Accra: Professor William Baah Boateng, a renowned economist from the University of Ghana, has emphasized the importance of prioritizing knowledge and skill acquisition over mere certification. He underscored the need for practical training integrated with case studies, all while maintaining critical thinking as a core component of education. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Boateng […]
Day: April 29, 2025
Low School Attendance Among Teenagers in Mining Communities: CRI Report Highlights Alarming Trends
Accra: A study conducted by Child Rights International (CRI) has revealed that only 35 per cent of teenagers living in mining communities are enrolled in school. According to Ghana News Agency, the research examined the impact of illegal mining activities on children’s education, health, and safety, showing that merely 18 per cent of children aged […]
Two Convicted for Human Trafficking in Ghana
Accra: The Achimota Circuit Court has found two individuals guilty of trafficking two Nigerian women to Ghana and coercing them into prostitution. Jessica Daniel, alias Blessing, a 24-year-old hairdresser, and Kelvin Johnson, known as Alaska, a 30-year-old Bitcoin trader, were convicted on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and two counts of human trafficking. […]
Miss Akwaaba Season 4 Auditions Deadline Pushed to May 3
Accra: Ceejay Multimedia, organisers of the Miss Akwaaba pageant, has extended auditions for the 13-week cultural and tourism reality show to Saturday, May 3, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the auditions will run from Monday, April 28, to Saturday, May 3, from 1000 hours to 1700 hours daily at Ceejay Multimedia, Lapaz-Accra. The event […]
Regional Malaria Coalition Seeks Government Backing After Accra Talks
Accra: The Coalition of Parliamentarians to End Malaria in Africa (COPEMA) has concluded its two-day regional meeting in Accra, calling for formal government recognition across Africa. According to Ghana News Agency, comprising parliamentarians from 11 High Burden High Impact (HBHI) countries, COPEMA seeks to strengthen collaboration between policymakers and national malaria control programmes and equip […]