Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson believes his side will need to turn attention to the remaining group games following their disappointing start to the U-20 Women’s World Cup. Ghana suffered a 3-0 defeat to Ecuador in the opening game, conceding two goals in the first half before a third in the second half of the fixture. Sampson did not hide his frustration after the final whistle, admitting the early double blow completely disrupted his team’s game plan. “This was a little bit unexpected: the way we started the game, the way we conceded those two goals. They were a...
Over 300,000 candidates chose Category A schools despite 76,417 vacancies – Education Ministry
The Education Ministry has explained that the concentration of demand for Category A schools is a major factor behind challenges encountered during the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) exercise. Press Secretary to the Minister for Education, Hashmin Mohammed, said 313,283 candidates selected Category A schools as their first choice, despite only 76,417 vacancies being declared in that category. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, September 7, 2026, Mr Mohammed said the overall placement system had declared 859,828 vacancies across schools nationwide. He said the figure was significantly higher than the number of candidates who sat for the Basic...
SHS Placement: Problem Rooted in Demand, Not Shortage of Slots — Dr Apaak
Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak has clarified that the challenge some candidates face in obtaining automatic placement into senior high schools stems mainly from an imbalance between available vacancies and the schools candidates are most eager to attend. Addressing journalists at a briefing on Monday, September 7, Dr Apaak noted that this year’s placement statistics revealed that a substantial share of candidates had listed the sought-after Category A institutions as their top pick, notwithstanding the comparatively few openings at those schools. He disclosed that 313,283 applicants named Category A schools as their first preference, while 176,614 opted for Category...
Health Minister Announces Nationwide Rollout of Free Primary Healthcare
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has addressed the press on the nationwide rollout of the #FreePrimaryHealthcare initiative, now operational across 135 districts. The packages under the programme include screening services, maternal and child health care, basic curative services, and community‑based interventions such as home visits and outreach to schools, workplaces, markets, and communities. Hon. Akandoh described the initiative as a major step towards advancing President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of moving Ghana from “sick‑care” to comprehensive healthcare, with quality services brought closer to the people. To support the rollout, government has distributed 24,534 essential medical equipment, over...
One Million Coders Programme Records Over 141,000 Registrations
Government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme has registered 141,954 accounts, with 27,782 learners actively participating in training as of August 2, 2026. Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, disclosed that the initiative has also achieved 5,812 course completions as part of efforts to equip young Ghanaians with the competencies required in the digital economy. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House, Mr. George noted that cybersecurity remains the most sought‑after discipline, drawing 8,570 learners, followed by data analytics, artificial intelligence, and project management. “Our One Million Coders Programme has become a genuine national...
Ghana to Roll Out 5G Services by December — Sam George
Ghana is set to finalise the allocation of spectrum for 5G services and commence deployment by December 2026, Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced. The initiative forms part of government’s pledge to enhance the quality and reliability of telecommunications while widening access to faster mobile connectivity nationwide. Mr. George explained that the Ministry will also introduce measures aimed at improving network performance, including a road‑excavation coordination framework and an Emergency Telecommunications Framework. Under the new arrangements, operators will be required to meet upgraded network‑quality benchmarks. Addressing the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House in...
Don’t Admit Outside CSSPS – Minister Directs SHS Heads
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu has directed all heads of Senior High Schools, Senior High Technical Schools, and Technical and Vocational Institutes not to admit outside the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). In a directive communicated through the Directors-General of the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana TVET Service, the Education Minister strongly cautioned all heads of second-cycle institutions to desist from admitting students manually or outside the approved CSSPS process. Join Diaspora Networks “Any head of school found to have admitted students outside the CSSPS, upon confirmation through enrolment data validation, shall be sanctioned in accordance...
Ghana Water Ltd to Resume Spillage at Weija Dam
Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced that it will resume spillage at the Weija Dam beginning Wednesday, September 9, 2026, following a sharp rise in water levels caused by heavy rains upstream and persistent rainfall in the Densu River catchment. According to the company, the dam’s water level has reached 45.2 feet, edging close to the critical 46‑foot threshold. The precautionary measure, officials say, is necessary to safeguard the integrity of the dam and protect surrounding communities. Residents living downstream have been urged to evacuate immediately to avoid potential flooding. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), District Assembly, traditional authorities,...
WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results; Thousands Sanctioned for Irregularities
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, with over half a million students recorded nationwide. A total of 512,862 candidates — comprising 225,270 males and 287,592 females from 1,022 schools — sat for the examination, representing an 11.07 percent increase over the 2025 entry figure. WAEC noted that 5,049 candidates, representing 0.98 percent, were absent. Results have been uploaded online, and heads of schools have been provided with login details to access them. The Council cautioned candidates and stakeholders against fraudsters promising to upgrade...
Deputy Health Minister Visits Centre for Plant Medicine Research
The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu‑Danquah, has paid a working visit to the Centre for Plant Medicine Research (CPMR) to gain first‑hand insight into its operations and contribution to healthcare delivery in Ghana. Prof. Ayensu‑Danquah toured key units of the facility, including the Microbiology Laboratory, Haematology and Biochemistry rooms, Drugs Analysis Office, Pharmaceutics and Quality Control Laboratory, and the Production Unit. At each unit, she was briefed on ongoing research activities, particularly the analysis and testing of plant‑based medicines, quality control processes, and the production of herbal medicinal products. The Deputy Minister interacted with researchers and technical...