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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
Ghana’s economy has recorded one of its strongest performances in recent years, according to the World Bank’s 10th Economic Update on Ghana, which highlights significant gains across trade, growth, and inflation management. The report notes that Ghana’s external position has strengthened substantially, driven by a robust trade surplus. Real GDP growth reached 6.0 percent in...
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, will today hold a press briefing to present a comprehensive account of Ghana’s evacuation of nationals from South Africa, following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks. The briefing, scheduled for Monday, September 7, is intended to provide full transparency to the people of Ghana on the...
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive reintegration support for nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks. Welcoming the final batch of forty-one (41) evacuees at the Accra International Airport on Friday, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, assured returnees that government assistance would extend beyond their...
The Government of Ghana has successfully concluded the evacuation of its nationals affected by recent xenophobic attacks in the Republic of South Africa, with the arrival of the final batch of forty-one (41) evacuees at the Accra International Airport on Friday. Welcoming the group, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, expressed profound gratitude...