The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) is decrying the severe shortage of lecturers and tutors which is affecting academic quality and stretching existing faculty.

With a student population exceeding 30,000, the university is still improvising and managed by a limited number of tutors, who endure double duty of overseeing large classes.

University management is urging the Minister of Education, through the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), to grant urgent clearance for the recruitment of additional lecturers.

Insufficient lecturers at the Appiah-Menka University is compounded by the lack of infrastructure, affecting the student populace and lectures.

The Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Mathematics Education, Professor Yarhands Suantah highlighted these concerns.

He urged the Minister of Education to take decisive action and provide the necessary support for the university.

While appealing for extra recruitment to fill the staff-to-student gap, he appealed for the establishment of a modern ICT laboratory to enhance the learning experience.

These concerns were raised at the Apex Conclave Leadership Conference of the National Union of Ghana Students at the University.

The conference was on the theme “Empowering the Next Generation of Ghanaian Leaders; Unity, Responsibility and Action.”

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, advised the students to embrace leadership roles in all sectors.

President of the NUGS, Fusena Mohammed, emphasised that true leadership goes beyond holding a position.

She admonished aspiring leaders to fundamentally care, serve others, inspire change, and have the courage to take bold steps in any situation.

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) raised GH¢2.53 billion in its latest short-term debt issuance, following the results of its 56-day bill auction held on Monday, July 21, 2025.

The auction, identified as Tender 819, saw investor bids ranging between discount rates of 11.7820% and 24.0741% per annum.

However, the Bank allotted bids more selectively accepting only those within a significantly narrower range of 11.78% to 12.74%.

The weighted average discount rate for the accepted bids was 12.27%, translating to an equivalent interest rate of 12.51% per annum.

The issuance attracted strong demand despite the conservative bid allocation approach, reflecting what market analysts suggest is BoG’s ongoing monetary policy posture aimed at stabilising short-term yields while cautiously managing liquidity.

The total amount raised from the auction; GH¢2.53 billion signals, continued reliance on open market operations as a tool to mop up excess liquidity and guide inflation expectations.

This issuance comes amid heightened investor interest in short-term sovereign instruments as uncertainty around medium to long-term fiscal consolidation persists.

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L-R Nii Tackie Adama Latse II, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II

The Supreme Court of Ghana has quashed an order to reinstate Nii Tackie Adama Latse II as the Ga Mantse, thus reaffirming King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II as the undisputed Ga Mantse.

This judgement marks the end of a 4-year legal battle involving the two parties who have been contending for the Ga stool.

The court’s ruling quashed an earlier directive by the Court of Appeal, which had ordered the National House of Chiefs to reinstate Nii Adama Latse’s name in the register of chiefs, effectively challenging King Teiko Tsuru’s legitimacy.

Background

In April 2021, Nii Tackie Adama Latse II claimed that his name had been removed from the register of the National House of Chiefs.

According to him, this removal was done without a formal destoolment process, prompting Nii Adama Latse to seek redress in court.

In June 2025, the Court of Appeal upheld a High Court decision instructing the National House of Chiefs to restore his name within 14 days. The ruling was interpreted by many as a validation of Nii Adama Latse’s claim to the Ga Mantse title.

However, King Teiko Tsuru II challenged the decision at the Supreme Court, arguing that the lower courts had acted without jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters, which are traditionally adjudicated by Judicial Committees within the chieftaincy system.

His lawyers contended that he was neither notified nor allowed to be heard, a violation of the principles of natural justice.

They also pointed out that the High Court had overreached by interfering with a matter reserved for the National House of Chiefs, thereby breaching constitutional boundaries.

Aftermath

According to a report by GhOne on its social media channels, the Supreme Court, in its ruling on July 23, 2025, agreed with King Teiko Tsuru’s position and ruled that the June 12 Court of Appeal judgement was unlawful.

By quashing the order to reinstate Nii Adama Latse II, the court upheld the authority of the National House of Chiefs and reaffirmed King Teiko Tsuru II’s standing as the legitimate Ga Mantse.

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Rashford’s departure from Old Trafford has been a relatively long time coming.

Manager Ruben Amorim dropped him for the Manchester derby on 15 December last year – and he has not played for United since.

Amorim later criticised Rashford for a perceived lack of effort, suggesting that he would rather give a place on the bench to his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach than someone who “doesn’t give the maximum every day”.

He joined Aston Villa on loan in January, making 17 appearances and earning an England recall, but returned to Old Trafford last month with his long-term future still uncertain.

However, that uncertainty has been more about where he would go rather than whether he would stay, with Rashford one of five players who told the club they wanted to leave – and who were subsequently told to train separately from the rest of the squad.

But Rashford’s problems at Old Trafford pre-dated Amorim.

After signing a new five-year deal at the club in 2023 – following a stellar 30-goal season the campaign before – Rashford’s form dropped dramatically.

He managed just eight goals in 43 appearances in 2023/24 and was disciplined three times in 13 months by manager Erik ten Hag.

Rashford was dropped for an away trip to Wolves after turning up late for a team meeting, while he then apologised to the Dutchman for attending a pre-arranged birthday party hours after a 3-0 home defeat by Manchester City.

The forward was then dropped for an FA Cup tie against Newport after reporting ill for training after being pictured partying in nightclubs in Belfast.

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play videoActing Managing Director of TOR, Edmond Kombat (L) and Managing Director of BOST, Afetsi Awonoor

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technical and commercial collaboration.

The agreement, signed on Wednesday, July 22, 2025, in Tema, marks a strategic partnership aimed at revitalising Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, TOR’s Acting Managing Director, Edmond Kombat, said the collaboration is key to restarting refinery operations and ensuring long-term sustainability.

“We believe it is time for us to come together and work together to strengthen Ghana’s downstream sector,” he stated.

Kombat noted that BOST’s strong distribution network and trading expertise would be leveraged to support TOR’s recovery, while TOR would offer technical support in return.

He also confirmed that the MoU includes the resolution of longstanding debt reconciliation obligations between the two institutions.

“Our teams have reviewed the outstanding issues, and we’re starting on a clean slate. This MoU sets the foundation for us to move forward,” Kombat added.

Managing Director of BOST, Afetsi Awonoor, echoed the sentiment, describing TOR and BOST as “two sides of the same coin.”

He emphasised the importance of synergy in operations and mutual reliance on each other’s strengths.

“Just like TOR wants to lean on BOST’s trading expertise, we want to lean on their engineering know-how. If we work together, we complement each other,” Awonoor stated.

The MoU outlines collaboration in areas such as pipeline infrastructure, tank maintenance, fuel logistics, and refined product transportation.

The agreement is seen as a critical step in supporting Ghana’s energy infrastructure and aligns with the John Mahama government’s strategy to reduce reliance on fuel imports and strengthen local refining capacity.

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Despite an encouraging voter turnout in Ghana, political engagement among the country’s youth is declining, according to the latest Afrobarometer report.

The report, based on nationally representative surveys conducted across 39 African countries, reveals that about eight in ten Ghanaians reported voting in the last national election.

However, youth participation lags significantly behind, especially in activities like attending community meetings and affiliating with political parties.

“In Ghana, youth are less engaged than their elders across most forms of participation,” the report states, highlighting that the widest gap was seen in voting – a core measure of democratic involvement.

The survey findings indicate that only about half of Ghana’s adult population now claims affiliation with a political party, signalling a sharp drop over the last decade. Meanwhile, younger citizens, aged 18–35, are particularly disconnected, participating less in civic and political life compared to older age groups.

Experts believe this trend could pose a long-term threat to democratic consolidation if not addressed. “This disengagement among the youth is worrying,” said Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny, Director of Communications at Afrobarometer. “It reflects a growing disillusionment with formal political structures, and it’s something policy makers must take seriously.”

While Ghana performs relatively well in terms of electoral turnout, the lack of youth involvement in other civic activities – such as community meetings and issue-based organising – underscores a potential deficit in sustained citizen engagement.

The report urges stakeholders to foster more inclusive platforms that allow young people to participate meaningfully in democratic processes beyond election days.

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Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and Registrar of the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, issued a powerful call to modernize Ghana’s education system, warning that outdated methods cannot produce globally competitive graduates.

Speaking at the 7th Quadrennial (54th) GNAT Regional Delegates’ Conference held at Kibi College of Education, Dr. Agyemang emphasised that Ghana must rethink education not just as preparation for the job market, but as a foundation for global participation and leadership.

“If an 18-year-old in Ho is to stand shoulder to shoulder with her peer in Helsinki, our classrooms must evolve,” he urged.

The Digital Era Demands a New Learning Model

Highlighting the rise of artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, Dr. Agyemang noted these technologies are transforming industries once believed to rely solely on human intelligence. From agriculture to banking, no sector is immune to the digital shift. In this context, digital literacy must go beyond familiarity with devices—it must include coding and the capacity to think computationally.

“Counting is no longer enough. Our students must code. We must prepare young minds not only to find jobs but to remain relevant in an interconnected world,” he stressed.

Reimagining the African Graduate

Dr. Agyemang outlined the profile of the African graduate the continent must now produce—individuals who are: Digitally skilled and creators of technology, Driven by innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, Deeply rooted in their culture but comfortable in global environments, guided by ethical principles and strong emotional intelligence.

“The African of this age should be able to develop software in Python and, with the same ease, recall ancestral wisdom. This dual capacity is not contradiction—it’s completeness,” he explained.
Envisioning a Modern Classroom

He painted a vivid picture of what education could look like in Ghana’s future: rural schools equipped with digital simulations, real-time learning analytics, and artificial intelligence systems that help identify and address individual learning challenges.

Teachers, he said, must no longer work in isolation but should become part of a wider African network of professional collaboration.

“In the new era, a teacher in Ghana will collaborate with peers across the continent—from Rwanda to Egypt—sharing strategies and transforming learning together,” he declared.

A National Imperative for Realignment

While acknowledging strides such as the Free SHS policy and revitalized TVET programs, Dr. Agyemang cautioned that statistics alone do not reflect real progress. The fundamental disconnect, he argued, lies between what students are taught and what is required in today’s world.

“There is a misalignment—between our educational priorities and global realities, between what we fund and what we truly need,” he said.

He ended by quoting Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, reinforcing the idea that education is not merely about acquiring basic skills but about expanding freedoms, choices, and opportunities.

Teachers at the Heart of National Transformation

To the teachers present, Dr. Agyemang offered a stirring reminder: “Your role is far beyond preparing students to pass exams. You are sculpting the minds that will lead Africa’s future.”

His remarks, both visionary and urgent, received resounding applause. Delegates rose to their feet, inspired by the message that Ghana’s future lies not in catching up, but in boldly designing a new path forward—one where the African child thrives, the African teacher leads, and the continent competes on equal footing with the world.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the mid-year budget on July 24, 2025

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is expected to present the Mid-Year Budget Review to parliament on Thursday July, 24,2025, to provide updates on government expenditure and policies announced in the 2025 Budget.

Key among the policies outlined in the 2025 budget was the government’s drive to tame inflation and ensure exchange rate stability in line with its reset agenda.

Here are some policies the government announced when it presented the budget on March 11, 2025:

i Overall Real GDP growth of at least 4.0 percent;

ii Non-Oil Real GDP growth of at least 4.8 percent;

iii End-Period inflation rate of 11.9 percent;

iv Primary Balance on Commitment basis at a surplus of 1.5 percent of GDP; and

v Gross International Reserves (including oil funds and encumbered/pledged assets) to cover not less than 3 months of imports.

The minister also noted that the government will implement a number of measures to complement the Bank of Ghana’s monetary and exchange rate policies to stabilise inflation and the exchange rate.

The measures to stabilise the exchange rate include the following:

i. the establishment of the GoldBod to enhance the generation and accumulation forex to support the stability of the cedi;

ii. the BoG will continue to implement its FX forward auctions to support the stability of the Cedi;

iii. government’s strong fiscal consolidation through the reduction in public sector spending and the fiscal deficit will reduce pressures on the exchange rate; and

iv. our import substitution drive under the 24-Hour economy involving the domestic production of key products originally imported will reduce imports and related FX requirement, boding well for FX stability.

So far, the government has achieved the following, according to the Bank of Ghana:

The Ghanaian Cedi has appreciated by over 42% year-to-date as of June 2025, reversing nearly all the losses incurred in 2022 and 2023.

• Gross international reserves now stand at US$11.1 billion, providing 4.8 months of import cover, up from US$8.98 billion at the end of last year.

• Ghana recorded a trade surplus of US$4.14 billion in the first four months of 2025, with exports growing by over 60%, mainly from gold, cocoa, and oil.

• The current account surplus improved significantly to US$2.12 billion in Q1 2025, compared to just US$66 million a year earlier.

• Remittance inflows remain resilient, and Ghana’s IMF-supported programme has

passed successive reviews, leading to a sovereign credit rating upgrade by S&P from Selective Default to CCC+.

The Mid-Year Budget is therefore expected to address the country’s economic performance, debt restructuring and debt payments, and arrears owed to contractors.

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Nana Tabono Bonsu (middle) with some prison officers and CNC officials

The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the Centre for National Culture (CNC) has begun the 2025 Otumfuo Osei Tutu II annual Arts and Craft Exhibition in Kumasi, under the theme, “Marketplace of Creativity: Promoting Arts and Crafts for Economic Development.”

The two-month event brings together a vibrant mix of artisans from across Ghana, showcasing a wide array of creative works. Art and craft products on display include framed paintings, wooden sculptures, beaded jewelry, leather bags, African print garments, batik, tie-and-dye fabrics, Kente cloths, necklaces, anklets, and more. Stalls were made available to exhibitors at affordable rates.

An outstanding feature of this year’s exhibition is the participation of inmates and officers from the Kumasi Central Prison, who are displaying their handmade craftwork.

Their involvement formed part of an initiative to support prisoner rehabilitation through skill development.

In his welcome address at the opening, Acting Director of the Ashanti Regional CNC, Peter K. Marfo, explained that the annual event is designed to provide a platform for artisans to display their talents while promoting Ghanaian culture and boosting economic opportunities through the creative arts.

Mr. Marfo also encouraged artisans to collaborate with the Ghana Prisons Service in training inmates, noting that such partnerships could equip ex-convicts with employable skills and reduce recidivism, especially among those previously involved in theft and armed robbery.

Ashanti Regional Commander of the Ghana Prisons Service, Deputy Director of Prisons James B. Mwinyelle, expressed appreciation to CNC for providing free exhibition space for prison participants.

He emphasised that prisons are an integral part of society and called on the public to engage with inmates to support their reintegration after release.

He noted, “By visiting and encouraging inmates, we create the foundation for smoother reintegration into society, ultimately reducing the chances of reoffending.”

Nana Tabono Bonsu III, Chief of the Akyease Traditional Area, and Otumfuo Obrempong commended the CNC for empowering artisans through such platforms.

The event had cultural performances by Amammereso Agofomma and the Prisons Gyama Group, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Ashanti Region.

The 2025 Arts and Crafts Exhibition is open to the public at the CNC premises in Kumasi and is expected to run for the next two months.

By David Afum, Kumasi

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