Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged colleges of education across the country to strengthen partnerships with universities in order to roll out undergraduate degree programmes.

According to gbcghanaonline.com report on August 24, 2025, he explained that such collaborations would make higher education more accessible to teacher trainees while addressing challenges of distance and limited facilities.

“We must create opportunities that bring education closer to our future teachers, rather than burdening them with barriers,” the report stated.

The minister made the call during the inauguration of new governing councils for ten colleges of education.

The institutions include Dambai, Akatsi, St Francis, Fosu, Our Lady of Apostles, Holy Child, Kibi, Presbyterian Women’s, SDA, and St Louis Colleges of Education.

See breakdown as WAEC releases 2025 BECE results

According to him, closer collaboration with universities will not only improve the quality of teacher training but also enrich professional preparation.

“By aligning our colleges more closely with established universities, we will enhance the standards of teacher education and equip our trainees with modern skills,” the report indicated.

He also noted that such partnerships would give teacher trainees more flexible options to pursue their studies.

“A teacher trainee in Fosu, for example, should not be disadvantaged simply because of geography or infrastructure. Through partnerships, we can provide flexible academic pathways for all,” it said.

Haruna Iddrisu challenged the new governing councils to take leadership in this transformation.

“Your role goes beyond administration. You are to be vision bearers who can steer these colleges into stronger institutions that produce the kind of teachers Ghana needs,” the report said.

The minister further assured the institutions of government’s support in strengthening facilities and policy frameworks that would make the partnerships a reality.

“Government is ready to back these initiatives because we know that the future of our education system rests on the shoulders of well-prepared teachers,” it stressed.

2025 BECE: Here is how to check your results

MRA/EB

Meanwhile, watch the trailer to GhanaWeb’s upcoming documentary titled, ‘Sex for Fish’ below:

Shatta Wale undergoing a spiritual cleansing ritual

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has undergone a spiritual cleansing ritual at the Teshie Next Door Beach, days after he was granted bail by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

According to a report by citinewsroom.com on August 24, 2025, the ritual, led by Teshie Gbuglah Mantse, Original Nii Martey Laryea I, is believed to be a traditional act to rid the musician of any negative energy or spiritual burden following his recent legal issues.

Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, was invited for interrogation in connection with a luxury Lamborghini Urus that is linked to a $4 million fraud case under investigation by US authorities.

Shatta Wale released after EOCO detention

He was granted bail on Thursday, August 21, with his initial GHS 10 million bail reduced to GHS 5 million with two sureties.

As part of his bail conditions, the artiste is required to report to EOCO three times a week.

The Lamborghini Controversy

The vehicle at the center of the investigation was traced to Shatta Wale by EOCO after being flagged by the FBI and the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

The car was originally associated with Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian currently serving a prison sentence in the US for his role in the large-scale fraud operation.

Shatta Wale has claimed he bought the Lamborghini “off the street” from someone named “ZAK.”

Key takeaways from EOCO’s statement on Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini case

However, he has not provided any formal documentation of ownership other than a customs declaration linked to Amuah.

Investigators are working to determine whether the musician knowingly purchased the proceeds of crime or was an unwitting party to the transaction.

Neither Shatta Wale nor his team has commented on the spiritual cleansing ritual.

EOCO’s investigations into the matter are ongoing.

VPO/EB

Meanwhile, watch the trailer to GhanaWeb’s upcoming documentary titled, ‘Sex for Fish’ below:

Ghana Stock Exchange officials emphasized the critical role of media partnerships in strengthening capital markets during a specialized training program for financial journalists yesterday.

The session, conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists[IFEJ], focused on helping reporters better interpret and communicate corporate announcements to the investing public. Exchange leadership highlighted how proper financial reporting builds investor confidence and market participation.

Deputy Managing Director Frank Berle’s remarks, delivered by Head of Trading and Surveillance Harriet Bus-Moses, praised media houses for their coverage of recent dividend payments and corporate paper redemptions. These stories have driven market interest and boosted confidence among retail and institutional investors.

The training program aimed to equip journalists with tools for transforming technical corporate disclosures into accessible narratives that serve both investors and the broader public. Exchange officials argued that well-told financial stories help demystify complex business information and guide investment decisions.

Market performance data shared during the session showed strong gains across key indicators. The GSE Composite Index has advanced 50.08% year-to-date through August 21, while the Financial Stock Index posted a 43.30% increase over the same period.

Fixed income markets have also demonstrated robust activity, with trading volumes reaching 143.21 billion Ghana cedis by August 20. This represents a 51.33% increase compared to the corresponding period last year, indicating sustained investor appetite for debt instruments.

The Exchange operates six distinct markets designed to serve diverse capital-raising needs. These include the Main Market, Ghana Alternative Market, Fixed Income Market, Green and Sustainable Bonds Market, Commercial Paper Market, and Over-the-Counter Market.

Officials stressed that transparent communication remains fundamental to healthy capital market development. They positioned financial journalists as essential partners in the nation-building process through their role in educating the public about investment opportunities and market dynamics.

The collaboration between the Stock Exchange and media organizations spans over three decades, with journalists helping to increase visibility for listed companies and market activities. This partnership has proven particularly valuable in promoting financial literacy among Ghanaian investors.

Exchange leadership expressed commitment to continuing these educational initiatives as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s capital markets infrastructure and expand participation among domestic investors.

Pan-African energy developer AXIAN Energy has launched construction of four solar power plants across Benin in partnership with local investor SIKA Capital, marking the company’s entry into the West African nation’s renewable energy market.

The €45 million initiative will establish solar facilities in Bohicon, Parakou, Djougou, and Natitingou with a combined capacity of 50 megawatts. The plants are designed to supply clean electricity to approximately 50,000 households while advancing Benin’s goal of achieving 30% renewable energy in its national mix by 2030.

Development finance institutions will provide €35 million in project financing, reflecting confidence in both the technical viability and expected socioeconomic impact of the solar infrastructure. The remaining investment comes from the project partners and other private sources.

AXIAN Energy CEO Benjamin Memmi described the project as a decisive milestone for expanding renewable energy access across the region. He emphasized the collaboration with Beninese authorities and SIKA Capital in delivering infrastructure that will create a more resilient energy foundation for the country.

SIKA Capital Chairman Tchegnon Amoussou highlighted five years of preparation working closely with government officials and local communities in the four target cities. He characterized the project as Benin’s first independent renewable energy producer and evidence of the country’s attractiveness for infrastructure investment.

The solar plants will integrate with Benin’s national electricity grid through partnerships with state-owned SBPE and SBEE, the country’s primary electricity generation and distribution companies. Both the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines and the Ministry of Economy and Finance are actively supporting the initiative.

AXIAN Energy operates renewable energy projects across nine African countries with a current portfolio of 183 megawatts and development pipeline exceeding 800 megawatts. The company targets over one gigawatt of installed renewable capacity by 2030 as part of its pan-African expansion strategy.

For SIKA Capital, the Benin solar project represents a significant step in its regional development ambitions. The Cotonou-based company focuses on renewable and transitional energy investments across West Africa, drawing on shareholder expertise from previous projects totaling more than 200 megawatts.

The four solar installations will be strategically distributed across different regions of Benin, ensuring broad geographic coverage and grid stability benefits. Construction timelines and commercial operation dates were not specified in the announcement.

Benin’s renewable energy transition has gained momentum in recent years as the government seeks to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports and improve energy security. The country’s 2030 renewable energy target aligns with broader West African regional goals for sustainable power generation.

The project announcement comes as African nations increasingly attract international investment in solar and wind projects, driven by abundant natural resources and growing electricity demand from expanding urban populations.

Featured

Mohammed Fugu

Aug – 24 – 2025 , 13:03

2 minutes read

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that first-year Senior High School (SHS) students across the country are to report to school on Saturday, October 18.

The directive, which applies to both single-track and transitional schools, was contained in a circular to all Regional Directors of Education as part of the release of the 2025/2026 academic calendar.

According to the circular, the calendar outlines key term dates, holidays, and footnotes to guide schools on special arrangements for the smooth running of the academic year.

Regional Directors have been tasked to share the calendar with heads of second cycle institutions and ensure strict compliance. They have also been asked to provide the necessary monitoring and support to guarantee consistency across schools.

“The Service counts on your usual cooperation to ensure effective teaching and learning in our institutions for the 2025/2026 academic year,” the statement said.

DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.

DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.

Prof Evans Akwasi Gyasi is the Director of the Trade Growth Network

Associate Professor in International Trade and Director of the Trade Growth Network, Prof Evans Akwasi Gyasi, has raised concerns over the Ghana Police Service’s decision to deploy 5,000 officers for the upcoming Akwatia by-election.

Prof Gyasi described the figure as excessive, insisting that elections should be free, fair, and devoid of violence.

“I like the fact that the Ghana Police Service has given us the firm assurance that in the unlikely event that any destruction happens, they are well prepared. But why should we deploy 5,000 people? Are we in a war front?” he asked in an interview reported by adomonline.com on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

He drew comparisons with elections in the United Kingdom, where he resides, noting that voting is conducted without heavy security presence.

We have got our eyes on Akwatia, nobody should think of causing trouble’ – IGP warns

“In the UK, when we are voting, nobody campaigns, nobody raises billboards. You just go, cast your vote and leave we don’t care who sees you,” he indicated.

The academic questioned why a parliamentary election should generate threats of violence, stressing that elections are simply an avenue for citizens to choose their leaders.

“Why should we kill ourselves because of one seat in parliament? Ghana is neither for the NDC nor NPP; it is for Ghanaians. Until we come to that understanding, we will continue to live in fear during elections,” he said.

Akwatia By-Election: EC to start printing ballot papers on August 20

Prof Gyasi urged political actors and citizens to embrace peace and unity as the by-election approaches.

MRA/EB

Meanwhile, watch the trailer to GhanaWeb’s upcoming documentary on teenage girls and how fish is stealing their futures below:

A prominent Ghanaian lawyer has called for simplicity and clarity in public discourse as fundamental requirements for strengthening the nation’s democratic institutions.

Samson Lardy Anyenini, speaking to communication students at the University of Education, Winneba, argued that how leaders and citizens exchange information directly impacts trust and accountability in governance. The legal practitioner addressed participants during CoMSSAFest 2025, an annual gathering organized by the institution’s Communication and Media Studies Students Association.

The lawyer acknowledged his audience’s expertise while underlining that communication extends beyond academic study to serve as a cornerstone of democratic practice. He characterized the relationship between effective messaging and democracy as particularly relevant to Ghana’s current political landscape.

According to Anyenini, successful communication requires more than just transmitting information. The message must reach its intended audience with sufficient clarity to ensure genuine understanding. This principle, he suggested, applies whether the exchange occurs between government officials and citizens or within civil society organizations.

The legal expert’s remarks come as Ghana continues to navigate its democratic evolution following recent electoral transitions. His emphasis on straightforward dialogue reflects growing concerns about how complex political messaging can create barriers between institutions and the public they serve.

Trust in democratic processes, Anyenini argued, depends heavily on transparent and accessible information flow. When citizens clearly understand policy decisions and their implications, they become better equipped to participate meaningfully in governance.

The seminar formed part of a weeklong program hosted by the School of Communication and Media Studies. The theme chosen for this year’s event highlights increasing recognition that democracy requires not just formal structures but also effective channels for public engagement.

Students attending the session represented the next generation of media professionals who will shape how Ghanaians receive and interpret political information. Their role in translating complex governance issues into accessible content could prove crucial for democratic participation.

Anyenini’s presentation touched on practical aspects of message delivery, emphasizing that sophistication in communication should never come at the expense of comprehension. This balance becomes particularly important when dealing with legal and policy matters that affect ordinary citizens.

The conversation at UEW reflects broader discussions within Ghana about improving civic engagement. As the country’s democratic institutions mature, questions about how to bridge gaps between technical governance language and public understanding gain urgency.

Media practitioners and legal professionals increasingly recognize their shared responsibility in making democratic processes accessible. The collaboration between these fields could determine how effectively Ghana’s democracy serves its citizens in coming years.

The weeklong CoMSSAFest activities continue to explore various dimensions of communication’s role in society, with particular focus on its intersection with governance and public service.

Featured

Mohammed Ali

Business News

Aug – 24 – 2025 , 12:34

Business is brisk at Tudu

Kinbu Senior High School, nestled in the heart of Tudu, Accra, is surrounded by the vibrant pulse of commerce.

From dusk to dawn, traders and market women flood the area, calling out to customers and engaging in brisk business. But for the school’s headmistress, Sylvia M. Letcher-Teye, this daily hustle has become more than just background noise. It is now a growing crisis.

In a desperate bid to secure space for trade, many market women and men have turned the school’s entrance into an unofficial ‘shopping centre’.

The noise emanating from this market square has become unbearable for students, and it is gradually affecting their academic performance.

The reason is simple! They are unable to concentrate in class.

Unfortunately, this is not the only challenge faced by both students and school management.

Ghana has experts but lacks the will to fight cybercrime – Expert

According to the headmistress, the battle is no longer just about books and discipline, but about reclaiming the school’s physical space and dignity.

During a recent visit by Korle Klottey MP, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the headmistress disclosed that the market traders have turned the school compound into a dumpsite.

She recounted how the school had to pay GH¢800 to clear a heap of rubbish from the compound. This amount, she said, was an unbudgeted expense.

The headmistress further accused the market women of urinating in and around the school premises, a situation she strongly condemned.

“We suggested to the community members that, at the very least, they should leave the frontage of the school for us, so we can have some sanity around here. They are contributing to our problems,” she told the Korle Klottey MP.

“When they collect their fees, they dump their rubbish into our compound. Every Monday, I call the unit committee member, Fataw, to come and inspect what is happening. There was a time we had to call someone to come and collect the refuse, and we spent over GH¢800 doing so,” the headmistress added.

In response, the Korle Klottey MP urged the headmistress to submit a formal petition detailing the problems faced by the school for swift action to be taken.

“If you don’t mind petitioning me as your Member of Parliament, please do so. There’s a huge security dimension to this, and it goes beyond your personal safety. There’s a lot happening. Please do this as soon as you can,” Dr. Zanetor stated.

SA/EB

Watch the video below:

@the1957news [Recorded Earlier- 6th August, 2025] : Headmistress of Kinbu Senior High Schools calls for the eviction of Market Women from the frontage of the school citing cases of refuse dumping into the school, noise making and other concerns. She made this plea to the MP for Korle Klottey during her visit to the school after the unfortunate stäbbǐñğ of a student a week earlier. #the1957news ♬ original sound – The1957News

Meanwhile, watch the trailer to GhanaWeb’s upcoming documentary on teenage girls and how fish is stealing their futures below:

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned what he described as tribal and religious propaganda being deployed by some of his opponents in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership contest.

Addressing the NPP New York 33rd Anniversary celebration on Sunday, August 24, Dr Bawumia warned that such divisive tactics were dangerous and risked branding the party as exclusionary.

He dismissed claims by some aspirants that the NPP lost the 2024 elections because of his northern and Muslim background, describing such suggestions as both false and desperate.

“The people playing the religion and tribal card clearly do not have a message. That propaganda is not only false but also dangerous for the NPP,” he told the gathering.

To buttress his point, Dr Bawumia cited the Professor Mike Oquaye report, which investigated the party’s 2024 defeat.

The study, he explained, showed that religion and tribe were not factors in voter behaviour.

Instead, nearly 80% of respondents attributed their voting decisions to disappointment with the government.

He added that his own presidential votes in 2024 surpassed those of several Christian parliamentary candidates in the party’s strongholds, disproving the claims of bias.

Dr Bawumia also rejected suggestions that the long-standing Mamprusi-Kusasi conflict in Bawku played a decisive role in the NPP’s defeat.

He presented election data dating back to 1965 showing that the NPP tradition has historically struggled to win seats in the Bawku zone, regardless of its presidential candidate.

“The Bawku conflict was not a factor in the outcome of the 2024 election. The data is clear,” he asserted.

He urged his competitors within the NPP to focus on policies, ideas and proven leadership records rather than attempting to sow disunity.

“If you want to contest me, come with a vision, come with your ideas, come with your track record, come with your integrity and let us decide,” he said.

“Your message cannot be that I am a Muslim, a northerner or a Mamprusi man. That is not the politics of the NPP.”

DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.

DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.