Ghana’s Constitutional Conundrum: A call for reform
By Joseph Bagah, Senior Assistant Registrar, SD Dombo University of Integrated Development Studies, WA. Ghana’s constitutional framework has been a subject of concern, and a lot of brainstorming has gone on for many years. The practice where Members of Parliament (MPs) play dual roles or serve multiple positions as Ministers has raised questions about whether […]
School Authorities Deny Responsibility for Student Deaths, Claims Divine Kpe
By Kafui Dey Boarding schools, traditionally seen as safe havens for education and growth, are now under intense scrutiny due to recent student fatalities. The #GTVBreakfast show hosted by Thelma Tackie brought this critical issue into the spotlight, featuring interviews with Bright Appiah, Executive Director of Child Rights International, and Divine Kpe, Senior Programme Officer […]
11 Deaths in Schools Since 2021—Parents Must Act
By Kafui Dey Alarmingly, there have been 11 reported deaths in secondary schools from 2021 to the present, with nine attributed to medical negligence. This shocking statistic underscores the urgent need for heightened vigilance and action from parents regarding the safety of their children in boarding schools. Recent discussions on #GTVBreakfast, hosted by Thelma Tackie, […]
We don’t have required Clinical psychologists and Medical Doctors in Boarding Schools- Bright Appiah
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah, has attributed the recent cases of death in Ghana’s boarding schools to the lack of adequate Clinical Psychologists and Medical Doctors. In an interview on the GTV’s Breakfast Show on July 29, 2024, Mr. Appiah stated that between 2021 and present, there have […]
Restoration of public confidence in economy is key – Prof Ahiawodzi
By Angela Adu-Asomaning Professor of Economics and Finance and President of Knutsford University College, Anthony Kwame Ahiawodzi, says in spite of the modest improvement in the Ghanaian financial sector, it still grapples with inefficiencies that have consequences for the mobilisation of domestic resources for development. He challenged the financial sector to close the yawning gap […]
Ahmadi Muslims pledge oath of allegiance to climax 3-day convention in UK
By Murtala Issah It was an emotional moment at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Convention Centre at Hampshire in the United Kingdom as tens of thousands of guests attending the 58th Annual Convention renewed their faith and pledged their allegiance to Allah and the Leader and Spiritual Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor […]
Paris 2024: Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore fails drug test
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The International Testing Agency (ITA) has announced that Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore has been disqualified from the women’s tournament after failing a drug test. This brings an end to her competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a massive setback not just for her but also for her supporters and the Nigerian […]
MoMo transactions fall by 24m, value declines by GH₵10bn
Mobile Money (MoMo) indicators largely took a nose dive for June 2024, according to data from the Bank of Ghana. The total number of MoMo transactions dipped significantly, falling to 644 million compared to the 668 million recorded in May 2024. This translated into a fall in the total value of MoMo transactions from GHS […]
