Acting Commissioner of the Rent Control Department, Frederick Opoku, is calling for more resources for the department, questioning why the EPA has been given more vehicles while Rent Control reportedly has only two vehicles to operate with. He says adequate resources are needed for the department to effectively carry out its mandate
Bryan Acheampong claims Yaw Ampofo Ankrah texted him to halt construction of the Nkawkaw Stadium project after work had already begun. What prompted the directive, and what does it mean for the project? Hear Bryan Acheampong explain his side of the story.
Leader and Founder of the United Party (UP+), Alan Kyerematen, has alleged that “mafia tactics” were used against him during the 2024 elections. He has blamed Ghana’s challenges on the two dominant political parties, the NPP and NDC. He says he is determined to break what he describes as the political duopoly and believes God will give him the strength to achieve his vision.
Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku raises concerns over government’s reliance on Treasury bills, claiming the NDC government has borrowed GH¢160 billion through the instrument in 2026 alone.
Abena Pokua says Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the NDC owe pastors and Ghanaians an apology over what she describes as misleading claims about the National Cathedral project. What do you make of her call for an apology?
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo Adjei Ayeh, is demanding clarity on the figures surrounding Ghana’s evacuation from South Africa and reparations owed
Ghana’s frequent curriculum and textbook changes are making it harder for families to reuse books from one child to another. This episode explores the financial burden on parents, what happens to old textbooks, and whether greater curriculum stability could make education more affordable. Should textbooks really have an expiry date?
Former NAGRAT President Angel Carbonu is calling for a more inclusive approach to the recent SHS placement challenge, arguing that the 55,000 students who were unable to secure placement should be given remedial opportunities to improve their performance while continuing their education. He also questions the standards guiding Ghana’s education system
Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says the school placement system under the NPP was fully computerized, with no manual process involved. His comments come as the current placement process introduces a different approach for some BECE candidates, including self-placement for those who failed either English or Mathematics. What has changed in the placement system, and which approach best serves students and parents?
Before we decide that 55,000 students are not ready for SHS, shouldn’t we first ask whether every child has had the same quality of education and learning opportunities across Ghana? With thousands of BECE candidates left out of SHS placement after failing either English Language or Mathematics, concerns are growing over whether the decision takes into account the different educational realities across the country.
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