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President John Dramani Mahama has announced that 300,000 Ghanaians will be trained this year under the government’s One Million Coders Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills nationwide. He made the disclosure on Friday, April 24, during the launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra, describing the initiative as a key pillar …

The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana has converged at Independence Square to stage a protest over the continued unemployment of qualified teachers from the 2022 batch. The demonstration, part of the association’s ongoing push for the restoration of the automatic posting policy, is expected to move from Independence Square to the Jubilee House before ending at the Ministry of Finance …

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured that engineers are working around the clock to restore power following a fire outbreak at a Ghana Grid Company Limited substation in Akosombo. The incident, triggered by an explosion on Thursday, April 23, 2026, caused significant damage to the facility, disrupting power transmission across parts of the country. …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for strong ethical standards and inclusive policies to guide Ghana’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that unchecked technological advancement could deepen inequality. Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, Bagbin stressed the need to align innovation with moral responsibility. “Advancing technologically is not enough—we …

A fire outbreak at a substation in Akosombo has damaged a major power transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts, according to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition. Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry, Richmond Rockson, revealed that the affected system accounts for nearly 70 percent of the transmission capacity linked to the Akosombo Dam. …

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a $270 million investment package to accelerate Ghana’s artificial intelligence ambitions, as the country moves to position itself as a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, the President outlined plans to develop critical infrastructure and support the rollout of …

Head coach of the Ghana national team, Carlos Queiroz, has brushed aside traditional labels about playing style, insisting that his football philosophy is centred on one thing—winning. The veteran tactician made the remarks during his official unveiling at the Alisa Hotel, as Ghana steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, now just weeks away. In a light-hearted yet …

New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his appointment as the greatest challenge of his managerial career following his official unveiling in Accra ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The vastly experienced tactician was introduced at the Alisa Hotel with just 49 days remaining before the global showpiece begins. Speaking at the event, Queiroz expressed both pride …

New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has made it clear he is not rebuilding Ghana’s national team from the ground up, but rather building on the solid foundation left by his predecessor, Otto Addo. Speaking at his official unveiling, Queiroz acknowledged Addo’s historic contribution to Ghanaian football and emphasized the need for continuity and improvement rather than drastic changes. …

The Government of Ghana, through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced the disbursement of grants to beneficiaries (2025 cohort ) under The Adwumawura Programme, an ambitious national initiative designed to support youth entrepreneurship, stimulate business growth, and drive job creation. Launched to empower young Ghanaians with the entrepreneurial skills and resources needed to build decent and sustainable …