Relying on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to finance the proposed ‘no academic fees for level 100 students’ at the universities can create problems because the GETFund is currently facing challenges, a political science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has said. He stated that the GETFund has been leveraged for loans by …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has saved over GH¢94 million worth of properties from being ravaged by fire between January and July this year. They are made of residential buildings, industrial properties and other public facilities. This highlights the GNFS’ improved fire management strategies and the growing efficiency in preventing extensive damage despite its numerous operational challenges. The cost of damage …

Presidential Candidate of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has touted the party’s flagship campaign promise as a means to address the prevailing rate of youth unemployment in the country. In an address during the party’s launch of its National Youth Manifesto, the former president explained that the policy would serve as a bedrock for economic growth if …