Imagine running a hospital where you need 90 doctors, but can only afford to hire 7. That is, in stark numerical terms, the reality Ghana’s education sector is living right now — and the Minister for Education just said so, plainly, to Parliament. On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Haruna Iddrisu stood before lawmakers and delivered a figure that should have stopped the country mid-scroll: Ghana needs between 50,000 and 90,000 additional teachers. The government recruited 7,000. “My need for teachers is between 50,000 and 90,000, but I had clearance for 7,000, and that is what I am making do with,”…
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Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone may finally have a name, and if early leaks are accurate, it could be one of the most significant redesigns in iPhone history. Tentatively referred to as the iPhone 18 Ultra — and previously circulating under the codename iPhone Fold — this device is expected to mark Apple’s official entry into the foldable smartphone market when it’s announced sometime in 2026. Below is a complete breakdown of the unofficial preliminary specifications currently making the rounds, along with context on what each detail could mean for Apple fans. Release Timeline: Exp. Announcement 2026 Industry leaks point to…
Apple hasn’t announced the iPhone 18 Pro Max yet, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from working overtime. Between supply chain leaks, analyst notes, and case-maker schematics, a surprisingly detailed picture of Apple’s next large-screen flagship has already taken shape. Here’s a complete breakdown of every rumored spec, what it means in practice, and how it stacks up against what’s already on the market. Quick disclaimer before we dive in: every number below is a leak or rumor, not a confirmed Apple spec. Treat this as a tracker you can bookmark and revisit as the September 2026 launch window…
I spent the last week running an experiment: Fitbit Air on my right wrist, Apple Watch Series 11 on my left. The goal was simple — figure out whether Google’s screen-free $100 tracker actually holds up against a full-blown smartwatch, or whether the lower price comes with compromises that matter. The value proposition is hard to ignore on paper. A hundred dollars gets you a device that syncs cleanly into the new Google Health app with zero subscription required. Stack that against Whoop’s roughly $200 yearly fee, or Oura’s $350+ ring plus its $6/month add-on, and the Fitbit suddenly looks…
The Ministry of Education has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Innocentia Avinu, a Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), whose body was discovered at a beach near the institution after she had been reported missing for several days. In a statement signed by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister for Education, the Ministry confirmed it had received the news “with deep sadness” and extended its condolences to the bereaved family, friends and the wider UCC community. The statement, dated June 14, 2026, and issued under the heading “For Immediate Release,” indicated that the…
A nursing trainee is currently receiving treatment at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital after sustaining burn injuries during a fire that swept through part of the female students’ dormitory at the Government Secretarial School in Sekondi on Saturday morning. The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of the day, left behind a trail of destruction, destroying personal belongings, damaging school property, and leaving dozens of students temporarily without accommodation. The identity of the injured student has not been made public, but she was reported to be among twenty female trainees who occupied the two dormitory rooms that bore…
A quiet administrative directive from the Ghana Education Service has exploded into one of the most heated standoffs in the country’s education sector this year — and it all comes down to a stack of documents that teachers say the government already has. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has called an emergency meeting with the leadership of three of the country’s most powerful teacher unions, scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, at GES Headquarters in Accra. The move signals growing alarm within the Service as resistance to its nationwide staff data collection exercise continues to build, threatening to derail a…
In a bold move that marries environmental responsibility with community development, Bank of Africa Ghana has launched a nationwide initiative that brings together schools, students, and banking professionals around two shared goals: a greener Ghana and a financially literate next generation. The programme, which combines hands-on tree planting activities with structured financial education, signals the bank’s intention to play a far broader role in Ghanaian society than traditional banking alone. The initiative recently made one of its first public stops at Ford International School in Teshie Nungua, where a delegation from Bank of Africa engaged with students and teachers in…
Ghana’s Education Minister has unveiled a package of reforms that could significantly reshape the experience of basic school students across the country — starting with a fundamental change to how the Basic Education Certificate Examination is structured and delivered. Speaking at Aburi Girls Senior High School on June 10, Haruna Iddrisu announced that the BECE, long confined to a punishing Monday-to-Friday schedule, will be extended from five days to eight under a revised timetable currently being developed by the government. The announcement was accompanied by updates on school feeding improvements and a major infrastructure expansion awaiting World Bank approval —…
A district education official has stepped forward to offer the clearest account yet of a troubling incident at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region, in which a teacher and a female student became embroiled in a physical altercation that has since drawn widespread public concern. Eric Aboagye, Public Relations Officer of the Atwima Mponua District Education Directorate, addressed the matter on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem morning show, walking listeners through the sequence of events that he says ultimately led to the confrontation. His account paints a picture of an evening that spiralled out of control — beginning…