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GES Bans Over 40 Invigilators Ahead of BECE Over Exam Malpractice

GES Bans Over 40 Invigilators Ahead of BECE Over Exam Malpractice

The Ghana Education Service has taken a firm step to protect the integrity of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), banning more than 40 invigilators over their involvement in malpractice during last year’s exams. For many students and parents, the decision signals a renewed effort to ensure

GTEC Suspends Institutional Registration Applications in Ghana

GTEC Suspends Institutional Registration Applications in Ghana

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced a temporary freeze on the processing of new applications for Institutional Registration. The directive, contained in a public notice dated Friday, April 17, 2026, is part of efforts to improve regulatory oversight and enhance quality assurance standards within the tertiary education system.

Ghana Needs 50,000 Teachers but Can Only Afford 7,000 — Iddrisu Speaks

Ghana Needs 50,000 Teachers but Can Only Afford 7,000 — Iddrisu Speaks

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has justified the government’s decision to recruit 7,000 teachers, despite growing criticism that the number is far below what the country’s education sector requires. Addressing the issue, he made it clear that the limitation is largely financial, explaining that although the demand for

Gov’t to Recruit 7,000 Teachers as Portal Opens This Month

Gov’t to Recruit 7,000 Teachers as Portal Opens This Month

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the Ministry of Education Ghana has secured approval from the Ministry of Finance Ghana to recruit at least 7,000 teachers from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts to address the country’s ongoing teacher shortage. In a new development, the

Ghana Needs 98,000 Teachers but Budget Limits Immediate Recruitment – Haruna Iddrisu

Ghana Needs 98,000 Teachers but Budget Limits Immediate Recruitment – Haruna Iddrisu

The government plans a phased recruitment of trained teachers after Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu revealed Ghana needs about 98,000 teachers but current compensation budgets cannot support immediate mass hiring.

Teachers Posted to Rural Areas to Receive 20% Salary Top-Up – Deputy Education Minister

Teachers Posted to Rural Areas to Receive 20% Salary Top-Up – Deputy Education Minister

Deputy Education Minister Clement Apaak has revealed a new incentive aimed at encouraging educators to serve in underserved regions. Teachers who accept postings to rural and deprived communities will benefit from a 20% top-up on their gross salary. This announcement was made during a courtesy visit from outstanding performers

Three SWESBUS Students Arrested Over Assault at Inter-Schools Athletics Competition in Agona Swedru

Three SWESBUS Students Arrested Over Assault at Inter-Schools Athletics Competition in Agona Swedru

The Ghana Police Service Central Regional Command has arrested three students of Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) in Agona Swedru following a violent incident during a district inter-schools athletics competition. The suspects — Joseph Amoh (20), Benedict Appiah (18), and Bilal Mamud (18) — are expected to be arraigned before court