Black Sherif Featured in 2024 BECE Creative Arts and Design Question

Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif unexpectedly appeared in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). These surprising students encountered him in a Creative Arts and Design question.   In section B, Question 5(c) of the examination asked candidates to provide a short note about Black Sherif alongside composers Ephraim Amu and Agya Koo Nimo. The…

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Married US School Counselor Arrested for sexually abusing 13-year-old student, including giving him “lap dances” 

Luisa Melchionne Source: Africa Publicity A 47-year-old married school counselor, Luisa Melchionne, has been arrested in Connecticut, USA, for sexually abusing 13-year-old 7th grade student, including giving him “lap dances” during counseling sessions in her office. The alleged sex offender who worked at Nathan Hale Middle School, was reportedly arrested on July 11, 2024. Local…

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Givit Ghana Launches “Back to School Donation” Initiative to Support Underprivileged Students.

In Ghana, many students face the challenge of attending school at the beginning of the academic year without basic supplies due to financial constraints.   To address this issue, Givit Ghana has launched its inaugural “Back to School Donation” initiative. This program is part of Givit Ghana’s broader mission, which focuses on resource redistribution, education…

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Four teachers picked up for assisting students at Bekwai – WAEC

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has revealed that four teachers have been caught engaging in examination malpractices at Bekwai in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.  The Basic Education Certificate Examination which began on Monday, July 8, in various centres across the country has been smooth and peaceful amid several warnings from stakeholders to candidates…

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Teacher Jailed 21 years for mercilessly beating a nine-year-old pupil to death at Landmark International School

The victim, Henry Okonkwo, on admission Source: Africa Publicity A teacher who beat a nine-year-old pupil to death at Landmark International School has been jailed for 21 years. The teacher, Faith Nwoye, was jailed in Anambra State, Nigeria, to serve as a deterrence to others. She was convicted by a special court handling women and…

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2024 BECE Will Begin On July 8 across Ghana and End On July 15 – Says WAEC

  The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed its readiness to administer the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This is despite the Ghanaian government’s outstanding debts to WAEC.  The BECE for 2024 is scheduled from Monday, July 8 to July 15, and will be conducted across all examination centres in the country. Despite…

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SHIMEI Solutions Mid-Year Event: Inspires Women

On Saturday 29thJune 2024, SHIMEI Solutions held its highly anticipated mid-year event, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The event, brilliantly hosted by the charismatic LadySam, left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. It was a day filled with inspiration, valuable insights, and a celebration of achievements that truly resonated with the audience….

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Zipline and Celebrate Research Innovation in Health Logistics

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with Zipline, the leading autonomous drone delivery service, hosted an award ceremony to honor outstanding research projects that aim to improve healthcare delivery through aerial logistics.   The event at the Amonoo-Neizer Conference Hall showcased innovative research and reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration…

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Academic City, United Way Ghana partner to advance renewable energy education

As part of efforts to foster a culture of sustainability among schoolchildren in Ghana, Academic City University College has partnered with United Way Ghana to launch “Green4Clean” project that aims to impart sustainable energy solutions, enhance energy conservation awareness, and develop practical skills that contribute to a greener future and sustainable Ghanaian communities.   The…

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