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  Minister Urges ICT Professionals to support Girls in ICT Program  The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations,   Hon. Samuel Nartey George , has called upon the leadership of ICT Professionals to support the Ministry's Girls In ICT Program. This program aims to empower girls and young women to consider studies and careers in the growing field of ICT. The Girls-In-ICT initiative is part of a global effort to encourage girls and women to pursue careers in technology. In Ghana, the program has been implemented since 2012, with the goal of bridging the gender digital gap and promoting digital inclusion. The Minister made this call when the leadership from the ICT professionals paid a courtesy call on him on Friday, 21st February 2025. Some key objectives of the program include; 1. Promoting education and career development: Encouraging girls to pursue studies in sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 2. Providing training and ment...

  GES to Introduce Chinese language in Ghanaian schools Ghana Education Service (GES) The  Ghana Education Service (GES) is set to roll out a pilot program introducing the Chinese language into the school curriculum across Ghana.  According to the Central Regional Director of Education, Emmanuel Essuman, this initiative will provide students with global opportunities, including scholarships, employment, and international competitions. Speaking at the inauguration of a regional training center for local teachers, he emphasized the importance of equipping educators with the necessary skills to teach the language effectively.  He also commended the Confucius Institute at UCC for its continuous support in fostering cultural exchange and language proficiency. Mr. Essuman revealed that Chinese language clubs would soon be established in Senior High Schools nationwide, further enriching Ghana’s education system. Follow the PAX BONIFACE channel on WhatsApp:

  Cholera is spreading in my area because NDC youth locked up toilets, saying their party is in power — Alexander Afenyo-Markin Alexander Afenyo-Markin Member of the Parliament of Ghana Minority Leader and MP for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has blamed the rising cholera cases in his constituency on the closure of public toilets. According to him, all public toilets in Efutu’s Nshorna area have been locked, leaving residents with no proper place to ease themselves. This, he says, has worsened the sanitation crisis and fueled the spread of the disease. "If a party comes into government and somebody thinks, ‘Let me go and lock up the toilet,’ when there is a cholera outbreak, it doesn’t look at party colours," he stated. He also questioned why Efutu, which has recorded 18 cases, is still waiting for vaccination approval while areas with fewer cases, like Agona West (6 cases), are already receiving the vaccine. Afenyo-Markin is calling for immediate action to reopen the toile...

Jubilee Audience cancelled as Pope Francis is treated for bronchitis in hospital Following the hospitalization of  Pope Francis who is being treated for bronchitis at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome, adjustments have been made to the upcoming Jubilee events. A Holy See Press Office statement on Friday said "The Jubilee Audience scheduled for tomorrow, February 15, has been canceled. The Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture, set to take place on Sunday, February 16, will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education”.  “Furthermore, the meeting with artists, originally planned for Monday at Cinecittà, will not take place due to the Pope’s inability to attend," the statement continued.  The Holy See Press Office announced on Friday morning that Pope Francis would be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic hospital following his morning audiences, explain...

  DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION KEY TO AFRICA'S ECONOMIC FUTURE - PRESIDENT MAHAMA       President John Mahama   has underscored the transformative power of technology in Africa’s economic growth, urging governments to embrace digital infrastructure as a catalyst for industrialization and job creation. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Accra on February 2, Mr Mahama explained that the continent has a golden opportunity for Africa to leapfrog traditional development models and accelerate economic inclusion. According to him, Africa must go beyond merely exporting raw materials and instead leverage technology to process and add value to its natural resources. He highlighted how digital transformation could drive financial inclusion, improve public service delivery, and create new economic opportunities. Credit: Joy Business