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President of the National Teachers Union (TEWU), Ambrose Kwadwoza, has acknowledged the benefits of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, but said aspects of it are not fair to all Ghanaians. He said that while all Ghanaian students want to attend boarding schools, the implementation of this policy has not ensured equal access for all. talk on the way JoyNews National Dialogue on Free SHS Promise On Thursday, March 21, Mr. Kwadwoza said some students endure long hours in traffic jams and incur high transportation costs because their homes and schools are far from each other. “If you put…

The 2023/24 ePremier League is in its final phase this weekend, with 40 players, representing all 20 Premier League clubs, competing to be crowned 2023/24 ePremier League Champions. Watch all of Saturday’s action live below in the Premier League YouTube channel as 16 clubs battle it out for the remaining four quarter-final places in Sunday’s Grand Finals. Current A Current B What is the format of the competition? The 16 teams vying for the four quarter-final places are Arsenal, Aston Villa, AFC Bournemouth, Brentford, Burnley, Chelsea, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Everton, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Sheffield United, Tottenham, West…

According to recent research, venture capital inflows into African tech companies and startups decreased 31% in 2023 to 4.5 billion dollars as economic adversities, including weak currencies and high inflation. Driving The News The number of deals, coming in as both equity and debt, dropped to 545 from a record 781 in 2022, with the number of active investors in the region falling by a third, London-based Africans Private Equity Association she said in her report. “The withdrawal of North American investors accounted for 50% of the total decline in the number of investors in 2023, significantly overshadowing the declines…

Kwesi Arthur’s recently released project This Is Not The Tape III is currently number one on the Ghana Apple Music ChartsThe musician took to X’s account to thank Ghanaians for making his project the number one album in the country The actor’s fans were delighted with the news and encouraged the musician to keep up the good work Ghanaian musician Kwesi Arthur’s latest project, This Is Not The Tape III, has topped the Ghana Apple Music charts. This achievement marks a major milestone in the musician’s career and many hope that this is the beginning of his revival at the…

About 43% of the population, or 3.4 billion people, live with a neurological disease worldwide. Why are rates higher in Africa and how are nations addressing the issue? The high prevalence of neurological diseases has a devastating impact on local communities in Africa. “Mental health and neurological illnesses are often misunderstood in Kenya,” said Penny Wangari-Jones, founding member of Hidden Voices, a mental health charity based in Kenya. “Often people are taken to churches and prayed for or told they are possessed. Patients are often neglected, locked in homes or left to die in institutions. It’s painful.” High Prevalence of…

The Andean town of La Oroya, located in a high-altitude valley at 3,750 meters (12,300 feet), is home to a heavy metal smelter that has poisoned residents and the environment for nearly a century. Photo: Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP/FileSource: AFPThe Inter-American Court of Human Rights said on Friday that Peru violated the “right of residents to live in a healthy environment” in an Andean mining town considered one of the most polluted places on earth.The Andean town of La Oroya, located in a high-altitude valley at 3,750 meters (12,300 feet), is home to a heavy metal smelter that has poisoned…

The Ghana National Council of Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has notified its members of impending industrial strike action. The council explained that the strike action was part of a series of activities aimed at demanding a review of the 445.5% increase in license verification fees imposed on nurses and midwives. As a result, nurses and midwives were required to pay GH¢3,000 to the Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Council to have their licenses verified, a development that the association was unhappy with. The communiqué, signed by the GRNMA President, Mrs. Perpetual Ofori Ampofo and copied to Myjoyonline.com, directed association…

Basic Takeaways Legal wagers on this year’s NCAA “March Madness” basketball tournament are projected to reach $2.7 billion, according to the American Gaming Association.The availability of online gambling and the expansion of the legalization of sports betting in all states have contributed to the increase in the number and size of bets on this annual sporting event.Growing interest in women’s college basketball has also fueled growth, with betting expanding dramatically year over year.Sports betting companies will also benefit from the frenzy surrounding the NCAA tournaments. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2024 Division 1 college basketball tournaments, known as “March…

Yaw Dabo, in a video, traveled in style as he happily ate a delicious meal served to him on his flight In the video, the actor is seen sampling every variety of dishes placed in front of himHe shared the video of himself eating on his TikTok page and in the comments section, the actor’s fans were happy to see him living wellPopular Kumawood star Yaw Dabo has given his fans a glimpse of his lavish lifestyle. In a video shared on his TikTok page, Dumbo was seen eating a delicious meal on a flight, much to the delight of…

Diamond Platnumz, Ali Kiba and Rayvanny have popularized ‘bongo flava’, a special Tanzanian offering Screenshot from YouTube video, ‘Innoss’B Ft Diamond Platnumz – Yope Remix (Official Music Video)’ with Diamond Platnumz. Fair use. In 2021, of Tanzania Diamond Platnumz she became the first sub-Saharan African singer to receive 1 billion views on his YouTube channel. The same year, Zuchu done the first female artist in East Africa to reach 1 million subscribers. One of the hallmarks of Tanzanian music is its ability to blend traditional elements with modern influences, creating a unique sonic tapestry that resonates with listeners around the…