Education
UTAG-KNUST has strongly opposed GTEC’s proposed harmonisation of academic promotion standards across Ghana’s public universities, arguing that the policy threatens institutional autonomy and ignores critical challenges such as staffing shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and research capacity gaps. This in-depth report examines the controversy, expert perspectives, policy implications, and what the dispute means for the future of higher education in Ghana.
Health
A breakthrough has been reached in the KATH strike crisis as Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene announces an agreement between hospital management and health unions. This in-depth investigative report examines the suspension of KATH’s CEO, the doctors’ and nurses’ strike, hospital congestion, healthcare infrastructure challenges, and the government’s plans to ease pressure on Ghana’s second-largest teaching hospital.
Technology & Gadgets
Researchers at KNUST’s Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab are developing an AI-powered system to detect rare genetic diseases early and improve treatment outcomes. In an interview with Ghanaian Watch, Professor Jerry John Kponyo explains how artificial intelligence and genomic data could help diagnose conditions affecting millions of Ghanaians and transform healthcare across Africa.
Ghana lost about $9.8 million to cybercrime in 2022, according to the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). Many of these crimes include mobile money fraud, fake online shops, email scams, and data theft.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the recent power disconnection at Kejetia Market, following a report by Ghanaian Watch titled ‘Dumsor’ Strikes Kejetia Market for Days, Wreaks Havoc – Traders Face Business Collapse, Drivers Lose Passengers.
Ghana’s internet infrastructure is dominated by a few major telecom players. As of January 2023, MTN held a commanding 67% market share in voice subscriptions and 75% in data subscriptions. Vodafone and AirtelTigo trailed with 18% and 14% in voice, and 13% and 11% in data, respectively.