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Deputy Finance Minister calls for shift from donor aid to co-investment in Africa’s education sector
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Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem has urged development partners and investors to move from traditional donor support to a model of co-investment in Africa’s education sector.
He believes this approach will promote sustainability, shared responsibility, and stronger ownership of the continent’s development goals.
He made the call at the 2025 Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Triennale in Accra, where education leaders and policymakers from across the continent are discussing ways to build stronger and more resilient education systems.
The Deputy Minister stressed that achieving equitable and inclusive education requires targeted investments that reach marginalized groups, including girls and children in remote or underserved areas.
He highlighted the need to explore innovative financing mechanisms such as resource-based financing and education bonds to expand learning opportunities for all.
According to him, the growing use of digital technology offers a unique opportunity to improve how education is financed across Africa.
He explained that digital payment systems and data-driven tools can enhance transparency, strengthen accountability, and ensure that every contribution is used effectively.
He called on African governments, development partners, and the private sector to align resources, expertise, and innovation with Africa’s own priorities particularly in areas such as STEM education, digital infrastructure, and technical and vocational training.
“In reimagining education financing in Africa, we are doing more than fulfilling a right. We are building the economic engine for the continent we desire,” he stated, adding that it is time for Africa to invest in its own potential and secure a prosperous and inclusive future for every child.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service, through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), will commence full implementation of its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026.
According to the Service, the programme forms part of efforts to address indiscipline on Ghana’s roads and improve compliance with road traffic laws and regulations.
TRAFFITECH-GH will use cameras and Personal Data Assistant (PDA) devices to detect traffic offences and support the enforcement of road traffic regulations.
Under the programme, detected offences will be reviewed and Electronic Notices of Violation (ENV) issued to vehicle owners or drivers through SMS. The notice will indicate the offence committed and the prescribed fine.
The Service has therefore urged all motorists, drivers and vehicle owners to comply with road traffic regulations and support the implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH to promote safer roads and reduce road traffic crashes and casualties.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entrepreneur, Henry Brew Gardner has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Agona West Constituency Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming constituency elections.
In a declaration statement, Mr. Gardner said he is stepping forward with humility, courage and commitment to the progress of the constituency.
“I am stepping forward because Agona West deserves a Youth Wing that is active, united, organized, visible, disciplined, and ready to work,” he stated.
According to him, his decision to serve the NDC in Agona West is not for personal glory but a call to service, to unite the youth, strengthen the grassroots and build a formidable youth front capable of winning elections.
“Our youth are not merely the future — we are the energy, strength, voice, and engine of our party today. We must therefore create a youth wing where every young person feels valued, heard, represented, and empowered to contribute,” he added.
Mr. Gardner said he believes in leadership that listens, engages, builds bridges and puts collective interest above personal ambition.
He outlined his vision to organize the grassroots, mobilize the youth, strengthen structures, promote unity, identify opportunities, support young people and build a stronger political force in every branch and ward of Agona West.
“I am not coming to divide. I am coming to unite. I am not coming to compete with our youth. I am coming to work with them. I am not coming for a title. I am coming to serve,” he declared.
He called for prayers, support and guidance, rallying the youth with the message: “Agona West Youth, Our Time Is Now!”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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