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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 Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people and retrieved firearms, ammunition and other offensive items during an intelligence led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a press release issued by the Command on Monday, the operation was carried out jointly with the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID) on July 17, 2026.
The Police identified the suspects as Torgbui Agah Semaglo, 50, Shadrach Agah Semaglo, 22, William Kweku Sedanu, 21, Cyril Kassenu, 26, and Kingsford Agah Semaglo, 18.
The Command said a search at the suspects’ premises led to the retrieval of a pump action gun, a Stoeger ST R9 pistol, a dummy Austria pistol, a jackknife, a face mask, 12 BB cartridges, three rounds of 9mm ammunition, one AK-47 round of ammunition, a talisman and two kitchen knives.
It noted that all the items had been kept as exhibits to support investigations.
The Police said preliminary investigations suggested that the suspects were members of a criminal group involved in armed robbery and landguard activities.
It alleged that they used the recovered weapons to terrorise residents in Sapeiman and nearby communities.
The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts continue to determine their involvement in other robbery cases and related criminal activities. The Police also said it was working to identify and arrest any additional accomplices.
The Accra Regional Police Command commended members of the public for providing credible information that supported its work and urged residents to remain vigilant.
It encouraged the public to report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Police emergency numbers, adding that it remained committed to protecting lives and property across the region.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that a revised national curriculum for kindergarten to junior high school will be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday for further approval.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series today, Mr. Iddrisu said the new curriculum was developed by the National Curriculum Assessment Agency (NaCCA) as part of efforts to improve teaching and learning at the basic education level.
According to him, the revised curriculum will be formally submitted to the Ministry before it is forwarded to President John Dramani Mahama. He added that it will then be sent to Cabinet and Parliament for consideration and approval.
Mr. Iddrisu said the revised curriculum is designed to support a “Smart Start” approach by strengthening the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
He explained that the government intends to introduce new subjects, including coding, electronics, artificial intelligence (AI) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), into the basic school curriculum.
The Minister said the changes form part of the government’s commitment to equipping pupils with practical and digital skills needed to meet the demands of the modern world.
He expressed confidence that the revised curriculum would help prepare learners for future opportunities by integrating technology and innovation into education from the early years of schooling.
By: Jacob Aggrey
