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Nana Dekye 1 builds ICT centre for Botowina
The ICT Centre at Abot
The Basic School pupils of Botowina also called Abot in the Mpohor District of the Western Region will now have the feel of the keyboard and mouse of a computer after studying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for so many years without seeing computers physically.
This was made possible through the benevolence of the Guantoa Hen of the Shama Traditional Council in the Shama District of the Western Region. Guantoa Hen means “someone people approach for help in times of serious need.
The Chief of Botowina, Nana Kofi Dentu said individuals who had money should help to develop the less endowed areas for the development of the people.
He said the Guantoa Hen of Shama was spending money for the development of human resource in the Shama Traditional Area and beyond because he wanted the villages to be well developed.
He thanked Nana Kwamina Dekye I for the provision of the ICT Centre which would go a long way to assist the pupils in the study of ICT because the globe was all into ICT so it would brighten their horizon.
The Guantoa Hen, Nana Kwamina Dekye I said the whole world was now into ICT and people with less knowledge in ICT could not catch up with what was happening globally.
He said every serious and big time business thrived on ICT because it was easier to sit in Ghana and do business on the computer with another business partner in Europe, Dubai, United States of America than travelling to these countries.
He said he donated six desktop computers and 10 computer desks for the pupils to study ICT properly in order to write the ICT examination well.
He asked the pupils and teachers to take possession of the ICT Centre and utilise the facility well for others to come and use, adding “now you can see and feel the mouse, keyboard and cursor because you no longer study ICT in abstract”.
From Peter Gbambila-Botowina Aka Abot.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
