Michael Osei-Owusu 
Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister, announced that the government intends to introduce an electronic transaction levy (e-levy) in the 2022 budget. This announcement has caused citizens to declare their displeasure but Deputy Minister, Hon. John Kumah has stated that the levy is for development. The proposed levy is expected to come in effect from … Read more
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is set to commence on Monday 15th November, 2021. An automated and interactive BECE past questions from 2011 to 2019 for ICT have been created online using Google forms. The questions are multiple choice questions and are meant for revision. It gives you the opportunity to see your results immediately … Read more
Microsoft has officially released public version of Windows 11 and it can now be downloaded and installed. One major issue with the installation of Windows 11 is the setup process demanding connection to WiFi so as to add a Microsoft account before the setup can complete the installation. There is no button to skip the … Read more
The National Communications Authority (NCA) and network operators require both new and existing phone subscribers to consensually provide their identification details for registration effective October 1, 2021. The NCA has assured subscribers that all information will be kept confidential in a secure data base. The information collected shall not be disclosed to any person unless … Read more
Apple rolled out the iOS 15 update this September to the general public and users with supported iPhones will be able to upgrade to this significant update. I recently published an article on my top features of the iOS 15 update. That notwithstanding, there are other features that need fixing, including the annoying haptic touch … Read more
Government of Ghana recently launched the One Teacher One Laptop initiative and began distribution of the TM1 laptops a few weeks ago. As part of the initiative, teachers will be trained in Microsoft Office Suit leading to Microsoft Office Suit Certification. The Deputy General Secretary of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana, Patrick Nii Sackey, … Read more
Apple’s latest software upgrade for the iPhone, iOS 15, is out for the general public to download and install. The new update has been available since September 20 and right from day one, I have been on this latest upgrade. Here are the new features of this update and a guide to install. Here’s what’s … Read more
The Teachers Mate 1 (TM1) laptop is a customized laptop made by KA Technologies (KAT) for teachers to improve the quality of teaching and learning. In this article, I will provide the features as well as an unbiased first impression of the most talked-about laptop among teachers in Ghana. Before we delve into the features, … Read more
The leader of Innovative Teachers, Stephen Desu, has urged all teachers to boycott the sub-standard TM1 laptop. According to him, the prices of the laptop have been inflated. In an audio message, the leader indicated that they sense corruption in the procurement of the 280,000 TM1 laptops. Initially, the cost of the laptop was purported … Read more
The Ghana Education Service has launched a “One Teacher One Laptop” initiative in collaboration with the Teacher Unions and the Ministry of Education. The initiative is aimed at equipping every Teacher with a TM1 laptop to improve quality of teaching and learning. GES has indicated that every teacher from KG to SHS will benefit from … Read more
The National Teaching Council (NTC) is in the process of issuing license numbers to qualified teachers via the Teacher Portal Ghana (TPG). However, some users’ accounts are still pending even though their profile is 100% complete. If you happen to face this issue, follow the steps below to activate your account and receive your license … Read more
Windows 11 has been here for sometime now and many users are upgrading to the early build of the new operating system. Though Windows 11 is still new and may come with a lot of bugs, some users are going to upgrade anyway. Here are some recommended things to do right after upgrading to Winddows … Read more
With the implementation of the new Common Core Programme, the educational system in Ghana is set to see a major revamp. The following are highlights of the new educational reforms: Kindergarten, primary school, JHS and SHS shall all be described as Basic School. JHS 1, 2, 3 and SHS 1 shall now be referred as … Read more
The National Identification Authority (NIA) and Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) have begun the merger of NIA and SSNIT numbers. The NIA number is the Personal ID number found on the Ghana Card. After linking, your NIA number will become your SSNIT number. To be honest that is a very exciting move as … Read more
Windows 11 devices now have the ability to run native Android apps via the Microsoft app store. There is a small catch since not all apps found on the Google Play Store could be run on the new Windows 11. Currently, Windows 10 users are able to run Android apps on their PC but only … Read more
Microsoft is set to release its next version of Windows 11 on June 28, 2021. Few weeks ago, an unofficial build of the new Windows 11 was leaked into oblivion and most tech enthusiasts downloaded and installed the new software on either a physical PC or on a virtual machine via VMware. In current updates … Read more
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points system has been introduced on the National Teaching Council (NTC) Teacher Portal Ghana (TPG). The points system is only visible on activated accounts, thus only teachers who have received their licensure numbers. When you log in to your acticated account, you will see the points you are to obtain to … Read more
The National Teaching Council has begun activation of Teacher Portal Ghana (TPG) accounts for licensing of qualified in-service teachers in Central Region. NTC has started sending SMS to qualified teachers whose accounts have been activated for the licensing process. The licensing exercise will be conducted throughout the month of June. Click here to download the … Read more
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) are in the process of selecting field officers for the upcoming Population and Housing Census. The GSS has started sending messages to successful applicants. Training of field officers is expected to come off after the selection process. To check your pin and serial number for training, follow the following steps: … Read more
This page contains important textbooks for primary school teachers provided freely by the Cambridge University Press for basic school teachers. The downloadable resources are Teacher’s Guides from KG to Basic 6. Click on the links below to download for each class. KG 1 Essential OWOP Essential Creative Arts Essential Learning and Literacy Essential Mathematics KG … Read more