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Achimota School

Achimota School — senior high school in Accra participating in national academic competitions, infrastructure expansion, and pilot educational programmes.

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July 2026
9 JulJoy Online
The government has approved the rehabilitation of roads within Achimota School and renewed its commitment to protecting the institution’s lands as part of measures to preserve its legacy ahead of its 100th anniversary celebrations. …
Government approves rehabilitation of Achimota School roads ahead of centenary celebrations
June 2026
13 JunJoy Online
… He recounted attending Achimota School for both his primary and secondary education before pursuing a law degree at the University of Ghana. …
‘Life moves fast; make every day count’ — Prof Ofori-Dankwa advises youth
13 JunJoy Online
… The renowned academic recounted his educational journey, which began at Achimota School, where he undertook both his primary and secondary education before proceeding to the University of Ghana. …
US-based Professor Joseph Ofori-Dankwa credits Ghana’s education system for his global success
3 JunBusiness & Financial Times
… Kwadjo Saka Addo Mensah, has committed GH¢18 million towards the construction of a 250-bed dormitory block for Achimota School under a partnership arrangement with the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). …
Saka Homes MD commits GH¢18m to build 250-bed dormitory for Achimota School
1 JunThe Ghanaian Times
Saka Homes, a real estate company has pledged GH¢18,702,819.08 towards the construction of a two-storey dormitory block for Achimota School. …
Saka Homes backs GETFund initiative with GH¢18.7m for Achimota Sch project
May 2026
21 MayThe Chronicle
… In its wake, a giant Nim tree which has been standing on the Y intersection for years on the Achimota School/Hospital junction – Kissiman stretch in Accra was uprooted. …
Audit All Standing Trees
17 MayJoy Online
… Especially when it comes to his role at Achimota School? Why were Aggrey’s significant scholarly texts and speeches never published into a book (or books)? …
Kwegyir Aggrey – Reviewing Founding Myths
April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
… She is an alumna of KNUST and Achimota School. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect the position of any institution.
Time’s up for justice? Why Ghana’s human rights “expiry date” must go

Business

Metal trunk sellers report declining sales as students choose suitcases

The News

Accra-based sellers of locally made metal trunks say business is declining as senior high school students increasingly opt for suitcases, citing changing consumer preferences and inclusion of suitcases on school prospectuses. One seller reported sales of only 20 trunks this year compared to more than 50 in previous years, though he noted some schools like PRESEC and Achimota still accept trunks.

17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

Metal trunk sellers report declining sales as students choose suitcases
Accra-based sellers of locally made metal trunks say business is declining as senior high school students increasingly opt for suitcases, citing changing consumer preferences and inclusion of suitcases on school prospectuses. One seller reported sales of only 20 trunks this year compared to more than 50 in previous years, though he noted some schools like PRESEC and Achimota still accept trunks.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

Achimota, Accra Academy, PRESEC Osu advance in public speaking competition
Three Greater Accra schools—Achimota, Accra Academy, and PRESEC Osu—qualified for the next stage of a National Public Speaking Event held at PRESEC Legon, where students discussed drug abuse, its dangers, and solutions.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

Korle Bu receives €75,000 cardiac surgery equipment donation
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's National Cardiothoracic Centre has received a latest-generation LivaNova 3T heater-cooler unit valued at €75,000 from Quantum LC and WBHO Ltd to support open-heart surgeries and upgrade its cardiopulmonary bypass system.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

GETFund to allocate GH¢250m for Category A SHS expansion
Ghana's Education Minister has requested that the Ghana Education Trust Fund allocate GH¢250 million this year to expand infrastructure in Category A senior high schools, citing rising student numbers under the Free SHS programme. The funds will support facilities expansion at schools including Achimota, Wesley Girls', Wesley College, PRESEC, and Prempeh College.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Six Greater Accra schools pilot waste segregation and clean air initiative
Six Senior High Schools in the Greater Accra Region are piloting the Schools for Clean Air and Waste Segregation (SCAWS) project, led by Impact Footprints Africa with support from the Clean Air Fund and Ghana Education Service, to improve waste segregation, reduce open burning and promote cleaner air. The project, launched at Achimota School on September 7, aims to develop a practical model for scaling to other schools while engaging students, teachers, and school management.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NSMQ 2026 grand finale: PRESEC seeks ninth title
The National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 grand finale is underway at the University of Ghana, Legon, with PRESEC-Legon, St Augustine's College, and Accra Academy competing. PRESEC-Legon, the eight-time champions, are seeking a historic ninth title after a two-year absence, while Accra Academy makes their first-ever grand finale appearance.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Over 300,000 candidates chose Category A schools with 76,417 vacancies
The Education Ministry said 313,283 candidates selected Category A schools as their first choice during the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System exercise, despite only 76,417 vacancies in that category; the ministry noted that overall 859,828 vacancies were declared nationwide, but demand concentrated heavily on the most subscribed schools such as Achimota and Presec.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Accra Academy reaches NSMQ Grand Finale for first time
Accra Academy qualified for the National Science and Maths Quiz Grand Finale for the first time in the school's history, winning the semi-final on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with 54 points ahead of Bright Senior High School (44 points) and Achimota School (43 points).
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

Achimota School eliminates Adisadel from NSMQ 2026 quarter-finals
Achimota School defeated Adisadel College in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz quarter-finals, progressing to the semi-finals after dominating across multiple rounds. Adisadel's early competitive performance unravelled as Achimota built an insurmountable lead through strong performances in Round Two, the True or False round, and the Problem of the Day.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
OAA 2002 Year Group aids 18 children in back-to-school support
The OAA 2002 Year Group supported 18 children of departed classmates with school supplies and financial assistance in its second annual Back-to-School Drive. The initiative, organised under the Children's Fund and Peer Emergency Assistance Fund, aims to meet educational needs and ease financial burden on families.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

Ghana drivers ignore road signs, treating safety rules as decorations
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that road signs in Ghana, especially Accra, are systematically ignored by drivers and pedestrians, turning what should be protective safety measures into mere decorations. The author contends this is fundamentally a discipline problem rather than a road safety infrastructure issue.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 29 August

Ahmadiyya leader warns against religious divisions threatening Ghana's unity
The Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana cautioned against allowing religious differences to threaten the country's peace and stability, arguing that religious conflicts could be more damaging than partisan political disagreements. Speaking at an Ahmadiyya elders' convention in Wa, he stressed that morality and nation-building require conscious decisions and actions aimed at promoting good, independent of religious affiliation.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

ECG schedules four-day maintenance outages in Accra East
The Electricity Company of Ghana will conduct a planned maintenance exercise in parts of Accra East from August 10 to 13, causing daily power interruptions from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in different communities each day. The maintenance is aimed at improving electricity supply reliability in the affected areas.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

ECG schedules four-day maintenance outages in Accra East
The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced a four-day planned maintenance exercise from August 10–13, during which several communities in Accra East will experience power outages between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm daily. The exercise aims to improve electricity service delivery in the affected areas.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Achimota alumni chief urges tax incentives for school donors
The president of the Old Achimotan Association has called on GETFund, the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Education Ministry to introduce tax rebates and other incentives for alumni and donors who invest in public schools, arguing that goodwill alone may not sustain needed educational infrastructure investment.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

GETFund secures GH¢18.7m for boys' dormitory at Achimota School
The Ghana Education Trust Fund has broken ground on a 250-bed boys' dormitory block at Achimota School, fully financed by Saka Homes through GETFund's Education Financing and Partnership Initiative. The project marks the first full private sponsorship under the initiative.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

GETFund secures GH¢18.7m for Achimota boys' dormitory
The Ghana Education Trust Fund has begun construction of a 250-bed boys' dormitory block at Achimota School, fully financed by Saka Homes through the GETFund's Education Financing and Partnership Initiative. The project, valued at GH¢18.7 million, marks the first fully sponsored initiative under the programme.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

GES launches entrepreneurship pilot in three senior high schools
The Ghana Education Service has launched a National Entrepreneurship Pilot Programme for Senior High Schools in partnership with Procus Ghana Limited, piloting the initiative at Achimota School and two other schools in Greater Accra during the 2026/2027 academic year. The 10-month programme aims to equip students with practical entrepreneurial skills and foster a mindset of job creation and problem-solving through structured curriculum and experiential learning.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GES launches entrepreneurship pilot in three senior high schools
The Ghana Education Service has launched a National Entrepreneurship Pilot Programme for Senior High Schools in partnership with Procus Ghana Limited, piloting it at Achimota School and two other schools in Greater Accra during the 2026/2027 academic year. The 10-month programme aims to equip students with entrepreneurial skills through a structured curriculum covering opportunity identification, venture design, and practical business development.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

Civil engineer Wisdom Ledi seeks NDC parliamentary nomination
Wisdom Ledi, a Ghanaian civil engineer and construction entrepreneur from Agotime-Ziope Constituency, is an NDC parliamentary aspirant focused on infrastructure development and community empowerment. He has studied in China, is fluent in multiple languages, and prioritizes roads, water systems and sanitation as areas for development.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

Government approves road rehabilitation for Achimota School centenary
The government has approved the rehabilitation of roads within Achimota School and committed to protecting the institution's lands ahead of its 100th anniversary celebrations, as announced by the Chief of Staff at a centenary fundraising event.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

Prof Ofori-Dankwa urges youth to make deliberate daily choices
A Ghanaian academic at Saginaw Valley State University has advised young people to make intentional decisions today that will shape the legacies they leave behind, emphasizing that success is built through consistent daily actions rather than isolated achievements.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US professor credits Ghana's education system for career success
Professor Joseph Ofori-Dankwa, an Endowed Professor of Management at Saginaw Valley State University in the United States, has credited Ghana's education system with providing the foundation for his distinguished academic career. Ofori-Dankwa, who attended Achimota School and the University of Ghana, said the quality of education he received in Ghana equipped him to excel globally.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

Saka Homes MD pledges GH¢18m for Achimota School dormitory
The Managing Director of Saka Homes has committed GH¢18 million to construct a 250-bed dormitory block for Achimota School under a GETFund partnership arrangement that offers tax reliefs to private entities and individuals supporting educational infrastructure projects.
3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 1 June

Saka Homes pledges GH¢18.7m for Achimota School dormitory
Real estate company Saka Homes has committed GH¢18,702,819.08 towards constructing a two-storey dormitory block for Achimota School as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The project aligns with Ghana Education Trust Fund's tax incentive scheme to encourage private sector support for senior high school infrastructure development.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 21 May

Opinion: Ghana needs audits of standing trees for public safety
An opinion piece argues that periodic expert audits of trees in public spaces—such as parks, water fall sites, and campuses—could prevent deaths and injuries from falling trees, citing several past incidents including a fatal incident at Kintampo Water Falls and calling for accountability and proactive measures.
21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 18 May

Kwegyir Aggrey's central role in Achimota School founding
An opinion piece challenges revisionist historical claims that portrays Aggrey as a minor addition to Achimota School's founding, arguing that chronological evidence shows he was central to the project from its inception, meeting with Fraser in England by January 1924 and sailing to the Gold Coast with the pioneer staff in October 1924.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

Aggrey's legacy reduced to slogans at Achimota School
An opinion piece argues that scholar Kwegyir Aggrey, listed as Achimota School's only African founder, has been reduced to a few slogans—mainly about piano keys and women's education—with none of his original texts taught at the school, raising questions about institutional logic and colonial gatekeeping.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

Ghana's six-month limit on human rights claims questioned
An opinion piece argues that Order 67 Rule 3 of Ghana's High Court Civil Procedure Rules, which requires fundamental human rights applications to be brought within six months of violation or three months of discovery, may unconstitutionally expire constitutional protections guaranteed by Article 33 of the 1992 Constitution.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →