A delegation from the Ministry of Education in Zambia has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ministry of Education to understudy the country’s education system, with particular focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The visit forms part of efforts by the Zambian government to adopt best practices in digital education and strengthen the implementation of ICT and STEM programmes in their country.
Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Minister for Education, the Chief Director, Mrs. Lydia Essuah, noted that Ghana’s digital transformation agenda in education is guided by two key policy frameworks — the National ICT for Accelerated Development Policy and the Education Strategic Plan (2018-2030) developed by the Ministry.
Mrs. Essuah spoke about some of the progress the Ministry has made over the years. She mentioned projects like the iBox and iCampus Initiative, Learning Passport, the One Teacher One Laptop initiative, the introduction of smart classrooms, improving internet access in schools with support from partners, developing local digital learning content, and setting up model schools that support learners with disabilities. The tooling of TVET Senior High Schools and Technical Universities and the Competency Based Training Assessment models are some of the many initiatives in the STEM and TVET Sector. The development of STEM Courses at the high schools have been a commendable success.
Despite these achievements, she acknowledged existing challenges such as inadequate funding for the large-scale deployment of digital tools.
In a presentation, Mr. Kingsley Boachie, a Senior Research Officer at the Pre-Tertiary Directorate of the Ministry of Education outlined key strategies adopted to strengthen the education system.
These include improved management and administration, infrastructure maintenance, promotion of cybersecurity awareness among teachers and students, provision of zero-rated internet access in partnership with telecommunications companies and the National Communications Authority, and the integration of ICT into curriculum design.
He further emphasized the use of ICT tools to enhance teaching and learning, including support systems tailored for learners with disabilities.
After the presentations and discussions, the visiting delegation had the opportunity to respond and share their thoughts.
On behalf of the Zambian delegation, Ms. Linda Siwale, Director of Planning and Information at the Ministry of Education in Lusaka, thanked the Ministry for the warm welcome and for openly sharing their experiences. She said the knowledge gained from the visit would go a long way in helping Zambia strengthen its own digital education programmes.
Zambia Seeks Ghana’s Digital Education Blueprint
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The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Fire and Safety Team and LCB Worldwide Ghana Football Team have emerged champions of the 2026 LCB Corporate Games in the Tema and Accra Zones respectively, following weeks of competitive football action.
The grand finale of the fifth edition of the competition was held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Mexico Park, Community 2, Tema, bringing together participating companies from the ports and shipping industry and other sectors.
In the Tema Zone final, GPHA Fire and Safety secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Team to clinch the ultimate title.
In another decisive encounter, LCB Worldwide Ghana delivered an impressive performance in the Accra Zone, thrashing the Ghana Immigration Service Team 5-0 to emerge champions.
The final standings saw LCB Worldwide Ghana finish first in the Accra Zone, followed by the Ghana Immigration Service in second place, while Manna Team settled for third.
In the Tema Zone, GPHA Fire and Safety claimed the top spot, with the Ghana National Fire Service finishing as runners-up and Wilmar Africa taking third place.
Winners Take Home Cash Prizes
The victorious teams were rewarded with cash prizes in recognition of their performances.
The champions in both zones received GH¢20,000 each, while the first runners-up took home GH¢10,000 each. The second runners-up were also rewarded with GH¢5,000 each.
Individual awards were presented to outstanding performers, with the tournament's top scorer receiving GH¢2,000 and the Best Goalkeeper taking home GH¢1,000.
16 Teams Compete in Fifth Edition
A total of 16 teams, comprising eight teams from each zone, participated in this year's competition, which featured several weeks of exciting football action.
The Accra Zone participants included the Ghana Union of Traders (GUTA), Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), LCB Worldwide Ghana, Ghana Immigration Service, Aviance, Mariners, Manna and Conquerors.
The Tema Zone was represented by Port Hub, GPHA Fire and Safety, Ghana National Fire Service, GPHA Mechanical, Ezeylinks, Wilmar Africa, Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) and Ghana Dock Labour Company Limited (GDLC).
LCB Eyes Expansion of Corporate Games
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the grand finale, a representative of the Human Resource Department at LCB Worldwide, Solomon Dwamena Aboagye expressed satisfaction with the performance of the participating teams and the overall impact of the competition.
He noted that the objectives behind organising the games had consistently been achieved over the years, adding that LCB Worldwide Ghana remained committed to expanding the initiative to attract more corporate organisations.
“We are hoping that in the next few years, the participating companies will be more. We are hoping to bring companies from other industries. We are expecting the financial institutions, oil and gas companies and even the educational sector as well,” he said.
Mr. Aboagye further disclosed that the competition was fully sponsored by LCB Worldwide Ghana, expressing optimism that the company would continue to mobilise resources to sustain and increase the prize money in subsequent editions.
Promoting Corporate Unity Through Sports
The LCB Worldwide Corporate Games was initiated to foster camaraderie, strengthen professional relationships and promote bonds of friendship among companies, particularly those operating within the ports and shipping industry.
Beyond sports, LCB Worldwide Ghana has also established a strong presence through its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The crisis management company has been operating in Ghana since 2017 and has been contracted by the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health, to undertake fumigation and disinfection of cargo at the country's ports and designated points of entry and exit.
As part of its commitment to public health and community development, the company has undertaken fumigation exercises at markets, hospitals, senior high schools and tertiary educational institutions across the country.
The successful organisation of the fifth edition of the LCB Corporate Games further underscores the company's commitment to using sports as a platform to promote teamwork, corporate engagement and stronger relationships among businesses in Ghana.