44 m. ago Energy Minister blames ‘greedy individuals’ for undermining ‘otherwise good’ PDS deal

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has criticised a small group of “greedy individuals” for derailing the Power Distribution Services (PDS) initiative by manipulating the process and selling shares among themselves. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor clarified that the PDS model itself was not inherently flawed in its attempt to involve the private sector in the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

Politics

78 m. ago Global Summit Series Africa 2025 unveils bold speaker lineup to drive ‘Africa on Purpose’

Amid Africa’s growing wave of infrastructure investment and innovation, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is convening the continent’s most influential voices at the Global Summit Series Africa, driving urgent, collective action to redefine how projects deliver impact and value.

Politics

83 m. ago Remote communities to benefit from $85m solar energy rollout – Jinapor

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the launch of a landmark renewable energy programme designed to extend clean and sustainable electricity to thousands of Ghanaians living in remote and island communities. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor revealed that the government officially launched […]

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97 m. ago NSMQ 2025: T.I. AMASS Salaga knocks out regional favorites Damongo SHS to secure first national championship spot

History was written in the Savannah Region NSMQ qualifier as T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Salaga qualified for the national championship for the first time, delivering a composed and confident performance to defeat regional favorite Damongo SHS.

Sport

1 hour ago Ghana unveils ambitious renewable energy drive to boost green transition and economic growth

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate Ghana’s renewable energy adoption, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s green economy. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor outlined strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the energy […]

Politics

2 h. ago UDS step up preparations for World University Games in September

The University for Development Studies (UDS) has intensified preparations for the upcoming 2025 World University Games in Dalian, China, after beginning residential camping on July 6.

Sport

2 h. ago GRNMA halts planned strike after productive talks with gov’t

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has announced its decision to suspend all intended industrial action following a meeting with key government stakeholders on Monday, July 15, 2025.

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3 h. ago West African leaders launch Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance

Demand Africa-centered governance models over western imports Africa can no longer wait to be included in the global governance conversation—it must now assert its place as a co-architect of governance systems that are ethical, contextually relevant, and future-ready. This was the prevailing message from the inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance in West Africa, convened […]

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3 h. ago Star Assurance rewards 10 customers with GH₵100k at 2nd quarter draw of “40 Reasons to Smile” promo in Takoradi

Ten lucky customers emerged as winners in the second edition of the Star Assurance “40 Reasons to Smile” Promo. The draw, which took place on Wednesday, 9th July 2025, at the Takoradi Market Circle in the Western Region, brought together customers, key stakeholders, and members of the local community. Winners were randomly selected through a […]

Economics

4 h. ago Ghana Para Athletics launches nationwide talent hunt in Kumasi

The Ghana Para Athletics Association, in collaboration with the National Paralympic Committee (NPC-Ghana), has successfully kick-started its National Talent Identification Program with a vibrant event at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Politics

5 h. ago Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo’s $10 Million ECOWAS Showdown Tests Ghana’s Democratic Pillars

The unprecedented lawsuit mounted by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana at the ECOWAS Court of Justice is more than a personal quest for vindication—it's a high-stakes constitutional drama unfolding on both domestic and regional stages. Her demand for a staggering $10 million in compensation for alleged moral and reputational damages follows her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama on April 22, 2025.

Economics

6 h. ago Road Safety Authority seeks legal backing to regulate okada operations amid rising accidents

The Director-General of the Ghana Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to curbing road accidents across the country, particularly those involving commercial motorbikes, commonly referred to as Okada.

Culture

6 h. ago Interim Ghana Boxing Authority board meets NSA ahead of extraordinary congress

The interim board of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), led by Acting President Roger Barnor, on Tuesday met with the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, at the Accra Sports Stadium. Tuesday’s meeting explored the road map to the GBA’s July 19 Extra-ordinary Congress, and crucially, implementation of the […]

Sport

6 h. ago Implementation of GH₵1 fuel levy pushes prices of petroleum products up  

The implementation of the one cedi fuel levy which commenced today July 16, 2025 has pushed prices of petroleum products up at some pump stations.   Some Oil marketing Companies told JOYBUSINESS they have no option but to pass on the cost to consumers. The Chief Executive of the Chamber Oil Marketing Companies Dr. Riverson […]

Politics

6 h. ago NSMQ 2025: Ghana SHS reinstated into North East qualifiers after Sakogu withdrawal

Ghana Senior High School (Ghana SHS) has been given a second chance in the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) qualifiers following the withdrawal of Sakogu Senior High Technical School from the North East Regional contest. Ghana SHS, based in Tamale, was initially set to miss out on the national championship for the first […]

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6 h. ago Interior Minister charges new Fire Service Council to drive legal and operational reforms

The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has tasked the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to prioritise a comprehensive review of the Fire Service Act to reflect the evolving demands of modern fire and rescue services. The 11-member council, chaired by President’s nominee Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, […]

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6 h. ago KNUST and the Death of Applied Knowledge: A National Embarrassment in Full View

Whenever I drive through some of our public universities, particularly those outside Accra, I am struck by a disturbing contradiction: these institutions with large populations, located in regions rich in raw materials and surrounded by skilled artisans and small-scale industries, remain visibly underdeveloped, deprived, and utterly dependent. They do not produce much for themselves, and worse, they do not seem to see the need to. Let us take the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana’s premier institution for science, technology, and innovation. With over 85,000 students, sprawling departments in engineering, applied sciences, art, agriculture, and architecture, and a location in the craft and industry-rich Ashanti region, one would expect this university to be a hotbed of functional innovation, a self-sustaining ecosystem, and a driver of local economic transformation.

Events

7 h. ago London Mayor Sadiq Khan to address innovation and education at University of Ghana today

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will today deliver a landmark lecture at the University of Ghana, focusing on the pivotal role of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship in driving global growth and fostering UK-Africa partnerships. The event, hosted in partnership with Imperial College London’s Accra-based hub, Imperial Global Ghana, will convene university students, faculty, and […]

Culture

7 h. ago Fuel prices up: petrol going for GH₵12.88, diesel GH₵14.88 a litre

Some Oil Marketing Companies have started increasing prices of petroleum products at the pumps from today July 16, 2025. Major player, GOIL is selling a litre of petrol for GH₵12.88 from its old price of GH₵12.07. Diesel has gone up from GH₵13.20 to GH₵14.38. Market Leader Star Oil has also increased its prices, selling a […]

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7 h. ago Fuel prices up: Petrol going for GH₵12.88, diesel GH₵14.38 a litre

Some oil marketing companies have started increasing the prices of petroleum products at the pumps from today, July 16, 2025. Major player, GOIL is selling a litre of petrol for GH₵12.88 from its old price of GH₵12.07. Diesel has gone up from GH₵13.20 to GH₵14.38. Market Leader Star Oil has also increased its prices, selling […]

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