54 m. ago Only 22% of households in Ghana used clean fuels in 2022 – ISSER

Only 22% of households in Ghana used clean fuels in 2022, despite national policies and frameworks Similarly, 18.5% of richest households in Ghana use clean fuels, compared to only 0.1% of poorest households. According to a report by the Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER, a higher educational attainment correlates positively with clean […]

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86 m. ago Kusaug NDC executives condemn burning of Bawku Naba’s Statue, says it’s a declaration of war

Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kusaug Traditional Area have described the recent destruction of the Bawku Naba’s statue as a deliberate and provocative act, warning that it amounts to a declaration of war against the people of Kusaug.

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89 m. ago Kusaug NDC executives threaten to withdraw from campaigns over Bawku insecurity

NDC constituency executives in the Kusaug Traditional Area have expressed deep frustration with the government’s handling of the Bawku conflict, revealing that their own safety is now at risk.

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96 m. ago NDC executives in 6 Kusaug constituencies accuse Mahama of betrayal over Bawku security crisis

A group of National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency executives from the Kusaug Traditional Area has publicly criticised President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of neglecting the worsening security situation in Bawku.

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97 m. 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 Government agencies join forces to implement School Farms Presidential initiative

The Directorate for Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), the Ghana Education Service (GES), and the National Service Authority (NSA) to roll out the School Farms Presidential Initiative across senior high schools nationwide. The MoU, signed on June 19, […]

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3 h. ago NDC’s Yakubu Abanga pledges to resign if found guilty of galamsey involvement

The Third National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yakubu Abanga, has declared his willingness to resign from his position if investigations find him complicit in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. His comment comes in the wake of a directive from the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, instructing the Economic and […]

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4 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

5 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

5 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 […]

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9 h. ago 2025 Ghana CEO Vision & Awards: Basil David Anthony nominated for CEO of the Year in Deco and Design

Basil David Anthony, Chief Executive Officer of Modern Floors and Walls®, has earned a coveted nomination for “CEO of the Year – Deco and Design” at the upcoming 4th Ghana CEO Vision & Awards. The event is scheduled for 25th July 2025 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. The nomination recognises Basil’s […]

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11 h. ago ‘Empty promises, failing policies’ – Amin Adam blasts NDC’s ‘fanciful governance’

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has attacked the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing its leadership as “fanciful” and detached from the reality facing Ghanaians.

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11 h. ago ‘Empty promises, failing policies’ – Dr Amin Adam blasts NDC’s ‘fanciful governance’

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has attacked the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing its leadership as “fanciful” and detached from the reality facing Ghanaians.

Sport

12 h. ago Shippers’ Authority drags shipping lines before BoG over exchange rate abuse

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has taken action against what it describes as the arbitrary application of foreign exchange rates by some shipping lines operating in the country. The Authority, headed by Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has referred the culprits to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for redress. The move follows complaints lodged by shippers and […]

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16 h. ago AG directs EOCO to investigate NDC executives named in Prof. Frimpong Boateng’s report

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two National Democratic Congress executives over allegations of illegal mining.

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16 h. ago AG directs EOCO to investigate NDC executives cited in galamsey allegations

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two National Democratic Congress executives over allegations of illegal mining.

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16 h. ago AG directs EOCO to investigate two NDC executives cited in galamsey allegations

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two National Democratic Congress executives over allegations of illegal mining.

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17 h. ago EOCO teams up with Nigerian agency to rescue trafficking victims

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has joined forces with anti-human trafficking agency in Nigeria to support victims of job scams and human trafficking.

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17 h. ago State funeral to be held for Joseph Kobina Ade Coker on August 1

President John Dramani Mahama, together with the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and members of the Royal Adwenadze of the Korson family, have officially announced the passing of the former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Kobina Ade Shino Coker.

Politics

22 h. ago COPEC lauds fuel allowance cut for political appointees, urges broader reforms

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers-Ghana has welcomed the government’s decision to immediately scrap all fuel allowances for political appointees, describing the move as “commendable and forward-thinking,” while emphasising that further measures are needed. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, the group noted that fuel allowances have, over the years, been enjoyed […]

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