85 m. ago Ga Mantse pledges support for Onesta Ghana’s Palm Oil expansion drive

His Royal Majesty King Tackie Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, has paid a courtesy call on Onesta Ghana Limited, pledging his full support for the company’s ambitious palm oil production project aimed at transforming Ghana into a key player in the global palm oil market. Onesta Ghana, an agro-industrial […]

Politics

3 h. ago Veterans deserve better – Defence Minister Omane Boamah calls for national support

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has called on Ghanaians to unite in support of the country’s military veterans, describing them as heroes who have been neglected for too long.

Politics

16 h. ago Women in PR Ghana Summit 2025 champions ethical storytelling and inclusive representation in PR

Leading voices at the 2025 Women in PR Ghana Summit have called on PR professionals to lead with values, integrity, and intentionality. The call aligns with the message of the 9th summit which centered on ethical storytelling and inclusive representation in the practice of public relations. The two- day summit was held under the theme, […]

Politics

17 h. ago CDM demands accountability from Foreign Affairs Ministry over LGBTQ+ vote abstention

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called on the Government of Ghana to provide a full and transparent explanation for its decision to abstain from the UN vote on the LGBTQ+ mandate.

Politics

19 h. ago Adansi Travels CEO urges Ghana’s tourism industry to target Nigerian market 

Chief Executive Officer of Adansi Travels, Gideon Asare, has called on stakeholders in Ghana’s tourism sector to focus more attention on attracting tourists from Nigeria.

Society

23 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zamerama’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee […]

Politics

23 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zabarma’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

Politics

23 h. ago Essikado MP cautions: Environments that silence dissent kill growth

Essikado-Ketan MP, Prof Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has called for a more respectful and open political environment, warning that any space where people feel unsafe to disagree is not about growth, but about control. Her remarks come in the wake of controversial comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who questioned her recent nomination as […]

Events

27 h. ago NSA Director General graces Teqball National Club Championship, calls for corporate support

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, made a remarkable appearance at the National Club Championship organized by the Teqball Federation of Ghana on Saturday, 12th July 2025. The prestigious event, which brought together teqball enthusiasts, athletes, and stakeholders from across the country, was held at Accra Sports Stadium, […]

Sport

41 h. ago NSMQ 2025: St. Charles Minor Seminary brushes aside rivals, calls contest “Too Simple” after winning

St. Charles Minor Seminary SHS cruised to a commanding victory in the second contest of the Northern Regional Qualifiers of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), confidently dismissing their challengers and describing the contest as “too simple.” The Tamale-based Catholic boys’ school finished with an impressive 46 points, far ahead of Vitting SHS, […]

Politics

42 h. ago Francis Doku calls for independent body to publish Ghana’s tourism report

The Chief Executive Officer of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has called for Ghana’s annual tourism report to be produced by an independent institution rather than the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

Politics

43 h. ago I called Hawa Koomson to empathise with her over Ablekuma North incident – Muntaka

The Minister for Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has condemned the recent attack on former Fisheries Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson, during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun held last Friday.

Politics

45 h. ago Electoral violence must be dealt with decisively – Ibn Chambas

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has called for urgent and decisive action to end electoral violence in Ghana and across Africa, warning that peaceful elections are essential for long-term stability on the continent. Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk, Dr Ibn Chambas stressed that election-related violence remains one […]

Events

46 h. ago Keep security forces out of politics – Dr Arthur Kennedy demands urgent reforms

Physician and political activist Dr. Kwabena Arthur Kennedy has urged urgent reforms to Ghana’s security services, calling for a clear separation between law enforcement and political interests following violent scenes during the Ablekuma North rerun.

Politics

47 h. ago Ghana risks democratic crisis if root causes of electoral violence are ignored – CDD

The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnership at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has called for a deeper and more strategic approach to tackling electoral violence in the country.

Events

50 h. ago Defence Minister urges restraint and calm in Bawku following latest attacks

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has called for calm and restraint in Bawku following renewed attacks in the area on Sunday, July 13.

Politics

64 h. ago Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen supports renal patients with GHS100K, urges gov’t to absorb full cost of dialysis care

The Ekosiisen Impact Project, an initiative under Asempa FM’s flagship current affairs programme Ekosiisen, has intensified its support for renal patients across Ghana, following a distress call from the Renal Patients Association of Ghana. Responding swiftly to an SOS appeal from the Association’s President, Baffuor Kojo Ahenkorah, the team behind the Ekosiisen Impact Project has […]

Politics

3 d. ago Embrace rural postings to address shortage – Dr Apaak urges teachers

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has made a passionate appeal to newly qualified teachers to accept postings to rural and underserved communities, emphasising that their commitment is crucial to bridging the nation's persistent educational disparities.

Politics

3 d. ago Mahama pledges accountability for $10 billion “Big Push” funded by oil revenue

President John Dramani Mahama has moved to assuage public concerns over the management of natural resource wealth, assuring that oil revenues earmarked for his ambitious $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure initiative will be disbursed and managed with utmost efficiency and transparency. The President’s pledge came during a crucial courtesy call from members of the Public […]

Economics

3 d. ago Shun electoral violence to safeguard human rights and democracy – Kumawu MP appeals

The Chairman of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee, Ernest Yaw Anim, has called on Ghanaians to eschew all forms of electoral violence and election-related malfeasance in order to safeguard the country’s democratic gains, uphold human rights, and achieve sustainable development.

Events