69 m. ago Importers and Exporters Association applauds appointment of women to GMA board

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has extended congratulations to Mesdames Jemilat Jawulah Mahamah and Esther Gyebi Donkor following their appointments to the Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA).

Politics

14 h. ago Expert wants gov’t to extend NSS allowance beyond service period

Local governance expert, Amon Kotei has urged the government to extend the payment of allowances to National Service personnel even after they complete their mandatory one-year service, until they secure permanent employment. His comments follow an announcement by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, who disclosed at a press conference […]

Politics

30 h. ago Cameroon’s Biya, 92, brushes off health fears in bid for new term

In June 2004, on returning from yet another extended stay abroad, Cameroon President Paul Biya came down from his plane and poked fun at rumours he was dead.

Politics

41 h. ago Fafali Foundation expresses gratitude after JoyNews Impact Makers triumph

President of the Fafali Organization, Raymond Amezado, has extended heartfelt appreciation to JoyNews following his recognition as the overall winner at the 2025 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards.

Politics

52 h. ago 1500 women in Ghana to benefit from Free Future Ready Skills Training & Job Placement

Jobberman Ghana has launched the SHE CAN campaign with the objective to train 1500 women between the ages of 18 and 35 in future ready skills and place them in dignified jobs across Ghana under the HAPPY Program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Agri-Impact Limited.

Events

5 d. ago Reading Club launched in St. George’s Anglican Basic School in Chorkor

The establishment of a Reading Club at the St. George's Anglican Basic School in Chorkor in the Greater Accra Region is expected to contribute to increasing literacy among learners.

Politics

5 d. ago Government recapitalizes NIB with GH₵1.4bn; ADB, CBG set for 2026 

Government has recapitalized the National Investment Bank (NIB) with GH₵ 1.4 billion. This, sources say was done in the form of cash and bonds to support the operations of NIB. The move is part of efforts to restructure the bank and put it on a strong footing going forward. In addition, government has been forced […]

Politics

5 d. ago WAFU B Cup 2025: The boys are ready to fight – Ghana U20 boss Desmond Ofei

Ofei is aiming to lead the team to glory following a disappointing campaign at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, where Ghana was knocked out by host nation Egypt in the quarter-finals, missing out on qualification for the FIFA U20 World Cup.

Politics

6 d. ago Sam George reaffirms stance on LGBTQ+, demands swift parliamentary action

Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed his unwavering stance on LGBTQ+ matters following Ghana’s recent abstention from a vote on draft resolution L.24. In a post shared on Facebook, Mr Nartey stated, “My position on the matter of LGBTQ+ remains steadfast. I have read the full statement Ghana made on the […]

Politics

6 d. ago Economy running on borrowed breath, not fundamental strength – Africa Policy Lens

Despite apparent economic gains, particularly the recent stability of the local currency, the Africa Policy Lens (APL) has warned that Ghana’s economy is operating on "borrowed breath" rather than fundamental strength. In a statement reacting to the injection of US$367 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the fourth review of its Extended Credit Facility Programme, the APL said indicators point to an overreliance on foreign support for the economy’s survival.

Events

6 d. ago Finance Minister congratulates new CBG board, reaffirms support for bank recapitalisation

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has extended his warm congratulations to the newly inaugurated Board of Directors of Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG), while reaffirming government’s commitment to recapitalise the bank in the coming year. In a social media post on Wednesday, July 9, Dr Forson said, “I extend my warm congratulations to the […]

Politics

6 d. ago Government to capitalise Agricultural Development Bank in 2026 – Finance Minister Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the government will recapitalise the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) next year as part of efforts to reposition the institution to better serve Ghana’s agricultural sector.

Politics

6 d. ago Emigoh Ghana, producers of Yomi Yorghut, returns for JoySports Invitational Tournament 2025

Emigoh Ghana Limited, producers of Yomi Yoghurt, have signed up once again for the 2025 edition of the JoySports Invitational Tournament. Ghana’s leading corporate sports event returns on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon. Following a successful comeback in 2024, this year’s edition promises another thrilling day of corporate sports, […]

Sport

6 d. ago Mahama reiterates Ghana’s readiness to lead a new era of maritime security 

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana's readiness to lead a new era of maritime security, innovation, and prosperity. 

Politics

7 d. ago IMF’s caution against artificial stability of Cedi vindicates our red flag – IERPP

The Institute of Economic and Research Policy Promotion (IERPP), says it has been vindicated by the IMF's expression of concern and caution to the government over its control of the stability of the Cedi. The Executive Board of the IMF, in its fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with Ghana, expressed concern about how the government has been pumping in forex to support the Cedi against major currencies, instead of allowing market factors to determine the stability of the local currency.

Politics

7 d. ago I want to lead Ghana to the 2026 World Cup – Mohammed Fuseini

With four games left in the qualification process, Ghana sit top of Group I, three points clear of second-placed Comoros.

Politics

7 d. ago Gospel artiste King Jappah to reclaim spotlight with new sound

Gospel highlife artiste King Jappah is staging a major comeback with a fresh sound that blends his spiritual gospel roots with vibrant highlife and Afro rhythms. 

Culture

7 d. ago Ghana’s IMF programme hit by major policy slippages and reform delays

Ghana’s $3 billion programme under the International Monetary Fund’s 36-months Extended Credit Facility (ECF) has been flagged for significant policy slippages and delays in reform implementation, according to the Fund’s latest review. The IMF described the country’s programme performance as having “deteriorated markedly” by the end of 2024. This was revealed in the Fund’s update […]

Events

7 d. ago UEW Dean gives back to hometown, supports classroom project in Northern Ghana

The Dean of the Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Professor Samuel Alhassan Issah, has extended vital support to address the infrastructural challenges facing Tampion Kukuo, a peri-urban community in the Northern Region. Like many communities in northern Ghana, Tampion Kukuo grapples with inadequate educational infrastructure. For years, the […]

Politics

8 d. ago Footballer Thomas Partey’s rape charges rock Ghana Black Stars, former club Arsenal, and World Cup hopes

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey’s rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom pose a huge danger to the Ghana Black Stars and English football. The possibility of losing Partey as a cornerstone player could weigh heavily on Ghana's morale and performance in the upcoming African Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This raises concerns for both FIFA and the Ghana Football Association.

Sport