33 h. ago Gov’t moves to improve prison welfare, increases feeding allocation for inmates – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced sweeping reforms within the Ghana Prisons Service aimed at improving inmate welfare, enhancing nutrition, and equipping prisoners with employable skills for life after incarceration. Speaking at the first session of the Government Accountability Series, Mr Mubarak highlighted the urgent need to tackle the long-standing challenges […]

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3 d. ago Playback: Newsfile discussed Black Volta Gold fight, Ablekuma North rerun

This week’s edition of JoyNews’ Newsfile explored BLACK VOLTA GOLD FIGHT, AZUMAH VS E&P, STATE STORMS – BULLY OR BROKER? The show also discussed the violence that ensued during the Ablekuma North rerun. Watch here:

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3 d. ago It is possible to live and survive without being corrupt – Prof Bawole

As the country grapples with a declining reputation in the global fight against graft and staggering annual losses to corruption estimated at US$3 billion, the Dean of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Justice Nyigmah Bawole, has called for reforms. He believes Ghana must undergo bold ethical reforms or risk developmental stagnation caused […]

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4 d. ago Rotary renews pledge to fight polio, expand its impact footprint across Ghana

Rotary has renewed its pledge to do more good and increase its impact in Ghana. At a colourful ceremony in Accra, the service organization ushered in new leadership for District 9104.

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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.

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5 d. ago Access Bank pledges one million sanitary pads to support government’s fight against period poverty

In a bold move to support the Government of Ghana’s sanitary pad distribution programme aimed at ending period poverty, Access Bank PLC has announced a commitment to donate one million sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the country. The pledge was made during a courtesy call by the Group Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank PLC, […]

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5 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.

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6 d. ago Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro’s trial end

US President Donald Trump said he was planning to impose a 50% tax on goods made in Brazil, escalating his fight with the South American country.

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6 d. ago Mahama urges youth to lead fight against rising HIV infections

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a youth-led national conversation on HIV prevention as the country faces a concerning surge in new infections, particularly among young people.

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7 d. ago Mahama charges GoldBod taskforce to serve with integrity and discipline

President John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the newly inaugurated GoldBod Taskforce, urging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discipline as they take on the fight against illegal mining across the country.

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7 d. ago Danone becomes official partner of CAF reaffirming its commitment to health through food, sports

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Danone, a leading player in nutrition in Africa and the parent company of FanMilk Ghana, have announced the signing of an agreement, making Danone an Official Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025 and the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), […]

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8 d. ago We’re streamlining the galamsey fight, too many are running helter skelter – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the growing disorder in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, revealing that his office has had to urgently intervene to restore order among key stakeholders.

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9 d. ago Kumasi receives new boost to its culinary services as local eateries commit to boost economic growth

Some local eateries in Kumasi have reiterated their commitment to boosting the socioeconomic status in the Ashanti through improved culinary service delivery and hospitality.

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1 week ago Ghana’s Conviction of Agradaa Sets Legal Precedent for Crackdown on Spiritual Scams

The 15-year prison sentence with hard labour handed to Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, marks a significant step in Ghana’s legal stance against fraudulent spiritual practices. Convicted by the Accra Circuit Court on multiple counts of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence, the former traditional priestess turned evangelist has become a symbol in the fight against spiritual exploitation. “This verdict sends an unequivocal message that no one, regardless of their spiritual claims or public persona, is above the law when it comes to defrauding citizens," Prosecutor Mark Smith stated outside the courtroom.

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1 week ago Chief of Staff urges NACAP II team to tighten the fight against corruption

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has acknowledged that despite notable progress made under Ghana’s National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), corruption remains entrenched. Consequently, he has mandated a newly constituted working group to draft NACAP II, aiming to reverse the country’s declining performance in the fight against corruption. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the […]

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1 week ago Scented candles linked to cancer, respiratory diseases – Toxicologist

A toxicologist, Dr Regina Ama Oppong Wiredu, has warned that some scented candles may release harmful chemicals when burnt, especially in enclosed spaces. She says the chemicals are likely to pose long-term health risks such as cancer and respiratory issues. Dr Wiredu, who works with SYNLABB Ghana in Accra, said this in an interview with […]

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1 week ago ‘Galamsey Fight: State of Emergency must go with key strategies gov’t is working on’

Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has stated that the calls for a declaration of a state of emergency to fight galamsey must first be backed by actionable policies.

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2 w. ago Go Circular Ghana project closes with strong results in fight against plastic waste

With plastic pollution threatening Ghana’s environment, health, and economy, government officials, businesses, and civil society groups have come together to mark the end of the Go Circular Ghana Project.

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2 w. ago Deal with corruption and hold appointees accountable – Frank Adu Jnr tells Mahama

Former Cal Bank CEO, Frank Adu Jnr, has urged President John Mahama to make the fight against corruption a top priority in his new administration.

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: Government to outdoor cooperative mining scheme to provide alternative livelihood – NAELP Coordinator

The National Coordinator of the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP), Engineer Frank Pedro Asare, has announced government’s plan to introduce a cooperative mining schemes in mining communities across the country.

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