61 m. ago GJA urges tougher laws, compensation for assaulted journalists

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, is calling on the government to strengthen legislation to protect journalists, warning that current laws are too weak to deter attacks.

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61 m. ago GCB Bank PLC launches Hajj Account to empower Ghanaian pilgrims

GCB Bank PLC has launched a Hajj Account to help Muslims in Ghana save and plan towards performing the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

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88 m. ago Exams malpractice shouldn’t be entertained at any level – Addai

Former Member of Parliament for Mampong Constituency, Francis Addai-Nimoh, has warned that exam malpractice must not be tolerated at any level in Ghana’s education system. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse Show, he described the recurring incidents during BECE and WASSCE as deeply troubling and called on students, teachers, and educational authorities to uphold integrity in […]

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1 hour ago Ghana’s Chief Justice removal unleashes political power struggle, judicial turmoil

The dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has shattered the fragile peace at the heart of the nation's democratic order. The event is more than a legal dispute; it's a dramatic sign of a deepening crisis that has now exploded into public view, exposing a constitutional fault line. This is not just a story of a public official's removal but a high-stakes struggle for power, forcing Ghanaians to confront a fundamental question: who truly holds the ultimate authority—the law or the executive?

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2 h. ago Government appoints KPMG as transaction advisor on the future of AT

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced the appointment of KPMG as transaction advisor to oversee the proposed merger between AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) and Telecel Ghana. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, September 5, 2025, Mr George said the move is part of government’s plan to create […]

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2 h. ago Apirede Developers partners with Broll Ghana Limited to launch Forest Hill Wellness Resort

Apirede Developers has partnered with Broll Ghana Limited to launch Forest Hill Wellness Resort & Estate,a 650-acre luxury lifestyle community in the scenic Akwapim Hills. The collaboration brings to market a collection of exclusive serviced plots for discerning buyers in Ghana and the diaspora. Designed to set a new benchmark for premium living in West […]

Culture

2 h. ago Mahama pledges partnership with GJA to restore Ghana’s press freedom ranking

President John Mahama has pledged to work closely with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to restore Ghana’s image as a beacon of press freedom in Africa.

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3 h. ago NCA has a mandate to collect GH¢240,000 fine from MultiChoice – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, says the National Communications Authority (NCA) still has the mandate to collect fines imposed on MultiChoice Ghana for failing to provide information requested by the regulator.

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3 h. ago Nollywood actor Segun Arinze arrives in Ghana for ‘Black Star’ stage play

Nollywood veteran Segun Arinze arrived at the Kotoka International Airport yesterday ahead of his role in the stage production The Black Star (The Teacher of Africa).

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3 h. ago 300 permanent staff of AT will keep their jobs – Sam George assures

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel George Nartey, has assured that the approximately 300 permanent staff of AirtelTigo will retain their jobs. The government has announced plans to restructure AT Ghana, formerly AirtelTigo, together with Telecel Ghana in what it describes as a necessary intervention to stem rising losses and create a […]

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3 h. ago MultiChoice requested 30 days, but 14 is enough – Sam George on subscription price cuts

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce its subscription prices but is seeking a 30-day window to determine the percentage cut.

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4 h. ago GJA to decentralise operations, brings flagship awards to Ashanti Region

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is aiming to decentralise its operations in a more coordinated way, using regional leadership for effective governance.

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4 h. ago Telecel Supports 1st Pan African AI Summit to accelerate Africa’s Digital Future

The Pan African AI Summit organisers have announced Telecel Ghana as a strategic sponsor of the inaugural conference, taking place on September 23–24, 2025, at Palms by Eagles Hotel, Airport City.

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4 h. ago Elizabeth Ohene writes: Removing a chief justice, removing our Chief Justice

I remember clearly how I felt the day I heard about the murder of three judges and a military officer at the height of the 31st December Revolution. It was an aching, paralysing knot in my tummy that wouldn’t go away. I was in London, newly arrived and trying very hard not to accept I was in exile. I couldn’t believe that something so gruesome could happen in Ghana.

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4 h. ago MultiChoice agrees to reduce DSTV fees, pricing committee established – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Sam George, has confirmed that MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce its subscription prices, following intense regulatory pressure. This comes after MultiChoice finally provided the data requested by the government regarding comprehensive pricing data, specifically including a breakdown of bouquet prices, tax components, and pricing comparisons with at least six other […]

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5 h. ago Foreign Direct Investment in Ghana: Residency by investment is the solution

As an Experienced Real East developer and a Multiple Award winner, who has been at the investment tables over the past 10 years across the world, discussing how our country Ghana can get huge benefit from investors around the world.  Recently,  it was amazing to see my President John Dramani Mahama step up and  has […]

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5 h. ago Ghana Police announce temporary road closures, diversions for Millennium Marathon

The Ghana Police Service has announced a series of temporary road closures and diversions in Accra on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to facilitate the smooth running of the Millennium Marathon organized by Millennium Marathon Sports Limited (MMSL). In a statement issued on its Facebook page on Friday, September 5, the Police urged the public to […]

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6 h. ago Ghana’s new ambassador to U.S. pledges stronger trade and diaspora ties

Ghana’s newly accredited Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has pledged to prioritise trade, investment, and diaspora engagement as he assumes office in Washington.

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6 h. ago Sports Minister’s ‘needless’ statement cost Black Stars against Chad – Sannie Daara

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and CAF Media Officer, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has blamed Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars looked on course for victory after Jordan Ayew’s 17th-minute opener, but Ecua […]

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6 h. ago Africa Oil Week 2025: AOW CEO Paul Sinclair on Ghana’s strategic role and Africa’s future

Ahead of the summit, Paul Sinclair, CEO of AOW Energy, shared insights with JoyBusiness’ Daryl Kwawu on why Ghana was chosen as host, key themes for the event, and the future of Africa’s upstream sector.

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