3 d. ago Flush the Crisis: Why Ghana can’t wait until 2103 to Fix the Toilet crisis

President John Dramani Mahama's declaration that "it is unacceptable that in 2025, open defecation persists in parts of Ghana" is a stark reminder of one of the country’s most persistent public health and development challenges. Speaking at the launch of Ghana's 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), President Mahama called for a firm crackdown on building permits issued without toilet facilities, arguing that the country’s sanitation crisis is less about awareness and more about gaps in investment, enforcement, and community engagement.

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4 d. ago ISSER Director urges private sector support for research dissemination

Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has called on industry players and private sector actors to actively support research and dissemination initiatives that can help shape public policy and foster inclusive national development. He pointed to the critical role of collaboration in translating research findings into actionable outcomes that improve lives and inform governance. Professor Quartey made the call during the launch in Accra of the 7th edition of Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, one of ISSER’s flagship biennial publications, on Thursday.

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4 d. ago Development must be just, inclusive, and participatory – GII boss at ISSER Report launch

The Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), Mrs. Mary Awelana Addah, has underscored the need for Ghana’s development agenda to be rooted in justice, inclusion, and public participation. She made the call while chairing the launch of the 7th edition of the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) in Accra.

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4 d. ago Excessive rain, poor sunlight, plummeting cocoa yields – Concerned farmers

The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana is sounding the alarm over the detrimental impact of adverse weather conditions on the nation’s cocoa production. During a recent tour aimed at identifying challenges across the country’s 72 cocoa districts, the association witnessed firsthand the significant struggles that cocoa farmers are currently facing, which threaten not only their […]

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5 d. ago New date announced for launch of 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards

The official launch date for the 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards has been rescheduled to Saturday, 19th July 2025

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7 d. ago EPL Ghana celebrates graduation of 6th cohort of public service fellows 

Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) of Ghana marked a significant milestone on July 2, 2025, as it celebrated the graduation of the 6th Cohort of its flagship Public Service Fellowship.

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8 d. ago GAEC marks day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa with focus on nuclear and space technology for water management

Ghana joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa with a high-level webinar highlighting the role of advanced technologies in sustainable water resources management.

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1 week ago EU, UNICEF, UNHCR launch €2.7m initiative for forcibly displaced persons in Northern Ghana

The European Union (EU), UNICEF and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launcheda €2.7 million multi-donor initiative in northern Ghana to significantly strengthen the resilience and improve the lives of forcibly displaced persons and their host communities.

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1 week ago Malta Guinness ignites a movement with the launch of it We Move campaign

Something electric happened on Tuesday, July 1, at the Guinness Ghana premises — the official launch of Malta Guinness We Move, a bold new chapter that celebrates Ghana’s everyday go-getters.

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1 week ago Government pledges to settle NIA staff arrears by August following strike suspension

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has assured its staff that all arrears owed from January to June will be fully settled by July 2025.

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1 week ago Parliament to embrace local languages in debates – Speaker Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced that Members of Parliament (MPs) will soon be allowed to use local languages during parliamentary debates, in a move aimed at promoting Ghana’s cultural identity and enhancing inclusivity in national discourse. Speaking at the launch of the Open Parliament Action Plan, Mr Bagbin stressed […]

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2 w. ago NPP flagbearer race: Mike Oquaye urges rich ideas, not divisive rhetoric

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has criticised what he describes as divisive campaigning by some New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopefuls, calling instead for a clean, issue-based contest rooted in rich ideas for both the party and Ghana. Speaking at the launch of the party’s new ideological centre, the Patriotic Institute, in Accra, the NPP stalwart advocated for a progressive and unifying campaign. He urged aspirants who resort to tearing the party apart with their utterances to be guided by history and focus on substance over personal attacks.

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2 w. ago Elephant in the room: Why Ghana missed the June deadline for 5G rollout

On November 1, 2024, a grand ceremony at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel marked what was billed as the launch of Ghana’s first shared 4G/5G network under an exclusive 10-year licence awarded to the Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC). But contrary to public perception, this was merely ceremonial—not an operational launch. Seven months later, Ghana still has no live public 5G network. At the time, the then Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, boldly assured Ghanaians that all three telcos—MTN, Telecel, and AT Ghana—would be offering 5G services by December 2024. “The network is ready,” she said. Yet, not a single live 5G service has gone public. The timeline has since shifted—from December 2024 to January 2025, then to May, and most recently, to June 2025.

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2 w. ago Parliament marks global day with bold commitment to gender equality and open governance

Parliament on Monday, June 30, joined the global community to commemorate the International Day of Parliamentarianism, underscoring the critical role parliaments play in promoting inclusive governance, democratic accountability, and gender equality.

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2 w. ago Nkwanta conflict: Identify instigators and engage them – Security Analyst

Security analyst Victor Doke is calling on national and local authorities to identify the individuals fuelling the protracted tribal conflict in Nkwanta within the Ori region and engage them directly in meaningful dialogue aimed at lasting peace.

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2 w. ago The cedi must be respected – Coconut Grove Regency CEO tells Ghanaians

As Ghana prepares to commemorate Republic Day on Tuesday, July 1, the National Treasurer of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Ralph Ayitey, has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians to show renewed respect and pride in the Ghanaian Cedi as a national symbol of economic sovereignty and identity. In a wide-ranging interview with Myjoyonline, […]

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2 w. ago Civic education and deliberate policy crucial to restoring respect for the Cedi – Ralph Ayitey

In commemoration of Ghana’s Republic Day on July 1, 2025, Ralph Ayitey, Chief Executive Officer of Coconut Grove Regency Hotel and National Treasurer of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), is urging the state to prioritise civic education and deliberate economic policy reforms as strategic tools for restoring national respect and value for the Ghanaian […]

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2 w. ago The Cedi must be respected – Coconut Grove Regency’s Ralph Ayitey tells Ghanaians

As Ghana prepares to commemorate Republic Day on Tuesday, July 1, the Chief Executive Officer of Coconut Grove Regency Hotel and National Treasurer of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Ralph Ayitey, has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians to show renewed respect and pride in the Ghanaian Cedi as a national symbol of economic […]

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2 w. ago Asunafo North MP urges government to establish more rehabilitation centres

Ghana, on the 26th of June 2025, joined the global community in commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, designated by the United Nations General Assembly. The purpose of the day is to strengthen global cooperation in combating drug-related problems and to promote public health and preventative measures instead of punitive measures. […]

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2 w. ago Nkrumah Memorial Park managers commend government for restoring Founder’s Day holiday

The management of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra has commended the government for restoring the Founder's Day holiday in honour of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. They identified the passage of the National Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill as a historical justice and reaffirmation of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's "indisputable legacy" as the one who engineered and fueled Ghana's independence, making him the true founder of Ghana.

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