2 h. ago Delta named No. 1 American Red Cross corporate blood drive sponsor for eighth consecutive year 

Delta’s steadfast commitment to life-giving blood drives made the airline the No. 1 corporate blood drive sponsor of the American Red Cross for the eighth consecutive year, with employees, retirees and customers contributing a record 16,178 units of blood in fiscal year 2025 (FYE 6/30).     Giving blood is essential, and the need remains high as blood supply is […]

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6 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 […]

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6 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.

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11 h. ago Telecel Ghana rewards 12th Dream Car Promo Winner with brand

Telecel Ghana has presented a brand-new Hyundai Creta to Mr. Toufiq Ahmed Mustapha, the grand prize winner of the 12th cycle of its flagship customer reward initiative, the Dream Car Promo.

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31 h. ago UHAS hosts leadership chat to empower oncology nurses for cancer care advancement

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has hosted a capacity-building session for participants of the Oncology Nursing Leadership Programme (ONLEP) and the university’s student body, focusing on preparing nurses to take up leadership roles in specialised cancer care. The event, dubbed the ONLEP Fireside Leadership Chat, was designed to expose oncology nurses to […]

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53 h. ago What Ghana Must Fix: ISSER’s GSDO 2024 report exposes key social gaps in housing, jobs, and governance

Ghana’s housing sector continues to be dominated by self-builders—individuals and households constructing their own homes—who account for 90% of the approximately 45,000 housing units delivered annually. And according to the 2024 Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) report by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, the self-build sub-sector receives limited policy support despite its size and contribution to local economies and employment.

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58 h. ago Professor Gyampo exposes shipping lines over “arbitrary” exchange rates

The quest to reduce the high cost of doing business is facing a significant hurdle, as the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) points fingers at international shipping lines for allegedly imposing arbitrary exchange rates and actively resisting regulatory oversight. Professor Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the GSA, revealed that his organisation has completed extensive investigations into these […]

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3 d. ago Exposed: Face of thug who attacked JOYNEWS journalist at Ablekuma North rerun

This is the face of the man who assaulted JOYNEWS digital journalist Sally Martey during violent scenes at the Ablekuma North constituency parliamentary rerun on Friday 11 July 2025. The man, wearing a cloth mask that partially concealed his face, turned deliberately toward Sally as she walked near the St. Peter’s Society Methodist Church polling […]

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4 d. ago ECG to embark on nationwide ‘All Must Pay’ revenue mobilisation campaign

Management and the Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a nationwide revenue mobilisation campaign dubbed “Operation ALL MUST PAY,” aimed at clearing outstanding customer arrears. The campaign will run from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 25. ECG’s General Manager of External Communication Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, shared details of […]

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4 d. ago JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Administrative Officer, Receptionist at Onesta Ghana Limited

Job Advertisement Onesta Profile: Onesta Ghana Ltd. is an agro-industrial company specialising in oil palm development, processing, and trade facilitation. The company recently launched “Redgold Oil Palm Plantation (ROPP)”, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) aimed at developing a sustainable, fully integrated oil palm value chain in Ghana to transform the country into a major player in […]

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4 d. ago ISSER Report warns of falling Basic Education enrollment, stalled healthcare access

The Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, has raised red flags over declining basic education enrolment and ongoing healthcare infrastructure gaps, despite several government policies and major investments in both sectors. The flagship social development tracker, launched on Thursday in Accra by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, provides a data-driven analysis of Ghana’s progress in key social indicators, including education and health.

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4 d. ago BoG data: 66% of current national gold reserves amassed through Bawumia’s gold purchase programme

Data released by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) via its official social media channels have underscored the substantial impact of the Gold Purchasing Scheme initiated by former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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4 d. ago Yango supports tech innovation and youth empowerment in Ghana

2nd Edition Of Ghana Hackathon Held In Accra The second edition of the Ghana Hackathon, organized by Zindi Africa and powered by  Yango Group,  has been completed in Accra. The urban mobility and data science hackathon took place at The University of Ghana, Legon Campus on Saturday, July 5th 2025. Over 120 data science students […]

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4 d. ago Prudential Bank, UnionPay International intensify customer engagement to boost card usage in China for traders

Prudential Bank, in partnership with UnionPay International (UPI), has commenced a series of customer engagement sessions aimed at enhancing the use of UnionPay cards among Ghanaian traders transacting in China. The initiative seeks to equip customers with practical knowledge on using UnionPay cards across various digital payment platforms in China, thereby improving fund management, security, […]

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6 d. ago 64% of CEOs in Ghana optimistic firms will thrive beyond next decade if – PwC Report

The survey response data suggested that, in every aspect of the strategic decision-making process, Ghana’s CEOs are “outperforming” their African and global peers—whether it involves countering confirmation bias or big picture analysis.

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6 d. ago You used our data, now you want a rerun? – NPP’s Justin Kodua blasts EC over U

The NPP General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, has questioned the credibility of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to rerun elections in 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency. He insists the Commission relied on the NPP’s pink sheets to complete collation in the disputed parliamentary contest. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, July […]

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7 d. ago Kwaprow Zongo Chief receives recognition as ECOWAS special envoy for diplomacy

The profile of the Zongo community in Kwaprow, a suburb of Cape Coast in the Central region, has been uplifted, cementing its name on the leadership map of Africa after its chief, Sariki Abdul Karim Dawda Chika Mayei I was named as an ECOWAS Special Envoy for Diplomacy. During the Islamic Council Africa Assembly held […]

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7 d. ago Nigerian agency fines Multichoice $501,340 for data privacy breaches

Nigeria’s data protection agency has fined Multichoice Nigeria Limited, Africa’s biggest pay television company, 766 million naira ($501,340) for violating the country’s data protection law, a spokesperson said. MultiChoice, which operates pay-TV services DSTV and GOTV in Nigeria, has faced legal and regulatory hurdles in the past two years from authorities regarding contentious price hikes and tax disagreements. The […]

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7 d. ago ‘Turn data skills into social impact’ – Telecel Ghana CEO urges younger generation

The CEO of Telecel Ghana has called on the nation’s expanding community of young data scientists to transform their technical knowledge into tangible solutions to tackle some of Ghana’s most pressing challenges.

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7 d. ago Journalists urged to drive urban health awareness through data

Journalists across Ghana have been challenged to take a front-line role in spotlighting urban health challenges as cities and towns continue to experience rapid growth, with implications for public health systems, particularly in underserved communities. At a strategic media training workshop held in Accra under the theme “Understanding Urban Health and Strengthening Media-Researcher Collaboration,” speakers […]

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