HomeNews

News

Strengthening Data Analysis for Effective Cholera Mitigation in Zimbabwe

To bolster the fight against cholera and improve response activities, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in collaboration with the World Health...

Sunyani Teaching Hospital sod cutting ceremony a hoax – Mintah Akandoh

Member of Parliament for Juaboso and the Ranking Member on Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the government’s sod-cutting ceremony to convert the Bono...

Public-private partnerships needed to bridge Africa’s infrastructure development gap

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are crucial to closing the financing gap for infrastructure development in Africa, and governments and the private sector should work together...

Three cars involved in accident at Legon Pent hostel

Three cars have been involved in an accident at the University of Ghana Pentagon hostel Saturday. The accident involved a BMW, Benz and a Kia...

JoyNews’ Erastus Asare Donkor reveals dangers he encounters during investigating reportage

"On some occasions, my family and I had to relocate so I could ensure their safety". These were among the many sacrifices and precautionary...

Current economic hardships becoming unbearable for Ghanaians – Catholic Bishops

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has asked the government to take urgent steps to stabilize the economy to bring relief to many Ghanaians who...

Kenya: World Toilet Day, flush with innovations for safer sanitation

Innovation abounds in the race to broaden access to clean water and sanitation around the world on World Toilet Day, marked on 19 November. In line...

There should be complete prohibition of mining in forest reserves – Kofi Bentil

The Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil says the state should not enforce the law on responsible mining. According to him, there should be a...

First Ghanaian elected to US Congress sworn in

Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) was sworn into the House, officially cementing him as the first Black individual to represent Rhode Island in Congress. Amo, a...

Kikibee CEO’s murder: Court grants Police green light to access mobile phones of 3 persons

A Madina District Court has granted the Police access to the mobile phones of three persons involved in the murder case of Bennette Agyekum...

Sights and scenes from Theresa Kufuor’ final funeral rites

Late former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor has today, November 18, 2023 been laid to rest. Mrs Kufuor was buried in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi...

Lack of opportunities forcing youth out of Ghana – Mahama

Former President, John Dramani Mahama says the rise in irregular migration is a manifestation of disappointment of the youth in the leadership of the...

Many injured in accident on Bole-Bamboi highway

Many passengers have been injured in an accident at Jugboi, a community near Bamboi on the Bole-Bamboi Highway in the Bole district of the...

Akufo-Addo urges support for implementation of Energy Transition and Investment Plan

President Akufo-Addo, has appealed to stakeholders in the country’s energy sector to support the implementation of the Ghana Energy Transition and Investment Plan which...

Dormaahene threatens to seek court interpretation on health insurance levy usage

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Osaedeeyo Agyemang Badu II, has expressed worry over the government's delay in payment of health service providers from the health insurance...

One injured, house and car burnt in renewed clashes at Nkwanta South

A six-bedroom house and a car have been burnt with one person receiving treatment at Nkwanta St Joseph Catholic hospital in the Oti region. This...

Heal KATH: Hospital halfway through targeted fund for renovation – Kwame Frimpong

The call by Asantehene for support to renovate the 70-year-old Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) is yielding results as individuals and corporate institutions...

FIFA Secretary General receives Choiseul Grand Prix award in Casablanca

Fatma Samoura honoured in recognition of her achievements as Secretary General; Progress in women’s football and development schemes central themes of speech; Vows to...

2024 Budget: Gov’t took advantage of Ghanaians – Ken Thompson

Chief Executive of Dalex Finance Limited, Kenneth Thompson, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by the government....

Farm gate prices of pork to go up by 20% from December 1

If you are a pork lover, be prepared to pay more for the product starting December 1 because the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana...

Teenager arrested over fake kidnap, collection of GH¢2000 ransom

A female seamstress apprentice who reportedly feigned a kidnap and demanded GH¢2,000 as ransom for her release has been arrested by the police in...

Theresa Aba Kufuor goes home today

Late former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor will be buried today, November 18, 2023. The final funeral rites will be held at the Heroes...

Asamoah Gyan reveals how Inaki Williams can score more goals for Black Stars

Legendary Ghana striker, Asamoah Gyan has charged current Black Stars players to feed Inaki Williams to enable him score more goals. The Athletic Bilbao striker after...

Chief Justice shuts down courts in Ada 

Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has shutdown courts at Ada in the Greater Accra Region following general water crisis as a result of the Akosombo...

South Africa: Balance Required to Ensure Sustainability of Regular Force Medical Continuation Fund

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has called on current South African National Defence Force members to reconsider their resistance to the increase in...

Mahama pledges to provide irrigation for all-year tomato farming

Former President and NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, is pledging to provide irrigation systems for all-year-round cultivation of tomatoes. Such investment is expected to...

Gov’t killing local poultry industry to benefit financiers – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, says the previous government's policy to reduce poultry importation was abandoned by the Akufo-Addo-led administration. He...

Multimedia Group celebrated at Ghana Philanthropy Awards

Ghana's premier media conglomerate, The Multimedia Group Limited, has received recognition at the Ghana Philanthropy Awards. The event was held on the 17th of...

Raphael Dwamena’s body arrives in Ghana [Photos]

The mortal remains of Ghanaian football star Raphael Dwamena who died in Albania has been flown to Ghana. The body arrived on Friday evening following...

South Sudan: Peace concert in Malakal attracts huge crowd, galvanizes audience

In Malakal, peace begins with some 1,500 revellers from all walks of life uniting for a flamboyant concert sprinkled with healthy doses of updates...

Five Reasons to Attend MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023

This November 21-22, MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 (https://apo-opa.co/3R3Lg3O) will kick off in Nouakchott under the theme, ‘Scaling Energy Opportunities in Africa’s New Frontier,’ serving...

Police file injunction against demo in December

The Ghana Police Service has filed for an injunction against a month-long planned demonstration by three group set for December. The groups include Democracy Hub,...

Licensure exams needless; I’ll cancel it if I become President – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has reiterated plans to cancel the teacher licensure exams when elected President in the 2024...

Inform security services about suspicious characters in society – GAF to Ghanaians

https://youtu.be/MfbW2taaBmY The General Officer Commanding Central Command, Brigadier General Charles Agyemang-Prempeh has admonished Ghanaians to swiftly release information to the security services anytime they identify...

Kofi Akpaloo hit with sad news

Founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, is heartbroken over the death of two family members. The deceased, according...

Gov’t to establish National Defence University

President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed that a National Defense University be established early next year. According to him, the university will be a multidisciplinary...

Civil Service must reprimand Finance Ministry – Kwabena Donkor

Ranking Member on the Employment Committee of Parliament, Dr Kwabena Donkor has condemned the staff of the Finance Ministry for cheering the Minister, Ken...

NPP supports KATH renovation with GH¢200K

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has contributed GH¢200,000 towards the renovation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). The donation was made on Friday, November...

Stop attacking Electrochem – Atta-Akyea warns Ada residents

The Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta-Akyea, has stated that the opposition by residents of Ada against the salt...

Teacher, nursing trainees’ allowance shouldn’t be cancelled – Director

The debate about whether to maintain or cancel the teacher and nurse trainees' allowances is a political banter again. While many from the opposition National...