Nana Ama Bonsu has been officially outdoored as the new Asantehemaa (Queen Mother of Asante), succeeding the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The traditional ceremony took place on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, marking a significant moment in the history of the Asante Kingdom. Her unveiling as the 15th Asantehemaa […]
Ghanaian blogger and humanitarian Jullie Jay-Kanz has been named an Awardee at the 5th Global Women Leadership Summit & Awards 2026, recognizing women who are driving change across the world. The summit, held under the theme “Celebrating Women Leading the Future: AI, Innovation & Impact”, will bring together global leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to […]
The National Disaster Management Organisation has confirmed that 34 people have died across the country following the devastating floods that occurred on Monday, June 29. Out of the figure, 12 deaths were recorded in Accra, while the remaining fatalities were reported from other parts of the country affected by the floods. The Director of Inspectorate […]
The Ministry of Finance has transferred GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to the National Disaster Management Committee to support emergency relief and flood mitigation efforts following the recent devastating floods that affected parts of the country. The release of the funds follows a directive by President John Dramani Mahama to Finance Minister Dr Cassiel […]
In a keynote address that cut far deeper than ceremonial expectation, Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority, used Tuesday’s inauguration of Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana’s Seventh Cohort to issue what amounted to a quiet but urgent indictment of a culture of institutional silence that he argued sits at the […]
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that at least 12 people have died while nearly 500 others have been rescued following extensive flooding that affected several parts of the Greater Accra Region after Monday’s heavy rains. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, June 30, a member of the GNFS Public […]
A multi-stakeholder forum held in Sunyani has recommended sweeping reforms to Ghana’s mining laws and compensation framework following the presentation of a damning report detailing widespread environmental and human rights abuses linked to Newmont Ghana Gold Limited’s operations. The event, which took place on Friday, June 26, brought together community members, regulators and civil society […]
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has intensified its advocacy for disability inclusion by engaging the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, on the sidelines of the 2026 National Labour Conference in Ho. The meeting underscored the Federation’s commitment to forging stronger partnerships with government institutions to promote the rights and welfare of persons […]
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has intensified its campaign for equal employment opportunities, calling on organized labour and government to move beyond policy discussions and take decisive action toward implementing the proposed five percent employment quota for persons with disabilities across public institutions. The renewed appeal was made during the 2026 National Labour […]
The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shaffic Suleman, says Ghana spends an average of $92 million every month beyond electricity tariffs to keep power flowing across the country. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, he disclosed that the Ministry of Finance has been making substantial monthly interventions […]
The Minority in Parliament has challenged the government’s account of the incarceration of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, insisting that she was not committed to prison custody immediately upon her return to Ghana following her extradition. According to the Minority, the former MASLOC boss only […]
Private security companies in Ghana have no legal authority to use firearms, Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has said. The Asawase MP revealed what he described as a loophole that has allowed some firms to operate with armed personnel. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, Mr Muntaka said existing laws governing private security operations […]
