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The words of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. still echo, “of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.” In Ghana today, few issues capture this truth more clearly than cervical cancer, a largely preventable diseasenues to claim the lives of far too many women.

The Accra High Court has adjourned to January 26 an application for judicial review by way of certiorari filed by social media influencer Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, and two others who are facing extradition proceedings.

Ghana’s leading quality fuel brand, has extended a warm welcome to Emmanuel and his friends from the BMW Club as they embark on their extraordinary journey around the world. The team, led by the iconic 1988 BMW E34, affectionately known as Theodore, has arrived in Ghana, marking their first stop on the African continent. This

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has underscored the need for sustained review of education initiatives and partnerships to ensure they deliver meaningful outcomes for Ghana’s long-term development.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has expressed optimism that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana, even as the United States continues to review the legal processes surrounding his case. Speaking to JoyNews on Wednesday, January 21, Mr Ayine said he had monitored the recent immigration hearing but could not disclose confidential discussions with US authorities. He clarified the distinction between the ongoing US immigration proceedings and any extradition request.

Notwithstanding the positives, the report pointed out that the proportion of people (34%) who indicated they are not happy with the way things are going in Ghana shows that a sizeable minority of the population remains discontented about national progress. This highlights the fragility of public optimism and underscores the importance of addressing issues that directly affect everyday life.

For most of human history, the wealth of nations has been written first in the soil, then in the sky, and now increasingly in the sea.

Contractors have resumed full-scale works on the Bekwai roundabout to Santasi road project after stalling for over 6 months now.

For decades, modern banking systems have been built on a narrow definition of financial identity. You are considered “bankable” if you have a payslip, a formal employer, a credit history, collateral, and a verifiable address.

Residents of Subriso and surrounding communities in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region are protesting the deplorable state of the Manfo-Subriso road.

Opanyin Atta Kofi (Worabaman Panyin), Agona Swedru, Opanyin Kwame Adam (Agona Ebusuapanyin, Woraba, Agona Swedru). Chief Annobil Anona Ebusuapanyin( Winneba), Nenyi Kwesi Effirim, Nana Annobil Vii (Twafoo Hene of Efutu, Winneba). Nana Obosu Ii, Odikro of Ateitu, Nenyi Kow Abowie Ababio Ii(Gyasehene Worabeba, Obaahemaa Ama Bedu Ii, Auntie Efua Adoko, Opanyin Kow Emmissah, Rt. Rev.

The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM) has issued a statement informing the general public, especially HR Practitioners and service providers in the country, to register with the institute and be in good standing before practicing HR in Ghana. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CIHRM, Dr. Francis Eduku, said, the practice of

The man who killed Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, three and a half years after he shot him dead at a rally in the city of Nara in 2022.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, says he is hopeful that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana, noting that the U.S. Justice Department is actively working on an extradition request. Speaking to JoyNews on the sidelines of an interview, Mr Ayine said he has been closely monitoring the former minister’s U.S. immigration case and has received confidential briefings on the matter.

A delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, to discuss security concerns and deepen collaboration between traditional authorities and the state.

Multidimensional poverty in Ghana declined from 23.9% in the first quarter of 2025 to 21.9% by the third quarter, according to the latest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The report indicates that the decline reflects improving access to basic services and living conditions for many households. Within a

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and the Executive arm of government.

Asante Kotoko forward Albert Amoah says he is ready to hit the ground running after rejoining the Porcupine Warriors on loan from Libyan side Al Ahly Benghazi. The 24-year-old has returned to the Kumasi-based club on a loan deal until the end of the season and has explained that his decision was driven by unfinished

The Accra Branch of the Railway Workers Union has called for the immediate clearing of traders operating within the Accra railway yard, citing security concerns, unlawful occupation, and deteriorating conditions at the facility.

A Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Yegandi Paul Alagidede, has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to move gradually from borrowed economic doctrines that are based on looking externally for liquidity.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has directed the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to enforce the mandatory Local Cargo Insurance policy for all commercial imports into the country, effective February 1, 2026.

DKT Ghana has launched Femject, a new three-month injectable contraceptive, aimed at expanding access to affordable family planning options and strengthening reproductive health services across the country.

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has arrested 15 drivers in Ablekuma, Accra, for allegedly charging multiple fares, the union’s task force has confirmed.

For the past year, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has dominated headlines, daily, if not weekly, especially in recent months.

The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has cautioned the public against individuals claiming to collect money on its behalf, insisting that it has not authorised the National Security Secretariat, its operatives, or any other persons to demand or receive funds in its name.

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has cautioned against attempts to restrict foreign involvement in Ghana’s retail sector, highlighting the challenges posed when local operators act as fronts for foreign investors.

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, has announced government plans to support the private sector to establish three large-scale garment factories in Ghana as part of efforts to address unemployment and expand the manufacturing base.

Accra, Ghana – Renowned entrepreneur Frederick Kweku Anim, CEO of M-TES Construction and Engineering Limited, has officially launched Kar-Ker Automobile Services and Repairs, a state-of-the-art vehicle servicing and repair company aimed at revolutionising Ghana’s automobile sector. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including routine maintenance, mechanical and major repairs, electrical diagnostics, auto air-conditioning

The National Service Authority (NSA) has called on organisations across Ghana to recognise attestation letters issued to National Service Personnel (NSP).

In a fast-moving media and social media space, the word “allegedly” seems to have become a popular legal ‘safety’ net. It often appears in news reports, Facebook posts, TikTok, X threads, and comment sections whenever sensitive, defamatory, or controversial claims are made.

The Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi, has ordered the immediate closure of Alpha and Omega Chop Bar at Krobo-Odumase in Kumasi’s Central Business District, citing severe sanitary breaches.

The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee.

The Jungle Warfare School, in collaboration with the French Embassy, has inaugurated a three-week training programme aimed at combating illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.

The Keta Municipal Health Directorate in the Volta Region has reported a surge in mumps cases, sparking concerns among residents in the area. 

The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to supporting the Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod) local gold refinery, emphasising the active involvement of large-scale mining companies in the initiative.

The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has expressed confidence in the prospects for Ghana’s trade and industrial sector in 2026, describing the outlook as even more promising than the achievements recorded in 2025.

The Ghanaian is close to completing a loan spell at his former club before the close of the January transfer window.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has apprehended a suspect in connection with a robbery that led to the death of a miner at Asonkore SSNIT Flats Down in Obuasi, Ashanti Region.

The Amasaman High Court has postponed the appeal hearing of former fetish priestess turned evangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to February 5, 2026, when the court is expected to deliver its judgment.

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS)–UK Chapter has announced the appointment of a new executive team to steer the affairs of the association for the 2025/2026 administrative year.

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, has announced plans by her ministry to amend the Made-in-Ghana policy in 2026 to make locally produced goods more attractive and competitive on the market.

The National Union of Ghanaian Students (NUGS) has appointed Obiri Yeboah Samuel as President of its United Kingdom Chapter, marking a new phase in the leadership of the organisation representing Ghanaian students studying in the UK. The appointment, which took effect on January 20, 2026, makes Samuel the second President of NUGS UK since the

Christford Affadu Danful, popularly known as Ekow Black, has appeared before the Adabraka Magistrate Court over an alleged case of domestic abuse.

Chiefs and elders of the Sissala East Municipality have petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to create the Sissala South District, with Welembelle as its proposed capital.

Pressure group Arise Ghana has entered the second day of its protest at the United States Embassy in Accra, demanding that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta return to Ghana to face investigations over alleged financial mismanagement.

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Ms Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has outlined a series of measures the government plans to implement to strengthen trade, agribusiness and industrial growth across the country.

Ghana’s land registration landscape is a complex tapestry woven from colonial legacy, post-independence reforms and customary practices. The Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) currently introduces multiple regimes for land registration comprising deeds registration, title registration and customary law registration.

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has revealed that the government plans to support the establishment of three large garment factories, a move expected to create about 27,000 jobs nationwide.

The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has disclosed that several Ghana EXIM Bank loan transactions have been referred to security agencies following concerns over how the funds were approved and disbursed.

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has trained 155,216 young Ghanaians under its apprenticeship-to-entrepreneurship programmes and supplied 6,194 start-up kits to support emerging businesses.