In a recent development at the High Court, six individuals implicated in an alleged coup plot have been convicted for conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason. However, Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Agordzo, Colonel Gameli, and another junior military officer, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, have been acquitted. The Read more…
Namibian President Hage Geingob, 82, is in “good spirits” as he receives cancer treatment, a senior official has said. A medical check-up revealed that the president had “cancerous cells”, his office said last week. It did not give further details of his condition, but said he would continue to carry Read more…
South African politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema says Ghana must deal with any traces of the suppression of media freedom. According to him, the media, which is the fourth estate of the realm is the only institution that shines light on the ills of society Read more…
Leader and founder of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema says voting without receiving the benefits thereof is meaningless. According to the the renowned South African politician, while citizens enjoy the right to vote for any candidate of their choice, there ought to be tangible benefits associated with this Read more…
Some members of the striking Senior Staff Association and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), clashed with the police during a demonstration at the University of Ghana. The group was ordered to end their protest because they did not observe the Public Order Act. Subsequently, JoyNews captured a video Read more…
A New Patriotic Party aspiring parliamentary candidate for Asante Akim North, Kwasi Kwarteng, believes he is the ‘new face’ that would unite the party’s grassroots in the constituency. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, he acknowledged the existing divisions between the camps of Kojo Baah and Appiah Kubi within Read more…
Delta Airlines has rounded up the year 2023 with several awards, recognizing the airline’s workplace culture and its operational performance. Recent accolades from prestigious organizations like TIME and Indeed have attested to the US carrier’s commitment to leadership, customer service, and overall operational excellence. TIME and Indeed are among the Read more…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has issued a strong warning to drivers and vehicle owners, urging them to renew their driver’s licenses and roadworthy certificates promptly on their respective due dates. The Authority emphasised that failure to comply with this directive will result in individuals being subjected to Read more…
A 27-year-old teacher, Bless Agbenyenu, who posed as the Member of Parliament (MP) of Akan Constituency, and defrauded Joseph Ahianse, a resident of Kadjebi in the Oti Region, has been sentenced by a Magistrate Court. He was sentenced to a fine of 100 penalty units (GH¢1,200) and signed a bond Read more…
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC-IJ) in a bid to strengthen research and funding opportunities for staff and faculty will organize a grant writing workshop on February 2nd 2024. The workshop is scheduled to take place online and is open to all faculty and staff of the university. Read more…
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) will be organizing its 2nd University-wide inter-faculty research seminar on Friday, January 26th, 2024. The seminar aims at enhancing training and curriculum for language translation education in Ghana and the diaspora. Ms. Siddarthar Agortimevor, an Assistant Lecturer at UniMAC’s Institute of Languages Read more…
A Valentine’s Day experience is always expected to be memorable, especially for lovers and couples. Spending special moments with your partner bonds the union strongly. It’s even better with Joy Prime as the channel returns the second edition of the Most Photogenic Couple series this February. The premier season witnessed Read more…
The company is planning price increases, even as many new users opt for its cheaper plan with adverts. Source: BBC
The video game regulator had drafted rules which would have limited money and time spent on gaming. Source: BBC
Residents in Bawku are living in fear after a bus attack yesterday that claimed the lives of six people. The unknown assailants ruthlessly killed two men and four women in a bus attack yesterday, pushing the death toll to 13. The recent surge in violence has heightened the concerns of Read more…
The flagship wrestling show will be exclusively available on the streaming service from 2025. Source: BBC
Hiplife musician Abrewa Nana has bemoaned unnecessary comparisons made among Ghanaian musicians. Speaking at a press soirée organised by the Ghana Music Awards USA on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Soho Restaurant in Accra, she said instead of people merely comparing musicians, they should rather think about what lessons Read more…
Economics Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, has stated that despite the positive improvement in the country’s macro-economy, the Ghanaian economy is yet to fully recover. His comment is coming at a time the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting a 15% end-of-year inflation in 2024. Read more…
Rating agency, Fitch, is predicting a favorable outlook for banks operating in Ghana in 2024. This follows the successful conclusion of the domestic debt exchange which most banks were negatively impacted. According to the UK based firm, the external debt restructuring will have little impact on the Ghanaian banking sector, Read more…
FAO Malawi, USAID and Malawi Government launch initiative to strengthen Animal Health system, Prevent Zoonotic Diseases and combat antimicrobial resistance. The Food and Agriculture Organization, through its Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases program, marked a significant milestone with the launch of the “Enhancing Animal Health&One Health Capacities to Mitigate Zoonotic Read more…