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At least eight high-tension towers collapsed due to unidentified individuals tampering with them
At least eight high-tension towers collapsed due to unidentified individuals tampering with them

Vandalised pylons causing power outages in Ashanti region - ECG

The Ashanti Regional office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed power outages in some parts of the region to the vandalisation of the company's pylons at Ejisu.

Eric Kwapong Ministries launches ‘Leaders in Worship’
Eric Kwapong Ministries launches ‘Leaders in Worship’

Eric Kwapong Ministries launches ‘Leaders in Worship’

The Eric Kwapong Ministries, founded by Eric Oduro Kwapong, is gearing up to host ‘Leaders in Worship,’ an outreach event designed to bring together individuals in leadership roles from various sectors through the medium of music.

Addressing Plastic Menace: Apostle Nyamekye urges govt to consider innovative solutions
Addressing Plastic Menace: Apostle Nyamekye urges govt to consider innovative solutions

Addressing Plastic Menace: Apostle Nyamekye urges govt to consider innovative solutions

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has reiterated the need for the government to reconsider ways to discourage the single use of plastics in the country.

A section of the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Inset: Some management and staff of the hospital in a health walk as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of the facility
A section of the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Inset: Some management and staff of the hospital in a health walk as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of the facility

Tamale Teaching Hospital appeals for extension of Paediatric unit

Management of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has appealed to the government and benevolent organisations to help put up a paediatric facility to provide quality health care for children.

Kasoa murder trial: Court sets May 7 for verdict

The High Court in Accra has set May 7, this year, to decide whether or not the two teenagers accused of the murder of an 11-year-old boy in Kasoa for money ritual are guilty. 

Prez Akufo-Addo set to launch One Student One Laptop initiative for SHSs on March 25
Prez Akufo-Addo set to launch One Student One Laptop initiative for SHSs on March 25

Prez Akufo-Addo set to launch One Student One Laptop initiative for SHSs on March 25

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to unveil the highly anticipated One Student, One Laptop initiative for Senior High School Students on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Akwasi Agyeman — CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority
Akwasi Agyeman — CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority

Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting: Prioritise tourism in devt agenda: Sector fetches $3.3bn 2023 - GTA CEO to govt

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman, says there must be a deliberate action to put the tourism sector on the front burner of government policy because of its potential to be a key driver for national development. 

Newly refurbished entrance and administration block
Newly refurbished entrance and administration block

GCTU eyes ‘silicon valley’ status with improved infastructure

In the realm of sports development, the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) is setting its sights on achieving a "Silicon Valley" status, leveraging its growing infrastructure and technological prowess to nurture talents and propel its students onto the global stage. 

 Ursula Owusu-Ekuful — Minister of Communications
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful — Minister of Communications

Cabinet approves 5G network spectrum to bolster Internet connectivity

Cabinet has given approval for the establishment of a shared neutral 4G and 5G networks for all telecommunications operators in the country to enhance Internet connectivity, the Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has said.

WASSCE calendar date revised

This year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (WASSCE-SC) will now be written from August 5 to September 27, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed.

The politics of solving public problems

This past weekend (March 16, 2024), the first topic of discussion on Joy News’ Newsfile programme was the current power challenges or what we call in local parlance “dumsor.”

Phạm Nhật, Chairman of the VinGroup, with Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Chairman of the Jospong Group, admiring a citation presented at the meeting
Phạm Nhật, Chairman of the VinGroup, with Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Chairman of the Jospong Group, admiring a citation presented at the meeting

Jospong distributes Vinfast e-cars in Africa

The Jospong Group of Companies has secured a deal with a foreign partner to plan and deploy public charging infrastructure across the country to support electric vehicle penetration. 

Prof. Samuel Annim (right), the Government Statistician; Tom Norring (middle), Ambassador of Denmark to Ghana, and Carsten Zangenberg, Head of Communications and Sales, signing the agreement respectively
Prof. Samuel Annim (right), the Government Statistician; Tom Norring (middle), Ambassador of Denmark to Ghana, and Carsten Zangenberg, Head of Communications and Sales, signing the agreement respectively

Ghana-Denmark sign strategic sector cooperation agreement

Ghana and Denmark have signed the second phase of the strategic sector cooperation (SSC) on statistics to promote evidence-based decision-making in the country.

Francis Asenso-Boakye (right), Minister of Roads and Highways, addressing the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi
Francis Asenso-Boakye (right), Minister of Roads and Highways, addressing the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi

Pay contractors! - Asantehene urges govt

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to pay road contractors in the country to enable them to pay back loans they acquired for projects.

Amidu Issahaku Chinnia (left), Deputy Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, launching the 2024 World Water Day in Accra
Amidu Issahaku Chinnia (left), Deputy Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, launching the 2024 World Water Day in Accra

2024 World Water Day launched

The Water Resources Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has launched this year's World Water Day (WWD) celebration on the theme: "Promoting utilisation of water for peace."

The Air Force Helicopter that crash-landed near Agona Nkwanta
The Air Force Helicopter that crash-landed near Agona Nkwanta

Air Force Helicopter carrying 21 makes emergency landing near Agona Nkwanta

A Ghana Air Force helicopter with registration number GHF 696 today [Tuesday, March 19, 2024] made an emergency landing at Bonsukrom near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. 

Dr. Chrys Anab,  Executive Director of Tama Foundation Universal
Dr. Chrys Anab, Executive Director of Tama Foundation Universal

Tama Foundation calls for urgent reclamation of degraded mining sites in northern Ghana

Tama Foundation Universal, an extractive-centred CSO, working in Northern Ghana, has called for the urgent need to restore vegetations at degraded mining sites in the north.

GIPC
GIPC

GIPC worried over scammers impersonating GIPC staff to dupe business people

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is alerting the public to a scam involving individuals impersonating GIPC staff and requesting mobile money payments from investors and businesses for registration with the GIPC or renewal of certificates.

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful speaking at Parliament

Sam George blames NCA over internet blackout

A Deputy Ranking Member on the Communications Committee of Parliament, Sam George, has criticised the National Communications Authority (NCA) for its failure to restore Ghana's internet services following a nationwide blackout caused by undersea cable cuts.

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