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Ghana's roads are about to get a whole lot smarter, but how will this tech affect your daily commute?
The Road Safety Commission plans to expand digital traffic enforcement using the Traffitech project. Digital cameras will be deployed on major roads to detect offences like speeding - reducing the need for manual police patrols.

Is Ghana's energy strategy built on solid ground, or are there hidden cracks beneath the surface?
Bright Simons of IMANI Africa has questioned Ghana's energy strategy after the commissioning of the MT Asharami Ghana LPG carrier. He suggests the focus on LPG highlights deeper issues within Ghana's gas policy framework. Simons argues that political commitments outpace institutional capacity.
BreakingA senior police officer is dead - what could have happened at his Akweteyman home?
DSP Rockson Gyasi was found dead at his Akweteyman residence in Accra. The police have launched an investigation into the death of the officer - who was stationed in Tsito, Volta Region. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.

A Spintex resident reports a shocking home invasion - but what did the police find upon investigating the scene?
Police in Spintex have arrested a suspect after a reported unlawful entry. A resident reported a break-in on March 4th, discovering missing cash - GHC1,000 and $22,350. Investigations are ongoing.
BreakingA fatal collision near Tuobodom has claimed lives, but what caused this tragedy on the Kintampo Highway?
A head-on collision at Tuobodom on the Kintampo Highway has resulted in two deaths. The crash involved an Opel Astra and a minibus. Investigations are underway following the accident.

Why is an NPP MP questioning government priorities regarding sanitary pads and a major petroleum project?
NPP MP George Kwame Aboagye has criticized the government for prioritizing a GH¢300 million sanitary pad purchase over the Petroleum Hub project. He argues the funds could better serve the hub in Jomoro, potentially employing 800,000 Ghanaians.
BreakingA fatal collision on the Kintampo Highway has claimed lives - what factors contributed to this tragic event?
A head-on collision near Tuobodom on the Kintampo Highway has resulted in two fatalities. The crash on Friday involved an Opel Astra and a public transport minibus. Investigations are underway, and authorities are urging increased vigilance.

Should SSNIT registration be automatic for all businesses? A new proposal aims to protect Ghanaian workers' futures...
A call has been made for mandatory SSNIT registration for all registered businesses in Ghana. This is to ensure retirement protection for workers and sustainability of the pension system - but how will this be achieved?

Cybersecurity incidents are on the rise in Ghana - but what are the biggest threats facing young people?
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) reported over 23,000 public inquiries in 2025, including 4,604 confirmed cyber incidents. Mr. Agbeti of the CSA revealed this during a cybersecurity competition for senior high schools.

A Spintex resident reports a break-in, but what did the police find when they caught up with the alleged thief?
A suspect, Daniel Odai Afotey, has been arrested by police in connection with a burglary at Spintex, Accra. The victim reported GH¢1,000 and $22,350 were stolen from her home - police retrieved the cash and other items. An accomplice is still at large as investigations continue.

Why were Bills Micro-Credit officers suspended after a confrontation with a customer carrying a baby?
Bills Micro-Credit suspended field officers after a video surfaced showing an altercation with a customer holding a baby. The officers have been handed over to the Ghana Police Service for investigation. The Board is engaging with the customer as investigations proceed.

Why did a court sentence an Indian national after fake currency was discovered at his workplace in Accra?
Shubham Sharma, an Indian national, was sentenced in Accra for possessing fake currency- GH¢1.9 million and $191,900. Sharma, a former manager, allegedly replaced genuine company cash with the counterfeit notes while his employer was abroad.

A Ghanaian journalist is heading to the University of Chicago - but what complex investigations await him?
JoyNews' Kwetey Nartey was selected for the 2026 Stigler Center Journalism Fellowship at the University of Chicago. He is among seven journalists chosen worldwide for this program. Nartey will enhance skills in investigating financial crimes.

A Spintex resident reported a burglary, leading to an arrest and the recovery of stolen cash - but what else did the.
A suspect, Daniel Odai Afotey, has been arrested by police in connection with a Spintex burglary where GH¢1,000 and $22,350 were stolen. The suspect allegedly admitted to the crime and implicated an accomplice. The investigation continues as police seek to identify owners of other recovered items.

A new framework seeks to overhaul water management in Ahafo - but can it bridge the infrastructure gap?
IRC Ghana and the Ahafo RCC held a meeting to validate a draft framework for sustainable rural water infrastructure. The framework, funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, aims to strengthen WASH master plans.