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New regulations are coming for okada riders - but will these rules actually make the roads safer?

Okada riders will soon be required to join unions and use approved safety gear, according to the NRSA's Abraham Amaliba. The new regulations aim to improve accountability and road safety. Unions will be responsible for members' conduct, and riders must use approved helmets.

Okada is here to stay, but will new regulations make it safer or just change the game for commuters?

The NRSA acknowledges okada as a recognized mode of transport in Ghana. Abraham Amaliba stated the government aims to regulate okada for safety via the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - popularly known as the Okada Law. The law includes new provisions on vehicle safety standards.

Why are Wuru residents near the Burkina Faso border living in fear, and what does it mean for Ghana's security?

Wuru residents are demanding the release of youth leader Sadat Ibrahim, allegedly abducted in Burkina Faso. They also seek justice for Akorugu, a trader killed near the border last month - residents claim insecurity has worsened since December.

Why is the Interior Minister putting the brakes on gun licenses, and what does it mean for gun ownership in Ghana?

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has slowed gun licence approvals. The move aims to tighten firearm control via a digital registry and stricter oversight of importers and dealers - all to improve national security.

Ghana's gun amnesty program saw thousands of firearms surrendered, but what does this mean for national security now?

Over 4,000 firearms were voluntarily surrendered by civilians during a recent gun amnesty, according to Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak. The initiative aimed to strengthen national security and curb illegal weapons.

A new road safety policy will soon require drivers to arrange for towing much faster - or else what?

The NRSA says drivers must arrange towing within 30 minutes in city centers under a new policy accompanying the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Abraham Amaliba says vehicle owners will subscribe to towing services, like insurance. Discussions are underway with insurance companies.

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.

What changes are coming to Ghana's roads with the new Okada Law, and who will be most affected?

JoyNews' The Law discussed the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - also known as the Okada Law. The law legalizes commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles. The Road Safety Commission's Director General, Abraham Amaliba, provided insights.

What changes are coming to Ghana's roads with the new Okada Law, and who will benefit from the new regulations?

JoyNews' "The Law" will discuss the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - also known as the Okada Law. The law legalizes motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for commercial use once it is assented to by the President.

New gun control measures are coming - but what will they mean for gun owners?

The Interior Ministry is tightening gun regulations. The reforms include digitizing gun registration and streamlining weapon imports. The goal is better oversight of legally held firearms in Ghana.

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?

Why is a former Health Minister facing charges related to COVID-19 vaccine procurement and airport testing services?

Former Health Minister Agyemang Manu will face prosecution over the Sputnik V vaccine deal and dealings with Frontiers Healthcare. Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed that charges are being prepared following scrutiny of COVID-19 related contracts.