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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.
A joint security operation leads to arrests, but what illicit activities were they allegedly involved in?
Twelve Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Ghana for alleged cyber fraud and human trafficking after a joint security operation. The operation, which took place on March 12, 2026, also seeks six other suspects. Authorities are investigating the extent of the crimes.

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.
BreakingA fatal accident on the Tamale Highway claims two lives - what caused this tragedy?
A truck accident on the Tamale Highway at Tahiru Akura has resulted in two fatalities. The victims were the driver and mate of the DAF truck, registration number AS-2626-S - investigations are underway.
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.

Why is Metro Mass Transit locked in a battle over its Opera Square terminal, and what's at stake for Accra commuters?
Metro Mass Transit (MMT) is resisting a private developer's alleged encroachment on its Opera Square terminal in Accra. MMT claims the developer's unauthorized construction threatens the government's plans for a 24-hour public transport system with 300 new buses.

A Tamale farmer's alleged attempt to bribe police raises questions about drug networks in the Northern Region - what.
Lukman Karim was arrested in Tamale for allegedly trying to bribe police with GH¢20,000 after being caught with suspected Indian hemp. The farmer allegedly offered the bribe to avoid arrest after police found two sacks of the substance concealed in soya beans.

A Tamale drug suspect allegedly offered police a hefty bribe - but what will investigators uncover next?
Lukman Karim, a farmer in Diare, was arrested for allegedly trying to bribe Tamale police with GH¢20,000 after being caught with suspected Indian hemp. Police are also seeking Alhaji Moro, who Karim implicated as an accomplice - investigations continue.

A deadly crash on a major highway has claimed a life, but what caused this tragedy near Asankare?
A fatal accident on the Accra-Kumasi Highway at Adansi 47 Breku has resulted in one death and one injury. The collision involved a cargo vehicle and a pick-up truck. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.