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NIA workers are threatening to strike- but what could this mean for national identification?

NIA workers are planning a nationwide strike- due to disagreements over the implementation of migration reports. The workers claim the delays have impacted their conditions of service- but what could be the consequences?

Are unrealistic expectations for immediate change hindering Africa's long-term development?

Across Africa, citizens are demanding immediate transformation from governments- despite inheriting challenges decades in the making. Is this growing impatience trapping the continent in a cycle of repeated disappointments - movement without arrival?

From post-war reconstruction to modern global challenges, the distance between ambition and achievement is measured by the decisions we make.

Walking through Gdańsk's historic shipyards, one is reminded that history is often driven by decisions made in moments of uncertainty. This lesson

The Vice President says Africa must develop its own technologies- but how can the continent achieve this?

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang addressed the Oxford Africa Conference on the need for Africa to lead its own transformation. She emphasized building systems rooted in African realities- but what does this entail?

New buses arrive, but can they overcome the hurdles that have plagued Ghana's public transport?

Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang commissioned 100 new Metro Mass buses as part of a larger government initiative. This move aims to address critical issues within Ghana's public transportation sector- but what challenges remain?

Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema M

Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema Motorway as residents

Newsfile will tackle the escalating debate on free speech and GN Bank's possible return - but what could this mean for Ghana?

JoyNews' Newsfile will host a conversation on free speech and the possible return of GN Bank. The discussions promise to be intense- with wide-ranging implications for Ghana's political and economic landscape.

Why does a policy analyst want South African companies operating in Ghana to pay for citizen evacuations?

Kofi Bentil is calling for South African companies in Ghana to take responsibility for the evacuation of Ghanaians in South Africa- due to afrophobic attacks. He argues that these companies should bear the cost, hinting at a significant shift in how Ghana addresses such crises.

A high-profile politician is in court amid claims of falsified documents and a missing fortune - what's the real story?

Chairman Wontumi, a prominent figure in the NPP, faces serious allegations related to a multi-million cedi agricultural loan. The charges involve deception and a significant financial loss to Ghana EXIM Bank - raising questions about accountability.

The EC Staff Union is pushing for significant changes within the Commission- but what are their key demands and why now?

The Electoral Commission (EC) Staff Union has petitioned the Chairperson for governance and administrative reforms to enhance transparency and

Six Akufo-Addo ministers are under investigation - what secrets might these probes uncover?

The Mahama government is investigating six former ministers from the Akufo-Addo administration - raising questions about past dealings. The investigations involve several high-profile projects and financial transactions- but what could they reveal?

Why are Gbintiri residents refusing to pay market tolls-and what does it have to do with a 14-day ultimatum?

Gbintiri residents and traditional leaders are boycotting market revenue payments-citing neglect and exclusion from the 24-hour economy initiative. The community demands fiscal transparency and reinvestment-or face a permanent breakdown in cooperation.

A British political party's audacious proposal to punish nations seeking reparations for slavery sparks global debate-what are the true implications?

Reform UK, a British political party, has proposed visa restrictions on nations seeking reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. This move by

The government's explanation for withholding spending to stabilize the economy has been deemed unacceptable in the wake of recent flood-related

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has criticized the Mahama administration's handling of

Why is the PAC investigating the Labour Ministry over missing vehicles and a 14-year debt?

Ghana's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is scrutinizing the Labour Ministry over some discrepancies. The investigation is centered around missing vehicles and a mysteriously ballooning debt - but what could be the cause?

Amidst public speculation, a presidential envoy sets the record straight on the true nature of a national observance and its timing.

Presidential Envoy Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah clarified that Ghana's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving is an annual event, not a direct response to

A proposed defence agreement between Ghana and Ukraine hints at deep, long-term involvement, sparking questions about its scope and the lack of

Ghana and Ukraine are planning a comprehensive defence cooperation agreement that extends beyond simple equipment supply. The scale of this