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A new clean cooking initiative is underway in East Gonja - but what impact will it have on the women in the region?
Women in East Gonja are now using cleaner cooking technology. The Eco-Flame Project aims to support national efforts to adapt to climate change- but what does that mean for the women involved?
Students are building a bushfire-fighting robot - but can it protect vulnerable farming communities?
Telecel Foundation's DigiTech Academy cohort 3 nears graduation, with students across five regions showcasing robotics, coding, and digital solutions. In Jirapa, a team is finalizing a robot designed to detect and combat bushfires - hinting at the real-world impact of the program.
Food safety in Ghana is allegedly threatened by dangerous practices - but what is being done about it?
A radio commentator laments the decline of food safety in Ghana, where contaminated food is becoming a public health concern - from waakye beans cooked with paracetamol to plantain fried with plastic. What does this mean for public health?
A system failure, or just a few bad staff? One doctor says Ghana's healthcare crisis goes much deeper - here's why.
Dr. Arthur Kennedy has strongly criticised the report on Charles Amissah's death, arguing that it misses the larger picture. He suggests Ghana's healthcare issues stem from systemic failures - but what exactly needs fixing?
Meet the Ghanaians who "do not wait for intervention, but become the intervention"-find out who they are!
The 2026 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards recognised twelve Ghanaian individuals and organisations. These changemakers are being celebrated for their self-driven solutions to social challenges-but what exactly did they do?
A Ghanaian MP is investing in education, but can it overcome a critical challenge in the Sissala West Constituency?
MP Mohammed Adams Sukparu launched the Sukparu Best Teachers and Scholarship Award programme in the Sissala West Constituency. The initiative aims to recognise educators and provide financial support to students - but a staff shortage threatens progress.
Over 160 students gained new skills to combat unemployment - but what does this mean for Ghana's future workforce?
The Yamfo College of Health TEIN chapter empowered students with vocational skills. This initiative aims to help students navigate the challenges of unemployment after school - but what skills did they learn?
A so-called international career program may be a trap - but what are young African women being lured into?
The Alabuga Start Program presents itself as an international career-development exchange, recruiting young women from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. There are reports that these women are being trafficked to produce weapons of war in Russia - raising concerns about exploitation and deception.
Drone strikes have killed nearly 700 civilians in Sudan-but the violence is only part of the story.
The ongoing civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has intensified. The conflict has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis-but what challenges does this present for the region?
The SLTF starts disbursing funds under the No Academic Fees programme - but will it reach everyone in time?
The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has begun disbursing funds to students in public tertiary institutions under the No Academic Fees policy for the 2025/2026 academic year. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on students - but what challenges might they still face?
Africa's top arm wrestlers converge in Accra- but which nation will demonstrate it's the strongest?
Accra is set to host Africa's best arm wrestlers for the 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship- with about 350 pullers representing 21 national teams. The stakes are high as competitors vie for continental glory and qualification to the 2027 African Games.
As the Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital celebrates a century of service, stakeholders are urging greater support for child healthcare-but
The Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital recently marked its 100th anniversary, prompting a renewed call for increased investment in child
The GRNMA President is pushing for a dedicated authority to oversee emergency healthcare - but why is this so important?
The President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is advocating for a more effective emergency governance framework. She emphasized the need for a dedicated authority to improve emergency healthcare delivery - but what changes are needed?
A motorcycle accident victim arrived at three hospitals, but what happened next raises serious questions about emergency care.
A report on Charles Amissah's death reveals failures in Ghana's emergency care system - from ambulance services to hospital triage. The question is now being asked if a series of failures across institutions contributed to a tragic outcome.
Asante Akim North is partnering with an NGO to tackle its sanitation crisis - but how will they achieve this?
The Domeabrahene has backed an initiative by Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) and Asante Akim North to combat sanitation issues. The project hopes to redesign resource life cycles - but what changes are needed to make it a success?
Ghana's children face a "slow, silent assault," but what does the Paediatric Society want done about it?
The Paediatric Society of Ghana is calling on President Mahama to lead a global effort. They want environmental destruction from illegal mining classified as a crime against humanity - but why now?
The National Ambulance Service insists its EMTs are well-trained - but are they responding to specific criticisms?
Following comments about the training of its EMTs, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) has issued a response. The NAS defends the qualifications of its personnel - but what prompted the remarks?
Ghana's Health Ministry has opened validation for qualified health professionals ahead of recruitment and regional posti
Ghana's Health Ministry has opened validation for qualified health professionals ahead of recruitment and regional postings scheduled from April to May 2026.