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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.
A thriving rubber plantation is now a landscape of scars - what does this mean for the future of Ghana's rubber industry?
Illegal mining continues to plague the Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL) plantation in the Western Region. The destruction is evident, but the long-term implications for the region are only beginning to be understood -.
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?
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
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?
Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations
Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations remain legal tender.
A new World Bank strategy seeks to transform health systems in West and Central Africa - but how will they achieve this?
The World Bank has launched a regional strategy to transform health systems in Ghana and other West and Central African countries. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes and support productivity- but what challenges will they face?
Discover how a major international financial institution is supporting clean energy infrastructure in North Africa amidst evolving climate finance
The World Bank has approved significant financing for a new pumped hydropower storage plant in Morocco. This decision follows a recent shift in the
Wa West District Assembly has commissioned 10 new boreholes under a nearly GH¢500,000 water project to ease shortages a
Wa West District Assembly has commissioned 10 new boreholes under a nearly GH¢500,000 water project to ease shortages and improve emergency response.
The Wassa-Damang Youth Association is neutral on who takes over Damang Mine - but they have demands.
The Wassa-Damang Youth Association has stated they don't care which company takes over the Damang Mine. The group insists that community development remains their top priority - but what does that mean for the future?
Unregulated construction near the Akosombo and Kpong Dams may have serious consequences - but what could they be?
The VRA is worried about the increasing construction along the Volta River- activities that may increase flood risks. The developments may also undermine national emergency preparedness for the Akosombo and Kpong Dams- but what does this mean for the region?
Amid rising tensions, what changes did Trump request to the deal that could impact global oil and gas prices?
Tensions escalate as the US and Iran exchange military actions around the Strait of Hormuz- while Kuwait reports attacks. Negotiations to end months-long conflict face hurdles, hinting at global implications.
Ghana's seed system is getting a reset - but what does this mean for the country's broader agricultural transformation?
A National Seed System Reset Programme has been launched at the University of Ghana, bringing together stakeholders to discuss strengthening Ghana's seed system. The programme aims to create a modern, coordinated pipeline - hinting at the future of Ghana's agricultural transformation agenda.
Ahafo communities get a boost in their fight against tropical diseases - but what does water have to do with it?
TAAG has commissioned mechanized boreholes in two communities in the Ahafo Region. Residents have struggled with inadequate water supply, but this intervention may change things.
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.
A Tech Expo explored innovative solutions to galamsey - but will these ideas be enough to reverse the damage?
Academic City University's Robotics Club hosted a Tech Expo in partnership with A Rocha Ghana and others- focusing on technological solutions to combat illegal mining. The event showcased student innovations, hinting at a future where technology plays a crucial role in environmental restoration- but what solutions were presented?
A traditional leader calls for accountability on a major housing project - but will the government deliver?
The Mamponghene, representing the Asantehene, has urged the government and SHC to deliver the Dedesua Green City Affordable Housing Project in Kumasi. He emphasized the need for tangible results - but what challenges could this project face?