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New water projects in Ashanti could transform farming - but what will they really deliver?

Work has begun on two inland valley water conservation projects in the Ashanti Region, targeting communities in Sekyere East and Atwima Nwabiagya…

After years of neglect, work restarts on a bridge locals call a "death trap" - but can it truly be fixed?

Akyem Abenase residents are relieved as work resumes on a long-neglected bridge originally built during Kwame Nkrumah's time. The community hopes the repairs will address a major issue - but what impact will it have?

A nationwide strike has commenced, but what critical issues have brought TVET workers to this point?

TVET workers across Ghana have initiated a nationwide strike, raising concerns within the education sector- but what led to this widespread action? The union cites unresolved grievances and a breakdown in communication with management- leaving many to wonder about the future of technical and vocational training.

Why are NIA workers threatening to strike, and what impact will this have on citizens needing their services?

NIA workers, under the Public Services Workers' Union, are planning a nationwide strike. The strike is over unresolved concerns relating to their working conditions - and could have far reaching consequences.

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality cannot sustain permanently

Despite a wealth of data, Africa struggles to convert it into effective decisions-a challenge highlighted by recent events.

At the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology's 50th anniversary, BigData Ghana CEO Baffoe challenged Africa to leverage its abundant

Black Star Water Polo athletes helped move stranded residents to safety after heavy rains flooded parts of Accra, includ

Black Star Water Polo athletes helped move stranded residents to safety after heavy rains flooded parts of Accra, including Circle and Adabraka

Can West Africa turn education innovations into lasting systems for children in crises?

West African nations are convening for the ACCELERATE+ conference to scale education solutions for crisis-affected children.

Discover how anti-immigrant campaigns in South Africa are inadvertently impacting local industries and creating unexpected labor challenges.

South African clothing factories are struggling to maintain operations after thousands of migrant workers fled the country due to xenophobic

Discover how Ghana's Vice President is advocating for a more holistic strategy to empower Kayayei and safeguard their children.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a comprehensive approach to support Kayayei, focusing on sustainable livelihoods

Will university administrators end their strike as talks continue over pay and conditions?

Vice Chancellors Ghana is appealing to striking university administrators to return to work amid an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

Tsatsu Tsikata says the worst judicial manipulation in Ghana is receding, arguing that conscience, persistence and the c

Tsatsu Tsikata says the worst judicial manipulation in Ghana is receding, arguing that conscience, persistence and the courts can still deliver justice.

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?

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

A routine trip turned deadly when a trailer's brakes failed - what were the warning signs before the crash?

A DAF trailer crash at Krofrom in Kumasi has left two feared dead and several injured.

The aftermath of Monday's torrential rains in Tema Manhean has left communities grappling with unexpected challenges and a heightened state of alert.

Following a recent downpour in Tema Manhean, emergency services responded to widespread flooding and multiple incidents across the Tema Metropolis.

Discover how Ghana's healthcare sector is being recognized for its pivotal contributions to the nation's well-being and future.

The 5th Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards recently honored numerous healthcare institutions and professionals in Accra. This event

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?