Government has announced a new cultural initiative encouraging all Ghanaians, as well as friends of Ghana at home and abroad, to dedicate every Wednesday to the wearing of Fugu, also known as Batakari. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has instructed the Business Committee to schedule the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 — commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill — for consideration by the House. The directive follows the Speaker’s determination that the bill meets all constitutional and procedural …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, to conduct immediate investigations into allegations that the Amansie Central District Assembly has been collecting fees from illegal miners operating banned mining equipment. RE- JoyNews report on Amansie Central mining equipment tax. President …

Ghana’s banking landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, as customers steadily move away from traditional cash channels in favour of mobile-first financial services. New findings from the 2025 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey show that ATM usage fell sharply to 16 percent in 2025, down …

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has warned traders and service providers against maintaining high prices in an increasingly competitive market. He said that businesses that refuse to adjust prices downward risk losing customers and collapsing. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, …

Prices of goods in Ghana have generally reduced, and traders who refuse to adjust their prices are only hurting themselves, President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has said. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, Mr Boateng said the cedi’s appreciation has created gains …

How One of Ghana’s Most Influential Women Shocked Her Family with an Unusual Will A Will No One Expected When Ghana said farewell to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings — former First Lady and one of the most iconic figures in the country’s political history — everyone believed they knew how her …

A young girl has reportedly died following the use of an alleged charm intended to prevent her father from marrying another woman, sparking shock and concern in the community. The incident, which raises questions about the dangers of traditional rituals and superstition, is currently under investigation by the Duamenefa Foundation. …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana have expressed shock and disappointment over recent comments made by the Transport Minister. According to the Minister, the government is procuring buses to “collapse” the private transport business. In a press …

The United States Marshals Service has released detailed information on the arrest and detention of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), following a request made under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). News of the arrest of the former MASLOC CEO …