In a disclosure made in Parliament, Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, said that Ghana has received a total of $81.92 million from the World Bank under the Food System Resilience Programme in order to provide assistance to agricultural inputs and to bolster food security. According to his explanation, the financing will be…
According to confidential documents that were obtained by JOYNEWS, the board and key management of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) spent more than GH¢11 million on travel to foreign countries in the year 2024. This expenditure was carried out without the approval of the government, which is in violation of a directive issued by…
Sir Sam Jonah, a well-known business entrepreneur, has made a request to architects in Ghana to design structures that take into consideration the local climate, culture, and resources, as well as include elements of aesthetic appeal and durability. He made a speech in front of the Ghana Institute of Architects in Cape Coast in which…
Within the Fanteakwa South District, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) located in the Eastern Region has implemented a significant enforcement operation in the town of Osino. The operation has been directed at enterprises and illicit mining activities that are operating without the necessary permissions. In the course of the investigation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
The issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is not just a matter of social injustice; it is a public health crisis that has far-reaching physical, psychological, and economic repercussions. Survivors often encounter chronic pain, reproductive issues, and mental health challenges, which place a burden on families, communities, and healthcare systems. The price that society has to…
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed its concerns over the High Court verdict that invalidated the results of the 2024 parliamentary election in the Kpandai Constituency. They maintain that the election was conducted in a fair manner and that the outcome accurately represented the desires of the electorate. On Monday, November 24, the caucus…
The Majority and Minority in Parliament had different things to say about the 2026 budget statement last Friday. The Majority called it a “budget of hope,” while the Minority told people to be careful when reading it. Peter Lanchene Toobu, an NDC MP for Wa West, praised the budget for its focus on respect, good…
Lawyer and Executive Director of the Ark Foundation Dr. Angela Dwamena Aboagye is very worried that Ghana is still not doing enough to stop gender-based violence. She says that the country’s response is weak and stuck. Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show on Tuesday, November 25, she stated that after many years of working in…
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has asked the media to work more closely with Parliament to rebuild trust in Ghana’s democratic institutions. He said that even though 73% of Ghanaians want democracy, only 49% are satisfied with it, and MPs and government agencies are still some of the least trusted groups in the…
Eric Opoku, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has made a big change in policy: starting in 2026, all government agriculture programs in Ghana will have to use only locally grown seeds. He made the decision while speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, November 24. He said it was because of…
