305 The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Asantehemaa, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, on Sunday presided over separate grand durbars at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to mark the fifth Akwasidae Festival of the year. The colourful traditional event, held on July 19, 2026, attracted a large gathering of chiefs, queen mothers, royals, government […]
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Amoah Awuku chases Ashanti Secretary Job to revive NPP
292 A former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Atwima Nwabiagya South, Hon. Amoah Awuku, has warned that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) risks remaining in opposition for up to 12 years unless it urgently reforms its internal structures, restores discipline and rebuilds public confidence. The outspoken party stalwart made the remarks yesterday after filing his […]
Tourism Is Ghana’s Next Economic Goldmine –Chief Of Staff Julius Debrah
280 Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah has thrown his weight behind government’s renewed drive to reposition Ghana as Africa’s premier tourism and cultural destination, urging stakeholders to work together to transform the country’s rich heritage into a powerful engine for economic growth, job creation and national development. Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani […]
Don’t Play Politics with National Capital Relocation — CAC Chairman Urges Government
303 The Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) of Ghana, Apostle Abraham Amoh, has urged the government to ensure that any decision to relocate Ghana’s national capital is pursued in the national interest and not influenced by partisan politics. He commended President John Dramani Mahama for expressing willingness to consider relocating the nation’s capital […]
KMA Supports 57 PWDs With Cash, Equipment
375 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has provided financial assistance and essential working tools to 57 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) Disability Programme to enhance their economic independence and improve their standard of living. The beneficiaries received the support during a presentation ceremony held at the forecourt of the […]
Billions Spent, But Accra Still Floods…. Nearly $1bn invested in flood control over two decades as perennial flooding persists
429 Accra has received hundreds of millions of dollars in international funding for flood control, sanitation and urban water infrastructure over the past two decades, yet the capital continues to experience devastating floods that claim lives, displace residents and destroy property almost every rainy season. A review by JoyNews Research of official records from major […]
Salaga: Man dies after allegedly stabbing himself during fire festival
510 A man who is believed to be in his 20s, whose name is given as Sheihu, has reportedly died after allegedly stabbing himself while attempting to demonstrate what eyewitnesses described as spiritual powers during activities linked to the annual Fire Festival in Salaga. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday, June 24, […]
Kennedy Agyapong Extends Support to Kumasi Children’s Home
576 Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and businessman, Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has demonstrated his commitment to child welfare and social responsibility with a generous donation to the Kumasi Children’s Home in the Ashanti Region. The donation, which included assorted food items, toiletries, beverages, clothing and other essential supplies, was presented on his […]
“The greatest inheritance fathers can leave their children is not riches, but values, faith and integrity.” – Chief Julius Debrah
558 What began as a Father’s Day celebration at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Trasacco, in Accra turned into a spiritually uplifting encounter when the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, mounted the pulpit to deliver a sermon on faith, fatherhood and responsible leadership. The congregation, made up of worshippers from diverse backgrounds, listened […]
GFZA Showcases Investment Opportunities at Swiss Business Lunch
475 The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting foreign direct investment and strengthening international business partnerships following its participation in the Swiss Business Lunch hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana. The event, held at the official residence of the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger, brought […]









