In the heart of Nairobi’s business district, a young entrepreneur named Ayanda gazed out of her office window, contemplating the journey she had undertaken. It had been a whirlwind of a year for her tech startup, DigiLink, which was designed to provide affordable digital services for small businesses across Africa. At just 34, Ayanda had…
In a quiet town nestled in the hills of Malawi, there lived a teacher named Chimwemwe. She was known not just for her skill in teaching but for her ability to inspire and lead. As the head of the school in Zomba, a rural district, Chimwemwe understood that leadership in education wasn’t only about managing…
Popular Nigerian skitmaker Brain Jotter recently arrived in Ghana for the launch of the highly anticipated stage comedy play, ‘U Play Me, I Play U’. This Ghana-Nigeria collaboration features an all-star cast including Jeneral Ntatia, Clemento Suarez, and Adwoa Orleans Lindsay, with Brain Jotter making his stage debut in Ghana. Written by acclaimed playwright Efo…
Amid heightened fears about the impact of illegal mining, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A.Jinapor, MP, has assured of immediate actions by government to tackle the menace. Whiles downplaying suggestions that the government had taken its foot off the pedal in galamsey fight, the Minister disclosed that the government will hold…
In a special JoyNews feature, Adjen Kotoku’s onion traders urgently appeal to government to fix the roads leading to the new onion market, which is severely impacting their businesses. Since relocating from Agbogbloshie three years ago, these traders have faced immense difficulties in sustaining their livelihoods. The move has been fraught with challenges – deteriorating…
The Concerned Citizens of the Komenda Traditional Area have informed the Ghana Police Service of their intention to hold a demonstration against the lease of the Komenda Sugar Factory to an Indian firm. The protest, initially scheduled for August 13, 2024, in Komenda, will now take place in Accra on September 17, 2024. The demonstrators…
This is outlined in a bill currently before Parliament, which will be actualized if the bill is passed. During an emergency Parliamentary sitting today, Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim raised concerns over the matter during the bill’s first reading. According to the Banda MP, there are serious issues among traditional leaders in his constituency about…
A military officer is under investigation for allegedly raping an 18-year-old girl at the Siim Lina Guest House in Soe, a suburb of the Bolgatanga Municipality, on Monday, September 2, 2024. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and raised concerns about the conduct of security personnel. According to the victim (name withheld), the…
Virgin Atlantic has announced its return to Ghana with the relaunch of daily flights between Accra and London Heathrow, set to commence in May 2025. This marks the first time since 2013 that the airline will operate this route, aiming to provide much-needed competition and choice for travellers. The new service is designed to meet…
Several shops in Kasoa were razed by fire on Monday evening. Firefighters are working around the clock to douse the inferno, which has engulfed a number of structures at Ghana Flag Junction. Reports say it started at about 5:30 pm at which point the residents called the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The structures affected…
