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DWM marks 44 years, calls for Affirmative Action acceleration

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The Developing Women for Mobilisation organisation observed its 44th anniversary on May 13, the first major milestone since the death of its founder and former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to women's advancement and demanded government acceleration of Affirmative Action Education and its implementation across communities.

4 hours ago · Joy Online

Politics

  1. DWM marks 44 years, calls for Affirmative Action acceleration

    The Developing Women for Mobilisation organisation observed its 44th anniversary on May 13, the first major milestone since the death of its founder and former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to women's advancement and demanded government acceleration of Affirmative Action Education and its implementation across communities.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

Business

  1. CPC staff deny GH¢4.3m shortfall; demand reinstatement

    Seven employees interdicted over a GH¢4,373,355.04 financial discrepancy flagged by the Ghana Audit Service deny responsibility and claim they were not given fair hearing before interdiction. The workers allege the audit team failed to consult them and that management misinterpreted figures without reconciling them with internal ledgers.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

Society

  1. Former Adentan MP discloses six-year kidney failure battle

    Former MP for Adentan Kojo Adu Asare revealed his six-year struggle with end-stage renal disease and dialysis, disclosing that a single session costs GH₵650 and he requires three sessions weekly, totalling approximately GH₵1,950 per week, alongside expensive medications and medical tests.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Three men convicted in Akyem Oda cutlass fight case

    The Swedru Circuit Court sentenced three men—George Okyere, 43, Evans Adayele, 20, and Joseph Nyabaah, 26—for a cutlass fight at Akyem Oda's New Station Area. Adayele and Nyabaah received 12 months' imprisonment with hard labour, while Okyere was fined 500 penalty units (GH₵6,000) and ordered to sign a three-year bond of good behaviour.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

Sport

  1. Ghana's relay team claims bronze at African Senior Athletics Championships

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team won bronze at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, clocking 38.74 seconds at the University of Ghana Stadium. Ivory Coast took gold (38.52 seconds) and Nigeria silver (38.70 seconds), as Ghana's medal tally reached four.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

World & Region

  1. Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence after China summit

    US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China following his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump stated he is not looking to have Taiwan go independent and said US policy on the matter has not changed.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online

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