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Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

Also known as: GBC · Ghana Broadcasting System

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation — state broadcaster that secured exclusive free-to-air terrestrial rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup, heading a consortium of television stations.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A fire outbreak at Jujeideyiri, behind the premises of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in Wa, has destroyed 16 rooms in a compound house occupied by staff of GBC Radio Upper West.

    Fire guts 16 rooms at GBC Upper West staff compound in Wa
  3. Joy Online

    The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that he will engage Parliament over the acquisition of portions of land belonging to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), following what he described as informal processes and unresolved compensati

    Parliament to push for compensation for GBC over land taken by GRA—Felix Ofosu
  4. Joy Online

    Mr Kwakye Ofosu also addressed concerns about staffing levels within the Office of Government Machinery, explaining that the institution now includes approximately 3,000 personnel from the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and the Information Services Department (ISD), which w

    Office of Government Machinery not burdened by political appointees — Kwakye Ofosu replies Damongo MP
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has secured exclusive free-to-air terrestrial broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    GBC secures free-to-air rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup
  6. Joy Online

    He also recounted his early involvement in the party, explaining that he became a ward secretary during the NDC’s establishment in 1992 while employed at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.

    Nii Lante Vanderpuye ready to contest NDC chairmanship if Asiedu Nketia steps aside
  7. Joy Online

    The Government has secured free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), ensuring that Ghanaians nationwide can follow the tournament without subscription barriers.

    Government secures free-to-air broadcast of 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghanaians
  8. Joy Online

    Amin Alhassan, Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC); Prof.

    Multimedia Group COO Ken Ansah honoured by GJA with Media Development Award
  9. Daily Guide

    In recognition of their roles in media development, governance and capacity building, Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof.

    GJA To Honour Amb. Gina Blay, Others For Press Freedom
  10. May 2026
  11. Business & Financial Times

    To illustrate his point, he shared an experience from his early days at the Ghana Broadcasting System (now Ghana Broadcasting Corporation) around 1958, shortly after independence.

    70 years behind the headlines: The journalistic journey of Cameron Duodu
  12. Joy Online

    At the time, the sector was largely controlled by the state broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, with limited editorial diversity and restricted access to the airwaves.

    Evolution of Ghana’s broadcasting industry paved way for the private media – GIBA President
World & Region

Ghana evacuates 1,000 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence

The News

Ghana's Government has announced a new evacuation phase bringing approximately 1,000 Ghanaians home from South Africa this week, prioritising women, children, the elderly, people with medical conditions and students, in response to renewed xenophobic violence. Nearly 926 Ghanaians had already been repatriated in earlier stages, with a further batch of roughly 900 registered nationals cleared for evacuation as of 25 July.

26 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 26 July

  1. Ghana evacuates 1,000 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence

    Ghana's Government has announced a new evacuation phase bringing approximately 1,000 Ghanaians home from South Africa this week, prioritising women, children, the elderly, people with medical conditions and students, in response to renewed xenophobic violence. Nearly 926 Ghanaians had already been repatriated in earlier stages, with a further batch of roughly 900 registered nationals cleared for evacuation as of 25 July.

    26 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 25 June

  1. Fire destroys 16 rooms at GBC staff compound in Wa

    A fire outbreak at a compound house occupied by GBC Radio Upper West staff in Wa destroyed 16 rooms on Thursday, June 25. The Ghana National Fire Service contained the blaze at 1:43 pm and fully extinguished it at 2:24 pm, with no casualties reported; preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by unattended naked fire.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Eight injured in truck crash at Kanda Overpass in Accra

    A truck carrying a container rammed into four vehicles at the Mobil filling station bus stop near the Kanda Overpass in Accra yesterday afternoon, injuring eight people. No fatalities were recorded, though the vehicles were seriously damaged and traders attributed the accident to possible brake failure.

    25 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Parliament to address GBC land acquisition without compensation

    The Minister for Government Communications disclosed that Parliament will be engaged over land belonging to Ghana Broadcasting Corporation that was acquired by the Ghana Revenue Authority through informal processes without compensation. Approximately five acres of GBC land were allocated for state use under the previous administration and subsequently taken over by the former Finance Minister for a ministry headquarters.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Mahama administration has fewer political appointees than Akufo-Addo's

    Minister of State Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the Mahama administration inflated the Office of Government Machinery with political appointees, saying current data show 233 political appointees under the Office of the President compared to 355 under the previous administration.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. GBC secures 2026 World Cup free-to-air broadcasting rights

    Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has secured exclusive free-to-air terrestrial broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with additional authorised television stations including Max TV, Sporty TV, TV3, Onua TV, UTV, Metro TV, Original TV and Woezor TV licensed to air the tournament through a National Broadcast Consortium.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Nii Lante Vanderpuye signals NDC chairmanship bid if Asiedu Nketia steps aside

    Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has said he is ready to contest for the National Democratic Congress chairmanship should Johnson Asiedu Nketia choose not to seek another term. Vanderpuye, a former Youth and Sports Minister, cited his long service in various party positions since the NDC's 1992 formation as evidence of his qualification.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Government secures free-to-air 2026 World Cup broadcast for Ghanaians

    The Government has secured free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, allowing Ghanaians to watch the tournament without subscription fees. GBC will lead a consortium of Ghanaian television stations to transmit matches as the Black Stars prepare to compete.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Ken Ansah receives GJA Media Development Award

    The Chief Operating Officer of Multimedia Group Limited, Ken Ansah, has been honoured with the Media Development Award by the Ghana Journalists Association in recognition of his contribution to the growth and professional development of Ghana's media industry. The award was presented at the 2nd GJA World Press Freedom Day Honours Night in Accra.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. GJA honours journalists and public figures for press freedom

    The Ghana Journalists Association will recognise Ambassador Gina Blay, veteran journalists, and other distinguished media practitioners and public figures for their contributions to press freedom and media development, as part of World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 30 May

  1. Cameron Duodu reflects on 70 years of journalistic practice

    Veteran journalist Cameron Duodu emphasizes that good journalism is absorbed through practical experience rather than abstract teaching, illustrating his point with examples from his early career at Ghana Broadcasting System around 1958.

    30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ghana's broadcasting evolved from state control to diverse private sector

    Ghana's broadcasting sector has transformed from a state-dominated system into one of West Africa's most diverse and competitive media landscapes through liberalisation and regulatory reform, according to the GIBA President. The 1992 Constitution guaranteed media freedom and enabled private participation, while the establishment of the National Communications Authority in 1996 provided the regulatory framework for private radio and television stations.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. Over 50 children kidnapped from northeastern Nigeria schools Friday

    Suspected Islamist militants abducted more than 50 schoolchildren, including toddlers as young as two years old, from three schools in Borno State's Askira-Uba Local Government Area on Friday morning. The coordinated assault targeted Government Day Secondary School, Mussa Central Primary School, and SUBEB Primary School, with gunmen striking around 9:00 a.m. local time while classes were in session.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GhanaThink Junior Camp guides Wa SHS students on career paths

    About 400 Form 1 and Form 2 students at Wa Senior High School participated in the inaugural GhanaThink Junior Camp, where professionals from law, medicine, arts, tourism, entrepreneurship, higher education, and media provided mentorship and career guidance through group sessions and networking opportunities.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline

    As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Training program to build Ghana's dedicated tourism press corps

    Inter Tourism Expo Accra and the Rebecca Ekpe Mentorship Program are hosting a training on April 30, 2026, to equip journalists and content creators with competencies in tourism, hospitality and business reporting, aiming to establish a structured network of media professionals to advance Ghana's tourism narrative.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana launches training program for tourism and hospitality journalists

    Ghana will host a specialised Training Program for Journalists in Tourism, Hospitality & Business Reporting on 30th April 2026 in Accra, bringing together journalists, travel bloggers, and content creators to build capacity in tourism reporting as part of a long-term strategy to boost tourism's contribution to Ghana's GDP.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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