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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 the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Echoing this vision, Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association and Editor-in-Chief of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Rebecca Ekpe, described the initiative as timely within Ghana’s broader economic transformation agenda.

    Rebecca Ekpe Mentorship Program, Inter Tourism Expo to train journalists in tourism, hospitality and business reporting
  3. Joy Online

    Rebecca Ekpe, Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association, Editor-in-Chief of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, and Founder of the Rebecca Ekpe Mentorship Program, advocates for the establishment of a dedicated Tourism Press Corps in Ghana.

    Building Ghana’s Tourism Future Through Media: The case for a tourism press corps

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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