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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May 2026
16 MayJoy Online
… Nigeria’s military and federal police did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). …
More than 50 children kidnapped as gunmen storm northeastern Nigeria schools, residents say
16 MayJoy Online
… Take full advantage of it.” Syeduo Bomanjo, a journalist with Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s Radio Upper West, told students that their current decisions would shape their future. …
GhanaThink Junior Camp inspires Wa SHS career planning
12 MayJoy Online
… listed as non-compliant were the Minerals Development Fund, Metro Mass Transit, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Minerals Commission, National Communications Authority, District Assemblies Common Fund, Lands Commission, Youth Employment Agency, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation …
61 out of 185 SOEs met April 30 deadline for submitting 2025 financial statements
April 2026
28 AprJoy 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
28 AprJoy 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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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 →
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 →