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Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

Also known as: GBC · Ghana Broadcasting System

State media broadcaster whose board was reconstituted by the National Media Commission in August 2026.

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May 2026
30 MayBusiness & 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
19 MayJoy 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
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

Society

PRAAD digitising historic paper records from 1800s onwards

The News

The Public Records and Archives Administration Department is digitising its paper records to preserve fragile originals, allow online access, and reduce deterioration; the effort includes archival restoration of newspapers dating to the 1800s. The head of PRAAD's Records Management Division also highlighted the poor record-keeping culture in Ghana and called on churches, mosques, shrines and schools to maintain archives.

22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 22 October

PRAAD digitising historic paper records from 1800s onwards
The Public Records and Archives Administration Department is digitising its paper records to preserve fragile originals, allow online access, and reduce deterioration; the effort includes archival restoration of newspapers dating to the 1800s. The head of PRAAD's Records Management Division also highlighted the poor record-keeping culture in Ghana and called on churches, mosques, shrines and schools to maintain archives.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 21 October

Expert calls for sex offenders register after school abuse scandal
Following a sexual abuse scandal at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, a communication and safeguarding expert has called for Ghana to establish a public sex offenders register, conduct independent investigations into abuse allegations, and end the practice of quietly transferring teachers accused of sexual misconduct to other schools.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Only 16 radio and TV stations pay music royalties in Ghana
Ghanaian rapper D-Black expressed shock that only 16 of more than 700 radio and television stations pay music royalties to GHAMRO, the Ghana Music Rights Organisation. He called for industry stakeholders to unite and pressure the government to enforce laws compelling stations to comply with their music royalty obligations.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

GJA demands report on attacks on two journalists
The Ghana Journalists Association has given the Ghana Armed Forces two weeks to provide a comprehensive report on investigations into reported attacks on journalists Philip Abutiate of Bullet TV and Kweku Dennis Sika of Sika Official. The GJA said failure to provide a satisfactory report would compel it to pursue the matter through legal, institutional and public accountability channels.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 5 October

Mahama directs creation of Local Government TV platform
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to establish a dedicated Local Government TV platform to broadcast activities of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. The initiative will facilitate live broadcasts of General Assembly and Town Hall meetings in selected MMDAs, with the goal of increasing citizen participation and keeping residents informed about local governance decisions.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
ILEE launches 2026 Nyansapo Fellowship for young policy advocates
The Institute for Liberty and Economic Education has launched the Nyansapo Fellowship to equip young Ghanaians with skills in policy analysis, advocacy, and economic development, targeting university students initially with plans to expand. The programme aims to train participants in policy evaluation, legal reasoning, media engagement, and market-based economic principles while identifying regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

Lekzy DeComic hosts comedy show with four generations of comedians
Lekzy DeComic will host "Lekzy Unleashed: The Godfather Edition" on 7 November 2026 at UPSA Auditorium in Accra, featuring comedians KSM, Clemento Suarez, Fritz Baffour, Tommy Annan-Forson, DKB and others, with music from Okyeame Kwame.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPC Ghana appoints Theophilus Sampah as WAFF World Cup media officer
The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana has named Theophilus Sampah as official Media Officer for the Black Challenge's participation in the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation World Cup in Mexico. The tournament will take place 13–22 November 2026 in San Juan de los Lagos, bringing together 24 national teams.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Nkrumah's legacy must translate ideals into concrete action
At the 2026 NkrumahFest, Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah urged Ghanaians and Africans to move beyond ceremonial remembrance of Ghana's first President and translate his ideals of self-determination, Pan-Africanism, and self-reliance into substantive action, assessing his legacy through enduring institutions and infrastructure rather than monuments alone.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister urges Africa to uphold Nkrumah's Pan-African vision
At Ghana's 117th NkrumahFest commemoration in Nkroful, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah called on Ghanaians and Africans to recommit to Nkrumah's ideals of self-determination, Pan-Africanism, and self-reliance, arguing the legacy should be measured by enduring institutions rather than monuments alone.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Government welcomes media criticism, values journalist feedback
Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the government is not afraid of media criticism and views constructive engagement with journalists as essential feedback on policies and programmes. He cautioned against abuse of journalism and freedom of speech, arguing that enforcing laws against speech that creates danger or threatens public safety does not undermine freedom of expression.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

Government to broadcast Assembly meetings live for transparency
The Minister for Local Government, Mahama Ayariga, announced plans to provide live coverage of General Assembly and Town Hall meetings across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in partnership with the National Commission for Civic Education and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. The initiative aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local governance and boost engagement in upcoming District-Level Elections.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 10 September

Ashanti GJA launches 2025 journalism awards for regional media
The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti Regional chapter has launched the 2025 Ashanti GJA Excellence Awards, open to all media practitioners in the region for works published or broadcast during 2025. The awards include two divisions covering eight news categories plus special honours for veteran journalists and the regional journalist of the year.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 2 September

Journalist Umaru Sanda criticizes harsh judgment of reporters in politics
Umaru Sanda, a broadcast journalist with Citi FM and Channel One TV, says society unfairly criticises journalists who move into politics, while professionals from other fields are praised for the same transition. He argued that journalism is a personal choice and that journalists should not be penalised for seeking political positions.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 19 August

NMC reconstitutes boards of four state media organisations
The National Media Commission has reconstituted the boards of the Ghana News Agency, Graphic Communications Group Ltd, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, and New Times Corporation in consultation with the President and in accordance with constitutional and statutory provisions. Dr Kwame Akuffo Anoff-Ntow chairs the GNA Board, Prof. Samuel Kweku Hayford chairs GCGL, Mr Francis Mills Robertson chairs GBC, and Dr Charity Binka chairs New Times Corporation.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Photographer prioritizes legacy over appearance in portrait work
Dennis Temituro, founder of Comme Lab, says his philosophy is to "photograph legacy, not just looks" and aims to maintain a signature visual language that adapts to briefs while protecting brands and reputations. He emphasizes professionalism, flexibility, and emotional presence in celebrity photography.
19 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 5 August

Abdul Hayi Moomen launches book on journalist working conditions
The Director of Public Affairs at the University for Development Studies launched "Newsroom Poverty: The Silent Crisis in Ghanaian Journalism" in Tamale, describing the book as an act of love for journalism intended to expose the difficult financial conditions many journalists face while performing essential public functions.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 3 August

Book launch ignites debate on Ghanaian journalists' wages and welfare
Communications scholar Abdul Hayi Moomen launched his book "Newsroom Poverty: The Silent Crisis in Ghanaian Journalism" at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, drawing over 300 attendees including politicians, academics, and media practitioners. The event sparked a long-overdue national conversation about the welfare and dignity of journalists in Ghana.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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 →