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Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Also known as: GIMPA

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration—institution that launched a tech fair in April 2026 and hosts a Centre for West African Studies for Digital Public Governance.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A Senior Law Lecturer at Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Clement Akapame, has described Ghana’s newly passed legal education reforms as a significant step forward, while cautioning that more work is needed to strengthen the country’s legal trainin

    GIMPA law lecturer welcomes legal education reforms but calls for broader changes
  3. Joy Online

    A lawyer by profession, he attended Accra Academy, Opoku Ware School, the University of Ghana and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.

    Council of State eulogises Nana Akuoko Sarpong, pledges support for funeral rites
  4. Joy Online

    Among the dignitaries present were the former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Prof.

    Senior MTN Group Veep, Ebenezer Asante calls for ethical mainstreaming in leadership
  5. Joy Online

    The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), through its School of Technology and Social Sciences (SOTSS), has set the stage for a national push towards innovation and technology-driven development following the successful launch of the GIMPA Tech Fair & I

    GIMPA sets stage for national innovation drive ahead of Tech Fair & Industry Showcase 2026
  6. Business & Financial Times

    She is an Adjunct Lecturer in International Criminal Law and Justice (ICL&J) at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

    WORKERS’ DAY 2026: A tribute to the resilience of the judiciary
  7. Joy Online

    University of Ghana, which has seven (7 points), is slipping dangerously close to the bottom three (3), while Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) is at rock bottom with 0 wins and a – 20 goal difference, the worst in the group.

    UGCFL Season 2: Group A match week 10 preview
  8. Joy Online

    Other participating universities include the University of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration and the University of Media, Arts and Communication, among others.

    UPSA to host 9th Mini GUSA Games from May 5
  9. April 2026
  10. Joy Online

    He possesses a solid academic foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Procurement Management from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, and a Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.

    Colorful display of Ewe Culture in Wa as Volta and Oti community outdoor new chief
Sport

Ghana holds England 0-0 in symbolic football match

The News

Ghana drew 0-0 with England in a June 2026 football match, with the article framing the result as a historical reckoning—noting that England abstained on a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity in March 2026, then failed to score against Ghana three months later.

29 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 29 June

  1. Ghana holds England 0-0 in symbolic football match

    Ghana drew 0-0 with England in a June 2026 football match, with the article framing the result as a historical reckoning—noting that England abstained on a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity in March 2026, then failed to score against Ghana three months later.

    29 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 22 June

  1. Professor Kwaku Azar to lecture on Ghana's political parties' ideological drift

    Legal scholar and governance expert Professor Kwaku Asare will deliver a keynote address at a Solidaire Ghana forum on June 30, 2026, examining how Ghanaian political parties—particularly the NPP and NDC—have departed from the founding ideologies and visions of their founders.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. PPPs critical for Ghana's sports infrastructure development

    President Mahama's government aims to develop world-class sports infrastructure amid fiscal constraints and rising public debt. Morocco's structured PPPs offer lessons for Ghana in building a sustainable, commercially viable sports ecosystem through partnerships rather than government-led delivery alone.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Chief of Staff calls GIMPA to lead West Africa digital transformation

    Julius Debrah, Ghana's Chief of Staff, has urged GIMPA and its partners to use research and innovation to drive digital transformation and improve governance across West Africa. He said the newly inaugurated Centre for West African Studies for Digital Public Governance should produce knowledge that informs policy and positions the sub-region to benefit from emerging digital technologies.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. TOR MD wins award for transformative public sector leadership

    Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Edmond Kombat was honoured for exceptional leadership and strategic vision at the 10th Ghana CEOs Summit. The recognition follows TOR's recent receipt of one million barrels of Bonga crude oil and efforts to revitalise refinery operations.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Reverend Enoch Thompson elected Christian Council Chairman

    The Christian Council of Ghana has elected Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, as its new Chairman at the Council's 2026 Annual General Meeting. Thompson, who previously served as Vice Chairman of the Council, succeeds Rt Rev Dr Lieutenant Colonel B.D.K. Agbeko.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Opinion: Ghana needs audits of standing trees for public safety

    An opinion piece argues that periodic expert audits of trees in public spaces—such as parks, water fall sites, and campuses—could prevent deaths and injuries from falling trees, citing several past incidents including a fatal incident at Kintampo Water Falls and calling for accountability and proactive measures.

    21 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Cabinet approves National Defence University Bill for Parliament

    Cabinet has approved the National Defence University Bill, 2026, a joint initiative by the Ministries of Defence and Education that seeks to establish a single authority to award degrees, diplomas and certificates across all military training institutions in Ghana. If passed, the Bill would bring military institutions including the Ghana Military Academy, the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre under one academic structure.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. UCC wins 9th Mini GUSA Games; UPSA hosts universities

    The Ghana University Sports Association concluded the 9th Mini GUSA Games at UPSA from May 5–15, 2026, bringing together student-athletes from multiple universities to compete in football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, athletics and other disciplines. UCC emerged as overall champions with 50 medals, followed by UEW with 47 and KNUST with 39.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. UGCFL26 Group A wraps with four wins and one draw

    Match week 10 concluded the Group Stages of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 with five matches on 8th May at UG Main Stadium; four dominant wins and one dramatic draw determined the two semi-finalists from Group A.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GIMPA lecturer backs legal education reforms but seeks broader scope

    A GIMPA senior law lecturer has welcomed Ghana's newly passed Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, as a significant step that will ease barriers for law graduates seeking admission to professional training, but argues the reforms should have extended to paralegals, support staff, pupilage, and post-professional training structures. He cautioned that implementation will determine the success of the new framework and flagged concerns about ambiguities in defining law programmes and potential overlaps in regulatory responsibilities.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Council of State eulogises Agogo chief, pledges funeral support

    The Council of State eulogised the late Omanhene of Agogo, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, as "a pillar" in Ghana's political and traditional leadership and pledged support for his funeral rites scheduled for June 4, 2026, following his 51-year reign.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. MTN VP urges ethical mainstreaming in corporate leadership

    MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante has called for organisations to shift focus from profitability to purpose, arguing that the central crisis is not profit but orientation. Speaking at the Arganbright Partners Convergence Conference in Accra, he introduced the "Senseholder Value Accountability Framework" to help organisations recalibrate their ethical compass and address blind spots in their operations.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GIMPA launches tech fair to drive innovation collaboration

    The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) held the launch of the GIMPA Tech Fair & Industry Showcase 2026 on April 16, bringing together approximately 300 participants from government, industry, academia, and students under the theme "Innovating for Impact: Technology Solutions for Ghana's Future." Deputy Rector Professor Ebenezer Adaku stressed the importance of strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, while senior government and energy sector officials outlined commitments to advancing digital infrastructure and research opportunities.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Judiciary workers merit greater recognition and improved conditions

    A judicial officer reflects on Workers' Day, arguing that Ghana's judges, magistrates, and court staff—whose labour preserves justice—deserve greater public acknowledgement and must transition from endurance to renewal, with outstanding questions of welfare and dignity requiring completion.

    5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. UGCFL Season 2 Group A final round preview released

    Week 10 marks the final round of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 group stages, with the title race still wide open. The standout fixture features Lancaster Accra (16 points) against GFA (17 points), with GCAA leading the group.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. UPSA to host 9th Mini GUSA Games in May 2026

    The University of Professional Studies, Accra will host the 9th Mini Ghana University Sports Association Games from May 5–15, 2026, with 16 public universities competing in football, badminton, 3×3 basketball, athletics, volleyball, tennis and table tennis under the theme "Integrating University Sports with Academic Professionalism."

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Volta and Oti community outdoors new chief in Wa

    The Volta and Oti community in the Upper West Region outdoored its new chief, Togbe Mawutor Kudjo Kpordzime Afako, in a ceremony on Saturday, April 25, featuring traditional Ewe drumming, singing, and Bobobo dance performances. The 10th chief in the community's over 60-year history in the region said his priority is to bring people together and foster cultural preservation among the group with around 35 to 40 different languages.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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