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Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Also known as: GIMPA

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration — public institution providing education in management and public administration, recently hosting the KOICA Youth Leaders Programme launch.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Group A opened with the fixture between University of Ghana (UG) and Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). …

    UGCFL26 Week 10: Four wins, one draw on Group A’s final night
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. April 2026
  11. 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
Politics

MP Sosu receives medical care after GIMPA speech collapse

The News

The Office of Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina, says he is doing well and has received necessary medical attention after collapsing while addressing students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The office urged the public to remain calm and avoid relying on unverified reports about his condition.

24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. MP Sosu receives medical care after GIMPA speech collapse

    The Office of Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina, says he is doing well and has received necessary medical attention after collapsing while addressing students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The office urged the public to remain calm and avoid relying on unverified reports about his condition.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu collapses at GIMPA student event

    The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, collapsed while addressing students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) on Thursday, September 24. He became unwell during the address and was quickly assisted by individuals at the venue.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Poor land acquisition in development projects impoverishing affected communities

    Professor Helen Essandoh, Director of TRECK at KNUST, has observed that improper land acquisition and failure to resettle inhabitants for development projects are pushing many people into poverty. When people lose their lands for projects, they lose not only shelter but also businesses, farmlands, resources, and social networks that sustain them, preventing projects from yielding maximum benefits.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. GIMPA launches Africa Initiative for institutional collaboration

    GIMPA is strengthening engagement with African institutions and governments through the GIMPA Africa Initiative, aimed at promoting collaboration, knowledge-sharing and institutional development. The rector said the initiative will help bring African institutions together to learn from each other, with GIMPA's expertise in management, leadership and public administration adapted to the needs and circumstances of individual countries.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GIMPA receives no regular government funding, operates autonomously

    GIMPA's Rector disclosed that the public institution receives no regular financial support from government, operating instead under financial autonomy that requires it to generate and manage its own funds, though it occasionally receives government support for specific projects.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. COVID-19 forced GIMPA to borrow for operational expenses

    GIMPA's Director Professor Samuel Kwaku Bonsu revealed that the institution was forced to borrow money to sustain operations after the COVID-19 pandemic shut it down for approximately 11 months, during which it generated no revenue but continued paying salaries and other operational costs, eventually depleting its reserves.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Beauty Kabukie Apedoe appointed CEO of Inter Tourism Expo Accra

    The Management Board of Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) has appointed Beauty Kabukie Apedoe as Chief Executive Officer. She brings experience in tourism and hospitality management, public relations, and strategic communications, and holds a bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from GIMPA, where she was named the best graduating student of the 2023 class.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Boarding schools are colonial legacy, Ghana needs quality day schools

    Prof Stephen Adei, former GIMPA rector, has argued that Ghana's reliance on boarding schools reflects a colonial legacy and called for greater investment in quality day schools within local communities, citing the need to focus on teacher development, infrastructure, and technology rather than elite boarding institutions.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Prof Adei blames placement system, not grading, for WASSCE failures

    Former GIMPA Rector Professor Stephen Adei has rejected claims that the grading system caused high WASSCE failure and placement rates, instead pointing to weaknesses in the placement system or deteriorating academic standards. He cautioned against drawing firm conclusions from a single year's results.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. WASSCE grading system not to blame for poor results

    Prof Stephen Adei says the grading system cannot be blamed for poor WASSCE performance, since the same system was used in previous years. He suggests the issue may lie with the placement system or deteriorating academic standards instead.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Grading system cannot explain WASSCE performance variations, prof says

    Prof Stephen Adei argues that because the WASSCE grading system has remained consistent over years, it cannot explain variations in candidates' performance and suggests attention should focus instead on placement systems and possible declining academic standards. He acknowledged the grading system could be simplified but maintains it is not the cause of poor results.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Chinese investors visit Keta to explore agricultural and economic opportunities

    A delegation from Chongqing Zhanxian Group Ltd visited Keta to explore investment opportunities in agriculture, logistics, energy, transport, real estate and salt production. According to a GIMPA lecturer, the Chinese investors have expressed interest in acquiring about 30 acres of land for agricultural production, with discussions ongoing with traditional authorities.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 29 August

  1. The Luckiest sweeps swimming at JoySports Invitational 2026

    The Luckiest claimed first and second place in swimming at the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026, with McDan Group taking third and The Chosen Hospital & Fertility Centre fourth. The tournament featured 34 participating companies competing across sporting events.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Multimedia Group beats GIMPA 3-0 on penalties at tournament

    Multimedia Group defeated GIMPA 3-0 in a penalty shootout after the match remained goalless in regulation time at the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 set for University of Ghana

    The 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament will bring together companies and participants for a full day of competition, fitness, entertainment and networking at the University of Ghana, featuring football and several other sporting disciplines.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. JoySports Invitational 2026 draw completed with 34 corporate teams

    The official draw for the JoySports Invitational football tournament was held on Wednesday, August 29, 2026, at Joy Prime studios, revealing matchups for the opening round with 34 corporate teams competing for the trophy.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Agyemang urges African nations to fund flood management systems

    Abuakwa South MP Dr Kingsley Agyemang has called for African governments to establish legally protected disaster risk management funds, drawing from government budgets, mineral revenues, corporate taxes, levies and development partners, to help countries prepare for and respond to floods. He noted that while early warning systems exist, governments lack the financial resources and coordination to act on warnings.

    19 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. MP calls for legally protected flood risk fund across Africa

    Abuakwa South MP Dr Kingsley Agyemang has called on African governments to establish dedicated, legally protected disaster risk management funds to prepare for and respond to floods, arguing that many countries have early warning systems but lack the financing and coordination to act on them.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei nominated as Ghana's Defence Minister

    President Mahama has nominated Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, currently Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, to lead the Defence Ministry, replacing Dr Edward Omane Boamah who died in a military helicopter crash in August 2025. Adjei previously served as Deputy Minister for Defence between 2015 and 2016 under President Mahama's first administration.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. KOICA launches Youth Leaders Programme across West Africa

    The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has launched its Youth Leaders Programme, a new initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity among young people from five West African countries. The programme, launched at GIMPA in Accra, aims to equip participants with skills, knowledge and networks needed to contribute to national development and regional cooperation.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Former UCC, UHAS SRC President contests NDC parliamentary primaries

    Abraham Norman Nortey, a former SRC President at both the University of Health and Allied Sciences (2019) and University of Cape Coast (2024/2025), has announced his candidacy for the NDC parliamentary primaries in the Domeabra-Obom Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections. Nortey was the first medical student to lead UCC's SRC and is among few student leaders in Ghana to have served as SRC President at two public universities.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

  1. GIMPA graduates urged to master digital tools for workplace competitiveness

    At GIMPA's 26th congregation, Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo advised graduates to master modern ICT tools including AI coding and robotics to remain competitive, while stressing the importance of preserving creativity and not allowing tools to replace human thinking. She noted the government's cybersecurity efforts and framed technology as a pillar of national strategy.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Ghana's top creatives named jurors for 2026 Blackstar film festival

    A panel of Ghanaian filmmakers, producers, and directors has been assembled to judge the 2026 Blackstar International Film Festival. The jury includes Ivan Quashigah (chairman), William Kojo Agbeti, Anny Araba Sedufia, and others, bringing decades of experience across African cinema.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Global systems extract costs from ordinary Ghanaians daily

    A Chronicle essay traces one day in the life of Abena, a 34-year-old fabric seller in Madina who navigates multiple global systems—including money-transfer networks that charge sub-Saharan Africa an average of 8 percent, far above the global 3 percent target—each extracting value before day's end, illustrating how international financial infrastructure shapes the lives of ordinary Africans.

    21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Three plaintiffs challenge political parties' delegate systems in court

    Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr. Amoako-Nuamah have filed suit J1/05/2026 with the Supreme Court seeking to declare the delegate systems of their parties unconstitutional, citing multiple articles of the Constitution. The opinion piece examines the legal weaknesses of their arguments, suggesting they have not adequately grounded their claims in the cited constitutional provisions.

    15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 13 July

  1. Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure outpace traditional defenses

    Recent incidents—including Iranian actors targeting U.S. energy and water facilities, and Russian Sandworm operators disrupting Ukrainian electrical systems—demonstrate how cyber operations can compromise electricity generation and industrial control systems, exposing vulnerabilities in infrastructure built around traditional network perimeter security.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Three politicians challenge delegate system in Supreme Court lawsuit

    Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr. Amoako-Nuamah have filed a suit asking the Supreme Court to declare the delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional and to allow all party members in good standing to vote in internal party elections.

    13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 3 July

  1. ReMI Climate Academy and GIMPA launch climate education programme

    Rescue Mission International and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration have launched the ReMI Climate Academy, a climate education and leadership programme designed to equip Africans with skills to tackle climate change. The curriculum covers climate science, policy, green finance, law and innovation, and offers three learning tracks plus short one-month courses.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Supreme Court at 150: Judiciary evolution from colonial to democratic era

    At the inaugural Supreme Court @150 Anniversary Lecture Series, Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson traced Ghana's 150-year judicial history, noting that the Supreme Court's 1876 establishment unified existing judicial structures across British West African territories and that the country's judicial system has evolved through colonial rule, constitutional reforms, customary law, military interventions, and the development of an independent judiciary.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Prof. Bondzi-Simpson urges reflection on West African judicial roots

    At the Supreme Court @150 Anniversary lecture, Prof. Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson called for broader historical reflection on Ghana's judicial evolution, arguing that the country's legal heritage must be understood within a wider West African and colonial context. He noted that the 1876 Supreme Court Ordinance established jurisdiction over the Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, and parts of present-day Nigeria, and urged Ghana to recognise this shared legal heritage when commemorating the judiciary's 150 years.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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