… Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Friday, August 28, as part of Joy Sustainability Month programme on Ghana’s trotro revolution and the case for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Dr Arkhurst said the problem was not necessarily the absence of plans, but the failure to ensure th …
… Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Wednesday, August 26, ACP Obeng said the use of cameras was intended to complement, rather than replace, conventional police work. …
… Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Monday, August 24, Professor Bokpin said the focus on macroeconomic stability and the benefits of gold had overshadowed the severe environmental damage caused by irresponsible mining. …
… Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Wednesday, August 19, as part of Joy Sustainability Month, she explained that traditional foods contain essential nutrients that help the body function properly, but some of these nutrients can be lost when food is cooked for too long. …
… Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Friday, August 14, during a discussion on “Building Your Dream Home”, Architect Birmeh said homeowners would be better off starting with a property they could afford and gradually moving towards their ideal home. …
… Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Friday, August 14, Organising Secretary of the Accra Academy Old Boys Association, Alfred Mills, said the float was introduced as part of the anniversary celebrations to honour the school’s founders. …
… Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Thursday, August 13, as part of Joy Sustainability Month, Ing Dr Amoah Bekoe said the situation was reflected in Ghana’s ambulance-to-population ratio. …
… Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Wednesday, August 12, amid the controversy over the legal vacation, Mr Otoo said he was not aware of a practice where lawyers, particularly those involved in high-profile cases, were routinely directed to continue with hearings during …
A debate on Joy FM's Super Morning Show explored whether Ghanaians should remain in the country to pursue opportunities or travel abroad. Ghana Tourism Authority Deputy Chief Executive Officer Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana argued that Ghana still has significant opportunities, while listeners raised concerns about limited access to capital and jobs making it difficult for young people to stay.
A debate on Joy FM's Super Morning Show explored whether Ghanaians should remain in the country to pursue opportunities or travel abroad. Ghana Tourism Authority Deputy Chief Executive Officer Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana argued that Ghana still has significant opportunities, while listeners raised concerns about limited access to capital and jobs making it difficult for young people to stay.
The CEO of Ghana's National Vaccine Institute said the country is preparing to pre-qualify Ghanaian companies to manufacture vaccines for local and wider African markets, following Ghana's decision to join the Africa Pool Procurement Mechanism. A regional meeting is planned for November in Accra to launch an application process for assessing and pre-qualifying eligible companies.
A Fellow in Public Health at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) clarified that some, but not all, hypertension medicines can cause erectile problems by reducing blood flow to the penile area, and that erectile dysfunction can also be linked to poor circulation and nerve damage from diabetes.
A Public Health Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development says Ghana must move from a reactive healthcare system to one that actively screens apparently healthy people for chronic diseases like hypertension and cardiovascular conditions, noting that many Ghanaians could be living with these conditions without knowing it because they often show no obvious symptoms.
A public health fellow has urged Ghanaians to make regular blood pressure checks a priority, arguing that lifestyle changes alone may not prevent hypertension in genetically predisposed individuals and that screening is more important than emphasis on exercise and diet.
Ghana Water Limited says releasing excess water from Weija Dam is necessary to protect the structure from potential collapse, despite flooding in surrounding communities. The controlled spillage prevents water levels from rising beyond safe limits, which could weaken the dam's structural integrity and lead to a far greater disaster.
WAEC Ghana has urged a renewal of reading culture among students and improved teacher training to address declining English Language performance in Ghanaian schools. The council's Head of Public Affairs said regular reading helps students build vocabulary and understanding, and recommended schools give students exercises like writing summaries of texts they have read.
The West African Examinations Council has blamed the decline in English Language performance in the 2026 WASSCE on weak grammar, poor reading habits, and informal language influence. The pass rate fell from 69% in 2025 to 62.40% in 2026, with candidates struggling with grammar control, concord errors, spelling, and comprehension of texts.
The Coordinator of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System explained that candidates are first ranked by aggregate scores from six to 54, then matched against their preferred schools, programmes, and residential options based on available slots.
Dr Benedict Arkhurst, a spatial and land use planner, says Ghana has developed several long-term public transport plans over the past 10 years, but successive governments have failed to maintain continuity in implementing them, prioritizing their own agendas instead. He argues the problem is not the lack of plans but the failure to carry forward existing strategies when a new government takes office.
ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department, has clarified that the technology-driven TraffiTech-GH traffic enforcement system is intended to complement rather than replace conventional police work. Police officers will continue to be physically present on roads to manage traffic, respond to crashes, and handle situations requiring direct human intervention.
Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin warned that Ghana is sacrificing long-term survival for short-term economic gains through over-reliance on gold, and that a sharp fall in global gold prices could wipe out macroeconomic stability gains within months while environmental damage from mining is being overlooked.
A Dietician at the University of Ghana Medical Centre cautioned that excessive heat, water, and cooking time can significantly reduce the nutritional value of meals, particularly vegetables. She advised using cooking methods involving less heat and water, and noted that some traditional cooking practices were designed to retain more nutritional content.
Architect Nana Akua Birmeh advises Ghanaians to build homes they can afford to complete rather than starting ambitious dream-home projects that often remain unfinished for years. She recommends starting with a financially manageable property and enjoying it while gradually working towards a larger home.
The Accra Academy Old Boys Association will hold a float and homecoming on Saturday, August 15, to celebrate the school's 95th anniversary and honour its four founders, with the procession starting from campus and passing through Accra before stopping at Ellen House in James Town where the school began. Old boys will also commission new facilities including an Echo Park, a 12-unit washroom facility, and a six-unit classroom block.
The Vice President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering has urged the government to strengthen primary-level health infrastructure, noting that Ghana's ambulance-to-population ratio is 1 to 84,000, leaving many rural communities without reliable access to essential healthcare services.
Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo has criticised the decision to compel lawyers to appear in court during the legal vacation, calling it unfair and something that should only occur in exceptional circumstances. Mr Otoo said that while the Chief Justice has authority to issue court directions under High Court rules, such powers should be exercised sparingly and with regard to established legal practice.
Heavy rainfall from Sunday night through early Monday morning flooded major roads across Greater Accra Region, including the George Walker Bush Highway, Kaneshie-Mallam corridor, and Central Business District, causing severe traffic congestion and stranding commuters at bus stops.
A senior official at the Ghana Revenue Authority says taxpayers are entitled to fair treatment, assistance, and the right to appeal decisions under the country's tax administration framework, and that the GRA should engage and support taxpayers through the compliance process rather than remaining detached.
The 155-hectare Ashaiman Irrigation Scheme in Greater Accra is under pressure from unauthorised developments, with only about 36 per cent currently in use. Kojo Akoto Boateng warns that encroachment on the catchment area by developments like Santo and East Legon Hills threatens the scheme's original purpose of supplying vegetables to Accra and Tema.
The director of Ghana's Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute has called for dedicated annual funding of about US$500,000 to strengthen operations and preserve indigenous food crops and seed varieties. He noted the institute requires urgent infrastructure upgrades and has not undergone major renovation since 2005.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly confirmed that the three-storey building that collapsed at Avenor had no valid building permit. The Assembly's PR officer indicated that investigations will determine whether fraudulent permits were used and that those found culpable will face sanctions.
The One Million Coders Programme has admitted approximately 30,000 applicants and begun nationwide training, with the implementation committee reporting about 119,896 total applications and registrations. The application portal remains open with admissions to continue on a rolling basis.