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International relations expert Dr Ishmael Hlovor welcomed South African President Ramaphosa's firm stance against xenophobia but cautioned that stronger enforcement and prosecutions are needed to translate political statements into real protection for migrants, following recent attacks on foreign nationals in South African cities.
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International relations expert Dr Ishmael Hlovor welcomed South African President Ramaphosa's firm stance against xenophobia but cautioned that stronger enforcement and prosecutions are needed to translate political statements into real protection for migrants, following recent attacks on foreign nationals in South African cities.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Energy Committee member Michael Kwasi Aidoo has called the current intermittent power supply "very unbearable," warning it threatens businesses, education, and national productivity, particularly as JHS 3 students prepare for the BECE examination starting Monday.
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The JoyBusiness Round Table discussion, scheduled for April 30, 2026 at Joy News Studio, will examine whether Ghana's macroeconomic gains over the past 16 months have translated into real-sector improvements, with a panel including the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other economic experts.
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Retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba has described President Mahama's retention of some officials appointed under the previous NPP administration as commendable leadership that places national interest above party politics, departing from Ghana's typical winner-takes-all pattern in government transitions.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba has criticised deep partisan entrenchment in Ghana, saying excessive political loyalty clouds judgment and prevents citizens from assessing national issues objectively. He cited the cedi appreciation as an example, noting that some Ghanaians are reluctant to publicly acknowledge improvements because doing so may appear to support the governing administration.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum spent his childhood between Ashanti and Western regions, where his parents farmed cocoa in Wasa Amenfi. He attended Jachie Anglican Primary School but spent school vacations helping on his father's cocoa plantation, gaining early hands-on experience in the crop.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society organisations have expressed concern over a High Court ruling that the Office of the Special Prosecutor cannot prosecute corruption-related cases without authorisation from the Attorney-General, describing it as a setback for anti-corruption efforts. Retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba acknowledged their frustration but said the law must be enforced as enacted and that civil society's concerns must be weighed against legal requirements.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dream Renewables, a Ghana-based NGO, is deploying renewable energy solutions to rural healthcare facilities in the Amenfi West District that currently lack reliable electricity. The initiative addresses critical gaps in nighttime healthcare delivery at off-grid CHPS compounds serving multiple communities.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has said he maintains professional boundaries when appearing before judges who were once his students, focusing on respect for their judicial role rather than past relationships. He noted that he has felt proud of court decisions even when rulings went against him, if the judicial reasoning was sound.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has explained that although he once aspired to become a judge, he shifted focus toward using law for national development, particularly in Ghana's natural resources management. His professional evolution, especially during his time at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, led him to see broader applications of legal expertise beyond courtroom adjudication.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →