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UMA-Subika’s majority-local workforce sets a new benchmark for Ghanaian miningThe Ghanaian Times
… According to JoyNews reporter Erastus Asare Donkor, illegal mining has become widespread in parts of the Mpohor Fiase District, with miners operating openly close to the police station. …
NAIMOS arrests 19 suspected illegal miners at Mpohor FiaseJoy Online
… Dr Dodoo made the claim during an interview with Kenneth Gyasi on JoyNews’ The Pulse on July 22, 2026, while discussing the progress of the 24-Hour Economy programme and its expected impact on employment. …
Fact check: 24-Hour Economy Chief Partnership Officer’s claim that Ghana’s unemployment rate is 6.4% is not supported by official dataJoy Online
… According to JoyNews’ Erastus Asare Donkor, illegal mining has become deeply entrenched in parts of the Mpohor Fiase District, with some miners operating openly in close proximity to the community’s police station. …
NAIMOS arrests 19 suspected illegal miners operating near Mpohor Fiase Police Station following JoyNews’ reportJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Mr Asante Otchere said while the judgment seeks to address longstanding concerns about the delegate system, political parties are likely to encounter significant challenges in putting it into effect. …
Supreme Court ruling on delegate system more theoretical than practical – Political analystJoy Online
… Reacting to the judgment on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, July 29, Mr Kpebu said the ruling should not be viewed simply as preserving the OSP’s prosecutorial powers, but rather as clarifying that those powers are exercised under the constitutional authority of the Attorney Gen …
Supreme Court ruling confirms AG’s supervisory authority over OSP – KpebuJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, July 29, Mr Tanko said political parties would have to find innovative ways of raising funds to meet the increased cost of conducting broader elections. …
Opening party elections to all members will be expensive but necessary — NDCJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, July 29, Mr Tanko said the party had experimented with a similar model more than a decade ago, giving it valuable experience in broadening participation in internal elections. …
NDC welcomes Supreme Court ruling on political party delegate system, says it is ready to complyJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk shortly after the apex court delivered its judgment, Mr Schandorf said the ruling would reduce undue influence in internal party elections by giving all eligible party members the opportunity to vote directly for presidential and parliamentary candi …
Supreme Court ruling on internal party elections will deepen democracy – Paa Kwesi SchandorfJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, Mr Oppong Nkrumah said Parliament was being asked to approve a commitment without knowing the total cost, duration, contractor involved, or the yearly impact on public finances. …
Parliament cannot sign blank cheques – Oppong Nkrumah on multi-year tax dealThe Underground Mining Alliance, operating at Newmont's Ahafo South Mine, employs more than 320 direct workers from 10 host communities, representing 52 percent of the company's total workforce. The contract mining firm has established an employment model prioritizing local labor across all operational tiers over the past eight years.
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The Underground Mining Alliance, operating at Newmont's Ahafo South Mine, employs more than 320 direct workers from 10 host communities, representing 52 percent of the company's total workforce. The contract mining firm has established an employment model prioritizing local labor across all operational tiers over the past eight years.
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The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) arrested 19 suspected illegal miners at Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region following reports of galamsey activities. During the operation on July 29, officers destroyed mining equipment including 16 chanfang machines, nine water pumps, and three temporary structures, and recovered a pump-action shotgun with ammunition and GH¢120,000 in cash.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Ishmael Nii Amanor Dodoo claimed Ghana's unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, but the latest Ghana Statistical Service data from Q3 2025 shows it at 13%, and the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review reports 12.8% — figures inconsistent with the official claim.
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The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested 19 suspected illegal miners during an operation on July 29 in the Western Region, following reports of galamsey activities near Mpohor Fiase Police Station. The task force destroyed 16 chanfang machines, nine water pumps, three makeshift structures, and rendered an excavator inoperable; a pump-action shotgun and ammunition were also seized.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Political analyst Jonathan Asante Otchere has called the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional an important step for internal democracy, but warned it may be more theoretical than practical in implementation, noting that political parties will face significant challenges when putting the ruling into effect.
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The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling has established that the Attorney General retains supervisory authority over the Office of the Special Prosecutor and can intervene to prevent abuse of prosecutorial powers, according to legal practitioner Martin Kpebu. The judgment clarifies that prosecutorial powers are exercised under the constitutional authority of the Attorney General.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC has acknowledged that implementing the Supreme Court's decision to abolish the delegate system in party elections will increase costs for political parties, but says defending democratic principles within parties must take precedence. The NDC's Deputy Director of IT and Elections said parties will need to find innovative ways to raise funds to meet the increased expense of broader internal elections.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress says it welcomes the Supreme Court's ruling declaring Ghana's political party delegate system unconstitutional and is prepared to comply. The party's Deputy Director of IT and Elections stated the NDC has the membership data and structures needed to transition to a more inclusive electoral system and has prior experience with a similar model piloted between 2014 and 2015.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court ruled 5–2 that the delegate system used by political parties in internal elections is unconstitutional, directing all parties to adopt inclusive processes allowing every member in good standing to vote directly for presidential and parliamentary candidates, with one year to amend their constitutions to comply.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah warned that Parliament cannot approve multi-year financial commitments without disclosure of details such as total cost, duration, contractor, and yearly fiscal impact. The Minority opposed parliamentary approval for rollout of fiscal electronic devices because key information about the transaction was not provided.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority caucus rejected a request to approve a multi-year commitment for rolling out fiscal electronic devices, calling it a "blank cheque" because the government's request lacked information on project cost, timeline, contractor, and yearly financial impacts.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy Committee, has warned that Ghana's cocoa farmers could lose the protection of guaranteed producer prices if the proposed Cocoa Board Reforms Bill is passed in its current form. The Minority has opposed fast-tracking the bill, arguing the cocoa sector is too important for major reforms without broad consultation with farmers and other stakeholders.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ofoase Ayirebi MP and Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee warned that the government's proposed cocoa pricing formula could leave farmers worse off by undermining the minimum guaranteed farm-gate price, and called for broad stakeholder consultation before Parliament rushes through Cocoa Board reforms.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged Parliament not to fast-track the Cocoa Board Reforms Bill without proper stakeholder consultation, warning that the proposed pricing formula could harm cocoa farmers and the wider economy.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says innovation in the financial sector must be supported by strong regulation and consumer protection to ensure sustainable financial inclusion. The central bank pledged to strengthen oversight of digital financial services through high licensing standards, enhanced consumer protection, and a common early warning system for cyber resilience.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A cybersecurity expert says Artificial Intelligence has become the only effective way to counter growing cybercrime, as criminals increasingly deploy AI-powered tools that conventional systems cannot detect. He argues that AI shifts cybersecurity from reactive defence to predictive, real-time automation capable of identifying and responding to threats before they cause damage.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says its regulatory framework aims to foster innovation while protecting consumers and maintaining financial system stability. According to the Head of the DEMI & PSP Office, regulation should complement innovation and safeguard vulnerable users of digital financial services.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reported that fraud cases in Ghana's digital financial services sector increased by 48 per cent in 2025, concentrated in payment services. The central bank is tightening licensing requirements and enhancing consumer protection measures to address the growing risks.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank's Executive Director of Corporate and Investment Banking said digital innovation is reshaping how people live, work, and transact, redefining access to economic opportunity and enabling individuals, businesses, and communities to participate in the formal economy regardless of geography, income, or background.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that the government is misrepresenting Ghana's economic turnaround by claiming it results solely from the current administration's management, when the IMF attributes it to a combination of programme implementation, debt restructuring, fiscal consolidation, structural reforms, and favourable external conditions.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Deputy Director General of NACOC has commended JoyNews for its documentary "Deadly Doses II" on drug abuse in Ghana, saying it complements institutional efforts to fight narcotics and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between state institutions and media. He called on other media houses to undertake similar projects to address drug abuse in communities.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NACOC's Deputy Director General Alexander Twum-Barimah has expressed concern over growing student involvement in the sale and distribution of illicit drugs in Ghana, describing it as a worrying trend in substance abuse prevention. The comments follow a JoyNews investigative documentary revealing that illicit substances are increasingly found in schools and university campuses.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Psychiatrist Dr Ruth Owusu Antwi has revealed that drug users in Ghana are mixing narcotic substances into Indomie and other everyday foods including stews, cakes, and doughnuts. Patients receiving treatment have admitted to this practice, which she warns poses risks to unsuspecting consumers.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Head of Psychiatry at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital warns that Ghana is in a "huge crisis" over addiction care, citing a severe shortage of addiction specialists and treatment facilities. Addiction management requires specialised training beyond general psychiatric practice, and the country lacks sufficient psychiatrists sub-specialised in this area.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's digital payments ecosystem, which processed nearly 10 billion transactions valued at over GH¢4.5 trillion in 2025, faces rising fraud risks including impersonation and phishing that threaten the country's cash-lite agenda. A Digital Economy Forum convened by JoyNews and Multimedia Group recommended stronger industry coordination, enhanced fraud intelligence sharing, and improved public education to protect consumer confidence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has dismissed claims that the criminal case against former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene is complex, saying the prosecution's case is simple and based on clear evidence. He alleges public funds meant for defence equipment were transferred to a private account and used for personal acquisitions including houses and high-end cars.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has alleged a deliberate public and media campaign to misrepresent the criminal prosecution of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, insisting the case is straightforward. Adu-Boahene and his wife were charged in 2025 with corruption offences involving GHS49 million, accused of diverting public funds earmarked for defence equipment purchases into a private account.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has maintained that Parliament cannot transfer the Attorney-General's constitutionally mandated prosecutorial powers to the Office of the Special Prosecutor through ordinary legislation, arguing that only the person to whom the Constitution grants authority can delegate it.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai defended the High Court's ruling that the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, as ordinary legislation, cannot alter constitutional powers vested in the Attorney-General under Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution. He stated that only formal constitutional amendment procedures can change constitutional provisions, not ordinary parliamentary acts.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has stated that the Office of the Special Prosecutor was established through ordinary legislation under Article 106 of the 1992 Constitution, not a constitutional amendment, and that the OSP Act cannot alter the constitutional powers of the Attorney-General or create an independent prosecutorial authority outside the Constitution's framework.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →