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JoyNews

Also known as: JoyNews and Multimedia

JoyNews — Ghanaian news organization that convenes industry forums on digital economy and financial sector innovation.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 25, Mr Atta Akyea identified the court’s treatment of the legal concept of assignment as one of the principal grounds upon which the defence intends to challenge the judgment.

    Atta Akyea: Court of Appeal must review judge’s interpretation of mining assignment in Wontumi Case
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 25, Samuel Atta Akyea argued that justice should never be tied to the tenure or political agenda of an administration, as he criticised what he called efforts to fast-track politically sensitive prosecutions.

    Justice hasn’t gotten a political term of 4 years – Atta Akyea raises concerns over Wontumi prosecution
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews on Saturday, Mr Atta Akyea argued that the justice system must remain focused on the fair application of the law rather than creating the impression that it is intent on imprisoning people.

    Wontumi case: Justice should not be measured by the number of people jailed – Atta Akyea
  5. Joy Online

    Join Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. on JoyNews and Joy FM 99.7and MyJoyOnline for sharp analysis, fearless questioning and the conversations that matter.

    Newsfile to discuss Wontumi’s jail term, Ofori-Atta’s US immigration win, Mid-Year Budget Review
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking in an exclusive interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Friday, July 24, Mr.

    DVLA to pilot new digital system in August to end illegal number plate embossing and cloning – CEO
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking in an exclusive interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Friday, July 24, Mr.

    DVLA working to reduce reliance on ‘Goro Boys’ by expanding access to services – CEO
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking in an exclusive interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Friday, July 24, Mr.

    New DVLA system uncovers over 130 suspected cloned cars – CEO
  9. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, July 23, Dr Forson explained that payments are made only after contractors complete work, submit certificates, and those certificates are verified by the relevant authorities.

    Ato Forson says Big Push contractors not owed despite spending GH¢6.5bn of GH¢30bn allocation
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, July 23, Dr Forson said there was no conflict between the two ministries and revealed that officials had held discussions to address the concerns raised.

    No rift with Agriculture Ministry over funds release — Ato Forson
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson said isolated cases of beneficiaries eating the birds should not be used to discredit what he described as an “excellent initiative” that is improving livelihoods across the country.

    Nkoko Nkitinkiti is working despite isolated cases of beneficiaries eating chickens — Ato Forson
Mining & Energy

UMA employs 320 local workers at Ahafo South Mine

The News

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.

3 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. UMA employs 320 local workers at Ahafo South Mine

    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.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. NAIMOS arrests 19 illegal miners at Mpohor Fiase in Western Region

    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.

    4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Chief Partnership Officer's 6.4% unemployment claim lacks official data support

    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.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. NAIMOS arrests 19 illegal miners near Mpohor Fiase Police Station

    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

Yesterday

  1. Supreme Court delegate ruling may prove difficult to implement

    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.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Supreme Court affirms Attorney General's supervisory authority over OSP

    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

  3. NDC says opening party elections to members will cost more

    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

  4. NDC welcomes Supreme Court delegate system ruling, confirms readiness

    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

  5. Supreme Court strikes delegate system unconstitutional nationwide

    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

  6. Parliament needs full details before approving multi-year tax deal

    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

  7. Minority rejects fiscal devices approval without cost details

    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

  8. Cocoa Board Reforms Bill threatens guaranteed farmer prices

    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

  9. Oppong Nkrumah warns cocoa pricing reform risks farmer welfare

    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

  10. Parliament must consult farmers before passing Cocoa Bill, Oppong Nkrumah says

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. BoG insists financial innovation must preserve trust

    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

  2. AI essential to counter increasingly sophisticated cybercrime

    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

  3. BoG pursues balanced regulation to enable innovation safely

    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

  4. Fraud cases in digital finance rose 48% in 2025

    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

  5. Technology must drive financial inclusion across Africa

    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

  6. Deputy Finance MP disputes government's sole credit for economic recovery

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. NACOC praises JoyNews drug abuse documentary, urges media support

    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

  2. Students increasingly involved in drug sales, warns NACOC deputy

    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

  3. Drug users mixing narcotics into Indomie and other foods, psychiatrist warns

    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

  4. Ghana faces crisis in addiction care due to specialist shortage

    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

  5. Digital fraud threatens Ghana's mobile money growth and public trust

    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

Sunday 26 July

  1. Deputy AG says Adu-Boahene case straightforward, not complex

    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

  2. Deputy AG dismisses allegations of deliberate misrepresentation in Adu-Boahene case

    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

  3. Deputy AG says Parliament cannot transfer prosecutorial powers by law

    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

  4. High Court correctly ruled OSP Act cannot override Constitution

    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

  5. Deputy AG: OSP established via ordinary legislation, not constitutional change

    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

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