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The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has handed over 350 laptops to the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council to kickstart the first phase of the One Million Coders program in the region. …
GIFEC disburses 350 laptops for One Million Coders Program in Upper West RegionGhana's Environmental Protection Authority has rejected manufacturers' and importers' calls for a deadline extension on the January 1, 2027 ban on polystyrene foam and selected single-use plastics, citing profits made at the expense of the environment and public health. The ban targets takeaway food packs, foam mattresses, ceiling panels, and roofing insulation.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has rejected manufacturers' and importers' calls for a deadline extension on the January 1, 2027 ban on polystyrene foam and selected single-use plastics, citing profits made at the expense of the environment and public health. The ban targets takeaway food packs, foam mattresses, ceiling panels, and roofing insulation.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Associate Professor at the University for Development Studies has challenged Ghanaian academics and policymakers to stop producing donor-driven research that remains unused and instead prioritize studies that translate into actionable national transformation. Prof. Dittoh cautioned that without deliberate state funding and locally anchored research agendas, institutions risk generating harm rather than development, noting that foreign donor priorities often override community needs.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of Ahmadi Muslim women from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone gathered in Wa for the 44th Annual National Convention of Lajna Ima'illah Ghana, with speakers calling on women to lead in moral upbringing, nation-building, and combating substance abuse.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational Development, partnering with the Lawra Municipal Assembly, the Global Shea Alliance, and Green Gold Savanna, planted more than 16,000 shea seedlings at the Pavuu conservation site in the Upper West Region to enrich regenerated community parklands and restore biodiversity. Officials cautioned that protection against bushfires, illegal logging, and land degradation is essential to ensure the trees survive and mature.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Region held its inaugural Wa Vendors Expo, a two-day trade fair designed to empower female entrepreneurs, foster wholesale connections, and bring vendors and businesses together. The event drew strong foot traffic, with participating vendors reporting significant patronage.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 42-year-old Wa-based Imam, Ilyasu Kunateh, has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour for the defilement of a 7-year-old boy. The court convicted him based on medical evidence and the child's testimony after he allegedly took the boy to a secluded area on January 17, 2026.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 42-year-old self-styled Imam in Wa has been convicted and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment in hard labour for sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy who lived nearby. The Wa High Court verdict was described as highly expedited and sends a warning to child abusers in Upper West, where authorities report rising cases of child molestation.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability announced plans to establish dedicated Climate and Sustainability Units across all District Assemblies to drive local climate adaptation, enhance advocacy, and unlock global climate financing. According to the Minister, these specialised units will empower local authorities to track climate-related activities, implement advocacy programs, and establish Key Performance Indicators to attract critical funding.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Forestry Commission and regional partners launched the 2026 Tree for Life restoration initiative in Upper West to combat climate change and desertification, with targets to plant 50,000 amenity seedlings and 30,000 seedlings under the Tree on Farms initiative.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
World Vision Ghana has launched a 5-year Universal Service Coverage programme targeting Wa West and Wa East districts to expand access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, with stakeholders signing MOUs and developing a joint roadmap focused on innovative financing, governance, and community participation.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications has handed over 350 laptops to seven training centers across the Upper West Region to launch the first phase of the One Million Coders program. Registration is open for residents seeking computer coding skills training, with the program open to all Ghanaians regardless of district, occupation, or age.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →