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Ghana Rejects MTN’s Donation for Victims of Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
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Ghana Rejects MTN’s Donation for Victims of Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

The Ghanaian government has declined a $1.8 million donation from telecommunications company MTN intended to support Ghanaian nationals affected by recent xenophobic violence in South Africa. Officials stated that assistance for displaced citizens would be coordinated directly through state diplomatic channels.

Ghanaian Power Workers Oppose ECG and NEDCo Privatization
Politicsmyjoyonline19d ago

Ghanaian Power Workers Oppose ECG and NEDCo Privatization

The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) has criticized the Ghanaian government's decision to appoint a transaction adviser for private-sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

Ghana Government Pledges Closer Collaboration with KNUST
Politicsmyjoyonline26d ago

Ghana Government Pledges Closer Collaboration with KNUST

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, reaffirmed the Ghanaian government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to advance research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

144 Ghanaian Migrants Repatriated from Libya by IOM
Worldmyjoyonline1mo ago

144 Ghanaian Migrants Repatriated from Libya by IOM

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Ghanaian government, has facilitated the safe return of 144 Ghanaian migrants from Libya through its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) Programme.

COPEC Advocates for Strategic Fuel Stock Programme in Ghana
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

COPEC Advocates for Strategic Fuel Stock Programme in Ghana

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has urged the Ghanaian government to establish a strategic fuel stock programme to protect consumers from recurring fuel price hikes driven by international market volatility.

Ghana's Human Trafficking Fund Needs Sustained Financing
Worldmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghana's Human Trafficking Fund Needs Sustained Financing

The International Justice Mission (IJM) has urged the Ghanaian government to fully fund the country's Human Trafficking Fund, emphasizing its crucial role in supporting survivors and combating child trafficking and labor.

ISSER Urges Ghanaian Government to Triple Sanitation Investment
Worldmyjoyonline1mo ago

ISSER Urges Ghanaian Government to Triple Sanitation Investment

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has called on the Ghanaian government to significantly increase investment in waste management and sanitation to combat flooding and disease, citing billions of cedis lost annually due to inadequate funding.

Ghana Government Defends 'Big Push' Project Procurement Practices
Politicsmyjoyonline2mo ago

Ghana Government Defends 'Big Push' Project Procurement Practices

The Ghanaian government has defended its procurement practices for the 'Big Push' projects, stating that only 47% were awarded through sole-sourcing due to urgent national considerations. It also rebutted claims of a 'sole-source factory,' asserting that 90.28% of road contracts were competitively tendered.

Ghana Government Grants Adamus Resources Reprieve, Orders Turnaround Plan
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Ghana Government Grants Adamus Resources Reprieve, Orders Turnaround Plan

The Ghanaian government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve, ordering a 12-month turnaround plan for the mining company. A six-member team will be formed to supervise the mine's recovery, with Adamus expected to settle liabilities to GRA, MIIF, and financial institutions.

Ghana Government Urged to Tolerate Dissenting Opinions
Politicsmyjoyonline23d ago

Ghana Government Urged to Tolerate Dissenting Opinions

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Ghanaian government to demonstrate greater tolerance for dissenting opinions, warning that attempts to intimidate critics undermine the nation's democratic credentials.

Ghana Government Proposes Modified Selection for MMDCEs Amidst Criticism
Politicsmyjoyonline25d ago

Ghana Government Proposes Modified Selection for MMDCEs Amidst Criticism

The Ghanaian government has proposed a modified selection process for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), recommending three candidates for local communities. This proposal has drawn criticism, with some rejecting the model and others defending it as a way to ensure effective policy implementation.

Ghana Government Implements GH¢2 Diesel Subsidy Amid Cedi Weakness
Businessmyjoyonline26d ago

Ghana Government Implements GH¢2 Diesel Subsidy Amid Cedi Weakness

The Ghanaian government has introduced a GH¢2 per litre subsidy on diesel, aiming to provide immediate relief from high fuel prices. While the Energy Ministry assures taxpayers will not be burdened, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) notes that the weak cedi limits more significant price reductions and views the subsidy as a short-term solution.

Ghanaian Government Proposes Extensive Constitutional Reforms
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghanaian Government Proposes Extensive Constitutional Reforms

The Ghanaian government has announced its support for a wide range of constitutional reforms, including the abolition of the death penalty, a five-year presidential term, and a 300-seat Parliament with reserved representation for women, youth, and PWDs.

Ghana Government Rolls Out New Regulations for EPA Act
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghana Government Rolls Out New Regulations for EPA Act

The Ghanaian government has announced the passage of six new regulations aimed at facilitating the effective implementation of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Act, 2025 (Act 1124), to strengthen environmental governance.

Professor Challenges Ghana's Economic Indicators
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

Professor Challenges Ghana's Economic Indicators

Professor Isaac Boadi, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, has challenged the Ghanaian government's presentation of fiscal restraint, arguing that lowering public expenditure does not automatically equate to genuine economic savings.

Ghana Announces New Measures to Combat Fuel Smuggling
Businessmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghana Announces New Measures to Combat Fuel Smuggling

The Ghanaian government has unveiled comprehensive reforms to tighten controls over refined petroleum product distribution, aiming to combat fuel smuggling, prevent revenue leakages, and enhance compliance in the downstream petroleum sector.

Ghana Government Distributes Relief to Accra Flood Victims
Worldmyjoyonline2mo ago

Ghana Government Distributes Relief to Accra Flood Victims

The Ghanaian government has begun distributing relief items to flood victims in Accra, while the Methodist Church has also extended prayers and support to those affected. These efforts aim to assist residents impacted by the recent flooding in the capital.

Ghana Government to Introduce New Rent Control Bill
Politicsmyjoyonline2mo ago

Ghana Government to Introduce New Rent Control Bill

The Ghanaian government plans to present a bill to Parliament by year-end to modernize the country's 63-year-old rent control laws, aiming to replace the existing framework with one that better reflects current realities.

Ghanaian Government Plans New Universities and Education Reforms
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghanaian Government Plans New Universities and Education Reforms

The Ghanaian government announced plans to establish more public universities, including a new teacher university aimed at transforming education training. This initiative includes allocating GH¢100 million for the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) Kenyase campus.

Ghana Targets 250,000 Jobs Through Oil Palm Development Plan
Businessmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghana Targets 250,000 Jobs Through Oil Palm Development Plan

The Ghanaian government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the country's oil palm industry, aiming to create 250,000 jobs and drive industrialization, export growth, and import substitution through its Integrated Oil Palm Development Plan.

Oppong Nkrumah Criticizes Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Initiative
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

Oppong Nkrumah Criticizes Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Initiative

Oppong Nkrumah urged the Ghanaian government to abandon its 24-hour economy initiative and revert to the 'One District One Factory' program. He claimed that GH¢650 billion had been spent on the 24-hour economy over two years without benefiting anyone.

Ghana Government Criticized for Flood Response and Budgeting
Politicsmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghana Government Criticized for Flood Response and Budgeting

The Ghanaian government is facing strong criticism for its response to recent floods in Accra, with accusations of prioritizing fiscal discipline over human lives. Five committees have been established to coordinate post-flood efforts, but critics argue more could have been done to prevent the disaster.

Ghana Government and CHAG Partner for People-Centred Healthcare
Healthmyjoyonline2mo ago

Ghana Government and CHAG Partner for People-Centred Healthcare

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), the Ghanaian government, and partners are collaborating to develop a new strategy for people-centred healthcare. This partnership is deemed increasingly critical due to declining donor funding for health initiatives.

Concerns Raised Over TVET Employability and Funding in Ghana
Politicsmyjoyonline2mo ago

Concerns Raised Over TVET Employability and Funding in Ghana

Experts are urging the Ghanaian government to strengthen industry partnerships to boost employability for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates. Concerns have also been raised regarding teacher shortages and insufficient funding within the TVET sector.