insert_link Local IShowSpeed, a Ghanaian Passport, and the Jollof Question For a brief and memorable moment, Ghana discovered that global attention travels faster than paperwork—and that satire does not require parliamentary approval. It began innocently enough. A popular American streamer, IShowSpeed, arrived in Ghana, camera in hand, curiosity fully charged. Social media did what it does best: amplified the visit, replayed the laughter, and exported Ghanaian energy to millions of screens abroad. The nation smiled. Tourism agencies relaxed their shoulders. […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local NPP bars National Security operatives from presidential primary, tasks Police with sole security role The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed that the Ghana Police Service be the sole security agency responsible for securing its presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, warning National Security operatives and other unauthorised bodies to stay away from the processSource: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local Kennedy Agyapong is the only presidential candidate capable of solving Ghana’s core challenges – Kwasi Kwarteng Spokesperson for the campaign team of New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Kwasi Kwarteng, has said his candidate is the only presidential hopeful with the capacity to address Ghana’s fundamental and complex national challenges.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local Minister for Housing touts positive impact of Bawumia’s National Rental Assistance Scheme A policy championed by former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been described as impactful, making positive contributions to the lives of Ghanaians. The National Rent Assistance Scheme, a policy Dr Bawumia championed to support working Ghanaians to pay rent and repay in instalments, was launched by the former Vice President in 2023.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local Ras Mubarak joins AfDB–AU high-level panel after Trans Africa unity tour Former Member of Parliament for Kumbugu and leader of the Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign, Ras Mubarak, has been invited by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union Commission (AUC) to serve on a high-level panel on visa liberalisation, days after the conclusion of his team’s 31-country continental tour. Mr Mubarak disclosed […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local OSP trial of Ofori-Atta, 7 others adjourned to February 26 The criminal trial involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven other accused persons has been adjourned to February 26 to allow the prosecution additional time to complete outstanding procedural requirements.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
Local EU, partners intensify green, digital & inclusive private sector support The European Union (EU) – in partnership with other European development actors and government – has launched a four-year programme to promote a greener, more digital and inclusive private sector in Ghana. The initiative, launched in Accra, aims at bringing together public and private sector stakeholders to drive sustainable growth, expand digital innovation and strengthen […] The post EU, partners intensify green, digital & inclusive private sector support appeared first […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
Local When money consumes the human conscience By Henry Atta NYAME In basic school, there was a poem I remember very well because it taught deep lessons about human life and values. The poem focuses on money and how it affects relationships and conscience. It is titled “Money, O” by William Henry Davies (1871–1940). The poet explains how having money attracted many […] The post When money consumes the human conscience appeared first on The Business & […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
Local We repeat what we don’t repair: Africa’s enduring development challenge By Chester FIAMEGBE-SANI One of the most persistent challenges confronting Africa today, in my candid observation, can be captured in a simple but profound statement: “we repeat what we don’t repair”. Across politics, economic management, natural resource governance, and leadership, the continent continues to relive familiar setbacks, not because solutions are absent, but because structural […] The post We repeat what we don’t repair: Africa’s enduring development challenge appeared first […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
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