Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, has backed former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, in the party’s chairmanship race, describing him as the candidate he considers best placed to help rebuild the party. Speaking on Kumasi-based Akoma FM, Dr Amakye-Boateng […]
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem says Africa cannot rely on government budgets alone to finance its climate ambitions, as countries face growing pressure on public finances.
Five colleges of agriculture in Ghana are witnessing a major transformation in teaching and learning with the introduction of digital technologies designed to prepare students for the changing demands of the agricultural sector.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Ghana (UG), Prof. Gordon Akanzuwine Awandare, has called for stronger and sustained investment in science and research.
The institution of parliamentary privilege originates from the Westminster tradition, and its core purpose is to safeguard the independence of the legislature in the exercise of its functions, free from undue interference by the executive and the judiciary. However, privilege has never been absolute, nor does it mean that Members of Parliament are above the law.
Climate experts, government officials, and agricultural stakeholders have gathered in Accra for a three-day stakeholder engagement workshop focused on strengthening inclusive climate adaptation tracking and reporting within Ghana's agriculture sector.
A member of the NDC National Communication Team, Julius Karl Fieve, has rejected claims that political parties, particularly the NDC, do not take research seriously when developing their policies and manifestos.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will bring scientists, businesses, investors and policymakers together in October to help turn locally developed research into market-ready products, new businesses and solutions to Ghana’s development problems.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has rallied the Ghana Science Association (GSA) and the research community to work with the Ministry to develop practical, science-based solutions to protect Ghana’s ocean and secure livelihoods.
President John Dramani Mahama has described climate change as the ultimate test of global equity, calling for greater international commitment to climate justice and financing.
President John Dramani Mahama has called on developed countries to fulfil their long-overdue climate finance commitments, insisting that support to vulnerable countries must come as predictable grants rather than loans.
President John Dramani Mahama has called on developed countries to honour their climate-financing commitments, arguing that countries such as Ghana are bearing severe consequences from climate change despite contributing relatively little to global emissions.
An Associate Professor in the Department of Food Security and Climate Change at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Saa Dittoh, has issued a strong challenge to Ghanaian academics and policymakers to end the cycle of shelf-bound, donor-driven studies and prioritize research that translates directly into actionable national transformation.
Sierra Leone’s Minority Leader has criticised what he describes as excessive bureaucracy in global climate-finance systems, arguing that countries bearing the worst impacts of climate change are struggling to access funding when they need it most. Speaking to JoyNews’ Stephen Mensah during the Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Accra, the legislator said complex administrative processes were slowing access to resources needed to respond to climate-related challenges across West Africa. “The bureaucracy is too much,” he said, stressing that countries facing immediate climate threats must be able to secure financial support more quickly. He argued that nations most vulnerable to floods, droughts, coastal erosion and other climate impacts are not benefiting sufficiently from existing climate-finance arrangements, despite global commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Sierra Leone’s Minority Leader has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to move beyond climate conferences and discussions and implement concrete measures to protect communities from floods, mudslides and environmental degradation. He said West African countries must translate climate commitments into enforceable laws and practical interventions that can be implemented across member states. “Our actions should not be just limited to conferences, you know, to just talk shop. There should be proactive measures,” he said. The Sierra Leonean legislator was speaking to JoyNews’ Stephen Mensah during the Second Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Accra. He called for common regional laws that member states could domesticate and enforce nationally, particularly in areas involving forest protection and activities contributing to environmental degradation.
The international photonics training school, "NYANSAPƆ", aimed at providing world-class hands-on optics training to students in Ghana and the wider African region, has been officially inaugurated at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
In a major presentation to the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), the Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), Nana Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, outlined Africa’s strategic priorities for upcoming climate negotiations, key outcomes from COP30 and recent Bonn climate sessions (SBs64), and a unified multi-year roadmap spanning COP31 through COP33.
Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has challenged agencies under her ministry to transform scientific research and innovations into commercially viable solutions that can attract public support and contribute to national development.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman aspirant Sammy Crabbe has raised concerns about what he describes as a decline in openness and intellectual engagement within the party.
Traders at the Kumasi Central Market have called for tighter controls over the transfer and rental of shops following revelations that some owners are subletting spaces at significantly higher prices than the premiums they originally paid.
Climate change is often described as an environmental challenge. But for communities facing drought, floods, declining harvests or water shortages, its consequences are immediate. They affect livelihoods, food prices, migration and community stability.
Head of Joy Business, Nanabanyin Addo-Brown, has said green finance should go beyond banks and big corporations to support investments that deliver climate and environmental benefits.
A new pilot study has found that subjective happiness among Ghanaians is moderate, with the country's composite Happiness Index averaging 4.70 out of a possible 7.00. The study, titled “A Pilot Study of a Subjective Happiness Index in Ghana,” examined well-being across psychological, social, economic, environmental and institutional dimensions. It was conducted by researchers Ishmael D. Norman, Eric S. Afli, Saralees Nadarajah and Emmanuel D. Kpeglo. The researchers surveyed 833 respondents from rural and urban households across six regions — Ashanti, Bono East, Eastern, Greater Accra, Oti and Volta — between February 1 and March 31, 2024.
The Chief Executive Officer of Best Education Services Limited, Ishmael Muslim, has cautioned Ghanaian students seeking higher education in Canada against relying solely on random online searches when selecting universities. He warned that some institutions found online may not be accredited to admit international students from Ghana. Mr Muslim made the call at a Study in Canada Fair held in Accra on Monday, September 21, 2026. The fair brought together representatives of 20 accredited Canadian universities and prospective Ghanaian students. The event was designed to give applicants direct access to university officials for information on admissions, scholarships, funding, internships and other aspects of studying in Canada.
Ghana’s efforts to strengthen its resilience to climate change will require substantial investment, with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) estimating that $22.6 billion will be needed to deliver the country’s climate actions by 2030.
JoyNews correspondent for the Bono Region, Precious Semevoh, has been adjudged the Best Journalist in Climate Change and Green Transition Reporting at the 4th Bono Regional Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards.
A research collaboration involving scientists from Ghana and international institutions is building and installing open source geophysical technology to help farmers and policymakers better appreciate how water moves through agricultural soils and ways farming practices can be adapted to a changing climate.
Ghana is seeking to position itself beyond the role of a consumer of space technology, with the country exploring opportunities to participate more actively in the growing global space economy. The ambition was highlighted during a visit to Ghana by veteran Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, Astronaut and Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific at Axiom Space, […]
Climate-vulnerable countries are being forced to spend nearly 25 times more on debt repayments than on climate action, according to a new report by ActionAid and Development Finance International (DFI). The report, Debt Fuels the Climate Crisis: How the Finance Flows, analysed data on domestic revenues, sovereign debt, national budgets and climate plans in 65 countries considered highly vulnerable to climate change. It found that in 2026, total debt servicing on external and domestic debt in these countries will be nearly four times their spending on education, almost seven times their health expenditure and nearly six times their spending on social protection.
Ghana has hosted Japanese astronaut and Axiom Space Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific, Dr Koichi Wakata, for discussions on strengthening cooperation in space science, technology and innovation. Dr Wakata’s engagement with Ghanaian officials and institutions forms part of his visit to the country from September 15 to 19, 2026, aimed at promoting knowledge exchange […]
Ghana and Japan are exploring deeper cooperation in space science, technology and innovation, with both countries highlighting the potential of international partnerships to support national development.
Nepal plans to use a new study linking climate change to the deadly floods last month as the basis of a financial request from a United Nations fund.
Dr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, has called for stronger collaboration among universities, research institutions, industry and policymakers to ensure that research conducted in Ghana is translated into practical solutions for national development.
Neuroscientists in the US have successfully adapted mice to have functioning human cells inside their own brains.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the outstanding 2025/2026 Book and Research Allowance for members of the Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) is expected to be paid by the end of September 2026.
China urged the United States to halt its military build-up in outer space after Washington acknowledged it has weapons deployed in orbit, while Chinese state media warned the move could fuel a global arms race.
In its half-year economic outlook, it stated that the 30% Gold Off-Take Mandate under GoldBod, supported by the increase in its budget allocation from GH¢4.5 billion to GH¢5.0 billion, should boost gold mobilisation and support reserve accumulation.
The practice is not new. Older residents say it has been passed down through generations, long before climate change became part of everyday conversation.
The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has issued an industrial strike action warning, as the government delays disbursement of their 2025/2026 Book and Research Allowance. The association warns that its members will withdraw their services if the government fails to make payments by 22nd September, 2026. It argued that the consistent delay in […]
Africa contributes less than four per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet when the effects of climate change are felt, the continent often pays a disproportionate price through the loss of lives, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure.
The inaugural Climate x Culture Summit is set to bring together policymakers, climate practitioners, business leaders, creatives, journalists, technologists and young people to examine the role of culture and creativity in advancing climate action in Africa.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) says there is no shortage of spaces in senior high schools, despite growing concerns and frustrations among parents and guardians over the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
According to the research arm of Databank Group, this adjustment reflects the sovereign' GH¢35.1 billion underspend in the first half of 2026 and a total expenditure cap of GH¢302 billion, which offset a GH¢1.3 billion revenue shortfall.
President Mahama says space has been reserved for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway to accommodate a railway line between Accra and Kumasi.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has cautioned the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) against meddling in partisan politics, urging the association to remain independent and continue serving as the conscience of Ghanaian society.
Every year, hundreds of human trafficking cases are reported across Ghana. Children are rescued from forced labour on Lake Volta, young women are exploited through deceptive recruitment schemes, and vulnerable people are trafficked across borders under promises of better opportunities.
Participants in the 2026 International Festival of Youth have planted a Garden of Peoples’ Friendship at Ural Federal University (UrFU) in Ekaterinburg, Russia, as a symbol of international unity and climate solidarity.
The Headmaster of Mansoman Senior High School (SHS), Rev. Nicholas Adu Berko, has raised concerns over the growing number of students changing their school placements, saying his institution has enough facilities to accommodate hundreds of students but is struggling to attract them.
Ghana is set to take a bold leap into light-based scientific innovation with the official launch of the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, at 08:00 GMT at the Amonoo-Neizer IDL Conference Centre.
According to the firm, the ongoing structural reforms, domestic monetary easing, and a sharp rebound in key industrial sub-sectors will sustain the economy well ahead of the government’s target of 4.8%.