Veteran actor Mawuli Semevo dies aged 63 after fire accident
Veteran Ghanaian actor, Mawuli Semevo, has died after suffering severe burns in a fire accident about a week ago. He was 63. Mr. Semevo passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, where he was receiving treatment. On February 8, 2025, Judith Addison of Beyond Burns International, a non-profit organisation, […]
Gov’t approves 10% wage hike for public sector employees
The government has authorized a ten percent pay increase for public sector employees after the Labour Union and President John Dramani Mahama successfully negotiated. This is less than a year’s second wage adjustment. Following a major 23% compensation adjustment in 2024 to protect employees from growing living expenses, the most recent pay increase comes after […]
Akufo-Addo has directed former appointees to cooperate with accountability processes – Richard Ahiagbah
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to make themselves available for accountability processes following the end of his administration. Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications, New Patriotic Party (NPP), made this known on Joy News’ on Wednesday, February 18. According to him, the NPP had a track record of transparency and […]
Bawumia tells President Mahama to reverse ‘unfair’ public sector dismissals
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former vice president, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to protect all people and undo what he calls the unjust dismissals of Ghanaians working for the previous government. On Wednesday, February 19, Dr. Bawumia posted on Facebook saying he was deeply concerned by recent events that he feels threaten Ghana’s democracy […]
NCA’s shutdown of media stations was abrupt and unfair – LPG
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has shut down a number of media outlets for operating without proper frequency authorizations, a move that the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) has expressed concern about. The party criticized the sudden enforcement, pointing to the possible loss of jobs amid challenging economic times, but acknowledged the necessity of regulatory […]
MFWA calls for reforms in broadcasting regulation following shutdown of seven radio stations
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has renewed its call for reforms in Ghana’s broadcasting regulation, following the shutdown of seven private radio stations by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations. The MFWA has long advocated for the transfer of broadcast licensing and regulation functions from the National Communications Authority (NCA) to […]
2024 Election: Voter apathy caused NPP’s defeat – Richard Ahiagbah
Richard Ahiagbah, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Director of Communications, claims that nationwide voter apathy was the main cause of the NPP’s defeat in the December 2024 election. Speaking on the outcome of the election on Joy News, Mr Ahiagbah said, “The apathy in the party was unprecedented.” He added, “ Nothing can persuade me […]
“Our wellness and lifestyle products are world-class and they are certified” – Global Chief Marketing Officer at QNET product workshop
The Global Chief Marketing Officer of QNET, Trevor Kuna has revealed that QNET products are reliable, authentic, internationally-reviewed and certified. In a well-attended media workshop meant to introduce the media to QNET products, Trevor Kuna said: “We develop top-of-the-range products for the global market. Our wellness and lifestyle products are some of the best you […]