In a significant escalation of Ghana’s fight against malaria, waste management giant Zoomlion Ghana Limited is spearheading a nationwide Larval Source Management (LSM) programme, targeting the disease at its root: mosquito breeding grounds. This initiative, under the directive of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS), marks a strategic shift from controlling malaria towards its complete…
Ghana international Ibrahim Sadiq was on the scoresheet for AZ Alkmaar on Thursday evening, inspiring the team to defeat Levski Sofia 2-0 in the Europa Conference League. The forward started in attack for his Dutch outfit today in the first leg of the Conference League final playoff round. He scored in the 56th minute after an assist from Isak Jensen…
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah The Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has paid her respects to the late Queen Mother of Asanteman, Nana Konadu Yiadom, by attending the one-week celebration ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.Upon arrival, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang signed the book of condolences on behalf of the Government of Ghana, paying tribute to the…
Security and fraud expert, Richard Kumadoe, has suggested that the constitutional 48-hour rule may not necessarily shield dancehall star Shatta Wale from extended detention as investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) unfold. Kumadoe explained that EOCO is legally empowered to seek extra time from the courts if investigators believe the musician has more questions to answer. He…
Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has finally broken his silence after walking out of EOCO custody on bail, expressing gratitude to both his loyal fans and the authorities who handled his case. Not long after he was released, the ‘Freedom’ composer went live on TikTok to confirm his detainment and recounted aspects of his experience. In his remarks, he praised…
Residents of the Ashanti Region have been directed to remain indoors on the night of Thursday, September 18, 2025, as part of the final burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Shops, social gatherings, and all forms of public activity will come to a halt to allow for the sacred burial at Bremang, the royal cemetery. The…
The final Value Added Tax (VAT) rate that will be paid by businesses is expected to be reduced from 22% to 20 % from 2026. This will be captured in the 2026 Budget, which the Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson has disclosed to JOYBUSINESS that it could be presented to parliament in October 2025. Businesses currently pay about 22 percent…
Ghana international Jordan Ayew has welcomed criticism from Leicester City fans following the team’s defeat to Preston North End FC in the English Championship during Week 2. Ayew, 33, started for the Foxes in the game on Saturday and lasted the entire duration of the contest. In the away fixture played at Deepdale, Leicester City suffered a 2-1 defeat, leaving…
A group of high-profile Ghanaian celebrities, including Bullet, MadeinGhana, Captan and several others, thronged the premises of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to show solidarity with dancehall star Shatta Wale, who is currently in detention as part of ongoing investigations into alleged money laundering. The controversy stems from the seizure of Shatta Wale’s yellow Lamborghini Urus, which authorities…
Dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, better known as Shatta Wale, has walked free from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after spending some hours behind bars. His release followed a revision of the initial bail terms that had kept him in detention. The development brings temporary relief in a case that has placed the musician…