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Ghana's Big Workout Brings Thousands to Streets for Fitness
Health & WellnessJan 31

Ghana's Big Workout Brings Thousands to Streets for Fitness

Hundreds of Ghanaians swapped their weekday routines for sneakers and hit the streets of Accra for Joy FM's annual fitness celebration. The event has grown into one of Ghana's largest wellness gatherings, proving that making health fun brings communities together.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's Joy FM Big Workout Brings 5,000 Together Jan 31
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Ghana's Joy FM Big Workout Brings 5,000 Together Jan 31

Ghana's largest free fitness festival returns January 31, bringing together corporate workers, radio personalities, and fitness enthusiasts for a predawn health celebration. Joy FM hosts are trading microphones for water bottles to sweat alongside thousands at University of Ghana Stadium.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's Joy FM Kicks Off Big Workout With 14.7km Walk
SportsJan 25

Ghana's Joy FM Kicks Off Big Workout With 14.7km Walk

Two Multimedia Group executives walked nearly 15 kilometers to launch Ghana's biggest corporate fitness event. The January 31 workout brings together companies, families, and communities for a morning of health and connection.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana: 80 MTN Mobile Money Staff Walk 8km for Wellness
Acts of KindnessApr 12

Ghana: 80 MTN Mobile Money Staff Walk 8km for Wellness

Over 80 employees from Ghana's newly independent mobile money company kicked off their year with an 8-kilometer mountain trek. The wellness initiative combined fitness, teamwork, and aerobic sessions to keep staff healthy and energized for serving customers.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
SportsFeb 26

Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes

Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Radio Show Sparks National Wellness Movement
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Ghana Radio Show Sparks National Wellness Movement

A popular morning radio show in Ghana turned health talk into action, launching a month-long campaign that reached thousands with free screenings, mental health support, and a massive community fitness walk. The movement blended celebrity stories, policy discussions, and practical health tools to inspire a healthier nation.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Targets $7.8B in Diaspora Funds for Long-Term Growth
SolutionsApr 23

Ghana Targets $7.8B in Diaspora Funds for Long-Term Growth

Ghana is transforming how it uses money sent home by citizens living abroad, shifting from short-term spending to long-term investments that fuel national development. The country received $7.8 billion in remittances in 2025, exceeding all foreign direct investment.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Japan Grants Ghana $20M to Boost Northern Healthcare
Health & WellnessFeb 24

Japan Grants Ghana $20M to Boost Northern Healthcare

Ghana and Japan just signed a $20 million agreement to improve healthcare access in Ghana's Northern Region, bringing better equipped hospitals and services to underserved communities. The funding speeds up an ongoing project aimed at closing the healthcare gap between regions.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana's New Sports Fund Promises Stable Athlete Support
SolutionsFeb 27

Ghana's New Sports Fund Promises Stable Athlete Support

Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Northern Ghana Backs 18 Young Entrepreneurs With Funding
SolutionsJul 15

Northern Ghana Backs 18 Young Entrepreneurs With Funding

A new initiative is giving 18 young entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana the funding, mentorship, and training they need to build thriving businesses. The program aims to transform regional inequality into opportunity through youth-led innovation.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Korea Commits $3.5M to Restore Ghana's Historic Castles
Global NewsJul 26

Korea Commits $3.5M to Restore Ghana's Historic Castles

Six of Ghana's UNESCO World Heritage forts and castles are getting a major restoration thanks to a $3.5 million commitment from Korea. The funding will help preserve globally significant monuments that tell crucial stories of Ghana's past.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ukraine Teams with Ghana to Build Football Academy
Global NewsFeb 21

Ukraine Teams with Ghana to Build Football Academy

Ukraine is partnering with Ghana to establish a football academy and develop grassroots sports infrastructure. The collaboration brings together Ukraine's technical expertise with Ghana's rich football culture.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Launches Miss Diaspora to Empower Women, Build Communities
Acts of KindnessApr 10

Ghana Launches Miss Diaspora to Empower Women, Build Communities

Ghana has launched Miss Diaspora Ghana, a pageant that goes beyond beauty to focus on leadership, youth empowerment, and connecting diaspora resources with local development. The winner will lead vocational training and cassava farming projects on the Akuapem Ridge.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Now Refines Its Own Gold Into Bullion Bars
InnovationFeb 5

Ghana Now Refines Its Own Gold Into Bullion Bars

For the first time, Ghana is refining gold from small-scale miners into bullion bars at home, creating 162 jobs and keeping more wealth in the country. The partnership between Ghana Gold Board and Gold Coast Refinery marks a turning point in West Africa's gold industry.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Leads Digital Change at Turkey Regulatory Summit
SolutionsMay 15

Ghana Leads Digital Change at Turkey Regulatory Summit

Ghana's deputy minister is championing inclusive digital transformation at a major international technology conference in Turkey. The country's ambitious Digital Ghana Agenda is attracting global attention as it transforms education, healthcare, and public services.

Regional: turkey innovation (TR)2 min read
China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project
SolutionsJan 21

China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project

Ghana's Savannah Region is getting a new university thanks to a $30 million grant from China, opening doors for thousands of students in northern Ghana. The project marks another milestone in the countries' friendship dating back to the 1960s.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Launches National Research Fund to Drive Innovation
SolutionsJun 16

Ghana Launches National Research Fund to Drive Innovation

Ghana just launched a dedicated national fund to finance scientific research and innovation, ending decades of financial constraints that held back local researchers. The initiative aims to make Ghana self-reliant through homegrown solutions and knowledge.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
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Planet WinsJul 30

South Korea Shares Forest Comeback Story with Ghana

South Korea, once nearly deforested, is teaching Ghana how it restored its forests through decades of consistent policy and public participation. The knowledge transfer could help Ghana tackle climate change while growing its economy.

Google: reforestation success2 min read
Ghana's Tech Boom Creates Jobs, Reshapes Economy
SolutionsJan 18

Ghana's Tech Boom Creates Jobs, Reshapes Economy

Ghana is transforming into a digital economy powerhouse as startups, fintech companies, and online businesses create new jobs and opportunities across the country. Innovation is no longer just for tech hubs—it's becoming the engine driving Ghana's entire economic future.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
Ghana and World Bank Launch West Africa Health Strategy
SolutionsMay 5

Ghana and World Bank Launch West Africa Health Strategy

Ghana is leading 20 nations in a groundbreaking partnership to strengthen healthcare across West and Central Africa. The "Fit to Prosper" initiative tackles diseases and malnutrition while proving health investments drive economic growth.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read

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