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Ghana Recovers $1.8M in Stolen Pension Funds for Workers
SolutionsApr 9

Ghana Recovers $1.8M in Stolen Pension Funds for Workers

Ghana's pension watchdog has recovered over $1.8 million from employers who withheld workers' retirement money. The crackdown protects thousands of workers who were being quietly robbed of their future security.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's SSNIT Cuts Pension Processing From Months to 7 Days
VideosJun 5

Ghana's SSNIT Cuts Pension Processing From Months to 7 Days

Ghana's national pension scheme now processes claims in just seven days instead of months, thanks to digital transformation. The shift promises faster retirement benefits for thousands of workers across the country.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Swears In New Law Reform Board to Modernize Legal System
SolutionsJan 27

Ghana Swears In New Law Reform Board to Modernize Legal System

Ghana's Attorney-General has sworn in a new nine-member Law Reform Commission Board with a bold mission: update the country's laws to meet modern social and economic needs. The move signals a major push to strengthen democracy and governance across the West African nation.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's New VAT Reform Cuts Prices, Simplifies Business Taxes
SolutionsJan 25

Ghana's New VAT Reform Cuts Prices, Simplifies Business Taxes

Ghana just streamlined its tax system to make shopping cheaper and doing business easier. The new reforms combine three separate charges into one simpler rate while removing pandemic-era fees.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Pension Fund Cuts Processing Time to Just 7 Days
VideosJun 5

Ghana Pension Fund Cuts Processing Time to Just 7 Days

Ghana's national pension scheme has slashed processing times from months to just one week using digital tools. Now they're making online services the default to eliminate long queues entirely.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Ghana Pushes Urgent Cocoa Farmer Payment Reforms
SolutionsFeb 12

Ghana Pushes Urgent Cocoa Farmer Payment Reforms

Unpaid cocoa farmers in Ghana are finally getting attention as advocacy groups push the government to honor payment promises and price increases. The reforms could restore trust for hundreds of thousands of rural families who depend on cocoa income.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Parliament Backs Reforms for 2.1M with Disabilities
SolutionsJun 25

Ghana Parliament Backs Reforms for 2.1M with Disabilities

Ghana's Parliament is pushing to update a nearly 20-year-old law to remove barriers facing millions of citizens with disabilities. The move aims to ensure over 2.1 million Ghanaians get equal access to jobs, healthcare, and public spaces.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Rights Group Launches Prison Justice Reform Campaign
Acts of KindnessFeb 4

Ghana Rights Group Launches Prison Justice Reform Campaign

A new human rights organization is tackling Ghana's overcrowded prisons and delayed trials with legal support for vulnerable inmates. The "Righting the Scales" campaign brings together government, legal experts, and civil society to fix systemic gaps in justice delivery.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Leads Push to Reform Global Development Aid System
Global NewsMay 18

Ghana Leads Push to Reform Global Development Aid System

Ghana took center stage at a major Paris conference with a bold plan to fix broken development aid while African nations lose billions. The "Accra Reset" initiative offers new pathways for countries to build prosperity on their own terms.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read
Ghana Protects Coast for Local Fishers, Leads Ocean Reform
SolutionsJun 10

Ghana Protects Coast for Local Fishers, Leads Ocean Reform

Ghana just expanded protected waters for local fishers and created its first marine protected area, leading West Africa's fight to reclaim oceans from illegal fishing that feeds billions while foreign fleets drain resources.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Ghana Ends Law School Monopoly in Bipartisan Win
SolutionsMay 14

Ghana Ends Law School Monopoly in Bipartisan Win

Ghana just opened the doors to legal education for thousands of aspiring lawyers who were previously locked out. After years of frustration over limited spots at the country's single law school, a new reform lets universities across Ghana train professional lawyers.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's NPP Unites After Primaries, Eyes 2028 Comeback
Global NewsFeb 2

Ghana's NPP Unites After Primaries, Eyes 2028 Comeback

Ghana's New Patriotic Party is turning election rivalry into teamwork as losing candidates visit Dr. Bawumia at home, signaling a fresh start. The party is launching sweeping reforms to rebuild from the grassroots up.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Shifts Prisons to Rehabilitation Over Punishment
SolutionsApr 11

Ghana Shifts Prisons to Rehabilitation Over Punishment

Ghana's prison chief told the UN that every person deserves a second chance, announcing major reforms turning punishment-focused facilities into centers for dignity and hope. The country is proving that treating inmates humanely works better than simply locking them away.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana First to Receive France's National Health Platform
SolutionsApr 8

Ghana First to Receive France's National Health Platform

Ghana becomes the first country to benefit from France's National Health Platform after Presidents Mahama and Macron met in Paris. The partnership promises to strengthen Ghana's healthcare system and support ongoing reforms.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Youth Leaders Back Lowering Presidential Age to 30
Global NewsMar 13

Ghana Youth Leaders Back Lowering Presidential Age to 30

Young leaders across Ghana are celebrating a proposal to lower the minimum presidential age from 40 to 30, calling it a win for political inclusion. The constitutional reform could open doors for a generation eager to shape their country's future.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Launches Panel to Reform Global Health Governance
SolutionsApr 6

Ghana Launches Panel to Reform Global Health Governance

President Mahama has assembled 18 global health leaders to reshape how developing nations participate in worldwide health decisions. The Accra Reset Initiative aims to transform countries from passive recipients to active architects of policies affecting their own populations.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Cancels 8,160 Land Deals, Requires 70% Upfront Payment
SolutionsFeb 16

Ghana Cancels 8,160 Land Deals, Requires 70% Upfront Payment

Ghana just hit the reset button on nearly a decade of questionable land deals, canceling thousands of incomplete transactions and introducing sweeping reforms to protect public property. The country's new rules require buyers to pay 70% of market value upfront, ending years of sweetheart deals that shortchanged citizens.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana AI Summit Bridges Education Gap for Million Youth
InnovationJan 26

Ghana AI Summit Bridges Education Gap for Million Youth

Ghana is launching a major AI summit in September 2026 that connects education reform with digital skills training, aiming to empower one million young coders. The Pan African AI Innovation Summit brings together ministries, universities, and tech leaders to turn AI learning from theory into real jobs.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Ghana Leaders Unite Against Youth Drug Crisis at Eid Prayers
Acts of KindnessMar 22

Ghana Leaders Unite Against Youth Drug Crisis at Eid Prayers

Thousands gathered in Wa, Ghana for Eid al-Fitr prayers, where religious and political leaders joined forces to combat youth drug abuse and advocate for educational reforms. Christians and Muslims pledged partnership to protect the next generation.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Korle-Bu Doctors Push for Real Healthcare Solutions in Ghana
Community HeroesMar 23

Korle-Bu Doctors Push for Real Healthcare Solutions in Ghana

Emergency medicine residents at Ghana's largest hospital are turning a viral crisis into a call for nationwide healthcare reform. Their honest assessment of overcrowding could spark the systematic changes patients desperately need.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read

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