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When the floods struck, Activa delivered: over GH₵4.7m paid in flood claims as of October 2026
Following the heavy rains and widespread flooding experienced in Accra and several other parts of Ghana during the 2026 rainy season, Activa International Insurance Ghana demonstrated its commitment to standing by customers when disaster struck. As at 31 October 2026, Activa had paid over GH₵4.7 million in flood-related insurance claims, helping affected customers recover from
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@myjoyonline 39 minutes ago
Ghana ranks 18th in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of total revenue-to-GDP ratio
Namibia recorded the highest revenue-to-GDP ratio of 31.3% in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by Seychelles (30.0%) in 3rd position and Botswana (29.5%) in 4th position.
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@myjoyonline 1 hours ago
There's no evidence that Ghana's Diplomatic Passports are being sold – Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed suggestions that Ghana's Diplomatic Passports are being sold, insisting that investigations into an alleged passport scandal are strictly focused on Service Passports.
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10 illegally issued Service Passports cancelled as Foreign Affairs Ministry pursues beneficiaries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revoked 10 Service Passports allegedly obtained through an illegal arrangement involving a syndicate operating within the passport administration system.
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@theheraldghana 5 hours ago
Volta Region to benefit from 2027 budget investments – Mahama
President John Mahama says the Volta Region will receive significant investments under the 2027 national budget, with allocations expected for agriculture, tourism, textiles, garments and hospitality. He said the investments would support economic activities and create opportunities for businesses and residents across the region. Speaking at the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga on Saturday, November
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@theheraldghana 4 hours ago
Mahama cautions journalists against overzealous reporting and scandal hunting
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned journalists against what he describes as overzealous reporting and the deliberate search for scandals, saying media freedom must be exercised with civility and fairness. He said his government recognised the medias responsibility to hold public officials accountable and would uphold that mandate, but warned that excessive conduct could distract
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@theheraldghana 4 hours ago
Unemployed graduates with disabilities give government two weeks to secure jobs
The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the government two weeks to employ its qualified members in the public sector or secure financial clearance for their recruitment in the upcoming national budget. The group has warned that failure to meet either demand will trigger a three-day continuous demonstration at Jubilee House. In a
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@theheraldghana 2 hours ago
British Museum extends loan of Asante royal regalia to Manhyia Palace Museum
The British Museum has agreed to extend the loan of 15 pieces of Asante royal regalia to the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi for another three years. The extension will take effect when the current agreement expires in April 2027, allowing the historically significant artefacts to remain in Ghana under an arrangement that has brought
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@myjoyonline 2 hours ago
GJA Awards: Afenyo-Markin calls for repeal of two laws restricting free expression
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the repeal of Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), and Section 76 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), saying that the provisions are being used to criminalise free expression and suppress dissent.
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