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Ghana month on joy present to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to get enlightened about the history of Daamba festival.

Ghana month on joy presents to you festivals in Ghana and the interesting history behind them. Listen to know more about the ADAE Kese festival celebrated by the people of the Ashanti region.

Scores of patients and visitors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital are stranded as consultants and specialist doctors at the health facility abandon their post. The medical officers declared an indefinite strike following an emergency meeting yesterday over what they describe as an ejection by a private developer from their official accommodation in the Danyame enclave.

The Ashanti Business Owners Association is discontent at a supposed anti-smuggling operation by a joint taskforce of the National Security, Food and Drugs Authority, Tree Crops Development Authority and Customs. The taskforce stormed the Central Business District of Kumasi to cease vegetable cooking oil brands believed to be unlicensed and smuggled into the country.

The NHIS have come under scrutiny following several complaints by beneficiaries. The matter came up strongly at the vetting of Deputy Minister designate for Health, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, but he insists that despite the challenges, there is high confidence in the NHIS.

According to the director of electoral services in Ghana, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, it will be an invasion of voter’s electoral privacy and breach of security protocols for the use of drones to monitor the elections as planned by the Greater Accra Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Ashy Moore.

The NDC parliamentary caucus revealed they have identified nine operational constituencies where they will help capture for the party. Secretary for the group, Sam George reiterated their resolve to deliver the highest number of votes ever for the NDC in the Region.

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama says his honesty as President caused some challenges in his government. Mr. Mahama has observed dishonesty in the present government, insisting the government is concealing the truth behind the recent power challenges.

The Greater Accra Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Ashy Moore has revealed plans to deploy drones for the monitoring of this year's General elections.

Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, is pushing for the compensation of women for their unpaid caregiving roles, which they often juggle alongside their professional work.

Maternal care at the Manhyia Government Hospital in the Ashanti region has over the years been a hurdle for medical staff owing to the heavy congestion at the facility. Management at the hospital says the situation is forcing expectant mothers to deliver within unhygienic conditions, including sleeping on the bare floor.

The state of affairs at Komfo Anokye brings into question the quality of health care offered to patients. Kwame Frimpong tells Joynews that until the facility undergoes immediate refurbishment they cannot guarantee quality healthcare.

Minister of information designate, Fatimatu Abubakar during her vetting in parliament states the need for advocacy and ensuring the broadcasting bill is passed.

Members of parliament are mourning and still in shock about the demise of the deputy finance minister, John Kumah. John Kumah is eulogized as a man of many prospects and his demise a big blow.

Former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori Atta has described Dr. John Kumah’s death as unbelievable. Dr. Kumah worked as the Deputy Minister of Finance to Ken Ofori Atta since 2021.

There seem to be a cattle loose in some parts of the national capital as some drivers and pedestrians say they have been forced to wait for cattle to cross the road unattended to or have avoided accidents due to the herd of cattle.

The National Peace Council has cautioned political party leaders not to be quick in resorting to violence during the December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.

The Anti-LGBTQ+bill is yet to be signed by the president. Ghanaians continue to debate on the issue as there is a concern for cultural values and international aide. In an interesting development, Uganda, which recently enacted a similar bill with even stricter sanctions, including capital punishment, has just secured a $120 million IMF credit facility for the country, significantly enhancing its...

There is a strong push for the former President for a female to partner with the NDCs flagbearer for the upcoming elections. Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, member of parliament for Kole Klottey also an aspirant for the running mate of the NDC Flagbearer speaks on the role of women in politics and policies to be put in place to support them.

MP for Asawase and former Minority Chief Whip Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak says MPs especially those who leave the House are battling with terrible living conditions.

International Relations Expert, Ishmael Hlorvor says Ghana has become more aligned with the West and that President Akufo Addo made the right call by saying the country will ensure the decision taken on the matter does not infringe on the rights of homosexuals.

Minister-designate for tourism Andrew Agyapa Mercer has waded into the Human sexual rights and family values bill insisting the signing of the bill will not only have implications on Ghana’s economy but it will impact heavily on the tourism sector as well.

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana, Samuel Dubik Mahama, has expressed his deep concerns about his role's impact on the safety and well-being of his family.

ECG catchment areas especially the capital Accra and Kumasi have witnessed unexplained power outages in the last few weeks. Samuel Mahama tells joynews he is still grappling with dealing with the overload of their transmitters during peak times.

Minister for Youth and Sports Ussif Mustapha has told Parliament government has fully paid 195 million dollars translating to more than 1 billion Ghana cedis to various contractors engaged to render services for the 13th Africa Games.