JoyNews’ Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi wins GJA award for domestic tourism reporting
JoyNews’ Ahafo Regional Correspondent, Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi, has won the Best Reporter on Domestic Tourism award at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards. He was recognised for his article, “Speaking Ghana to the world: How indigenous languages can power tourism and economic growth,” at the awards ceremony held in Accra on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Awards Committee, chaired by former Graphic Communications Group Editor Kobby Asmah, commended the report for demonstrating the value of development journalism and highlighting the role of Ghana’s indigenous languages in promoting tourism and economic growth. In its citation, the committee said the article drew attention to the potential of local languages as a tool for economic transformation.