Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has explained that although he once aspired to become a judge, he shifted focus toward using law for national development, particularly in Ghana's natural resources management. His professional evolution, especially during his time at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, led him to see broader applications of legal expertise beyond courtroom adjudication.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has explained that although he once aspired to become a judge, he shifted focus toward using law for national development, particularly in Ghana's natural resources management. His professional evolution, especially during his time at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, led him to see broader applications of legal expertise beyond courtroom adjudication.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has warned that the exclusion of over 17,000 voters from the Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi areas in the 2020 parliamentary elections represents a grave threat to Ghana's constitutional practice and democratic stability. He stressed that the disenfranchisement deprived the communities of parliamentary representation and access to development resources, and warned that such exclusions risk undermining the republic if they occur in multiple areas.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal expert Tsatsu Tsikata has warned that systemic exclusion, as exemplified by the SALL case, risks eroding the state's legitimacy and blurring the line between lawful governance and lawlessness. He argues that SALL residents are owed compensation and reparation for being denied parliamentary representation in the 2020 elections, and describes the situation as a constitutional threat to the Republic.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Policy experts in Ghana are calling for a shift from cannabis prohibition to regulation, with proposals presented at an industry conference in Accra outlining a structured transition towards decriminalisation, market development, and public health safeguards. The framework includes full decriminalisation for personal use, cultural recognition for Rastafari and indigenous practices, equity-based licensing for local farmers, expungement of past convictions, and state investment in cannabis science.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces has held a fundraising luncheon to support the redevelopment of Burma Camp and address a housing deficit affecting thousands of servicemen and women. Senior military leadership cited deteriorating colonial-era barracks and increased operational demands as drivers of the accommodation gap.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama praised Julius Debrah for his loyalty, kindness, and humility at Debrah's 60th Birthday Thanksgiving Service, describing him as a trusted aide whose service has left a lasting impression on leadership and governance. Mahama noted Debrah's calm nature, efficiency, and affable friendliness, which earned respect from executives during his time as running mate in the Eastern Region.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal veteran Tsatsu Tsikata says he deliberately downplays his history as a former lecturer to judges he now appears before in court, emphasizing that courtroom roles must take precedence over past academic relationships.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, says the NDC possesses a strong bench of leaders capable of defeating the NPP's presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia, citing figures such as Julius Debrah, Cassiel Ato Forson, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as competent leaders ready to govern.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Stephen Adom, Municipal Chief Executive of Ho, has inaugurated a 13-member Ho Central Market Management Committee to enhance operations and improve revenue generation. The MCE charged the committee members to improve market functioning, monitor revenue collectors for transparency, maintain market discipline, and report infrastructural challenges.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has said he maintains professional boundaries when appearing before judges who were once his students, focusing on respect for their judicial role rather than past relationships. He noted that he has felt proud of court decisions even when rulings went against him, if the judicial reasoning was sound.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marked the 27th anniversary of his enstoolment on the Golden Stool by honouring national leaders and prominent figures for their contributions to peace and stability. President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo were among awardees presented with commemorative gold coins for their roles in peacebuilding and national development.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
An International Monetary Fund staff mission will arrive in Accra from April 29, 2026, for Ghana's sixth and final review under its Extended Credit Facility programme, ahead of the country's exit from the IMF-supported programme in August 2026. The mission will assess Ghana's performance since the fifth review, examine fiscal and energy sector developments, and set prior actions required for Ghana to qualify for the final tranche of IMF support.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, pledged a bus to Aburaman Senior High School and said uncompleted GETFund projects would be finished to enable single-track operation next academic year. The headmaster welcomed the bus commitment, saying it would reduce costs for student field trips and sports competitions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the NPP has backed Awentami Paul Afoko, who is consulting on a possible bid for National Chairman, expressing confidence in his strategic and organisational skills to help the party reclaim support in the northern regions ahead of 2028.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Yakubu Mohammed, MP for Ahafo Ano South East, intends to introduce a Private Member's Bill requiring paternity tests for every child born in Ghana, citing aims to enhance trust between partners, reduce relationship doubts, ensure paternal responsibility, and protect children's rights.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Deputy Minister of Health and MP for Essikado-Ketan, has been appointed to the Secretariat of the African Union's High-Level Ministerial Committee on global health governance, tasked with strengthening Africa's voice in international health decision-making.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has made a donation to the Kumasi Children's Home and Garden City Special School, providing items including rice, cooking oil, mackerel, and tomato paste to support vulnerable children in the care facilities.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the NPP has endorsed Paul Awentami Afoko's leadership abilities and urged him to take up the party chairmanship to help recover support in the five northern regions ahead of 2028 elections. Afoko, currently consulting party figures ahead of an official announcement, expressed gratitude for the endorsement and commitment to the NPP.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Immigration Service Governing Council is pushing Operation Secure Our Borders (SECOBOR), a public-private project designed to mobilise resources for officer welfare and border control. The GIS chairman cited weak border controls as exposing Ghana to smuggling, human trafficking and illicit trade, and requested retention of 80 per cent of internally generated funds for five years to address resource and logistical constraints.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, marked his 27th enstoolment anniversary at Manhyia Palace, warning that the adversarial nature of politics threatens Ghana's civility and brotherliness. He presented commemorative gold coins to President Mahama and former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo, as well as former Vice-President Bawumia, recognizing their contributions to the nation's peace architecture.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment told a regional conference in Ahafo that the government remains focused on youth empowerment and campaign promises despite inherited structural challenges, urging young people to remain patient as full results would come within the four-year mandate.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia is beginning a two-day tour of the Upper East region as part of his nationwide Thank You Tour to thank the electorate for returning the NDC to power and render account of the government's stewardship.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Youth Impact Parliament has announced plans for a multi-million cedi chamber and office complex to deepen democratic practice and train young parliamentarians. The facility, announced at the organisation's 5th anniversary celebration, will serve as a centre of excellence for political and civic education and host a YIP Parliamentary Training Institute following its commissioning.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin has donated GH¢100,000 to the Upper West Regional command of the Ghana National Fire Service for fence wall construction and GH¢10,000 plus a laptop to the Nadowli-Kaleo Students Union for administrative operations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP Ashanti Regional Council of Elders has backed former National Chairman Paul Afoko for the party chairmanship, praising his organisational track record and urging him to work with flagbearer Dr. Bawumia to recover support in the five northern regions ahead of 2028.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Immigration Service's Governing Council is advocating for Operation Secure Our Borders (SECOBOR), a public-private initiative to mobilise resources for the Service's operational needs, and proposes that GIS retain 80 percent of its internally generated funds for five years to address challenges including inadequate accommodation and vehicles.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Akyem Abuakwa State Council has declared the Etweresohene, Nana Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, persona non grata in all palaces and banned him from attending customary activities, including funerals and state functions, citing his recent conduct and failure to honour an invitation to answer to his actions.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lawyers for Sesi-Edem Company Limited say a High Court injunction restraining EOCO from acting against the company and its directors is still in force, citing Order 25 rule 10 which keeps the interim injunction active pending determination of their interlocutory application. EOCO has denied in an affidavit that it declared the directors wanted, claiming its press releases were only for media engagement.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the NPP's National Treasurer, Dr Charles Dwamena, announced the suspension of his working visit following a road accident on Friday, April 24, near Buipe in the Savannah Region. The National Treasurer and his team were unharmed, but the driver sustained injuries and was taken to Central Gonja Government Hospital.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Assin South MP, have issued a formal demand for retraction and apology to Angel Maxine over defamatory statements circulated on social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and X, in which she allegedly claimed he had engaged in same-sex relations with her. The MP's legal team denies the allegations entirely, states he has no connection to the musician, and argues the statements have caused serious reputational harm.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has extended the deadline for member dues payment while its IT Directorate resolves technical issues. The party has directed that lack of proof of payment shall not disqualify prospective candidates, though committees must record who has and has not paid.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection held talks with the Queen Mothers Association, representing all sixteen regions, to advance gender equality and community-led development. The Queen Mothers outlined their mandate to promote inclusivity and grassroots development, and called for deeper engagement and stronger representation in governance structures.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The EOCO Governing Board has directed management to comply with an interim injunction by the Adenta High Court halting all actions involving Sesi-Edem Company Limited, a gold dealership firm. The directive follows a petition by Sesi-Edem alleging abuse of power and unlawful investigation by EOCO's acting leadership, though the Board found no evidence of abuse of power after review.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo said President Mahama shares values of tolerance, dialogue and inclusion with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, representing the President at the Asantehene's 27th anniversary celebration in Kumasi. She highlighted that the President believes democracy must create space for all citizens, including those with opposing opinions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has criticized Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor's directive asking GRIDCo CEO Mark Awuah Baah to step aside, calling it a "knee-jerk reaction" while investigations into the Akosombo substation fire remain ongoing. Glover questioned the basis for the decision and argued that from a layman's perspective the fire appeared accidental, stating that action should not be taken "based on gossip and speculation" without evidential proof.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for Joana Quaye have accused her estranged husband, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, of attempting to influence public opinion and undermine ongoing court proceedings through a media interview with broadcaster Deloris Frimpong Manso. The lawyers say allegations made in the interview are "substantially untrue" and relate to matters currently before the courts, and argue that the move obstructs the administration of justice.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour have demanded that social media user Angel Maxine retract and apologize for statements published on Instagram, TikTok and X alleging the MP is gay and had a relationship with her, which the lawyers describe as false and without factual basis. The legal team warned of legal action if the demands are not met within seven days from April 27, 2026.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has issued a two-month ultimatum to Delovely Construction Ltd. to accelerate work on the 55-kilometre Bediako Junction to Camp 15 to Sefwi Adabokrom road project, warning that the contract will be terminated if progress does not reach 20 per cent, as the contractor has completed less than two per cent despite five months of site possession.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Akuapem North MP Sammy Awuku has called on President Mahama and the Minister of Energy and Green Transition to urgently address unstable power supply across the country, warning that frequent outages are disrupting student preparation ahead of WASSCE (beginning April 21, 2026) and BECE (beginning May 4, 2026) examinations. He noted the situation affects not only students and parents but also businesses and small-scale workers.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Edudzi Tameklo, Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, recounted how he received a call from the Secretary to the President on a Thursday evening requesting his CV, and was handed his appointment letter the following morning on January 17, 2025. He dismissed claims that his appointment was influenced by ties to the First Lady, stating the process moved swiftly and describing such suggestions as mere speculation.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Civil society organisations have expressed concern over a High Court ruling that the Office of the Special Prosecutor cannot prosecute corruption-related cases without authorisation from the Attorney-General, describing it as a setback for anti-corruption efforts. Retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba acknowledged their frustration but said the law must be enforced as enacted and that civil society's concerns must be weighed against legal requirements.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Supreme Court judge William Atuguba has raised constitutional concerns about whether the Office of the Special Prosecutor can independently prosecute cases, arguing that Article 88 of Ghana's 1992 Constitution vests prosecutorial authority exclusively in the Attorney-General. Atuguba acknowledged that other institutions like the police have historically exercised prosecutorial powers, but only through delegated authority from the AG, and questioned whether such precedents apply within the current constitutional framework.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for a clear load-shedding timetable and disputed the government's attribution of ongoing power outages solely to a fire at Akosombo that damaged six switches and removed about 1,000 megawatts from the grid. Deputy Ranking Member Collins Adomako Mensah said the outages predate the incident and stem from broader system instability, with the fire merely worsening an already fragile situation.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba has called for public caution on commentary regarding the Office of the Special Prosecutor's legal dispute, saying the matter should await final Supreme Court determination before broader public debate. The case centres on whether the OSP can independently prosecute corruption-related offences without Attorney-General authorisation, with a High Court ruling that it cannot—a decision now under appeal at the Supreme Court.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has ordered the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to withdraw two letters dated September 30 and October 1, 2025, concerning post-retirement contracts for senior academic staff in public universities. The decision follows concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana and is intended to allow broader consultations with stakeholders before any final policy is adopted.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Supreme Court judge William Atuguba has sought to allay concerns that corruption cases handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor could be invalidated if the Supreme Court rules against its prosecutorial authority, amid legal debate over the interpretation of Article 88 of Ghana's 1992 Constitution and its relationship with the OSP Act.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba warns that the Supreme Court's decision on the Office of the Special Prosecutor's powers could reshape Ghana's broader prosecutorial framework and redefine the relationship between the Attorney-General and other institutions exercising delegated prosecutorial functions. The case raises fundamental constitutional questions about how prosecutorial powers are exercised, delegated, and limited under the 1992 Constitution, and could test long-standing delegation practices that have never been fully examined under the current constitutional framework.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba says Ghana's Constitution vests prosecutorial authority in the Attorney-General, but applying this principle to the ongoing Office of the Special Prosecutor dispute is legally complex and not straightforward. He notes that other state agencies like the Ghana Police Service also exercise prosecutorial functions under delegated authority, a practice rooted in earlier legislative arrangements, raising questions about whether such delegation remains valid.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has withdrawn its policy directive on retirement age and post-retirement contracts for senior academic members in public universities following an instruction from the Minister of Education after a meeting with the University Teachers Association of Ghana. GTEC said the withdrawal is pending further consultations with stakeholders to ensure consensus.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A military-escorted convoy transporting about 140 civilians came under fire on April 27, 2026, at Binduri in the Upper East Region, killing three civilians and seven assailants. The Ghana Armed Forces responded and repelled the attackers, recovering weapons and ammunition, and arrested 10 suspects for investigation.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for Joana Quaye have accused businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye of attempting to sway public opinion and undermine justice through a media interview granted while an appeal in their dispute is still pending. The lawyers argued that Mr Quaye made allegations "which are all substantially untrue" concerning matters currently before the Court of Appeal.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tensions within the National Democratic Congress in Nalerigu/Gambaga constituency escalated into violence on Sunday morning when a man was assaulted by about 15 individuals believed to be affiliated with the East Mamprusi Municipal Chief Executive, stemming from a heated exchange on an NDC WhatsApp platform about fertiliser distribution.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Nalerigu/Gambaga has condemned an attack on a military-escorted civilian convoy at Binduri on April 27, 2026, in which unknown gunmen killed three civilians and injured one. He called for stronger collaboration between security agencies and local communities to end the recurring violence and bring the attackers to justice.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Maverick Research, an African market intelligence company, has launched Mapela.io, an AI-powered platform that uses computer vision and machine learning to map and classify retail ecosystems across emerging markets in days rather than months. The platform, powered by technology acquired from Lengo AI, is trained on over 1.5 million retail outlets across 80 emerging markets.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Three award schemes—the 23rd editions of the Ashanti Business Excellence Awards and Ashanti Financial Services Excellence Awards, and the 16th Ashanti Business Leaders Excellence Awards—will be held simultaneously on Friday 8th May 2026 in Kumasi, organized by Top Brass Ghana. The ceremonies aim to honour corporate entities and business leaders whose work has positively impacted Ashanti's economic development.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
FirstBank Ghana has appointed Osahon Ogieva as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Victor Yaw Asante who has been elevated to an International Banking role within the FirstBank Group. Ogieva brings over 25 years of multi-sector experience in petroleum services, manufacturing, banking, and financial services.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Wa Community Cooperative Credit Union has transitioned to direct regulation by the Bank of Ghana after its total assets grew from GH¢67.3 million to GH¢89.9 million. The union is launching digital banking tools including USSD and mobile app, relaxing loan eligibility requirements, and rolling out agency banking services.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has described the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal as a "game-changer" that will decongest coastal seaports, reduce logistics costs, and benefit businesses in middle and northern Ghana and landlocked neighbours.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Electricity Company of Ghana's Acting Managing Director visited four system upgrade projects in Kumasi to inspect progress on work to improve power supply to the Ashanti Region, including three sub-transmission line upgrades and rehabilitation of the Ridge Substation. The projects, expected to complete by year-end, aim to reduce constraints in transformer capacity and improve distribution of quality power.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Council of State has praised the Bank of Ghana's management of the economy following a briefing by Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, with inflation declining from above 23 percent in early 2025 to 3.2 percent by March 2026, gross international reserves at a historic US$14.5 billion, the cedi appreciating 41 percent over 2025, and GDP growth reaching 6.0 percent. The Council urged the central bank to mount a sustained public education campaign to communicate Ghana's economic recovery to a broader national audience.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Absa Group Chief Executive Officer Kenny Fihla concluded a visit to Ghana as part of an engagement tour across Africa to reaffirm the group's commitment to regional growth, sustainable financial inclusion, and customer-centric operations. During the visit, Fihla met with stakeholders and outlined Absa's ambition to provide customer-focused financial services and support Ghana's economic transformation through fintech, trade finance, and youth empowerment.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Victor Smith, Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, met with business leaders and local government officials in Seattle to encourage structured investments, joint ventures, and technology transfer from American companies. Smith described Ghana as a stable, credible investment destination and said the government is committed to providing policy frameworks to support investors.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Joel Nettey, former World President of the International Advertising Association, has urged Ghanaian advertising agencies to embrace artificial intelligence to enhance creativity, efficiency and global competitiveness, warning that those failing to adapt risk being left behind. He noted that AI tools are transforming creative production speed and cost, and that an agency of twenty people with the right AI tools can now produce the output volume of an agency three times its size.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A Leipzig-based developer created an unofficial tool to block over 4,700 suspected AI artists from Spotify playlists after finding them increasingly prevalent, as frustration grows among users who prefer not to hear AI-generated music. Spotify has only implemented a voluntary labeling system in song credits that relies on artists and labels to self-report AI use.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
At least one indigenous lender has formally applied for a non-interest banking licence in Ghana, with four additional banks preparing applications following the Bank of Ghana's release of guidelines in January 2026. The regulator has signalled readiness to assess applications, while the Securities and Exchange Commission works on rules for sukuk, Islamic financial instruments offering alternative funding options.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has scheduled a seven-hour planned maintenance in the Western Region on Monday, April 27, affecting dozens of communities. This follows a fire outbreak at GRIDCo's Akosombo substation on Sunday that has reduced power supply to the Central Region.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations released the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025–2035 on 12 December 2025, aiming for AI to contribute 500 billion cedis to the economy by 2035. The 84-page strategy represents Ghana's boldest technology commitment since the ICT for Accelerated Development policy of 2003.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana will release its 2025 Financial Accounts on April 30, after the Minister of Finance approved a one-month extension beyond the statutory March 31 deadline. The delay partly stems from a change in external auditors, which coincided with preparation of the 2025 accounts.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has begun disbursing grants to beneficiaries of the 2025 cohort under the Adwumawura Programme, which aims to support youth entrepreneurship and create jobs. The programme has trained and mentored 10,887 beneficiaries across the country, who underwent five weeks of intensive training followed by six months of post-training mentorship, with a merit-based selection process identifying high-potential businesses for grant support.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla concluded a working visit to Ghana as part of an Africa-wide engagement tour to reaffirm the bank's commitment to regional growth, sustainable financial inclusion, and customer-centric banking. During the visit, Fihla met stakeholders and emphasised Absa's ambition to deepen its presence in Ghana through digital innovation, small business support, and sustainable finance initiatives.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
StarLife Assurance and MTN Ghana have announced a comprehensive insurance package for 2025 SMEGA Award winners, including GH¢100,000 in life insurance coverage for one year and business protection against fire and allied perils, aimed at supporting SME resilience and financial inclusion in Ghana.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana and Nova Business School Africa have launched the second edition of the MTN Mini MBA for SMEs, a 13-week program that admitted 90 entrepreneurs (up from 50 in the inaugural 2025 cohort) divided into three groups: Women-Led Businesses, Youth Entrepreneurs, and General, serving business owners across sectors including agribusiness, retail, manufacturing, fashion, tech, and services.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has described the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal, a dry port project aimed at bringing cargo services closer to central and northern Ghana, as a game-changer that will ease congestion at coastal ports, reduce transport costs, and support trade within Ghana and neighbouring landlocked countries.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Egg sellers at Kantamanto in Accra are struggling with unsold stock piling up and spoiling due to low demand, particularly from reduced bulk purchases by senior high schools. The glut has forced some retailers to abandon egg sales and switch to other businesses.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
StarLife Assurance and MTN Ghana have provided GH¢100,000 in life insurance coverage for one year plus business protection against fire and allied perils to each winner of the 2025 SME Ghana Awards, as part of a partnership aimed at supporting financial inclusion and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has launched the SME Awards (SMEGA) 2026 in Accra, calling on small and medium enterprises to use innovation, resilience and digital solutions to scale beyond borders. The Ghana Enterprises Agency CEO noted that SMEs constitute over 85 per cent of businesses in the country and play a critical role in employment and innovation, though many face challenges including limited finance access, digital capacity gaps, and market access restrictions.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Absa Group Chief Executive Officer Kenny Fihla concluded a Ghana visit as part of an African engagement tour to reaffirm the group's commitment to regional growth, sustainable financial inclusion, and customer focus. The visit included meetings with stakeholders and explored opportunities in fintech, trade finance, and youth empowerment to support Ghana's economic transformation.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's economy shows signs of recovery with inflation at multi-year lows, cedi resilience, and GDP surpassing US$100 billion, but a new risk analysis warns that this stability is not yet secure and largely driven by favourable commodity prices rather than deep structural resilience. The report identifies environmental and climate risk, particularly from illegal mining affecting 16 percent of land, as the most severe risk dimension facing businesses.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Affordable catalytic converters made in China are increasingly available, potentially reducing the incentive for theft and the financial burden on vehicle owners; however, quality varies significantly depending on manufacturer and seller, with some converters wearing out quickly while others perform adequately.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank says Ghana's fiscal consolidation efforts—including expenditure rationalisation, improved revenue mobilisation, and strengthened public financial management—have stabilised the financial system, restored banking sector confidence, and created a predictable business environment supporting private sector growth.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
MTN Ghana has appointed Esi Mmirba Wilson as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective 15 April 2026. Wilson, a seasoned HR executive with over 23 years of experience, was previously instrumental in Ghana's banking sector consolidation, leading the integration of seven banks and overseeing the transition of more than 2,500 employees.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
United Bank for Africa's Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) provides young graduates with structured career development and hands-on experience in banking. The series features programme participants sharing their experiences, with one participant noting that banking involves strategy, customer understanding, and risk management beyond just transactions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
MobileMoney Fintech Ltd is shifting its strategic focus from expanding access to deepening active usage across its ecosystem, prioritising customer engagement with services beyond basic transactions. The company is expanding services such as credit, insurance and advanced payment solutions, and working to onboard more merchants and service providers to strengthen digital payments and reduce reliance on cash-out.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Banks across Africa are rethinking SME credit access by leveraging digital identity systems and cashflow-based lending models instead of traditional collateral requirements. Digital IDs like Ghana Card, Nigeria's NIN, and Kenya's Maisha Namba are enabling faster loan approvals, while alternative approaches such as mobile money and payment data analysis are expanding access for informal enterprises.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An article on risk management argues that feedback—given and received by supervisors—builds trust among bank staff and helps surface problems before they escalate into major risks, countering declining consumer trust in banks amid challenges like data breaches and AI concerns.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Electricity Company of Ghana is intensifying infrastructure upgrades across Kumasi under its Capital Investment Programme, including a 16-kilometre line reconstruction from Neoplan to Barekese to improve power supply to the Barekese Water Treatment Plant. Managing Director Kwame Kpekpena said the interventions are expected to ease pressure on the city's strained distribution network within six months, attributing current outages to distribution constraints rather than generation shortfalls.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Board Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has emphasized the urgency of completing the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal, describing it as a game-changer that will reduce congestion at seaports and bring logistics services closer to businesses in the middle and northern parts of the country.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's real estate sector attracts significant investor interest but conceals legal, institutional and socio-cultural vulnerabilities that expose buyers to financial and legal risks, including issues like multiple sales of single parcels and litigation engineered as business strategy.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has stated there is no need for a formal load-shedding timetable despite recent power outages, with the acting executive secretary attributing interruptions to technical challenges and system upgrades rather than generation shortages. He maintains electricity supply will stabilise soon and that the situation does not amount to "dumsor" or warrant rationing measures.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Absa Group Chief Executive Officer Kenny Fihla visited Ghana to reaffirm the bank's long-term commitment to the market, describing it as having "extraordinary potential" and emphasising Absa's focus on deepening financial inclusion, driving sustainable growth, and enhancing customer experience. Mr. Fihla engaged stakeholders including clients, regulators, and staff to align the Group's strategy with local economic priorities and stressed the bank's ambition to be "relentlessly customer-obsessed" and build meaningful partnerships.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
MTN Ghana has renewed its commitment as headline sponsor of the 2026 SME Grow Africa Awards, now in its 13th year, which recognises Ghanaian entrepreneurs across 18 categories and provides winners with masterclasses, mentorship, partnerships, and investment support.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Parliament passed the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act 2025, which removes minimum capital requirements for joint ventures and wholly foreign-owned companies, except trading companies. The reform aims to open Ghana's investment climate while protecting local equity participation and citizen-only trading activities.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
An African Development Bank forum in Abidjan has warned that fragmented VAT systems across West Africa distort trade and increase compliance costs. Tax administrators and policymakers called for coordinated digitalisation and alignment of national VAT regimes under the ECOWAS framework by a January 2027 deadline to support regional integration and business activity.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Richard Nii Armah Quaye, President of RNAQ Holdings, has stated he is prepared to settle matters with his ex-wife following their separation. He attributed the breakdown of his marriage to external influences rather than internal conflict and expressed a desire to resolve differences away from legal disputes for the sake of their children.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has urged the public to remain calm over recent power supply fluctuations and says it is premature to introduce a load-shedding timetable. The company attributes recent intermittent electricity to repair works following a fire incident at the Akosombo substation, with engineers making steady progress in restoring the transmission network.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency visited young entrepreneurs in Goaso, Ahafo Region, including a poultry farmer managing over 5,000 birds and Tmana Company, a furniture production enterprise, to explore targeted support for scaling production and expanding employment opportunities.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
ZEN Petroleum Holdings' shares climbed nearly 10 percent on their second day of trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange on Thursday, April 23, 2026, following a heavily oversubscribed IPO that raised GH¢640 million. The listing, the first by an indigenous private downstream sector company, boosted the GSE Composite Index up 1.18 percent, though analysts warned that institutional investor dominance may stifle price discovery.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's exports to the Netherlands reached €650 million in 2024, up from €450 million in 2023, driven mainly by cocoa and aluminium, while the Netherlands exported approximately €1.2 billion to Ghana including refined petroleum and poultry. Ambassador Jereon Verheul has promoted the shift from development cooperation toward trade and investment, supporting reforms including the new Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Bill to strengthen investor confidence.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana and the Netherlands have transformed their relationship from a traditional donor-recipient model to one centered on trade and investment, with bilateral trade reaching €2.2 billion and over 150 Dutch companies investing more than €2 billion in Ghana across manufacturing, renewable energy, and logistics. The partnership focuses on agriculture and cocoa to support Ghana's food self-sufficiency goals.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
More than 300 exporting companies gathered in Casablanca on April 14 for the AfCFTA Trade Finance Summit, convened by the Moroccan Confederation of Exporters and Attijariwafa Bank's Africa Development Club to explore how trade finance can accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Jobberman Ghana has announced the HR & CEO Wave Summit 2026, scheduled for 14th May 2026 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, to bring together CEOs, HR leaders, and industry experts to explore AI adoption and Gen Z workforce transformation in Ghanaian organisations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which sets a vision to transform the country into a leading AI hub in Africa by 2035 through inclusive growth and improved public services. The strategy is built around eight core pillars addressing gaps in AI education, infrastructure, data governance, and sectoral adoption, though success depends on execution rather than strategy alone.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board's Special Intervention Program has distributed GH¢7.8m across 73 support initiatives focused on healthcare and education in communities affected by artisanal and small-scale mining activity, aiming to ensure that benefits of a regulated gold economy reach communities directly.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched the second cohort of its Orange Inspire programme in partnership with ALX Ghana to equip emerging creative businesses with skills, mentorship, and industry exposure. The eight-week programme culminates in a Demo Day where selected ventures pitch for grant funding totalling GH¢600,000.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has awarded business magnate Daniel McKorley the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal in recognition of his contributions to business, job creation and community development. The honour was presented at the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball held at Manhyia Palace as part of celebrations marking the Asantehene's 27th coronation anniversary.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister announced that the Ghana Grid Company will begin major transmission reinforcement works in Kumasi in June to strengthen the power system and improve electricity stability in the Ashanti Region, though authorities have delayed the full rollout until after the World Cup period to minimize disruptions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Macallan has introduced its redesigned Double Cask and Sherry Oak Collections to the Ghanaian market through a launch event in Accra on 21 April 2026, with the new visual identity drawing inspiration from the distillery's Speyside roof while the whisky itself remains unchanged.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
VivaTech, Europe's largest technology event, will mark its 10th anniversary in June 2026 in Paris, bringing together over 180,000 participants from more than 170 countries, 15,000 startups, 4,000 investors and 450+ speakers. The event will focus on artificial intelligence and its practical applications across industries, alongside fintech, cybersecurity, health technology, and sustainability.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Macallan unveiled a redesigned visual identity for its Double Cask and Sherry Oak Collections at an event in Accra on April 21, 2026, marking the Ghanaian leg of its Timeless Collection launch across West Africa. The redesign, developed in collaboration with graphic designer David Carson, updates packaging with a bottle silhouette inspired by the distillery's curved roof and revised labels while keeping the whisky itself unchanged.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has announced it will replace a batch of 2026 vehicle number plates that were found to be fading due to quality control defects. Affected vehicle owners can visit any DVLA office across the country for free replacements, and the authority says it is strengthening quality control processes to prevent similar issues in the future.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
KSACS Travel and Tours partnered the 10th edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards to support excellence within Ghana's beverage sector. The company's CEO said the partnership reflects an effort to align with platforms that enhance experiences within Ghana's hospitality ecosystem, as beverages play a central role in shaping visitor experiences.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Maridav Ghana Limited, founded in 1987, celebrates its nearly four-decade partnership with the Netherlands while serving as a distributor of animal nutrition and health products from Dutch companies DSM-Firmenich and Nutreco in Ghana's poultry and livestock sectors.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Bank of Africa BMCE Group's Group Chief Executive Officer announced plans to scale up support for small and medium-sized enterprises through increased financing, advisory services, and partnerships to boost job creation across its markets. The Ghana subsidiary will diversify its investment portfolio and expand access to financing for SMEs and key sectors.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The 16th Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards 2026 celebrated about 30 top entrepreneurs, entrepreneur-supportive companies, and distinguished personalities for their contributions to Ghana's socio-economic development through job creation and enterprise growth. This year's theme, "Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Economic Transformation," emphasised the role of business leadership in shaping the country's economic future.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Companies in consumer and industrial products face procurement fraud as one of the three most prevalent economic crimes globally, alongside cybercrime and corruption, according to the 2024 PwC Global Economic Crime Survey. Common schemes include bid-rigging, inflated invoicing, fictitious vendors, and kickbacks.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The accessories retailer Claire's has shut all 154 standalone stores in the UK and Ireland, affecting over 1,300 staff members notified of redundancy, after the chain fell into administration twice in a year amid competition from cheaper online brands and changing consumer tastes.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 2,000 residents in Bole District have been connected to a rural telecommunication network through a collaboration between the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications and Rema Ghana Limited, ending years of communication challenges. The initiative aims to connect about four rural communities in total to improve communication, access to information, and local economic activities.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Chinese regulators have prohibited Meta's acquisition of AI start-up Manus, worth approximately $2 billion, citing restrictions on foreign investment in the deal. Meta said the transaction complied with applicable law and anticipates an appropriate resolution.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire outbreak at GRIDCo's substation in Akosombo has reduced power supply to the Accra East Region, prompting the Electricity Company of Ghana to announce a scheduled overnight curtailment from 12 am to 6 am on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, affecting dozens of communities across Accra and surrounding areas.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The accessories chain has ceased trading at all 154 standalone stores in the UK and Ireland after entering administration twice in a year, with more than 1,300 staff made redundant. The retailer struggled with competition from online brands and changing consumer preferences, though 350 concessions remain open.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Districts across Upper West Region have signed contracts to construct 24-hour economy markets, an NDC government flagship programme. The Regional Minister emphasized adherence to construction schedules and quality standards, warning contractors to use only moulded blocks from certified factories.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude rose 2.2% to $107.70 a barrel and US-traded crude rose 2.1% to $96.40 on Monday as the second round of US-Iran peace talks stalled. Global energy supplies face pressure since the Iran war, with the Strait of Hormuz—through which about a fifth of the world's crude oil and LNG usually passes—effectively closed after Iran threatened to attack ships in retaliation for US and Israeli airstrikes.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Jinapor will brief the nation on developments in the electricity distribution sector, including a recent fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre and leadership changes at the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Ashanti Region. The GRIDCo CEO has been instructed to step aside pending investigations into the fire, which has caused power outages in several regions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Following a recent explosion and fire at the Akosombo substation of GRIDCo, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has directed a nationwide audit of all energy installations to assess operational readiness and safety of critical infrastructure. The audit, taking effect from Monday, will involve key stakeholders and focus on safety standards, maintenance systems, and emergency response preparedness.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online examines the transfer of the Damang mining concession to Engineers & Planners, arguing that while Ghana's legal authority over mineral resources is clear and local ownership in mining is defensible policy, questions remain about whether the decision represents legitimate exercise of statutory authority or risks being perceived as bad-faith governance.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's mineworkers union warns that a government policy requiring international mining companies to hire local firms as contractors will cut wages and job security, since local contractors pay lower rates than foreign firms. The union, representing about 14,000 workers, vowed to mount stiff resistance including possible strikes and protests.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The government revoked mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited over the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions, citing regulatory breaches, unauthorised mining activities and environmental violations; military personnel have since been deployed to take control of the site. Adamus Resources has rejected the revocation, claiming it was done without due process and that the allegations do not reflect its operations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the government's revocation of its mining leases at Akango, Salman and Nkroful, claiming the action lacked due process and was based on inaccurate allegations. The company says it was not formally notified of specific allegations nor given opportunity to respond before the decision, contravening established principles of fairness and administrative justice.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Energy confirmed that Akosombo Dam has been completely shut down following a fire at the Ghana Grid Company substation in Akosombo on Thursday, April 23, which destroyed the switch yard and primary control room, causing widespread power outages nationwide.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Communities in Akango, Salman, and Nkroful in the Western Region have welcomed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources' revocation of mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited, after the Minerals Commission confirmed that foreign nationals were unlawfully engaged in galamsey activities on the concessions and mining operations were conducted outside designated areas.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire at Ghana Grid Company's Akosombo substation caused widespread power outages by damaging the control room and other critical infrastructure. The Energy Ministry says engineers are implementing a temporary bypass system to restore supply within the week, while permanent reconstruction will take months.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Commission has rejected claims that its revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease was politically motivated, stating instead that the decision was grounded in investigations that uncovered unauthorised assignment of mining rights and operations outside approved authorisations. CEO Isaac Tandoh said the action was taken on legal and technical grounds to protect Ghana's natural resources and public interest.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minerals Commission defended its decision to revoke the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited, citing systemic violations of mining laws including unlawful mining activities and unauthorised assignment of concession parts. The Commission said the decision was lawful and evidence-based, and indicated the company could face prosecution with support from the Attorney General.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Kwame Akuffo has maintained that Heath Goldfields has the technical and financial capability to run the Bogoso-Prestea Mine in the Western Region, defending the company against allegations that it failed to meet operational timelines and collateralised the mine to Trafigura without prior ministerial approval. Akuffo stated that the collateralisation was subject to consent by the sector minister and that the company has not attracted regulatory sanctions.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has criticised the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, for focusing on social media rather than tackling illegal mining. Glover said the minister must take a more proactive hands-on leadership role to address the scale of destruction caused by galamsey.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana will publish power outage schedules at shorter intervals as restoration work at Akosombo Hydroelectric Plant continues to shift rapidly, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor announced. Because generation levels change within hours depending on work progress, the utility cannot maintain the usual long-term load-shedding timetable.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor acknowledged two major setbacks affecting electricity supply but assured that technical teams are actively resolving them and expressed confidence in the sector's overall trajectory of progress and reform.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's energy minister presented government efforts to stabilise the power sector over fifteen months, citing a generation deficit of over 700 megawatts inherited in December 2024, alongside reforms in generation, transmission, and distribution. The statement addressed power challenges following an Akosombo substation fire, highlighting improved fuel supply, gas payments, and revenue collection improvements.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has assured Ghanaians of honest communication and regular updates on electricity supply challenges following a recent fire incident at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station. The incident has created a supply gap affecting parts of the country, with the situation described as fluid and difficult to predict through fixed load-shedding schedules.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire at Akosombo Dam damaged a critical control room responsible for transmitting electricity from generation plants to the national grid, preventing power evacuation across the country. Minister John Jinapor described it as one of the most serious and unprecedented disruptions in Ghana's power sector.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition outlined government interventions in the power sector over the past 15 months, attributing recent electricity disruptions to technical challenges at Akosombo Substation while assuring restoration efforts. He noted that when the current administration took office in December 2024, the sector faced a generation deficit of over 700 megawatts, which coordinated reforms across generation, transmission, and distribution—including improved payments to Independent Power Producers and stabilised fuel supply—have since helped address.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has attributed Ghana's ongoing power challenges to both the recent Akosombo Hydroelectric Plant fire and long-standing structural problems, including obsolete equipment and failing transformers across the distribution network. ECG's expenditure has been reduced from GH¢9.3 billion in 2024 to GH¢1.8 billion in 2025 to prioritise critical infrastructure.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor announced that two generating units at Akosombo have been restored to operation ahead of schedule following a devastating substation fire that had crippled power evacuation from Ghana's largest hydro plant. The restoration is expected to ease supply deficits that caused widespread outages across Ashanti, Central, and Tema regions over the previous 48 hours, with technical teams working to restore a third unit.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor apologised to Ghanaians for power outages caused by a fire at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Plant, stating the government did not foresee the scale of the disaster. The fire destroyed the control room and prevented more than 1,000 megawatts of power from being transmitted to the national grid.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited after investigations found multiple breaches of mining laws, including unauthorized sub-contracting, operations without approved plans or permits, and illegal galamsey activities involving foreign nationals on concessions at Akango, Salman, and Nkroful.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Following emergency interventions at Akosombo Substation, the Energy Minister announced partial restoration of power, with two generating units successfully restored. Engineers are working to restore remaining units, with normalcy expected within the week.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire at the Akosombo Substation damaged the control room responsible for power evacuation, leaving over 1,000 megawatts of power stranded and disrupting electricity supply across the country, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor confirmed. He described it as one of the most serious system shocks in recent times and said technical teams are working to stabilise the grid and restore supply.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister confirms that security agencies are conducting criminal investigations into a fire at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station on April 23, while a technical committee assesses the root cause. The government is not ruling out arson or other criminal activity.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews Research data shows Ghana faces a 37% dependable capacity deficit, with thermal plants generating 1,679 of 2,551 expected megawatts and hydropower producing only 403 of 1,411 expected megawatts, suggesting power generation shortfall rather than technical disruptions is the root cause of recent outages.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Minister has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana to provide regular updates on repair works and power restoration following a fire at the Akosombo substation that disrupted electricity distribution in parts of the country. Engineers are working to restore normal operations, with the minister assuring the public that stability in power supply is expected to improve in the coming days.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has reaffirmed the government's commitment to delivering reliable electricity supply to all Ghanaians despite ongoing disruptions in the power sector. The Minister acknowledged recent supply gaps affecting parts of the country and said efforts are being intensified to ensure consistent power delivery through coordinated interventions and sustained investment.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has announced plans to construct a new 161kV transmission line from Asepe to Ho, with improved transformers, to address long-standing low-voltage challenges in parts of the Volta Region.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy economist Kofi Ntow Kwaning has called on the government to accelerate the implementation of its planned 1,200 megawatt gas-fired power generation projects outlined in the 2026 budget, warning that delays risk serious consequences for Ghana's energy security and economic stability, particularly for industries and residential homes.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy economist Kofi Ntow Kwaning has called for the establishment of clear and reliable timelines for power restoration, arguing that continued uncertainty is hampering planning for businesses, industries, and households. He urged authorities to provide a structured and transparent outlook to guide public expectations, even as technical teams assess interventions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO toured the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery to advance a refining services agreement aimed at supporting local value addition in Ghana's gold sector. The facility demonstrated most essential refining equipment, though GoldBod's technical consultant recommended additional equipment to fully meet operational requirements.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Following a fire at the Akosombo substation switchyard on April 23 that disrupted transmission and affected key power infrastructure, the Energy Ministry's spokesman assured Ghanaians that government is working to stabilise power supply and restore electricity in affected areas while addressing long-term structural challenges in power generation and distribution.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy says the recent fire at Akosombo-linked infrastructure reflects deep-seated institutional weaknesses and negligence in Ghana's power sector, extending beyond individual responsibility to broader systemic failures requiring institutional reform rather than ad-hoc responses.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy's executive director says Ghana's power sector needs deep structural and behavioural reforms to address persistent challenges like intermittent outages, not simply leadership reshuffles. He argues the sector's inefficiencies stem from long-standing institutional weaknesses and require strengthened accountability and professionalism across energy agencies.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Boakye, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, has attributed recent power infrastructure failures to deep-seated institutional negligence rather than isolated mistakes. He cited a major fire at a critical power substation as evidence of systemic weaknesses in institutional culture, planning and accountability, and called for a thorough investigation.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An industry practitioner argues that Ghana's policy transition toward local contractors in mining is strategically sound but operationally complex, requiring bridging the gap between "good politics" and "good operations" rather than focusing on nationality alone.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Grid Company plan to commence critical transmission reinforcement projects in June, including transformer upgrades and infrastructure work in Kumasi's Ashanti region. The projects are expected to cause temporary outages but will improve long-term power reliability.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Wa East District is among the first 50 districts selected to benefit from the government's Farmer Service Centre Policy, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. The district capital, Funsi, will also benefit from a 24-hour economy market policy to improve farm-produce marketing, and major road projects have been planned to improve transportation for agricultural goods.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta River Authority has raised concerns over increasing unauthorised construction on Volta Lake islands and buffer zones, citing weak coordination among district assemblies, traditional authorities and land regulators that has led to structures being built without required permits or environmental assessments.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has upgraded the Ohawu Agricultural College into a campus of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Science, a move the Paramount Chief of the Avatime Traditional Area says will advance education and agricultural development in the Volta Region.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
At Ghana's annual Horticulture Business Forum, the Dutch Ambassador called for a shift from discussion to action, emphasizing that the sector needs better access to finance to realize its potential for job creation, improved nutrition, and reduced import dependence.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghanaian agribusiness brand Eno's Organics participated in Macfrut 2026 at Italy's Rimini Expo Centre, with sponsorship from the E4Impact Foundation, to gain global exposure and secure international partnerships for its flagship palm nut product.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum spent his childhood between Ashanti and Western regions, where his parents farmed cocoa in Wasa Amenfi. He attended Jachie Anglican Primary School but spent school vacations helping on his father's cocoa plantation, gaining early hands-on experience in the crop.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President, has presented hygiene supplies including about 4,000 sanitary pads donated by Access Bank to selected schools and health facilities in the Upper West Region to support menstrual hygiene, improve girls' school attendance, and promote dignity. The donation is part of the government's free pad distribution initiative and addresses evidence that some girls missed school during menstruation.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nkwanta South Municipal Education Director reported low pupil turnout in the first week after schools reopened on April 21, citing recent conflicts and gun running in the area, ongoing groundnut planting season, and parental indifference as contributing factors. Teachers have reported to school despite the low attendance.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Examination Coordinator says 20,831 candidates (10,703 girls and 10,128 boys) from 511 public and 230 private schools will write the Basic Education Certificate Examination from May 4–11, 2026. Regional officials have warned against examination malpractices and said they have engaged stakeholders to prevent cheating.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A security man was rescued unharmed when fire gutted the Sunyani District Magistrate Court 'A' and 'B' building in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026, destroying all nine offices and a cell. The Ghana National Fire Service responded to the incident, which occurred between 0200 and 0300 hours, and is investigating the cause.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Aflao Traditional Council has urged the government to expedite construction of the proposed Aflao Modern Market, which it says is overdue and essential for local economic development. The Council notes the project has stalled, though the Volta Regional Minister has requested families to provide formal letters of entry to enable work to commence.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A 22-year-old commercial motor rider has been arraigned before Cape Coast Circuit I for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl at Twifo Nyinase in the Central Region on March 29, 2026. He pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail of GHS100,000 with conditions including weekly police reporting.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost has appealed for calm and reconciliation following public uproar over remarks by the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mavis Awusi, which were made in response to church concerns about environmental damage from illegal mining. Apostle Nyamekye said he harbours no ill feelings and urged Ghanaians to move on from the issue.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A powerful rainstorm struck the Binduri District in the Upper East Region on Friday, April 24, 2026, killing one person and injuring 19 others, while flattening approximately 150 homes and destroying two churches and two school buildings in communities including Bazua, Kuloku and Kuloku Tengir.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Reverend Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, has rejected attempts to intimidate religious leaders for criticising illegal mining (galamsey), following warnings from the Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO that Apostle Eric Nyamekye would be "dealt with" if he continued highlighting environmental destruction. Mante insists the church will continue to condemn wrongdoing regardless of political considerations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rainfall and strong winds on Sunday afternoon, April 26, toppled a section of scaffolding at Ridge Hospital in Accra, scattering debris from an ongoing renovation project onto several parked vehicles. The affected area has been sealed off pending assessment, and authorities have not yet confirmed whether the incident caused injuries.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tumu Police have arrested Tall Moumouni, a suspected armed robber believed to be behind a series of high-level crimes, including murder, in parts of the Sissala East Municipality. He was apprehended on April 21, 2026, following a tip-off that he was in the Kong community, and police are now seeking to arrest his alleged accomplices.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Felix Agbodzi, 23, has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment for defiling a 12-year-old girl. He pleaded guilty and was convicted; preliminary investigations showed he lured the victim to his residence for sexual abuse.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Amasaman Circuit Court remanded a 56-year-old mason, Simon Wiafe, for allegedly defiling his 13-year-old stepdaughter on multiple occasions, resulting in pregnancy. The accused denies the charges and will return to court on May 7, 2026.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Central Region are objecting to deductions of Zoomlion fumigation fees from the District Assemblies Common Fund, saying there is minimal or no evidence of fumigation exercises being carried out despite the deductions amounting to thousands of cedis per quarter and leaving the Assemblies short of funds for essential services.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Juaben North Municipal Office of the NCCE engaged Pope John Senior High School students on the rule of law and fighting corruption, focusing on influence peddling, abuse of office, and ethical leadership as part of the PAIRED project. The Eastern Regional Director of the NCCE urged students to uphold honesty and warned against minor acts of dishonesty such as examination malpractice as early signs of corruption.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Baptist Convention Ministers' Conference has expressed grave concern over falling moral standards across the country and called for urgent parental guidance, public education, and appropriate policies to promote healthy technology use among young children. The conference noted that the erosion of core values continues to affect national development and social cohesion.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Education Trust Fund has committed GH¢400 million to procure modern medical equipment for a teaching hospital at KNUST, aiming to transform the institution into a centre of excellence for clinical training, research, and healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region and beyond.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A 22-year-old commercial motor rider has been arraigned before Cape Coast Circuit I court for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl at Twifo Nyinase in the Central Region on March 29. He pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An overnight fire razed Sunyani District Court B on Sunday, destroying court records, computers, and equipment housed in the registrar's office, judges' chambers, courtrooms, and other sections. Fire fighters from the Sunyani Municipal and Abesim commands responded, though initial water shortages hampered efforts.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Akyem Abuakwa State Council has declared the Etweresohene, Nana Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, persona non grata across all palaces in the state, barring him from participating in traditional affairs, customary events, funerals, and state functions, citing persistent insubordination and conduct contrary to custom. The Okyenhene emphasized that reconciliation is possible but certain actions cannot be overlooked, and called on the Royal Aduana family to present a suitable candidate to work in harmony with the OforiPanin Fie.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai has commissioned the refurbished Queen Elizabeth II Day Nursery School, a facility established in 1954 that had undergone little major upgrade for decades. The MP fully financed the renovation project, which addressed structural weaknesses, furniture shortages, and lack of teaching materials.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Friends of Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, have donated food items and assorted beverages to inmates of the Kumasi Children's Home to mark his 60th birthday. According to the regional coordinator, the gesture is meant to highlight Mr. Debrah's good works and kind-hearted nature.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors suspended its planned indefinite nationwide strike after the federal government reversed its position on the Professional Allowance Table and committed to clearing outstanding promotion, salary arrears, and a 19-month backlog of professional allowance payments across affected institutions.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Malaria cases at outpatient departments in Amansie West District rose from over 36,000 in 2024 to more than 38,000 in 2025, with cases among children under five increasing from 8,000 to 10,000. Health officials attribute the rise to uncovered pits from illegal mining activities that serve as mosquito breeding grounds, and are calling for coordinated intervention including Asanko Gold Ghana Limited's support.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Pharmaceutical company Ernest Chemists Limited donated assorted medicines including blood tonics, pain relievers, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs to the Ghana Prisons Service to support a medicine bank initiative for inmates and officers. The donation was presented at the Prisons Service headquarters in Accra and forms part of the company's corporate social responsibility.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Education Trust Fund has awarded a GH¢400 million contract for medical equipment to establish a new teaching hospital at KNUST, aimed at enhancing training for medical professionals and delivering specialised healthcare services to the Ashanti Region and beyond.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost called on Ghanaian leaders to prioritise the well-being of citizens and uphold moral values, saying that a person's name and legacy depend on righteousness, justice, discipline, and care for the poor and vulnerable.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Zoomlion Ghana Limited dispatched a high-powered team to Asante Akyem South Municipality to investigate sanitation concerns, including refuse spillages at communal container sites and deteriorated waste containers, after the Municipal Chief Executive raised allegations before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dream Renewables, a Ghana-based NGO, is deploying renewable energy solutions to rural healthcare facilities in the Amenfi West District that currently lack reliable electricity. The initiative addresses critical gaps in nighttime healthcare delivery at off-grid CHPS compounds serving multiple communities.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana is conducting nationwide consultations to develop its first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security through a multi-stakeholder process led by the National Youth Authority and KAIPTC, with engagements underway across multiple regions to ensure the policy reflects young people's experiences and concerns.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A viral video of a Methodist Church Ghana minister calling members who fail to pay tithe "armed robbers" has ignited public debate over whether tithing has become coercive and a burden rather than a matter of faith, with the Presiding Bishop's response drawing criticism for appearing defensive instead of reflective.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The DVLA has announced that it will replace a batch of 2026 embossed number plates at no cost after routine quality checks revealed a defect causing printed characters to fade. Affected vehicle owners are invited to visit any DVLA office nationwide for free replacement, and the Authority said it is strengthening quality assurance processes to prevent similar issues.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Plan International Ghana has awarded grants to 15 civil society organisations under the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership Ghana Project, a 6.5-year initiative backed by Global Affairs Canada aimed at strengthening women's rights and youth advocacy nationwide. The project emphasizes institutional resilience and includes a social enterprise component to help organisations generate sustainable income.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Academic City University held a free health screening for over 120 community residents during its Annual Health Week, offering services including HIV/AIDS testing, malaria and typhoid screening, diabetes and hypertension checks, and dental and eye examinations, supported by multiple health and municipal partners.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Trust Fund has awarded a GH₵400 million contract to procure medical equipment for a new teaching hospital at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The facility will support medical training, research, and specialized healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Rent Control Department has launched a nationwide compliance exercise targeting hostel operators at tertiary institutions following concerns over exploitative pricing, arbitrary rent increases, and excessive advance rent demands. The move was triggered by a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students calling for enforcement of the Rent Act, 1963, with the Department warning that violators face sanctions including possible prosecution.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The West African Examinations Council has adjusted examination questions and schedules to address cross-border leakages, including changing Ghana's exam start time from 9:00 am to 8:30 am to account for Nigeria's one-hour time difference.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Media personality and philanthropist Mama Effe Amanor has distributed over 3,500 mathematical sets to 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination candidates across the Ashanti, Western and Central Regions to provide essential learning materials.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A newborn baby was found abandoned in a bush at Dechimso-Hafia in Manhyia South Municipality, Ashanti Region, on Sunday. The infant was taken to Manhyia Government Hospital for medical care while police investigate and attempt to trace the mother.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has secured a GH¢400 million contract from the Ghana Education Trust Fund for medical equipment to establish a new teaching hospital, expected to enhance medical training and specialised healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region and beyond.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Christian Divine Church (Taylor Church) has reminded Ghanaians that peace and unity are essential for sustainable development, and that the church has a responsibility to preach against social vices to maintain social cohesion and national stability. The call came during a courtesy visit by newly elected chairman Apostle Alex Aidoo and senior pastors to the Western Regional Minister.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Richard Nii Armah Quay, founder of Bills and Quick Angels Limited, has stated he was financially stable and already established in business before marrying his ex-wife, Joana Coffie, and disputes her claims that she contributed to his success. He says allegations of physical abuse and that he was poor before marriage are untrue, noting the court has acquitted and discharged him of all accusations.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Supreme Court has awarded GH¢800,000 to Yaw Appiah, a bar owner wrongfully convicted of robbery who spent nearly 19 years in prison before being acquitted by the Court of Appeal in March 2025. The decision, delivered on February 10, 2026, followed his initial conviction and 45-year sentence in 2011.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Xornam, a woman with dual expertise in beauty and cybersecurity who holds certifications including CISSP and CISA, has launched the "Glow Safe" campaign to educate women on digital security using beauty and skincare analogies. She is founder of Forever Solutions Group, a US-based cybersecurity firm, and has mentored over 50 people into cybersecurity careers with a focus on women.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapim North MP Sammi Awuku has called on President Mahama and the Energy Minister to urgently address recurring power supply challenges, warning that the intermittent electricity is disrupting revision and creating anxiety among students preparing for WASSCE and BECE examinations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is deploying Regional Coordinators and Patient Navigators across specialised health facilities to guide patients through the healthcare system, eliminate barriers, and ensure equitable access to care.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on colleges of education to embrace modern pedagogies, digital tools and research-driven approaches to prepare educators for classrooms. She noted that government will expand infrastructure, improve teaching resources, and integrate technology into education delivery.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
A fire razed an apartment housing Sunyani Circuit Court and District Court B on the Sunyani Municipal Assembly premises last Sunday morning, destroying courtrooms, judges' chambers, registrar's office, and court documents. Firefighters struggled to access water, with local fire hydrants dried up, forcing them to draw water from a private facility to contain the blaze.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Yale Model African Union (YMAU) held its fifth edition in Accra from March 13 to 15, 2026, drawing over 300 delegates, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Africa and the diaspora. The three-day conference featured committee simulations, leadership workshops, innovation contests, and a career fair themed "Imagine, Challenge & Build the Africa We Want."
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Evangelist Patricia Asiamah, known as Nana Agradaa, says she will no longer engage in fights and has genuinely repented of her past behaviour. The former shrine operator, who converted to Christianity, told critics questioning her transformation that she prefers to describe her change as "repentance" rather than merely "change."
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has begun enrolling 400,000 newly eligible households onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, expanding the social protection scheme which has grown from 1,654 households in 2008 to approximately 350,000 prior to the latest reassessment. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, follows a nationwide reassessment and provides financial assistance to extremely poor households including the elderly, persons with disabilities, orphans, and vulnerable children.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources discovered that Zoomlion Ghana Limited has operated nine additional communal waste containers in Cape Coast free of charge for more than a year. The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly officials commended the company for its contribution to waste management.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, Malik Basintale, received the traditional title of Mmranteɛhene (Youth Chief) of Sunyani during an official tour of the Bono Region, where he met with the Paramount Chief to discuss youth employment and sustainable development initiatives.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana national football team head coach Chris Hughton, diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2025, underwent surgery the following month and reports a smooth recovery one year after the procedure, describing himself as feeling healthy and full of energy.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Award-winning Ghanaian producer Kin Dee says police repeatedly stop and search him on the road solely because of his dreadlocks, despite not smoking or drinking, and has called for a change in how people with locks or rasta hairstyles are perceived.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University of Education Winneba has committed to supporting BlueCrest College, its affiliate institution, in pursuing accreditation standards through curriculum development, academic collaboration, and faculty professional development. At BlueCrest's 25th Convocation, the institution's leadership urged graduates to become job creators and innovators rather than job seekers.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Advisory Board of the Office of the National Chief Imam has disclaimed a visa racketeering scandal, stating that one person nicknamed 'Paa' manufactured a list of applicants beyond the Chief Imam's intended three companions for a US medical trip, and that a gang has impersonated office holders including the position of Secretary to His Eminence.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The e-Crime Bureau Executive Chairman has expressed concern that traditional degree programmes are producing graduates unable to operate in real-world threat environments because curricula have not kept pace with the speed and complexity of AI-driven attacks. He called for a structural reorientation of cybersecurity education toward formation of disciplined judgment through exposure to live environments, simulations, and real investigations.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Rural and remote communities in Ghana struggle with limited internet access despite digital transformation progress in urban areas. Community networks—locally built and managed internet infrastructures—are presented as a sustainable solution to bridge the digital divide and expand connectivity to underserved areas.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Mfantsipim School, founded in 1876 by visionaries including John Mensah Sarbah, James Picot and Rev W.T. Balmer alongside the Methodist Church Ghana, marked its 150th anniversary with "Founder's Day Weekend" celebrations in Cape Coast, including a torch run, candlelight procession and the lighting of a sesquicentennial flame.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection met with leadership of the Queen Mothers Association from all sixteen regions to discuss advancing gender parity and community development. The Association highlighted its role in the passage of the Affirmative Action Act and called for stronger collaboration in governance structures.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lawyers for Joana Quaye have refuted claims made by Richard Nii Armah Quaye in a recent media interview, asserting that court records show he "had none of the properties he owns now" before their 2010 marriage and was unemployed at that time.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana branch of the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Oulema held its 7th Annual National Qur'an Memorisation Competition on April 25, 2026 in Accra, bringing together Qur'anic memorisers and Islamic scholars from across the country. The competition is part of a continental initiative to promote Islamic scholarship, moral development, and unity among Muslim communities, with winners set to advance to the continental stage.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Women and children in Jamestown face serious maternal and mental health challenges due to limited equipment and inadequate antenatal services at the Jamestown Maternity Home. The Australian High Commissioner has pledged support to help improve conditions at the facility.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for Joana Quaye have rejected allegations made by her ex-husband Richard Nii Armah Quaye, describing them as "substantially untrue" and cautioning against public commentary on an ongoing court case, following his appearance on the Delay Show on April 25.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An unidentified baby was discovered abandoned in a bush at Dechemso-Hafia in Manhyia South Constituency on Sunday morning and taken to Manhyia Government Hospital. Police have launched investigations to identify the person responsible, and the incident has renewed concerns about the growing cases of infants abandoned in unsafe locations across the country.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
PharmAccess, a Dutch not-for-profit founded in 2001, works to improve healthcare access in Ghana through public-private partnerships, quality improvement methodologies like SafeCare, and health financing solutions. The organization's SafeCare methodology has assessed thousands of facilities globally with 74% showing measurable quality improvements, while its Medical Credit Fund has supported over 2,100 healthcare providers and disbursed more than 12,000 loans globally with a 95% repayment rate.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Workers' unions in the Ashanti Region are calling for the reinstatement of two senior ECG managers, arguing their transfers are politically motivated rather than performance-based and contend the decision falls outside Energy Ministry authority. The unions attribute recent power outages to infrastructure challenges rather than sabotage.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Three of six inmates who escaped from the Adabraka District Police Station on April 26 have been rearrested following coordinated police action, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the remaining three. Police have dismissed media reports linking the escapees to the murder of the father-in-law of the Ghana Gold Board CEO.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Linus Kweku Labik of KNUST's Department of Physics has been awarded a research grant from Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy (DARA) to support work on planet formation processes. His former year group at St Augustine's College has celebrated the achievement as a reflection of academic excellence.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Challenging Heights and the Ghana Police Service's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit rescued 42 victims of human trafficking in the Western North Region; 36 have been admitted to a rehabilitation centre. The victims, aged 13–17 and mostly from Nigerian states, were lured into Ghana with false employment promises and subjected to sexual exploitation, daily financial targets, and severe abuse.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education and MP for Bosomtwe, recalled becoming the first in his family to attend secondary school, describing the challenges of navigating the system as a village boy and the financial hardships that forced him to attend as a day student at Jachie Pramso Senior High School, studying General Arts with Mathematics and French electives.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum shared his early entrepreneurial experiences, including selling kerosene in bulk and retailing it in smaller quantities during a time when his village had no electricity, as well as snail hunting and basket-weaving. He noted that customers often bought kerosene on credit and delayed payment.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
African Union, regional leaders, and partners acknowledge that while Africa prevented over 1.64 billion malaria cases and saved 12.4 million lives since 2000, the trend has reversed: in 2024 alone, the continent recorded 270.8 million cases and nearly 600,000 deaths, with 75 percent of deaths among children under five, putting Africa off track to meet 2030 elimination targets.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Across Africa, vaccines have protected generations and prevented diseases like cervical cancer and malaria, yet 6.7 million children in Africa in 2024 were "zero-dose" and did not receive even a single dose of the DTP vaccine, reflecting persistent gaps in access, equity, financing, and trust.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has shared how his younger brother sold his only pig to help raise GH₵40 needed for his secondary school deposit after their father struggled to secure the amount through loans.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A collaboration between Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications and Rema Ghana Limited has connected more than 2,000 residents in Bole District to a rural telephony network, providing mobile and data services to communities including Gbenfu, Kablima, Bale and Kilampobile after years of communication challenges.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A military-escorted convoy transporting about 140 civilians was attacked by unknown gunmen on the Bawku–Bolgatanga route in Binduri, Upper East Region on Monday, April 27, leaving three civilians and seven assailants dead. The military mounted a swift response, repelled the attackers, and arrested 10 suspects in connection with the incident.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utility Workers' Union has warned against public intimidation of ECG employees over power outages, rejecting claims of internal sabotage and attributing the intermittent power cuts to chronic underinvestment and shortages of critical technical materials like transformers and poles.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Ltd. says power instability at treatment plants and booster stations, combined with an unusually large volume of aquatic weeds clogging intake screens following heavy rains in the Akosombo area, has triggered water supply disruptions across Accra and Tema. The utility is working with technical teams to clear debris and engaging with power authorities to stabilise electricity supply.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Nii Armah Quaye, president of RNAQ Holdings, said he is ready to resolve outstanding issues with his ex-wife without legal action and that most social media rumours about him are fabricated.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Water Company Ltd. says persistent power instability to treatment plants and booster stations, along with an influx of aquatic weeds at the Kpong intake, are driving water shortages across Accra and Tema regions. The company emphasizes that stable electricity is essential for treatment, pumping, transmission, and distribution operations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghana Armed Forces escort convoy escorting about 140 civilians from Bawku to Bolgatanga came under attack at Binduri in the Upper East Region, killing three civilians and seven suspected attackers. Ten suspects were arrested, and troops recovered a G3 automatic rifle and ammunition during a pursuit operation.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Oheneba Yaw Boamah, founder of Abrantie TheGentleman menswear brand, told young entrepreneurs at Hitz FM's "My Hustle" initiative that success comes from deliberate positioning and careful planning rather than chance, tracing his own path from secondary school visual arts through textile studies at KNUST.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Nollywood actor Zubby Michael says he gave N10.2 million to the needy on the street as a tithe, representing 10 per cent of N102 million he recently earned from movie roles, because he does not believe in paying tithe to churches.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Davido says he does not want his children to work in the entertainment industry, preferring they work in his father's companies instead. He attributed the decision to his own struggles before his music breakthrough and his father's initial refusal to support his career, though he said he would still support any child who chooses entertainment.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian actor Mikki Osei Berko has been officially enstooled as a traditional leader in Adamorobe, Akuapem South Municipality, and given the stool name Nana Osei Boakye Yiadom II. The installation ceremony followed customary rites and attracted online attention.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has revealed he initially dreamed of joining the military because of his love for discipline and order, before pursuing a music career. The award-winning musician is now CEO of Burniton Music Group and has won multiple international and domestic music awards.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Veteran Ghanaian actor Mikki Osei Berko was enstooled regent of Adamorobe traditional area in the Eastern Region on Friday, April 24, 2026, given the stool name Nana Osei Boakye Yiadom II. Berko, known for roles in the television series Taxi Driver and Dada Boat, took part in traditional rites that drew widespread social media reactions.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke told the BBC that internal sabotage is a major challenge facing the Nigerian film industry, with people working against each other, and said he would prioritize removing saboteurs if given the chance to change one thing about the industry.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Volta and Oti community in the Upper West Region outdoored its new chief, Togbe Mawutor Kudjo Kpordzime Afako, in a ceremony on Saturday, April 25, featuring traditional Ewe drumming, singing, and Bobobo dance performances. The 10th chief in the community's over 60-year history in the region said his priority is to bring people together and foster cultural preservation among the group with around 35 to 40 different languages.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has called insulting the questions from people asking creatives what "proper business" they do apart from music, arguing that music is one of the biggest industries in the world and a real business decision with risks and rewards like any other venture.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Entertainment pundit Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has commended The Church of Pentecost for arresting Gospel Minister Francis Amo over copyright infringement, saying the action serves as a deterrent to intellectual theft in the country. Amo was detained on April 20 at Accra Central Police Station following a copyright complaint over the song 'Ne Din Ne Jesus' before being granted bail.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Emmanuel Kwasi Mireku, known as Elder Mireku, has been honoured with the Notable Gospel Artiste Award at the Christian Honours, recognising his four-decade contribution to gospel music beginning in the late 1970s. He has released 56 albums with over 500 songs and previously received an Honorary Doctorate in Sacred Music in 2016.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
UK-based R&B artist Mark Asari has released a new single titled Party 4 2, which blends 1990s R&B influences with modern production. The track, inspired by LL Cool J's Doin' It, emphasizes upbeat rhythm and aims to introduce classic R&B sounds to a new generation of listeners.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Musicians Union of Ghana held its 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite on 25 April to raise funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund, featuring performances by Teacher, Mzbel, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, and others. The event announced the official launch of the Highlife Festival planned for October 2026 and the Highlife to the World Tour.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Advertising Association of Ghana launched the 2026 Gong Gong Awards, an award scheme for the advertising and media industry, to be held on July 25 at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The scheme features 24 award categories under seven main categories, with entries opening from May 4 to June 14, and the theme is "The Creative Convergence: AI and Human Craft in Advertising".
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Culture & Co, a newsletter tracking the city's artists and cultural gatherings, held its first book club session in Tantra Hills, Achimota—a residential neighbourhood outside the typical Osu, Cantonments, and East Legon circuit where most literary and cultural events are concentrated.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana branch of the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Oulema held its 7th Annual National Qur'an Memorisation Competition on April 25, 2026 in Accra, bringing together talented memorisers and Islamic scholars. The competition is part of a continental initiative aimed at strengthening religious understanding and promoting Islamic scholarship and moral development among Muslim communities in Africa.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Edmund Darko, a Ghanaian alumnus of KNUST now studying at Ohio University, has created Reliving Relics, an interactive virtual reality platform that documents and presents African history through experiential storytelling. His project, which explores cultural heritage such as the Golden Stool's historical significance to the Ashanti Kingdom, won first place at the 2026 Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Slay has shared behind-the-scenes Instagram posts hinting at a new single called Wasteman, with a release date of 30.04.26. The teaser has generated speculation among fans about the artist's new direction.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The film Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, earned $217m globally in its opening weekend, surpassing the previous biopic record held by Bohemian Rhapsody ($124m in 2018). Though critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences rated it 97%.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi has died in his sleep after a brief illness. The Actors Guild of Nigeria confirmed that Akiyesi complained of chest pain, was diagnosed with an ulcer at hospital, returned home, and did not wake the following morning.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke told the BBC he is "between married and single," without elaborating further. He was previously married to Dana Kinduryte and has a son born in 2015; they separated amicably after his mother's death, which he attributed to deep grief.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has confirmed that Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the first time the country will stage the tournament in nearly three decades since 1999.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The article explores the personal and emotional challenges athletes endure behind their public achievements, citing Asamoah Gyan's 2010 World Cup penalty miss as an example of how athletes carry stories of heartbreak and resilience that go unnoticed by fans celebrating their moments on the field.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria left the 1982 World Cup unbeaten but eliminated on goal difference after West Germany and Austria played to a 1–0 result widely seen as a fix; the global outrage led FIFA to mandate that all decisive final group matches be played simultaneously, a rule that persists today.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons will miss the remainder of Tottenham's season and this summer's World Cup after suffering a knee injury in a match against Wolves on Saturday. The 23-year-old, who sustained what reports suggest may be an anterior cruciate ligament injury, said he is "heartbroken" at being sidelined from both club and country.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 Black Starlets have arrived in Ivory Coast to prepare for two friendlies against the Young Elephants on April 27 and 30 at Alassane Ouattara Stadium, as part of their preparations for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian sprinter Isaac Botsio clocked 10.09 seconds to win Heat 2 of the men's 100m at the Michael Johnson Invitational, finishing second overall behind Marcellus Moore's 10.04 seconds. Botsio withdrew from Ghana's relay squad for the World Athletics Relays in Botswana due to school commitments and is expected to compete for Ghana at the upcoming CAA Senior Athletics Championships in Accra.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Starlets head coach Prosper Ogum says he feels no pressure to ensure Ghana performs well at the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana's first appearance in the competition since 2017. The team will face Algeria, Senegal, and South Africa in Group D, with the tournament also serving as a World Cup qualifier.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team B defeated Heart of Lions 3-0 in an international friendly at the Accra Sports Stadium. Ali Mohammed scored a penalty in the 46th minute, and substitute Kedzie Korblah Junior added two goals in the closing stages to secure the victory.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Guinness Ghana Breweries pledged commitment to supporting the women's football league, with Brand Manager Frank Foli stating the brand is ready to invest in the sport to encourage more women to participate. For the fourth consecutive year, Malta Guinness serves as official sponsor of the Women's Premier League, citing its support as part of championing gender equality and elevating visibility of the women's game.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mohammed Kudus' former agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch alleges that the Tottenham midfielder ended their relationship under pressure from his family, who she says wanted higher financial compensation. Mendelewitsch had worked with Kudus since his time at Nordsjaelland and facilitated his moves to Ajax and West Ham.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1-7) 6-3 6-2 in the fourth round of the Madrid Open, securing her 15th consecutive victory and ninth successive win in Madrid.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohammed Kudus's former agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch says the midfielder is being punished most after their split, which occurred before his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur last summer; Mendelewitsch claims Kudus was pressured by family to end their working relationship that spanned from his time at FC Nordsjaelland through Ajax and West Ham.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Confederation of African Football officially awarded Ghana the rights to host the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, marking the nation's return as host after last staging the competition in 1999, when the Black Satellites won the trophy.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to fight fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, promoter Eddie Hearn has announced. Joshua will first have a comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on 25 July, with no date or venue yet announced for the Joshua v Fury fight.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
In Week 9 of the UG Corporate Football League, Wilmar secured a 1-0 win over Telecel Ghana with a stoppage-time free-kick from Roland A. Mensah, while Ghana Airports Company Limited recorded their first victory of the season with a 1-0 defeat of Zenith Bank FC. Group B saw several draws, including NCA holding Union Ghana 0-0 despite playing with 10 men after a red card.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 18-year-old Hayford Addai secured his second gold medal at the 2026 Rabat Grand Prix, clocking 22.62 seconds in the Men's T47 200 meters and earning direct qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Trees act as carbon sinks, pulling carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and locking it away; carbon dioxide accounts for approximately 75 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions and can linger in the atmosphere for hundreds or thousands of years. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, causing rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, intensifying floods, and shrinking biodiversity.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A large-scale cleanup and coastal restoration initiative along the Chorkor Chemuena–Lante Maamli stretch in Accra removed deeply embedded waste accumulated over four decades, using mechanised equipment from 21–24 April followed by volunteer-led cleanup on 25 April 2026.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has scheduled a demolition exercise from April 28–30 at the Sakumo Ramsar Site in Tema West to remove unauthorised structures and address encroachment and environmental degradation. Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo warned that authorities would enforce regulations protecting the wetland and cautioned developers against any activities within Ramsar sites.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 300 delegates, policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from across Africa and the diaspora gathered in Accra for the fifth Yale Model African Union conference from March 13–15, 2026, focusing on youth leadership and policy engagement through simulations, innovation pitches, and panel discussions on innovation and sustainable development.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
King Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in the United States on Monday for a four-day state visit aimed at renewing UK-US relations, according to the UK ambassador. The trip will proceed largely as planned with some security modifications following a shooting incident in Washington DC, and will include visits to the White House and the 9/11 Memorial.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Jay Bryant, 52, pleaded guilty to murder more than 20 years after the fatal ambush shooting of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay Mizell in 2002. Bryant helped others gain entry to the recording studio where Mizell was shot in the head; prosecutors said his DNA was found on a hat at the scene.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. According to acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, preliminary findings suggest he was targeting administration officials, though the motive remains under investigation.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on April 24, killing two suspected narco-terrorists operating under a Designated Terrorist Organization, according to SOUTHCOM. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting known narco-trafficking routes and engaged in narco-trafficking operations.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
An armed man stormed the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night, prompting Secret Service to open fire; President Trump was unharmed and the 31-year-old suspect was taken into custody. World leaders including France's Macron and Italy's Meloni condemned the violence and emphasized solidarity with the United States.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako as part of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The government said Camara exchanged fire with attackers and neutralised some before being wounded; he died later from his injuries in hospital.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa called on African leaders to strongly condemn recurring xenophobic attacks against West African nationals, particularly Ghanaians, in South Africa, saying they undermine Pan-African values. Ghana has engaged South African authorities at the highest levels, and the South African government has expressed regret and assured investigations and measures to curb the attacks.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sierra Leone's High Commissioner to Ghana has urged Ghanaian businesses to invest in Sierra Leone, citing opportunities in agriculture, tourism, energy, entrepreneurship and innovation, and emphasizing the need to convert diplomatic ties into deeper economic cooperation between the two countries.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A 31-year-old suspect from Torrance, California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. According to law enforcement sources, the suspect told officials he wanted to shoot members of the Trump administration; police said security and the suspect exchanged fire, and he was taken to hospital for evaluation.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian entrepreneur Junior Adusei, based in South Africa, has warned that continued xenophobic attacks risk undermining the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by weakening confidence among African trading partners and destabilizing the continent's economic integration objectives.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Victor Doke, a lecturer at Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, has warned that the security situation in Mali is "very, very dire" following recent rebel attacks, including the killing of Mali's Defence Minister General Sadio Camara, and called for immediate intervention by ECOWAS and the African Union to prevent instability from spreading across West Africa.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian resident and entrepreneur in Johannesburg says South Africans are generally not xenophobic, with hostility towards foreign nationals driven by vigilante groups rather than the broader population, though he acknowledges that isolated attacks on African migrants do occur and force temporary business closures.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a lecturer at UPSA and CEO of CenCES, has linked violent attacks in Mali to geopolitical competition in the Sahel, saying external actors including Russia, the West, and China are shaping the region's security crisis. He claimed Russians helped coup makers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and warned that African states must be careful not to allow external alliances to override local interests.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations to honour North Korean troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with Russia's Defence Minister and State Duma Chairman in attendance.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US beginning Monday, after further security talks between the White House and Buckingham Palace following a gunman incident at a Trump event in Washington DC on Saturday. The King and Queen's programme will go ahead largely as planned, with the UK government hoping to ease diplomatic tensions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has strongly condemned coordinated terrorist attacks in Mali that killed the Defence Minister and multiple others, and has advised Ghanaian traders and drivers to suspend travel to Mali until further notice.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine's drone commander tells the BBC that deep strikes on Russian territory, targeting oil export facilities and troops, will escalate. President Zelensky describes such attacks as "very painful" to Moscow, causing "critical" losses running to tens of billions of dollars in its energy sector.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested after exchanging fire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. According to CBS sources, Allen told officials he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and US media report a history of anti-Trump social media posts and a document describing plans to target administration members.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMF Managing Director cautioned that rising global energy costs from geopolitical conflict are hitting energy-importing countries like Ghana disproportionately hard, with growth expected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 from 3.4 percent previously, or drop to 2 percent in a more adverse scenario.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A mentalist performing at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC locked eyes with US President Donald Trump as they took cover during gunshots on Saturday night. The performer, Oz Pearlman, was performing mind tricks for Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt when the shots were fired.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-two monks were arrested at Colombo airport in Sri Lanka after customs officials discovered 110kg of cannabis concealed in false-walled luggage. A 23rd monk, believed to have organized the trip, was arrested separately; police suspect the monks may not have known what they were carrying.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian forces confirmed withdrawal from the northern Mali city of Kidal following coordinated weekend attacks by separatist and Islamist groups. The separatist Azawad Liberation Front claimed control of the city, while attacks across Mali also killed Mali's Defence Minister in an apparent suicide bombing.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Gunmen raided an orphanage and school in Kogi State, northern Nigeria, abducting 23 pupils and the school proprietor's wife. Authorities rescued 15 pupils, but eight children and the proprietor's wife remain in captivity, with ongoing search operations underway.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran has offered to end its military presence choking the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a total lift of the U.S. naval blockade, regional officials said Monday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Russia meeting with President Vladimir Putin as part of intensified diplomatic efforts amid stalled peace talks with the United States and Israel.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian Africa Corps mercenaries and Malian government troops have withdrawn from the northern city of Kidal following intense combat against separatist forces led by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), which now claims full administrative control. The withdrawal followed a negotiation agreement between the opposing factions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has expressed concern over terrorist attacks in Mali that killed the country's Defence Minister and other military personnel and civilians. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an advisory to Ghanaians in Mali to limit non-essential movements and suspend business activities until further notice.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, with the suspect exchanging fire with security officials on a floor above where Trump was present. The incident has renewed scrutiny over Secret Service security protocols and screening procedures at high-profile events.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, pitched Ghana as open for investment, trade and innovation during a Ghana@69 Dinner Gala in Seattle, meeting with executives from companies including Microsoft and Boeing to explore trade and partnership opportunities.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Melania Trump called late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's pre-dinner joke describing her as an "expectant widow" hateful and violent, urging ABC to take action against his remarks. The joke aired days before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which President Trump characterized as a "call to violence" warranting Kimmel's immediate dismissal.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
YouTube star Piotr Hancke (Latwogang) raised more than 250 million zlotys (£50m) for the Polish Cancer Fighters Foundation through a nine-day non-stop livestream from Warsaw, supported by celebrities including Coldplay's Chris Martin, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Wojciech Szczęsny.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A Cessna 208 Caravan crashed in South Sudan on Monday morning about 20km southwest of the capital, Juba, killing all 15 people aboard—13 South Sudanese and two Kenyans. The civil aviation authority said initial reports suggested adverse weather conditions and low visibility may have caused the crash.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece examines how ambition in Ghana is often framed as an escape from hardship and path to influence, but increasingly tied to the perception that success means exemption from the law. The article traces this mindset to inconsistent accountability, where the powerful bend rules without consequence while enforcement falls heavily on the weak.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2035), with President Mahama emphasising a human-centred approach that enhances rather than diminishes human dignity. The strategy includes curriculum revision by the Ghana Education Service to build digital skills and covers education, youth empowerment, digital infrastructure, and data governance.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's main economic constraint is not colonialism's legacy but the intellectual comfort that blaming colonialism provides, and that the country is increasingly filtering economic and institutional questions through a colonial lens rather than addressing root causes.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A writer describes discovering a sprawling, unsightly community of makeshift settlements hidden behind the craft shops at Accra's Arts Centre on John Evans Atta Mills High Street, criticizing city authorities for allowing such conditions to persist in the heart of the city.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece questions how mercury reaches galamsey (illegal mining) sites in Ghana, tracing its journey through official import channels—ships, customs, clearing agents, and transport escorts—and asks who profits from supplying the toxic substance that kills miners and contaminates rivers.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a UPSA lecturer and CEO of CenCES, has criticised West African leaders for weak regional engagement with junta-led governments in Mali, saying more decisive diplomatic pressure is needed to restore constitutional order. He noted that military rule has not resolved Mali's security crisis, as evidenced by a deadly April 25, 2026 coordinated assault that killed the Defence Minister.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's development challenges are not rooted in Ghanaian capability or character. Evidence shows that when Ghanaians work within enabling institutional frameworks abroad—at NASA, in London hospitals, at the IMF and World Bank—they consistently achieve world-class outcomes, indicating the problem lies in institutional and systemic deficits at home, not human capital.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that organisations should stop asking how to manage Gen Z and instead focus on leveraging their digital fluency to drive business performance. The article contends that when Gen Z is empowered to contribute and innovate, their familiarity with digital platforms and technology becomes a competitive asset rather than a workplace challenge.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Amos Safo argues that Ghana is deviating from democratic rule and faces descent into authoritarianism, citing spate of arrests of opposition supporters and others expressing views on social media. He contends that free speech is being criminalised and Ghana's post-1992 democratic reputation is being dissipated.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
In the third installment of an analysis series, Jules Nartey-Tokoli examines the transatlantic slave trade beyond labor and economics, arguing that European powers—not passive coastal traders—actively penetrated African interiors through organized military campaigns and political intervention to construct a system of dehumanization embedded in science, law, and statecraft.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana wastes economic opportunity by burying solid waste instead of converting it to electricity and revenue. The author contends that landfilling destroys value and that waste-to-energy should become mainstream policy to address overstretched landfills, environmental degradation, and public health risks.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A banking front-desk employee solved an unusual customer problem by improvising rather than following standard procedures, illustrating the importance of creative thinking in service work. The author argues that customer-facing staff are performers who must improvise when situations fall outside normal scripts, applying theatrical principles to customer experience.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A workplace consultant argues that candidates' digital footprints—including online search results, social media profiles, and archived posts—have become more influential than traditional résumés in hiring decisions, marking a shift in how professional reputation is built and evaluated.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A Joy Online opinion piece uses the 2009 Kraft-Cadbury hostile takeover as a parallel to Bekwai Heroes' adoption of AshantiGold's name and emblem without direct shareholder negotiation, following AshantiGold and Inter Allies' 2022 expulsion from Ghana's top flight for match manipulation.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's economic reset requires BIG PUSHCAS (Capital Allocation Strategy) to fund production and scale exports, with equity participation in industry—modeled on the historic National Investment Bank–Nestlé partnership—positioned as key to creating 500,000 jobs and unlocking $5–10 billion in exports.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's electricity demand grows at roughly 10% annually, but investment in generation, transmission, and distribution lags behind. An opinion piece proposes a dedicated grid expansion levy of roughly GH¢100 per customer monthly to create a disciplined, transparent fund for power infrastructure expansion, reducing dependence on debt and allowing long-term planning with certainty.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues Ghana's economic reset requires BIG PUSHCAS (Capital Allocation Strategy) to fund production and scale exports through equity participation in industry, reviving a historic National Investment Bank-Nestlé model that built sustainable industrial growth rather than short-term debt cycles.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Across much of Africa, infrastructure projects—hospitals, power plants, schools, roads—are built with ceremony but then decay from neglect, a longstanding pattern that transcends individual governments. The article argues that while construction is visible, maintenance is essential to sustaining the value of development.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has identified internal sabotage as the major challenge confronting the Nigerian movie industry, telling the BBC that if he could change one thing about Nollywood, it would be to purge saboteurs from it.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →