Paul Afoko, former NPP National Chairman and current aspirant for the position, has stated that neither he nor his family had involvement in the murder of Adams Mahama, former Upper East Regional Chairman of the NPP, who died in May 2015 from severe acid burns. Afoko said the incident had unfairly affected his political career and reputation.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, former NPP National Chairman and current aspirant for the position, has stated that neither he nor his family had involvement in the murder of Adams Mahama, former Upper East Regional Chairman of the NPP, who died in May 2015 from severe acid burns. Afoko said the incident had unfairly affected his political career and reputation.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has pledged support for reforms to combat discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, with MPs calling for a review of the Disability Act (2006) to remove barriers in employment, public facilities, healthcare, and education. Ghana's National Day for Persons with Disabilities is celebrated annually on June 23, with this year's theme focusing on access to technology and assistive devices.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Fair Wages and Salaries Commission expects a new public sector pay policy to be passed by October 2026. The policy would establish an Independent Emoluments Commission to set salaries across public institutions, introduce a productivity-linked pay structure, cap allowances, and replace ad hoc political pay increases with a rules-based system.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Ministry is moving to disarm private security guards who acquired firearms through personal permits, which the minister describes as an abuse of the gun licensing regime. Private security companies have exploited a loophole in outdated laws—the Police Act of 1970 and 1992 regulations—to arm personnel, despite having no legal mandate to carry firearms.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak stated that existing laws do not permit private security companies to possess or deploy firearms. He described a loophole whereby firms evade restrictions by encouraging owners and employees to obtain individual firearm permits for personal protection, which are then used in their work.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A rift between Bantama Constituency NPP chairman Fiifi Mensah and MP Francis Asenso-Boakye has deepened over allegations that the MP, the First Vice Chairman, and the Constituency Youth Organiser removed delegates' names from the electoral album ahead of internal elections, which Mensah says breaches party procedures.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending judicial independence following the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's claims, arguing the development has implications for constitutional governance and democratic institutions beyond her individual case.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications of the NPP, expressed disappointment at the ECOWAS Court of Justice's decision to dismiss all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo against Ghana, arguing the ruling raises concerns about the ability of regional judicial institutions to protect public officials from political persecution.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP Communications Director has called for a future government to revisit the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, whose case was dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, arguing that the matter reflects broader concerns about institutional independence and governance in Ghana.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako and his company Akonta Mining Limited have filed a motion to defer the July 3 judgment in their illegal mining trial, citing the need for newly appointed counsel Samuel Atta Akyea to study the case record after the previous lawyer withdrew on June 11.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has condemned politicisation of the Afari hospital project, saying the contractor is exploiting political attention to make unreasonable demands. He said he does not blame the current government for project delays and insisted no additional funds should be paid to the contractor.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 6th Africa Youth SDG Summit in Accra, MP Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings urged young Africans to challenge narratives and take active roles in shaping Africa's future, emphasizing that young people should be included as policy partners rather than merely beneficiaries and that individual talents must be recognized in development approaches.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Residents of Wassa Amenfi West Municipality in the Western Region have protested over the government's failure to initiate meaningful development projects, particularly road infrastructure improvements, despite the area's contributions to Ghana's cocoa, gold and timber economy. The residents cited poor road conditions from Bawdie to Asankrangwa and Asankrangwa to Sefwi Bekwai, and recalled campaign promises by President John Dramani Mahama to address road challenges.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
According to the 2025 Auditor General's report, more than 60 percent of Ghana's 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies still fail to submit their annual financial statements within the statutory deadline required under the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 and the Local Governance Act, 2016, despite operating in a fully digitised environment through the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The opposition NPP's National Executive Committee and National Council are meeting to discuss internal reorganisation and preparations for upcoming internal elections, part of efforts to rebuild following the 2024 general election defeat. The party is also addressing petitions filed against former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong over his criticism of the party's failure to operationalise the Afari Military Hospital and his recent remarks.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A committee has submitted a report to President Mahama recommending the upgrading of 20 districts to municipal status and 12 municipalities to metropolitan status. Minister Ahmed Ibrahim said that once approved, the Ministry will lay a Legislative Instrument before Parliament for passage.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kasoa Municipal Chief Executive and Central Regional NDC Chairman allegedly stormed Obaatanpa Radio, locked the station, sacked workers, and prevented staff from retrieving personal belongings. Police were deployed to maintain order; the action is believed to stem from the station's discussion of internal NDC disputes in Kasoa.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Eric Nyarko, former Head of Accounts at the National Service Authority, testified in court that he neither generated nor approved data used in the ADB-NSA hire purchase scheme, saying the data originated from the Authority's IT consultant and was transmitted under instructions from the accused, Gifty Oware-Aboagye.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ralph Poku-Adusei has paid the nomination forms for all aspirants in the Bekwai NPP Constituency Executive elections scheduled for July 11–12, 2026, to ensure financial constraints do not bar candidates from participation. He called on contestants to conduct clean, issue-based campaigns and emphasised that party unity is more important than any individual position.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Development Planning Commission has held discussions with the Agence Française de Développement on strengthening cooperation in climate governance, public financial management and sustainable development. The NDPC director-general emphasised the Commission's focus on data and development indicators to track national progress and the need for a long-term development agenda that transcends political cycles.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Polling station executives in the Yendi Constituency have petitioned the NPP General Secretary to restore their names after alleged removal during party reorganisation, claiming the delisting contradicts prior consensus agreements that existing polling station executives would be maintained.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that Cabinet has directed the Attorney-General to draft a bill to strengthen protection of state assets and establish clear guidelines for their disposal. The Cabinet also approved the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Plan 2026–2030 to guide efforts to fight corruption over the next five years.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has raised concerns that recent economic improvements—including cedi appreciation, declining inflation, and lower interest rates—are not translating into reduced electricity costs for consumers. Deputy Ranking Member Collins Adomako-Mensah argued that given the electricity sector's dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas priced in foreign currency, the cedi's nearly 40% appreciation should significantly reduce domestic costs.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called on PURC to fully disclose reasons for electricity (3.49%) and water (0.85%) tariff increases effective 1 July 2026, questioning why utility costs continue rising despite government claims of economic improvement including cedi appreciation, falling inflation, and lower interest rates.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbey, has been convicted and sentenced to seven days in prison by an Accra High Court over the newspaper's publication of a case involving Kevin Okyere and Petraco SA. According to Dogbey, The Herald reported only on a petition submitted by the multinational company to state institutions including the CID, EOCO, GIPC, and the Attorney-General's Department.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission's latest tariff adjustment—a 3.49% increase in electricity tariffs and 0.85% increase in water tariffs effective July 1—describing cumulative increases over the past 18 months as a broken promise to Ghanaians. Deputy Ranking on the Energy Committee Collins Adomako-Mensah said the adjustments form part of an unbroken pattern of tariff escalation under the John Mahama-led NDC administration, which campaigned on reducing utility costs.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka confirmed that Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of MASLOC, is in state custody serving her prison sentence. The minister said the specific prison location is not disclosed for security reasons, and the public can request visits through the Prisons Service.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP's Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagba, has called on a future government to revisit the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, describing the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of her claims against Ghana as "deeply disappointing" and alleging the process was unprecedented and hurried with constitutional safeguards disregarded.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Akomaning Yeboah has officially filed his nomination to contest for the position of Communications Officer of the NPP in Abuakwa South Constituency. He has been involved in grassroots communication and party advocacy, including roles during the 2024 general election campaign and youth mobilisation efforts.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Policy think-tank CUTS International has called on government to increase funding for road maintenance in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, citing deteriorating roads from heavy rains that slow traffic, damage vehicles and disrupt economic activity. CUTS urges comprehensive maintenance programmes including drainage improvements and bridge repairs rather than temporary patching.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Eighty nations endorsed a 19-point reparations framework at Osu Castle in Accra on Juneteenth, demanding financial compensation, debt relief, a Global Reparations Fund, formal apologies, and return of looted cultural artefacts. Ghana, under President Mahama's chairmanship, shepherded a UN resolution through the General Assembly with a 123-vote majority, though the framework remains unresolved on which countries must pay and by what mechanisms.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbe, has been sentenced to seven days' imprisonment for contempt of court after breaching an Accra High Court injunction that restricted publications relating to businessman Kevin Okyere, Chief Executive of Springfield Exploration and Production.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
According to the latest Open Budget Survey released by SEND Ghana, Ghana scored 22 out of 100 on the transparency index, placing it among the lowest-performing countries out of 82 nations assessed globally. The poor performance is attributed largely to limited and delayed publication of key budget documents.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo is receiving treatment at 37 Military Hospital following a Sunday shooting incident. According to a person coordinating her media briefing, approximately four or five bullet pellets have been removed from her head, and her condition deteriorated before she could address the media.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association has expressed concern over the conviction and seven-day jail sentence handed to Larry Alans Dogbey, Managing Editor of The Herald, for contempt of court in connection with a publication about a legal dispute. The GJA said it is seeking legal guidance to determine its response and called on media practitioners and the public to remain calm while legal processes continue.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has referred former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over public comments deemed detrimental to party unity. The disciplinary body has been given two weeks to investigate and submit recommendations.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Political leaders and party cadres gathered in Accra on June 22, 2026, to commemorate the 79th birthday of late former President Jerry John Rawlings. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, argued that the Rawlings legacy should be viewed as a call for continuous institutional reform and strengthening public institutions rather than symbolic remembrance.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tensions erupted during an NPP National Executive Committee meeting at Alisa Hotel in Accra as security personnel clashed with demonstrators chanting "Ken Must Go," linked to internal party grievances over former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong's recent criticisms and warnings about alleged wrongdoing within the party.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has challenged the government's account of when former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu was committed to prison custody after her extradition, stating she only began serving her 10-year sentence on June 24, not immediately upon her arrival on June 9, and alleging a 15-day delay in enforcing the court's judgment.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Managing Editor of The Herald Larry Alans Dogbey was convicted of contempt and sentenced to one week in prison. A legal commentator argues that court filings show the bench had little choice but to uphold the contempt application against him.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that while Ghana's new Value for Money Office Act addresses overpriced government contracts (estimated to cost USD 3 billion annually), the reform risks failing without a clear institutional process architecture defining when and with what authority each actor operates alongside existing procurement laws.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana has elected Dr. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, Managing Executive for Corporate and Investment Banking at Absa Bank Ghana Ltd, as president for a two-year term. She has prioritized education, skills development, and staff welfare for the incoming council.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
ElectroChem Ghana Limited is seeking to mobilise up to US$500 million to accelerate development of its Ada Songor salt concession, with plans to expand production capacity, construct a refinery and establish a port for large-scale exports. The company aims to transition into value-added processing to generate foreign exchange earnings and strengthen Ghana's role in the West African salt market.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Company Limited hosted an SME Growth Clinic in Kumasi on 18th June 2026, bringing together over 60 SME clients and prospects for training on business formalization, business continuity planning, and bookkeeping fundamentals.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Telecel has introduced monthly cash rewards alongside its existing SMS-based Dream Car Promo, which runs in six-month cycles and offers weekly cash prizes, gadgets, and a brand-new 4×4 vehicle as grand prize. The first batch of monthly winners received cash prizes at the Telecel Headquarters.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The World Bank says Ghana's economic future depends on urgent youth job creation and a smooth transition from education to work. At the 2026 Africa West and Central Youth Forum on Jobs in Accra, the World Bank's Operations Manager for Ghana urged stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to scale up youth enterprises into sustainable businesses.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations has appealed to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission to suspend planned electricity and water tariff increases set for July 1, 2026, arguing that recent economic indicators do not support the 3.49 per cent electricity and 0.85 per cent water tariff adjustments approved in the third-quarter review.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ferrari's marketing boss Enrico Galliera has quit after 16 years, just weeks after the company's first electric car, the Luce, faced heavy criticism when unveiled in May. He will be replaced by former BMW Italy head Massimiliano Di Silvestre in July.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Apple is increasing MacBook and iPad prices by nearly 20% worldwide due to rising memory and storage chip costs, citing unprecedented demand for AI data centre chips. Xbox is raising console prices for the second time in less than a year—basic model up $100 to $499, higher-end model up $150 to $749, effective August—due to a components crisis affecting memory and storage costs.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
ELOK & Sons Ltd, a Sekondi-Takoradi jewellery company, has sued Donewell Insurance Ltd in the High Court alleging breach of a fire and burglary insurance contract after thieves stole its entire stock valued at US$3 million in September 2025; the company claims the insurer has delayed processing the claim despite notification and submission of a police report.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nana Dwomoh Sarpong has raised concerns about the rapid proliferation of Chinese-owned shopping malls across Ghana, questioning whether state authorities including the EPA and NADMO are conducting necessary assessments such as Traffic Impact Assessments before approvals. His concerns about zoning and environmental safety have been echoed by the Eastern Region's halt to a China Mall project in Koforidua.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Prime Building Cost Index inflation accelerated to 2.7 percent year-on-year in May 2026 from 2.2 percent in April, driven by rising equipment and specialised building input costs despite continued declines in cement and steel prices. The increase reflects diverging trends within the construction sector, with materials accounting for virtually all the headline inflation pressure.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
VFS Global has clarified that it operates in a strictly administrative capacity in visa processes—handling application intake, biometrics, and document collection—while governments retain full control over visa decisions, policies, and timelines. The company operates across more than 160 countries serving 71 client governments and states that its optional value-added services do not influence visa outcomes.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Prudential Bank has rolled out a comprehensive, fully funded health screening exercise for its employees in partnership with Bob Freeman Hospital as part of its Wellness Month activities. The initiative reflects a strategic shift from treating health issues to detecting them early.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Located in Oyarifa, HillTop Fast Food is positioning itself as a growing brand focused on meeting the needs of modern customers while celebrating diverse food cultures, offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and catering services to respond to changing consumer habits.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Solutions forecasts Ghana's inflation will average 12.8% in 2027, up from 6.0% in 2026, pressuring household purchasing power. The firm attributes the increase to fading cedi strength, expected El Niño weather effects on food prices, and potential constraints on cocoa production and electricity generation.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Solutions projects Ghana's economic growth will slow to 4.7% in 2027 from 5.7% in 2026, citing weaker agricultural output, stagnant oil and cocoa production, and intensifying fiscal pressures from debt repayments and Eurobond obligations.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute for Energy Policies and Research has called on the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission to suspend its proposed third-quarter utility tariff adjustment, arguing that the 3.49 per cent electricity and 0.85 per cent water tariff increases are not supported by the Commission's own data and occur during a period of high cost of living for Ghanaians. INSTEPR also urged PURC to adopt a standard and transparent methodology for quarterly tariff reviews.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Standard Chartered PLC has announced plans to explore the sale of its Wealth and Retail Banking business in Ghana as part of a broader portfolio review to focus on areas with greater scale and competitive advantage. The bank will continue its Corporate and Investment Banking operations in Ghana, pending regulatory approvals.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Finance Corporation has called on Ghanaian family-owned businesses to strengthen succession planning and governance structures, warning that many fail during leadership transitions because successors are often inadequately prepared and founding leaders reluctant to relinquish control.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking at the 2026 Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association annual conference in Accra, Marsha Wulff said Africa's next phase of economic transformation depends on how effectively capital is deployed rather than its availability, and that investors must move beyond traditional risk frameworks to finance early-stage innovation and startups excluded by institutional profitability thresholds.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Market Association President announced that redevelopment of 31st December Market into a four-storey trading complex will proceed, with affected traders temporarily relocated to Rawlings Park and the Community Centre during construction. The project aims to modernize market infrastructure and create additional trading spaces for existing occupants.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Exchange rate volatility's economic costs extend beyond import prices to affect business planning, investment decisions, inflation, employment, government finances, and overall economic confidence. The article explains that frequent and unpredictable currency fluctuations create uncertainty that can slow economic progress even when other indicators appear positive.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Standard Chartered PLC announced it is exploring the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking business in Ghana, while maintaining its Corporate and Investment Banking operations in the country as part of a group strategy to focus on businesses with greater scale and cross-border capabilities.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana Union of Traders' Associations president Clement Boateng says utility providers' financial difficulties stem from operational inefficiencies—including theft, illegal connections and wastage—rather than the need for tariff increases. He cited Ghana Water Company's operational losses of 51–52 per cent and the electricity sector's 32 per cent losses, arguing consumers should not bear the cost through frequent rate hikes announced by PURC for July 2026.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations president says current economic conditions do not justify the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission's third-quarter tariff increases, which raised electricity tariffs by 3.49 per cent and water tariffs by 0.85 per cent largely due to exchange rate pressures.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on 11–12 May 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto argued that Africa's development finance challenge is not a lack of liquidity but rather risk architecture. The summit highlighted that Africa holds nearly UA$4 trillion in domestic savings, suggesting the financing problem is about channeling existing capital rather than generating new supply.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's stock market has attracted renewed public attention, with the GSE Composite Index returning 79.40% in 2025 and rising 64.18% by June 2026, driven by primary market activity including bank and company IPOs and public offers.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghanaian businesses often find it cheaper to source from Europe, Asia, or the Americas than from neighbouring African countries, according to AmCham Ghana. High logistics costs, expensive air travel, fragmented customs systems, and infrastructure bottlenecks continue to obstruct regional trade and economic integration despite the African Continental Free Trade Area initiative.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Association of Ghana Industries has strongly opposed recent tariff increases by utility providers, arguing that companies like ECG and Ghana Water should address their operational inefficiencies and losses—estimated at about 30 per cent—rather than pass costs to consumers and businesses.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
On 24 April 2026, Ghana's government launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Roadmap (2025–2035) to harness AI, drive the digital economy, and position Ghana as a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. The strategy projects AI will contribute 500 billion cedis to GDP by 2035, with one-hundred and fifteen companies already working on AI innovation in Ghana as of 2024.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kasapreko PLC recorded a turnover of GH¢3.5 billion in 2025, surpassing Unilever Ghana (GH¢1.03 billion), Guinness Ghana, and FanMilk to become Ghana's largest listed fast-moving consumer goods company.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ryanair has changed its family seating policy to allow parents to sit next to young children without paying a seat reservation fee, after the UK Competition and Markets Authority opened an investigation into whether the practice was unfair under consumer law. The airline's boss said it would "reluctantly adjust to this industry standard," though it maintained its previous policy complied with laws.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has built world-leading financial regulation and scored above 96 per cent on the Global System for Mobile Communications Association's Mobile Money Regulatory Index, but its regulators have not all established mandatory and structured Continuous Professional Development programmes for emerging priority areas such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital compliance.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Bank of Ghana, Securities and Exchange Commission, and National Insurance Commission officials are undergoing a five-day training programme in Malaysia focused on non-interest banking, fintech, and customer service, aiming to bring lessons back to deepen Ghana's financial sector.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ferrari's chief marketing and commercial officer Enrico Galliera has departed after 16 years, weeks following criticism of the company's first electric car, the Luce. He will be replaced by former BMW Italy head Massimiliano Di Silvestre in July.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has obtained an Environmental Impact Assessment permit for the proposed Keta Port and is deepening stakeholder engagement. The port is expected to serve as a transit trade gateway for landlocked Sahel countries including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and strengthen Ghana's position as a maritime and logistics hub in West Africa.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Impact Investing Ghana and Savannah Impact Advisory have launched a framework to unlock domestic institutional capital for SMEs and high-impact businesses across Africa, accompanied by a learning report documenting the $75 million Ci Gaba fund-of-funds. According to the report, Africa holds over $600 billion in pension assets while SMEs and high-growth businesses face an estimated $331 billion financing gap.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
As of May 1, 2026, China implemented zero-tariff treatment across all eligible product lines for African exports, a move intended to enhance market access and price competitiveness. The policy raises broader questions about whether tariff elimination can drive industrial development and economic transformation beyond simply increasing export volumes.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
VFS Global has tightened anti-fraud measures in Ghana and is urging visa applicants to use only official channels, avoid agents promising early appointments or guaranteed approvals, and plan applications in advance, as fraudulent intermediaries increasingly target unsuspecting applicants amid rising travel demand.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Brent crude futures closed at $73.74 a barrel on Wednesday, down 4.3%, after oil tankers resumed exiting the Strait of Hormuz with military escorts. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said around 20 million barrels exited the strait in the last 24 hours and that flows are now similar to pre-conflict levels, though Iranian mines had delayed normal navigation.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gold Board generated more than $10 billion from gold exports in 2025 by purchasing, aggregating and exporting 104 metric tonnes from artisanal and small-scale mining, a contribution the Deputy Finance Minister credited with strengthening the cedi by 41 percent and increasing foreign reserves to $13.8 billion by year-end.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama performed a sod-cutting ceremony on June 25 for Phase 2 of the Sentuo Oil Refinery Project in Tema, a privately-owned facility commissioned in 2024 with nearly $2 billion investment that has become Ghana's largest active refining facility, currently processing 40,000 barrels per stream day.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude prices show increased near-term supply as around 20 million barrels have exited the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours and three stranded tankers carrying 5 million barrels resume shipments following an interim Iran-U.S. deal. Market analysts warn of a "mini glut" as traders rush to sell the flood of Middle Eastern oil entering global markets.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South has invoked the Right to Information Act to request official records relating to the Damang Mining Lease awarded to Engineers and Planners Limited, including documents on the tender process, lease terms, state payments, production records from 2023 to 2026, and details on gold processed during a transition period following expiry of the previous lease.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Artisanal and small-scale miners have supplied about 99.5 percent of all gold purchased by the Ghana Gold Board since its establishment, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem disclosed in Parliament. GoldBod purchased 135.843 metric tonnes of gold between January 2025 and May 2026, with 135.221 metric tonnes originating from the ASM sector.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Gold Board has agreed with the Ghana Chamber of Mines to purchase 30 per cent of all large-scale mining companies' gold output, effective July 1, 2026, at a 0.55 per cent discount. The gold will be refined locally and held as part of Ghana's reserve holdings, supporting efforts toward London Bullion Market Association accreditation and the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister John Jinapor said the expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery will create 1,500 jobs and strengthen the country's energy security by reducing dependence on imported refined petroleum products.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister announced that the Sentuo Oil Refinery will expand its refining capacity from 40,000 to 100,000 barrels per day upon completion of its second phase, a move he said will enhance Ghana's petroleum refining capacity and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that Explorco will start onshore drilling in the Voltaian Basin before the end of 2026 to assess commercial viability of petroleum reserves in the area. The Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion is expected to increase processing capacity from 40,000 barrels per day to 100,000 barrels per day.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Trade Minister said the Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion will attract significant investments in petrochemical, fertiliser, and plastics manufacturing, and provide industrial security for export-oriented downstream manufacturing under Ghana's accelerated export development programme.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute warn that Ghana's biodiversity is disappearing due to illegal mining, deforestation, land degradation and climate change, with destruction of natural habitats outpacing restoration efforts. About 146 forest tree species are currently listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's rice sector faces a severe market crisis with more than 700,000 metric tons of unsold paddy rice from the 2025 harvest, threatening farmer liquidity and rural incomes particularly in Northern Ghana and the Volta and Oti Regions. Women, who constitute the backbone of the rice value chain through land preparation, harvesting, processing and marketing, are disproportionately affected by the disruption, making economically empowering women an economic imperative with broader household and intergenerational benefits.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya distributed 2,000 bags of NPK fertiliser, 300 bags of urea, and 200 cartons of liquid organic fertiliser to farmers across the constituency on 25 June 2026 as part of a government programme to increase agricultural yields and food security. The MP cautioned beneficiaries to use the inputs strictly for farming and noted that monitoring systems will be put in place to ensure proper use.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation has demanded arrests and prosecution of those responsible for a June 9 violent attack on a Forestry Commission timber monitoring checkpoint in Bono East Region, warning that illegal timber trafficking and forest crime pose a growing threat to timber-producing areas and national security.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Dr Naa Asheley Ashietey, CEO of Nova Wellness Centre, warns that Ghanaians' eating habits—particularly prolonged cooking of meals—may be depriving their bodies of essential nutrients like vitamins needed for optimal health and disease prevention, despite meals satisfying hunger.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund administrator told healthcare leaders at a CHAG conference that chronic diseases such as cancer, kidney failure, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, sickle cell disease and chronic respiratory illnesses have become a national emergency, leaving families financially devastated and many struggling to access treatment.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bosome Freho District Assembly in the Ashanti Region has inaugurated 100 street sweepers under its Street Sweeping Programme to improve environmental sanitation across the district, following a directive by President John Mahama. The district will provide each sweeper a monthly allowance of GH¢500, up from GH¢150 under the previous Zoomlion arrangement.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana's excise tax regime, urging the government to increase taxes on tobacco products, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages to curb the growing burden of non-communicable diseases while boosting domestic revenue mobilisation.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Imperial General Assurance and World Vision Ghana provided six-month menstrual pad supplies to 250 girls across seven schools in Fanteakwa North and South Districts of the Eastern Region, alongside menstrual hygiene education delivered by the Ghana Health Service and Ghana Education Service.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Education Ministry is appealing for public help to locate a Bole Senior High School teacher who has reportedly gone into hiding after a video allegedly showing him engaged in sexual misconduct with a student in the school's science laboratory circulated on social media. The Deputy Minister said law enforcement is tracking the teacher and he will face both legal consequences and Ghana Education Service disciplinary processes if allegations are substantiated.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The director of the Yilo Krobo Municipal Office of the NCCE has raised concerns over increasing cases of child prostitution in Somanya and other parts of the municipality, attributing the rise to growing incidence of gender-based violence. During a sensitization programme on GBV in Somanya, she noted that children's issues have become a major concern in the area.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Oti Regional Coordinating Council, Ghana Health Service, and Complementary Education Agency held a one-day sensitisation workshop on adolescent sexual and reproductive health for 90 apprentices in Nkwanta South Municipality, funded by the United Nations Population Fund. The initiative aims to equip young people with accurate reproductive health information, reduce teenage pregnancy, and train peer educators to promote healthy lifestyles within their communities.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Upper East Regional Head of the FDA has advised the public to check that restaurants and food outlets display valid FDA food hygiene permits before patronising them, indicating that the facility meets safety requirements and that staff have medical certification. The FDA conducted a training programme for restaurant operators, chop bar owners and food vendors from the region on good hygiene practices and food safety standards.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Savannah Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has set up a seven-member investigative committee to examine the disappearance of a newborn at the East Gonja Municipal Hospital in Salaga. Health workers responsible for the baby's care have been interdicted and are facing criminal prosecution at the Tamale High Court, while GHS works with police to trace the child.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has expressed concern over growing drug-related activities in secondary schools and universities, with intelligence suggesting increased drug use and distribution among students. NACOC's Head of Public Relations cited instances including 20 students sent home from a girls' school for drug-related offences and drug operations at Central University.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Otabil, Director of Communications at the Bank of Ghana, called on journalists to prioritise accuracy and professionalism, warning that misinformation can damage national security and economic stability. He addressed journalists from the Eastern, Ashanti, Central and Volta regions at a capacity-building workshop in Koforidua.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A man died in a collision involving a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and a Howo tipper truck on the Kpong–Tema Highway near Akuse Junction in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality. The Ghana National Fire Service responded to the crash and assisted with rescue operations and traffic management.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and UHAS Basic School called for sustained investment in youth empowerment, education and community engagement as tools against drug abuse and trafficking, during the school's third World Drug Day celebration in Ho.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited has raised alarm over increasing theft of water meters, stop cocks, and other fittings, which it says imposes financial losses and disrupts service delivery. The concern follows the arrest of a 24-year-old man in Koforidua who was apprehended while allegedly tampering with a water meter installation on a customer's property.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A truck collision on the Nima stretch of the Ring Road Central on Wednesday afternoon left an unconfirmed number of people injured and involved about three other vehicles. The Nima Police arrested the truck driver for questioning and cleared the road.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Amrahia Dairy Farm in Greater Accra have appealed to President Mahama to investigate the demolition of structures, including a church, which they say were legally acquired. The demolitions have caused financial losses running into thousands of cedis, amid disputed ownership of land that was part of a state-acquired dairy farm.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Taxi drivers and commercial motorbike operators on the Shama–Nyankrom road in the Western Region blocked the road and conducted a communal desilt exercise to protest its deteriorating condition, marked by potholes, poor drainage, and flooding worsened by rainfall. The Chronicle argues the situation reflects a wider national problem requiring urgent attention from authorities.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Berth Foundation and Givers of Happiness Foundation have launched the Unspoken Voices Project in Accra to address poverty, displacement, and marginalization among head porters, widows, and vulnerable women in Ghana's urban centres. Speakers called for urgent, coordinated national action to move beyond awareness to recognition, dignity, and concrete intervention.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Edo State Government reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking through awareness campaigns, prevention initiatives, and community-based engagement programmes. Officials identified poverty, unemployment, inadequate education, and social inequality as primary contributors to drug abuse, and called for comprehensive prevention strategies, treatment, rehabilitation, and multi-sectoral approaches integrating law enforcement with education and community participation.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Fifty 50 Club, an AngloGold Ashanti-linked non-profit based in Obuasi, has commissioned a furnished pediatric and maternal care centre at the Kyekyewere-Dadwen Community Health Centre, investing GH¢205,930 in the project as part of its sixth anniversary celebrations. The Club also awarded a full scholarship to a student for Mining Engineering studies at the University of Mines and Technology.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwadwo Safo Junior, son of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, expressed sorrow over a recent shooting incident at the family's Kwabenya residence and appealed for unity within the Kristo Asafo family, warning that the public feud and violence could have lasting consequences for their late father's legacy and institutions. The incident involved his sister Sarah Adwoa Safo sustaining injuries after armed security personnel allegedly opened fire during a confrontation over access to the premises.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service has undertaken a familiarisation tour of major corporate institutions to strengthen partnerships and promote fire prevention and workplace safety. The Fire Service donated firefighting equipment including CO₂ extinguishers, dry chemical powder extinguishers, and fire extinguishing balls to the visited organisations.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra's fitness and wellness industry is experiencing steady growth as more residents embrace healthier lifestyles and preventive health practices. The Oracle Gym Centre is among facilities attracting attention, offering guided training programmes focused on strength building, endurance, and weight management to a wider demographic including professionals and individuals managing health conditions.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Legacy Girls' College will host a two-week residential summer camp from 25 July to 8 August 2026 for girls aged 13–15, featuring leadership coaching, coding, arts, sports, and other activities under the theme "Lead. Learn. Inspire."
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Six newly constructed classroom blocks and 1,200 pieces of school furniture have been commissioned across Kumbungu District in the Northern Region to address overcrowding and a critical shortage of classroom space and furniture. The project was jointly undertaken by the Kumbungu District Assembly and the Office of the Member of Parliament, with six communities—Wubba, Vogu, Diko, Kunkulung, Gbulung and Yepala—selected based on the severity of their infrastructure challenges.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has called on the government to strengthen enforcement of sanitation laws and urban planning to address Ghana's recurring flooding problem, citing poor sanitation and unregulated development as key contributors.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has identified additional suspects linked to an attempted export of approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine to Australia, following the arrest of an alleged kingpin. The Deputy Director-General said steps are underway to apprehend the newly identified individuals as part of ongoing investigations into the international drug trafficking operation.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, launched the 75th anniversary celebration of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, attended by dignitaries, alumni, and traditional rulers. The event featured the launch of a 354-page book on the university's history and impact, with the first ten copies autographed by the Asantehene and sold to various buyers, including the Asanteman Council for GH¢1 million.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Director of NACOC says a nationwide survey by the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment found illicit drug trade has become increasingly common in tertiary institutions and training colleges. He notes that students themselves are becoming vendors and leading sales of drugs in schools, as evidenced by recent arrests at Central University.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission's Deputy Director has attributed rising illicit drug use among young people in tertiary institutions to "youthful exuberance," citing instances where students sell cannabis-infused products on campus. He warned of the normalisation of drug consumption in academic environments and called for enforcement, education and rehabilitation initiatives to address the trend.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission deputy director disclosed that cannabis-infused egg and pepper and ice cream are being sold on university campuses in Ghana, reflecting a concerning shift toward concealment of drug distribution in everyday snacks that are harder to detect.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Director of the Narcotics Control Commission has raised alarm over an emerging trend of cannabis-infused snacks, including ice cream and eggs and pepper, being circulated on tertiary education campuses in the country. He cautioned that the development poses a serious public health and regulatory concern, warning that such practices could undermine student wellbeing and academic performance.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A truck carrying a container rammed into four vehicles at the Mobil filling station bus stop near the Kanda Overpass in Accra yesterday afternoon, injuring eight people. No fatalities were recorded, though the vehicles were seriously damaged and traders attributed the accident to possible brake failure.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Maxwell Boakye, Council of State member for the Western Region, has donated relief items including mattresses, food, water, and mosquito nets to flood victims in Samreboi. Boakye acknowledged the work of government agencies and community volunteers, and called for continued support from institutions and individuals.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Government will not expand the Ghana School Feeding Programme to cover additional schools in 2026 due to budgetary constraints, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection announced in Parliament. The minister stated that the programme did not receive financial clearance under the 2026 Appropriation, though the government has instead prioritised improving meal quality and providing relief to caterers.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Nsuta Circuit Court after being found guilty of stealing two mobile phones from injured road accident victims. He was also ordered to pay GH¢5,000, the value of the stolen phones, or serve an additional two years in prison.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has unveiled a Solid Waste Optimisation Strategy to reduce landfill volumes, promote source separation and composting, improve sanitation infrastructure, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of Accra's transition to a low-emissions waste sector.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nearly 500 nurses have been admitted into specialised training programmes under the Mahama Care Initiative to strengthen Ghana's capacity in advanced healthcare. The training focuses on key areas including Emergency Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Cardiology Nursing, Nephrology Nursing, Endocrinology Nursing, and Oncology Nursing.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has reaffirmed that Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena was formally installed as the new church leader on June 21 and was not present when an alleged shooting incident involving his sister, former MP Adwoa Safo, occurred; the church stated he left his residence before the incident and has been granted bail by the Adenta Circuit Court.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelis Samuel Mensah was sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment by the Gbese District Court after being convicted of posing as a National Identification Authority employee and fraudulently obtaining cash, mobile phones, and personal documents from Ghana Card applicants. The NIA has warned the public to deal only with authorised officials at designated service points.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has called on Ghanaians to take individual responsibility for addressing sanitation challenges, stressing that sustainable change requires active citizen participation. She noted that all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies have integrated sanitation into their Medium-Term Development Plans for 2026–2029.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tiger nuts, traditional African tubers marketed as natural aphrodisiacs for male sexual health, contain nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E that support circulation and hormone production. However, most evidence for their sexual benefits comes from animal studies rather than human research.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society organisations in Ghana have called on policymakers, government institutions, researchers, the media, and other stakeholders to collaborate in strengthening tobacco taxation policies, citing global evidence that increasing excise taxes on tobacco products reduces affordability, discourages youth initiation, supports quitting among current users, and generates resources for national development.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Five Central University students arrested over alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products have been remanded by the court and are expected to reappear next week. Authorities are investigating the full extent of the operation and seeking to trace the supply chain.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission will roll out an intensive anti-drug abuse campaign across school campuses nationwide starting June 26, focusing on educational institutions and tertiary campuses as part of efforts to curb rising drug abuse among young people. The Deputy Director-General said the strategy prioritises education and counselling, and called for collaboration from educational authorities, civil society organisations and community leaders.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions in the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness. During the engagements, the Service presented firefighting equipment and discussed improving fire readiness through proactive prevention measures and collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service Western Regional Command led a flood safety awareness campaign at Tessark School in Kweikuma, Sekondi, educating over 800 pupils on flood prevention measures, dangers of floodwaters, and proper waste disposal to prevent flooding in communities.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Oxfam in Ghana has donated medical equipment and essential drugs worth GH¢1.5 million to the Kasoa Polyclinic to strengthen maternal and reproductive healthcare services, as part of the Power to Choose Project, a seven-year initiative implemented in partnership with several organizations and funded by Global Affairs Canada through Oxfam Quebec.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Narcotics Control Commission, working with the National Investigations Bureau, has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment intercepted in Australia and valued at about $296 million. NACOC said the arrest is a major breakthrough and investigators are working with international partners to track down remaining suspects believed to be part of a wider transnational drug trafficking network.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Climate experts warn that weak land-use planning, poor enforcement of regulations, and aging infrastructure are leaving Accra communities vulnerable to recurring floods, with a governance and land-use planning expert at UENR noting that many flood mitigation projects focus too heavily on infrastructure procurement while neglecting community resilience.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Dr Naa Ashley Ashietey, CEO of Nova Wellness Centre, left a comfortable life in the United States to return to Ghana about 15 years ago to bridge a gap in healthcare and educate Ghanaians on spinal health. At the time of her return, she was among very few Ghanaian female chiropractors practising in the country.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of Public Relations at the Ghana Education Service has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to publish a comprehensive list of accredited institutions instead of focusing on unaccredited ones, arguing that a register of accredited providers would be more reliable and easier to maintain and verify.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Jacinta Phiapre Kubi Appiah, an 18-year-old from Notre Dame Girls Senior High School, died shortly after completing her final WASSCE paper on June 17 at a hospital in Fiapre, Bono Region. She had been on admission earlier but was allowed to return to campus to write the exam; students claim she complained of chest pains and sought medical permission on multiple occasions.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's tertiary education regulator has published a list of more than 80 local and international institutions whose qualifications are not recognised in Ghana due to quality assurance concerns including accreditation, governance and academic standards. The Commission urged students, employers and the public to verify credentials carefully before enrollment or relying on qualifications from these institutions.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service's Special Operations Team, working with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, arrested 13 suspected drug peddlers and seized large quantities of suspected narcotic substances during intelligence-led operations across Kumasi Metropolis.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Tata distribution truck loaded with insecticides, mosquito sprays, candles, batteries, and air fresheners caught fire in Fosu Habitat, Assin Fosu, Central Region, after sparks from welding equipment ignited the combustible cargo. The Ghana National Fire Service brought the blaze under control, but the vehicle and its entire contents were destroyed.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrested ten Nigerian nationals suspected of engaging in commercial sex work at Chirano in the Western North Region. The suspects admitted to voluntarily travelling to Ghana for the purpose, and authorities are working with the Ghana Immigration Service to arrange their repatriation.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire outbreak at a compound house occupied by GBC Radio Upper West staff in Wa destroyed 16 rooms on Thursday, June 25. The Ghana National Fire Service contained the blaze at 1:43 pm and fully extinguished it at 2:24 pm, with no casualties reported; preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by unattended naked fire.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A young man known as Sheihu, believed to be in his early twenties, died in Salaga, East Gonja Municipality, after accidentally stabbing himself while attempting to demonstrate supposed immunity to weapons during the traditional Fire Festival (Jambaon) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) has paid tribute to seafarers for their vital contribution to global commerce on the Day of the Seafarer 2026, calling on government and industry stakeholders to improve welfare conditions, strengthen motivation, and expand opportunities for women in the maritime sector.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the Lausanne Workplace Forum from 6–9 August 2026 at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region, bringing together Christian professionals, business leaders and entrepreneurs from Africa and beyond to explore the intersection of faith, leadership, ethics and workplace impact.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has reaffirmed that Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena was installed as the new leader of the church on June 21 and was not present at his residence when an alleged shooting incident involving his sister, former Dome-Kwabenya MP Adwoa Safo, reportedly occurred. The church rejected suggestions that Akofena was involved in the incident.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Susan Yaa Afram Arkah, Principal of Sefwi Asafo College of Health, has called for a strategic partnership with the University of Bradford to strengthen health education, research, and capacity development. The collaboration aims to enhance newly developed programmes in nursing, midwifery, nutrition, and health informatics through curriculum enhancement, staff development, and knowledge exchange.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An education commentator argues that Ghana's current minimum entry requirement for colleges of education—a credit pass (grades A1 to C6) in six WASSCE subjects, with C6 representing 50–54%—is too low and fails to ensure teachers have a strong academic foundation. The article cites a six-year trend in Core Mathematics pass rates to suggest that low entry standards are clashing with unpredictable student exam results.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Environmental sustainability experts say shifting mindsets to view waste as an economic resource is more important than machinery investment for transforming Ghana's waste management sector and tapping global opportunities. While technology is essential, the greater challenge lies in scaling, financing and commercialising existing solutions, with public education and waste segregation systems needing improvement.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Exclusive Events Ghana has announced a judging panel including Stacy Amoateng, Okyeame Kwame, Kafui Dey, and Inna Patty, Esq. for the 69th Miss Ghana auditions, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Exclusive Events Ghana has named media personality Stacy Amoateng, musician Okyeame Kwame, broadcaster Kafui Dey, and lawyer Inna Mariam Patty as judges for the Miss Ghana auditions scheduled for Saturday, 27 June 2026. The auditions will mark the start of the search for contestants for the competition, held under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy."
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian singer Abochi revealed that his female best friend contacted him after hearing his 2019 hit song "Bestie," which was based on his real-life experience of developing romantic feelings for her. They dated for six months but ended the relationship, realizing they were better as friends, which later inspired his song "Prison Break" about leaving a toxic relationship.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has made an electronic copy of the revised National Cultural Policy available for free public access on its website. The policy was officially launched on June 9, 2026, at the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra, and the ministry aims to ensure widespread dissemination and stakeholder participation in its implementation.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
WatsUp TV, a Pan-African entertainment television network, has announced its official media partnership with the Ghana Music Awards USA 2026, set to take place in the United States this August. The partnership will deliver comprehensive coverage including exclusive interviews, red carpet moments, and behind-the-scenes content to audiences across Africa and beyond.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco defeated Haiti 2-1 in a Group C match, with Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scoring late goals after Haiti had twice taken the lead. Morocco advanced as runners-up in the group and will face either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden in the last 32, while Haiti were eliminated from the tournament.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ivory Coast advanced to the round of 32 after defeating Curacao 2-0, with Nicolas Pepe scoring twice. It is the first time the Ivorians have reached the knockout stages in World Cup history.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Defender Piero Hincapie has made his loan move from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal permanent after the club paid around £34.5m. The Ecuador international, 24, has signed a contract until 2031.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, for £116m, described by City sources as a club record with no bonuses attached, though other sources claim the deal is worth up to £130m and would represent a British record transfer fee.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae responded to Bastian Schweinsteiger's pre-match comments characterizing his team as "a bit African football" and "not so conditioned by tactics," saying the remarks could be considered racist and reflecting biases about African football. Fae made the comments after Ivory Coast qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in history with a 2-0 win over Curacao.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England, with Asare making key saves including denying Bukayo Saka.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Declan Rice limped out of England's goalless draw against Ghana with a left calf injury requiring assessment and rest before Saturday's World Cup group match against Panama, while Reece James will also be checked by medics despite completing the Ghana game.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mexico scored three second-half goals to eliminate the Czech Republic from the World Cup and complete the group phase with maximum points, with teenager Gilberto Mora becoming the sixth-youngest player in history to start a men's World Cup match.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Scotland's chances of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time face significant jeopardy following a 3-0 defeat by Brazil in Miami. With three points and a minus-three goal difference giving only a 42% chance of claiming one of the eight best third-place team spots, Scotland must wait until Sunday morning to learn their fate as the rest of the groups play their final games.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Juventus Academy Ghana sent 16 players in two teams to compete at the Juventus Academy World Cup in Italy against 32 other academies from 25 countries; both Ghana teams won medals, with Poland emerging as champions.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dave Bishop, CEO of Bishop Boxing Promotions, has been awarded an Honourary Doctorate in Global Partnership Leadership and Sports Management by Kennedy University of France, in recognition of his work connecting athletics, entrepreneurship, and international community-building. Bishop is also pursuing an M.B.A. in International Business and is campaigning for Second Vice President of the Ghana Boxing Authority.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Daniel Munoz scored in the 76th minute to give Colombia a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Group K, securing their passage to the World Cup Round of 32. Colombia dominated possession and created numerous chances, with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi making several crucial saves before Munoz's decisive strike.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Didier Deschamps is returning to France to attend his mother's funeral and will miss the final Group I World Cup match against Norway. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will lead the squad in his absence.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended mandatory three-minute hydration breaks introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of World Cup matches, saying they are driven purely by sporting considerations for player safety in high temperatures, not commercial interests. The breaks have drawn criticism from players and coaches who argue they disrupt match momentum, though some supporters say they serve a legitimate purpose in extreme heat conditions.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of Friday's World Cup match against Iraq after sustaining a knee injury during Monday's 3-2 loss to Norway. Mendy left the field in the 63rd minute and media reports indicate he suffered a ligament issue.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team was frustrated by Ghana's disciplined and physical defensive performance in a 0-0 World Cup draw, noting that England's 78.8 percent possession was the highest recorded without scoring in a World Cup match since 1966.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Brazil legend and Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho has come out of retirement to play for Ravenna FC in Italy's third division Serie C, more than a decade after his last club appearance for Fluminense in 2015. The 46-year-old hopes to inspire younger generations to follow their dreams.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana international centre-back Terry Yegbe has joined Polish top flight side Lech Poznan on a permanent four-year contract until 2030, after leaving French club Metz.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Non-governmental organisation Africa Sports Alliance, founded eight years ago, uses tennis as a tool for cognitive development, education and economic advancement. During a recent outreach at Teshie Lekma 1 Junior High School with 20 beneficiaries, founder Naa Shika Adu, a former professional women's tennis player, emphasised that sports contribute to intellectual growth and challenged misconceptions about athletes' education levels in Ghana.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed frustration with the Video Assistant Referee system after the Black Stars' goalless draw against England in their Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, particularly over a second-half incident in the penalty area involving England defender Ezri Konsa and Ghana substitute Prince Adu Kwabena that he believed should have resulted in a penalty and red card.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Wayne Rooney commended Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz for his tactical discipline after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 World Cup group match at Boston Stadium, with England dominating possession at 79 per cent but unable to break down Ghana's organised defence.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana earned a 0-0 draw against England at Boston Stadium in a Group L World Cup encounter, with disciplined defensive play limiting the tournament favourites to few clear-cut chances. The result strengthens Ghana's hopes of reaching the knockout stage, though a late penalty appeal for the Black Stars was dismissed.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side aim to beat Haiti and finish top of Group I ahead of Brazil in their final group fixture on Wednesday. With four points already, Morocco's qualification is highly likely, though the outcome of Brazil's match against Scotland will also determine final group standings.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Taekwondo Federation president Frederick Otu Lartey is running for another four-year term, promising to strengthen grassroots development across regions. His previous term is credited with introducing Para Taekwondo, Ghana's bronze medal at the 2015 World Para Taekwondo Championships, third place in Africa at 2021 African Para Championships, and Patricia Kyeremeh's historic qualification to the Paris Paralympic Games.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team will depart Rhode Island for Philadelphia on Thursday ahead of a FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Croatia on Saturday. A victory would send Ghana into the Round of 32, with the team currently sharing top spot in the group with England on four points.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Partey was named Man of the Match by Ghana's vehicle partner JAC Motors after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group game. Partey, who played the entire match, received a plaque and $2,000 for the award.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah praised African teams' performances at the expanded FIFA World Cup, noting that Africa's qualification of 10 teams marks a historic milestone and reflects the continent's growing competitiveness on football's biggest stage.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 0–0 with England in a World Cup match, defying low expectations among many Black Stars supporters. The author notes that England's players and coach Thomas Tuchel appeared to respect Ghana as a worthy opponent, with Jude Bellingham even saying a Ghanaian player deserved the Player of the Match award.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana announced it is close to issuing forest carbon credits under its J-REDD+ programme, which converts traditional REDD+ projects into national-scale carbon credit schemes focused on protecting forests while supporting rural communities through sustainable agriculture and livelihoods.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwame A Plus, MP for Gomoa Central, says the proposed Gomoa Eco Park in Yenku Forest will become the biggest eco-tourism park in Africa, featuring canopy walks, glass walkways, zip lines, hiking trails, quad biking and other attractions. He urged Kakum National Park management to invest more to remain competitive.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into major energy companies, accusing them of failing to cut fuel prices proportionally after wholesale oil costs fell in global markets. He said petrol prices have not fallen "a lot faster," while the American Petroleum Institute noted that petrol prices do not move in lockstep with crude oil.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Strong earthquakes struck about 160 km west of Caracas on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in the capital. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated "high casualties and extensive damage" are probable, with an initial death toll estimate likely between 10,000 and 100,000.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The White House has asked Congress to approve $87.6 billion, mostly for "urgent needs" related to the US war on Iran, with $67 billion allocated to the Defence Department including munitions and operational costs. The request faces opposition in Congress as the Iran conflict is unpopular with voters and midterm elections approach in November.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecuador reached the World Cup knockout stage by defeating Germany 2-1 in New Jersey after trailing 1-0. Germany, who had already topped Group E, were unable to maintain their advantage as Ecuador scored through Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any outbreak on record, according to WHO. The surge is attributed to rapid spread to urban areas like Bunia and Mongbwalu, though the virus had been circulating for months before official detection on May 15.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
UK aviation authorities warn passengers not to pack power banks and vapes in hold luggage as lithium battery incidents on flights have surged. The Civil Aviation Authority reports that devices with lithium batteries detected in hold bags nearly doubled from 316 in 2024 to 643 in 2025, with uncontrolled fires in the hold potentially harder to manage than those in the cabin.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenyan police fired tear gas in Nairobi on Thursday to disperse demonstrators commemorating the second anniversary of 2024 anti-government protests that left at least 60 people dead. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said 355 people were arrested across the East African country and apologised for security measures including barricades used to contain the demonstrations.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert, 71, announced that her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time. She has undergone surgery and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks, stepping back from professional commitments to focus on her recovery.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
King Charles and Queen Camilla will remain at Clarence House rather than move to Buckingham Palace after its £369m refurbishment is completed in March. The decision will allow greater public access to the palace, which will continue as the monarchy's administrative headquarters.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has eased restrictions on the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup, permitting them to enter the U.S. two days before their match in Seattle on June 26, instead of the previous one-day requirement. The Iranian team will still be required to leave the day the match ends.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nigeria's former ambassador to the Netherlands Eniola Ajayi has called for more women in politics and diplomacy, urging the government to include women in ambassadorial nominations and noting that women now represent 4.2 per cent of the 469-member National Assembly.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
An Irish parliamentary committee has recommended that possession of all drugs for personal use be decriminalised as part of a comprehensive health-led response to drug policy, with members believing this will "not likely" increase drug consumption overall.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight people with alleged Antifa ties have been sentenced to a combined 450 years in prison for their roles in a July 4 riot at an immigration detention centre in Texas, where a law enforcement officer was shot. Sentences range from 30 to 70 years, with one former Marine Corps reservist convicted of attempted murder receiving 100 years.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Xenophobia in South Africa is part of a broader pattern across African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon, and Mauritania turning against fellow Africans during times of tension. Recent anti-immigration campaigns in South Africa, including confrontations with migrant workers and calls for undocumented migrants to leave, prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce stricter immigration enforcement measures.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenyan prosecutors are preparing to charge eight students with the murder of their schoolmates following a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls' School in Gilgil in May, in which sixteen pupils aged 15–18 died and dozens were injured. The students were arrested after police said they may have started the fire by setting mattresses alight near an exit.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two earthquakes—magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5—hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, striking seconds apart around Caracas. More than 30 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds injured, with authorities warning they have not yet assessed losses in the hardest hit areas.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenyan police have blocked key roads into central Nairobi as the country braces for nationwide protests marking two years since deadly anti-government demonstrations in June 2024. Protesters are demanding justice for more than 80 people killed during the original protests against proposed tax hikes and subsequent anniversary demonstrations.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border are not entitled to apply for asylum until they enter the country, allowing President Trump to revive a policy that restricts asylum applications. In a separate ruling, the court found that the Trump administration can strip temporary protections from over 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Extreme heat sweeping Spain, France and the UK is moving to Germany and the Czech Republic, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C in parts of Germany. France has raised its health alert to the highest level after record-breaking temperatures, citing deaths linked to extreme heat among young people with cardiac arrests and the elderly.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa says the government is continuing efforts to evacuate more Ghanaian nationals ahead of planned anti-immigration protests scheduled for June 30. According to the commissioner, nearly 1,000 Ghanaians have been successfully repatriated under a voluntary return programme, with additional nationals registered for assistance.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN increased its programme delivery rate in Ghana to 80 percent in 2025 from 64 percent in 2024, implementing development programmes worth US$112 million across education, nutrition, climate resilience, social inclusion and institutional development.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The White House has requested $87.6 billion from Congress, mostly for the US war on Iran, as the conflict remains unpopular with voters ahead of midterm elections and faces opposition within the Republican Party. The funding request faces a difficult path in Congress after members voted on measures to halt the war or require approval before continued military action.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Families of those killed during Kenya's anti-government protests in 2024 placed flowers on barbed wire outside parliament on the anniversary, while police arrested 355 protesters nationwide and barricaded the building, preventing wreaths from being laid by the deceased's relatives.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after three prior trials resulted in an overturned conviction and two hung juries. The accuser, hair stylist and actor Jessica Mann, declined to pursue another trial; Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. stated the office believes her account and credibility, but Weinstein's other convictions in New York and California remain in place.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manuel Koranteng writes that Ghana's workplaces only excuse absences for total immobility, citing an incident where an MP publicly berated an MCE for attending his wife's emergency surgery instead of a parliamentary hearing, despite the MCE having delegated his responsibilities.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece reflecting on Ghana's past microfinance industry collapse and the impact of the Bank of Ghana's enforcement actions, as the sector now faces a new capital requirement deadline of end-2026. The author, a former employee of the Ghana Association of Microfinance Companies, expresses concern that the timeline may repeat previous hardships, citing job losses and savings losses from the earlier clean-up exercise.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that parents giving brand-new cars to children on school grounds after WASSCE exams is a performance of wealth staged for an audience rather than genuine parental reward, and calls on Ghanaian schools to challenge the practice.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
An analysis of the internal challenges faced by next-generation leaders stepping into family businesses, including pressures to prove capability despite family ties, difficulty separating personal identity from professional role, and struggles to voice ideas within family dynamics.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →