Parliament has approved the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, which establishes a comprehensive legal framework to combat piracy, armed robbery at sea and other maritime crimes in Ghana's domain. The legislation aligns Ghana's laws with international maritime conventions and addresses a longstanding gap in the country's legal system.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has approved the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, which establishes a comprehensive legal framework to combat piracy, armed robbery at sea and other maritime crimes in Ghana's domain. The legislation aligns Ghana's laws with international maritime conventions and addresses a longstanding gap in the country's legal system.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, SIGA Director-General, argued that institutional quality is a macroeconomic determinant, not merely an abstract governance indicator, and that transparency in the public sector reduces business costs, attracts investment, and builds tax morale necessary to fund public services.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A newly-qualified lawyer writes on the continuing impact of the June 30, 1982 murders of three judges and a retired military officer who were taken from their homes, shot at Bundase Military Range, and their bodies burned, describing the debt their deaths represent to the legal profession and the pursuit of justice.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has blamed severe flooding in Accra on unusually intense rainfall, inadequate drainage infrastructure, and obstructed waterways. He noted that rainfall of 140 millimetres fell in a single day, far exceeding the previous year's peak of 56 millimetres, and attributed worsening floods to increasing rainfall intensity and rapid urbanisation.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week following widespread flooding from torrential rains. He urges immediate activation of security agencies and emergency services for coordinated rescue and relief operations to prevent further loss of life and property damage.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, an NPP National Chairman hopeful, concluded a campaign tour of five Bono East constituencies, urging party members to unite and heal internal divisions ahead of the 2028 general election.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders at the University of Cape Coast's Jurists' Confab have welcomed the Legal Education Act, 2026, which abolishes the Ghana School of Law entrance exam and expands professional legal training through accredited universities, though they stress that expanded access must be balanced with maintaining professional standards.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama extended sympathies to families affected by June 29 floods in Accra, Tema and nearby communities, and announced that every MMDA working with the Ministry of Works would identify and remove structures obstructing major drainage channels. He stressed that lasting solutions to perennial flooding would require a collective national effort and responsible attitudes towards sanitation and waste disposal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Parliamentary Network Africa has proposed that the executive provide formal written justification when bills are laid under certificate of urgency, to be subject to parliamentary committee scrutiny. Of 39 bills passed under the Ninth Parliament as of May 22, 2026, 34 were processed under urgency procedures, bypassing the standard 14-day gazette requirement.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Anyaa-Sowutuom MP Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi has called on the National Disaster Management Organisation to focus more on flood prevention and less on distributing relief items like rice and mattresses, arguing that Ghana's disaster approach must become more proactive and that NADMO has been inadequately resourced by successive governments.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Convention People's Party has described flooding in Accra on June 29, 2026, as a "self-inflicted" disaster caused by indiscriminate building on waterways and garbage dumping into drainage systems, urging government to deploy the Navy and speedboats for rescue and to cut electricity in flooded areas to prevent electrocution.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah contended that the current administration has slowed implementation of flood mitigation projects inherited from the Akufo-Addo–Bawumia administration, which had initiated several major flood-control interventions including dredging of the Odaw River, drainage construction in multiple areas, and secured US$150 million in 2024 for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project has been extended to 2027 following World Bank approval of $150 million in additional financing, bringing the total project envelope to $285 million. The extension reflects the scale and technical complexity of ongoing flood and drainage works, including Odaw River dredging and drainage channel widening.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Communications defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, arguing it pursued a comprehensive long-term strategy including a 2017 Cabinet Sub-Committee and more than GH¢550 million in allocations over eight years for emergency relief and drainage work.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A four-year collaboration between German Development Cooperation and Ghana's justice sector has concluded with reforms aimed at expanding access to justice, strengthening legal institutions, and improving public access to legal information. The Promotion of the Rule of Law and the Judiciary in Africa (PRoLA) project, implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, involved government institutions, the judiciary, legal practitioners, civil society organisations and development partners across Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Tanzania, and Ghana.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Communications Director has called for a fact-based national conversation on Accra's recurring flooding, arguing that governments should be assessed on long-term infrastructure and planning measures rather than seasonal emergency responses. He cited the previous administration's shift toward integrated flood management strategies including drainage construction, waste management reforms, and a Flood Early Warning System.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development will hold a Ghana Media Summit on July 9, 2026, bringing together journalists, policymakers, and civil society actors to discuss defending democracy against disinformation in West Africa. The event marks seven years of CJID's work in Ghana through its fact-checking initiative DUBAWA Ghana, and will be preceded by an OSINT training workshop for regional journalists.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has criticised the government's handling of flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, arguing that the government has failed to respond effectively to the recurring disaster and calling for long-term solutions rather than public relations activities. The NPP also contended that splitting flood management responsibility between two ministries has resulted in poor coordination and ineffective command structure.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP's Director of Communications has defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, stating it pursued long-term solutions including a Cabinet Sub Committee established in 2017 and investments of more than GH¢550 million over eight years in flood relief, drainage repairs, and desilting. The administration also undertook the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID), a US$200 million World Bank-supported programme focusing on drainage construction, flood mitigation infrastructure, solid waste management, and upgrading vulnerable communities.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama has disclosed plans for constitutional reforms to extend the tenure of the President, MPs, DCEs, and Assembly Members from four years to five years, arguing that the current term is too short to effectively implement development agendas before facing another election.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The High Court has declared the appointment of Nii Amoo Dodoo to the Judicial Committee of the Ga Traditional Council null and void, ruling that he does not meet statutory qualifications under the Chieftaincy Act. Justice Alexander Graham held that the appointment contravened Sections 12(2), 14(1), and 29(2) of the Chieftaincy Act, 2008.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund for flood relief and mitigation following heavy rainfall in Accra and southern communities. GH¢150 million will fund urgent relief for affected persons and communities, while GH¢150 million will support flood mitigation measures.
30 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia visited flood-affected communities in Greater Accra and called on Ghanaians to set aside political differences and unite in addressing the disaster, which has claimed lives and displaced hundreds. He described the floods as a national tragedy requiring collective action from all stakeholders rather than partisan debate.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Works Minister Francis Asenso-Boakye has urged the government to account for major flood mitigation projects inherited from the previous administration, warning that Ghana's recurring flooding requires national cooperation rather than political partisanship. He cited the Akufo-Addo administration's commitment of approximately $540 million under the National Flood Control Programme between 2018 and 2024, and attributed Ghana's flood problem to inadequate drainage infrastructure, weak planning enforcement, rapid urbanisation, indiscriminate waste disposal, and climate change.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has demanded the immediate dissolution of the seven-member presidential task force chaired by Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe, arguing that Monday's devastating floods in Accra that claimed at least 12 lives demonstrate the committee's failure to deliver meaningful interventions despite more than a year of operation. The opposition has also called for a full parliamentary investigation into the task force's activities and an urgent public health response to prevent disease outbreaks.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the government to declare a state of emergency if heavier rainfall is forecast, citing the need for urgent coordinated action to address worsening floods following recent rains that caused damage across the country. He urged a non-partisan national response involving engineers, hydrologists, and disaster management experts to develop immediate and long-term solutions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaji Manaf Mohammed, a former NPP Ayawaso North parliamentary candidate, praised the Elections Committee's work in the recently concluded vetting of candidates, thanking all participants and urging aspirants and supporters to conduct campaigns with decorum and unity.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Awentami Paul Afoko, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, has assured party delegates that he will establish effective party structures to help the NPP return to power in 2028. He pledged to revive monthly financial support to constituencies and promote his 3Rs agenda—Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture Power—during a tour of the Northern Region.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Apple is releasing security updates ahead of its normal iOS release cycle to address risks posed by AI-driven hacking tools. The company told Reuters it is compressing the time between when vulnerabilities are publicly disclosed and when fixes reach customers' hands, departing from its longstanding practice of bundling security patches with broader software releases.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An unplanned IT outage affected Boeing's computer systems and applications, significantly disrupting commercial and military production. Boeing said the cause is understood and not due to cyberattack, though final commercial jet inspections and paperwork largely halted.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Warrior King Timepieces, a Ghanaian brand founded by watchmaker Patrick Amofah, has created the most expensive watch ever produced in Africa—a handcrafted tourbillon timepiece in rose gold with hand-engraved details, designed as a collector's piece and symbol of African excellence in luxury manufacturing.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis examines how Ghanaian real estate professionals may facilitate or prevent illicit financial flows through property transactions, noting that real estate is estimated to absorb USD 1.6 trillion in laundered money annually worldwide and is implicated in 74% of major money laundering schemes globally.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rains and flooding in Accra have affected the Electricity Company of Ghana's vending systems and PowerApp payment platform. ECG said it is working to restore services and expects the PowerApp to be fully operational by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia's competition regulator has taken Amazon's Australian unit to court, alleging that between November 2023 and August 2025, it used unfair Prime subscription contract terms to add advertising to Prime Video for over 1 million annual subscribers without compensation. After July 2024, subscribers wanting ad-free streaming had to pay an additional A$2.99 per month despite having already paid A$79 upfront annually.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A community banking expert has called on the Bank of Ghana to accelerate approvals for newly elected directors and branch openings, citing regulatory delays that could slow expansion into underserved areas and hinder financial inclusion efforts. Industry players say lengthy clearance processes increase operational costs and prevent banks from fully constituting their boards, though they acknowledge the central bank's strong regulatory oversight has strengthened sector stability.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama says Africa's shift toward domestic borrowing reduces exposure to foreign exchange shocks but creates new risks within national banking systems. He argues the next phase of debt reforms should focus on building deeper, longer-dated, and more diversified domestic debt markets.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ahafo Ano Premier Community Bank recorded a net profit before tax of approximately GH₵20.2 million in 2025, up from GH₵8.58 million the previous year. The Board has proposed a total dividend of GH₵3.57 million (25% of profit after tax), equivalent to GH₵0.19 per share, delivering a 57.89% return on the current share price of GH₵0.30.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Flooding in Accra has disrupted the Electricity Company of Ghana's vending systems and payment platforms, including the PowerApp, preventing customers from purchasing electricity credit. ECG technical teams are working to restore the platforms, with the PowerApp expected to return online by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has announced significant reductions in official price floors for petroleum products in the first pricing window of July: petrol down 4.5 per cent to GH¢12.79 per litre, diesel down 10.4 per cent to GH¢13.54 per litre, and LPG down 23.6 per cent to GH¢10.11 per kilogram. The price floors represent minimum selling prices for Oil Marketing Companies and LPG Marketing Companies, though actual retail prices may vary based on additional charges and operating margins.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
India's National Stock Exchange and Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, filed for initial public offerings last month and are expected to list by year-end. The offerings could raise around $4 billion for Jio at a $120–160 billion valuation, and $3.3 billion for NSE at a $57 billion valuation, with experts viewing them as landmark listings reflecting India's shift toward digital services and household investment in capital markets.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrol, diesel, and LPG prices are expected to drop significantly from July 1 due to a decline in global crude oil prices (down 19.69% to $78.16 per barrel) and a marginal appreciation of the cedi against the US dollar, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Global crude prices have fallen 19.69% to $78.16/barrel and the cedi has appreciated 3.14% against the US dollar, prompting COPEC to project significant declines in petrol, diesel, and LPG prices from July 1, 2026.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama says Africa's reliance on domestic borrowing to avoid foreign exchange shocks is creating new risks within national banking systems, and that future debt reforms should strengthen domestic debt markets.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Secondary market activity declined sharply week-on-week, with turnover dropping 71.11% to GH¢1.56 billion, concentrated in 2031–2034 maturities. Databank Research attributes the slowdown to higher Treasury bill yields and expects recovery this week as portfolio managers rebalance positions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association's Board Chair says structural barriers prevent domestic capital in pension funds, insurance pools, and family offices from reaching productive sectors, and called for stronger collaboration among investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to unlock this capital for infrastructure and economic transformation.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority urges businesses that have suffered losses from fire or other disasters to report the damage, as the cost of destroyed or lost goods can be claimed as an allowable tax deduction after verification by GRA officials. Affected businesses must be registered with the GRA to benefit from the relief.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project coordinator acknowledged that delays in releasing payments to contractors have stalled engineering works under the World Bank-funded programme, citing cash-flow challenges and exchange-rate conditions as factors affecting invoice processing.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC held its 50th Annual General Meeting in Accra, where shareholders approved a total dividend of GH¢3.2245 per share for 2025, matching the 2024 payout, with the Company recording GH¢5.6 billion in revenue and GH¢325 million in profit after tax.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called for stronger collaboration among Ghana's financial regulators, stating that climate and sustainability risks have become systemic challenges that no single institution can manage alone. He stressed that sustainable finance is a key pillar of financial stability and economic resilience, requiring coordinated responses across banking, insurance, securities, and pensions sectors.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Ratings reports that Nigerian banks' impaired loans ratio jumped to 8% in early 2026 following the withdrawal of regulatory forbearance, but capital raisings to meet new paid-in capital requirements enabled banks to absorb additional provisions and remain compliant with minimum capital adequacy ratios. The agency expects the impaired loans ratio to decline to about 5% by end-2026 as oil production and prices improve.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
African banks face rising climate-related credit vulnerability, with transition risks (from carbon-intensive sectors and decarbonisation) posing near-term concerns and physical risks (droughts, floods, heat stress, water scarcity) becoming more material from the mid-2030s onward. Fitch recommends banks strengthen risk frameworks, diversify portfolios, and adapt funding structures.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Finance Corporation held its fourth Family Governance Workshop in Accra, bringing together family business leaders and governance experts to discuss succession planning, leadership transitions, and governance frameworks that strengthen long-term business sustainability and wealth preservation across generations.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion's Government Affairs Manager says the waste management company is no longer responsible for daily street cleaning because its public-cleansing contract with the government has expired and has not been renewed; responsibility now lies with the MMDAs, though Zoomlion continues some cleanup work on humanitarian grounds.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
ELOK & Sons Limited, a Sekondi-Takoradi jewellery retailer, has filed suit at the High Court in Sekondi against Donewell Insurance Limited, alleging the insurer breached a fire and burglary policy covering stock valued at $3 million after a theft in September 2025. The plaintiff claims the insurer delayed the claims process and made excessive information requests before formally communicating with the company in November 2025.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Traders at Takoradi's New Market have declared an indefinite toll boycott from July 1 and threatened to move to the uncompleted Takoradi Market Circle by end-July if authorities do not complete the long-delayed project, citing five years of waiting in a temporary facility that was meant to be used for only two years.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Banking's role has expanded beyond providing basic services; customers now expect banks to offer convenient, responsive, and relevant solutions that help with financial decisions and everyday experiences, not just secure account-holding.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A Middle East ceasefire has eased oil prices and market anxiety, but analysts warn African investors should look beyond headline relief to monitor how distant conflicts transmit through fuel, transport, inflation, and currency pressures that eventually reach household budgets and company earnings.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Real Estate Agency Council (REAC) has warned that Ghana's booming property market remains susceptible to illicit financial activities and money laundering, urging practitioners to strengthen compliance and due diligence measures despite the sector's significant contribution to economic growth.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has fully restored its vending systems and payment platforms following technical disruptions caused by recent flooding. Customers can now purchase electricity credit through the ECG PowerApp or authorised vending points, and those experiencing issues can contact the company's support channels.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Real estate professionals in Ghana have been urged to strengthen due diligence and ethical standards to prevent money laundering and illicit financial activities in the sector. The call was made at a workshop in Accra organized by the Global Financial Integrity and the Real Estate Agency Council, bringing together brokers, agents, developers and mortgage providers to address growing risks.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Banking has become central to financial security and opportunity, but many customers still face delays and rigid processes. The article argues that financial institutions must now focus on impact and practical solutions rather than basic access alone, with convenience, speed and affordability becoming as important as trust.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The TCC-CIMET, working with German partners, has organised the third cohort of Quality Management Training for Executives this year, designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and strategic skills to strengthen quality standards and improve operational efficiency. The training addresses challenges including rising cost pressures, adaptation of foreign practices, and limited access to technical know-how and training in Ghana's industries.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reports that the country's banking sector has achieved 73 percent industry-wide compliance with the Sustainable Banking Principles as of September 2025, with all 23 chief executives of commercial banks having voluntarily endorsed the principles and committed to incorporating sustainability into their governance and risk management systems.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
MobileMoney Fintech says SMEs are adopting mobile money and digital payment solutions to strengthen financial management, reduce cash-handling risks, and improve transaction visibility. The company notes that merchant payment solutions enable real-time transaction monitoring and help minimize internal financial leakages.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Karpowership held a steel-cutting ceremony at a South Korean shipyard to mark the start of construction on the first of four next-generation "Sea Lion" class Powerships, each with 300 MW capacity scheduled for delivery between January and May 2028.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A U.S. District Judge rejected Meta Platforms' attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 29 state attorneys general accusing the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and concealing the harms. The judge denied Meta's motion to dismiss claims based on deception and unfair practices, and granted summary judgment to the states on violations of the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Apple's appeal of a lower court's contempt ruling in its antitrust dispute with Epic Games over App Store practices. Apple was found in contempt after the company imposed new restrictions, including a 27% commission on developers, following a 2021 court order requiring it to allow links to non-Apple payment methods in apps.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank Ghana and Birmingham City University held a two-day SME Green Financing and Sustainability Workshop in Accra to equip small and medium-sized enterprises with knowledge and tools for environmentally responsible practices and access to green financing. The initiative is part of a 2024 partnership aimed at embedding Environmental, Social and Governance principles into Access Bank Ghana's lending operations and capacity-building programmes.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Finance Corporation has called for stronger collaboration among development partners to accelerate the adoption of environmental, social and governance standards that promote sustainable private sector growth and economic development in Ghana. The appeal was made during an ESG Roundtable that brought together representatives from the World Bank Group, GIZ, KfW, UNDP, and other organisations working in Ghana's ESG landscape to exchange ideas and improve coordination.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Brent crude fell 0.9% to $72.51 a barrel as investors focus on potential U.S.-Iran negotiations in Doha amid a strained interim ceasefire, with prices down around 22% from last month and nearly back to pre-war levels from February 27.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition presented strategic roadmaps to the Ministry of Finance to align government priorities and accelerate reforms across the petroleum, electricity and renewable energy sectors. The engagement, led by Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, sought to establish a coordinated approach and identify areas where additional government support is needed to fast-track implementation.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition announced that the Ministry of Finance has pledged support for key reforms and investment priorities in Ghana's petroleum, power and renewable energy sectors, following a high-level meeting to strengthen collaboration between the two ministries.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition led a strategic engagement with the Ministry of Finance to align government priorities and accelerate reforms in the energy sector. The meeting brought together officials to present strategic plans and discuss financing requirements across petroleum, electricity and renewable energy sectors.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition assured Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives in the Central Region that the region will be among the first beneficiaries of the government's electricity expansion programme under President Mahama's "Big Push" initiative. The engagement covered electricity extension projects, transformer replacement and installation, streetlights, renewable energy opportunities, and petroleum sector developments.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Awentami Paul Afoko, a Ghanaian businessman from the Upper East Region, has called for construction of an international airport there to unlock the region's agricultural and export potential. He argues that investments in irrigation, commercial agriculture, warehouses, cold-chain infrastructure and packaging are needed to enable year-round production and export of vegetables, fruits, flowers, shea butter, basketry and textiles at sufficient scale.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online article argues that while motivation sustains farming effort, it cannot replace sound financial planning. Many new Ghanaian farmers abandon farming before the third cycle not due to lack of passion but because they lack cost structures, cash flow plans, and pricing strategies aligned with market conditions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Africa Agriculture, Trade, and Investment Summit in Columbus, Agricwealth CEO Evans Kyere-Mensah urged prospective African investors in the diaspora to invest in the continent's agricultural sector, arguing that Africa's next generation of wealth will be created from what is grown and manufactured from the soil, not from what lies beneath it.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The EPA Chief Executive Officer is visiting Samreboi in the Western Region to assess damage from recent flooding linked to illegal mining (galamsey) activities. The delegation will tour affected communities, meet with residents and victims, and evaluate options including dredging and re-engineering of rivers blocked by illegal mining.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Poor waste collection, management, and indiscriminate disposal—reflected in Accra's flooding—stem from a failure of leadership to establish effective systems, not from bad citizenship. The article argues that leaders must establish comprehensive waste collection infrastructure, financing, monitoring, and enforcement mechanisms to prevent such issues.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
After last Monday's torrential rains, residents of Bortianor and neighbouring communities in Ga South Municipality are struggling to cover expensive cleanup costs as homes are filled with silt, plastic waste, and debris. One landlord reported spending more than GHC5,000 on aftermath flood cleanings in 2026 alone.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian researcher argues that legal reforms like Ghana's Mental Health Act of 2012 are insufficient to reduce stigma without accompanying changes in media narratives and public attitudes toward mental illness. The study examines how Ghanaian media coverage between 2000 and 2025 has shaped public understandings of mental illness through recurring narratives linked to spirituality, morality, danger, and social disorder.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority reports that particulate matter concentrations exceed the national air quality standard of 35 micrograms per cubic metre in most monitoring locations, and virtually the entire population in urban and rural areas is exposed to levels exceeding the World Health Organisation's guideline of 15 micrograms per cubic metre.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Savva, an artificial intelligence-powered application developed by Miami-based Vircode, Inc., launches globally on Tuesday, July 7 on Android and iOS, allowing Ghanaians to store laboratory reports, prescriptions, medical scans and wearable device readings in one place using optical character recognition to organise records into categories such as medications, laboratory results, biomarkers and medical conditions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested Isaac Anim in connection with the assault, robbery and rape of a woman at Okorase Junction 3 in Koforidua on June 15. Preliminary investigations have linked him to six additional cases involving robbery, rape and the defilement of a 10-year-old girl in the Okorase area.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A drinking spot at Kasapin business centre in Asunafo North Municipality was destroyed in a fire of undetermined cause, with no injuries reported. NADMO officials visited the scene and launched investigations into the cause and extent of losses.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has issued a position statement calling for sweeping reforms to address Ghana's recurring flooding, proposing a 19-point plan spanning immediate, medium and long-term actions. The statement, released after recent floods in Accra killed at least 12 people and displaced thousands, emphasizes that Ghana has sufficient technical knowledge to solve the problem but lacks implementation of established solutions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor's Youth Against Corruption initiative has launched the YAC Learning Centre, a free online platform offering courses on ethics, governance and anti-corruption practices. The platform was introduced during an inter-college debate at the University of Cape Coast on 27 June 2026, where participants discussed whether leadership effectiveness could justify unethical conduct.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth Against Corruption (YAC), an initiative of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, has launched the YAC Learning Centre, a free online platform providing courses on ethics, governance, and anti-corruption practices. The platform was introduced during an inter-college debate at the University of Cape Coast focused on whether leadership effectiveness can justify unethical conduct.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has renewed calls for a nationwide ban on Styrofoam, citing the material as a major contributor to plastic pollution and flooding in Accra and other urban centres. The EPA Chief Executive Officer says three principal factors account for recurring floods: heavy rainfall, obstruction of natural drainage systems through unregulated waterway development, and indiscriminate disposal of plastics and Styrofoam.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Flood Early Warning System for Accra (FEWS-Accra) is now generating rainfall forecasts every 10 minutes with a two-to-three-hour lead time, but officials say validation exercises including threshold testing, sensor checks, and emergency drills must be completed before full reliance on the platform for flood response.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has criticised the amplification of preacher Ebo Noah, calling him a "charlatan" capitalising on attention following Monday's devastating floods in Accra, arguing that focus should instead remain on supporting victims and relief efforts.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has issued directives requiring all fuel station operators in flood-affected areas to immediately suspend operations, isolate electrical equipment, and evacuate premises, establishing a safety exclusion zone of at least 100 metres as heavy rains continue.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week and mobilise all security agencies and emergency services in response to devastating floods that have inundated homes, businesses and roads across the capital.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A woman and two children died in floodwaters at Dome following heavy rains that triggered widespread flooding across parts of the Greater Accra Region. Several communities including Alajo, Kaneshie, Adabraka, and Weija were among the hardest hit, with emergency response teams deployed to assist stranded residents.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak said no drainage infrastructure could have prevented Monday's floods in Accra, which claimed nine lives. He argued the rainfall volume was so severe that transforming the entire city into a giant drain would have been the only way to prevent water entering homes, and acknowledged the country's financial and logistical limitations in disaster preparedness.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service rescued or safely evacuated 479 people during a three-day emergency response operation from June 29 to July 1 following widespread flooding, multiple fire outbreaks and a building collapse across Accra, Tema and neighbouring communities. Five people died during the period, one sustained injuries and another remains unaccounted for.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak said the specific warning about torrential rains that triggered devastating floods across parts of Ghana was issued at 11 pm on Sunday, when most Ghanaians were asleep, making emergency preparations more difficult. At least nine people died and widespread destruction occurred to homes, businesses and infrastructure.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called for the government to declare Accra a one-week disaster emergency to enable security agencies and emergency responders to undertake coordinated rescue and relief operations. He also urged closer coordination between emergency services and road sector agencies to restore access to flood-affected communities.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama on Monday assessed the impact of recent flooding in affected communities across Accra, Tema and surrounding areas alongside members of the Anti-Flood Task Force. The government said it is implementing emergency interventions, relief support, and long-term measures to protect lives and livelihoods while addressing the root causes of flooding.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Four basic schools in the Ahafo Ano South-West District of Ashanti Region have been provided with water and sanitation facilities funded by the District Assembly at a total cost of GH¢65,000.00. Each school received eight-seater KVIP toilets, a 250-litre mounted polytank, girls' changing rooms, boys' urinals, special toilet facilities for persons with disabilities, sanitary pads, and hand sanitisers.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak apologised to Ghanaians following devastating floods that claimed nine lives and destroyed homes and property after Monday's torrential rains. He acknowledged the government could have done more but noted that the specific alert for Monday's downpour only came late Sunday night, and said steps were taken to coordinate emergency messages to mobile phone users.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Torrential rainfall on Monday inundated large parts of Accra, paralyzing business activity, disrupting transport, forcing some schools to close, and leaving several communities without electricity as floodwaters submerged roads and homes. The Interior Minister urged residents to remain indoors as further rainfall was forecast.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Deepfake technology was used in a Phoenix Browser advertisement to create a false endorsement by dancehall artiste Shatta Wale for a gaming application called "Bangbet," and to manipulate a broadcast by TV3 newsreader Eric Mawuena Egbeta. According to a fact-checking consultant with DUBAWA Ghana, AI has made false information cheaper, faster, and more convincing to produce.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rainfall on 29 June 2026 flooded previously unaffected areas including Achimota, Atomic, and Spintex, forcing temporary power shutdowns and widespread business disruption. Recent flood susceptibility studies indicate districts such as Weija Gbawe and coastal communities face increasingly very high risk, with the city's flood-prone map visibly expanding beyond traditionally affected areas.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire at a rubber factory near Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra destroyed more than 200 shops with goods worth thousands of cedis on June 29, as concurrent flooding hampered firefighting efforts. Four people died in the combined flood and fire disaster, and about 300 people were rescued from flooding.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has directed the release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund for flood relief and mitigation following severe flooding in parts of Accra and southern Ghana, with GH¢150 million allocated for emergency relief and GH¢150 million for mitigation measures. He also directed the deployment of armed forces and police personnel to support rescue and relief operations.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested four suspected drug peddlers and recovered a locally manufactured pistol, suspected narcotics (tramadol, red capsules, dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp, and whitish powder suspected to be cocaine), and GH¢5,647.40 during an operation at Kunsu Township in Mankranso District on Friday, June 26, 2026.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy and intermittent rains on Monday submerged the Kpetoe bridge on the Ho-Denu highway, swelling the Tordze River and halting vehicular traffic. Floods destroyed farms and livestock, displaced about 500 people, and brought economic activity to a standstill, though the National Disaster Management Organisation reported no deaths.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An ISSER economist argues that comprehensive overhaul of Ghana's waste management governance framework—including eliminating overlapping responsibilities and appointing a regulator—is essential to tackling Accra's perennial flooding problem alongside drainage infrastructure investments.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Torrential rains caused severe flooding in the Alajo and Avenor trading communities in Accra, sweeping through shops, destroying merchandise, and disrupting commercial activities. Traders struggled to salvage soaked goods while vehicles were submerged in mud, leaving residents deeply worried about recovery amid challenging economic conditions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 90 per cent complete seven-bedroom building under construction collapsed at Tabora Number 9 in Accra following torrential rains on June 29, 2026, with no casualties reported. The landlady suspects waterlogged land from heavy rainfall contributed to the collapse.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 12th International Women in Education Conference in Accra recognised 72 women educators for their contributions to teaching and learning under the theme "Another Level", held on June 26, 2026, at the Edward Akuffo Addo Library. The event featured panel discussions and presentations focused on professional development, leadership and innovation in education.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Hydrological Authority says that while climate change has intensified rainfall, persistent flooding cannot be resolved through infrastructure projects alone; indiscriminate refuse disposal, illegal construction on floodplains, poor drainage maintenance, and rapid urban development worsen flooding, and sustainable solutions require active public participation.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project says approximately $150 million of its $285 million World Bank-funded envelope has been committed so far, covering contracted works and consultations across 17 MMDAs in Greater Accra. The project's original financing was reduced by $65 million redirected to Ghana's COVID-19 response, though an additional $150 million was approved by the World Bank in 2023 to expand the scope and extend implementation to 2027.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Project Coordinator of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project says dredging works on the Odaw River are 40 per cent complete, with the contractor expected to finish by year-end. The dredging is part of broader engineering efforts to improve stormwater flow and reduce flood risks, with additional drainage construction underway in several flood-prone communities.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project says dredging of the Odaw River is not a one-off intervention but a continuous process to manage sediment that keeps re-entering the waterway. The project follows a two-stage approach: first clearing an estimated 655,000 cubic metres of accumulated sediment, then shifting to continuous maintenance dredging based on depth thresholds, with the contractor expected to complete initial dredging by year-end.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GARID Project Coordinator Ohene Sarfoh says dredging of the Odaw Channel—a key flood-control intervention in Accra—is about 40% complete and expected to finish before the end of the year, with routine maintenance dredging to follow. The World Bank-funded GARID Project, which began in 2020 as a five-year initiative, has been extended to December 31, 2027 following additional financing and implementation delays.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned that more rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across southern Ghana as a slow-moving rainstorm moves westwards from the coast of Benin. The Agency forecast slight to moderate thunderstorms over the Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions from Tuesday morning through the afternoon, extending later in the day to parts of the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Western North and Western regions, with cautions against hazards including fallen trees, loose electrical cables and localised flash flooding.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested four suspected drug traffickers in Kunsu Township, Mankranso District, during an intelligence-led operation on June 26, 2026, and seized a locally manufactured pistol, suspected narcotics including Tramadol tablets and Indian hemp, and GH¢5,647.40 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) 2026 will hold a two-day exhibition and awards ceremony on 9–10 July 2026 at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, where finalist teams from Greater Accra, Eastern, and Volta Regions will showcase STEM-driven solutions to challenges in education, agriculture, health, energy, environmental sustainability, and community development.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka told Parliament that Ghana received 593.2 millimetres of rainfall in June 2026, its highest monthly rainfall on record and a major contributor to devastating floods across the country. The previous record was 420.6 millimetres in 2002.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister told Parliament that torrential rains on Monday deposited 169.2 millimetres of rainfall, the fourth-highest single-day total since 1995, as Ghana recorded 593.2 millimetres in June—the highest monthly rainfall in the country's history.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday's torrential rains severely affected 25 communities across 18 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies, leaving thousands displaced and causing deaths and missing persons. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak told Parliament that damage included widespread displacement, property destruction, and livelihood disruption across several urban areas.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rainfall lasting 48 hours flooded homes in Olebu Ablekuma in Ga Central Municipality, displacing families and destroying household items, mattresses, furniture and learning materials. Many residents are counting losses and dealing with uninhabitable homes.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister told Parliament that heavy rains in the Central Region two weeks ago killed 18 people and destroyed 58 houses, many of them mud and brick structures over 100 years old.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister announced the deployment of the 48 Engineers Regiment to undertake emergency drainage clearance and support flood recovery following severe rainfall in Accra that resulted in at least 12 deaths, extensive property damage, and disruption to economic activities.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister told Parliament that more than 60 communities in the Volta Region were affected by recent flooding from heavy rains, with over 1,200 people displaced in parts of the Western North Region. The Minister said the Volta Region floods were not life-threatening, and emergency response agencies have been monitoring and supporting affected residents.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rainfall flooded parts of Greater Accra and other regions on Monday, affecting 7,761 households and 3,882 people directly, with 12 confirmed dead and 7 still missing. Emergency agencies continue search and recovery operations in affected communities including Alajo, Adabraka, Circle, Kaneshie, Weija and parts of Tema.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Disaster Management Organisation has begun registering victims of the Odawna Rubber Market fire in Accra to determine the number affected and ensure only genuine victims receive support. Ghana National Fire Service personnel have warned traders not to resume business while investigations into the fire's cause continue.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Torrential rains caused devastating floods across parts of Accra, destroying homes and businesses. The article calls for compassion and solidarity, noting that some individuals looted merchandise during the disaster instead of helping those affected.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra experienced flooding, building collapse, and fire on 3 June 2026, marking 11 years since a similar 2015 disaster that killed more than 150 people. The article raises concerns about whether Accra can manage its growing population and climate pressures, noting that the Greater Accra Region—covering 3,245 km² with approximately 5.46 million people—continues to experience population explosion and construction in flood-prone areas.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana National Fire Service has appealed for boats and pickup vehicles to support flood rescue operations across Accra, stating that firefighters have rescued nearly 500 people in 24 hours but logistics remain overstretched. The Service says additional pickups would allow rapid response to hard-to-reach areas and free large fire tenders for firefighting duties.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service confirmed at least 12 deaths and the rescue of nearly 500 people following heavy rains and extensive flooding in the Greater Accra Region between Sunday and Monday. GNFS personnel conducted rescue operations in multiple communities including Tse Addo, Odawna, Dome, Kwabenya, Adenta, Anyaa, and Ablekuma, with confirmed fatalities recorded in Alogboshie, Achimota, Alajo, Odawna, and Tema Newtown.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka has defended the government's handling of Monday's devastating floods in Accra, stating that senior officials including President John Mahama worked through the night coordinating rescue operations after torrential rains displaced hundreds and claimed several lives.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has warned of increased risk of waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks following devastating floods that hit Greater Accra, Central and Volta regions, displacing hundreds and claiming several lives, and is urging residents to observe strict hygiene and sanitation measures.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama expressed condolences to bereaved families and those missing following Monday's severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in parts of the country. The flooding, caused by about 140 millimetres of rainfall within 24 hours in southern Ghana, resulted in loss of property, injuries, and disruption of livelihoods across Accra, coastal areas, and Winneba.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Nonprofit Impact Institute (ANII) has officially launched in Accra to bridge trust, governance and verification gaps that have limited local NGOs from accessing global philanthropic funding directly. The Institute aims to address a situation where less than eight per cent of direct global funding reaches locally led initiatives, despite local organisations undertaking much frontline development work across the continent.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Methodist Church Ghana has issued a statement expressing prayer and compassion for individuals and families affected by recent devastating floods in parts of Accra, and has encouraged its ministers to provide material and physical support, including opening church facilities as temporary shelters where needed.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Hydrological Authority is calling on communities to help prevent floods by reporting illegal developments and environmental offences, stating that government interventions alone will not solve recurring flooding unless citizens take ownership of protecting their communities. The Authority's Head of Drainage urged residents to discourage indiscriminate dumping, illegal construction, and other activities that obstruct drainage systems.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has secured approximately $990 million in multilateral financing between 2000 and 2024 for flood resilience, sanitation, and water infrastructure, with about $723 million specifically targeted at Greater Accra and GAMA, yet the country continues to suffer devastating floods almost every rainy season.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The GARID Project warns that residents are filling newly constructed drainage systems with refuse during rainfall, obstructing water flow and contributing to recurring floods in Accra despite government investments in drainage infrastructure.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei assured Ghanaians that government is stepping up efforts to respond to widespread flooding affecting Accra, Tema and surrounding communities following prolonged heavy rainfall since June 27. The minister, who inspected affected areas with President John Dramani Mahama and the Anti Flood Task Force, noted that climate change and human activities such as building on waterways and dumping waste into drains had worsened the situation.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded to a road traffic accident at Mile 44 on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Friday, 26th June, where a six-member crew used extrication equipment to rescue one trapped victim from a collision between a MAN diesel trailer and a Toyota Hiace. The casualty was transported to Suhum Government Hospital, and preliminary investigations indicate the Hiace driver attempted to overtake a slow-moving vehicle.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Professor Ernest Kenu, head of epidemiology at the University of Ghana, has called for stronger disease surveillance systems to detect and contain outbreaks before they escalate, noting that Ghana's surveillance approach during COVID-19 increased case detection by more than 400 per cent. He emphasized the need to shift from reactive to proactive public health responses, citing findings that about 80 per cent of Ghana's first confirmed COVID-19 cases were asymptomatic.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced a zero-tolerance policy on drug use in schools, directing the Ghana Education Service to impose the strongest possible disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal, on students found possessing or using illicit drugs. He also directed all schools to introduce a daily anti-drug affirmation and stressed that drug abuse is undermining learning and threatening the country's future human resource base.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has urged pastors ministering in deprived communities to remain steadfast in their calling despite challenges, assuring them that God often performs His greatest works under difficult circumstances. The remarks were made during his third Apostolic Visit to the Upper East Region "B" Council at Zebilla, which brought together serving ministers, retired ministers, and pastors' widows for prayer and fellowship.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thirty-eight labour unions and professional associations in Nkwanta South Municipality have issued a 30-day ultimatum to the government to take concrete steps to end the long-running conflict, threatening to withdraw services indefinitely if the security situation is not resolved. The groups cited escalating violence, casualties, school closures, and departures of public workers as evidence that the deteriorating security has reached intolerable levels.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority and Ghana Police Service, working with INTERPOL and the FBI, have arrested and prosecuted a Nigerian national alleged to be linked to an international cyber-enabled financial crime syndicate. The suspect is accused of involvement in fraudulent Point of Sale transactions at fuel stations in Ghana and transnational financial crimes involving compromised US-issued bank cards.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
University leaders at Southshore University College's congregation ceremony urged African universities to rethink education and emphasize practical digital skills, project-based learning, and entrepreneurship so the continent becomes a creator rather than consumer of AI technologies. Traditional examination-focused education is insufficient, as employers increasingly seek graduates who can demonstrate practical skills and solve real-life problems.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dean of Business Administration at Academic City University College, Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi, opened up about witnessing his father's arrest and brutal treatment by soldiers for criticizing a military regime in his childhood. He said the experience of poverty, political persecution, and early responsibility shaped his journey to becoming a professor and later prompted him to return to his village to heal from the trauma.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi, Dean at Academic City University College, has criticized Ghana's education assessment structure of 40% continuous assessment and 60% final examinations, arguing it rewards memorization over understanding and places students at risk if illness or emergencies occur on exam day. He contrasts this with advanced education systems where continuous assessment carries greater weight and reflects discipline and work habits.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Governance expert Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi has shared how financial hardship almost prevented him from continuing to sixth form, after his father could only afford 40 cedis of the required 67-cedi fee, forcing him to find an additional 17 cedis for transportation and the shortfall before reporting to school.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A man believed to be in his 30s was found dead on the Kasoa–Accra Highway on Tuesday morning following Monday's heavy downpour; the cause of death remains unknown and police are investigating. Heavy rains have also triggered widespread flooding across Greater Accra Region, with floodwaters blocking sections of the highway and forcing severe traffic congestion.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has begun distributing relief packages including rice, cooking oil, and cash assistance to residents whose homes and businesses were damaged in Monday's floods in parts of Accra. The Mayor of Accra announced the relief distribution as part of the government's immediate response and also announced an extensive cleanup exercise to remove silt and refuse from affected communities.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission says the government has expanded operational capacity to combat illicit drugs, with district operational commands growing from fewer than 10 to 77 nationwide covering all 16 regions. The expansion includes 27 operational vehicles, a 100-acre training school site, mobile drug detection scanners, and plans to restore baggage scanners at Accra International Airport by August 2026.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The British Council held its 2026 Partner Schools Awards in Accra, recognising 41 students and 12 schools for outstanding performance in Cambridge International Examinations. The ceremony honoured excellence across IGCSE and A-Level subjects through various awards including Best in Subject, Star Performer, and Overall Best Student categories.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service has appealed for corporate, pharmaceutical, and public support for a newly introduced Medicines and Equipment Bank Initiative to address persistent shortages of medicines and healthcare supplies in prisons, citing inadequate medical supplies, rising inmate population, communicable diseases, and rising healthcare costs as strains on the prison healthcare system.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A boy in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region left home at Humjibre and went missing; community members and police searched for him and found his body submerged in an abandoned illegal mining pit. The incident has prompted residents to call for urgent action to reclaim and secure abandoned galamsey sites.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
MTN Ghana has donated 3,888 hospital beds and medical accessories to seven public health facilities nationwide as part of its 2026 "21 Days of Y'ello Care" campaign and 30th anniversary celebrations. The donation includes refurbished beds, ward screens, drip stands, and other equipment, and was accompanied by handwashing station installations, health outreaches, and medical bill assistance.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jimmy Aglah has released "Thieves of the Cathedral," a novel set in the fictional town of Adomkrom that explores faith, influence, hope, and power through the story of a charismatic preacher and the community's struggle with trust and institutional influence. The book is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Grammy-winning singer Tems says she avoids romantic relationships with Nigerian male celebrities, viewing them as "brothers" and part of her extended family rather than potential dating partners.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artiste Itz Tiffany says she will not lower her standards for any man and expects a partner to be financially stable and contribute meaningfully to the relationship. She emphasized she can take care of herself and wants a partner who can match her efforts rather than one who does nothing.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian singer Gyakie's album After Midnight has secured a nomination in the Rest of Africa category at the South African Music Awards. The album, produced in collaboration with Sony Music Africa and FlipTheMusic, showcases soulful melodies and Afrobeats influences.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Media personality MC Yaa Yeboah has criticised Founder of International God's Way Church Bishop Daniel Obinim for his public comments about his marriage to gospel musician Florence Obinim, calling his social media posts "immature" and questioning whether he is a man of God.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
American fitness influencer and content creator Ashton Hall has arrived in Ghana to begin a two-week tour of Africa focusing on physical fitness, community engagement, and cultural immersion, with planned stops in Kenya, Rwanda, Liberia, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
AC Milan have signed Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m. The 25-year-old Portugal forward has agreed a contract until 2031 after scoring 45 goals in three seasons at PSG.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa were fined 22.5m euros by Uefa for breaching squad-cost rules and face registration restrictions for the Champions League next season; Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle United also received financial penalties for similar breaches.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is nearing a move to Paris FC with a two-year contract offer plus an optional extra season, returning to management after four months at Stamford Bridge. Paris FC delayed pre-season as they finalize the appointment to replace Antoine Kombouare.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NBA superstar LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, during which he helped the franchise win the 2020 NBA title. Media reports suggest he is being targeted by the Golden State Warriors.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands manager following their World Cup knockout by Morocco in a penalty shootout. Three players who missed penalties—Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, and Crysencio Summerville—faced racist abuse on social media, which the Royal Dutch Football Association called "appalling" and said it will pursue criminal charges over.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola this week after signs he could be available this summer, viewing him as a strong alternative to Morgan Rogers, whom Aston Villa value at £130m. Barcola, 23, would cost significantly less given his contract expires in 2028 compared to Rogers' 2031 Villa deal, with Liverpool also tracking the winger.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah said Morocco's FIFA World Cup campaign and strong African performances challenged stereotypes about African teams' tactical discipline and competitiveness, demonstrating that African football can compete with and defeat traditional powerhouses.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon after four years away but fell short in her singles comeback, losing 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 to Australia's Maya Joit in a three-set match in which she saved a match point to force a deciding set.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manuel Neuer confirmed his last game for Germany following the team's penalty-shootout defeat to Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The 40-year-old had returned from international retirement for the tournament, having initially retired in August 2024.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16, with Mbappe becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with 10 goals and sharing the Golden Boot lead at the tournament with six goals.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco came from behind to beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties in the World Cup, with Issa Diop's stoppage-time header forcing extra time before the Dutch missed three spot-kicks. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday to celebrate the country's 4-3 penalty victory over Germany after a 1-1 draw in extra time, advancing to the World Cup round of 16. The government said the victory justifies nationwide celebration and represents the country's identity of grit and strength.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sylvester Nii Sabahn Quaye, former team manager of Hearts of Oak and the Black Stars, has passed away following a prolonged illness. The veteran administrator was recognized for his decades of service to Ghanaian football and held administrative positions at several clubs including Legon Cities FC.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kofi Asimenu Foundation has commissioned and handed over a state-of-the-art multi-purpose court to the Ghana Armed Forces Training Camp in Asutuare, marking the second major sports infrastructure donation by the Foundation to the military.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars will fly to Kansas City on Wednesday, July 1, 2025, to prepare for their round of 32 match against Colombia on Friday, July 3, 2026. The team qualified for the knockout stage as a third-placed team in Group I with 4 points.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Luv FM organized a watch party at Sora Sky Bar in Kumasi on June 27, 2026, where soccer enthusiasts gathered to watch Ghana's penultimate group L fixture against Croatia. Ghana lost 1-2 to finish third in group L and qualified for the round of 32, where they will face Colombia on July 3, 2026.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports confirmed that its ticket assistance program expired after the group stage, meaning fans must now buy their own tickets for the knockout round where Ghana faces Colombia. The government had allocated 948, 1,000, and 974 tickets respectively for Ghana's group matches against Panama, England, and Croatia.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens have departed Accra for Dakar, Senegal, for a two-legged final qualifying round match for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Victory in the tie will secure their place at the tournament.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante said Ghana's squad remains ambitious and hungry after the 2-1 loss to Croatia, expressing determination "to make a name for ourselves as a nation and to keep that legacy going" as the Black Stars advance to face Colombia in the Round of 32.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana will play Colombia in the Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium on July 4 after advancing as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams, while Colombia topped Group K unbeaten with seven points.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Media personality Samuel Attah-Mensah (Sammens) has called on the Ghana Football Association to suspend visits by politicians and celebrities to the Black Stars training camp, arguing that the frequent high-profile attention distracts the team and harms their focus ahead of the FIFA World Cup tournament.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 60th minute to score a trademark free-kick as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, extending his World Cup goal tally to a record 19 and becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Prudential Bank planted over 200 trees at Achimota Forest Reserve as part of its sixth year participating in the Tree for Life Restoration initiative, contributing to efforts to restore degraded forest landscapes in Ghana.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Guo Wengui, a former Chinese property developer who fled to the US in 2017 and reinvented himself as a Communist Party critic, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for running a billion-dollar scam involving racketeering, fraud and money laundering. The New York court judge said Guo preyed on those seeking to bring democracy to China, using their money to fund his lavish lifestyle; his lawyer says the sentence is excessive and thousands of his investors claim they were not defrauded.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa says the mission is providing diplomatic protection and monitoring security following anti-immigration protests, including issuing advisories to Ghanaian residents and directing shop owners to temporarily suspend business activities. The High Commission is engaging South African authorities and using diplomatic engagement to address threats against Ghanaian nationals.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has confirmed that all Ghanaian nationals detained during anti-immigration demonstrations on June 20 have been released following intervention by the Ghana High Commission. The detentions occurred during immigration enforcement operations amid anti-immigration protests in South Africa, where police conducted identity checks and worked with the mission to verify and release Ghanaian detainees.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gunmen attacked Government Day Secondary School in Borno state during national examinations on Monday, abducting students; the military rescued 10 students and teachers after a firefight in which one soldier and one paramilitary member were killed, though other students remained unaccounted for as security agencies searched nearby forests.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on reviews of two financing arrangements, potentially unlocking about $1.6 billion pending executive board approval. The agreement would make available about $1.5 billion under Egypt's Extended Fund Facility and about $136 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Advocacy groups have filed a complaint with ECOWAS's Community Court of Justice on behalf of 27 deportees removed from the United States to Ghana by the Trump administration, alleging that deportees who claimed to have protections in the U.S. were removed within hours or days of arrival. The groups are seeking at least $100,000 in compensation for each deportee from Ghana along with other reparations.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Carl Erik Rinsch, convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11m, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison and ordered to forfeit $11m. Prosecutors said Rinsch misused funds intended for a science fiction series to purchase cars, cryptocurrency, and other luxuries.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government will require asylum seekers granted the right to work to repay around £10,000 towards accommodation and support costs once they earn enough, under new rules in the upcoming Immigration and Asylum Bill. The Home Secretary said the change demonstrates that asylum support is "a right, but it is also a responsibility."
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commission in South Africa has advised Ghanaian nationals to remain indoors and suspend business activities on June 30 amid planned anti-immigrant demonstrations. The High Commissioner said the Mission has secured accommodation at churches and hotels, coordinated police protection, and is arranging another evacuation exercise for those wishing to return home.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela last week, killing at least 1,700 people and trapping survivors under rubble in coastal areas such as La Guaira. Families of the missing say they need more support from authorities to conduct rescue operations, accusing the government of negligence.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Embassy in Australia has officially endorsed the Ghana–Australia Multicultural Trade and Investment Forum scheduled for 19–20 August 2026 in Sydney, organised by Ankell Investments Ltd. The Embassy expressed readiness to facilitate official government delegations, business executives, investors, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation between the two nations.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's self-imposed June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals differs from past African mass expulsions because citizen movements and social media personalities, rather than the state, are driving the immigration agenda and national conversation.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network, has warned that South Africa's June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals represents an extraordinary chapter of governance and risks making the country a continental outlier. He distinguished South Africa's crisis from historical mass expulsions in Ghana (1969), Uganda (1972), and Nigeria (1983), noting that South Africa's crisis is being driven by citizen movements and social media rather than direct state policy.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
UK-funded support has enabled ASI and Deloitte Ghana to work with Sierra Leone's Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority to improve electricity tracking, billing, and payment systems to strengthen revenue collection and build a more sustainable energy foundation.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Police have been deployed across South Africa amid fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent, with the demonstrations marking an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave. The Ministry of Police reported that protests were largely peaceful nationwide, though isolated incidents of looting and window-breaking occurred in Johannesburg and arrests were made in Soweto and KwaZulu-Natal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of the Gojek super-app and former Indonesian education minister, was sentenced to 10 years in jail for corruption related to a school laptop procurement deal, with an additional five years if he cannot pay 809 billion rupiah in restitution.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30, urging them to stay indoors, close businesses where necessary, and avoid unnecessary movement in areas where demonstrations may occur.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The United States Embassy in Accra is auctioning excess government vehicles and property via online bidding from July 6–8, 2026, with physical inspections available July 1–2. Bids must be submitted through the official U.S. Department of State auction platform.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Militants stormed a secondary school in Lassa, Borno state on Monday, kidnapping students during national examinations. Security forces rescued ten victims and killed one soldier and a paramilitary member in a firefight, but the exact number of abducted students remains uncertain.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that the Trump administration's executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born on U.S. soil was unlawful, upholding the long-standing legal tradition that grants citizenship to nearly everyone born in the United States.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Trump's move to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling that it violates the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to those born in the United States. The ruling came on the final day of the Court's term, which also saw decisions allowing states to ban transgender student athletes from women's sports teams and striking down campaign finance limits.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Columnist Samson criticises Ghana's leaders for inaction on Accra's chronic flooding and insufficient accountability for the June 3, 2015 disaster that killed over 150 citizens. He argues existing laws are sufficient and calls for enforcement rather than new legislation.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana needs to systematically document and archive flood events and state responses beyond immediate relief efforts, using visual records to expose structural drivers of flooding—poor urban planning, weak building enforcement, and waterway encroachment—and to strengthen public support for necessary interventions like demolition of illegal structures.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Alan and Katie Donegan achieved early retirement at 40 and 35 respectively by adopting strict saving habits—packing lunches daily, avoiding heating, and charging their phones outside—which they say made them £40,000 better off over 10 years, before investing their savings into a target of £1m and quitting work as part of the growing FIRE movement (Financially Independent, Retire Early).
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Organizational change in the workplace can bring positive outcomes like improved competitiveness and innovation, but also negative effects including increased stress, reduced job satisfaction, and disrupted employee performance if poorly managed. The impact depends on how leaders communicate, support, and involve employees during transition, affecting areas such as employee performance, mental health, and engagement.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An essay argues that continuity—rarely discussed in economics, politics, or business strategy—is a fundamental force enabling progress by allowing experience and knowledge to accumulate over time; without continuity, learning and development become impossible.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Energy and Natural Resources lecturer argues that Ghana is not translating climate finance commitments into measurable outcomes on the ground, citing urban flooding in Accra as an example where US$350 million in World Bank funding has failed to prevent ongoing damage and loss of life. The problem is governance-related—involving maintenance gaps, poor land-use planning, and weak procurement oversight—rather than a funding shortage.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi, Dean at Academic City University College, has criticised a tendency where Black individuals who break barriers later make it harder for others to advance, citing his experience in the United States where some Black friends withdrew support after he was elected president of a Ghana association.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya's Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura has called on African scholars and policymakers to ensure research conducted on the continent is grounded in African values and context, rather than relying heavily on external research models, to make it relevant for policymaking and development. He argued that research disconnected from African values often fails to address local development needs, and that African institutions must take ownership of data generation and analysis.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the 2025 non-renewal of the YEA-Zoomlion sanitation contract may have contributed to recent flooding in major Ghanaian cities, citing choked gutters and overwhelmed drains, while acknowledging that accountability scrutiny of the contractor was legitimate.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →