President John Mahama called on Ghanaians to sustain participation in the National General Cleaning Exercise, emphasizing that maintaining clean communities is a shared responsibility. He also urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to ensure proper disposal of waste collected during the exercise.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama called on Ghanaians to sustain participation in the National General Cleaning Exercise, emphasizing that maintaining clean communities is a shared responsibility. He also urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to ensure proper disposal of waste collected during the exercise.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Abuakwa South MP Dr Kingsley Agyemang is urging the government to suspend VAT on non-motor insurance products and offer corporate tax relief to insurance firms, warning that flood-related claims estimated at almost GH¢500 million threaten the sector's profitability and could weaken the wider economy.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Torgbui Ege IV has begun his tenure as Acting President of the Dzodze Traditional Council, calling on chiefs and people to unite and work together to strengthen the Council and promote peace and development.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Dzodze Traditional Council has formally notified the Ketu North Municipal Assembly and other state institutions of the appointment of Torgbui Ege IV as Acting President of the Council, approved by the Volta Regional House of Chiefs on June 18 in accordance with the Chieftaincy Act, 2008. The one-year appointment follows due process pending resolution of a chieftaincy matter affecting the Traditional Area.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Hohoe Constituency Director of Research and Elections says the July 11 election for constituency executives will be peaceful and free of incidents, with 1,127 delegates expected to vote in an orderly manner at St Francis College of Education under Electoral Commission supervision.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George reaffirmed government commitment to digital transformation in talks with UNDP, discussing flagship digital initiatives, AI for public service delivery, and plans for a national fintech fund aligned with a proposed innovation and startup legislative framework. UNDP outlined progress on three collaboration areas: an Italian-supported digital flagship project, an MSME digital platform initiative, and a Japanese-backed AI programme for public service delivery.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Local Government, confirmed that the government released GH¢107 million to the Ministry's Financial Controller by December 31, 2025, for payment to over 9,000 elected and appointed assembly members across 261 MMDAs, with each member entitled to a monthly allowance of GH¢1,300. Funds for the first-quarter 2026 allowances were released this week.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has rebuked the Oti Regional Minister and Municipal and District Assemblies for failing to promptly report road contractors who have abandoned or delayed government projects. Agbodza stressed that any contractor abandoning site, delaying work without justification, or failing to meet contractual obligations should be reported immediately to his ministry for sanctions or corrective measures.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament passed the Community Service Bill 2026 on July 8, creating an alternative to custodial sentences for minor offences. Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah commended the passage, noting it would help decongest prisons and expand sentencing options available to courts.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama met with the Kwahu Business Forum Advocacy Association at the Presidency to discuss the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum, the Government's 24-Hour Economy Initiative, and the Accelerated Export Development Programme. Mahama emphasized the importance of government-private sector partnerships for economic prosperity and said his administration maintains an open-door policy with the business community.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama welcomed a delegation of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs at the Presidency on Wednesday, July 8, where they congratulated him on his election victory and thanked him for developmental projects in the region. Mahama praised the institution of Chieftaincy as a pillar of national life and a partner in governance and community development.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has assured Ghanaians that the Regional Tribunal Bill, 2026, includes constitutional safeguards and oversight mechanisms to prevent the human rights abuses associated with past tribunals. The Bill is designed to complement existing traditional courts and ensure expeditious justice administration, with tribunal chairs required to be lawyers with at least 10 years' experience qualified as High Court Judges.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama announced the government will procure backhoes and specialised equipment for the military to clear drains and reduce flooding, with excavated silt and waste to be transported to designated dumping sites rather than left on drain banks.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama joined the government's two-day nationwide clean-up exercise across seven flood-affected regions in Ghana, following recent heavy rains that killed 29 people and left behind clogged drains and accumulated refuse. The exercise aims to clear refuse, desilt drains, and restore public spaces to reduce future flooding risk.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sekondi-Takoradi chapter of CoST Infrastructure Transparency Initiative has released a report assessing transparency and disclosure practices by 14 MMDAs in the Western Region, based on five months of data collection and field verification covering 28 infrastructure projects. The initiative promotes transparency, accountability, and value for money in public infrastructure.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has given contractor Greenhouse International Development Limited a two-month ultimatum to increase progress on the 53.35-kilometre Have-Hohoe Road reconstruction to at least 20 percent, warning that failure to meet the target will result in contract termination; the project has taken approximately 14 years with only 13 percent of the revised work programme completed.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority in Parliament accused the government of violating the Constitution by releasing GH¢350 million for flood relief through an unauthorised public account, after the Contingency Fund became subject to court-ordered garnishee proceedings. Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei alleged the Attorney-General directed the Bank of Ghana to release the funds despite acknowledging the Contingency Fund was under attachment, arguing that court orders cannot be overridden by ministerial opinion and that the appropriate legal course would have been to apply to court to vary or set aside the attachment first.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Rumours circulate that President John Dramani Mahama may seek a third term, despite his public rejection of the idea and NDC officials' commitment to the two-term constitutional limit. Supporters are advocating for a legal examination of the constitutional amendment process, citing the possibility of extending presidential tenure under Article 290 with a nationwide referendum requiring 75% approval.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Tinubu that nothing must happen to Peter Obi, saying the safety of opposition leaders is a constitutional obligation and test of democratic credentials. Atiku's warning follows Obi's recent alarm over threats to his life ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike says the Peoples Democratic Party will struggle to win the presidency in 2027 unless it rebuilds internal structures and resolves lingering crises. He argued that parties must strengthen grassroots organization and demonstrate performance at state level before contending for the presidency.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
MP Sammi Awuku has cautioned President Mahama against any attempt to extend his tenure beyond the current term, following a Supreme Court suit by teacher Ganiwu Alhassan seeking clarification on Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which limits presidential election to twice. Awuku warned that such a move could damage the President's political legacy and that those behind the suits are plotting his downfall.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama joined the National General Cleaning Exercise across the Accra Metropolis, participating in drain desilting and waste clearing as part of the government's post-flood response and commitment to environmental sanitation. The nationwide initiative, declared for July 10–11, 2026 in seven flood-affected regions, calls on all government officials and citizens to lead and participate in clean-up activities in their communities.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister and Karaga MP, responded to criticism over his commissioning of a 6,000-capacity mosque in Tamale by emphasizing his substantial investment in educational projects across the Northern Region, including classroom blocks and the establishment of several schools.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo has warned that any MMDCE found to have authorised construction on waterways will be removed from office, following President Mahama's directive to sanction officials who approve such developments in unauthorised areas that contribute to flooding.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cape Coast Metropolitan Chief Executive shut down Sonturk Supermarket for operating despite a directive requiring all shops to close during a two-day nationwide cleanup exercise. The closure was part of an enforcement effort to ensure businesses participated in sanitation activities following flooding that damaged infrastructure and left choked drains and accumulated refuse.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has called for climate resilience to be integrated into the planning, design and implementation of all national public infrastructure and development projects. The Minister told Parliament that this would strengthen Ghana's resilience against climate change, support environmental sustainability, and create opportunities for climate financing and carbon credits.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Aggrieved members and Polling Station Executives of the NPP in Ablekuma West Constituency have petitioned the party's National Executive Committee to annul the constituency's electoral register, alleging fraud and irregularities including the unlawful removal of elected members and their replacement with persons who did not contest elections.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has dismissed reports that the government intends to discontinue Agenda 111, clarifying that the government is phasing the projects rather than abandoning them. The minister noted that GH¢4.8 billion has been invested so far but completion of all projects would require more than GH¢20 billion, necessitating a phased implementation strategy under which 35 hospitals have been selected for the first phase.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office arrested the contractor responsible for procuring medical equipment for the 120-bed Weija Children's Hospital following World Bank concerns over alleged misprocurement and pricing discrepancies in the equipment supply for the World Bank-funded project.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's National Executive Committee has approved new guidelines for party executive elections at all levels, citing the need to strengthen party organisation and grassroots engagement when party members simultaneously hold government positions such as ministers and MMDCEs.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Development Bank Ghana has launched a women's lending programme to expand access to finance for women-led businesses, which the bank describes as an economically impactful but underserved group. The initiative, unveiled during DBG's fifth anniversary celebrations, aims to address structural barriers such as collateralisation requirements and formalisation challenges that prevent women from accessing loans.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Manager of Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra says organisations should treat healthy nutrition as a strategic business investment rather than a lifestyle choice, as healthier food options can improve employee productivity, reduce healthcare costs and drive organisational excellence. He made the call at the launch of the hotel's Green Stay Initiative, which brought together government officials, policymakers, health professionals and private sector representatives to explore ways of promoting healthy nutrition in the workplace.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Guazi, a China-based used car e-commerce platform, is expanding access to its inspection-backed vehicle sourcing services for overseas buyers and dealers, with early market support in regions including Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra launched its 2026 Green Stay Initiative to promote healthy nutrition, sustainable food systems and workplace wellness, with backing from the Ministries of Health and Food and Agriculture. The initiative brings together government officials, policymakers, health professionals and private sector leaders to explore strategies for healthier workplaces and sustainable food environments.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MOONDOOG Technologies presented a proposal to Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George to develop a Ghana AI Citizen Assistant platform that would use artificial intelligence to improve citizens' access to government information and services.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has received the final report of the Digital Terrestrial Television Committee, which conducted an independent review of the country's DTT platform to address concerns over sustainability, infrastructure management, governance, and affordability for broadcasters. The Minister described the report as marking the beginning of the next phase of efforts to strengthen the DTT platform.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Customs Division says imported vehicles of the same make, model and year may attract different duties based on variations in trim level, accessories, engine specifications, and other features. The customs valuation system considers multiple factors beyond the make and model, such as leather versus fabric seats and upgraded interior fittings.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's financial sector stakeholders have identified deeper collaborations among regulators, financial institutions, service providers, the public and media as necessary to address growing fraud, particularly in the Payment Services Providers segment. The Bank of Ghana's 2025 Fraud Report shows fraud cases rose from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025, though banking sector fraud fell 34 per cent while PSP fraud rose.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Korean chip maker SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in a New York share offering, the largest ever listing by a foreign firm in the US. The company, which supplies memory chips to AI chip makers including Nvidia, sold 177.9 million American depositary shares at $149 each, with trading beginning on Nasdaq Friday.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fresh tensions between the United States and Iran are shaking global oil markets and exposing Ghana's fuel industry to sharp price swings. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies CEO says falling prices pose particular challenges for fuel dealers managing their revenues amid geopolitical uncertainty.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Absa Bank Ghana's Sustainability team held a financial literacy session for Persons with Disabilities at the British Council, covering budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, and fraud prevention as part of its Colleague Volunteerism Financial Literacy Programme.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Adentan Municipal Assembly has formally handed over contract documents to Double A Imperial Construction and Engineering Limited for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market and Lorry Station, expected to be completed in 30 months. The facility will include 132 lockable shops, 132 open sheds, a clinic, police and fire service post, market offices, and various other amenities.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United will pursue a naming rights deal for its planned new Old Trafford stadium as part of efforts to fund the £2bn development. The 370-acre project is estimated to create 48,000 jobs and 15,000 new homes, with plans to consult fans on designs over coming months before sharing updates by end of 2026 or early 2027.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghanaian-German Economic Association has called for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to unlock investment opportunities, promote trade and accelerate economic growth. The call was made at the association's annual forum in Accra on July 8, 2026, which brought together policymakers, business leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss improving Ghana's investment climate.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
e-Crime Bureau founder Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako says cybercrime losses are so significant that if cybercrime were a country it would rank among the world's largest economies; West Africa and Ghana carry a significant share of these losses. The warning comes ahead of a Digital Economy Forum examining how fraud affects confidence in Ghana's digital economy.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank has listed a US$450 million Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Capital Bond on the London Stock Exchange, marking the first commercial bank-issued Nature Bond formally designated by the International Capital Market Association. The funds will finance sustainable agriculture, natural capital and water infrastructure projects across 24 African markets where Ecobank operates.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
About 135 government officials, diplomats, and business executives from Ghana and Canada gathered in Toronto on June 15, 2026 for the Ghana-Canada Investment Forum, where speakers highlighted Ghana as an entry point into Africa's market and natural resources, and emphasized President Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme targeting manufacturing and agro-processing.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mobile Money Fintech Ltd has announced a nationwide campaign to onboard commercial drivers onto its MoMo merchant network, partnering with the Digital Transport Workers Union. The system allows passengers to pay fares via GHQR code scanning, with drivers earning reward points redeemable for fuel and maintenance vouchers.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Volta Regional Minister has commended the Roads and Highways Minister for using a multi-contract strategy in implementing road projects under the Government's "Big Push" infrastructure programme, saying the approach enhances efficiency, accountability, and competition among contractors. An inspection team toured ongoing projects across the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions to monitor implementation, assess work quality and pace, identify challenges, and ensure timely completion.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Renew Capital has selected 15 companies from more than 500 applicants across 48 African countries to participate in its inaugural Renew Venture Lab: EmFi Series, targeting embedded finance opportunities through tech companies already serving small and medium-sized enterprises.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Revenue Authority discovered that Super Plaza, which operates China Mall in Accra, issued unapproved receipts and has a pending application to join the required GRA system since February 2025. The GRA partially sealed the company's warehouse and collected records to investigate potential tax under-declaration.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's insurance industry called on the public to embrace insurance as protection against disasters during a flood clean-up exercise in Accra on July 10, 2026. The National Insurance Commission's Acting Commissioner said insurers are setting up special desks to provide prompt compensation to policyholders affected by recent floods.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Visa has introduced new capabilities across its Visa Accept and Visa Direct platforms to enable small businesses in emerging markets to accept and send digital payments using only a smartphone, without requiring additional payment hardware. The solution is designed to help street vendors, micro-sellers and online merchants manage transactions more efficiently and expand access to digital financial services.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, says petroleum product prices will be reduced at pumps from July 16, 2026, based on international market developments and cedi stability over the past month.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Standard Chartered Bank has urged investors to maintain diversified portfolios in H2 2026, citing improving macroeconomic conditions in Ghana including easing inflation, stronger external buffers, and renewed confidence in the cedi, while cautioning that global volatility, oil price swings, and changing interest rate expectations remain risks.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has locked up warehouses operated by CM Super Plaza (China Mall) at Spintex Road and Atomic Roundabout for failing to register and onboard the electronic tax invoicing system. The company was previously warned to complete registration but did not comply; the authority has given a one-week grace period to resolve the issue.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian energy company ENI has commended Energy Minister Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor and the Government of Ghana for restoring investor confidence through policies that created a stable and business-friendly environment for the upstream petroleum sector, and expressed interest in acquiring new oil and gas blocks.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran are keeping Ghana's fuel market volatile and threatening price stability, according to COMAC CEO Dr Riverson Oppong. The uncertainty in the Middle East continues to expose Ghana's downstream petroleum sector to significant risks as fuel prices swing on the international market.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-four young Ghanaian women have completed the inaugural Green Energy Technology Capacity Development Programme, an initiative by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy and Solar Taxi combining classroom and industry experience to equip them with technical skills in electric vehicles, battery technology and renewable energy. The programme aims to increase female participation in Ghana's clean energy and sustainable mobility sectors.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Climate Minister told Parliament that the government remains committed to the 1.5°C global warming target under the Paris Agreement, with a National Energy Transition Framework (2022–2070) aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070 and peak emissions by mid-2050s. The framework requires an estimated US$561 billion in investment over five decades and includes decarbonisation of the energy and transport sectors and an updated Renewable Energy Master Plan.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd dismissed reports that an international arbitration tribunal or foreign court has ordered the Black Volta Project returned to former foreign investors, calling the publications false and misleading. The company said neither the ICC Arbitration Tribunal nor the High Court in England has issued any order for transfer of the project to the former investors.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Volta Gold Project, one of West Africa's most promising undeveloped gold deposits, has become the centre of a cross-continental legal fight involving an international arbitration tribunal in London, the High Court of England and Wales, and the Ghanaian government, centring on a $100 million transaction and disputes over control of Ghanaian operating companies Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd, Upwest Resources Ltd, and Phoenix Resources Ltd.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee's technical director warns that adopting uniform global energy transition policies without accounting for Ghana's unique economic and energy needs could harm the country's petroleum industry. He argues that energy transition strategies should be tailored to each country's development level and economic dependence on fossil fuels, and that Ghana should work regionally to develop coordinated approaches.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Energy Agency forecasts a significant downturn in global oil demand for 2026, the first annual decline since the 2020 pandemic, citing Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as primary drivers of disrupted production and export routes.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has called on hotels and restaurants to prioritise locally sourced, nutritious meals, saying the hospitality industry is a key partner in improving public health, supporting farmers, and boosting workplace productivity. The ministry noted that the sector has significant influence over consumer food choices and should use that position to drive healthier eating habits while creating sustainable markets for local agricultural produce.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agriculture Minister proposed that the government supply Members of Parliament with poultry birds under the "Nkoko Nkitinkitsi" programme to encourage them to venture into poultry farming as a profitable venture. The initiative aims to boost poultry production nationwide, reduce import reliance, and enhance food security.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Statistical Service's Non-Standard Units Survey, conducted with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, reveals that commonly used food measurement units such as cups, tins and sacks vary significantly in weight across regions, complicating the compilation of reliable national agricultural and food security data.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Fifteen excavators confiscated from illegal mining operations in Tano Anwia Forest Reserve were removed from Enchi District Assembly yard by armed military personnel despite a court injunction restraining their release, according to witnesses who say the personnel claimed to be acting on instructions from higher authorities.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Media, Arts and Communication's vice chancellor has described the process of merging the Ghana Institute of Journalism, National Film and Television Institute, and Ghana Institute of Languages into one university as demanding, citing differences in institutional culture, administrative systems, and geographical locations across Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale as ongoing obstacles to full integration.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang participated in a nationwide clean-up exercise on Friday, July 10, at Jubilee House and urged citizens to make sanitation a sustained national habit rather than a one-day activity, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility in maintaining a clean environment.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At Garden City University's investiture ceremony, Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin urged Ghana's tertiary institutions to prioritise entrepreneurship and innovation, saying universities must equip students with skills to become innovators, ethical leaders and employers rather than merely produce degree holders.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Prime's Prime Insight current affairs show will air Saturday, July 11, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, with a panel of legal experts, political communicators, and activists debating the National Cleanup Exercise, the extradition of Frederick Kumi to the US and the arrest of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and the performance of the 'Nkoko Nkitikiti' agricultural project.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A peer-reviewed study in Frontiers in Physiology found that briefly inhaling the scent of dark chocolate before and between weightlifting sets significantly increased the number of repetitions participants could perform without feeling greater effort. Among 23 fasting male participants averaging 23 years old, those who smelled 90% cocoa dark chocolate completed about 18 more leg extensions than those using a placebo, while 60% cocoa milk chocolate added about 9 repetitions.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mosquitoes use visual and olfactory cues, including carbon dioxide from breath and body odour, to identify and track humans from around 10 metres away. Individual biological markers determine susceptibility to bites, with adult humans producing more CO2 and thus attracting more mosquitoes than children.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifteen excavators impounded as exhibits in an illegal mining case were removed from Enchi District Assembly on July 10 by armed military personnel despite ongoing court proceedings, raising questions about enforcement of orders related to anti-illegal mining activities in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Region recorded 100 per cent antenatal care coverage in the first half of 2026 but still saw 27 maternal deaths from January to June, down from 60 in the same period last year. The Regional Director attributed deaths largely to delays in reporting to health facilities and late referrals from community health compounds.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly's sanitation task force has secured the prosecution of 23 first-time sanitation offenders, each fined between 100 and 140 penalty units (GHS 1,200–1,800) or facing 10 days in prison. The convictions are part of the KMA's revival of the "Samansaman" system, a sanitary inspection exercise meant to penalise residents for failing to keep their surroundings clean and restore Kumasi's status as a clean and safe city.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A two-day National General Cleaning exercise is being launched in seven regions, with residents, security agencies and MMDAs working to desilt drains, clear refuse and sweep public spaces as part of Government's response to the June 29 floods that affected Accra and other parts of the country.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama's call for a nationwide environmental clean-up exercise scheduled for July 10–11, 2026, describing it as timely and important for addressing Ghana's sanitation challenges and promoting environmental stewardship as both a civic and sacred responsibility.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Street Academy postponed its 26th annual health walk from its original date to Saturday, August 1, following stakeholder discussions around President Mahama's declaration of a National Clean-up Day. The walk, themed 'Feet on the Street, Hope in Motion,' will start at the Accra Art Centre and proceed through Accra's principal streets to James Town, aiming to raise awareness about underprivileged children and promote healthy living.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The article addresses misconceptions about high cholesterol, explaining that the body needs some cholesterol but excess LDL harms arteries, saturated fats pose greater risk than dietary cholesterol, unsaturated fats are beneficial, and medication alone cannot control cholesterol without dietary and lifestyle changes.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
An excavator has been deployed to the Ashaley Botwe–School Junction in Accra to clear debris collected during a nationwide clean-up exercise across seven flood-affected regions, removing silt and refuse to prevent it from being washed back into drains or left along roadsides.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Traders at Madina Zongo Junction in Accra have appealed to the government to reinstate Zoomlion Ghana Limited's waste management contract, saying the current arrangement is not adequately addressing sanitation challenges and accumulation of refuse in busy markets and densely populated communities.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mfantsipim School's Planning Committee has opened nominations for the Mfantsipim @150 Sesquicentennial Awards to honour individuals and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the school's legacy and society. Founded in 1876 as Wesleyan High School by the Methodist Church, the institution is recognised as Ghana's pioneering secondary school.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined the National Two-Day Clean-Up Exercise in Nungua and called on Ghanaians to collectively maintain environmental cleanliness, warning that improper waste disposal and drain-clogging habits cause problems for entire communities, including those who did not contribute to the damage.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to a woman accused of misappropriating GH₵156,445 from 35 traders through a susu savings scheme. The accused allegedly collected daily contributions under a three-year arrangement through her business "ZOE," but disappeared when members attempted to withdraw their savings and interest in December 2025.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has called on the public to join officers in communities nationwide for a two-day national cleaning exercise, organised by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee to reduce flooding risk and improve sanitation in towns and cities.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana says existing punishments for digital financial fraud may not adequately deter fraudsters, who weigh the risk of detection before targeting victims through mobile money and banking apps.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A two-day nationwide clean-up exercise has commenced in seven flood-affected regions, with residents, institutions and authorities clearing refuse, desiltting choked drains and restoring public spaces. The exercise runs from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, with non-essential businesses in the affected regions required to close during those hours.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth Champions Initiative beneficiaries in Tamale locked up the Forestry Commission's office, claiming they had not been paid for more than nine months and demanding settlement of arrears before resuming work. The Northern Regional Manager acknowledged their grievances and said he would escalate the matter to headquarters in Accra.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Three officers of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly sustained injuries on July 8 during a demolition exercise at Asafo to remove structures obstructing drains and waterways, when occupants of makeshift structures allegedly attacked the task force with stones and other objects. The Kumasi Mayor said the Assembly would continue enforcing environmental sanitation regulations and preventing flooding, and that the injured officers had reported the incident to police and were receiving medical attention.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 38-year-old man, Kofi Moses, was found hanging from a mango tree behind his house in Adwafo, Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, shortly after returning from church on Sunday. Police have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 19-year-old farm labourer has been jailed 18 months with hard labour by the Nsuta Circuit Court for stealing a tricycle in the Sekyere Central District. The tricycle was recovered using a tracking device, and two alleged accomplices remain at large.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama has declared July 10 and 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days to address the impact of recent floods. Public officials are expected to participate in clean-up exercises in affected communities across seven regions, with markets and shops to close to enable desilting of drains and disinfection of flood-affected areas.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Eastern South Regional Police Command arrested 258 suspects following violent disturbances in Nsawam-Adoagyiri on July 7, 2026, during which youth allegedly looted shops, set an ECG transformer ablaze, vandalized the Oko Anadwo Palace and an astro turf facility, and robbed mobile money vendors. Officers recovered two locally manufactured firearms, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, suspected tramadol and Viagra tablets, and mobile phones during the security operation.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission's Western and Western North Regional Offices resolved 889 of 920 utility-related complaints in the first half of 2026, with the Electricity Company of Ghana accounting for 890 of the total cases.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has commissioned a newly constructed Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, established under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to replace the previous cardiac unit destroyed by fire in March 2025. The upgraded facility is equipped with modern technology for diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ketu South MP has called on residents to speak out against illegal developments, particularly construction on waterways, citing human encroachment on wetlands and drainage channels as contributors to recurring flooding in the municipality.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Karpowership Ghana has donated sanitation equipment including wheelbarrows, refuse bins, rakes, shovels, cutlasses, reflective vests, and cleaning tools to the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly in support of the government's nationwide clean-up exercise and environmental sanitation efforts. The company's staff also participated in the community clean-up exercise alongside residents and Assembly officials.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service, led by Inspector-General Christian Tetteh Yohuno, joined a nationwide cleaning exercise to promote environmental sanitation and public health. The initiative aimed to clear waste, improve sanitation conditions, and raise awareness about environmental cleanliness across the country.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
According to a UNDP report cited by the Clean Air Fund's country lead, Ghana loses almost $2 billion annually to ambient air pollution through impacts on public health and the economy. The fund warns that open waste burning during sanitation exercises could worsen the problem and undermines regulatory enforcement.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Desmond Appiah, Country Lead for the Clean Air Fund, has warned that burning waste during the nationwide clean-up exercise contradicts environmental objectives and creates new air pollution problems. He noted that the Environmental Protection Agency's recent Air Quality Regulations prohibit open burning, and that authorities should demonstrate best practices rather than engage in activities that violate national environmental standards.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama joined a cleanup exercise at Agbogbloshie Market as part of the government's National Clean-Up Exercise, using the occasion to urge traders to handle Ghana Cedi notes properly to safeguard public health.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister Sulemana Yusif joined Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources staff in a government-declared two-day national clean-up campaign following recent floods that affected parts of the country. The exercise aimed to improve environmental sanitation, clear drains, and reduce flooding risk as part of national recovery efforts.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Management and staff of the Ghana Gold Board, led by Deputy Chief Executive Officer Richard Nunekpeku, participated in a nationwide sanitation exercise launched by President John Dramani Mahama in response to June 29 floods. The team cleaned areas around GoldBod headquarters, Ghana Library Authority, SIC Mall and sections of Makola Market as part of a government campaign to improve waste management and reduce flooding risk.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eastern Regional Command of NACOC, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service and Promasidor Ghana, organised a seminar in Koforidua for Guidance and Counselling Coordinators from Senior High Schools across the Eastern Region to strengthen school-based drug prevention. The seminar, part of World Drug Day activities, covered emerging drug trends, early warning signs of substance abuse, counselling strategies, referral mechanisms, and practical approaches to drug prevention in schools.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama warned Ghanaians against indiscriminate waste dumping into drains during a National Clean-Up Exercise in Accra on July 10, 2026, citing the June 29 floods as a turning point for environmental behaviour change. He inspected the Alajo drains with regional and corporate officials, including Zoomlion, which deployed logistics for the exercise, and disclosed plans for a monthly national clean-up day.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cape Coast Local Accountability Network has warned pupils that paying or doing favours to teachers or classmates for better marks or privileges constitutes corruption, and cited other student corrupt practices such as stealing classmates' belongings, unfair group assignments, and tampering with attendance records. The group called for stricter enforcement of regulations, ethics education, and accessible reporting mechanisms to combat these practices.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty fishers and industry stakeholders from Ghana's four coastal regions underwent training under the maiden Small-Scale Fisheries Academy to promote dialogue and co-management in fishing communities. Participants—including chief fishermen, canoe owners, fish processors, and Fisheries Commission officials—were equipped with facilitation skills for community engagement and inclusive fisheries management.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
During a National Clean-Up Exercise inspection of the Alajo drains, President John Dramani Mahama called on Ghanaians to stop using drains as dumping sites, warning that indiscriminate waste disposal worsens flooding and harms flood prevention efforts. He noted the drain was heavily clogged with silt, plastics, and household waste including paving blocks and furniture, and urged residents to use designated waste disposal facilities instead.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Founder and Executive Chair of e-Crime Bureau says social engineering remains Ghana's weakest link in fighting digital fraud, with fraudsters increasingly exploiting human trust, fear and ignorance through phishing, cloned accounts, fake officials and impersonation of trusted brands.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A nationwide clean-up exercise in Accra's Mallam Market on Friday morning removed heaps of refuse from trading areas, roadsides, and drains. Traders called for the exercise to become a monthly activity to maintain sanitation and reduce flooding risks following June 29 rains.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Traders at Madina Market have called on the government to provide proper waste evacuation support after a sanitation exercise, saying the long-term success of the campaign depends on how refuse and silt removed from drains are handled and on the management of waste collected during the exercise.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Chief Inspector of the Ghana Police Service in Ashanti is under investigation for allegedly renting unauthorised structures to commercial sex workers at Asafo BB in Kumasi. The discovery emerged during a Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly demolition operation that was halted when squatters assaulted the task force, damaging vehicles and injuring three officers.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Traders, residents and local authorities at Mallam Market participated in a nationwide sanitation campaign across seven flood-affected regions, clearing refuse, desilting drains and sweeping streets to reduce flooding risks following devastating June 29 rains. The exercise aimed to tackle indiscriminate waste disposal, identified as a key cause of flooding in the area.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly led a sanitation exercise as part of National Sanitation Day activities, during which the CEO ordered demolition of illegally erected kiosks and arrested food vendors operating under unhygienic conditions, with their items confiscated. The two-day campaign aims to improve environmental cleanliness and promote public health in the city.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority's Chief Executive Officer Osman Ayariga led staff in a clean-up exercise around the Authority's headquarters as part of a government-declared two-day national campaign following recent floods that affected parts of the country. The initiative aimed to improve environmental sanitation, clear drains and raise awareness about maintaining clean surroundings to reduce flooding risk.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has announced the government is considering setting aside one day every month for a nationwide clean-up exercise, saying the current two-day national exercise is insufficient to address sanitation challenges and choked drains across the country.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A police operation in Kumasi between July 3 and 5, 2026 led to the arrest of 44 suspects, including 41 males and three females, in a crackdown on an alleged narcotics syndicate targeting university students. The operation, conducted by the Inspector-General of Police's Special Operations Team and Ashanti Regional Police Command, uncovered a drug distribution network accused of producing and selling drug-laced products including cannabis-laced toffees and cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
A day-old baby girl was discovered abandoned on a plantain farm in Offinso Awisam, Ashanti Region, and rescued by a resident who alerted police. Investigations are ongoing to identify the mother and establish the circumstances of the abandonment, with residents suspecting the infant may have been abandoned by a visitor attending a recent funeral in the area.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has convicted 10 people for violating environmental sanitation bye-laws, with fines ranging from 80 to 140 penalty units imposed by Prempeh Assembly Hall Courts. The offences included keeping insanitary premises, allowing weeds to overgrow, burning refuse, and discharging wastewater into public drains.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has opened an investigation into a Chief Inspector accused of owning unauthorised wooden structures at Asafo BB in Kumasi and renting them to commercial sex workers. The Command says it is treating the allegations seriously and will update the public as the investigation progresses.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts and Communication warns that Ghana risks losing its competitive edge in the media landscape without urgent investment to prepare communication professionals for artificial intelligence. He calls for government support to establish AI laboratories and improve facilities at UniMAC.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has backed the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra's Green Stay Initiative, urging organisations to make healthy food standard in workplaces to reduce non-communicable diseases and boost workforce productivity. The Health Ministry is implementing several interventions including Ghana Food-Based Dietary Guidelines and nutrition labelling policies to improve nutrition and reduce the burden of chronic diseases.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health says discussions with the contractor for the Weija Children's Hospital focused on securing the facility's handover to allow government to begin preparations to open it. The Health Ministry spokesperson said the government's immediate priority is to take control of the completed portions and operationalise the facility.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of State for Government Communications says the government will strictly enforce sanitation by-laws and demolish structures obstructing waterways to prevent flooding. He cited recent devastating floods as prompting the government to strengthen waste management systems and enforce existing regulations more strictly.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga South Municipal Chief Executive has identified about 1,200 illegal structures for demolition as part of efforts to address flooding and encroachment, warning residents against building in waterways and unauthorised areas. The assembly is taking firm action on environmental violations to protect lives and property, particularly during the rainy season.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of State for Government Communications says the government's National General Cleaning Exercise will be sustained rather than a one-off response, following successful public participation in clearing choked drains and waterways. President John Mahama aims to institutionalise the campaign as a regular activity to address flooding and environmental sanitation.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly demolished unauthorised structures and summoned three sanitation offenders to court during a National Clean-Up Day exercise in Adum's Central Business District. The assembly also arrested food vendors operating under unhygienic conditions and confiscated their food items for violating sanitation regulations.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lele Group has donated 1,000 relief packages containing essential food items to families affected by recent floods in Tema West Municipality as part of its corporate social responsibility programme. The donation was presented by the company's CEO to NADMO for distribution to affected households across 11 electoral areas in the municipality.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra's flood management approach may be inadequate for future pressures as Greater Accra's population is projected to grow from 5.6 million to 6.5 million by 2035, with daily solid waste generation potentially reaching 4,000 tonnes per day, increasing risks of drain obstruction and waterway pollution.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana has urged the government to replace nurses and midwives leaving the country for work abroad, citing worsening staff shortages and pressure on healthcare facilities. The union's Volta Regional President said the government should use the salaries of departed staff to employ newly qualified, unemployed nurses and midwives.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bon Arrive Ltd has donated malaria prevention products valued at GHS 100,000 to four municipal assemblies in Greater Accra to support communities affected by June 29 floods. The donation of 2,400 cans of mosquito spray and 6,000 packs of coil was distributed to Ayawaso West, Ayawaso Central, Weija Gbawe and Krowor assemblies for flood victims.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations has called on government and private institutions to make public buildings and transport systems accessible to persons with disabilities, following the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly's presentation of cash grants, start-up kits, and working tools to 57 PWDs to support sustainable livelihoods. The federation noted that hospitals, schools, and government offices lack disability-friendly features such as ramps and elevators.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
RFLD has launched the Organisational Resilience Program to equip 500 registered nonprofit organisations across Africa with the RFLD Management Suite, a comprehensive organisational management system valued at US$5,000, at no cost. The initiative aims to strengthen nonprofits' operational resilience by helping them establish financial management, governance, safeguarding, and accountability systems required by donors and grant-making institutions.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Chief Executive of the Bui Power Authority has called for continuous community action to keep neighbourhoods clean, saying the national clean-up exercise should become an ongoing effort rather than a one-day event. The Authority participated in the government's three-day nationwide cleaning exercise by deploying staff to clear drains and public spaces at its Accra offices and Bui Generation Station.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The contractor overseeing the 120-bed Weija Children's Hospital was apprehended by the Economic and Organised Crime Office after meeting with the Health Minister to discuss delays in opening the facility. The contractor reportedly refused to hand over the hospital until outstanding contract payments were settled or government provided assurances on payment timing.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A large tree uprooted and landed on several vehicles along the 37 Hospital stretch towards Kawukudi in Accra, obstructing traffic. Officials from NADMO are clearing fallen branches and managing traffic at the scene.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A two-day cleanup exercise will run from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026 in seven flood-affected regions, targeting removal of refuse, clearing of choked drains and restoration of public spaces. Non-essential businesses in these regions have been directed to close during cleanup hours to allow full participation.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for hits including "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at age 75 in a Portugal hospital following an illness. Celebrities including actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, fellow Welsh singer Shakin' Stevens, and the Prince of Wales have paid tribute to the late singer.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Melanie C said the 30th anniversary of the Spice Girls' debut single Wannabe was "a very emotional day," recalling how the track became one of the defining singles of the 1990s and sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. The singer was honoured with a global impact award at the Nordoff And Robbins Silver Clef Awards.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Exclusive Events Ghana has unveiled 16 contestants selected to compete for the 69th Miss Ghana crown following national auditions held on June 27 at Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra. The competitors will undergo training and mentorship before competing in preliminary challenges and a grand finale.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Daughters of Glorious Jesus, formed in 1989, attributes their longevity to the strong bond between members Cynthia Appiadu, Edna Sarpong, and Monica Owusu Ansah, saying love, unity, and selflessness have kept them together while inspiring gospel music lovers.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian actress Peggy Ovire has announced that her marriage to fellow actor Frederick Leonard has officially ended. The couple married in November 2022, and Peggy previously accused Frederick of infidelity during their marriage.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Association of Visual Artists has paid tribute to late visual artist Sharon Dede Padi, Ghana's first Guinness World Record holder for the Largest Leaf-Print Painting. Her record-breaking artwork measured 54.33 square metres and was a reimagining of the Ghana flag created from natural leaf prints sourced across Ghana, completed in 33 hours at the National Theatre in Accra.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Award-winning gospel artistes Ohemaa Mercy, Joe Beecham, MOGmusic, Uncle Ato, Amy Newman and Palace Voices will minister at the Born to Prophesy Home Coming Edition, a week-long Christian conference hosted by Prophet Emmanuel Adjei from August 2–9, 2026, at Prayer Palace on Spintex Road in Accra.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Stonebwoy will lead the first London BHIM Festival on August 15, 2026, alongside Ghanaian talents including Ofori Amponsah, DopeNation, Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, and UK artiste Stylo G at OVO Arena Wembley, produced by his Burniton Music Group and blending afrobeats, dancehall, and highlife.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on a broken arm sustained during England's 3–2 victory over Mexico but has not been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup; exploring the possibility of playing in a cast remains under consideration.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute of extra time to give Spain a 2-1 victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarter-final, securing a semi-final meeting with France in Dallas on 14 July.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway manager Stale Solbakken told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the World Cup semi-finals ahead of their quarter-final meeting on Saturday in Miami. Norway has advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, knocking out Brazil in the last 16.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco lost 2-0 to France in a World Cup quarter-final on Thursday, their second successive tournament defeat to the same opponent. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledged France was the better team and said Morocco must learn from the loss and conduct self-criticism to progress.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp disclosed that the club arranged a private jet and courtship for Kylian Mbappe and his family in 2017, flying the Monaco forward's family in a circle over France in a bid to persuade him to join. Mbappe ultimately chose to sign for Paris St-Germain instead.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly promoted clubs—Port City, Ashantigold '04, and Debibi United—will join 15 returning sides in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, which begins the weekend of September 4–7, 2026. Defending champions Medeama SC will seek to retain their title as Nations FC and Eleven Wonders were relegated and Hohoe United withdrew.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Diamond Rockets women's tennis team traveled to Botswana to participate in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III tournament, competing against 10 other African nations with the top two teams earning promotion to Europe/Africa Group II.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Egyptian Football Association approved a contract extension for national team head coach Hossam Hassan following Egypt's successful World Cup campaign, which included a 3-1 victory over New Zealand, a penalty win against Australia, and a 3-2 loss to Argentina in the round of 16. The new contract will run until 2030.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down following a 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus will sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed allegations of bias in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, saying match officials operated with complete independence and that such unfounded accusations could provoke threats against referees. Egypt had complained about the officiating after losing the match and exiting the tournament, with coach Hossam Hassan alleging pressure on the referee to keep Argentina in the tournament.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain face Belgium in a World Cup quarter-final with Spain unbeaten in 35 matches under manager Luis de la Fuente, while Belgium advance after a 4-1 victory over the United States.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has called on the UFC to offer greater support for fighters transitioning into retirement, citing low entry-level pay ($12,000–$20,000) and lack of benefits such as pensions or long-term health insurance, since fighters are classified as independent contractors.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Premier League side Newcastle United have signed 18-year-old Dutch midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax on a five-year deal, with the transfer fee amounting to approximately €27 million. Steur becomes Newcastle's third senior signing of the transfer window.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds on a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further year. The 26-year-old French goalkeeper made 215 appearances across seven seasons with Leeds, keeping 70 clean sheets.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's women's tennis team, the Diamond Rackets, will compete in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III in Botswana starting 13 July, with eleven African nations competing for promotion to the Europe/Africa Group II.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese trainer Carlos Queiroz has denied reports of resignation following Ghana's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, clarifying that a recent social media post expressing gratitude was misinterpreted as a resignation. Queiroz's contract with the Ghana Football Association is valid until August and is expected to be reviewed after the team's World Cup performance.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Rising Stars of Africa is partnering with UK-based Accrington Stanley FC Women for a two-week sports and cultural tour. The English side has visited iconic Accra landmarks and played a friendly against Ghana's Black Maidens at the Accra Sports Stadium.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tanzania return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after featured in the group stage in both 2010 and 2024, now aiming to reach the knockout rounds for the first time. Led by head coach Bakari Shime, Tanzania qualified for the tournament after defeating Equatorial Guinea and Ethiopia in qualifying.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has undergone surgery for a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Colombia and is expected to be out for at least eight weeks. The player has returned to his club, AJ Auxerre, for rehabilitation with collaboration between the Ghana Football Association and the club.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's assistant coach Roger De Sa has outlined the major obstacles the Black Stars faced in their World Cup 2026 campaign, including taking over a team that had suffered six consecutive defeats, rebuilding a winning mentality, and assembling a squad drawn almost entirely from European-based players with only weeks before the tournament after Otto Addo's dismissal.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged Black Stars players to demonstrate greater patriotism and commitment when representing Ghana, expressing disappointment that some players did not sing the national anthem before matches. He stated that players unwilling to sing the national anthem should not be selected for the national team.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester United have agreed to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £50 million, with an initial payment of £48 million plus £2 million in add-ons. Santos will join fellow Brazilian Ederson at Old Trafford as United strengthen their midfield following injuries and departures.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Black Stars captain André Ayew visited the Black Maidens' training camp to boost morale ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier return leg against Senegal on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium, urging the young players to seize the opportunity and represent Ghana with pride.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen all three host nations—the United States, Mexico, and Canada—eliminated from the tournament, causing secondary market ticket prices to plummet. Quarterfinal tickets for the Spain versus Belgium match in Los Angeles fell 65 per cent to $1,100, while Miami-based tickets dropped 45 per cent to $2,000, as pricing had relied on host teams advancing.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nungua Mantse has stated he has never authorised the sale of any land within the Sakumo Ramsar Site and remains committed to supporting the Forestry Commission in protecting the wetland. The statement came during a consultative meeting between the Forestry Commission and the Nungua Traditional Council to strengthen collaboration in safeguarding the site against encroachment.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Micheal Ward, a 28-year-old British actor known for Netflix's Top Boy, was found not guilty on all counts after a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court acquitted him of two rape charges and three sexual assault charges on Friday. Ward had denied the charges, maintaining that his encounter with the accuser on 2 January 2023 was consensual.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of 78-year-old Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokesperson. Police found her body with serious injuries at her home in Devon on Thursday and said there is no indication the crime was politically motivated.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 17-year-old British boy died after falling from a hotel balcony in the Athens suburb of Chalandri on 3 July. His parents described him as a deeply loved son and exceptional guitarist, and urged travellers to obtain health insurance cards for easier access to state health care abroad.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Actor Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily have made their first public remarks since settling a lawsuit with co-star Blake Lively over their 2024 film It Ends With Us, describing trauma and pain endured by their family. A judge dismissed Lively's harassment claims while they settled her retaliation allegations.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Los Gallardos, southeastern Spain, with six injured. A sustained heatwave with temperatures around 40°C has caused wildfires across southern Europe, with hundreds of firefighters battling major incidents in France, Portugal and Spain, and thousands forced to evacuate their homes.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US and Iran continued trading military strikes Thursday, with the US hitting 90 military targets and Iran reporting 14 killed over two days and launching strikes on US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and Iraq. Simultaneously, massive crowds gathered in Iran's Mashhad as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried after six days of funeral events.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabriel Muresan, a former Romania international midfielder who played nine times for the national team and won three Romanian league titles with Cluj, has died at age 44 after drowning in a lake near the town where he served as mayor since 2020.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Pakistan has called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint following the collapse of a nearly three-week ceasefire and renewed strikes and counterstrikes, urging both sides to honour commitments under an Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding brokered by Pakistan in April.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
King's College London launched a disciplinary process against an 18-year-old student after she posted pro-Gaza remarks in a WhatsApp group and made comments about a lecturer's Israeli military service; she was banned from the lecturer's classes, ordered to write a reflective essay, and considered for referral to the UK's Prevent counterterrorism programme.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
An 11-year-old girl was raped and murdered in West Bengal, India, triggering violent protests, a mob lynching, and police killing of a suspect. The case has become a political flashpoint, with opposition parties accusing the newly elected BJP government of failing to protect women, undermining the party's key campaign promise.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
NAGHACON, representing Ghanaian communities in Nigeria, has raised concerns over alleged destruction of JonahCapital's facilities at River Park Estate in Abuja, warning that the situation could strain Ghana-Nigeria relations and calling for presidential intervention to allow an ongoing court case to proceed.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP who later joined Reform UK and became a Brexit Party MEP, has died at 78. She served as a Home Office and employment minister under John Major and was known as a prominent Brexit supporter.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A leaked official document from the Sudanese Armed Forces outlines plans for military rule in Sudan for five years, followed by general elections, according to The Liberal. The plan includes restructuring decision-making centers, limiting international initiatives, and relying on regional alliances for political cover.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region, apparently sparked by a downed power line, has killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing; four of the victims are believed to be British. The fire spread rapidly through a wooded area near Los Gallardos, driven by extreme heat from a sustained heatwave affecting southern Europe.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Defence Minister Christopher Musa has revealed that bandits holding abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State have threatened to kill the victims if security forces attempt a rescue operation. The kidnappers are using the children as bargaining chips to secure the release of their commanders held in military custody.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Donald Trump has said he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill into law in protest over the US Senate's failure to pass voter ID legislation. The housing bill, approved by Congress, is set to become law automatically unless the president vetoes it.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Immigration agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, a Mexican national, during a traffic stop in Houston; US officials say he was not the intended target of the operation and the officer fired in self-defence. The agents involved were not wearing body cameras, and the DHS says half of its field officers are now equipped with them while the other half are expected to receive them within 60 days.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's real sporting crisis is not groundskeepers' efforts to rehabilitate Baba Yara Sports Stadium, but decades of infrastructure neglect despite financial benefits since the country's 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification. The author calls for a long-term national strategy to maintain stadiums rather than reactive repairs before tournaments.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece reflects on Ghana's World Cup elimination, blaming poor performance and criticizing false prophecies by pastors who had predicted the Black Stars would qualify.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Fiifi Boafo, former Head of Public Affairs at Ghana Cocoa Board, has criticized the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme as a waste of state resources, arguing that distributing only a few birds to beneficiaries cannot create sustainable poultry businesses or deliver measurable economic benefits.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's rural inclusion gap requires concrete action beyond diagnosis: coordinated rural connectivity plans involving government, the National Communications Authority, telcos, and the Ministry of Energy; public-private partnerships to fund shared network towers and solar-powered agent points; and investment in training and compensating mobile money agents as frontline financial workers.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion article documents the decades-long complaint of a former Kumasi Brewery employee who purchased a vehicle at a government auction in 1988 and has since battled the state over an alleged injustice related to that transaction.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that resilience enables organisations to transform disruption into progress, offering CEOs strategies to cultivate resilience through strong leadership teams, organisational learning, people investment, strategic focus, and recognition of adaptability.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece calls for society to honour and support elderly citizens who sacrificed for families and communities, warning against abandonment and loneliness in old age and urging families and communities to ensure the aged receive necessary care, companionship, and dignity.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →