The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has called for the government to abandon the 24-Hour Economy policy and restore the One District, One Factory initiative, citing NDPC data that showed 150 factories operational under 1D1F before suspension, and arguing the replacement policy has yielded no tangible results nearly two years into the administration.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has called for the government to abandon the 24-Hour Economy policy and restore the One District, One Factory initiative, citing NDPC data that showed 150 factories operational under 1D1F before suspension, and arguing the replacement policy has yielded no tangible results nearly two years into the administration.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee, told Parliament that despite GH¢650 billion approved over two years, the government cannot point to a single institution operating under its 24-Hour Economy programme, which promised one job, three people, three shifts but has failed to deliver.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr John Osae-Kwapong argues that accountability for EOCO's conduct should extend beyond individual officers to the political authorities who supervise the institution, noting that agency heads are political appointees and leadership changes often follow elections, complicating efforts to separate administrative actions from politics especially when investigations involve high-profile political figures.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A CDD-Ghana fellow argues that Ghana's practice of appointing heads of state institutions on political grounds makes it hard for citizens to view investigations into prominent officials as purely administrative rather than politically motivated, and suggests the country must rethink how its institutions operate.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Women parliamentarians and gender advocates from West Africa gathered at a peer review conference in Accra to develop stronger regional action against violence against women and girls, focusing on strengthening laws, improving implementation, and fostering cross-border collaboration.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba to hear an application by his counsel seeking to strike out the entire charge sheet, arguing it violates his constitutional right to a fair trial. The prosecution contested the application, arguing the charges remained valid and proceedings could continue.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ofoase Ayirebi MP called on West African parliaments to make gender impact assessments standard in the legislative process and urged female legislators across the sub-region to unite to push for the criminalisation of Female Genital Mutilation in countries where it remains legal.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has urged the judiciary to take a firmer stance against attacks on journalists, citing prolonged court cases and inadequate compensation as deterrents that discourage victims from seeking legal redress and may push journalists away from investigative reporting.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Defence counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene has challenged the prosecution's claim of GH¢49.1 million in a cyber defence procurement case, arguing the correct cedi equivalent should be GH¢38.15 million. The dispute over the exchange rate used to convert the transaction amount arose during cross-examination of a prosecution witness at the Accra High Court.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Second Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament, has urged African governments to invest in economic empowerment of citizens alongside political financing reforms, arguing that poverty drives money politics and that legal frameworks alone cannot safeguard democratic governance.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy Committee says nearly two years into the administration, the 24-Hour Economy programme has failed to produce evidence of the promised "one job, three people, three shifts" model despite Parliament approving about GH¢650 billion in public expenditure, with no government agency implementing the initiative.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chair of Parliament's Select Committee on Local Government has expressed concern that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Eastern Region have failed to disburse District Assemblies Common Fund monies meant for Persons with Disabilities, despite having received the funds. The committee has summoned assemblies with irregularities in DACF management to appear before it to address governance concerns.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Northern Regional Minister has reaffirmed the government's commitment to transparency and accountability in governance to accelerate development across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. He said accountability remained the foundation for good governance and sustainable development, and commended the Savelugu Municipal Assembly for embracing an "Accounting to the People" initiative that provides authorities the opportunity to account to residents and stakeholders.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's upcoming African Union presidency in 2027 represents an opportunity to reset the continental organisation after nearly a decade of drift from its founding mission to build a stronger collective African voice and shape the continent's development agenda, according to this analysis.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Medical and Dental Council has raised concerns about encroachment on its Pantang land in Accra by unauthorized structures including makeshift buildings, a church, and private business facilities. The Council's Registrar warned that continued occupation could undermine development plans and said the board has directed occupants to vacate.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources praised the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands for strengthening customary land administration, boosting revenue collection, and promoting accountability in managing stool land resources across the country.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaji Ibrahim Abdul Jalil, CEO of Might Construction Limited, has officially declared his intention to contest for NDC Northern Regional Chairman, pledging to unite the party and strengthen its structures ahead of regional executive elections scheduled for November 2026.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. House passed a bill 308–117 to make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-yearly clock changes observed since the 1960s. States could opt out if they choose. Supporters cite sleep disruption, workplace injuries, and road accident reductions; critics worry about later winter sunrises affecting school commutes and work schedules.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Communication has sworn in Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako and Alhaji Abdul-Rauf Tanko Ibrahim to the National Communications Authority's Governing Board, replacing two late members and strengthening its capacity for strategic oversight of Ghana's communications and digital technology sector.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's latest Auditor-General's Report found financial irregularities of GH¢5.26 billion in 2025, double the previous year, but the article argues the core problem is the persistent cycle of these failures across public institutions rather than individual accounting breaches.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, NPP Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia campaign, was arrested by EOCO in connection with investigations into alleged misappropriation of about GH¢55 million at the Secretariat. In his first public statement since release, he said the detention has strengthened his determination and that he remains focused on his role in the party's communications structure.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono Regional Minister inspected and commissioned development projects in Tain District during a two-day "Accounting to the People" tour, calling on residents to support President Mahama's administration and its infrastructure development agenda.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP's Campaign Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia campaign, says EOCO never questioned him over an alleged GH¢55 million misappropriation at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation Secretariat, despite his arrest and release in connection with investigations into the matter.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption has identified opaque political party financing as a major enabler of corruption, illicit financial flows, and state capture in Africa, urging governments to enact and enforce laws regulating political funding to ensure elections reflect the will of citizens rather than hidden financiers' interests.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed condolences to the elders and people of Dagbon following the death of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, describing him as "a fallen tree of royal honour and national pride" who balanced tradition and modernity while serving as overlord of the Islamic kingdom.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has officially announced his intention to contest for the party's National Chairmanship, promising to reunite the party, rebuild its structures, and position it to recapture political power. He based his vision on the "three Rs"—reunite, rebuild, and recapture power—following consultations with party stakeholders.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, an Ashanti Regional chairman hopeful for the NPP, has declared that he will win the August 2026 regional elections with at least 90 per cent of votes, as part of the party's nationwide reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr. Amoako-Nuamah have filed suit J1/05/2026 with the Supreme Court seeking to declare the delegate systems of their parties unconstitutional, citing multiple articles of the Constitution. The opinion piece examines the legal weaknesses of their arguments, suggesting they have not adequately grounded their claims in the cited constitutional provisions.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Chronicle editorial says Speaker Bagbin's proposal to give traditional and religious leaders a role in Ghana's parliamentary process deserves serious public consideration, arguing it could reduce partisanship and foster national unity.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The New Patriotic Party has annulled the constituency executive elections in Bantama, Afigya Sekyere East, and Adansi Asokwa, citing breaches of party directives, election rules, and court orders. The National Steering Committee made the decision at a July 15 meeting and summoned the Ashanti Regional Steering Committee to explain the conduct of elections in these constituencies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Caucus walked out of Parliament on Wednesday, accusing First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor of using parliamentary rules to frustrate ministerial oversight. The walkout occurred after Ahiafor disallowed Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's follow-up question about SIM card re-registration procurement procedures, which Ahiafor ruled deviated from the original question.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, MP for Suame and Minority Legal Counsel, has criticized the NDC government's campaign against illegal mining as ineffective, rating it 1 out of 10, citing continued water pollution and lack of improvement despite the government's assurances.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister of Government Communications presented an accountability update on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources' progress from January to June 2026, noting achievements across forestry, mining, and lands sub-sectors and highlighting the sector's contribution to national revenue, job creation, and environmental sustainability.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lead counsel for former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis Miracles Aboagye disputes EOCO's claim that his client was questioned over alleged GH¢55 million in financial and procurement irregularities, asserting that investigators only questioned him about procurement procedures and contracts related to priority projects valued at about GH¢5 million.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission and the International Centre for Evaluation and Development have strengthened collaboration on the Ghana National Evidence and Gap Map, a digital platform designed to consolidate research and evaluation evidence to support evidence-based policymaking. The platform, being developed with technical support from ICED and involving the Ghana Statistical Service and Parliament's Research Department, will use artificial intelligence tools to help users access and synthesise information for policymaking.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Heritage will mark the 14th anniversary of former President Mills's death on July 24, 2026, with a commemorative lecture, memorial service, wreath-laying ceremony at Asomdwee Park, and hockey tournament. The activities aim to preserve the memory and legacy of the late President.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for the former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company have filed a motion at the Accra High Court seeking to strike out fresh criminal charges, describing them as fatally defective and unconstitutional. The prosecution had withdrawn initial charges and filed a new charge sheet citing new evidence, but the trial scheduled to commence was adjourned to July 20, 2026, for the court to hear the defence application.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Ken Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, says the government's anti-galamsey campaign is being undermined because some state officials are not adequately supporting enforcement efforts, and he has called for MMDCEs and other state representatives to be held accountable for enforcing the law in their jurisdictions.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Global InfoAnalytics poll places former Odododiodio MP Nii Lantey Vanderpuye ahead in the NDC national chairmanship race with 26.8% delegate support, followed by former National Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo at 19.3%, while 35.3% of delegates remain undecided.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
In the latest Global InfoAnalytics poll of NDC delegates, National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia holds 27% support for the 2028 flagbearership, down from 29% in April, while Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has risen to 22% from 19%, narrowing the gap to five points. Thirty percent of delegates remain undecided.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Global InfoAnalytics poll shows 61% of NDC delegates support Johnson Asiedu Nketia remaining national chairman, up from 42% in April 2026, while 58% of delegates back Finance Minister Ato Forson as the party's 2028 presidential candidate to face the NPP's Bawumia.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit by Ashanti Port Services Ltd. challenging a High Court decision that set aside a US$33.3 million arbitral award in APSL's favour. The ruling upholds the High Court's May 2026 decision in favour of Justmoh Construction Ltd.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, NPP communications officer, has dismissed reports linking him to a GH¢55 million case, stating that the issue was never discussed during his four-day detention by EOCO and that false narratives were circulated about his arrest.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wisdom Ledi, a Ghanaian civil engineer and construction entrepreneur from Agotime-Ziope Constituency, is an NDC parliamentary aspirant focused on infrastructure development and community empowerment. He has studied in China, is fluent in multiple languages, and prioritizes roads, water systems and sanitation as areas for development.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Alhaji Ibrahim Abdul Jalil, CEO of Might Construction Limited and former NDC Tamale South constituency treasurer, has declared his intention to contest the position of Northern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress. The NDC has slated November 2026 for its regional elections.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Emmanuel Senyo Amekplenu has declared his intention to contest for the position of Volta Regional Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party, citing experience at polling station, constituency, and national levels and a desire to unite and mobilize the youth wing ahead of the 2028 general elections.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has criticised the government for slow implementation of its 24-Hour Economy Programme, noting that nearly two years after taking office, no government agency has adopted the proposed "one job, three people, three shifts" model despite Parliament approving GH¢650 billion in expenditure.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako has sworn in the newly elected Bantama Constituency Executive Committee and urged members to unite the party ahead of the 2028 general elections. He called on executives to set aside differences from the constituency elections, prioritize merit in appointments, and guide their activities by unity, discipline, loyalty and hard work.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice Chairman of Parliament's Economy and Development Committee Kofi Arko Nokoe expressed confusion over the Minority's objections to a closed-door Bank of Ghana Governor engagement with MPs, arguing that the Governor's willingness to appear before the committee and answer questions demonstrates accountability and should be recognised as such.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has accused the Majority of holding an in-camera sitting with the Bank of Ghana Governor to prevent the public from hearing his responses directly and allow the Majority to control the narrative. He dismissed claims that the Governor prepared a separate press statement, saying the document in question was an existing Bank of Ghana publication on foreign exchange operations attached to the Governor's parliamentary response.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's state investigators and courts have demanded at least GH¢1.7 billion in bail from persons accused of offenses against the state since President Mahama took office in January 2025, though judges have revised amounts downward to at least GH¢833 million. The arrests stem from Mahama's Operation Recover All Loot campaign targeting alleged corruption under his predecessor.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member of Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has dismissed claims that the Bank of Ghana Governor's appearance before Parliament must be held behind closed doors, arguing that Standing Orders establish public committee proceedings as the norm, with in-camera sittings only permitted when there are specific confidentiality reasons.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A coalition of Ashanti Region youth has picked nomination forms on behalf of former National Union of Ghana Students President Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel to contest for the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser position. The delegation, led by former NUGS President Kyeremeh Oppong Daniel, cited Boakye Emmanuel's experience and grassroots appeal as reasons for his candidature.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Gideon Boako claims that written responses from the Bank of Ghana Governor to Parliament indicate the Gold Purchase Programme introduced by the previous NPP administration has contributed to the recent stability of the cedi. Boako stated that the Majority prevented the Governor from speaking on camera about the details.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament for Tano North, has accused the Majority in Parliament of preventing the Bank of Ghana Governor from responding on camera to Minority questions about the Gold Purchase Programme's role in stabilising the cedi, claiming they sought to suppress the Governor's written acknowledgment of the programme's economic contribution.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has inaugurated its 22nd district office in Tumu, Upper West Region, bringing vehicle registration and licensing services closer to residents of Sissala East and Sissala West municipalities. The office will issue the new U-T registration series and provide full DVLA services, while officials warn against dealing with unlicensed intermediaries known as "goro boys."
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has questioned the basis of allegations involving GH¢55 million by the Economic and Organised Crime Office against Dennis Edward Aboagye, a member of the NPP communications team and former Executive Director of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation. Amoakoh argued that IMCCoD did not have the financial capacity to handle or lose such an amount, and stated that Aboagye was not questioned on allegations to the tune of GH¢55 million during interrogation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has accused the Minority in Parliament of being "only interested in the media optics" rather than obtaining answers from government officials, citing their objection to closed-door questioning of the Bank of Ghana Governor. He argued that the Minority's insistence on media presence during such proceedings is inconsistent with how Parliament engages other independent constitutional office holders.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama Ayariga defended Parliament's decision to hold committee proceedings involving the Governor of the Bank of Ghana behind closed doors as consistent with Standing Orders and parliamentary convention, after the Minority staged a walkout in protest over the practice and disagreements about parliamentary procedures.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, Richard Kofi Asiedu, has apologized to Obaatanpa Radio and the media for his conduct during an incident on June 25, 2026, when he and others reportedly stormed the station over objectionable content on its morning programme. He admitted his actions were inappropriate, stated he is not above the law, and expressed willingness to discuss compensation if the station suffered financial loss.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor of using parliamentary procedures to frustrate the Minority's constitutional oversight role. The accusation follows a Minority walkout after the First Deputy Speaker disallowed a supplementary question about SIM card re-registration procurement processes, with Afenyo-Markin arguing that parliamentary rules should facilitate accountability rather than suppress it.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has tasked the Ghana Statistical Service to develop a methodology for regularly publishing national employment figures on a quarterly or half-yearly basis, arguing that employment data is critical for measuring the impact of government policies on job creation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana, the NPP's Savannah Regional Chairman, has declared his intention to seek a third consecutive term, pledging to strengthen party unity, deepen grassroots mobilisation, and lead the party to victory in the 2028 general election. His campaign will be anchored on the theme "One NPP, Total Victory in 2028" with four key pillars: Unity of Purpose, Efficient Service, Empowerment and Victory.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At his Senate confirmation hearing, President Trump's attorney general nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by Republican Senator John Cornyn about a Justice Department settlement with Trump that created a $1.8 billion compensation fund and granted tax immunity to the president and his family businesses; Blanche said the fund has not been formally rescinded but that Trump's lawyers have no plans to enforce it in court.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has introduced Nana Yaw Amoah-Yeboah as the new Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency, signalling reforms including a proposed NITA Act to separate regulatory from commercial functions and redirect all infrastructure payments directly to the Agency.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Kofi Bimpeh has been appointed Head of Office of the Ghana-NRW University Alliance in Accra, where he will lead operations and serve as principal liaison between Ghanaian universities and the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, overseeing strategic partnerships and academic collaborations.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia grew from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024, as Russia seeks to deepen economic cooperation through increased investment, technology transfer, and private-sector partnerships. The growth is linked to global commodity-market shifts and Ghana's push for industrialisation, with Russia positioning itself as a key African partner under the AfCFTA framework.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana International Bank and the Ghana Export-Import Bank are formalizing a partnership through a Non-Disclosure Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation on trade finance and international banking services, aiming to help Ghanaian businesses access global markets.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has announced full settlement of GH¢162 million owed to individual holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the Government's Domestic Debt Exchange Programme in 2023. COCOBOD said the payment resolves outstanding obligations that persisted due to financial challenges following debt restructuring.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Emirates flight EK789 landed at Accra International Airport for the first time, operating every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The airline now offers 11 weekly services between Dubai and Accra, complementing its existing daily flight.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A new generation of R290 air conditioning units with inverter compressors can cut electricity costs by up to 60% for households and businesses by using only the power needed for cooling, unlike older fixed-speed models that consume high amounts of energy through constant on-off cycling.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil marketing companies expect petrol to sell for about GH¢14.52 per litre and diesel for around GH¢16.00 per litre from July 16, 2026, driven by renewed geopolitical tensions pushing up international crude oil prices and a slight weakening of the cedi.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's pension assets grew 51% in two years to 31.48 trillion naira ($22.80 billion), while membership of the contributory pension scheme grew by nearly 1 million workers to 11.32 million, according to the National Pension Commission. A 758 billion naira bond helped clear long-standing obligations dating to 2007, benefiting nearly 1 million people.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Microsoft laid off approximately 3,200 workers — 20% of Xbox's staff — after new CEO Asha Sharma announced plans to "reset the business." About half were let go immediately, with the remainder over the next 12 months; leadership says the cuts are necessary for future success, but former employees worry decades of talent have been lost.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana revoked fintech company Zeepay's Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer licence on Tuesday for multiple regulatory breaches, including issuing electronic money without required cash backing and failing to comply with directives to inject funds. BoG officials and police restricted access to Zeepay's headquarters on Wednesday, with notices of the licence revocation posted at the facility.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
China's economy grew by 4.3% in the second quarter, below Beijing's annual target of 4.5%–5%, as weak domestic demand and external instability offset strong export growth. The slowdown, the lowest quarterly expansion since the end of 2022, reflects imbalances between robust supply and weak consumer spending, alongside a long-running property market slump.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa's leading HR technology company SeamlessHR has rebranded as Seamless Technologies and is expanding its workforce technology platform to serve both white-collar and blue-collar workers. The company is introducing BWOP (Blue Collar Operations Platform), a solution for industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and services.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
African central banks and financial sector leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening financial inclusion and strengthening cybersecurity across the continent, with Ghana playing a leading role. The commitment was contained in the AfPI Leaders' Communiqué issued after deliberations in Luanda, Angola, where policymakers reviewed Africa's instant payment landscape, regulatory frameworks for MSMEs, and cybersecurity initiatives.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A World Bank report on sustainable cities in Ghana finds the country requires an estimated $37.2 billion annually to fund infrastructure needs in energy, telecommunications, transport, and water—a gap that exceeds current government capital expenditure by almost 40 times—raising concerns about accommodating rapid urban growth and sustaining economic development.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Some factories built under the government's One District, One Factory programme have shut down and been converted into churches, according to the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. He attributed the failures to poor site selection, saying some plants were established in districts without access to needed raw materials and that political considerations rather than commercial viability drove location choices.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Comptroller-General of Customs revealed that duty exemption certificate approvals reached N34 trillion in 2025, representing 61 percent of the annual budget. About 60 percent of waivers were for military hardware due to security challenges, with others covering CNG vehicles, healthcare equipment, industrial machinery, and food programs.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Following the Bank of Ghana's revocation of its Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer Licence for breaching the Payment Systems and Services Act, Zeepay said it is working closely with the regulator and stakeholders to ensure an orderly, transparent resolution and maintain open communication.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zeepay Ghana Limited has announced it is working closely with the Bank of Ghana and relevant stakeholders following the revocation of its Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer licence on July 14, citing breaches of regulatory requirements including failure to maintain required cash backing for issued electronic money.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Digital Chamber of Ghana has endorsed the Bank of Ghana's decision to revoke Zeepay Ghana Ltd's Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer licence, assuring the public that the regulatory action does not undermine stability of the country's digital payments ecosystem. The Chamber said it is working with the central bank to protect affected customers, agents and merchants while minimizing disruptions.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme and Venture Capital Trust Fund have signed an MoU to establish a GH¢100 million Adwumawura Fund aimed at supporting high-impact and scalable businesses with capital for expansion and strengthening access to financing and business development support for entrepreneurs.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chartered Institute of Project Analysts, a professional membership body registered under the Professional Bodies Registration Act, has emerged as a significant recognition of the Project Analyst profession. Through professional standards, ethical practice, and capacity development, the Institute provides a platform for practitioners contributing to project success across industries and sectors.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, in collaboration with Republic Bank Ghana, held the inaugural SME Connect program at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, designed to equip small and medium enterprises with knowledge, skills, and partnerships for growth and market access. The event brought together board members, government representatives, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore strategies for enterprise expansion.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government to establish a strategic fuel stock programme to protect consumers from fuel price hikes driven by international market volatility, arguing Ghana's reliance on imported refined petroleum leaves it vulnerable as a price taker in global markets.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, argued at the African Business Leaders Awards in London that Africa's financing challenges stem not from capital scarcity but from the need to build better risk structures and predictable investment environments. He cited an infrastructure financing gap of between US$68 billion and US$108 billion annually and a widening climate finance deficit, attributing barriers partly to the "Africa risk premium" that inflates borrowing costs despite lower default rates on infrastructure investments in the region.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Secondary market activity in Ghana's bond market surged 56.45% week-on-week to GH¢2.44 billion, with trading concentrated in 2031–2034 maturities accounting for 66.19% of turnover at 14.07% average yield. Databank Research expects secondary bond market activity to gain further traction in the near term amid favourable liquidity conditions.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's informal cross-border trade with Togo, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast reached GH¢31 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, exceeding formal trade of GH¢20.1 billion over the same period, according to Ghana Statistical Service data.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu questioned in Parliament why Ghana imports toothpicks instead of manufacturing them locally, arguing the country has sufficient resources to support domestic production and reduce import dependence. He also criticized the One District, One Factory programme for failing to adequately address Ghana's employment challenges.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu questioned in Parliament why Ghana imports toothpicks despite having resources to produce them locally, arguing the country should encourage private sector manufacturing investment to create jobs and reduce import dependence.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Halliburton Ghana Operations has committed an estimated US$15 million in advanced petroleum engineering software, training, and academic support through a partnership with Ghana's Petroleum Commission and KNUST to strengthen local capacity and develop the country's next generation of upstream professionals.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mayor of Accra has briefed the Ga Mantse and members of the Ga Traditional Council on a proposed 24-hour market project to be developed on a four-acre site at Agbogbloshie. The facility will include shops, warehouses, restaurants, a supermarket, a police post, fire station, clinic, and accommodation for traders.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Communications Authority has amended the wholesale 5G licence issued to Next Gen Infraco Limited, removing its exclusive rights as Ghana's sole provider of wholesale 5G infrastructure. The NCA said the decision was taken in the public interest to support a competitive wholesale 5G market that promotes investment, innovation, and wider access to advanced communications services.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mayor of Accra has briefed the Ga Traditional Council on a proposed 24-hour market project at Agbogbloshie, to be built on a four-acre site with shops, warehouses, restaurants, cold stores, a police post, clinic, and accommodation for traders. The mayor emphasized that the project requires collaboration among government, traditional authorities, traders, and stakeholders.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has called for stronger collaboration among regulators, financial institutions, technology providers and consumers to build a digital-focused financial system that promotes innovation and improves Ghanaian welfare. He stressed that supervision must go beyond monitoring individual institutions to examine wider networks and relationships within the financial ecosystem, reflecting an evolution towards frameworks that encourage innovation while maintaining stability and resilience.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has tasked the Ghana Statistical Service to prioritise rebasing the country's GDP and CPI through the second half of 2027, saying accurate economic statistics are essential for effective economic planning and policymaking.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has paid GH¢162 million in full settlement of outstanding obligations to individual holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the government's Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. The payments were delayed following the 2023 DDEP implementation due to financial constraints but have now been completed.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil rose on Wednesday as President Trump reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iran launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. infrastructure. Brent crude closed at its highest since June 12 and WTI at its highest since June 15, with prices driven up by supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transited before the war.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gold Board reports it purchased 50–54 metric tons of gold from artisanal and small-scale mining in the first half of 2026 and expects the sector's annual output to match or surpass last year's record 104 metric tons. ASM has become Ghana's largest source of gold export earnings, generating nearly $11 billion in foreign exchange in 2025.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun pricing local fuel sales in U.S. dollars, citing difficulties securing sufficient crude under the government's naira-for-crude programme and rising global oil prices. The company says limited crude allocation has forced it to import the remainder at international prices, shifting the currency mismatch burden from the refinery to fuel marketers.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister says the Ministry has reclaimed 1,535 acres of mined-out land in Ashanti Region in partnership with the private sector, as part of an environmental restoration programme. The government targets an additional 1,500 acres by year's end and is separately undertaking reclamation of 960 acres across the country.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minerals Development Fund has secured approval to implement development projects across mining communities in 2026, including water supply systems and solar-powered infrastructure, as part of efforts to ensure residents benefit from the country's mineral resources.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister has announced proposed amendments to the country's mining laws requiring mining companies to obtain recommendations from host communities before licence applications are considered by central authorities. The revised Minerals and Mining Bill, which has been approved by Cabinet and gazetted, will establish District Mining Committees to give communities in mining areas a formal role in the licensing process.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has hosted a delegation from Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to learn about Ghana's regulatory framework for the downstream petroleum industry and strengthen collaboration on regulatory best practices across Africa's petroleum sector.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Suame MP and Legal Counsel for the Minority warns that the government's decision to cap mining lease periods at 20 years—down from 30 years—could discourage investment in Ghana's mining sector, arguing that mining is capital-intensive and investors need sufficient time to recover their resources, particularly as competing countries like Benin and Côte d'Ivoire attract mining investments.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board presented GH¢12.65 million to the Narcotics Control Commission, representing 50 per cent of proceeds from the sale of 17 gold bars seized from illicit gold traders in 2025, distributed under the Board's incentive policy to encourage intelligence and strengthen collaboration against illegal gold trading.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 that reduce the maximum duration of mining leases from 30 years to 20 years and introduce Community Development Agreements. The revised Bill will be submitted to Parliament for approval as part of broader efforts to strengthen mining sector governance.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources acknowledged the challenges in fighting galamsey but stressed that the government will not retreat from the battle, intensifying efforts through collaboration with state institutions and local communities to protect Ghana's natural resources and reclaim degraded lands and polluted waters.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government reclaimed 1,335 acres of land degraded by illegal mining (galamsey) in 2025 through a public-private partnership in the Ashanti Region, as part of efforts to restore damaged landscapes and promote environmental sustainability.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources reports that intensified operations against illegal mining in forest reserves resulted in the arrest of 258 suspects and the seizure of equipment including 1,225 changfan machines, 765 tricycles, six excavators, 35 motorbikes, 212 additional motorbikes, 430 structures, and 40 gold detectors. The enforcement exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Forestry Commission and other security agencies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet has revoked Executive Instrument 144, restoring the Achimota Forest Reserve to its full protected status and reversing the 2022 decision that removed approximately 361.5 acres from the reserve. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources announced the decision during a media briefing on July 15, stating that the move reflects the government's commitment to protecting Accra's largest remaining urban forest.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders in Ghana's honey industry are calling for stronger quality controls, certification and traceability systems as the country seeks to regain access to the European Union market. Industry leaders argue that meeting recognised production standards is critical to building buyer confidence and allowing producers to compete on the global market at premium prices.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources announced that Cabinet has directed the revocation of Executive Instrument 144 to restore Achimota Forest's original status as a Forest Reserve, protecting it as an ecological safety zone for Accra and surrounding communities.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a high-level roundtable on Thursday examining whether Ghana can achieve poultry self-sufficiency. Ghana consumes an estimated 452,100 tonnes of chicken a year but produces only about 60,000 tonnes domestically, with roughly 87% of consumption met through imports.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Female parliamentarians and gender advocates from West Africa have been urged to use gender-responsive budgeting to fight violence against women and girls, with proper funding and oversight. The call was made during the West Africa Female Parliamentarians Peer Review Conference on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Accra, where a Kenyan advocate argued that gender equality commitments must be reflected in public spending to succeed.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court sentenced Vincent Apetor to 14 days' imprisonment for fraudulently spending GH¢114,000 obtained by his former girlfriend as a loan on football betting. He was also fined GH¢3,000 and ordered to refund the outstanding GH¢79,000.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Three friends have been remanded into prison custody by the Asante Abuakwa Circuit Court for committing six offences including conspiracy, assault, causing unlawful damage, and stealing in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality. The accused allegedly attacked and inflicted knife wounds on residents, assaulted another person, unlawfully entered homes where they damaged property worth GH¢4,800 and stole a television, sneakers, a necklace, and GHS 10,700 in cash.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Drugs Authority has launched the Double-Duty Nutrition Profiling System, a food classification framework designed to promote healthier eating and address Ghana's malnutrition, obesity, and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The system will classify food products by nutritional value to help consumers make informed dietary choices and support national food policies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court sentenced Vincent Apetor, an unemployed man, to 14 days' imprisonment and a GH¢3,000 fine for fraudulently spending GH¢114,000 that his former girlfriend had borrowed to support visa applications for a planned trip to Holland. He was ordered to refund the outstanding GH¢79,000 after serving his sentence.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain for parts of central and western northern Ghana on Wednesday evening persisting into the night, with cloudy conditions and occasional light rain expected across southern Ghana. The agency warns of rough sea conditions and advises the public to exercise caution.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Domestic Violence Secretariat held a coordination meeting with civil society organisations and state institutions to improve collaboration in managing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence cases, identifying service delivery gaps and enhancing referral systems for survivors.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Star Water Polo Club helped rescue residents stranded by heavy rainfall and flooding in Greater Accra, with athletes deployed to Kwame Nkrumah Circle and Adabraka Sahara to assist affected residents. The team's advanced swimming skills were used to help residents reach safety and salvage property during the disaster.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 19-year-old alleged robber was accidentally shot in the thigh by his accomplice during an attempted robbery at a filling station on June 12, 2026, and has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and attempt to commit robbery. His mother was also charged with harbouring a criminal and granted bail of GHS100,000.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Adentan Circuit Court has convicted David Kpandoyo, a 25-year-old Togolese mason, of child stealing after he took a four-year-old boy from Kpedze in the Volta Region to Accra. Kpandoyo pleaded guilty; sentencing is scheduled for July 14, 2026.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Immigration Service has inaugurated a Senior Officers' Mess in Accra to strengthen staff welfare and provide officers with a space to relax and interact after work. The Comptroller General said the facility represents the Service's commitment to supporting officers' mental and physical wellbeing.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Members of the Ghana Journalists Association in the Eastern Region participated in a two-day training workshop in Koforidua to strengthen media reporting on green innovation and sustainable development, organised by the University of Environment and Sustainable Development in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN Ghana has committed GHS2.5 million in relief support for individuals and families affected by recent flooding in Accra. The package, to be distributed through NADMO in partnership with the Multimedia Group, includes mattresses, blankets, food, detergents, toiletries, and emergency equipment.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth in Ntonso, Afigya Kwabre East District, have begun day-and-night patrols of the community cemetery to prevent burials without local approval, following an incident in which residents exhumed a body allegedly buried without consent of persons they believed were not community residents.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire at Mim Senior High School's girls' dormitory in the Ahafo Region destroyed two of eight rooms on Monday, July 13, with the Ghana National Fire Service containing the blaze and preventing it from spreading. No casualties were recorded, and the cause remains under investigation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GNPC Explorco has mourned the passing of Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of Dagbon Kingdom and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, whom it describes as a pillar of peace and reconciliation whose leadership since 2019 brought unity and stability to the kingdom.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion Ghana's Manager of Governmental Affairs says district assemblies' payments for waste collection and sanitation services are "woefully inadequate" and difficult to access. He stated that assemblies pay an average of GH¢113,000 per quarter for waste collection, which works out to approximately GH¢114 per container lift when calculated against the average 11 containers per assembly emptied daily.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Assembly Member for Abofo Electoral Area in Alogboshie confirmed the recovery of another body on July 15 following the June 29 floods in Greater Accra, raising the community's death toll to nine. The body was found in a badly decomposed state, and police assisted in conveying it to the morgue for preservation and identification.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Principal of High Lady Beautician School in Goaso, Ahafo region, has called on young people to pursue vocational and entrepreneurial skills as a pathway to self-employment and economic empowerment, arguing that vocational education addresses youth unemployment by providing practical skills for sustainable businesses and careers. The school admitted seventeen students for training in hair making, makeup artistry, hair braiding, and nail technology, with certificates recognised by the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI).
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Graphic Communications Group staff member claims he was assaulted by officers from Nungua Police Station on July 13, 2026, after being mistaken for an armed robber at GREDA Estate. He says he was hit with a stick, threatened with a gun, handcuffed and detained for hours, but officers refused his attempt to prove his identity at his nearby home.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Energy Commission officials have been detained by the Narcotics Control Commission as investigations continue into an alleged attempt to smuggle methamphetamine hidden in a charcoal shipment destined for Australia that was intercepted by Australian authorities. The officials are being held to assist investigations into their alleged connection to the approval process for the export.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association has received 20 bags of cement from the Ho Central MP and GH¢5,000 from Doelyn Company Limited to support construction of its Press Centre Phase Two Project, which will serve as a permanent home and resource centre for journalists in the region.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank Ghana has donated relief items worth GHS257,000 to support people affected by recent floods in Accra and other communities. The donation, presented at the Jubilee House under the "Ecobank Stands With Accra" initiative, includes medicines, drinking water, mattresses, blankets, and clothing, assembled in consultation with medical experts and the National Disaster Management Organisation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission resolved 1,827 of 1,835 complaints against the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Limited in the Volta and Oti regions during the first half of 2026, while commissioning 17 mechanised boreholes in underserved communities. The resolution rate represents the second-highest recorded in the region over the past five years.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, donated GH¢100,000 to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's Dialysis Centre to support kidney patient treatment and renal care delivery. The amount came from offerings collected during this year's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, topped up by government funds.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, has donated GH¢100,000 to the Dialysis Centre of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to support kidney patient treatment and improve renal care delivery. The amount was drawn from offerings collected during this year's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving and topped up by the government.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
WASH stakeholders in the Savannah Region have called for a shift from volunteer-based to professionally managed water services, arguing that the current system is unreliable for delivering safe drinking water to remote communities. The Savannah Regional Minister endorsed Saha Global's professionalised rural water management model as innovative and aligned with government efforts to expand potable water access.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Firefighters from Adenta Fire Station retrieved the body of 11-year-old Samuel Awalime, who reportedly drowned in a pit at Adenta Aviation, after a distress call prompted a search and recovery operation involving emergency responders and community leaders. The incident has prompted calls from residents and traditional authorities for proper fencing and covering of abandoned pits and construction sites to prevent future tragedies.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
A two-day nationwide clean-up exercise commenced in the Volta Region with residents, public institutions, security agencies, and government departments participating to restore environmental sanitation and prevent future flood disasters. Participants cleaned gutters, desilt drains, cleared refuse dumps, and removed plastic waste from public spaces across communities in the region.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 15-year-old boy identified as Hassan was killed after fire razed a nine-bedroom house at Tarkwa Maakro near Suame in Ashanti Region. He was trapped in his room, which was secured with a security door, and unable to escape when the blaze started around 11 p.m. on Monday; four other occupants in the house escaped safely.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Volta Regional Minister received relief items from NADMO for distribution to affected Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies following recent floods. He called for corporate, faith-based, and individual support to supplement government relief efforts addressing widespread destruction of homes and farmland.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Following a 170mm+ downpour on June 29, 2026 that caused widespread flooding across Ghana, the Founder of Royalhouse Chapel called on Ghanaians to change habits, citing littering and improper plastic waste disposal as blocking drainage systems and contributing to recurring floods. He stressed that protecting the environment is a shared civic duty, not government's alone.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Gold Board has committed GH¢8.4 million to rehabilitate three Ghana Water Limited treatment plants in the Western and Central regions whose operations have been disrupted by illegal mining pollution. The funds will support restoration at the Bonsa, Daboase and Sekyere Heman Water Supply Systems, which have suffered contamination and equipment damage from galamsey activities.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Five days after a nationwide sanitation exercise, heaps of refuse collected across Sekondi-Takoradi remain uncleared, triggering public anger and criticism of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly over its waste management. The piles have emitted foul odours and drawn concern from residents and officials including the Western Regional Director of the National Youth Authority.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has intensified enforcement in the Adum Railways enclave, arresting food vendors operating under unhygienic conditions, finding meals exposed near choked gutters and contamination sources. The operation, part of the "Samansaman" exercise, aims to restore discipline and protect public health through sustained compliance efforts.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service arrested 54 people (49 men and 5 women, including 11 Malian nationals) and recovered a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances during intelligence-led operations across communities in Ashanti Region, targeting areas identified as hotspots for drug trafficking.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a domestic fire at Kutunse Satellite in Greater Accra on Tuesday, July 14, destroying a bedroom on the first floor of a single-storey building and part of the roof, while preventing the blaze from spreading to the rest of the structure. No casualties were recorded.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority has announced that photocopying or visual inspection of the Ghana Card for transactions is now illegal, with biometric verification made mandatory under an amended National Identity Register Regulations. Organisations that fail to comply face fines of at least 500 penalty units and up to 2,000 units on summary conviction; individuals face 50 to 500 penalty units.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Region Muslims Council of Ghana has expressed condolences over the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, overlord of Dagbon, citing his significant contributions to peace and unity within the Muslim community and his role in reconciling feuding Imams.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Environmental Health Practitioners Association has called for an Environmental Health Council to regulate professional standards, licensing, accreditation and ethics within the profession. The Association also urged government to strengthen the environmental health workforce by recruiting and deploying qualified graduates to address staffing shortages across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Godwin Etse Sikanku, Dean of the School of Journalism and Media Studies at UniMAC, has warned that growing misinformation and disinformation are undermining public confidence in the media and weakening journalism's contribution to democratic governance. He noted that digital technologies and artificial intelligence, while transforming news production, have also fueled an environment where false information threatens media credibility.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders at a high-level dialogue in Accra warned that Ghana risks reversing two decades of sanitation progress unless a reliable funding model is urgently established. They argued that waste management is a public good requiring dedicated government funding sources, not just household and business contributions.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian actor and voice-over artiste Andrew Tandoh Adote has called for stronger legislation to protect intellectual property rights of voice-over artistes and ensure they receive royalties. He emphasized that while individual artistes and industry associations are making efforts, government support through legislation is necessary to standardize the industry and prevent existing initiatives from failing.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, says Ghana's future depends on preparing young people for tomorrow's job market. He noted that the National Apprenticeship Programme aims to equip youth with employable skills and start-up tools for self-employment, though participation by persons with disabilities reached only 1.5 per cent of beneficiaries against a five per cent target last year.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Educators are advocating for chess integration into school curricula to develop critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills among children. The Markin-Newsome Family and Hopeful Sights Foundation donated chess sets and materials to Jack and Jill School in Accra to establish a school chess club, with plans to expand the programme to more schools across the country.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Medical and Dental Council has raised concerns about burnout, substance abuse, and mental health challenges among healthcare professionals, disclosing that it has handled cases where practitioners' mental wellbeing affected their fitness to practise. The council established health assessment panels to evaluate affected practitioners and agreed to conduct a baseline study to assess mental health challenges among health professionals in Ghana.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Medical and Dental Council is implementing a real-time practitioner verification system using QR codes and mandatory identification tags to enable patients and health facilities to instantly verify whether healthcare professionals are duly licensed, part of efforts to eliminate quack practitioners and clarify professional titles.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Most Ghanaian consumers rarely consider where their fish comes from, how it was caught, or whether it was sustainably harvested, though Ghana is a fish-eating nation where six out of ten homes rely on fish as a protein source.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of Wassa Dompoase in Amenfi East Municipality appealed to government and development partners to support the community with improved educational and health infrastructure. The chief cited inadequate classroom blocks causing overcrowding and announced his commitment to construct a new CHPS compound if government provides support.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Medical and Dental Council is investigating 31 disciplinary cases involving 46 medical practitioners, with 64% of complaints relating to medical negligence. The council also has two cases each at the High Court and Circuit Court, and received 35 new complaints in the first quarter and five in the second quarter.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested a suspected arms trafficker in Tema on July 9, 2026, and retrieved an AK-47 rifle, 9mm pistol, and ammunition. The operation brings the total weapons recovered in an ongoing exercise to four, with the suspect in custody assisting investigations.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association's Western and Western North branches have launched the 2026 Media and Corporate Impact Awards to recognise outstanding journalism and corporate organisations contributing to regional development. The initiative, themed "Reporting Progress. Investing in People," will honour journalists whose work has influenced public discourse and promoted accountability, as well as companies whose investments and corporate social responsibility initiatives have positively impacted communities.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service arrested 54 people (49 men and 5 women, including 11 Malian nationals) and seized suspected narcotics and prescription drugs during intelligence-led raids across more than a dozen Kumasi suburbs. All detainees remain in custody assisting with investigations, with no charges yet filed.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sir Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, has been praised by critics as a "colossal piece of cinema" and "masterpiece," with the Telegraph calling it the "film of the year" and critics highlighting its grand scale and powerful setpieces.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family and Dagbon Traditional Council have announced a three-day Adua—Islamic collective religious gatherings to seek Allah's mercy for the deceased—scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, urging the people of Dagbon to maintain peace during the mourning period.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gospel artiste Obaapa Christy has revealed that 'Hyebre Sesafo', a song that holds special significance from her musical journey, remains her all-time favourite throughout her two-decade career. She describes it as spirit-filled and credits it with sparking her love for music and blessing her life.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has cited American filmmaker Tyler Perry as one of her biggest role models, saying she learned significantly from his films, particularly in storytelling and writing. She emphasized the importance of learning from those you admire, noting that she continues to grow through workshops and experience while inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Rector of UniMAC-IJ has called on journalism schools to take the lead in addressing challenges posed by artificial intelligence, misinformation, and the evolving media landscape, arguing that institutions training journalists must move beyond responding to change and become drivers of innovation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jamaican reggae artiste Fantan Mojah, born Owen Moncrieffe, died at 49 from heart-related complications at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston. Known for spiritually uplifting and socially conscious music rooted in Rastafarian beliefs, he performed in Ghana in 2025 as a guest at Stonebwoy's BHIM Festival.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina defeated England 2-1 on Wednesday to advance to the World Cup final against Spain, with substitute Lautaro Martinez scoring the stoppage-time winner after Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute. Lionel Messi provided the assist for the equalizer and cross for the winning goal, with Anthony Gordon having given England an early lead in the 55th minute.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams attributed Ghana's World Cup struggles to opponents who had spent years building stable teams with deep preparation, stronger coordination, and players with significant time playing together at club and national levels.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, ending Didier Deschamps' 13-year tenure as manager. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both player (1998) and manager (2018), will manage his final match in Saturday's third-place play-off.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The half-time interval in Sunday's World Cup final will last between 20 and 25 minutes, with an 11-minute performance by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and other artists. The extended break exceeds the standard 15-minute regulation, similar to last year's Club World Cup final which lasted 24 minutes.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister defended the decision to replace Otto Addo with Carlos Queiroz before the World Cup, arguing the team could not afford to rely on hope after disappointing friendly results. The Minister cited improved performances under Queiroz in subsequent friendlies against Wales, Panama, England, and Croatia as evidence the coaching change had merit.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The maiden Women Democracy Cup, part of Parliament's Democracy Cup Project, will be held on July 31 at McDan Park in La, Accra, featuring Army Ladies against Police Ladies, with Parliament Ladies and Judicial Service Ladies in a curtain raiser. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang will attend as Special Guest of Honour.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Emmanuel Toku, a former Ghana U-17 and U-20 captain now playing for Thai champions Buriram United, says he hopes to earn an invitation to the Black Stars senior team through consistent performances at club level and hard work. He acknowledged that past youth team achievements alone are insufficient and that only players who prove themselves on the pitch deserve the opportunity.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association has announced Gold Fields Ghana Limited as the new headline sponsor of the Women's Premier League, replacing Malta Guinness. The sponsorship is intended to enhance the league's competitiveness, visibility, and sustainability.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after being dropped from FIFA's World Cup officials list in May following a police investigation. The 38-year-old had been selected as a video assistant referee but was removed after his arrest by the Metropolitan Police in April on a sexual assault allegation against a teenage boy; the case was dropped due to lack of evidence.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England bid to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they face holders Argentina in a World Cup semifinal. The match marks the first competitive meeting between the sides since 2002 and the first time Messi has ever played against England.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World champion Tadej Pogacar won the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Bastille Day, extending his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard to more than three and a half minutes, his largest gap at this stage of the race. Pogacar's 24th stage victory at the Tour moves him within one win of André Leducq's record.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 per month, contradicting earlier reports of a $100,000 monthly salary. Queiroz was appointed after Otto Addo's dismissal in March and led Ghana to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers before a knockout-stage loss to Colombia.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association will organise the 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship from July 30 to August 4 at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram to discover young female football talents and strengthen women's football at grassroots level.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Hearts of Oak are in advanced negotiations to appoint Bosnian tactician Nebojša Kapor as head coach, with the club aiming to finalise paperwork before the upcoming football season. Former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Olele Kingston is also tipped to join Kapor's technical team as goalkeeper trainer.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of 19-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vušković from Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record £46 million on a five-year contract, with potential add-ons raising the fee to £50 million. Vušković impressed on loan at Hamburg last season with six goals in 30 Bundesliga appearances and earned the league's Rookie of the Season.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Enrique Macaya Marquez, an Argentine broadcaster aged 91, is covering his 18th consecutive World Cup after beginning his career at the 1958 tournament in Sweden. Over nearly seven decades, he has reported on Pele, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and many other players while witnessing football transform through technological and structural changes.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's premier urban cycling event, Pruride, will return for its seventh edition with a 30km fun ride on August 22 and an elite race on September 6, featuring male cyclists competing over 112km and female cyclists over 62km, with the overall winner receiving GHS15,000.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak have dismissed reports that they placed a $200,000 price tag on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, whose World Cup performances have attracted transfer interest from clubs across Africa and the Gulf region. The club stated it had not placed any valuation on Asare and had not authorised any communication of a transfer fee on its behalf.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The WAFU B U-20 Championship draw, held on July 15, 2026 in Abidjan, placed Ghana's Black Satellites in Group B with Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo. The tournament qualifies teams for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which Ghana will host.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens will play Nigeria in a pre-tournament friendly as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team defeated Côte d'Ivoire 1–0 in their first friendly and will face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali in Group D of the continental tournament, which runs July 26 to August 16 in Rabat.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Hearts of Oak boss Mas-Ud Didi Dramani provides a tactical breakdown of England and Argentina's strategies ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner to face Spain in the final.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eco-Conscious Citizens coordinator Awula Serwah has praised the revocation of Executive Instrument 144, which restores the Achimota Forest Reserve to full protected status, but calls for government to prosecute powerful individuals and politically exposed persons behind illegal mining rather than focusing only on small-scale operators.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has revoked Executive Instrument 144, restoring the Achimota Forest Reserve to full protected status and reversing the removal of approximately 361.5 acres from the reserve in 2022. Dr Ken Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, commended the decision as a significant milestone in Ghana's efforts to protect forests and combat environmental degradation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce and Relations representatives participated in the Siberian Hospitality Forum "Wild Plants" in Novosibirsk, Russia, where CEO John Aggrey presented on developing regional tourism through innovation and strategic partnerships.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Pew Research Center study of over 42,000 people in 36 countries found that in 25 of those countries, more respondents held favourable views of China than the US—the first time the organisation has recorded such results since tracking global sentiment since 2002. While the US was seen as respecting personal freedoms more than China, China was seen as interfering in other countries' affairs less than the US, and respondents expressed low confidence in both Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though Xi scored higher.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the US military will start testing testosterone levels of service members, with those 30 and older screened annually and younger troops able to request testing. Troops with low levels will be offered voluntary testosterone replacement therapy, which Hegseth said is an initiative to restore and optimise capabilities.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina's players celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England with a banner claiming the Falkland Islands as Argentine territory, risking a FIFA fine for breaching rules on political action. FIFA previously fined the Argentine Football Association £20,000 in 2014 for a similar banner displayed before a friendly match.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz and other regional oil and gas export channels until the US ends "acts of aggression," while the US military carried out new strikes on Iranian military targets including coastal defences and missile sites on Greater Tunb Island, triggering rising oil prices amid stalled tanker traffic.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine of eleven vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday were linked to Iranian trade, including oil tankers and cargo carriers exiting with Iranian exports, ahead of a U.S. naval blockade that took effect Wednesday.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Kathmandu district court has jailed two former government ministers—former Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi for four years and former Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand for two years—after finding them guilty of forging documents to enable Nepali nationals to be resettled in the U.S. as Bhutanese refugees. Fourteen other people, including a former top home ministry bureaucrat and a former Bhutanese refugee leader, were also sentenced to up to four years in jail.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya's High Court dismissed a petition by the Rastafari Society of Kenya seeking to legalise cannabis use for religious purposes, ruling that the community had failed to prove drug laws violated their constitutional rights. The judge acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis, while the group plans to appeal the decision.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 50-foot pontoon boat with 20 people aboard capsized about 600 yards from Alcatraz Island on Tuesday. One person died, three remain missing, three were injured, and thirteen others returned safely to shore.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two US-based advocacy groups are suing the Trump administration, arguing that sanctions imposed against the International Criminal Court and Palestinian human rights groups violate free speech rights by suppressing pro-Palestinian advocacy. The groups say the February 2025 executive order illegally "police the political expression of millions of Americans," while Washington defends the sanctions as necessary to protect American citizens and allies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump threatened to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks, as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth consecutive day. The threats, which have drawn UN condemnation as potential war crimes under international law, came as Trump reversed a threatened 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz shipping but maintained a blockade of Iranian ports.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US House of Representatives voted 308-117 to approve the Sunshine Protection Act, which would eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep the US on the time currently observed between March and November. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump announced a 20% toll on all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to reimburse US security costs, but abandoned the proposal the next day in favour of trade and investment deals with Gulf allies. The shift reflects a president seeking ways to end a four-month conflict that remains unpopular and shows no sign of resolution despite a month-old ceasefire agreement.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ordered to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide following fatal shootings involving ICE agents in Texas and Maine. The temporary pause, according to White House border tsar Tom Homan, exempts serious criminal cases and will allow leadership to review procedures, though deportations will continue.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US gasoline prices have climbed to $3.84 a gallon and could soon reach $4 again, driven by renewed hostilities between the US and Iran that have disrupted oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Prices were last at that level in late March; they fell below it in June after the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, but have risen again following the collapse of that truce.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will visit Senegal on Friday for the first time since leaving office, as he campaigns for the position of U.N. secretary-general. Sall remains a divisive figure in Senegal following his attempt to postpone the 2024 presidential election and amid allegations of hidden government borrowing, which he denies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria plans to take on a bigger role in coordinating humanitarian responses, transitioning away from a system led largely by international donors and U.N. agencies, while continuing to receive technical backing from the U.N. and other partners. The move aims to strengthen the country's ability to respond to conflict, displacement, food insecurity, flooding, climate shocks and public health emergencies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the U.S. on commercial flights, placing them on a "do-not-board" list until they have spent at least 21 days in a third country, citing a widening Ebola outbreak that has confirmed 1,926 cases and 702 deaths.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level discussions in April at the Élysée Palace in Paris covering security cooperation, infrastructure development, regional stability and economic collaboration, with emphasis on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and Ghana's role as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Guinea-Bissau's military court has ordered opposition leader and former Prime Minister Domingos Simoes Pereira back to jail, accusing him of involvement in an alleged October 2025 coup attempt, following his release from house arrest in February. Pereira's family denies the charges and says no trial date has been set.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Trump administration is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the U.S. on commercial flights, placing them on a "do-not-board" list until they spend at least 21 days in a third country, amid an Ebola outbreak that has reached 1,926 confirmed cases and 702 deaths.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A South Korean court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for illegally receiving manipulated opinion polls from a political broker, which potentially aided his 2022 presidential bid. The case is one of seven trials facing Yoon, who was impeached last year after imposing martial law in December 2024.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A British Airways plane with a reported landing gear issue temporarily blocked one of Gatwick airport's runways, causing a small number of flights to be diverted. An EasyJet flight diverted to Stansted became stuck there for over two hours without fuel before passengers could disembark.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A pontoon boat carrying 20 people capsized approximately 600 yards from Alcatraz Island on Tuesday; one person died, three are missing, three were injured, and the remaining 13 returned safely to shore. The San Francisco Fire Department and US Coast Guard initiated a search and rescue operation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government announced plans for a midnight to 06:00 social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, with apps like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube unavailable by default during those hours; users could opt out by changing settings. The government also plans to disable "addictive" features such as auto-play and infinite scroll, citing benefits to focus, sleep and family life, though campaigners argue the opt-out option makes the measure insufficient.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
China has detained US seismologist Chen Youlin, 54, for nearly two years on espionage charges after his arrest in November 2024 during a Beijing visit. His wife and family dispute the allegations, saying his published work on nuclear testing is collaborative and public in nature; China's foreign ministry says judicial authorities handle cases in accordance with the law.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau told the Supreme Court it expects to complete analysis of the June 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash within six weeks, with a draft final report ready in October. The crash killed 260 people near Ahmedabad airport; the AAIB has completed 49 of 66 mandated investigative steps.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Three people were killed in a Russian attack on the Black Sea port of Odesa, the fifth consecutive day of strikes on the region. Russia said it targeted port infrastructure for petroleum and oil unloading; Ukraine's Odesa governor accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians and residential buildings.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who claimed to be director general of a bogus Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council set up in Nigeria's president's office, was arrested in Osun State after weeks in hiding. He faces charges of forgery and impersonation following a warrant issued by the Federal High Court after he failed to appear at a hearing.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to France, Mavis Ama Frimpong, represented the Republic of Ghana at France's official Bastille Day celebrations on 14 July 2026 in Paris, highlighting strong diplomatic relations and Ghana's commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a Rastafarian group's attempt to legalize cannabis for religious purposes, ruling that the community failed to prove drug laws violated their constitutional rights. The judge acknowledged the need for broader national debate on cannabis use and regulation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in South Africa are investigating the death of 25-year-old World Cup footballer Jayden Adams, whose body was discovered at a property in Cape Town on Saturday. Authorities have not yet released a cause of death and the family awaits autopsy results.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Federal prosecutors allege Frederick Kumi, a Ghanaian national, used AI-generated video technology to pose as a fictitious woman and defraud elderly American victims of more than $8 million across over 80 cases. Kumi was extradited from Ghana to the United States on July 9 following his arrest in December 2025, and is charged alongside co-defendant Daniel Yussif of Accra.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz and other regional oil and gas export channels in response to US military strikes on Iranian targets, which the US military said degraded Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the region.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Organization for Migration, in collaboration with Ghana's government, has facilitated the safe return of 144 Ghanaian migrants from Libya under its Voluntary Humanitarian Return Programme. The returnees arrived at Accra International Airport on July 14, 2026, and received immigration, health screening, and immediate support including food, psychosocial assistance, and access to reintegration programmes offering livelihood support and vocational skills training.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN has documented rapid escalation of extremist activity across West Africa and the Sahel, with militant factions expanding their operational footprint and increasingly threatening coastal nations along the Gulf of Guinea. Terrorist groups are adapting their tactics using advanced technology such as drones, communications systems, and cryptocurrencies, while their intersection with organised crime complicates regional security efforts.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Adams Alhassan argues that Ghana's workshops, markets, farms and trade sites—where hundreds of thousands learn vocational skills daily—form the country's largest institution of learning, yet receive minimal policy attention or recognition as legitimate education.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Recent flooding exposed the critical role telecommunications play in emergency response, though Ghana's mobile networks did not experience nationwide collapse. The opinion piece argues that communications networks are as essential as roads, electricity and water, and their resilience is vital to disaster response capacity.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Prof Christopher Rhodes, a lecturer at Harvard University, urged journalists to remain committed to both facts and truth, arguing that journalism's role in promoting democratic accountability extends beyond reporting verified information. Speaking at the State of Journalism, Media and Communication Conference 2026, he reflected on newspapers' historic role in Ghana's independence struggle and challenged journalists to uphold truth amid democratic backsliding and misinformation.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Harvard lecturer Prof Christopher Rhodes, speaking at the State of Journalism, Media, and Communication Conference 2026, argued that journalists and newspapers were key forces in driving the American Revolution and shaping modern democracy, roles whose historical significance has often been overlooked.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Christiana Hammond, Rector of UniMAC's Institute of Journalism, told delegates at the inaugural State of Journalism, Media, and Communication Conference that future journalists need technical expertise combined with ethical leadership, critical thinking, and adaptability, not merely digital competence.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the Constitution protects citizens from being coerced into participating in clean-up exercises announced by government, and criticizes public discourse for attacking legal experts who defend this constitutional principle rather than engaging in informed debate.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →