Ghana's Public Accounts Committee vice chairman Davis Ansah Opoku said the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery between 2020 and 2023, but only GH¢12.72 billion was retrieved, citing weak follow-through on audit findings as the main obstacle to accountability.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Public Accounts Committee vice chairman Davis Ansah Opoku said the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery between 2020 and 2023, but only GH¢12.72 billion was retrieved, citing weak follow-through on audit findings as the main obstacle to accountability.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has proposed AI-assisted auditing, a National Public Contract Performance Portal, and a Public Accounts Implementation Office to strengthen Ghana's public financial accountability and detect irregularities in real time rather than after the fact.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Caucus staged a walkout after the Majority's decision to have Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama brief Parliament's Committee of the Whole behind closed doors, arguing that matters of public interest—including the cedi's stability linked to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme—should be discussed openly. The Minority contended that the Governor's written parliamentary responses contained no classified information and should have been debated in public.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said at the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary celebration that public trust—not buildings or history—is the judiciary's greatest strength, and stressed that fair and impartial justice must be assured to all who appear before the courts.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, has dismissed suggestions that party National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is positioning himself for a presidential bid, saying his recent nationwide tours were intended to resolve internal challenges, promote unity and engage supporters rather than pursue personal political ambitions.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Chairman's Campaign Secretariat has defended his decision to swear in newly elected constituency executives, stating it followed the NPP's approved election framework and was not defiance of national leadership. The Secretariat argued that no official communication had been received that the election results had been annulled when the oath was administered.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has urged the government to suspend the Tribunal Bill, 2026, contending that the proposed legislation could undermine the constitutional review process and expose Ghana's justice system to political interference. The labour organisation argues that the government should first publish the Constitutional Review Committee's report and its response before proceeding with legislation to reintroduce regional and district tribunals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande said Chairman Wontumi would have been suspended if he had publicly criticised party leadership while in the NDC, responding to Wontumi's allegations that NPP officials are frustrating his bid for the party's National Chairmanship and his opposition to an annulment of constituency elections in Ashanti Region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has called on all state institutions to adhere to the national medium-term development framework guidelines as Ghana's economy shows signs of recovery and transformation. The call came during the launch of the fourth Annual Progress Report on Agenda for Jobs II (2022–2025), which will inform the rollout of the Resetting Ghana Agenda (2026–2029).
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has approved the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which aims to improve access to justice, reduce court case backlogs, and reintroduce tribunals with constitutional safeguards. The Bill now awaits presidential assent from President John Dramani Mahama before becoming law.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National House of Chiefs has extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his passing as a "monumental loss" to Dagbon, chieftaincy institutions, and the nation. The House commended his reign for commitment to peace, reconciliation, unity, and preservation of Dagbon's cultural heritage.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office recovered GH¢617.5 million in stolen funds in 2025 from persons charged with misappropriation, fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime, as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and safeguard public resources.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's PAC Vice Chairman Davis Ansah Opoku has raised concerns that between 2020 and 2023, the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery, but only GH¢12.72 billion had been retrieved, citing follow-through on accountability measures as a major challenge rather than the detection of financial irregularities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has proposed artificial intelligence-assisted auditing and a national contract monitoring portal to detect financial irregularities in real time and strengthen public financial accountability in Ghana.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has asked the Ghana Statistical Service to develop a methodology for regularly publishing national employment figures, saying the data is critical for measuring the impact of government policies on job creation and should be released on a quarterly or half-yearly basis alongside GDP and inflation numbers.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minority Caucus walked out after Parliament's Committee of the Whole met in camera to hear from Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama, with journalists excluded. The Minority argued the engagement involved matters of public interest and that the Governor's written responses to parliamentary questions, already published, contained no classified information and should have been discussed openly.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has said the confidence Ghanaians place in the Supreme Court is the judiciary's greatest asset, stressing that trust in the courts' fairness and impartiality must not be betrayed. He made the remarks at the opening of a lecture series in Kumasi marking the court's 150th anniversary.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has dismissed suggestions that National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is positioning himself for a presidential bid, stating his recent nationwide tours were intended to strengthen the party, resolve internal challenges, and promote unity among members.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chairman Wontumi's Campaign Secretariat has defended his swearing-in of newly elected NPP constituency executives in Ashanti Region, stating that he acted within the party's election guidelines and in the absence of official notice that results had been annulled. The Secretariat questioned the constitutional and legal basis for the National Steering Committee's decision to annul the results of constituency elections in parts of the region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Accounting Staff Association of Ghana is calling for its members to be migrated onto the Controller and Accountant General's Department payroll, arguing that the delay breaches the Public Financial Management Act, 2016, and results in unfair treatment compared to accountants in other public institutions.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress urges the government to suspend the Tribunal Bill, 2026, contending that the proposed legislation could undermine the constitutional review process and expose Ghana's justice system to political interference. The labour organisation argues that the government should first publish the Constitutional Review Committee's report and its response before proceeding with legislation to reintroduce regional and district tribunals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, stated that Chairman Wontumi would have faced suspension in the NDC for publicly criticizing party leadership and opposing the NPP's national leadership's annulment of three Ashanti Region constituency executive elections. Gbande argued that such public attacks undermine party discipline and internal processes.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader, has questioned the relevance of some ministerial portfolios under the Mahama administration, arguing that the ministers for public sector reform and climate have been rendered redundant and that the Ministry of Youth Development requires greater resources to deliver on its mandate.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has stated that development in the Volta Region stagnated after the NDC left office and has been revived under President Mahama's return to power. He highlighted investments in roads, markets, education, and healthcare as part of the government's development agenda during Mahama's tour of the region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has urged state institutions to adhere to the guidelines of the national medium-term development framework as Ghana's economy shows signs of recovery. The NDPC launched the fourth annual progress report on the Agenda for Jobs II policy framework (2022–2025), with findings to inform the next development agenda for 2026–2029.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the government's proposal to establish public tribunals could undermine judicial independence and disrupt Ghana's constitutional justice delivery system. He argues that Ghana's existing court structure should be strengthened through reforms rather than creating parallel structures.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) recovered GH¢617.5 million in stolen funds in 2025, including monies refunded by persons charged with misappropriation, fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime, as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and safeguard public resources.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the Mahama administration's 24-hour economy policy, saying the government has failed to clearly define how it will be implemented and has instead introduced measures that make it harder for businesses to operate, including electricity tariff increases of almost 30 per cent.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused the NDC of applying double standards, saying the party demanded investigations and resignations for financial impropriety under the NPP but now dismisses Auditor-General reports that raise concerns about its own government, citing inconsistency in how it treats accountability findings.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin alleges that influential figures within the NDC are undermining President Mahama's reform efforts and shaping his government's direction, despite Mahama's known reputation as a moderate politician.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC of political inconsistency, saying the party criticised the NPP administration's Supreme Court nominations while in opposition but is now nominating judges itself after returning to government. Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the President's constitutional authority to make such nominations but questioned whether the NDC is "a principled political party."
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said an NPP government would reverse the Mahama administration's tribunals system, arguing that regional tribunals are unnecessary and that Ghana should instead strengthen its existing court system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Adom Brands is holding a "Democracy Is Not For Sale" forum in Takoradi to discuss the influence of money in Ghana's democratic process, including vote buying, campaign financing, and illicit funding. The event brings together citizens, political actors, civil society organisations, and traditional leaders to propose solutions for strengthening electoral transparency and accountability.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has alleged that police investigators and prosecutors routinely pressure criminal suspects into pleading guilty to secure quick convictions, and warns this practice could worsen under the newly passed Tribunals Bill. He cited instances where suspects were persuaded to admit guilt with promises of lighter sentences and referenced the case of a TikToker who was sentenced after pleading guilty.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Spokesperson on Employment and Jobs, Kofi Tonto, has accused state institutions including EOCO of using bail conditions as punitive measures rather than ensuring due process, commenting on the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a former Executive Secretary under investigation over alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the proposed tribunals bill's panel composition, arguing that requiring only the chairperson to have legal training while the two other members can be lay persons without legal background could undermine due process and create opportunities for abuse.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has cautioned that the government's proposed Tribunals Bill, 2026—laid before Parliament by Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine on June 26, 2026—risks reviving shortcomings of the PNDC-era justice system, arguing Ghana should instead strengthen its existing courts through reforms.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has condemned a one-year prison sentence imposed on TikToker Camilla Alhassan for publishing videos alleging President Mahama performed ritual sacrifices of 32 cows to secure election victory. The NPP says the imprisonment raises constitutional questions about freedom of expression and represents "growing intolerance" under the current administration.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Ya Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Parliament paid tribute to him for his role in restoring peace and unity to the Dagbon Kingdom after decades of chieftaincy conflict, having ascended the Yendi Skin on January 18, 2019, following the historic peace process that resolved the long-running dispute between the Abudu and Andani royal gates.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned the relevance of some ministerial portfolios under the Mahama administration, citing the ministers responsible for public sector reform and climate as having been rendered redundant, and arguing that the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment requires greater resourcing to deliver effectively on its mandate.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama visited the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho and reaffirmed government commitment to completing its Multi-Purpose Laboratory Complex, which is 72 per cent complete and will accommodate about 1,200 students and staff with specialised laboratories in medical imaging, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, nutrition, prosthetics and anatomy.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Caucus staged a parliamentary walkout after the First Deputy Speaker disallowed a supplementary question from the Minority Leader about the cost of a planned biometric SIM registration exercise, with the Minority accusing the Chair of using Standing Orders to stifle parliamentary oversight.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the government's proposal to establish public tribunals could undermine judicial independence and weaken Ghana's judiciary. He argued that Ghana's existing court structure should be strengthened through reforms, investment in infrastructure, and technology rather than creating parallel structures.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the Mahama administration's 24-hour economy policy, saying the government has failed to clearly define how it will be implemented and has instead introduced measures that make business expansion more difficult, including raising electricity tariffs by nearly 30 per cent.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC government of abandoning the accountability standards it demanded while in opposition, saying the party now downplays Auditor-General reports and IMF concerns about financial losses under the previous NPP administration it would have demanded investigations for.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority accused the NDC Majority of deliberately shielding the Bank of Ghana Governor from publicly acknowledging the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme's role in cedi stability. The Majority's request for a closed-door parliamentary session prompted the Minority to walk out, arguing the issues were matters of public interest that should be debated openly.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court judgment that found NDC Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi liable for defamation in a case brought by former Energy Minister Dr Matthew OpokuPrempeh over comments linking him to an alleged kidnapping ringleader. The High Court had awarded Dr OpokuPrempeh GH¢500,000 in damages and ordered Gyamfi to publish a retraction and apology.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has alleged that President John Mahama, traditionally a moderate politician, is being constrained by hardline figures within the NDC who are now shaping his administration's direction.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court sentenced content creator Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison after she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct and publishing false news. Alhassan had posted videos falsely claiming President Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 election.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC of political inconsistency, saying the party criticised the NPP administration's Supreme Court appointments while in opposition but is now making similar nominations under President Mahama. Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the President's constitutional authority to nominate judges but questioned the NDC's stated principles.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following flooding in Accra after recent downpours, the President suggested gradually relocating the capital to the Shai Hills area as a solution to Accra's perennial flooding problems. The author warns that relocation would only succeed if it addresses the indiscipline that the author says characterizes Ghanaian work culture.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said a future NPP government would reverse the regional tribunals system being introduced by the Mahama administration, arguing instead for strengthening the existing court system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Adom Brands will host a Western Regional "Democracy Is Not For Sale" forum in Takoradi to discuss the influence of money in Ghana's democratic process, including vote buying, campaign financing, and electoral reforms, bringing together citizens, political actors, civil society organisations, and traditional leaders.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Samuel Sarfo Duku has announced his intention to run for the Ashanti Regional Secretary position of the NDC ahead of the 2028 general elections, arguing that his track record in public and private service qualifies him to strengthen the party's performance in the region.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has alleged that police investigators and prosecutors routinely pressure criminal suspects into pleading guilty to secure quick convictions, and warned that the newly passed Tribunals Bill could worsen this practice. He cited instances where suspects were persuaded to admit guilt with promises of lighter sentences, and referenced the case of a TikToker sentenced after pleading guilty to charges related to false claims about the president.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Spokesperson Kofi Tonto has accused some state institutions of using court-imposed bail conditions as punitive measures rather than ensuring due process, citing the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former Executive Secretary of IMCCoD, who is being investigated over alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, James Enu, has defended President Mahama's assertion that no one is above the law, saying the government will not protect any public official found to have breached the law and that due process will be followed irrespective of position.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader has warned that the proposed tribunals bill's requirement for only the chairperson to have legal training, while the two other panel members could be lay persons, creates opportunities for abuse and undermines due process. Under the bill, District Tribunals would be chaired by a legally qualified person and sit with two lay members to handle criminal cases at the district level, but Afenyo-Markin argues the structure lacks adequate safeguards against manipulation and bias.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the government's proposed Tribunals Bill, 2026 risks reviving shortcomings of the PNDC-era justice system, arguing that Ghana should instead strengthen its existing courts through reforms rather than establish new tribunals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, who secured the Labour leadership after backing from 379 MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising cabinet decisions ahead of becoming prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He declined to name his top team beforehand, saying early announcements would "cause complete chaos," but pledged his appointments would reflect all parts of the party and all communities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has condemned the one-year prison sentence handed to TikToker Camilla Alhassan by the Accra Circuit Court after she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct for publishing videos alleging President Mahama had buried 32 cows as ritual sacrifices. The NPP said the imprisonment raises constitutional questions about freedom of speech and described it as a troubling signal of growing intolerance.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economy and Development Committee of Parliament has warned that ministries, departments and agencies failing to participate in the review of the 2025 Annual Progress Report will face sanctions, stressing that public institutions must demonstrate accountability for their performance and use of public resources.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to immediately halt all prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, including the second prosecution of jailed TikToker Camilla Alhassan, arguing that the continued application of these provisions undermines Ghana's democratic credentials and constitutional commitment to freedom of expression.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has expressed profound sorrow at the death of Ya Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, on July 11, 2026, extending condolences to the royal family and people of Dagbon and paying tribute to his role in resolving the long-running chieftaincy conflict and restoring peace to the kingdom following his enskinment on January 18, 2019.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority Caucus staged a walkout in Parliament on Wednesday after the First Deputy Speaker disallowed a supplementary question from the Minority Leader about the cost of a planned nationwide biometric SIM registration exercise, citing Standing Orders. The Minority Leader accused the First Deputy Speaker of repeatedly using parliamentary rules to stifle opposition scrutiny and undermine Parliament's oversight responsibility.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The New Patriotic Party has criticised the one-year prison sentence handed to TikToker Camilla Alhassan for offensive conduct over comments about President Mahama, describing it as an attack on free speech and pledging to support her appeal. The party argued that a civil lawsuit would have been the appropriate remedy and called on civil society, the Bar Association, and the international community to oppose the "criminalisation of free speech."
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says the government intends to end the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027 through building 16 new secondary schools and expanding facilities in existing institutions, financed by a $300 million World Bank facility approved by Cabinet.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says his focus is fulfilling the mandate given by Ghanaians and delivering on campaign promises rather than entertaining speculation about a third presidential term. Speaking during his Resetting Ghana Tour in the Volta Region, he stated that Ghanaians gave him a mandate for one term and he is working hard to meet those promises.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC Majority in Parliament requested an in-camera session with the Bank of Ghana Governor, excluding journalists and the public, to discuss cedi stability and central bank management. The Minority accused the Majority of deliberately shielding the Governor from publicly acknowledging the role of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme—an NPP policy—in stabilizing the cedi, and staged a walkout in protest.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court judgment that found NDC National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi liable for defamation in a case brought by former Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh over comments linking him to an alleged kidnapping ringleader. The initial High Court had awarded Dr Opoku-Prempeh GH¢500,000 in damages and ordered Gyamfi to publish a retraction and apology.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parliament will debate the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review within three days, including Saturday, July 25, following the Finance Minister's presentation of the statement. The Majority Leader said the debate will conclude on Monday, July 27.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to answer questions over matters under investigation, reminding him of his previous claim that Ghanaians were "his children" and that he could not abandon them. Mahama stated that anyone who believes they have done nothing wrong should have no reason to remain outside the country and assured that Ofori-Atta would receive a fair hearing under Ghana's judicial system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court sentenced content creator Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison after she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct and publishing false news. She had posted videos falsely claiming, without evidence, that President Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 general election.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Following aerial inspection of flood damage in Accra, the President has suggested gradually relocating the capital, possibly to the Shai Hills area, as a solution to chronic flooding. An opinion piece argues the idea risks failure unless accompanied by improved national discipline and work ethic.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama questioned why former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta would flee Ghana if he had done nothing wrong, explaining that returning him depends on extradition treaties and court proceedings in the country where he is residing. Mahama noted the Attorney General's Department has initiated the extradition process and that an American judge will ultimately decide whether Ofori-Atta should be returned to Ghana.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Samuel Sarfo Duku has announced his intention to contest for the Ashanti Regional Secretary position of the ruling NDC, arguing that his track record in public and private service qualifies him to replace the outgoing regional secretary, now Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama declared that members of his administration will face the same anti-corruption measures as officials from previous governments if credible evidence of wrongdoing is established, saying investigations and prosecutions will be driven by evidence rather than political considerations.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee Vice Chairman James Enu defended President Mahama's statement that no one is above the law, asserting the government will not protect public officials found to have breached the law and that due process will be followed regardless of position.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has stated that his administration's investigations and prosecutions are motivated by the rule of law rather than political vendetta, and that he derives no satisfaction from prosecuting individuals who have committed no offence. He stressed that Ghana's prosecutorial, investigative and judicial systems provide adequate safeguards to ensure justice is served and that no individual should fear persecution on political grounds if they have acted within the law.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Economy and Development Committee has warned that public institutions failing to participate in the review of the 2025 Annual Progress Report will face sanctions, saying active participation demonstrates commitment to accountability. The review will assess institutional challenges, performance, budget utilisation and service delivery improvements.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has demanded the government halt prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, including a second prosecution of jailed TikToker Camilla Alhassan, and repeal these provisions as undermining democratic credentials and freedom of expression.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana voluntarily to face legal processes and investigations involving him. Mahama explained that extradition procedures require Ghana to have a treaty with the country where the individual is located, and that the Attorney General's Department has filed an extradition application with American authorities.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama stated that Ghanaians gave him a mandate for one term and that his administration is focused on delivering on campaign promises rather than speculating about another term. He acknowledged an ongoing Supreme Court case seeking interpretation of constitutional tenure provisions but maintained the constitutional provision is already clear.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has condemned the Accra Circuit Court's one-year prison sentence against Madam Camilla Alhassan for offensive conduct over online comments about President John Dramani Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and constitutional democracy. The NPP contends that freedom of speech is protected under Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution and calls the criminal prosecution inappropriate, saying a civil defamation suit would have been the proper remedy.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chief of Agric Nzema has criticised the NPP's General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, for his handling of a parliamentary primary dispute in Afigya Sekyere East Constituency, accusing him of focusing on administrative decisions rather than checking on party members' welfare after chaos disrupted the election. The chief warned against any attempt to annul the constituency election outcome, saying party members would resist such a decision.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has criticized TikToker Camilla Alhassan's one-year prison sentence for offensive conduct over comments about President Mahama, calling it an attack on free speech, and has pledged to support her appeal against both the conviction and sentence.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mustapha Gbande, the NDC's Deputy General Secretary, said that former party Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho is no longer an NDC member because he lacks current membership. Gbande alleged that Anyidoho is now a consultant to NPP presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia, though he did not provide evidence for the claim.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has dismissed speculation about a possible third presidential term, saying his focus is on fulfilling the mandate given to him by Ghanaians and delivering on campaign promises. He told ministers their time in office is limited and must be used to deliver meaningful results.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande says his focus is supporting President Mahama's success rather than engaging in discussions about the NDC's next flagbearer. He declined to support any potential candidate for National Chairman, citing party guidelines against premature campaigning.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An NPP member of Parliament's Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee says the party is not against investigations, but against the use of bail conditions to intimidate opposition figures, citing examples including bail conditions imposed on the Ashanti Regional Chairman and a GH¢50 million bail granted to a former executive secretary.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament will debate the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review within three days, including Saturday, July 25, following the Finance Minister's presentation, with leadership commentary expected to conclude by Monday, July 27.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to answer questions over matters under investigation, reminding him of his past claim that Ghanaians were "his children" and that he could not abandon them. Mahama argued that anyone who believes they have done nothing wrong should have no reason to remain outside the country and assured he would receive a fair judicial hearing.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama said someone who believes they have done nothing wrong should not flee the country, questioning former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's decision to remain outside Ghana. Mahama explained that bringing Ofori-Atta back depends on international legal processes, including extradition proceedings, and noted that the Attorney General's Department has already initiated the extradition process.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that members of his administration will face the same anti-corruption measures as officials from previous governments if credible evidence of wrongdoing is established, and that investigations and prosecutions will be driven by evidence rather than political considerations.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Newsfile programme will air Saturday with a panel of lawyers and experts discussing the GH¢50 million bail case involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye and EOCO, Parliament's passage of the Tribunals Bill 2026, environmental governance issues including Achimota Forest and illegal mining, and the Bank of Ghana saga.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the family of Bashiru Isak will conduct an independent autopsy after his remains arrived in Ghana from South Africa, where he was fatally shot in Cape Town. The decision follows unsuccessful attempts to obtain an autopsy report from South African authorities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has stated that his administration's investigations and prosecutions are intended to uphold the rule of law rather than target political opponents, and that he derives no satisfaction from prosecuting individuals who have committed no offence. He stressed that Ghana's prosecutorial, investigative and judicial institutions provide safeguards to ensure justice is served.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana and face legal investigations, explaining that extradition requires international procedures and that the Attorney General's Department has filed an extradition application being considered by an American judge.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama stated during his Resetting Ghana Tour in the Volta Region that his mandate is for one term and his focus is on delivering campaign promises rather than speculating about another term. He acknowledged that some individuals have taken the constitutional question to the Supreme Court but maintains the constitutional provision is clear, saying Ghanaians gave him one additional term.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party condemned a one-year prison sentence imposed on Camilla Alhassan for offensive online comments about President Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and that a civil defamation suit would have been appropriate. The party criticized the state's use of law enforcement to punish free expression and called the treatment of Alhassan during proceedings dehumanizing.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chief of Agric Nzema has accused the NPP General Secretary of mishandling the aftermath of a chaotic parliamentary primary in Afigya Sekyere East, prioritising administrative decisions over the welfare of party members. He warned against any attempt to annul the election outcome, stating that party members would resist such a decision.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, said former Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho is no longer an NDC member because he lacks current membership, and alleged that Anyidoho now works as a consultant to NPP presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia — though he provided no evidence for the claim.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, says his main priority is to support President John Dramani Mahama to succeed rather than engage in discussions about the party's next flagbearer, and declined to support any potential candidate for the position of National Chairman, citing party guidelines against premature campaigning.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth US$5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within a project pipeline of US$11.5 billion, targeting the creation of 1.7 million jobs by end of 2028.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A two-day Italy–Ghana Water Technology Workshop and B2B Meetings in Accra brought together Italian water technology companies, Ghanaian businesses, and government institutions to explore innovative solutions and strengthen cooperation in Ghana's water treatment sector. The event, organised by the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with BolognaFiere Water&Energy and Accadueo, featured company site visits, B2B engagements, and technical workshops aimed at promoting knowledge exchange and technology transfer between Italian solution providers and Ghanaian stakeholders.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Communications Authority has invited applications for 5G network spectrum licenses from Mobile Network Operators, MVNOs, BWA providers, ISPs, and 100% Ghanaian-owned new entrants, with a deadline of August 5, 2026. Applicants must submit certificates of incorporation, data protection registration, tax clearance, and SSNIT documentation.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition — not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to create better-paying jobs across multiple sectors through industrialisation and maximised productive capacity.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Professor Festus Ebo Turkson has urged the Mahama administration to use the current period of macroeconomic stability to implement long-delayed structural reforms, citing the supply of crude oil from the Jubilee Field to the Tema Oil Refinery as an example of the kind of change needed to build economic resilience and reduce pressure on the cedi.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Netflix forecast third-quarter revenue of $12.86 billion and diluted earnings per share of 82 cents, below Wall Street targets of $13 billion and 84 cents; shares fell nearly 8.6% in after-hours trading as the company shifts focus to advertising, live events and video games for growth.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump Media & Technology Group is launching a paid service called Truth API starting 1 August to give Wall Street firms high-speed access to posts from key accounts on its Truth Social platform, aiming to create a steady revenue stream for the loss-making company and capitalizing on how Trump's posts often move global markets.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold was on track for its biggest weekly loss in six as escalating U.S.-Iran clashes lifted oil prices by about 12% this week, adding to inflationary pressures and strengthening the case for higher U.S. interest rates. The metal has lost 3.2% so far this week, outweighing support from softer June U.S. inflation figures.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghana-India Chamber of Commerce delegation met the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner in Accra to brief him on the Chamber's role in fostering economic ties and discuss strategies for reducing tariffs and deepening trade collaboration between the two nations. The parties agreed to establish a joint committee to recommend tariff reduction approaches and the High Commissioner pledged support in connecting the Chamber with Indian investment delegations and trade opportunities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asian stocks stumbled Friday on weakness in semiconductor stocks, with investors rotating into banking after strong lender earnings. Oil prices were set for their sharpest weekly rise in three months amid renewed Middle East tensions.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Prof. Festus Ebo Turkson warns that Ghana risks losing recent currency stability if it fails to make its manufacturing sector more competitive, citing high electricity costs forcing businesses to shut down and increasing import dependence. He argues the current economic stability provides an opportunity for structural reforms like domestic oil refining to reduce imports and strengthen the cedi.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Prof. Festus Ebo Turkson says Ghana should leverage its current economic stability to pursue major structural reforms and build resilience to future global crises, citing the refining of crude oil from Jubilee Fields at Tema Oil Refinery as an example of the kind of transformation needed to reduce import dependence and stabilise the cedi.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth US$5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within a US$11.5 billion project pipeline. The programme targets 1.7 million decent jobs by end of 2028, including direct, indirect and induced jobs, with four agreements signed in the past 90 days aimed at more than 160,000 direct jobs.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A two-day Italy–Ghana Water Technology Workshop and B2B Meetings in Accra brought together Italian water technology companies, Ghanaian businesses, government institutions and technical experts to explore innovative solutions for Ghana's water sector through knowledge exchange, technology transfer and commercial partnerships.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa's HR technology company SeamlessHR has rebranded as Seamless Technologies and is expanding its workforce technology platform to serve both white-collar and blue-collar workforces, introducing BWOP (Blue Collar Operations Platform) for industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and services.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's National Communications Authority has invited applications from MNOs, MVNOs, BWA providers, ISPs, and Ghanaian-owned new entrants to operate 5G networks. The deadline for applications is August 5, 2026, and applicants must submit certificates from the Registrar of Companies, Data Protection Commission, a Tax Clearance Certificate, and SSNIT registration where applicable.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industrial operations, innovation, and value addition rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from the Ghana-India Chamber of Commerce visited the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner, Shri Surinder Bhagat, in Accra to brief him on the Chamber's role in fostering economic ties between the two nations. The parties discussed reducing tariffs to stimulate trade and agreed to establish a joint committee to explore tariff reduction strategies.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated 100 chest freezers to market women in Juapong to support their businesses during temporary relocation for construction of the Mahama 24-Hour Economy Market.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Prof. Festus Ebo Turkson warns that expensive power is forcing businesses to shut down and weakening the cedi through increased import dependence. He urges structural reforms, citing the resumption of crude oil supplies to Tema Oil Refinery as an example of the kind of economic transformation Ghana needs to build resilience.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Prof. Festus Ebo Turkson says Ghana should use current economic stability to undertake major structural reforms to strengthen the economy and make it more resilient to global shocks. He cited crude oil supply from Ghana's Jubilee fields to the Tema Oil Refinery as an example of necessary transformation that could reduce dependence on imported refined products.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Founder and Chairman of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana called for deliberate investment in Ghana's regions to stimulate industrial growth, create sustainable jobs, and reduce pressure on Accra. He urged government to encourage businesses to establish factories, agro-processing plants, and technology centres across the country to unlock economic potential and promote balanced national development.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has asked the Ghana Statistical Service to develop a methodology for regularly publishing national employment figures, saying employment data should be announced quarterly or half-yearly alongside GDP and inflation to measure whether government policies are creating jobs.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Africa's leading HR technology company SeamlessHR has rebranded as Seamless Technologies, expanding its workforce technology platform to serve both white-collar and blue-collar workforces, including a new Blue Collar Operations Platform (BWOP) for industries such as manufacturing, logistics, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and services.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition, rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sam Ato Gaisie, founder of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana, has called for redirecting public and private investment from Accra to other regions to support the government's 24-Hour Economy policy and spur industrialisation, job creation, and balanced development across the country.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth $5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within an $11.5 billion project pipeline. The programme targets creating 1.7 million decent jobs by end of 2028, with four agreements signed in the past 90 days targeting more than 160,000 direct jobs.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission has concluded a nationwide training programme for local government officers aimed at integrating energy efficiency requirements into Ghana's building permit and development control processes. The training, supported by UNEP and the Ministry of Local Government, equipped participants to serve as Energy Efficiency Champions within their respective assemblies.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has donated 100 chest freezers to market women in Juapong to support their businesses during temporary relocation for construction of the Mahama 24-Hour Economy Market. The donation is intended to help affected traders sustain their livelihoods while the new market, part of the government's 24-Hour Economy initiative, is being built.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana has called for deliberate government investment in Ghana's regions to establish factories, agro-processing plants, and other industries, arguing this would create jobs closer to where people live, strengthen local supply chains, and reduce pressure on Accra's infrastructure.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Car Dealers Association has appealed to the Asantehene to intervene after the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly began evacuating dealers from the Ahodwo–Santasi stretch for a dual carriageway project, despite promising alternative locations that have not been provided. The Association says the evictions are unfair and premature, leaving members without places to conduct business.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority said the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through industrialisation and value addition, not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to maximise productive capacity by ensuring industries operate efficiently, embracing innovation, and creating opportunities across multiple sectors.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sam Ato Gaisie, founder of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana, has urged the government to redirect public and private investment from Accra to other regions, saying that decentralised investment would drive industrialisation, create jobs, and ease pressure on the capital caused by congestion, housing shortages, and flooding.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-UK entrepreneur Derrick Abaitey, host of Konnected Minds Podcast, took out a personal loan to finance the launch of his pharmacy business after struggling to raise sufficient capital. Abaitey conceived the idea for an online pharmacy while completing his pharmacy training and has since pursued the entrepreneurial venture.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth US$5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within a project pipeline of US$11.5 billion, with a target to create 1.7 million decent jobs by the end of 2028. Four agreements signed in the past 90 days have combined targets of more than 160,000 direct jobs.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced plans to expand Ho Airport's use to include a pilot training school, aeronautical engineering training, and aircraft maintenance facilities for private jets, positioning it as an aviation hub to address underutilisation due to limited commercial traffic.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition announced that residents of Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region will experience intermittent power outages over three months as GRIDCo undertakes rehabilitation of ageing transmission infrastructure installed over 30 years ago. The project will increase transmission capacity from 364 megawatts to approximately 1,000 megawatts to meet growing electricity demand.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-UK entrepreneur and Konnected Minds podcast founder Derrick Abaitey says his then-girlfriend, now wife, helped him buy his first house after a conversation with a fellow entrepreneur prompted him to prioritize homeownership over focusing solely on his pharmacy business.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Derrick Abaitey, founder of Konnected Minds Podcast, took out a personal loan to launch his online pharmacy business after struggling to raise sufficient capital. He developed the idea during his pharmacy training and credits a book recommendation from a friend for helping him overcome academic challenges during university.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Entrepreneur Richie Mensah has launched Orbra, a digital platform designed to help users move from reactive to deliberate living through planning, habit building, financial awareness, and personal development. The platform, which evolved from a system originally created for his Masterminds community, is now available to the public and guides users through a structured 90-day journey focused on clarity, structure, and momentum.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Starting July 20, 2026, residents and businesses in Kumasi and parts of Ashanti Region will face temporary, localised power interruptions as the final phase of the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project begins. The 19-kilometre transmission line will be replaced with a modern double-circuit line, increasing transmission capacity from 364MVA to 978MVA to meet growing electricity demand.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced plans to expand Ho Airport's use to include a pilot training school, aeronautical engineer training, and aircraft maintenance and servicing facilities for private jets, positioning the underutilised airport as an aviation hub to create economic opportunities in the Volta Region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Entrepreneur Richie Mensah has launched Orbra, a digital platform originally designed as a life-planning system for his Masterminds community before expanding to the public. Orbra functions as a Life Operating System offering planning, habit building, financial awareness, journaling, and personal development tools structured around a 90-day journey.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Minister announced that the Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project will replace an ageing 364MVA single-circuit line with a modern double-circuit system capable of carrying 978MVA, more than doubling transmission capacity to support the region's growing demand. Temporary power interruptions are expected from July 20 during final construction works.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has asked Kumasi residents and businesses to be patient as temporary power interruptions are expected during the final phase of the Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project. The project will modernise a 19-kilometre transmission line and upgrade transformers at Kumasi Ahodwo Substation to strengthen the region's power infrastructure.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Starting Monday, July 20, 2026, Kumasi and surrounding communities will experience temporary power outages as GRIDCo and ECG upgrade the Kumasi-Anwomaso transmission line, increasing its capacity from 364 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts to meet growing regional demand.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude rose 0.83% to $84.93 a barrel and WTI rose 1.03% to $79.76 a barrel on Friday as US-Iran hostilities escalated and Tehran asked the Houthis to prepare to shut the Red Sea export route, with both benchmarks climbing nearly 12% for the week.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Oil Refinery has received one million barrels of Ghana's Jubilee Medium Sweet Crude to strengthen refining operations and enhance energy security. The arrival on July 15, 2026, marks the second consignment of locally produced crude supplied to the refinery under the current administration.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Prof. Festus Ebo Turkson has described TOR's decision to refine crude from Ghana's Jubilee Field as a major structural reform that could reduce pressure on the cedi and make the economy more resilient. He argued that a stronger cedi would lower inflation, reduce monetary policy rates, and allow businesses to expand.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Construction of the first phase of the Buipe solar power project, expected to generate 1,500 megawatts with initial 100 megawatts coming on stream next month, will begin under Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. The project aims to reduce electricity costs for industry from 18–23 US cents per kilowatt-hour to seven–nine cents and boost manufacturing competitiveness.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Energy Minister announced that the K1-K2 Transmission Line Upgrade Project, currently in final construction, will replace the existing 364MVA line with a 2x488MVA double-circuit system, more than doubling transmission capacity to 978MVA for Kumasi and the Ashanti Region. GRIDCo will also upgrade a transformer at Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation from 66MVA to 145MVA.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition says temporary power interruptions are unavoidable during the final phase of the Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project, which involves modernising a 19-kilometre transmission line and upgrading the Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation transformer to enhance electricity supply in Ashanti Region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GRIDCo and ECG will upgrade the Kumasi-Anwomaso transmission line starting July 20, 2026, over three months, increasing capacity from 364 to 1,000 megawatts to meet growing demand in the Ashanti Region. The Minister for Energy cautioned residents that delays risk infrastructure collapse and appealed for cooperation during the project.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery received one million barrels of Ghana's Jubilee Medium Sweet Crude aboard the MT Apache on July 15, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen refining operations and enhance energy security. The shipment is the second consignment of locally produced crude supplied to the refinery under the current administration.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission has completed a nationwide capacity-building programme for local government officers aimed at integrating energy efficiency requirements into Ghana's building permit and development control processes. The programme, supported by UNEP and the Ministry of Local Government, equipped participants from Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to serve as Energy Efficiency Champions within their respective assemblies.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority's CEO called for closer collaboration among governments, regulators and private sector players to build a resilient energy sector, citing global geopolitical tensions, climate change and shifting energy markets. He reaffirmed the Authority's commitment to transparent regulation, fuel quality assurance and positioning Ghana as a competitive petroleum hub in West Africa.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Construction of the first phase of the Buipe solar power project, expected to generate 1,500 megawatts, will begin next month under Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. The initial 100 megawatts is expected to come on stream next month, with the project aimed at reducing electricity costs for industry and boosting manufacturing competitiveness.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Petroleum Authority's Chief Executive called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators and private sector players to build a resilient and sustainable energy sector, saying global geopolitical tensions, climate change and changing energy markets require countries to adopt stronger partnerships to protect energy security while promoting economic growth.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Grid Company will replace the existing 66MVA transformer at Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation with a new 145MVA unit to increase transmission capacity and improve electricity reliability in Kumasi and the Ashanti Region. The upgrade will run concurrently with the final phase of the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project, expected to complete within three months.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumasi and parts of Ashanti Region will experience temporary, localised power interruptions from July 20, 2026, during the final phase of a transmission line upgrade project that will replace a 19-kilometre single-circuit line with a modern double-circuit line, increasing capacity from 364MVA to 978MVA.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Grid Company will replace the 66MVA transformer at Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation with a new 145MVA unit to increase transmission capacity and improve electricity supply reliability in Kumasi and the Ashanti Region. The upgrade will be carried out alongside the final phase of the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project, with completion expected within three months.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister has announced that Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region will experience intermittent power outages for three months as GRIDCo replaces ageing transmission infrastructure over 30 years old. The rehabilitation project will increase transmission capacity from 364 megawatts to approximately 1,000 megawatts, aimed at providing more reliable electricity supply after completion.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the latest AGRA Food Security Monitor, Ghana recorded a significant decline in maize prices, falling 27.7% over six months and 57% year-on-year, while rice prices remained the highest among 17 countries analysed at USD 980/MT, though down 29.6% from a year earlier.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Tema Community One have appealed to the government to resolve a land dispute with TDC Ghana Limited, alleging the company breached a 2014 Memorandum of Understanding by commencing construction on land earmarked for a community playground despite a court injunction. TDC denied breaching the court order, claiming it had not been formally served with an injunction.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The June 2026 AGRA Food Security Monitor shows Ghana's maize prices fell 7.8% month-on-month and 27.7% over six months, with annual declines of 57% marking the largest drop among analysed countries. Rice prices rose slightly monthly (0.5%) but Ghana recorded the highest rice price in the region at USD 980/MT, 29.6% below year-ago levels.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The proposed Poultry Master Plan will provide a long-term roadmap to make Ghana self-sufficient in poultry production through a phased and coordinated approach, according to Dr Dan Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited. Achieving self-sufficiency requires sustained investment across the entire value chain, including expanding maize and soya production, improving infrastructure, and strengthening processing capacity.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Rockland Farms CEO has called for Ghana's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative to be backed by a long-term, legally binding roadmap spanning 10 to 20 years, arguing that meaningful transformation requires sustained commitment beyond short-term interventions and political cycles. She notes that feed production, which accounts for about 80 per cent of broiler chicken production costs, is critical to reducing industry costs.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association says there is a disconnect between national policy formulation and local realities facing farmers, and that policy makers must engage more directly with stakeholders in the poultry value chain to realise the sector's potential for food security and employment.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative aims to increase domestic poultry production, reduce reliance on imported chicken, and create jobs by revitalizing backyard poultry farming and supporting producers at all scales, according to the National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association says GAPFA was not consulted during development of the government's Feed Ghana Programme policy, despite repeated attempts to engage and offer technical input from the country's largest poultry farmers' association.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kwao Pecku of the Veterinary Medical Association called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of Ghana's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry programme, citing weak animal health management systems and disease outbreaks as key challenges that have undermined previous interventions.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association CEO says Ghana's poultry revival requires coordinated local production of inputs like maize and soya, stronger collaboration across government agencies and farmers, and sustainable policies — not short-term support — to help farmers compete with imported frozen chicken.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Tema Community One, Site Three and Eight have appealed to the government to resolve a land dispute with TDC Ghana Limited, alleging that the company breached a 2014 Memorandum of Understanding by constructing on land earmarked for a community playground and other public facilities, and claiming that TDC has continued work despite a court injunction. TDC denies breaching any court order, stating it had not been formally served with an injunction.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A proposed Poultry Master Plan aims to provide a long-term roadmap for Ghana to achieve self-sufficiency in poultry production through phased, coordinated investment across the value chain. Dr Dan Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited, says self-sufficiency cannot be achieved in a few years and requires expansion of maize and soya production, infrastructure improvements, and better farming practices alongside increased bird production.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Rockland Farms CEO Edith Akosah Wheatland says Ghana's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative requires a long-term, legally backed roadmap spanning at least a decade to two decades to transform the sector, as short-term interventions cannot succeed. She noted that feed production accounts for about 80 per cent of broiler chicken costs and that her company reduced expenses by building its own feed mill.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association says there is a disconnect between national policy and local farming realities, and calls for policymakers to engage more directly with poultry stakeholders to develop effective interventions.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative, part of the Feed Ghana Programme, seeks to increase domestic poultry production and reduce Ghana's dependence on imported chicken by revitalising backyard poultry farming and supporting small, medium and large-scale producers.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association says the association was not consulted during development of the government's Feed Ghana Programme policy, despite making several attempts to engage the programme's leadership and offer technical input.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kwao Pecku of the Veterinary Medical Association called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry programme, noting that weak animal health management systems and disease outbreaks have undermined previous policy initiatives.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association argues that reviving Ghana's poultry sector requires coordinated effort among government, farmers, and input suppliers to increase local production of maize and soya, rather than relying solely on government interventions like Nkoko Nkitinkiti. He cited lack of coordination between agriculture and trade sectors as a barrier to farmers accessing affordable raw materials for feed production.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's poultry self-sufficiency has grown only marginally, from 10% to 12%, according to Agri-Impact CEO Dr Dan Acquaye. He attributed the stagnation to lack of political will to implement policies and called for sustained investment and collaboration across the poultry value chain.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's poultry sector has recorded only marginal growth, with self-sufficiency inching from 10% to 12%, according to Agri-Impact CEO Dr Dan Acquaye. He stressed that while Ghana once exported poultry, it is now heavily reliant on imports, and the government's "Nkoko Nkitinkiti" backyard poultry initiative requires sustained investment and collaboration across the value chain, not just policy.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Rockland Farms has integrated nearly 8,000 smallholder maize farmers into its poultry value chain to reduce broiler production costs—which are 80% feed-dependent—and decrease Ghana's reliance on imported poultry. The company operates its own feed mill, provides agronomic training to farmers, and plans to expand with a processing plant capable of handling 2,000 birds per hour.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Rockland Farms has called for a 10- to 20-year legally backed national roadmap for Ghana's poultry industry, arguing that long-term policy certainty is needed to attract investment, increase local production, and strengthen food security. She noted that the sector lacks coordination among regulatory institutions and that while the government's 'Nkoko Nkitinkiti' initiative is positive, it should be complemented by broader commercial-scale reforms.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has intensified fire prevention and public safety education campaigns across Eastern Region communities including Nkawkaw, Kwahu Tafo, and Koforidua Zongo, educating residents on fire prevention, LPG safety, electrical safety, and emergency response procedures.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in Assin North District rescued a suspected attacker from an angry mob after residents beat him following an alleged attempted assault on a cocoa farmer. The suspect was tied to a pole and assaulted by the crowd before officers arrived and transported him to hospital for treatment.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mrs Vera Beyuo has begun distributing about 500 free school uniforms to girls across Lambussie constituency to promote school attendance and support girls' education. The initiative aims to reduce financial burden on parents and eliminate barriers preventing girls from attending school regularly.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Health Directorate has launched a public-education campaign targeting market women, traders, food vendors, schools and community leaders to strengthen cholera-prevention measures through hygiene demonstrations and safe-water handling advice. The initiative was prompted by recurring cholera outbreaks, particularly following recent floods in the region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra has begun a two-day pilot capacity-building workshop for academic staff, focusing on research capacity, academic publishing, doctoral supervision, and responsible AI use in higher education. The pilot involves four colleges of education: Akatsi and Peki colleges in the Volta Region, and Mount Mary and Presbyterian Women's colleges in the Eastern Region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested a 25-year-old man, Seidu Masawudu, in connection with the murder of Abdul Jabal Suleman during a gang attack in Obuasi on July 9. His 22-year-old girlfriend was also arrested and is assisting with investigations.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has assured that flood recovery operations will continue until affected communities are fully restored, saying the two-day National Clean-Up Exercise was only the beginning of a broader sanitation campaign and substantial mop-up activities remain ongoing across flood-affected areas.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has intensified fire prevention and public safety education campaigns across Eastern Region communities including Nkawkaw, Kwahu Tafo, and Koforidua Zongo, conducting inspections, door-to-door sensitisation and outreach programmes to educate residents on fire prevention measures, LPG safety, electrical safety and emergency response procedures.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in Assin North rescued a suspected attacker from an angry mob after he allegedly trespassed onto a cocoa farm and attempted to attack a teenager with a stick. The suspect was beaten by residents before local intervention and police arrival allowed his rescue; the district commander condemned the growing trend of mob justice in the area.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mrs Vera Beyuo, wife of the MP for Lambussie, has begun distributing about 500 free school uniforms to girls across the constituency to promote school attendance and reduce financial barriers to girls' education. The distribution started at Hamile DA Junior High School and will continue at other schools in the constituency.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Health Directorate has launched an intensive public-education campaign targeting market women, traders, food vendors, schools, and community leaders with hygiene demonstrations and safe-water handling advice. The initiative was prompted by recurring cholera outbreaks, especially following recent floods in the region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra has begun a two-day pilot capacity-building workshop at Akatsi College of Education, focusing on strengthening research capacity, academic publishing, doctoral supervision, and responsible AI use in higher education. The initiative involves four Colleges of Education selected from 49 nationwide: two from the Volta Region (Akatsi and Peki) and two from the Eastern Region (Mount Mary and Presbyterian Women's College in Aburi).
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti South Regional Police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of murdering Abdul Jabal Suleman during a gang attack at Abompe New Site in Obuasi on July 9. The suspect, apprehended in the Upper East Region, had been on the Obuasi Police wanted list; his 22-year-old girlfriend was also arrested and is assisting investigations.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama visited the University of Health and Allied Sciences and pledged government support to complete its Multi-Purpose Laboratory Complex, which is 72 per cent complete and is expected to accommodate about 1,200 students and staff with specialised laboratories in medical imaging, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, nutrition, prosthetics and anatomy.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has assured that flood recovery operations will continue until affected communities are fully restored, saying the two-day National Clean-Up Exercise was only the beginning of a broader sanitation campaign. The Minister toured selected Assemblies in Accra to assess post-cleanup operations including waste evacuation and refuse collection decongestion across flood-affected areas.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking at Ho Municipal Hospital's centenary celebration, President Mahama pledged to recruit 16,000 nurses across two phases to strengthen healthcare service delivery, particularly in underserved communities, and reaffirmed government commitment to the Free Primary Healthcare Programme and Universal Health Coverage.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested three suspects following the interception of approximately five million tramadol tablets worth an estimated GH¢100 million at Accra International Airport. Preliminary investigations indicate the shipment was intended for distribution within Ghana and possibly other sub-regional countries, and investigators suspect links to a wider drug trafficking syndicate.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change says climate change is no longer a future threat but a current public health emergency worsening disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and pressure on health systems across Africa. He called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and development partners at the launch of two African-led consortiums on climate and health in Accra.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 20 schoolchildren and one adult died when a bus carrying pupils from King David Junior School on a study tour crashed in eastern Uganda's Kapchorwa area on Thursday evening. Preliminary investigations attribute the crash to a mechanical fault that caused the driver to lose control on Chekwatit Hill, a stretch of road with a history of serious accidents.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Accounting Staff Association of Ghana is calling for its members to be transferred onto the Controller and Accountant General's Department payroll, arguing that the delay breaches the Public Financial Management Act, 2016. The association's National President says health accountants are being treated unfairly compared to accountants in other public institutions already under the department's management.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Ministry has urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate and arrest an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains at large. The Ministry states the teacher's misconduct was deliberate and intentional, contrary to his claim that it was unintentional, and says they have seen videos of similar inappropriate behaviour involving other students.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National President of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana has urged the government and health sector employers to honour agreements with nurses and midwives, warning that delays in implementation are fuelling migration of skilled health professionals from the country. He stressed that improved conditions of service and trust built through faithful implementation of negotiated agreements are essential to retaining healthcare workers.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama announced plans to recruit 16,000 nurses in two phases to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve access to quality care, particularly in underserved areas. Speaking at Ho Municipal Hospital's 100-year celebration on July 16, he also reaffirmed commitment to the Free Primary Healthcare Programme and highlighted ongoing government investments in cardiac centres, hospital upgrades, and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Inspector General of Police Special Operations Team arrested 54 suspected narcotics dealers and users—49 males and 5 females, including 11 Malian nationals—in a security operation targeting crime-prone communities in Kumasi. Police recovered quantities of suspected narcotics and other items during the raids.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a newly completed laboratory complex at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, describing it as a strategic investment that will strengthen Ghana's scientific research ecosystem and advance vaccine development, disease surveillance, and health innovation capabilities.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Narcotics Control Commission arrested three suspects after intercepting approximately five million tramadol tablets valued at GH¢100 million at Accra International Airport. Preliminary investigations indicate the consignment was intended for distribution within Ghana and possibly other countries in the sub-region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Victor Wutor, Vice President of the Ghana College of Pharmacists, has called for stringent regulation of aphrodisiacs to prevent a public health crisis, citing rising demand fuelled by lifestyle diseases and social taboos around sex and mental health that drive men to unregulated roadside products.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change says Africa must treat climate change as a present public health crisis, not a future threat, as it is already worsening disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and straining health systems. He called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and development partners at the launch of two African-led research consortiums on climate and health, hosted by KNUST in partnership with Wellcome Trust.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Communications' M-CODe unit has launched a nationwide monitoring exercise to track sanitation performance of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, focusing on waste management, drainage desilting, public education, enforcement of sanitation by-laws, and cleanliness in markets and other public spaces.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr. Jefferson Seneadza told journalists at the Africa Extractive Media Fellowship that they should learn to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance their work, emphasizing that AI must be combined with professional skills and ethics. He taught prompt engineering techniques and warned against overloading prompts, ignoring verification, and blind trust in AI systems.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Food and Drugs Authority in Upper West Region safely disposed of expired, unregistered, and banned consumer products seized across the region's 11 municipalities and districts between January 2025 and March 2026. The destroyed items included 89 cartons of banned mixed alcoholic drinks and unregistered cosmetics containing hydroquinone, an ingredient prohibited in skin-lightening products since 2015.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-UK entrepreneur Derrick Abaitey, host of Konnected Minds podcast, credits his then-girlfriend, now wife, for helping him purchase his first home after a conversation with a fellow entrepreneur prompted him to reconsider his financial priorities and invest in property rather than focus solely on his pharmacy business.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court sentenced a 32-year-old teacher to 12 years' imprisonment after he was found guilty of defiling a 12-year-old pupil during private French lessons at the child's home. The teacher threatened the victim and warned her not to report the incident.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty-one Persons with Disabilities in Oforikrom Municipality received livelihood support packages including deep freezers, sewing machines, assistive devices, and start-up capital for businesses, funded through the District Assembly Common Fund and presented by the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Ministry has called on the Ghana Police Service to urgently locate and arrest an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains at large following a nationwide manhunt. The Ministry claims the teacher's conduct was deliberate and intentional, contradicting his recent interview claim that it was unintentional, and notes it has evidence of similar inappropriate behaviour involving other students.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National President of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana has urged government and health employers to honour agreements with nurses and midwives, citing delays in implementation as a driver of migration. He stressed that improved conditions of service and trust built on faithful implementation of negotiated agreements are essential to retaining healthcare workers and improving quality care.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police in Wa have launched investigations after a newborn baby boy's lifeless body was discovered Friday morning at the refuse dump of Sem-B Hotel by a cleaner during routine sanitation duties.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Inspector General of Police Special Operations Team arrested 54 suspected narcotics dealers and users, including 11 Malian nationals and five females, in a major intelligence-led operation across multiple communities in Kumasi. Police recovered quantities of suspected narcotics and other items during the raids on crime-prone areas.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama has announced that the University of Health and Allied Sciences is set to house one of West Africa's largest laboratory complexes upon completion of an ongoing laboratory block project, which is now more than 70 percent complete and will boost medical education, research, and vaccine development in Ghana.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has opened a newly completed laboratory complex at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, which he says will strengthen Ghana's scientific research ecosystem and advance vaccine development, disease surveillance, and health innovation.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Smile Train will convene the Indo-Africa Cleft Conference in Goa, India, from July 20–23, 2026, bringing together more than 50 healthcare professionals from 18 African countries to strengthen collaboration and improve access to comprehensive cleft treatment.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Victor Wutor, Vice President of the Ghana College of Pharmacists, has called for stringent regulation of aphrodisiacs, warning of a looming public health crisis from unregulated substances like Vigour Man and African Black Ant sold openly at markets and bus stops. He attributes the surge in demand to lifestyle diseases causing erectile dysfunction and the lack of open discussion about sex and mental health, which drives men toward informal herbalists instead of clinics.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police in the Volta Region have launched investigations into the suspected abduction of an eight-month-old baby boy at Kpando Market on 16 July 2026. An unidentified fair-complexioned woman in her mid-thirties, wearing an orange top and black trousers, allegedly volunteered to hold the child while the mother completed a groundnuts transaction, then disappeared with the infant.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation's M-CODe entity has launched a nationwide monitoring exercise to assess how Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives are implementing government sanitation policies, focusing on waste management, drainage desilting, public education, by-law enforcement, and cleanliness in markets and flood-prone areas.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr. Jefferson Seneadza, a technology specialist, has called for journalists to learn artificial intelligence tools while maintaining professional skills and ethics. He lectured cohort 11 of the Africa Extractive Media Fellowship at the University of Ghana Business School on prompt engineering, emphasizing how clear, structured instructions can guide AI systems to produce better outputs.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
MTN Ghana Foundation has commissioned an ICT and Robotics Centre at New Asafo M/A Basic School in the Asokwa Municipality, Ashanti Region, valued at GH¢946,189.71. The facility, equipped with 35 computer workstations and robotics equipment, is designed to advance STEM education and digital literacy among pupils.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Car Dealers Association has appealed to the Asantehene to intervene in what they say are unfair evictions by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly along the Ahodwo-Santasi stretch for a dual carriageway project. The association says the KMA has begun demolishing structures and forcing dealers to move without providing an alternative site, despite promises and two years of engagement.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has launched a National Entrepreneurship Pilot Programme for Senior High Schools in partnership with Procus Ghana Limited, piloting the initiative at Achimota School and two other schools in Greater Accra during the 2026/2027 academic year. The 10-month programme aims to equip students with practical entrepreneurial skills and foster a mindset of job creation and problem-solving through structured curriculum and experiential learning.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Drugs Authority in the Upper West Region has safely disposed of expired, unregistered, and banned consumer products seized across all 11 municipalities and districts between January 2025 and March 2026, including 89 cartons of banned mixed alcoholic drinks and cosmetic products containing the banned ingredient hydroquinone.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A domestic fire at Ofankor destroyed several wooden structures and their contents, but the Ghana National Fire Service prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. No injuries or fatalities were recorded, though the cause remains under investigation.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police DOVVSU arrested a 44-year-old man in Ketu South Municipality on allegations of sexually exploiting his 16-year-old daughter since age 10, including arranging encounters with other men. The abuse came to light when the victim disclosed it to a teacher after her father refused to pay her examination fees.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah has called for transparent, fair and merit-based admissions into Ghana's Health Training Institutions, saying the quality of healthcare delivery depends on the calibre of students admitted. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Training Institutions Conference in Kumasi, she outlined reforms including timely trainee allowances, PhD scholarships for 30 health tutors, specialist nursing programmes, and improved admissions processes.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A driver and his mate were discovered dead under mysterious circumstances at Elsie Hotel in Nkawkaw after checking in from Donkorkrom. The hotel manager and security guard have been arrested to assist police investigations into the cause of death.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Municipal Chief Executive for Juaben in Ashanti Region says overlapping police jurisdictions from three separate commands—Konongo, Bekwai and Ejisu—are undermining efforts to combat illegal mining in the municipality, as officers from different commands conduct separate operations in the same areas and sometimes confront each other.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court has sentenced 32-year-old Hondana Mensah to 12 years' imprisonment for defiling a 12-year-old pupil during private French lessons at the child's residence. The teacher, who had been providing lessons for about four years, allegedly assaulted the student on July 8, 2026, and threatened her with shame and academic failure if she reported the incident.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty-one Persons with Disabilities in Oforikrom Municipality received livelihood support packages funded through the District Assembly Common Fund, including deep freezers, sewing machines, assistive devices, and start-up capital for various businesses. The Municipal Chief Executive said the municipality has over 400 recorded persons with disabilities and pledged to extend the program to all of them.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to reduce sugar intake and avoid eating heavy meals late at night, warning that such habits increase the risk of diabetes and other health problems. He linked excessive sugar consumption to cancer, noting that cancer cells thrive on sugar, and advised eating foods like banku, akple and fufu during the day rather than at night.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama announced that the government aims to eliminate the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027 through construction of 16 new schools and expansion of existing facilities, financed by a $300 million World Bank facility approved by Cabinet.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that UHAS is on course to house one of the largest laboratory complexes in West Africa upon completion of an ongoing laboratory block project that is now more than 70 percent complete. The facility is expected to boost medical education, research, and vaccine development in Ghana and strengthen the university's international standing.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in the Volta Region are investigating the suspected abduction of an eight-month-old baby boy at Kpando Market on 16 July 2026, when an unidentified woman is said to have taken the child from a groundnut trader and disappeared.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The MTN Ghana Foundation has commissioned an ICT and Robotics Centre valued at GH¢946,189.71 at New Asafo M/A Basic School in Asokwa Municipality, Ashanti Region, equipped with 35 computer workstations and robotics training equipment to advance STEM education and digital literacy among pupils.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has launched a National Entrepreneurship Pilot Programme for Senior High Schools in partnership with Procus Ghana Limited, piloting it at Achimota School and two other schools in Greater Accra during the 2026/2027 academic year. The 10-month programme aims to equip students with entrepreneurial skills through a structured curriculum covering opportunity identification, venture design, and practical business development.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A domestic fire at Ofankor near Roland Hotel destroyed several wooden structures and their contents, but firefighters from the Amasaman and Madina Fire Stations responded promptly and prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. No injuries or fatalities were recorded, and the cause is under investigation.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of Ghana Police arrested a 44-year-old man in Ketu South Municipality, Volta Region, over allegations of sexually exploiting his 16-year-old daughter since she was about 10 years old. According to the Municipal Department of Social Welfare, the victim disclosed repeated exploitation, including facilitated encounters with other men, after telling a teacher her father refused to pay examination fees following her refusal to comply with his demands.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah has called for transparent, fair and merit-based admissions into Ghana's Health Training Institutions, saying the calibre of students admitted affects healthcare delivery quality. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Training Institutions Conference in Kumasi, she outlined various Ministry of Health reforms including timely trainee allowances, funded PhD scholarships for 30 health tutors, specialist nursing programmes, and improved admissions processes.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A driver and his mate were discovered unresponsive in their room at Elsie Hotel in Nkawkaw after checking in during a journey from Donkorkrom. The hotel manager and a security guard have been arrested to assist investigations into the deaths, with police working to determine the exact cause.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Juaben Municipal Chief Executive says overlapping jurisdiction among three police commands—Konongo, Bekwai, and Ejisu—is undermining efforts to combat illegal mining, creating confusion and hampering coordinated enforcement in communities such as Pemanase, Akronwe, and Achiase.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has raised concerns over worsening health sector indicators, including rising neonatal mortality and delays in ambulance response times, as outlined in the 2025 Annual Progress Report. He emphasised the need for greater accountability from government ministries and agencies, stressing that Ghanaians are increasingly focused on measuring the tangible impact of public spending on national development targets.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
KonnectedMinds Podcast CEO Derrick Abaitey urges young people to stop chasing high-profile mentors and instead seek guidance from accessible people in their communities who possess relevant skills and knowledge.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has advised Ghanaians to reduce sugar intake and avoid heavy meals late at night, citing links to diabetes, cancer, and other health problems. He suggested consuming sugar in moderation and eating meals like banku, akple, and fufu during the day rather than after 7 p.m.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mary Jo Campbell, mother of Kardashian-Jenner "momager" Kris Jenner, has died aged 91. Campbell appeared multiple times on the family's reality programmes including Keeping Up with the Kardashians since 2007.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National House of Chiefs has extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his passing as a "monumental loss" to Dagbon, chieftaincy, and the nation. The House noted his reign was marked by commitment to peace, reconciliation, unity, and preservation of Dagbon's cultural heritage.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian broadcaster and music producer Jay Foley has resumed music production after stepping away for several years, recently working on a special EP featuring popular artistes that he plans to release as a celebration of his journey and contributions to Ghana's music industry.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following public scrutiny of entrepreneur Kwartemaa's marriage triggered by a dispute with content creator Aba Dope, television presenter AJ Poundz commented on Kwartemaa's wedding photograph urging people to pray against attacks on marriage, saying "if people know the attacks on marriage, they will pray and keep no friend."
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian content creator Wesley Kesse, who relocated to the United States 10 months ago, has announced he is leaving corporate life to focus fully on creativity after being laid off from his job two months after arriving in the US.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Gbewaa Palace in Yendi held the third day adua (mourning and prayer) for the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II, drawing thousands of mourners from across the country. Islamic funeral rites, traditional drumming, and cultural dances were performed, with attendees including political leaders, clergy, traditional leaders, and delegations from various ethnic groups.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana will hold a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign, promoting and preserving Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout beginning in March 2027.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian broadcaster and music producer Jay Foley has resumed music production after stepping away for several years, and is currently working on a special EP featuring popular artistes that he plans to release as a way of celebrating his contributions to Ghana's music industry.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of legendary Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician Ebo Taylor has announced that his burial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Wesley Methodist Church, Saltpond, with final funeral rites at Victoria Park the following day. Taylor died on February 7, 2026, at age 90 at Saltpond Hospital, one day after the launch of the inaugural Ebo Taylor Festival.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
TV actress AJ Poundz commented on internet entrepreneur Kwartemaa's wedding photograph on Instagram, urging her to pray against attacks on marriage, saying "If people know the attacks on marriage, they will pray and keep no friend." The comment comes after Kwartemaa faced online criticism and scrutiny over her marriage following a public altercation with content creator Aba Dope.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Brenda Fricker, an Irish actress who won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for My Left Foot and appeared in Home Alone 2 and the BBC's Casualty, has died at the age of 81.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian content creator and fashion influencer Wesley Kesse, who relocated to the United States 10 months ago, was laid off from his corporate job two months after moving and has announced he is returning to focus fully on creativity instead of balancing survival with his passion.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Gbewaa Palace in Yendi held the third day mourning and prayer (adua) for the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II, with thousands of mourners from across the country attending. Islamic funeral rites, traditional drumming and cultural dances were performed, with high-profile attendees including the NDC National Chairman, regional ministers, and various civic and traditional leaders.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana will launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign with a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, featuring Ghanaian artists including Stonebwoy, Obrafour, and others. The campaign, organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid and partners, aims to promote and preserve Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout in March 2027.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Football fans exhibit loyalty to clubs for decades without material reward, showing that the strongest brands create identity and community rather than merely selling products. The article argues companies should focus on building believers through tribal consumption and emotional ownership rather than simply attracting customers.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of legendary highlife and Afrobeat musician Ebo Taylor has announced his burial service for Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Wesley Methodist Church in Saltpond, with final funeral rites at Victoria Park the following day. Taylor died on February 7, 2026, at age 90, having been a pioneering figure in highlife and Afrobeat music for over six decades.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Brenda Fricker, who won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for My Left Foot and appeared in Home Alone 2 and the BBC's Casualty, has died at 81. Her agent and former colleagues paid tribute to her acting career and personal warmth.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Football fans' decades-long support of clubs despite disappointment shows that the strongest brands create identity and community rather than merely selling products. Companies should focus on building believers and tribal consumption rather than just attracting customers based on performance.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A North Korean defector now living in South Korea describes how attending BTS concerts represents a profound personal freedom—the ability to choose her own interests rather than follow regime-mandated loyalties. She grew up in a system where attendance at public events was controlled and culture was state-dictated, making her newfound autonomy in supporting K-pop artists deeply meaningful.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Derrick Abaitey, now founder and host of Konnected Minds podcast, revealed that he began pursuing music at age 11 in Ghana after being inspired by a senior student named Vibrations who mentored him in rap and songwriting fundamentals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian defender Terry Yegbe played the full match as Lech Poznan defeated Gornik Zabrze 3–1 in the Polish Super Cup final on Thursday, securing his first trophy with the club in his debut game.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA generated a record $7.6bn from Qatar 2022 and is expected to exceed that at the 2026 tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico, with revenues over the four-year cycle approaching $13bn from broadcasting, licensing, sponsorship and ticket sales. While FIFA and corporate sponsors benefit, fans face high costs for tickets and travel.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight Division One League clubs have qualified for the 2026 X1 DOL Super Cup, with representatives from all three zones plus the two best third-placed clubs competing in a group-stage format. The tournament, sponsored by X1 Energy Drink, will see teams drawn into two groups of four competing for the title.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports that it assigned a transfer valuation to goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his World Cup performances, saying no official valuation has been communicated and any circulating figures are speculative.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Tuchel will stay on as England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following England's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina 2-1. The FA stated the players and Tuchel gave their all in the tournament despite missing their stated aim of winning the World Cup.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The European Broadcasting Union has released guidelines advising broadcasters on respectful camera angles for covering female athletics, developed with input from female athletes including Olympic medalists Holly Bradshaw and Ivana Spanovic. The guidelines aim to prevent sexualisation and address issues of social media abuse and mental health impacts caused by inappropriate camera angles and slow-motion replays during live competition coverage.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi set up two goals in the dying minutes of Argentina's World Cup semifinal against England, securing a 2-1 victory and a spot in the final against Spain. Messi said the fans wanted this victory more than any other because of what it means to face England in a semifinal and reach another World Cup final.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian defender Terry Yegbe played the full match as Lech Poznan defeated Gornik Zabrze 3–1 in the Polish Super Cup final, securing his first trophy with the club in his debut appearance.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joao Gomes, a Brazil international, is set to join Aston Villa from Wolves in a deal worth £38m (£34m initial plus £4m in add-ons), having left Wolves' training camp in Portugal for a medical on Thursday. Villa are addressing midfield gaps following the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and Amadou Onana's serious knee injury.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Argentina defender Cristian Romero called Gary Neville "stupid" for describing his centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez as "the best, worst centre-half pairing in the world" ahead of Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England. Both players were booked in the match but played a significant role in limiting England to two shots on target.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat, sparking a small melee between players. Bellingham could face Fifa disciplinary action for violent conduct, though the incident may be classified as petulant rather than violent.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach; Argentina scored twice in the final minutes through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to eliminate England. England had only 12% possession after taking the lead and introduced defenders rather than forwards.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will meet on the pitch for the first time when Argentina play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, though the two crossed paths in 2007 when Messi was a 20-year-old Barcelona starter and Yamal was just five months old — a meeting documented in photographs that resurfaced after Yamal helped Spain win Euro 2024.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The eight clubs qualified for the 2026 X1 Division One League Super Cup have been confirmed, featuring representatives from all three zones and the two best third-placed clubs. The teams will compete in two groups of four, with X1 Energy Drink as the tournament's headline sponsor.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports that it placed a transfer valuation on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating it has not authorised any individual or media outlet to communicate a transfer value on behalf of the club. The club said any figures circulating are speculative and remains open to considering offers that serve the best interests of both the player and the club.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Tuchel will remain England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following a 2-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon but conceded goals to Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The European Broadcasting Union has released guidelines advising broadcasters on respectful camera angles for live female athletics coverage, developed with input from female athletes. The guidelines aim to avoid sexualising action through unnecessary or inappropriate camera angles that can harm competitors and viewers.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi set up two goals in the final moments of Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England to reach the final against Spain on Sunday. Messi said the win was especially significant to Argentina's fans because of the historic rivalry between the nations.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nine of ten African teams advanced from group stage at the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament, but one after another suffered elimination in closing moments of knockout matches, with goals conceded in the 86th, 89th, 92nd, 93rd minutes and extra time. Only Tunisia failed to advance from the group stage.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is poised to join Aston Villa in a deal worth £38m (initial £34m plus £4m in add-ons), with the 25-year-old Brazilian international set to undergo a medical on Thursday. Villa are reinforcing midfield after losing Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and having Amadou Onana sidelined with injury.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Argentina defender Cristian Romero called Gary Neville "stupid" for describing his centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez as "the best, worst centre-half pairing in the world" ahead of Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England. Both defenders were booked in the match but helped limit England to two shots on target as Argentina came from behind to victory.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat, sparking a brief melee. Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary action, though the incident may be classified as petulant rather than violent conduct.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but conceded two goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach, with the team holding only 12% possession after taking the lead. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez noted the momentum shift as England brought on defensive players rather than pushing forward.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, who will face each other in Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, first met in 2007 when Messi held a five-month-old Yamal in a photograph taken at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium after his family won a competition to visit the away dressing room.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The incumbent president of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation, Frederick Lartey Otu, has been cleared by a three-member vetting committee to seek re-election for a third term at tomorrow's elective congress. He will compete against Charles Tsibo Cromwell for the presidency.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Asante Kotoko are set to appoint experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as their new head coach, ending their search for a permanent manager following Karim Zito's departure. Tinkler, 55, has managed several South African Premier Soccer League clubs and won three trophies during his coaching career.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 defeat in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. If found guilty of violent conduct, Bellingham risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association concluded a six-day FIFA Member Association Elite Refereeing Course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, bringing together 37 elite match officials for training in decision-making, match management, positioning, teamwork, and the Laws of the Game.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association reaffirmed its commitment to developing women's football during a FIFA Women's Football Campaign event in Dabala, outlining a grassroots strategy to increase female participation and create a pathway for talented young girls to progress to Ghana's national women's teams.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The incumbent president of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation, Frederick Lartey Otu, has been cleared by a vetting committee to seek re-election for a third term. He will compete against Charles Tsibo Cromwell for the presidency at tomorrow's elective congress.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died aged 89. The former West Indies all-rounder played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scored 8,032 runs and took 235 wickets, and was knighted for his services to cricket in 1975.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko have appointed experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as their new head coach, ending their search following Karim Zito's departure. Tinkler, a 55-year-old former Bafana Bafana midfielder with 45 caps, has managed several South African Premier Soccer League clubs and won three trophies during his coaching career.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If found guilty of violent conduct, the Real Madrid midfielder risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association concluded a six-day FIFA Elite Refereeing Course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, training 37 match officials in decision-making, match management, positioning, and application of the Laws of the Game to align Ghana's standards with international best practices.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association reaffirmed its commitment to developing women's football during a FIFA Women's Football Campaign in Dabala, announcing a grassroots strategy to increase female participation and create pathways for talented girls to reach Ghana's national women's teams.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler as head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Tinkler has managed several major South African clubs and guided Orlando Pirates to the CAF Champions League final and SuperSport United to the CAF Confederation Cup final.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Garfield Sobers, a legendary West Indies all-rounder regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died aged 89. Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets, and was knighted for his services to cricket in 1975.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama praised the Black Stars' 2026 World Cup performance, where Ghana reached the Round of 32 before losing to Colombia, and said maintaining the current squad and supporting Queiroz can build a stronger team capable of competing at future AFCON and World Cup tournaments.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has appointed Portuguese-South African tactician Eric Tinkler as head coach, effective immediately. Tinkler brings over 30 years of elite football experience, a CAF A License, and a track record with major South African clubs including Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United, where he achieved continental success.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Starlets midfielder Ernest Ofori is undergoing a two-week trial with Swedish side Falkenberg FF. The Great Somas FC captain has been in Sweden for assessment as part of a possible move managed by One World Sports Management.
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Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler for the 2026/27 season. Tinkler has managed several South African clubs including Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United, and won multiple domestic cup titles and reached CAF continental finals.
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Wayne Rooney says the FA should retain Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless Pep Guardiola becomes available, arguing there are few alternatives of comparable quality despite Tuchel's World Cup inexperience.
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FIFA generated a record $7.6 billion from Qatar 2022 and expects higher revenues from the 2026 tournament with its expanded 48-team format, with income from broadcasting, licensing, sponsorship, and ticket sales. The expanded tournament creates more financial opportunities for Fifa and broadcasters, though fans face higher costs.
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President John Mahama believes the Black Stars can grow stronger and compete at future tournaments if current players and technical staff are maintained and supported. Mahama praised the team's performance at the 2026 World Cup, where Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 before losing to Colombia.
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Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has appointed Portuguese-South African tactician Eric Tinkler as head coach with immediate effect. Tinkler brings over 30 years of elite football experience, a CAF A License, and a distinguished record coaching South African clubs and representing South Africa as a player at international tournaments.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Climate change is shaping economic activity, with rising temperatures and extreme weather placing pressure on infrastructure, agriculture, and supply chains. Governments, businesses, and communities are increasingly integrating climate resilience into long-term planning and investment strategies to reduce risks and strengthen economic stability.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US launched new strikes against Iran for a sixth consecutive night, with Centcom saying the attacks aimed to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities" and that US forces had boarded vessels as part of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's state media reported US missiles struck near the island of Qeshm, in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr (site of a nuclear power plant), and hit two bridges in Hormozgan province, with the BBC verifying an attack on one bridge west of Bandar Abbas.
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Nigeria has completed the voluntary evacuation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with a fifth evacuation flight carrying 305 returnees arriving in Lagos on July 15. The government said the evacuation followed talks with South African authorities over security concerns linked to xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to send government envoys to Ghana to deepen cooperation in addressing social and economic challenges, including migration pressures, unemployment, and service delivery gaps. Ramaphosa said his government aims to build partnerships with other African countries to tackle shared problems that transcend national borders.
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The Repairing International Development Conference opened in Accra with speakers calling for a fundamental transformation of the global development architecture to be more inclusive, equitable, and responsive to Africa and the Global South. A "Six Rs Framework" (reconnection, re-education, repair, rebuilding, reimagining, and resistance) was proposed to drive reform, with emphasis on centering local voices and stronger collaboration with Indigenous communities.
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Nigeria completed a voluntary evacuation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, with the final flight carrying 305 returnees arriving in Lagos on July 15. Nigeria has condemned the violence, including deaths of at least two nationals allegedly assaulted by security officials, saying xenophobia and violence against its citizens are unacceptable.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to send government envoys to Ghana to deepen cooperation on social and economic challenges, including migration pressures, unemployment, and service delivery gaps. The move follows President John Dramani Mahama's call for African countries to work together on problems that transcend national borders.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Repairing International Development Conference opened in Accra with calls for a fundamental transformation of the global development architecture to be more inclusive and responsive to Africa and the Global South. Speakers proposed a "Six Rs Framework" (reconnection, re-education, repair, rebuilding, reimagining, and resistance) and stressed the need for stronger collaboration between Indigenous communities and development institutions.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could harm bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Austria's Tyrol region has imposed restrictions on truck traffic across the Brenner Pass—Europe's busiest Alpine freight corridor, used by more than 2.4 million heavy goods vehicles yearly—to reduce congestion, noise and air pollution, but Italy and transport operators argue the measures delay deliveries and disrupt trade. The dispute is before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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A bus carrying pupils from King David Junior School crashed in eastern Uganda's Kapchorwa area on Thursday evening, killing at least 20 schoolchildren and one adult; preliminary investigations show the bus suffered a mechanical fault before the driver lost control on Chekwatit Hill.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that all male troops aged 30 and older will be required to undergo routine testing for low testosterone, with the option of testosterone replacement therapy if needed. Medical professionals warn that screenings could lead to inaccurate diagnoses and that therapy carries risks including infertility and other complications.
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Wildfire smoke from more than 140 active fires across Ontario has reduced Toronto's air quality to hazardous levels, obscuring landmarks and prompting health advisories as extreme heat and dry conditions complicate firefighting efforts and force evacuations in northwestern Ontario communities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could damage bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Austria's Tyrol region has introduced traffic restrictions to reduce pollution from the Brenner Pass, Europe's busiest Alpine freight corridor used by over 2.4 million heavy goods vehicles annually. Italy and business groups argue the measures delay deliveries and disrupt cross-border trade, while Austria says they are necessary to protect residents' health; the dispute is before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the family's consent, will conduct an independent autopsy on Bashiru Isak, a Ghanaian shot multiple times in Cape Town, South Africa. The decision follows unsuccessful attempts to obtain an autopsy report from South African authorities; Isak's remains arrived in Ghana on July 14, 2026.
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German centre-right politician Jens Spahn has been accused of double standards after announcing that he and his husband became parents using a surrogate mother in the US, despite surrogacy being banned in Germany — a policy backed by his Christian Democrat party and by Spahn himself years ago. Politicians from several parties, including his own, have called for his resignation.
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Andy Burnham, the new Labour leader backed by 379 Labour MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising his cabinet ahead of taking over as prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He pledged his appointments would reflect "all parts of our party" and "all communities," and outlined a vision including reforms to the social care system.
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Uganda's government has suspended all school trips after a bus crash in eastern Uganda killed at least 20 pupils and one adult on Thursday. Preliminary investigations suggest the bus had a mechanical fault before the driver lost control on a road in Kapchorwa district known for serious crashes.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that all male troops aged 30 and older will be required to undergo routine testing for low testosterone, with the option of testosterone replacement therapy if needed. Medical professionals are urging caution, citing risks of inaccurate diagnoses, infertility, and other complications, though the Pentagon has given few details about implementation across roughly 1.3 million active-duty troops.
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Iran has accused the US of hitting civilian infrastructure including bridges, a train station and an airport in air strikes since peace talks collapsed. BBC Verify confirmed an attack on a bridge in Hormozgan province, and provincial authorities said seven people were killed on Thursday night.
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Dense wildfire smoke from more than 140 active fires across Ontario has pushed Toronto's air quality to hazardous levels, obscuring landmarks and prompting health advisories, while mandatory evacuations continue in northwestern Ontario communities.
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada after hundreds of wildfires have left much of the northern US choked by smoke, accusing Canada of "willful negligence" in forest maintenance. As of Friday, about 888 fires were actively burning in Canada, with more than 190 in Ontario, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System.
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The White House defended Argentina's football team after they displayed a banner supporting their territorial claim to the Falkland Islands during their World Cup semi-final win against England, citing free speech protections; the UK's Downing Street called for Fifa to investigate the incident and reaffirmed British commitment to the Falklands.
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Jens Spahn, a centre-right German politician whose party opposes surrogacy, has faced calls to resign after revealing he and his husband became parents via a surrogate mother in the US. Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian Democrats and Christian Social Union, is accused of double standards for using surrogacy abroad while his party backs Germany's ban on the practice.
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Uganda's government has suspended all school trips following a Thursday bus crash that killed at least 20 pupils and one adult in Kapchorwa district, eastern Uganda. Preliminary investigations suggest the bus had a mechanical fault and the driver lost control on a stretch of road known for serious crashes.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran has accused the US of hitting civilian infrastructure including bridges, a train station and an airport in air strikes since peace talks collapsed. US Central Command says the attacks were intended to degrade Iranian military capabilities, and seven people were killed in strikes on Thursday night according to provincial authorities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah first warned that electing John Dramani Mahama would bring disaster on Ghana, then later declared God had chosen Mahama as the next president. The article examines where Ghanaians should place their trust—in prophecies, politicians, or accountable leadership—amid ongoing national challenges including floods and economic concerns.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A prophet's contradictory public statements about John Dramani Mahama's presidency—first warning it would bring disaster, later declaring God had chosen him—prompted reflection on where Ghanaians should place trust when politics and prophecy intersect, amid ongoing national challenges including floods and economic concerns.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →