Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticised the government's introduction of a Cross-Border E-Commerce VAT system, arguing it will increase costs for digital services and online shopping while exposing Ghanaians to potential double taxation on overseas purchases.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticised the government's introduction of a Cross-Border E-Commerce VAT system, arguing it will increase costs for digital services and online shopping while exposing Ghanaians to potential double taxation on overseas purchases.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie announced that Ghana's courts will introduce electronic filing, electronic authentication, and electronic service of court processes starting 1 October. The automation will begin with the Supreme Court in the new legal year and extend to the Court of Appeal and High Courts across the country.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) and Akonta Mining Company Limited have filed an appeal against their conviction by the Accra High Court in the Samreboi illegal mining case, challenging the entire judgment and arguing the convictions are unreasonable and unsupported by trial evidence.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang announced that government will issue a position paper outlining its response to the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendations. The government is examining the committee's proposals and remains committed to a transparent process, with particular focus on reforms to the administration of justice.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo rejected her brother's claim that his meeting with ex-President Kufuor was about family reconciliation, saying it was instead to seek her support for his bid to lead the Kristo Asafo Mission. She said she had offered him assistance believing they were reconciling, but later discovered his engagement with Kufuor was about church leadership, not restoring family ties.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has indefinitely postponed its Ablekuma West Constituency executive elections following petitions challenging the credibility of the electoral register, with hearings revealing significant irregularities including the removal of the constituency secretary's name.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene has destooled Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, the Kenyase II Manhene, who had reigned for 89 years since 1937. The destoolment was linked to violations of Asante customs and traditions, and nearly all his kingmakers were also destooled for violating their oath of office.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At a Tijjania Islamic faith celebration in the Bono East Region, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak advised Ghanaians not to allow partisan politics, religion, or tradition to divide the nation, emphasizing that peace and treating one another as siblings is essential for national development.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Ken Kuranchie denied that his Supreme Court case aims to secure a third term for President John Mahama, stating instead that it seeks clarity on the interpretation of Ghana's 1992 Constitution regarding consecutive presidential terms and eligibility after serving one term.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Ken Kuranchie says the 1992 Constitution contains a "genuine ambiguity" on presidential term limits and has brought a Supreme Court action seeking clarification of whether a president can return for another term after leaving office following one term, arguing that eligibility resets when a person leaves office.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), serving a 20-year sentence for illegal mining in Samreboi Forest, has apologized to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for remarks made during the 2024 election campaign, and is appealing for presidential clemency.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States has donated $4 million in military equipment including protective gear, radar systems and training materials to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance defence and surveillance capabilities. The donation is intended to support both the Ghana Army and Navy in responding to security challenges and addressing transnational threats.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Minister has called on MMDA staff to demonstrate discipline and regular attendance to improve government service delivery, expressing concern that absenteeism deprives citizens of essential services.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has held a three-day workshop in Accra bringing together government representatives, civil society, and development partners to identify gaps in Ghana's Human Capital Index and propose solutions to strengthen skills, health, and education outcomes. Officials stressed the strategy's focus on youth unemployment and developing industry-relevant skills.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Ken Agyei Kuranchie says his Supreme Court case on presidential term limits aims to resolve an ambiguity in Ghana's 1992 Constitution about whether a president who leaves office after one term can serve again, rather than to secure a third term for President John Mahama.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Speaker of Parliament on Monday launched the National Integrity Awards Scheme to celebrate ethical leadership and restore public trust in governance. He said Ghana must be a nation where honesty is celebrated, ethical leadership is valued, and integrity is the foundation of public life.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU)-Ghana has strongly opposed the proposed sale of a majority stake in VALCO, describing it as a threat to Ghana's strategic national interests and job security. The union staged a peaceful protest in Tema and submitted a petition to the President through the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, arguing that VALCO has made significant operational gains that make the proposed transaction unjustifiable.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Pan-African Parliament has called on African Union member states to adopt continental health frameworks into national law to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response, citing gaps in health systems and legal structures exposed by HIV, Ebola, COVID-19, mpox, Marburg and cholera outbreaks.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on Members of Parliament to rely on verifiable data and evidence in their arguments to reduce partisanship and improve the quality of parliamentary deliberations.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has announced a GH¢5,500 support package for Ghanaian evacuees returning from South Africa, comprising a GH¢5,000 reintegration grant, GH¢500 travel allowance, relief items, and NHIS registration. The two-phase evacuation exercise is expected to bring home nearly 2,000 Ghanaians, with the first phase having brought 926 returnees and the second phase expected to facilitate the return of about 1,000 more.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has argued that the Akufo-Addo administration laid the foundation for Ghana's successful completion of the IMF Extended Credit Facility programme, while acknowledging the current Finance Minister's role in guiding the final phase to completion. He attributes Ghana's earlier recovery efforts to government reforms that restored growth and reduced inflation, though pandemic responses and subsequent global shocks including the Russia-Ukraine war pushed inflation to 54.1 per cent in 2022 and necessitated a US$3 billion IMF programme.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has defended the Akufo-Addo administration's economic record, arguing it took critical decisions that helped Ghana navigate one of its most challenging periods. He highlighted improvements in economic growth, inflation management, and investor confidence by 2019, and said the decision to seek a US$3 billion IMF programme was necessary given domestic fiscal challenges and external shocks.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
KPMG Ghana has advised the government to implement new tax reforms announced in the Mid-Year Budget—including removal of 20% excise duty on locally produced beverages and electronic devices for tax tracking—through a phased approach with clear technical standards and transition arrangements to ensure business readiness.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Workers of the Volta Aluminium Company have opposed privatisation plans to sell a 70 percent equity stake to Arch Holdings Consortium, warning that the sale would undermine strategic industrial interests, threaten jobs, and reverse recent operational gains made by the state-owned company.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy has called on the government to fully disclose the accumulated liabilities of State-Owned Enterprises and the Bank of Ghana's capital position, saying the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review presents an incomplete picture of the country's fiscal health. The think tank noted that while the budget review acknowledges SOEs have accumulated liabilities equivalent to about three percent of GDP annually over the past decade and that a GH¢5 billion bond was issued in March to recapitalize the Bank of Ghana, it fails to disclose the total liabilities in cedi terms.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that the government is misrepresenting Ghana's economic turnaround by claiming it results solely from the current administration's management, when the IMF attributes it to a combination of programme implementation, debt restructuring, fiscal consolidation, structural reforms, and favourable external conditions.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama held bilateral talks with Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the Jubilee House, calling for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries focused on trade, investment, industrialisation, and private-sector partnerships. Mahama said Ghana's hosting of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat positions it to advance intra-African trade and economic integration.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party Italy Branch has elected Prince Boadu Boateng as Branch Secretary unopposed at a Delegates Conference in Modena, with 108 of 128 registered voters participating. Mr Boateng pledged to focus on reconciliation, reorganisation, restructuring, international relations and financial sustainability to strengthen the branch.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MP Patrick Yaw Boamah criticised the government's economic management, arguing that increased revenue must translate into improved conditions for citizens, including timely payment of public sector workers like doctors, nurses and teachers, and questioned why the government has not reported on its campaign promise to create 800,000 jobs.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sagnarigu MP Atta Issah has argued that budget performance should be judged by its impact on citizens' lives and macroeconomic indicators rather than political rhetoric. He cited improvements including inflation within 8%, bank lending rates down to 15.6%, and a 32.8% increase in private sector credit as evidence the economy is strengthening.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sagnarigu MP Atta Issah defended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson against Minority claims of insufficient revenue mobilisation, citing 2025 budget figures showing a shortfall of GH¢3.46 billion against a budgeted GH¢229.95 billion, and comparing this favourably to NPP-era shortfalls of GH¢3.71 billion (2017), GH¢2.59 billion (2018), and GH¢4.34 billion (2019).
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An EOCO investigator testified in the NSB trial that the GH¢49.1 million at issue came from a state account belonging to the agency, rejecting defence counsel's assertion that the Coordinator's Account-NSC was not a public account. The witness stated the account was opened on instructions of the National Security Coordinator for operational activities of the Bureau of National Communications, the NSB's predecessor.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pan-African Parliament adopted a resolution challenging African governments to honour the Abuja Declaration of 2001, which requires allocating at least 15% of annual national budgets to health. The Parliament warned that weak funding continues to expose the continent to public health threats and called on member states to establish contingency funds and strengthen legal frameworks for health emergency response.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Environment Minister Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has called for an end to short-term, politically branded development programmes in favour of long-term national policies that transcend successive governments, arguing that Ghana's inability to sustain initiatives beyond electoral cycles has contributed to slow socio-economic progress despite its human and natural resources.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Five Members of Parliament have reintroduced the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill to criminalise witchcraft accusations, outlaw witchfinders and witch doctors, and strengthen legal protections for victims of such allegations. The bill was previously passed by the Eighth Parliament in July 2023 but failed to become law after former President Akufo-Addo declined to grant presidential assent.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Nii Odoi Yemoh has called on Ghanaians to remember the Battle of Katamanso (also known as the Battle of Dodowa), fought on August 7, 1826, which brought together the Asante Empire against a coalition of coastal states including the Ga-Adangbe, Fante, Akuapem, Denkyira, Wassa, Ningo, Krobo, and Ada, transforming the political landscape of the then Gold Coast and influencing the course of Ghana's history.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dome Kwabenya MP Elikplim Akurugu toured ongoing road rehabilitation projects in her constituency and found some projects about 80 per cent complete, with drainage and gutter construction largely finished and asphalt surfacing remaining. The MP commended contractor progress but expressed concern over delays caused by utility service providers relocating electricity poles and water pipelines.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The IMF has approved the final review of Ghana's three-year Extended Credit Facility programme, unlocking a final disbursement of $371 million and bringing total receipts to $3 billion. Ghana will now transition to a 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument with the IMF to support ongoing economic reforms without providing new financing.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has criticised the Accra Metropolitan Assembly's order for residents and traders to cease activities and participate in a clean-up exercise on August 1, 2026, calling the approach "absurd" and arguing that sanitation officials are shifting their responsibilities to the public.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, was a special guest at this year's Maulud celebration in Prang, Bono East Region, an Islamic event marking the birthday of Prophet Mohammed that has been held for five decades and attracts Muslims across the country.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the NPP, has warned that Ghana could face constitutional uncertainty and political instability if the Supreme Court interprets Article 66 of the 1992 Constitution in a way that would permit a president to seek office beyond two elected terms. He described any such legal action as politically motivated and "sponsored."
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Inusah Fuseini has reaffirmed the NDC's commitment to respecting the 1992 Constitution's two-term limit for presidents, saying the party will adopt a unified position based on constitutional provisions despite some internal calls for President Mahama to seek another term.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney General Dominic Ayine has called for a stronger partnership between the Attorney General's Department and the Judiciary at the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary celebration in Accra, emphasizing that both institutions share a constitutional mandate and are bound by the rule of law despite their differing roles in justice administration.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP National Organiser has accused President Mahama of adopting a deceptive posture on the constitutional interpretation of presidential term limits, arguing that while the president has stated he will not seek more than two terms, his comments on a pending Supreme Court matter create room for a dangerous constitutional precedent. The NPP official insists Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution explicitly limits the presidency to two terms regardless of whether they are consecutive or non-consecutive.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government launched the National Urban Policy (2026–2035) and National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Strategy (2026–2035) to address flooding, housing shortages, congestion and unplanned settlements. A review of the previous urban policy, introduced in 2012, showed implementation reached only about 50 per cent of its intended outcomes, with gaps in affordable housing, urban financing, research, data systems and institutional coordination.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former President of the National House of Chiefs Togbe Afede XIV has cautioned that the absence of a constitutional limit on Supreme Court appointments could be exploited to advance political interests, and called for a critical review of the judicial appointment process to safeguard the court's independence.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking at the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary celebration, the President of the Asogli Traditional Area said high legal representation costs remain a major obstacle preventing many people from obtaining justice, urging the legal profession to ensure access regardless of financial circumstances.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank Group announced net revenue of US$1.3 billion, up 15% year-on-year, and profit before tax of US$423 million, up 6% in the first half of 2026. The pan-African banking group improved its cost to income ratio to a record low of 48.4% and saw digital transaction values rise by 33%.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana has launched its 2026 M'ahitti Promo campaign to award GH¢1 million each to three lucky customers over four months, alongside daily and weekly prizes totalling GH¢100 and GH¢20,000 respectively. The promotion, organised with Kunim Global, aims to encourage use of Telecel's digital ecosystem and reward customer loyalty across all regions.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson & Johnson has offered to pay up to $5.5bn to resolve approximately 69,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc-based baby powder causes ovarian cancer. The settlement, which requires approval from legal firms representing 95% of ovarian cancer claims, would provide up to $3bn next year with no additional payments due before 2028; J&J maintains the allegations are meritless but says the resolution allows it to move forward.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,056.03 per ounce on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer dollar and attention on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, with markets assessing the likelihood of interest rate changes in coming months.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tennessee's attorneys told a jury that Meta disregarded internal research showing Instagram's features like autoplay and infinite scroll caused eating disorders, depression and self-harm among teenagers, prioritizing profit over safety. Meta's defense maintains the company has been transparent about risks and works to find and fix problems.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport operators are set to meet the Ministry of Transport to discuss a proposed 30 per cent increase in transport fares, citing rising fuel prices and increasing vehicle spare parts costs. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has urged the government to reintroduce fuel price intervention measures to help ease the financial burden on transport operators and commuters.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's banking sector recorded strong growth in assets, deposits and loans during the first half of 2026, with total banking sector assets increasing to GH¢502.4 billion from GH¢384.3 billion year-on-year, while the sector maintained strong capital and liquidity positions and loan portfolio quality improved.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to place the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the centre of their development strategies and use it as a catalyst for industrialisation and economic transformation. His remarks came at the opening of a High-Level Conference on Governance, Critical Minerals and Conflict in Africa in Accra, where he stressed that Africa must responsibly harness its critical mineral resources to promote peace and drive sustainable economic transformation.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) embarked on a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow across Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify and promote investment opportunities in agribusiness, agro-processing, logistics, eco-tourism, mining-linked value addition and rural industrialisation. The roadshow, part of the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project, will engage local assemblies, traditional authorities and businesses in Sunyani, Techiman and Goaso to develop investment-ready projects and attract domestic and foreign investors.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The CEO of Servistar Minwax (WA) Limited has rejected a GH¢79,651,132.62 judgment debt awarded by Accra High Court against the Ghana Revenue Authority, saying his company is entitled to only about GH¢8,951,543 and that accepting the larger amount would be unethical.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The IMF Executive Board has approved the sixth and final review of Ghana's US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility programme, unlocking a final disbursement of approximately US$371 million and concluding the three-year bailout launched in May 2023. Ghana will transition to a new 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) that does not provide financing but is designed to sustain reforms and strengthen investor confidence, with the IMF stressing that the end of the bailout does not mark the end of reforms.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says innovation in the financial sector must be supported by strong regulation and consumer protection to ensure sustainable financial inclusion. The central bank pledged to strengthen oversight of digital financial services through high licensing standards, enhanced consumer protection, and a common early warning system for cyber resilience.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UNIDO has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with Ghana to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development, following the presentation of Open Letters by its Representative-designate, Dr Emmanuel Kalenzi, to Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister on 24 July.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A cybersecurity expert says Artificial Intelligence has become the only effective way to counter growing cybercrime, as criminals increasingly deploy AI-powered tools that conventional systems cannot detect. He argues that AI shifts cybersecurity from reactive defence to predictive, real-time automation capable of identifying and responding to threats before they cause damage.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says its regulatory framework aims to foster innovation while protecting consumers and maintaining financial system stability. According to the Head of the DEMI & PSP Office, regulation should complement innovation and safeguard vulnerable users of digital financial services.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reported that fraud cases in Ghana's digital financial services sector increased by 48 per cent in 2025, concentrated in payment services. The central bank is tightening licensing requirements and enhancing consumer protection measures to address the growing risks.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says improving lending conditions across the financial sector strengthen the case for regulatory reforms to support innovation and digital financial services while maintaining financial stability. The central bank is modernising its regulatory frameworks to encourage innovation in digital transformation and financial inclusion.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pension funds are being encouraged to diversify investments beyond government securities into private equity and venture capital to support Ghana's SMEs. The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association held a roundtable with pension trustees, regulators, and investors to examine investment strategies and build confidence in private capital allocation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
SMEs in Ghana and Africa have unrealised potential due to deficient financial management capabilities; research by the University of Ghana Business School indicates that targeted financial literacy interventions can increase SME profits by approximately 26%, and digital financial tools offer a pathway to formalisation and sustainable growth.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank's Executive Director of Corporate and Investment Banking said digital innovation is reshaping how people live, work, and transact, redefining access to economic opportunity and enabling individuals, businesses, and communities to participate in the formal economy regardless of geography, income, or background.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has completed its three-year Extended Credit Facility with the IMF, with the Board approving a final disbursement of US$371 million. The Finance Ministry said the completion reflects progress in fiscal discipline, reduced inflation, and strengthened external buffers, and Ghana will now move into a 36-month Non-Bailout Policy Coordinating Instrument with the IMF.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The inaugural Ecobank-Joy Business Financial Dialogue Series was held in Accra on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech operators and industry leaders to discuss how digital payments and financial technology can expand access to formal financial services among underserved communities.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation is funding two major road projects in its host communities: the 2.26km Budo City to Bogoso Junction road, estimated at $1.26 million and expected to be completed this year, and the 14.2km Samahu-Pepesa road, expected to cost $5.3 million and be completed by the end of next year. Local residents and chiefs praised the Foundation for easing transportation difficulties and helping farmers move produce to markets.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Melcom Group held a prize presentation ceremony in Accra to honour 34 lucky winners of its Kickoff Sale Promotion 2026. Prize winners received brand-new vehicles, 98-inch televisions, Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 smartphones, refrigerators, soundbars, and shopping vouchers.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Trade Minister has called on Ghana International Bank to increase financing for export-ready businesses and SMEs to accelerate export growth and industrialisation. The Minister also encouraged the bank to explore investment in agro-processing, particularly cocoa, cashew and oil palm value chains, and noted government plans to expand the Ekumfi Juice Factory to increase fruit processing and boost UK market presence.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The IMF Executive Board has approved the final review of Ghana's three-year US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility programme, unlocking a final disbursement of approximately US$371 million and bringing total disbursements to the full US$3 billion. The Ministry of Finance described the completion as a major milestone in Ghana's economic recovery, reflecting progress in restoring macroeconomic stability through fiscal discipline and structural reforms.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Head of FinTech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana has called for a shift from simply expanding access to financial services to improving the financial well-being of Ghanaians, arguing that while the country has increased payments and account access, products offering long-term security—such as savings, credit, insurance, and pensions—remain unavailable to many, particularly women, informal workers, rural communities, and MSMEs.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An economist warns that increases in transport fares driven by rising fuel prices could raise inflation, food prices, and the cost of living in Ghana, as the country's reliance on road transport means higher costs are passed to consumers. Rising fuel import costs could also strain Ghana's external accounts and weaken the cedi, further fueling inflation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
According to Owuraku Asare, Head of the FinTech and Innovation Department, the adoption of AI-powered credit assessment tools and improved access to data are helping fintech firms reduce non-performing loans, strengthen digital lending, and expand financial inclusion by enabling better risk assessment and faster lending decisions.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Road transport operators have suspended a proposed 30% fare increase to await developments in the next fuel pricing window expected on Friday, after government appealed for time to implement measures aimed at reducing petroleum prices. The unions' leadership agreed to the temporary suspension following discussions with government, though they assess fuel prices are likely to rise again.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's building cost inflation increased to 3.1 percent in June 2026 from 2.7 percent in May, driven mainly by building materials which account for 76.5 percent of the index. Plant and equipment costs emerged as an emerging risk with annual inflation surging to 16 percent, while labour costs declined.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Secondary-market activity strengthened markedly, with turnover increasing 177.86% week-on-week to GH¢5.01 billion, driven mainly by 2027-2030 maturities (58.93% of trades). Databank Research expects momentum to continue supported by month-end rebalancing, an anticipated IMF disbursement of US$318 million, and the Mid-Year Budget's GH¢30 billion sinking-fund commitment.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis compares Ghana's 2026 budget commitments against first-half 2026 reported figures from the mid-year fiscal policy review, examining infrastructure spending and other sectoral allocations with citations to both budget documents and their appendices.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank grew profit after tax 46.4 percent to GH¢1.23 billion in the first half of 2026, even as Ghana's interest rates fell sharply and the sector's net interest margins compressed. The bank's strong performance was driven by a 28.9 percent reduction in funding costs rather than wider lending spreads.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is implementing power sector reforms aimed at financial sustainability and preventing debt accumulation owed to Independent Power Producers, with renegotiated IPP agreements generating more than $240 million in savings. The Deputy Energy Minister said IPPs are currently being paid 80 to 90 percent monthly, with improved revenue collections from distribution companies contributing to stronger financial discipline.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Security Council and National Security impounded nine excavators in an anti-galamsey operation at the Airport Community in Obuasi Municipality. Officials from multiple agencies assessed land degradation at the site; the Deputy Regional Security Coordinator noted that three previously disabled excavators had been repaired and returned to operation by illegal miners.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices extended declines as the U.S. suspended air strikes against Iran and both sides signalled openness to negotiations, with Brent crude down 1.66% to $86.89 per barrel — its lowest since July 20. The potential resolution eased concerns around regional conflict disrupting global energy flows.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana says approximately 74 cents of every dollar generated by the Tarkwa mine remains in Ghana through taxes, royalties, government dividends, employee salaries, local procurement and community investment. The company reported paying about GH¢5.8 billion to the Government in 2025 and spending approximately GH¢8.8 billion on community development.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana has defended its application to renew the Tarkwa mining lease, citing GH¢5.8 billion in taxes, royalties, dividends and statutory payments in 2025, and GH¢8.8 billion in local procurement spending, while stressing its long-standing engagement with traditional authorities and host communities.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana has disputed claims by the Apinto Divisional Council over the renewal of its Tarkwa mining leases, stating that the council's position does not reflect the company's longstanding partnership with traditional authorities and host communities. The company said it has operated the Tarkwa mine for over three decades and maintained regular engagement with community representatives.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion article argues that arrest and enforcement alone cannot solve Ghana's galamsey crisis, and that the country needs a framework combining strong enforcement with structured economic inclusion and legal alternatives to illegal mining.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa told Australia's incoming High Commissioner that Ghana wants to deepen cooperation on sustainable mining reforms and renewable energy, particularly solar expansion as part of its energy transition.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana has defended its bid to renew mining leases for the Tarkwa Mine, stating it paid GH¢5.8 billion in taxes and GH¢8.8 billion on local procurement in 2025, and invested $110 million in infrastructure, while emphasizing its 30-year commitment to community engagement and responsible mining.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The chief and people of Salma in Ellembelle District have distanced themselves from claims of community endorsement of Adamus Resources Limited, reaffirming their opposition to the company's operations and citing environmental degradation, broken promises, and disrespect for community engagement.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Natural Resource Governance Institute has warned that Ghana's strong gold exports and improved fiscal position mask structural weaknesses in the petroleum sector and governance gaps that require urgent reform. Ghana's oil production is projected to decline to 37.95 million barrels in 2026 from 46.35 million in 2025 due to maturing fields and reserve depletion.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Millennium Development Authority CEO told a Accra conference on July 27 that Africa's future will be defined not by its critical mineral resources but by how wisely they are governed, and that effective governance can promote economic justice, democratic governance, and peace while preventing conflict in resource-rich communities.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Professor Williams Peprah has urged the government to explore closer energy cooperation with Nigeria to reduce Ghana's fuel import costs, citing global supply disruptions and longer shipping routes from geopolitical tensions as drivers of high petroleum prices.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A three-day conference organised by the Open Society Foundations is taking place in Accra to examine the nexus between governance, critical minerals, and conflict in Africa. Speakers emphasised that transparent and inclusive governance is needed for critical minerals to drive development rather than deepen inequality and instability.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh called on African countries to build industries and add value to critical minerals rather than exporting raw materials, citing the opportunity to create decent jobs and strengthen peace on the continent. The call was made at a high-level conference on Governance, Critical Minerals and Conflict in Africa organised by the Open Society Foundations in Accra.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Omanbapa AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser plant to boost food production and reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers. The facility, to be located between the Ashanti and Ahafo regions, will initially operate as a blending plant before transitioning to full processing within one to two years.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have urged farmers to adopt climate-smart farming practices, including improved land preparation, drainage, crop selection, and use of weather information, to minimise crop losses from flooding. The advice follows June floods that affected farming communities in the Volta Region and other parts of Ghana.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, in collaboration with Coconut Federation-Ghana and AgriOne Technologies, donated coconut seedlings to the University of Ghana during its Green Week 2026 celebration to promote environmental sustainability and climate-smart agriculture. The initiative is framed as part of Ghana's horticultural sector development and precedes the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 scheduled for September 3–5 in Accra.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chiefs and residents of Atronie in the Sunyani Municipality say they will invoke their local deity against illegal miners if the government does not stop galamsey activities destroying farmlands, crops, water bodies and the Amoma River.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Next Door Farms worker was shot and seriously wounded by suspected illegal chainsaw operators at Abesewa Forest in the Ahafo Ano South East District after the company confronted them felling newly planted trees. Two suspects have been arrested and are in police custody at Tepa Divisional Police Station.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has signed a memorandum with Omanbapa AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser plant between the Ashanti and Ahafo regions, initially operating as a blending plant before transitioning to full processing within one to two years. The project aims to boost food production, reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers, and create income opportunities for farmers by purchasing agricultural waste materials as raw materials.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chiefs in Atronie, Sunyani Municipality, have threatened to invoke their local deity to stop galamsey operators if the government fails to intervene. They report that illegal miners are destroying farmland, water bodies, and vegetation, including polluting the Amoma River, and that police and municipal assembly complaints have gone unanswered.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Hundreds of residents from four communities in Bekwai Municipality staged a demonstration against Day Shine Quarry, alleging the company's operations have destroyed farms and buildings, caused health hazards through dust and blasting, and left residents uncompensated. The Assembly Member for Adankragya Electoral Area called for the quarry to suspend operations and consult affected communities within one week.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cocoa farmers from Guan District in Oti Region besieged the COCOBOD office in Hohoe to demand payment for cocoa beans delivered to Licensed Buying Companies between November and February. The farmers, who have not received payment despite the government's announcement of GH¢2.6 billion released to LBCs, have issued a three-day ultimatum threatening to return in larger numbers and occupy the premises if their concerns are not addressed.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana called on corporate institutions to strengthen partnerships with faith-based organisations to support vulnerable communities, citing the bank's collaboration with the Anglican Church of Ghana on education, water and sanitation, and health projects.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Okomfo Anokye Senior High School has qualified for the National Science and Maths Quiz championship after winning the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers with 47 points, defeating Namong SHS (44 points) in a final-riddle contest. The victory marks the school's return to the national competition after a two-year absence, following its maiden qualification in 2023.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court remanded 35-year-old online pastor Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng into police custody over alleged romance fraud involving seven complainants. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime by defrauding through false pretences; Kwarteng also faces a charge of non-consensual sharing of intimate images to be prosecuted before the High Court.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Cheloo, 29, was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment by the Bolgatanga Circuit Court for robbery and possession of stolen motorbikes and an iPhone. He was arrested in June 2025 at his residence in Zebilla, Bawku West District, and items recovered during a police search matched property stolen in the robbery case.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asokore Mampong District Court has remanded two additional suspects, Mohammed Amadu and Halidu Issaka, in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Yusuf Zakari at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi. The deceased was allegedly attacked by a group at a cattle kraal on July 19, 2026, after being accused of stealing GH¢4,800, and died after being referred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Armed robbers shot and robbed a 32-year-old mobile money vendor at Militia Junction near Agona Swedru on Sunday evening, making away with an undisclosed amount before fleeing into a nearby bush. The victim was shot in the upper left part of his stomach and referred to Cape Coast Teaching Hospital after bullets were found lodged in his abdominal cavity.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gaala EP Junior High School Alumni Association has unveiled the theme "Gaala @30: Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future" and scheduled a week-long celebration for September 28 to October 4, 2026, featuring an official launch, commissioning of alumni-funded projects, competitions, sports, mentorship sessions, and reconnection events.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sissala East Municipal Assembly has disbursed GH¢280,000 from the District Assemblies' Common Fund to 45 Persons with Disabilities (31 females and 14 males) to support education, healthcare, and business ventures. The support also included 60 goats distributed to 12 individuals, 48 bags of fertilizer and weedicides for six farmers, and a specialized water tricycle tanker for an entrepreneur.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A jury at the Accra High Court requested that Safina Adizatu Mohammed remove her nose mask while in the dock because they could not see her face, though she could see theirs. The trial judge ordered her to remove the mask when entering the dock and replace it afterwards, after her counsel explained she was wearing it due to illness. Mohammed is standing trial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Frank Kofi Osei, and has pleaded not guilty.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has handed over 2,000 additional laptops to the University of Ghana for the One Million Coders Programme, bringing the total supplied to 2,500. The laptops will support training in coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics and software development to equip Ghanaians with digital skills for the modern economy.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Telecel Ghana Foundation graduated 500 young learners from its fourth cohort of the DigiTech Academy, an after-school programme in robotics, coding, web design and mobile application development for upper primary and junior high school students. The students showcased over 80 prototype technologies designed to solve community challenges, including smart wheelchairs, heartbeat monitoring systems, fire alert systems, and solar panel innovations.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George called on technology companies, telecommunications operators, financial institutions and other private sector organisations to support the One Million Coders Programme through internships, mentorship, scholarships, equipment and employment opportunities. George said the government's ambition of training one million Ghanaians in digital skills requires sustained collaboration among government, academia and industry.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Northern Region police arrested two suspected drug dealers and seized 170 parcels of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation in Katariga on 27 July 2026. Both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp in an intelligence-led operation at Katariga in the Tamale Metropolis on July 27, 2026. The suspects are in custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be brought before court.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two men and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp following an intelligence-led operation in Tamale on 27 July. The recovered items have been handed to the Regional Drugs Law Enforcement Unit for forensic processing and laboratory analysis.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Municipal Chief Executive for Yilo Krobo Assembly has told students to place confidence in God and hard work rather than juju or supernatural powers, warning that such beliefs are misleading and divert from values of diligence and perseverance needed for genuine success.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Climate Impact Lab report warns Ghana is caught in a "Mortality-Cooling Trap" where rising temperatures outpace electricity supply growth, projecting 19 additional heat-related deaths per 100,000 people by 2050 and over 4,000 additional deaths annually, with about a third of the population in high-risk areas.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is planning to expand access to tertiary education by establishing more public universities across Ghana, including support for the University of Mines and Technology's Kenyase campus with a GH¢100 million allocation. The initiatives include ensuring every regional capital has a higher learning institution and creating a National Teacher University to consolidate 48 public colleges of education.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 29-year-old farmer from Jasikan Municipality was stabbed with a motorbike key while trying to break up a fight between two young men in a nearby farming community on July 21, 2026. Surgeons at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra successfully removed the key from his skull on July 26, and he is now recovering.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has pledged to eliminate the double-track secondary education system within 24 months, supported by a $300 million World Bank facility for infrastructure expansion. The initiative includes GH¢3.4 billion allocated through GETFund in 2026 for student feeding under the Free SHS programme, alongside reforms to strengthen teacher professionalism and curriculum review.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A vehicle reportedly suffered brake failure and ploughed into pedestrians at Bukom Junction in Accra on Monday; eyewitnesses say more than three people, including a pregnant woman and a child, were killed or seriously injured, though exact casualty figures remain unconfirmed.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is considering establishing a National Teacher University that would bring all 48 public colleges of education under a single university system to strengthen teacher education and improve coordination among institutions. The move forms part of a broader plan to expand access to higher education, including establishing institutions in regional capitals and allocating GH¢100 million through GETFund in 2027 to expand the University of Mines and Technology campus at Kenyase.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 64-year-old man with End-Stage Renal Disease was admitted to Upper East Regional Hospital's Male Medical Ward on May 20, 2026, in critical condition and discharged on July 24, 2026, after more than two months of intensive medical and nursing care. The hospital staff organized a celebration to mark his recovery.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Life Care Technology has donated advanced medical equipment valued at GH¢5 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, comprising an Olympus Endoscopy Tower, 10 jaundice meters, and anaesthesia accessories and consumables, to support specialist healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes nationwide.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has met with the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection to discuss collaboration on promoting inclusion, protecting vulnerable persons, and addressing challenges facing graduate students. GRASAG aims to work with the Ministry on research and public education regarding the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, and to support campaigns against human trafficking and female genital mutilation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education held a stakeholder engagement in Yunyoo-Nasuan District to strengthen community support for adolescent health, promote gender equality, and prevent gender-based violence, as part of an initiative run with the United Nations Population Fund and funded by Global Affairs Canada.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists have announced a twice-yearly injectable medicine called lenacapavir that shows promise in preventing HIV infection. A trial involving women in South Africa and Uganda found that none of the participants who received the injections contracted HIV during the first year of follow-up, with over 95 per cent continuing use and 96 per cent receiving doses on schedule.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Second Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament, has called on African governments to ratify and implement the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, saying it is essential for strengthening legal protection and advancing Africa's peace, security, democracy and development. Speaking at a high-level dialogue in Johannesburg, she noted that Africa cannot achieve Agenda 2063 aspirations while more than half its population faces threats of violence, exploitation and discrimination.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the 28th Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa from August 24 to 27, 2026, bringing together more than 300 health regulators, policymakers and medical professionals from across Africa to discuss responsive regulation for safer communities and better health outcomes.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Nsumia Church of Christ in Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality donated food items including rice, sugar, and gari, along with toiletries such as soap and toothpaste, to Nsawam Medium Security Prison to support inmate welfare. The church said the donation was part of its periodic outreach programmes and reflected Christian responsibility to care for prisoners.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The European Union has urged Ghanaian students selected for the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme to return home after their studies with knowledge and skills to contribute to Ghana's development. Since 2014, a total of 3,618 Ghanaian students and academic staff have benefited from study, training and teaching opportunities in Europe under the Erasmus+ programme.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Pan-African Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for a stronger role for the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in coordinating continental health emergencies and urging African Union member states to integrate Africa CDC frameworks into national laws. The move follows repeated health crises including HIV, Ebola, COVID-19, mpox, Marburg and cholera outbreaks that exposed weaknesses in health systems.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa Education Watch has called on the Ministry of Education to adopt a deliberate, adequately resourced and phased approach to implementing Ghana's reviewed Kindergarten and primary school curriculum, warning that a well-designed curriculum alone would not guarantee improved learning outcomes without adequate preparation, teacher readiness, teaching resources, and effective implementation support.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Young people aged 15–35 represent 36.9 per cent of Ghana's projected population, up from 34.6 per cent in 2000, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. While the youthful demographic presents opportunities for economic growth through investment in education and skills, youth unemployment averaged 21.9 per cent in the first three quarters of 2025, nearly twice the national unemployment rate.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Population Fund's Regional Director for West and Central Africa pledged to promote UNFPA Ghana's Youth Leaders Fellowship Programme (YoLe) across Africa, describing it as a unique comprehensive model combining youth leadership development, national service, and academic advancement that sets it apart from similar initiatives on the continent.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Community Sustainability is heading to Ghana's Supreme Court to seek enforcement of Section 303 of the Criminal Offences Act against the slaughter and consumption of dogs and cats, citing animal welfare concerns, public health risks including zoonotic diseases, and the lack of regulated breeding or inspection systems.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations Population Fund Regional Director for West and Central Africa has described Ghana's National Service model as a comprehensive youth development programme that combines national service, academic development, and skills advancement, and could serve as a model for other African countries.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Education urged the Complementary Education Agency to develop a comprehensive learner database to improve planning, service delivery, and demonstrate its impact for funding purposes. He also assured the agency that its Legislative Instrument would soon be passed to operationalise the law establishing the institution.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Kia Rhino truck carrying plantain collided with a commercial vehicle at the Asafo Labour Roundabout in Kumasi after the truck suffered a brake failure while descending from the Amakom direction. Five people, including security personnel, were critically injured and taken to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police's Special Operations Team arrested 93 suspects, including 58 men and 35 women, across Kumasi and surrounding areas between July 15 and 24, 2026, in operations targeting drug trafficking hubs and organised criminal networks. Among those arrested were 65 Ghanaian nationals and 28 Nigerian nationals, with police recovering 40 kilogram parcels of suspected narcotics, Tramadol, ecstasy, and cocaine wraps.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Sharon Dede Padiki Padi, paying tribute to her contributions to Ghana's tourism sector and pledging ministry support. The delegation also visited Accra Technical University, where the Vice-Chancellor commended Sharon's impact on the tourism and hospitality industry.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Health Organisation has unveiled the PROTECT technical package, a global policy framework built on seven evidence-based strategies to guide governments and stakeholders in preventing drowning. WHO notes that about 300,000 people die from drowning globally each year, with over 90 per cent of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, particularly among children under five and people under 30.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Water Limited will rehabilitate three water treatment plants in the Western and Central Regions using GH¢8.4 million in funding from the Ghana Gold Board. The Bonsa, Daboase, and Sekyere-Hemang plants serve thousands of residents and are targeted for upgrade following an independent technical assessment.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sustainable Impact Makers International (SIMI) organised a free community health screening in Sunyani where about 1,000 participants received services including nutrition talks, NHIS registration, mental health consultations, and checks for dental, prostate, and eye conditions. The screening marked the start of SIMI's three-day summit on health equity themed "Health Equity in Action: From Periods to Parenthood, For All."
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Abdul Samad Sulemana, Ghana's tallest man at 7ft 8inches, has died at Tamale Teaching Hospital from complications of gigantism, a growth disorder. He had been receiving medical support from businessman Ibrahim Mahama.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Saint Anne's Anglican Church in Kumasi has honoured Agnes Addo Kufuor, ex-President Kufuor's elder sister and the church's only surviving founding member at age 103, with a commemorative plaque during the church's 95th anniversary celebration on Sunday.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University of Mines and Technology will strictly enforce its dress code and Code of Excellence for Junior Members starting next academic year, with violators denied access to lecture halls and campus facilities. The university's Vice-Chancellor defended the measure as necessary to maintain order and professionalism in the academic environment.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Dagbon delegation has called on the Okyenhene and invited him to events following the burial of Nda Yaa-Naa Abukari II, who died on 11 July 2026 and was buried on 13 July 2026 in accordance with Muslim and Dagbon tradition. The delegation emphasized the enduring brotherly relationship between the two kingdoms.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Malta have initiated the Malta-Ghana Ethics Education Partnership, a joint project to strengthen ethics education and values-based learning among children and young people in Ghana through policy dialogue, teacher capacity building, and pilot school implementation. The initiative was launched in Accra on 9 July 2026, with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu commending the effort as part of efforts to build a society founded on strong moral values.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A massive gas leak from a gas tanker has been reported at Tema Community 7 in front of the Tema Technical Institute bus stop. The Ghana National Fire Service deployed firefighters to contain the leak and has urged motorists and residents to cooperate with emergency personnel and avoid the affected area.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a dialogue with drivers and transport workers at Tema Lorry Station in partnership with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union and UN support, aiming to encourage men and boys to advocate for gender equality and help eliminate harmful practices including child marriage.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority has launched the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration under the theme "Rebuilding Values, Inspiring Patriotism: Empowering the Youth in the Digital Age," calling on young Ghanaians to embrace integrity, discipline, and patriotism amid opportunities and challenges posed by digitalisation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of the late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo says the central dispute over his funeral is not the burial date but custody of his remains, accusing his daughter Sarah Adwoa Safo of preventing relatives from accessing the body. According to family representatives, customary practice gives the family responsibility for funeral arrangements and custody of the deceased, but Adwoa Safo's documentation with a funeral home has prevented them from accessing the remains, and the family is now pursuing legal action.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pan-African Parliament has adopted a resolution to integrate traditional medicine into African national health systems and develop a continent-wide legal framework to regulate it, aiming to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths while protecting indigenous knowledge.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A businesswoman has filed suit at the Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra against an interior decorator and a senior Ghana Police Service officer, seeking declarations, damages, and recovery of money and property over an alleged breach of contract involving the furnishing of her shop. The plaintiff alleges the interior decorator failed to meet agreed specifications, and contends the police commissioner induced and procured the breaches through abuse of office.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo has asked the public to disregard funeral arrangements circulating on social media, stating that no burial date has been approved by the family head. The family said they were forced to speak publicly after attempts to resolve disagreements over burial arrangements failed, with a dispute emerging between the Kantanka family and the Kristo Asafo Mission over custody of the remains and funeral arrangements.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Youth Authority described the National Apprenticeship Programme as a government commitment to empowering young people through skills development and employment, noting that beneficiaries receive tuition-free technical and vocational training, starter tools, and nationally recognised certification.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online reports that "revenge porn"—the non-consensual sharing of intimate images—is a fast-growing form of online abuse in Ghana that has affected public figures and private citizens, damaging reputations and mental health. The article argues that distributing such images without consent constitutes a criminal act deserving legal consequences.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has criticised the Ghana Police Service's handling of young nurses at a recent peaceful demonstration, describing the conduct as inappropriate and calling for an unqualified apology to the demonstrators.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 60-bed maternity block built by MTN Ghana Foundation at Keta Municipal Hospital, commissioned in March 2024 at a cost of over GH¢15.2 million, has recorded 25,000 antenatal visits and over 6,000 deliveries in two years, transforming maternal healthcare delivery in the municipality.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-trafficking organisation Challenging Heights reports rescuing 144 victims of human trafficking and modern slavery in the first half of 2026 in collaboration with Ghana Police's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, including 42 Ghanaian children rescued from forced labour on Lake Volta and 102 Nigerian nationals. The organisation is calling on Ghana's security agencies to investigate allegations of a suspected cross-border baby-harvesting and baby-selling syndicate.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi convicted two people — a 33-year-old private nurse and a 25-year-old student nurse — of impersonating Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital staff after they paid to produce fake hospital identity cards and offered unauthorised medical services to traders in Kumasi. Each was fined GH₵ 12,000.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority CEO has called on Ghanaians to stop using styrofoam products ahead of a nationwide ban effective January 1, 2027, warning that styrofoam is not biodegradable and poses environmental and health risks. The EPA is promoting a transition to biodegradable packaging alternatives and encouraging market traders and consumers to support the shift.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority's CEO warns that styrofoam's convenience comes at significant environmental and public health cost, and the EPA is launching a nationwide awareness campaign to educate the public on the ban of polystyrene foam takeaway packs.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Union of Ghana Students has condemned the alleged physical assault of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College students by Ghana Police during a campus demonstration on July 27, 2026, where trainees protested deteriorating welfare conditions including poor feeding and sanitary issues.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu disclosed that more than 40,000 people applied for 7,000 teaching vacancies within 24 hours, citing budget constraints and competing public sector needs. The government plans to recruit an additional 16,000 teachers across 2027 in two phases of 8,000 each as part of a phased recruitment exercise.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced the August National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise for Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, directing traders and shop owners to close their premises. The exercise will focus on desilting drains, clearing gutters and waterways, and sweeping public spaces across the metropolis, with enforcement measures to be applied against non-participants and traders operating during the period.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
More than three million Ghanaians are living with hepatitis B and 500,000 with hepatitis C, with over 10,000 new hepatitis infections recorded annually. Northern Ghana carries the highest burden of hepatitis B, with prevalence rates ranging from 12–15 per cent in parts of the region and the Savannah Region recording the highest at 22.7 per cent, while the Health Ministry strengthens elimination efforts including hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, head of the Safo family, says he has tried numerous reconciliation attempts with his sister Sarah Adwoa Safo, including enlisting chiefs and former presidents to broker peace, but all efforts have failed. The dispute follows their father's death and escalates as the siblings clash over the burial date of Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has engaged the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools ahead of a national conference to address growing indiscipline in senior high schools. The effort comes after a string of violent incidents in recent years, including six recorded within a week in February 2026.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Abu Tijani, a suspect in the November 2025 killing of two youth in Kandau, Upper West Region, died on July 25, 2026, hours after his arrest. The Police Professional Standards Bureau is investigating the circumstances of his death; during interrogation, Tijani reportedly admitted involvement and told investigators he and accomplices had moved the bodies across the Black Volta River into Burkina Faso.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parents of a 12-year-old girl allegedly defiled and impregnated by a 40-year-old man in Berekum District have appealed to the Chief Justice for swift justice, citing repeated court delays since the accused changed his guilty plea to not guilty in February. The father suspects deliberate frustration of the trial because the suspect is a politically exposed person in the community.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists has urged practitioners to embrace innovation, research and evidence-based approaches to strengthen herbal medicine in Ghana, speaking at the 2026 Annual General Conference at KNUST. She said the profession's growth depends on the ability to generate credible evidence, apply scientific knowledge and maintain high standards of practice.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority has unveiled a month-long programme of activities for the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration aimed at promoting volunteerism, leadership development, civic engagement and responsible citizenship among young people. The programme will feature community service, youth conferences, parliamentary sittings, intergenerational dialogue, sports and anti-drug campaigns, all themed "Rebuilding Values, Inspiring Patriotism: Empowering the Youth in the Digital Age."
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a 35-year-old online pastor, into police custody over alleged romance fraud involving seven complainants. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit defrauding by false pretences and non-consensual sharing of intimate images; his wife was granted bail and jointly charged with conspiracy to commit defrauding by false pretences.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A man accused of defrauding women through fake marriage promises while posing as a pastor on Instagram has been remanded into Police custody. He allegedly obtained intimate images from victims and used them to blackmail them into sending money, and also involved some women in what was presented as a tyre business.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Navy and Narcotics Control Commission renewed their commitment to inter-agency collaboration during a courtesy visit, with NACOC's Director-General commending the Navy's support in combating illicit drug trafficking in Ghana's maritime space through capacity-building initiatives including VBSS training and Exercise OBANGAME EXPRESS.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service arrested Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng and Sally Akosua Amoasah on charges including conspiracy, fraud, and non-consensual sharing of intimate images. Kwarteng allegedly posed as a pastor on Instagram, made false marriage promises to women, obtained intimate images for blackmail, and collected thousands of dollars in a fake tyre business scheme; seven victims have reported the matter.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Thursday to honour Ghana's founding president and millions of Africans who endured slavery, as part of the 2026 Emancipation Day celebration. The event, held on the theme 'Reconnecting Roots, Celebrating Freedom, Experience Ghana,' brought together government officials, diplomats, traditional authorities, diaspora representatives, and students to reaffirm calls for African unity, reparatory justice, and stronger ties with the diaspora.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Emily Wilson, whose 2017 translation of Homer's Odyssey influenced Christopher Nolan's film adaptation, has published a scathing review in the London Review of Books, calling the film's narrative structure "gimmicky" and its writing "abysmal," while acknowledging the film has sparked renewed interest in Homer's classic and boosted sales of her translation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against two unidentified hackers who she claims leaked unreleased music and studio footage after accessing her collaborators' computers. In 2023 alone, 45 unreleased songs belonging to Grande were hacked and stolen, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following the one-year remembrance ceremony for late highlife musician Daddy Lumba, family Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu has called for reconciliation between the musician's wives, urging them to end public disputes and work together to honour his legacy.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ebo Taylor, a pioneering Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician who died in February at age 90, will be laid to rest on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Saltpond following a private lying-in-state on July 31. Taylor's six-decade career influenced generations of musicians and included collaborations with Pat Thomas, C.K. Mann, and Fela Kuti.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Radio presenter Kwame Dadzie will host the 6th Ghana Comedy Awards on August 1, 2026, at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra. The event, organised by Creative Republic Limited, celebrates outstanding achievements in the Ghanaian comedy industry across categories including Comedy Actor of the Year and Comic TV/Radio Programme of the Year.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nsutaman Catholic Senior High School defeated two-time NSMQ semi-finalists KNUST Senior High School 54–49 points in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers to secure automatic qualification to the 2026 national championship.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Debutants Malawi shocked defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Group C opener at WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, with goals from Temwa Chawinga (69th and 95th minutes) and Tabitha Chawinga (74th minute). The victory marks the first time Nigeria has lost a WAFCON match to a tournament debutant, while Zambia topped the group with a 6-0 win over Egypt.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Roberto Mancini has been reappointed Italy manager a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the running due to controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company, and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager ended in a 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick. The performance highlighted contrasting striker form: 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev impressed with the opening goal, while Liam Delap again struggled and could be sold as Chelsea pursues talks with Danny Welbeck.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati finished seventh in the men's 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clocking 10.11 seconds. Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme won gold with a Commonwealth Games record of 9.83 seconds, with Australia's Lachlan Kennedy taking silver and Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi bronze.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Philadelphia 76ers have confirmed the signing of NBA superstar LeBron James, who says it will be his final contract in the NBA. The 41-year-old has won NBA titles with all three teams he previously played for and will join a 76ers roster that includes Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak have appointed former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson as the club's goalkeepers' coach on a two-year deal, reuniting him with the club where he began his career before playing across Europe and earning more than 90 international caps.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa lost 4-2 to Real Sociedad in a friendly, with teenage striker Brian Madjo among the players used as the squad prepares for the new season under head coach Unai Emery.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
In Group B of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Tanzania defeated former champions South Africa 2-1 while Côte d'Ivoire marked their return to the tournament with a 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso, leaving Tanzania and Côte d'Ivoire level on three points after the opening round.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City winger Savinho is keen to leave the club and explore a move to Tottenham, with head coach Roberto de Zerbi interested in signing the 22-year-old Brazil international. The attacker, who joined City from Troyes for £30.8m in July 2024, has seen limited game time this season amid competition from new signings Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifa plans to invite third-party investment in a subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprise to expand football development funding to more than $10bn, a proposal criticised by Uefa and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The plan requires approval from Fifa's 211 member nations and would see American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal lead the investor group.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief refereeing officers from 55 European national football associations met with UEFA and IFAB officials to reaffirm that VAR should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions or clear missed incidents, rejecting "lengthy, microscopic reviews" that exceed VAR's original scope of "minimum interference – maximum benefit" established in 2018.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has criticised Ghana's practice of appointing separate Management Committees for each national team, describing the arrangement as inefficient and a burden on government. Adams argues that a more coordinated approach would provide better results for Ghana's national teams.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Hearts of Oak have appointed former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson as goalkeepers' coach as the club rebuilds ahead of the 2026/27 season, following two trophyless campaigns and the earlier hiring of Serbian head coach Nebojsa Kapor. The 47-year-old brings over 90 caps for Ghana and World Cup experience to the technical team.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wolfsburg sports director Dieter Hecking says Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has not returned to the club as scheduled and will instead begin an individual rehabilitation program in Denmark. Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine on 7 June and the club says it is handling the situation with great responsibility.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Betano Ghana is refunding customers who placed outright bets on the Black Stars to progress further in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Ghana's elimination in the Round of 32. The company says the refund initiative is intended to support football fans who backed the national team during its World Cup campaign.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah says the team is ready to begin their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with their first match against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29 in Casablanca. Ghana will play their 12th WAFCON appearance while Cape Verde makes their tournament debut.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Armed Forces Senior High Technical School won the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 52 points, booking a place at the national championship where they will face top schools like Opoku Ware School and PRESEC-Legon.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's senior women's national team will face debutants Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, in their first match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team trained in Casablanca on Monday as they prepare for the tournament.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire returned to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 12 years with a dominant 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group B opener at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Rebecca Elloh scored from the penalty spot and Ines Konan struck twice to give coach Reynald Pedros' side a perfect start.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tanzania opened their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Group B campaign with a 2-1 victory over South Africa in a tightly contested encounter at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian winger Aziz Issah, 20, has permanently joined Barcelona's reserve team Barça Atlètic after Dreams FC agreed to the transfer; Issah has signed until June 2028 with an option to extend, following two successful loan seasons with the Spanish club.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Paralympic Committee president has announced cash rewards for Ghanaian para athletes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: £3,000 for gold, £2,000 for silver, and £1,000 for bronze. The incentive scheme aims to motivate athletes and recognise their efforts on the international stage.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana U20 head coach Maxwell Konadu acknowledged his high-pressing tactical approach backfired against defending champions Nigeria in a 4-2 defeat at the WAFU B U20 Championship, with defensive mistakes allowing Nigeria to take control. Ghana will face Burkina Faso on July 30 and Togo on August 2 in their remaining Group B matches.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian boxer Amadu Mohammed defeated Kiribati's Temakau Eriu inside two minutes in a men's 55kg bantamweight round-of-16 bout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, expressing confidence in winning a medal and advancing to face England's Ellis Trowbridge in the quarterfinals.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed Serbian coach Nebojsa Kapor as head coach on a two-year contract following an extensive recruitment process. Kapor, a UEFA-licensed trainer with previous experience at Tema Youth FC, Bechem United FC and Medeama SC, was selected for his tactical expertise and knowledge of the Ghana Premier League.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-20 side suffered a 4-2 defeat to defending champions Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with goals from Mohammed Zaidan and captain Kelvin Nkrumah (penalty) proving insufficient as Nigeria scored twice from the spot.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens will face Cape Verde in their opening Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00GMT at Moulay Rachid Stadium. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren's side enters the tournament in high spirits following preparatory training and friendly matches.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gabriel Langton, 19, fell head-first from three metres during the men's team gymnastics event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after missing his catch on the horizontal bar. After scans ruled out serious injury, Langton said he feared for his future in the sport but is confident he can return to gymnastics.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City hope to renew Rodri's contract, which expires in June, but Real Madrid are preparing a bid after his impressive World Cup performance. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain may also pursue the midfielder.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Andrea Pirlo said he is no longer in contention to become Italy's head coach after criticism over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company Fonbet drew objections from Italian Football Federation officials and lawmakers.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Ghanaians Benjamin Azamati (10.00) and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu (10.01) recorded the fastest times across the 11 men's 100m heats at Scotstoun Stadium, advancing to the semi-finals alongside Wales' Jeremiah Azu and England's Elliot Jones.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as head coach of the France national team, replacing Didier Deschamps after his 14-year tenure. Zidane, a 1998 World Cup winner with France, will lead the nation through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Sports Fund, established under the Ghana Sports Fund Act 2025, aims to replace the country's long-standing reliance on emergency fundraising with a predictable funding system supporting sports development across all levels. The Fund's Deputy Administrator said this replaces Ghana's reactive approach to financing sports, which has hindered long-term planning and athlete preparation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana swimmer Abeku Jackson advanced to the men's 50m butterfly semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a time of 24.11 seconds, placing 14th overall out of 70 swimmers. Teammate Unilez Takyi was eliminated from the women's 50m freestyle after finishing seventh in her heat with a time of 27.13 seconds.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have reached agreement on personal terms with 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande after Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from negotiations. Real Madrid are expected to pay more than £100 million to secure the winger from RB Leipzig.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players alongside their existing model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian sprinter Abdul-Rasheed Saminu won his men's 100m heat at the Commonwealth Games with a season's best time of 10.01 seconds, qualifying for the semi-finals where he will compete on Tuesday.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Atwima Kwanwoma Municipal branch of the National Service Personnel Association organised a sports and games festival to promote unity and teamwork among national service personnel. The event featured football, ludo, dame, oware and cards, with a novelty football match between the Red Team and Blue Team resulting in a 4-1 victory for the Red Team.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Benjamin Azamati qualified for the men's 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after finishing third in his semifinal with a time of 10.00 seconds. Ghanaian record holder Abdul Rasheed Saminu narrowly missed qualification, finishing third in his semifinal with 10.06 seconds.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fijai Senior High School qualified for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship by winning Contest 3 of the Western Regional qualifiers with 74 points, defeating Daboase Senior High Technical School (30 points) and Prestea Senior High School (22 points).
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Amenfiman Senior High School secured the first qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship, scoring 61 points and beating St. Mary's Boys SHS (48 points), Ahantaman Girls' SHS (44 points), and Huni Valley SHS (21 points).
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tarkwa Senior High School secured the second qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after winning Contest Two with 49 points, ahead of Nkroful Agricultural SHS (25 points) and Mpohor SHS (9 points).
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso has congratulated the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on earning a PhD in Community Heritage and Tourism Development in Kwahu, saying the research could unlock heritage opportunities and sustainable economic opportunities in the area beyond its Easter celebrations and Paragliding Festival.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah, a GTA Governing Board member since 2025 and former British Army officer, died on 26 July at his Spintex residence. He was instrumental in developing the Year of Return campaign and served as CEO of Bridgezone, an agency promoting Africa to Western audiences.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, has been recognised by Tourism and Hospital (TOHO) Africa among outstanding personalities for contributions to tourism and hospitality on the continent. He dedicated the honour to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ghana Tourism Authority, industry stakeholders, and Ghanaians.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's reputation as a welcoming destination rests on thousands of hospitality professionals—from housekeepers and chefs to tour guides and receptionists—whose daily work creates unforgettable visitor experiences, yet these individuals often remain unrecognized while institutions and enterprises receive the accolades.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah, a pioneering figure credited with helping to reconnect the African diaspora to the continent and instrumental in developing Ghana's "Year of Return" tourism campaign in 2019, died in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2026, at his private residence in Spintex, Accra. He was a Board Member of the Ghana Tourism Authority and CEO of Bridgezone, an agency dedicated to showcasing Africa to Western audiences.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ibrahim Mahama has committed resources to support the second phase evacuation of an estimated 1,000 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Government had earlier evacuated 926 citizens and provided each returnee with GH¢5,000 reintegration allowance and GH¢500 transportation support.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump says the US will investigate the European Union and threaten fresh tariffs over fines handed to American tech companies including Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon. Trump says fines should be "entirely reversed" and is initiating a Section 301 trade investigation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk made the film Citizen Vigilante, starring Armie Hammer and directed by Uwe Boll, free to view on X for 48 hours in late June. The film depicts an American vigilante killing police officers, judges, and others in an unnamed European country, and Musk's promotion briefly pushed it to the top of streaming charts on platforms including Apple and Amazon.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Scottish nationals, Jack Farrelly and Demi McDaid, have been arrested and charged in Sydney following police raids that uncovered more than 100kg of ketamine. New South Wales police allege they travelled to Australia to distribute large commercial quantities of prohibited drugs.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Yung Filly told a Western Australian court on Monday that "vibes were good" between him and a woman who accuses him of rape after a 2024 Perth nightclub performance. The 30-year-old, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, and one count of strangulation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama received Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at the Presidency during her first official visit to Africa, as she began a 10-day tour of the Church of the Province of West Africa.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Federal Aviation Administration slowed flights into three New York City area airports and Philadelphia International Airport due to severe weather and air traffic staffing shortages, with between 20% and 30% of flights cancelled at the four airports and ground delays averaging between 71 and 149 minutes.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Private Mohammed Yusuf was arrested in Maiduguri after allegedly supplying military uniforms to "terrorist" and "criminal" groups; he had deserted his unit and was attempting to flee to Cameroon. The arrest has renewed questions about potential collusion between security personnel and armed groups contributing to Nigeria's persistent insecurity.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A judge has ruled that US musician D4vd (David Anthony Burke, 21) will stand trial for murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla at his address. Burke has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and sexual abuse; prosecutors allege he killed her to prevent her from revealing his relationship with a minor and damaging his music career.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria called on South Africa to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was straining ties and raising questions about government complicity. Nigerian officials said at least 1,490 Nigerians have been evacuated from South Africa since the latest outbreak of xenophobic violence, and at least 98 Nigerians have been killed in such attacks since 2022.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 30 people, including eight children, were killed when armed gunmen attacked Naridon village in Nigeria's Kaduna state early Monday, shooting residents and burning houses, residents said. The attack reflects escalating violence by armed gangs targeting communities in northwestern and north-central Nigeria.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Climate Impact Lab report projects that climate-driven temperature changes will cause about 430,000 additional deaths annually by 2050, with ten times more deaths in poor countries than in richer ones. Access to electricity for cooling systems will largely determine how many lives can be saved, but many countries most vulnerable to rising temperatures lack sufficient electrical capacity for fans and air conditioners.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A major wildfire in southwestern France has advanced to within 15km of Bordeaux, prompting the mayor to prepare for possible mass evacuations. President Macron described it as France's "toughest since World War Two," with over 220,000 people evacuated in France and more than 100,000 in Spain as fires spread uncontrolled across the region.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched investigations into alleged criminal recruitment networks after 272 Ghanaian nationals were reported to have been drafted into the Russia-Ukraine conflict through fraudulent overseas employment schemes. The Foreign Affairs Minister said 55 of the reported cases involved Ghanaians who had died, while two others were being held as prisoners of war.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is visiting Ghana at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by government ministers and business officials. The leaders will hold bilateral talks to review relations and explore cooperation across political, trade, mining, energy, agriculture, and other sectors.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister confirmed that two Ghanaians were killed in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa—Bashiru Isaac, 44, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and Kojo Antwi in Prieska on July 18. The government has lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and said it would pursue justice for the victims through diplomatic and legal channels.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana and India have committed to expanding cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and information and communication technology, with renewed focus on robotics and artificial intelligence, following a meeting between Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and India's High Commissioner-designate Surinder Bhagat in Accra.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Nigeria's High Commissioner-designate Shehu Ilu Barde have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic cooperation, with focus on removing trade barriers and leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area to increase bilateral trade.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Lebanon have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in education, trade and manufacturing following the presentation of the Open Letters of Lebanon's Ambassador-designate to Ghana. The countries aim to strengthen collaboration in trade and knowledge sharing in motor manufacturing, construction materials and pharmaceutical industries.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mr P drew criticism on social media after suggesting Nigerian indigenous languages offer little practical benefit while vacationing in Paris and praising his children's French fluency. Critics noted that he has used Igbo and Yoruba in his successful music career, arguing he disrespected his cultural heritage.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army rescued two kidnapped victims, Usman Mohammed and Usman Harusu, during a fighting patrol in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State on 26 July following credible intelligence on kidnapping activities in the Lande Jessi area.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana and Gabon have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their six-decade relationship during bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, July 28, with both leaders calling for deeper African cooperation to address shared challenges and advance continental development.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema discussed cooperation in climate action, natural resource management and maritime security. The presidents highlighted opportunities to exchange expertise in forest conservation, sustainable development, responsible mining, and carbon markets.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pan-African Parliament's Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs has adopted a resolution to develop a continent-wide Model Law on Traditional Medicines and the Protection of Local Knowledge, aimed at strengthening the regulation, recognition and integration of traditional medicine into Africa's health systems.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has arrived in Ghana for an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with President John Dramani Mahama focusing on trade, regional security, economic cooperation and African unity.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrived in Accra on an official visit to strengthen relations with Ghana. He is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House, focusing on trade and investment, regional security, economic development, and continental unity.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A leader of the Partners for Change and Future Alliance claims Sudan's army is using internationally banned chemical weapons against civilians in North Kordofan State, citing recent incidents in the Umm Qarfah area where residents reported thick yellow smoke from aircraft-dropped munitions and suspected chemical contamination.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to Ghana's founding President Kwame Nkrumah at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday, laying a wreath and observing a moment of silence as part of his official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian artistes' musical success and global progress should take precedence over personal remarks between rivals, noting that Stonebwoy's award-winning career and international collaborations demonstrate the value of hard work and consistency.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Kwesi Yankah reflects on the June 4, 1979 executions, citing the lack of fair trial for those killed and drawing parallels to concerns about tribunal proceedings. He recounts accounts from orphans of those executed, emphasizing the injustice of their deaths without proper legal defense.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece reflecting on the principle that skills, relationships, and institutional capabilities weaken or disappear when left unexercised, whether in personal life, business, or society at large.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces a challenge in protecting both freedom of expression and individual dignity while maintaining democratic principles. The article reflects on tensions between defending speech freedoms and enforcing legal boundaries against social media commentators.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa has talented AI developers and implementers, but the continent's challenge is not execution but access to where decisions, funding, and standards are set; capital flows along existing networks and platforms remain expensive, concentrating opportunities among those already in the room.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →