A Joy Prime programme on Saturday, August 8, 2026, will discuss President Mahama's ministerial reshuffle—including Kenneth Gilbert Adjei's appointment as Defence Minister and moves of other officials—and renewed claims of threats to democratic governance, featuring political commentators and analysts.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Prime programme on Saturday, August 8, 2026, will discuss President Mahama's ministerial reshuffle—including Kenneth Gilbert Adjei's appointment as Defence Minister and moves of other officials—and renewed claims of threats to democratic governance, featuring political commentators and analysts.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, newly appointed Minister of Defence, has pledged to approach his role with renewed energy and a deep sense of duty following his transfer from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. He expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and said he was optimistic about the new assignment.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The four-hour JoyNews current affairs programme Newsfile airs Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability under the theme "Democracy under siege: NPP politics?"; also covering police bribery, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight, and financial challenges in the energy sector.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online's flagship current affairs programme Newsfile will air a four-hour edition on Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability, corruption and bribery in state institutions, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight people, and energy sector financial challenges.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has filed a right to information request to the Judicial Service seeking detailed timelines of Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu's appeal. Tamakloe, former MASLOC CEO, was convicted by the High Court in April 2024 but acquitted by the Court of Appeal on July 30, 2026, after being repatriated from the United States.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has announced his candidacy for the party chairmanship and vowed to lead the party back to government in 2028 through unity, discipline and strengthened grassroots structures, anchoring his campaign on "Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture."
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says government has made significant progress in fighting illegal mining through interventions by NAIMOS and the Blue Water Guards initiative, which have improved water quality and reclaimed forest reserves degraded by galamsey activities.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Youth Employment Agency CEO Malik Basintale has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to expanding employment opportunities for young people across Ghana, with particular focus on Western North Region. The Regional Minister stressed that youth development is central to President Mahama's Reset Agenda and appealed to YEA to prioritise the region's youth in its employment and empowerment programmes.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha rejected criticism that the party's "Democracy Under Attack" protest on August 6 was disrespectful to the eight people who died in a military helicopter crash; he said the date was set based on the party's calendar and elections schedule, not to undermine the national inter-faith memorial service held the same day.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah plans to petition the Speaker of Parliament after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described her as "a nobody" during an NPP protest at the Jubilee House, where she was standing in for President Mahama to receive a petition.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party held a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration in Accra, vowing to defend members against what it alleges is political persecution by the Government. NPP National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha alleged the Government is using state institutions to target opposition members rather than address economic challenges, and argued the removal of the former Chief Justice has undermined judicial independence.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the government to demonstrate greater tolerance for dissenting opinions, warning that attempts to intimidate critics undermine Ghana's democratic credentials. He made the remarks ahead of the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration scheduled for Thursday, which the party says was intended to draw attention to concerns over alleged political persecution, selective justice, abuse of state institutions, and intimidation of opposition members.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Acting Defence Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has commissioned new accommodation, office and training facilities at Burma Camp, including accommodation blocks, office complexes, classrooms and a modern music hall. The Government says the infrastructure improvements reflect its commitment to modernising military facilities and enhancing the welfare and operational readiness of the Ghana Armed Forces.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of NPP members, allied parties, civil society organisations and concerned citizens marched through Accra protesting what they described as threats to constitutional democracy, judicial independence and the rule of law under President Mahama's administration. The Minority Leader formally presented petitions to Jubilee House and the Supreme Court alleging selective justice, political intimidation and undermining of democratic institutions.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah said she would not have been offended if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin had described her as a "nobody" in private rather than in front of journalists and party members. She argued that disagreements should be guided by mutual respect and that focus should have been on the petition's concerns rather than criticism of the person assigned to receive it.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah says she will petition the Speaker of Parliament if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin fails to retract what she calls disrespectful comments made publicly during the NPP's petition presentation at the Jubilee House.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah disclosed that President Mahama personally instructed her to receive the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" petition because the Chief of Staff and other senior government officials were attending the national memorial for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash. Jantuah said the President made the decision after key officials became unavailable, and the NPP delegation arrived later than initially scheduled.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah criticized Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for calling her "a nobody" after she received the NPP's petition on behalf of President Mahama, arguing that his remarks were disrespectful to both her and the President who designated her for the role.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah has accused the NPP of demanding respect while failing to extend the same courtesy, particularly to women, after the party objected to her receiving their petition at the Jubilee House on August 6. Jantuah said President Mahama assigned her to receive the petition on his behalf because senior officials were unavailable, and she chose not to respond to the NPP's objections because she was representing the President.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Samuel Atta Akyea said the New Patriotic Party's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration was aimed at drawing attention to growing concerns over Ghana's democratic principles under President John Dramani Mahama's administration. Atta Akyea argued that Ghanaians have a responsibility to speak out whenever they believe democratic values, including freedom of expression and respect for divergent views, are being threatened.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) has filed a bail application at the High Court while awaiting the determination of his appeal against conviction; he is currently incarcerated at Nsawam Medium Security Prisons. The application is scheduled for hearing on August 19, 2026.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of opposition NPP supporters marched to Jubilee House and presented a petition to President Mahama's office, protesting what they described as undermining of democracy, abuse of state power, and selective justice. The presentation was briefly delayed after NPP leaders objected to a Presidential Staffer receiving the petition instead of a senior government official.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lawyers representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have written to the Chief Justice protesting the decision to conduct their trials during the legal vacation, calling it unprecedented and discriminatory. They contend the directive is unconstitutional and say they cannot comply.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices of public servants during their service, rather than only after tragedy strikes. He made the remarks at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra marking the first anniversary of a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, that claimed eight lives.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lawyers representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have written to the Chief Justice protesting the decision to conduct their trials during the legal vacation, calling it unprecedented and discriminatory, and indicating their inability to comply with what they describe as an unconstitutional directive.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The ruling National Democratic Congress has set Saturday, December 19, 2026 as the date for its national congress to elect new national executives ahead of the 2028 general election. The party released a comprehensive timetable including nominations (October 20–21), filing (November 7–9), vetting (November 12–13), and appeals (November 15–16).
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Airports Company Limited has banned two Port Health officers stationed at Accra International Airport's Terminal 3 after they charged a passenger US$40 instead of the approved US$20 fee for a Yellow Fever Card on August 5. The disciplinary action, announced on August 6, is the first enforcement measure following GACL's renewed crackdown on corruption at the country's airports.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
An NPP Constituency Secretary in Ashanti commended the party's National Steering Committee for maintaining current constituency executives in 10 regional constituencies, saying the decision clears the path for Ashanti regional elections on August 15 and reinforces the party's mission to maximize votes for its presidential candidate.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Aaron Kanor, the newly appointed Customs Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority, undertook a week-long tour of border posts in the Western Region's Elubo Sector to assess working conditions and strengthen stakeholder collaboration.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, a candidate for the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Regional Chairmanship, is campaigning across constituencies with a message focused on rebuilding trust and unity following the party's 2024 election defeat. He has proposed strengthening party organization through a membership database, internal structures, and increased resources for youth and women's wings to prepare for the 2028 general election.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Oforikrom Municipal Assembly has handed over four abandoned infrastructure projects to contractors without variations, including an Administration Block, a Municipal Court, a Judge's Bungalow, an MCE's Bungalow, and a toilet facility. The Chief Executive attributed the previous stalling to monetary issues and noted that the central government has allocated 20% of the common fund for completion of abandoned projects.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul said Builsa North MP James Agalga, the leading contender for Majority Leader, is a capable and resilient politician but lacks the leadership experience that senior MPs like Afenyo-Markin, Annoh-Dompreh, Appiagyei and Iddrisu possess from years in their positions.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has named Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as substantive Minister for Defense, nearly a decade after he served as Deputy Defense Minister in Mahama's first term. Adjei, already approved by Parliament as Works and Housing Minister, takes over the portfolio following Dr Edward Omane Boamah's death and will oversee a ministry receiving a 69 percent funding increase in the 2026 Budget.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has nominated Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, currently Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, to lead the Defence Ministry, replacing Dr Edward Omane Boamah who died in a military helicopter crash in August 2025. Adjei previously served as Deputy Minister for Defence between 2015 and 2016 under President Mahama's first administration.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gender Centre for Empowering Development criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's conduct during the NPP petition presentation at the Jubilee House, saying his treatment of Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah raised concerns about how women in public leadership are treated. GenCED stated that political differences should not affect the dignity and respect accorded public officials.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Builsa North MP James Agalga is the leading contender to replace Mahama Ayariga as NDC Majority Leader following Ayariga's appointment as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, according to NDC Caucus sources.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has reassigned Ahmed Ibrahim, the Member of Parliament for Banda Constituency, from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to head the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, replacing Kenneth Gilbert Adjei.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah responded to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's public description of her as a "nobody" during the NPP's petition presentation, saying she was there as a representative of President John Mahama, not in a personal capacity, and that the remark undermined the office she represented.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned Kenneth Gilbert Adjei from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to the Ministry of Defence to replace the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah, who died in a military helicopter crash. The nomination has been submitted to Parliament for approval in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, Klottey Korle MP, as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga, Bawku Central MP, as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The nominations were submitted to Parliament on Friday, August 7, 2026, and require parliamentary approval before the appointees can assume office.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pampaso Sub-Traditional Council has invoked traditional curses on the Kumasi Mayor, Ashanti Regional Police Commander, and Interior Minister, claiming they have unlawfully expanded beyond originally granted boundaries and allocated stool land to a private developer without consent.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has unveiled a cenotaph at the Ministry of Defence in honour of the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah, former Defence Minister, as part of the first anniversary commemoration of a helicopter crash that killed eight Ghanaians on August 6, 2025.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Environment Minister Emmanuel Armah Buah paid tribute to late Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed at a memorial ceremony, crediting him with spearheading the repeal of Legislative Instrument 2462, which had allowed mining in forest reserves. Armah Buah said the repeal has strengthened forest protection efforts and that "our forests are breathing again because of Honourable Murtala."
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah responded to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's criticism of her role in receiving the NPP's petition, saying she would not have been offended if his comments had been made privately rather than publicly in front of journalists and political actors.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly elected Takoradi Constituency NPP Chairman Justice Maxwell Acquah has dismissed claims of party division, citing the recent executives' election results as evidence of overwhelming support for the new leadership. He said the elected executives' focus is to unite the party and mobilise members towards recapturing power in the 2028 general election.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings for the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and Mahama Ayariga for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, both subject to parliamentary vetting. He also reassigned Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to Defence and Ahmed Ibrahim to Works, Housing and Water Resources, filling vacancies created by a helicopter crash last year.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A KAIPTC security lecturer has urged Defence Minister-designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, who was reassigned from Works, Housing and Water Resources, to make the welfare of Ghana Armed Forces personnel his foremost priority, citing accommodation, remuneration, career progression and gender concerns as critical issues.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Builsa North legislator James Agalga has dismissed doubts about his suitability as Majority Leader, citing his experience as ranking member, committee chairman, and long-serving MP. His remarks respond to former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul's suggestion that Agalga lacks top leadership position experience in Parliament.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called the anticipated change in Parliament's Majority leadership "shocking," warning that frequent reshuffles of senior parliamentary figures risk undermining the separation of powers and disrupting legislative business. The remarks follow the nomination of current Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana has warned that local government officials risk losing public confidence if they fail to deliver visible development and accountable leadership. Citizens now expect tangible improvements in roads, sanitation, healthcare, education and other services rather than political promises.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has dismissed early discussions about the NDC's 2028 presidential candidate, urging party members to focus on delivering the government's mandate rather than engaging in succession debates. She said the party's electoral prospects depend on the performance of the current administration and that premature flagbearer discussions could distract the government from its responsibilities.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kwaku Berko, a dual US-Ghana citizen and Goldman Sachs investment banker, was convicted on all counts of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, violating the FCPA, and money laundering conspiracy for paying bribes to Ghanaian government officials in connection with a power plant development. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling that such decisions require congressional approval rather than executive action. The order upholds a preliminary injunction from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is likely headed to the Supreme Court on appeal.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul said Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, newly appointed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, could be reassigned in a broader Cabinet reshuffle later this year, suggesting she is better suited for a different ministry.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Security analyst Dr Victor Doke has called on newly assigned Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to make northern Ghana security his immediate priority, stressing the need to strengthen border protection, improve intelligence capabilities, and deepen collaboration among security agencies to combat violent extremism.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has announced ministerial nominations and reassignments, including Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings as Minister of State at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga as Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The changes also include the reassignment of Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to the Ministry of Defence and Ahmed Ibrahim to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
New Jersey sued Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the company abused its market power to impose low pay and poor working conditions on independent delivery drivers in the state through its Delivery Service Partner program. The state claims Amazon punishes drivers who attempt to unionise and violates antitrust law by restricting independent businesses from recruiting each other's drivers.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new guidance expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave by allowing them to claim a tax credit if they pay insurance premiums to cover leave costs, broadening eligibility beyond employers that pay wages directly during leave.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies says Ghana's fuel market has entered an unusually volatile phase triggered by the US-Iran conflict, forcing oil marketing companies to change prices within pricing windows in ways rarely seen before. The government has introduced a ¢2-per-litre cushioning on diesel to ease the burden on consumers and businesses.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive has cut the sod for construction of a modern 24-hour economy market at the onion market near Sofoline lorry station, designed to provide traders with lockable shops, warehouses, offices, a police post, fire post, clinic, pharmacy, and other facilities to support round-the-clock commercial activities.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority says Ghana maintains healthy petroleum stocks through continuous imports and local refining, with fuel availability as its top regulatory priority despite global oil market uncertainty. The assurance comes as government introduces a ¢2 per litre cushioning on diesel following recent price increases.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana told business leaders in Sunyani that the economy remains on a stable growth path, citing low inflation, stronger economic growth, improved banking sector performance and resilient external reserves. The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14 percent after assessing domestic and global economic conditions.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Health Minister has appealed to faith-based organisations, particularly the Catholic Church, to help complete stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects across the country, citing funding constraints that have left many facilities incomplete. The government is prioritising 35 of the projects and proposes that faith-based institutions could manage completed hospitals on a non-profit basis, with government providing health professionals and technical support.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bolt Food reports that food delivery is becoming a regular part of Ghanaians' weekly routines, with weekday lunch orders up 15 per cent and mid-week dinner orders up 25 per cent over the past six months, as busy professionals, students and families seek convenient meal options.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive has broken ground for construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market comprising 250 shops and a women's bank, designed to stimulate round-the-clock economic growth and create jobs. The multi-purpose facility, scheduled for completion within three years, will include a police post, fire station, healthcare clinic, pharmacy, and daycare centre.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC has received approval from the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise long-term capital on the Ghana Stock Exchange. The company plans to use proceeds for expansion including investments in renewable energy, solar power, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UPS Global Director of Social Impact La'Kerri Jackson told 200 Ghanaian entrepreneurs at a workshop in Accra that artificial intelligence should be used as a tool to improve productivity while preserving human creativity and critical thinking. The two-day workshop, organized by the International Trade Centre's SheTrades Initiative with UPS, Visa and Ghana's Export Promotion Authority, aims to build skills in AI, digital payments, logistics, marketing and access to finance.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Genser Energy has redeemed the full shareholding held by Oppenheimer Partners, completing the investment firm's exit after five years. The transaction returns the company to private control and marks a new phase in the Ghanaian energy company's regional expansion.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund warns Ghana of gross financing needs peaking above 16% of GDP in 2028, driven by large refinancing pressures from Domestic Debt Exchange Programme maturities concentrated in 2027–28. The IMF has advised a debt management strategy combining partial redemptions via sinking funds, buybacks, and rollover through treasury bills to mitigate rollover risks.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After economic stabilisation measures including fiscal adjustments, debt restructuring, and macroeconomic reforms, Ghana must now convert this stability into a resilient, inclusive financial system capable of supporting long-term economic transformation and ensuring opportunities for all Ghanaians, according to a commentary on the role of financial sector development.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded Ghana's Debt Sustainability Analysis rating from high to moderate risk of debt distress, citing sustained improvement in debt trajectory and macroeconomic stability. However, the IMF cautioned that debt vulnerabilities remain elevated and Ghana's debt remains sensitive to external shocks from commodity prices and exchange rate fluctuations.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has declared a total dividend payout of GH¢673.48 million (GH¢4.989 per ordinary share plus GH¢1.13 million in preference share dividends) at its 56th Annual General Meeting, affirming its commitment to supporting Ghana's economic development.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports betting has evolved from simple pre-match wagers to in-play betting management, with features like cash out allowing bettors to accept smaller losses before matches end, and tools like Bet Builder enabling customized wagers across match outcomes, goals, corners, and other variables.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has announced urgent operational interventions to address landside congestion at the Port of Tema, driven by increased import volumes, rising empty container exports, and road traffic challenges. The measures include accelerating empty container evacuation, strengthening transfer operations, deploying additional trucks, and optimising yard management in collaboration with shipping lines and terminal operators.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank has been appointed to the National Planning Committee and technical sub-committees for Ghana's participation in the 9th China International Import Expo 2026, where it will chair the Budget and Fundraising Committee and co-chair the Marketing and Publicity Committee. The Bank's Head of State-Owned Enterprises and Afro-Asia Banking will represent it on national planning committees for three international exhibitions.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said the government aims to establish a Women's Development Bank before the end of the year to provide financial support to women in the informal sector, including petty traders and hawkers, who lack access to traditional banking services. The bank is intended to bridge a gap for low-income women unable to secure loans due to lack of collateral or formal financial records.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Shippers' Authority has begun nationwide sensitisation of shippers on mandatory registration on the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) in accordance with the Ghana Shippers' Authority Act, 2024, with officials from the GSA, GRA Customs Division, and ICUMS explaining how the electronic system will ease cargo clearance and support policy data collection.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices extended gains on Friday as Iran, working with Oman, proposed banning vessels deemed hostile from the Strait of Hormuz and imposing heavy fines for violations. Brent crude rose to $83.29 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $77.93, with analysts attributing the move to concerns over Iran's draft plan to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from the strait through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas is transmitted.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has assured Ghanaians that the country has enough fuel stocks to withstand potential supply disruptions from escalating Middle East tensions, with the director noting that ensuring petroleum product availability remains the regulator's highest priority.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's crude oil output fell from 71.44 million barrels in 2019 to 37.3 million barrels in 2025, representing a compound annual average decline of about nine per cent. The industry debates whether the decline results from ageing oil fields reaching maturity or from underinvestment and slowing exploration, with petroleum revenues from 2011 to 2025 totalling US$11.97 billion according to PIAC.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Democratic Republic of Congo has prohibited exports of copper concentrate and cobalt concentrate, effective immediately, to encourage domestic processing and retain greater value from its mineral resources. One-year export waivers may be granted under strategic circumstances, according to the government order signed by three ministers.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The University of Mines and Technology has commissioned a demonstrative underground mine in the basement of its administration block to provide students practical exposure to underground mining operations and strengthen skills development in mining-related disciplines.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana aims to achieve at least 10% renewable energy penetration in its electricity generation mix by 2030, with the Bui Power Authority leading the expansion. The Energy Minister said all energy sector institutions must align programmes and investments with the national clean energy agenda, citing the Renewable Energy Master Plan, amended Renewable Energy Act, and National Energy Transition Framework as key policy instruments.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bui Power Authority recorded a net profit of US$66.2 million in 2025, generating US$145.9 million in revenue and producing 1,438GWh of energy, exceeding its 1,350GWh target. The Authority increased its solar photovoltaic capacity from 55MWp to 105MWp while its hydropower plant maintained a 95% availability rate.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Twelve suspected illegal miners were remanded into police custody after being arrested during a two-day Forestry Commission operation against illegal mining in the Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region. The enforcement team immobilised an excavator and seized multiple items including a tricycle, seven changfan machines, 21 water pumping machines, two power plants, two generators and an air blower.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's fruits and vegetables sector is forecast to reach 6.01 billion dollars in 2026, driven by expanding urban populations and middle-class demand for fresh, locally sourced produce. Small-scale gardening—from veranda seedlings to container plots—has shifted from a household hobby into a major commercial opportunity for vendors with minimal land or capital.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The CEO of The Ghanaian Farmer warns that destruction of fertile farmlands through illegal mining could undermine the country's food security and farming communities' livelihoods, calling for agricultural lands to receive the same level of protection as mineral resources and for stronger, consistent enforcement of anti-mining laws.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has natural advantages—fertile soils and year-round production capacity—to become a leading African horticultural hub as global demand for tropical fruits and vegetables rises, yet currently exports only a fraction of potential market volumes despite producing internationally recognised crops like pineapples, mangoes and avocados.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Youth Environmental Movement warns that galamsey operations are causing farming communities like Asiakwa in the Eastern Region to lose agricultural lands, disrupting local food production and forcing residents to rely on market supplies. The shift has weakened the agricultural base of affected communities and contributed to rising food prices.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Agricultural advocates warn that illegal mining is destroying fertile farmland used for crops including vegetables, maize, cassava, plantain, and cocoa, reducing production and pushing up consumer food prices across Ghana.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana EXIMBank has commissioned the Awoamefia Togbi Sri III Astro Turf Park at Hogbe Park in Anloga as a 10th anniversary corporate social responsibility project. The facility, built to international standards, will host league matches, tournaments, training programs, and school activities.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister visited Savelugu Municipality and Kumbungu District in the Northern Region to monitor the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Beneficiary Enrolment Exercise, meeting with traditional authorities, local government officials, and visiting enrolment centres to assess progress.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection is conducting a three-day visit to the Northern and North East regions to monitor the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) beneficiary enrolment exercise and engage stakeholders. The monitoring is part of efforts to expand LEAP to enrol an additional 400,000 beneficiary households across the country.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sydney Towle, a social media influencer with over a million TikTok followers who documented her three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), has died at 26 from complications related to the illness. Her family said she was passionate about raising awareness for rare cancers and promoting self-advocacy.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has signed a partnership agreement with MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited and Quest Medical Imaging to improve access to diagnostic services and strengthen healthcare delivery across Ghana, with a focus on early disease detection and chronic disease management.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Airports Company Limited has barred two Port Health officers from working at Accra International Airport and other GACL-managed airports after they charged a passenger US$40 for a Yellow Fever Card instead of the approved US$20 fee on August 5. The action follows GACL's announcement of new anti-extortion measures including mystery shopping, stricter discipline, and a passenger hotline.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Religious leaders have called on Ghanaians to uphold values of service, faith and sacrifice demonstrated by eight public officials who died in a military helicopter crash, saying the best way to honour their memory was to emulate their commitment to duty and contribute to national development and peace. The call was made during a National Interfaith Memorial Service held in Accra one year after the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology donated assorted prayer items, including 200 copies of the Holy Qur'an, prayer mats, school bags and provisions to the Tse Addo Central Mosque in Accra on the first anniversary of the death of late Minister Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Youth Association has endorsed the Tema Metropolitan Assembly's demolition of unauthorised structures in designated security zones at Tema Manhean beach, calling it a step toward restoring order, sanitation, and public safety. The association hopes the redevelopment will attract investment and create employment opportunities beyond fishing-related activities.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rashid Ibrahim, President of the National Union of Ghana Students, has proposed that government ban children below 15 years from using social media to help shape character and instil moral values, citing similar policies in Australia, France and Indonesia. He attributed rising indiscipline among students to inadequate parental control and weak school supervision.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The West African Examinations Council says it applies the same marking schemes and grading systems to all candidates in public and private schools for the BECE, with grades determined by individual performance under uniform procedures. The denial comes after Ghana National Council of Private Schools raised concerns over 2026 results, alleging private schools were deliberately awarded poor grades, which WAEC described as false and without factual basis.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Assistant Editor of The Ghanaian Times has been appointed to the Ghana Journalists Association's Professional Development Committee, one of several reconstituted statutory committees aimed at strengthening the association's governance and professional development. The committee members will be sworn in during the GJA's 77th Anniversary Lecture and Symposium on Monday.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission's Director-General says the commission remains committed to protecting tertiary education quality and credibility despite a High Court ruling that quashed GTEC's directive invalidating doctoral degrees from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM). The court ruled that administrative decisions affecting citizens must be made fairly and reasonably under the 1992 Constitution.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Professor Bernard Kumi-Boateng, a 47-year-old Full Professor of Geomatic Engineering and UMaT alumnus, has been installed as the University of Mines and Technology's fourth Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. He pledged to pursue a four-year strategic plan positioning UMaT as the "MIT of Africa" through alignment with existing institutional frameworks.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has called on student leaders from two universities to demonstrate patriotism and take a firm stand against corruption, emphasizing that tackling corruption must begin at school level so students carry those principles into professional life.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation launched the Prisons Agro-Support and Empowerment (PASE) Project at Tarkwa Local Prison, supporting cultivation of an additional 20 acres of oil palm to supplement food production and equip inmates with practical agricultural skills for post-release employment.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Trust Fund has broken ground on a 250-bed boys' dormitory block at Achimota School, fully financed by Saka Homes through GETFund's Education Financing and Partnership Initiative. The project marks the first full private sponsorship under the initiative.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority has called on President Mahama and Parliament to name Ghana's proposed plastics legislation after the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, as a tribute to his environmental advocacy. The EPA is finalising legislation to support a planned ban on single-use plastics, including Styrofoam food containers, scheduled to take effect in January 2027.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Mercedes-Benz bus overturned at Adele-Kpoe on the Tema–Akosombo Highway on August 5 after a front tyre burst caused the driver to lose control; eighteen occupants were injured and transported to Akuse Government Hospital.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A DAF truck transporting marble stones caught fire at Ayensudo on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Road on Wednesday, August 5, after one of its rear tyres burst. The fire was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries or deaths reported.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Abomosu STEM Senior High School secured the final Eastern Region qualification spot for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz National Championship after defeating Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua, in a tie-breaker that forced the contest after both schools finished on 43 points.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two separate fire outbreaks in Greater Accra on August 6 destroyed commercial and residential structures in Nungua and Odorkor Official Town, causing significant property losses but no reported injuries or fatalities. A metal container in Nungua and three residential wooden structures plus a mechanic's workshop storeroom in Odorkor were destroyed.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of Accident and Emergency at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital says Ghana's healthcare infrastructure has failed to keep pace with population growth, placing enormous pressure on the country's largest referral hospital. Dr Henry Bulley cited overstretched facilities, equipment, and personnel as barriers to timely care, noting that when the hospital was built Ghana's population was below six million; today it exceeds 30 million with no corresponding expansion.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrested a Dutch national and two other suspects following an intelligence-led operation at Tema Port, where 866 parcels of a white powdered substance suspected to be cocaine were found concealed in sacks of gari in a 40-foot container. The substance has a street value of around US$6.9 million.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Society Coalition Against Transnational Crime will launch in Accra on August 12 to coordinate efforts against trafficking for forced criminality and related crimes, bringing together civil society organisations, professional bodies, youth groups, faith-based organisations, traditional leaders, businesses and individuals. The coalition aims to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, support trafficking victims, and address emerging forms of organised crime, including the trend of young people being recruited through fake online job advertisements and trafficked to engage in criminal activities abroad.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly has provided 51 persons with disabilities with business equipment (freezers, sewing machines, wheelchairs) and financial grants under the government's Disability Fund. The MP said the assembly aims to reach all registered PWDs in the municipality by year-end.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has announced measures to enforce a mandatory 50-metre buffer zone along major water bodies in the capital, with all illegal structures within the areas set to be demolished. The exercise will begin in Ayawaso Central, La Dade-Kotopon and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, as part of government efforts to address recurring flooding.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana police intercepted 866 parcels of suspected cocaine concealed in sacks of gari and konkonte at Tema Port on Wednesday, with an estimated street value of US$6.928 million. Three suspects—a Dutch national and two Ghanaians—were arrested and are assisting investigators in what police believe is a wider international drug trafficking network.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Open Arms Ministry's head pastor, Apostle Kofi Nkansah-Sarkodie, has cautioned youth to avoid occult groups that are openly soliciting members with promises of quick wealth, warning that the rituals and sacrifices involved carry consequences that outweigh any benefits.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
On August 6, 2025, a helicopter carrying eight Ghanaians—including the Defence and Environment ministers—crashed while travelling to an event in Obuasi aimed at confronting illegal mining. One year later, the article reflects on the tragedy and what lessons the country has learnt in its efforts to combat galamsey, which continues to ravage natural resources.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region received medical supplies worth over GH¢2 million donated by Lom Nuku Ahlijah and the Living Presence Evangelistic Network to strengthen patient care and emergency services. The donor noted that improving healthcare is central to community development and called on more organisations to support health institutions.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured a combined 22-year prison sentence for two convicted thieves in separate cases. Nasiru Muftawu, 20, was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment for a series of motorbike thefts, while Eric Salia, 36, received 10 years for breaking into a public officer's residence and stealing valuables.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Stalled roadworks under Ghana's "Big Push" infrastructure program, delayed by missed government payments to contractors, are leaving communities covered in dust and harmful pollutants and exposing millions to increased risk of diseases linked to air pollution including asthma, heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's youth are increasingly falling into substance abuse, a threat to individual futures and the country's social and economic progress, according to concerns raised by the Narcotics Control Commission, WHO, and UNODC. The growing misuse of drugs such as marijuana, tramadol, shisha, and synthetic drugs is destroying lives across communities.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 will see 157 schools compete at the national championship stage, with 27 schools already qualified. The competition officially begins on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with preliminary rounds scheduled for August 20–24 and knockout stages following.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has issued a 21-day ultimatum to residents and businesses occupying the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at Laboma Beach to vacate ahead of demolition, citing siltation and unauthorised developments that have worsened flooding in the region.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Minister has given residents and property owners at Kpeshie Lagoon's buffer zone at Laboma Beach 21 days to vacate or remove structures before demolition, as part of efforts to reclaim waterways and address flooding.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two female bodies believed to be Benin nationals were found in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in Tamale's Gbewa Residential Area. Police have commenced investigations with assistance from a special team deployed by the Inspector-General of Police, and the bodies have been sent to Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary for post-mortem examination.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
An explosion of suspected illegally stored explosives at Aboso in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, resulted in three deaths and three injuries, according to police. The Western Central Regional Police Command is investigating the incident in collaboration with the Minerals Commission and has reminded the public that unlawful possession, storage, handling or sale of explosives is a serious offence.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A tipper truck driver and his mate sustained serious injuries after the vehicle lost control and crashed at Adiembra in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. Both men are receiving treatment at Nyinahin Government Hospital, and the local Assembly Member has called for urgent government action to improve road safety on the crash-prone stretch.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Twenty Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region will compete in the eighth edition of the LUV FM High School Debate, beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, after more than 100 schools participated in preliminary contests across the region.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of University Administrators has announced a nationwide strike from August 10 until further notice, citing widening pay disparities between teaching and non-teaching senior members at public universities. Despite an April 2026 agreement that increased non-teaching senior members' consolidated market premium by 40%, the Association says teaching senior members now receive approximately GH¢10,000 in market premium compared with about GH¢4,718 for non-teaching senior members.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST's College of Health Sciences organised a Medical and One Health Outreach as part of the university's 75th Anniversary celebrations, bringing together health professionals and students to deliver integrated healthcare services to surrounding communities and demonstrate KNUST's commitment to public service.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Research firm Spear Institute has called for a major shift in Ghana's flood management approach from post-disaster response to long-term prevention and climate resilience, citing the June 2026 Accra floods as an example of systemic weaknesses in drainage, land-use planning and disaster preparedness.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 50-year-old car dealer, Kwesi Rahman, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside his home at Beach Drive Estate in the Ga South Municipality on Thursday, August 6, at about 9:30 p.m. His wife was also shot multiple times and remains in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lawra Municipal Hospital in the Upper West Region, established in 1928, faces severe infrastructural decay with medical staff conducting emergency surgeries amid invading insects and delivering babies in leaking-roof wards. The facility has undergone no major renovations since inception and is struggling with low OPD attendance and mounting debts, though targeted interventions by the local MP are beginning to offer relief.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Junior Football Camp's third WELL GIRLS mentorship session featured Commissioner of Police Lydia Donkor, who encouraged participants to embrace change and pursue their ambitions, selecting four girls aspiring to join the Ghana Police Service as her mentees in a structured leadership initiative.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has described the moment she learned of a fatal helicopter crash that killed several senior government officials as one of disbelief and shock. She acknowledged the scale of the tragedy and stressed the emotional difficulty of processing the loss while remaining focused.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Chief Imam of Ghana has urged young people to avoid drug abuse and social vices, emphasizing the importance of discipline and moral values for personal and national development. The CEO of the National Youth Authority visited him seeking blessings and support for an upcoming National Youth Conference aimed at addressing youth issues.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority's CEO visited the National Chief Imam to seek prayers ahead of an upcoming National Youth Conference focused on youth empowerment, leadership and national development. The Chief Imam offered prayers for the conference's success.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Wa Circuit Court has convicted and sentenced two men in separate stealing cases: Nasiru Muftawu, 20, to 12 years' imprisonment for multiple motorbike thefts, and Eric Salia, 36, to 10 years' imprisonment for unlawfully breaking into a public officer's residence and stealing belongings. The Upper West Regional Police Command says the sentences demonstrate its commitment to tackling crime in the region.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service in Ashanti Region has launched fire safety education campaigns targeting fuel stations, schools, markets, and communities through practical training and media outreach. The initiatives focus on identifying hazards, proper fuel handling, emergency response, and the use of fire extinguishers, with officers emphasizing the critical role of Community Fire Volunteers in responding to fires.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, has announced nominees for the Sacred Crown Awards 2026, established to celebrate African excellence and honour individuals shaping communities across Africa. Nominees span music, culture, traditional leadership, spirituality, humanitarian service, healthcare and public life, including artists like Burna Boy, Davido and Stonebwoy, and religious leaders such as Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and Dr. Mensa Otabil.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian radio personality and DJ Andy Dosty became the first Ghanaian DJ to headline New York's Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Festival, performing Ghanaian music on the iconic outdoor stage as part of the festival's 40th anniversary celebrations.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A feature examines the performance of the song "Ehuu" by Maame Ode at Apostle Kantanka's funeral, tracing the song's cultural and musical significance and its variations by different artists, while reflecting on music's spiritual power.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Joy FM will host its 9th Showbiz Roundtable on Saturday, 8 August 2026, themed "Assessing 20 Months of Government's Impact on Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts." The live programme, featuring industry professionals and moderated by broadcaster Kwame Dadzie, will examine government commitments to the sector, assess policy implementation, and explore Ghana's creative economy, with listeners able to contribute via WhatsApp.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumasi will host a National Thanksgiving Service on Saturday at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in honour of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Engineer Kwadwo Safo, founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission and Kantanka Group, to celebrate his contributions to the church, his family and national development across spiritual, technological, industrial and agricultural sectors.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The funeral rites of Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur Beverly Afaglo Baah will be held on Saturday, August 8, at the State House forecourt in Accra, beginning at 7:00 a.m., with a thanksgiving service scheduled for Sunday, August 9, at Action Chapel International in Tema. Afaglo died on May 24, 2026, at age 42 after a two-year battle with cancer.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
EMY Africa, a pan-African platform celebrating leadership and cultural impact, held the Africa Rising Symposium at the UK Parliament on July 30 and the EMY Africa Soirée London on August 2, bringing together policymakers, academics, business leaders, and creatives to explore Africa's cultural diplomacy and global partnerships.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian artiste Sista Afia released a standout verse on 'Don't Come Too Close II' remix with Okese 1, Darko Vibes, and Joey B, which reached number one on Audiomack Ghana and Ghana Apple Music charts. Social media users praised her rap skills as matching her male collaborators.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian culinary content creator Chef Abbys will launch a multi-country food tour on August 20 across Nigeria, Togo, Senegal, Cape Verde, Liberia, and Côte d'Ivoire, collaborating with regional food creators and tourism stakeholders to showcase West African cuisine and cultural heritage to a global audience.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Patchbay Band, a Ghana-based ensemble formed in 2008 that blends traditional highlife with jazz, blues and indie rock, will feature on JoyNews's E Vibes programme on 15 August to discuss their story and contributions to Ghana's music industry. The appearance is part of the #MusicalBandSeries, which focuses on celebrated Ghanaian musical bands.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician KiDi has set August 27, 2026, as the release date for his third studio album, "Where Do We Go From Here," marking his return after two years of work on the project.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian fashion designer Vasty Arthur presented her collection "The Pride of the North" at the 5th International Ethno-Fashion Festival in Kazan, Russia, featuring designs inspired by Northern Ghana's traditional textile heritage, including the handwoven smock or fugu. The collection aimed to present Ghanaian design and craftsmanship to a global audience while demonstrating how traditional textiles can be transformed into contemporary fashion.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian singer RCee has released a music video for "Money Makes The World Go Round" that unfolds as a thriller rather than a performance video, following him and his lover as they flee with a suitcase of money while being pursued, only for his lover to betray him and discover she grabbed the wrong suitcase. The video, directed by Elroy Salam for Amin Studio, reinforces themes of greed, deception and consequence through suspenseful storytelling and cinematic visuals.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deloitte Ghana partner Gloria Boye-Doku has launched two books, "Mindset for Success" and "The Power of Hope," intended to inspire young people to pursue their aspirations regardless of their background. She said mindset is the most important factor in achieving success and that background should not be a limiting factor.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid keeping him at the club until 30 June 2032, ending speculation over a potential move to Arsenal.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge; the midfielder is set to complete a £75m move after the club's leadership made the decision beforehand.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
David Owori, 28-year-old captain of SC Villa and Uganda international, died after being assaulted by unidentified assailants in Kampala on Tuesday. He was found unconscious and taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Confederation of African Football's Executive Committee unanimously confirmed support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday, contrasting with opposition from UEFA, which committed to boycotting future World Cups while Infantino remains in office. CAF, which comprises 54 of FIFA's 211 member associations, backs Infantino's March re-election bid, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe welcoming FIFA's pledge to review processes that sparked the controversy over the abandoned World Cup commercial proposal.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle said Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge. Guimaraes is set to become the fourth key player to leave Newcastle in less than a year, with Jaissle viewing the rebuild as an opportunity to mould a young, hungry side.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Argentine Football Association has announced that 15 July will be designated 'National Football Teams Day' to commemorate Argentina's 2-1 semi-final victory over England in the 2026 World Cup. The win, achieved through goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after England led through Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute strike, reignited political tensions as some Argentine players celebrated with a banner referencing the Falkland Islands dispute.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Diego Forlan, the former Manchester United striker, has agreed to become Uruguay's interim head coach following Marcelo Bielsa's departure. Forlan will lead the national team through autumn friendlies before a permanent manager is appointed by early 2027.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Barcelona has obtained approval from Rodri to open contract negotiations with Manchester City, joining Real Madrid's long-standing interest in the 30-year-old midfielder, who is in the final year of his deal at City and currently recovering from back surgery.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana champions Medeama SC will face TP Mazembe of DR Congo in a two-legged preliminary-stage match in the CAF Champions League, with the first leg at Medeama's TnA Stadium in Tarkwa and the return in Kinshasa. The first preliminary round is scheduled for September 4–6 (first legs) and September 11–13 (return fixtures).
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
BRÜHM Ghana held a Legends Dinner to honour five Ghanaian footballers—Rev. Osei Kofi, Ibrahim Sunday, Mohammed Ahmed 'Polo,' Nii Odartey Lamptey and Daniel Quaye—for their contributions to Ghana football, celebrating their Africa Cup of Nations triumphs, continental club championships, FIFA youth success, and World Cup representation.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig on a seven-year contract. According to ESPN, Madrid will pay €125 million plus up to €15 million in bonuses, potentially making it a record transfer for the club.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Malawi qualified for the quarterfinals of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on goal difference after a 2-1 defeat to Zambia in their final Group C match, finishing ahead of defending champions Nigeria.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for "errors" in controversial plans to sell competition stakes to private investors but will remain in his position after receiving backing from FIFA's management board in Rabat. UEFA and others had criticised the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal as an "opaque deal," but Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafstrom sent a letter to member associations apologising and pledging to prevent similar incidents.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The US team set a new Under-20 mixed 4x400m world record of 3:15.31 at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Oregon, breaking the previous best of 3:17.69 set by another US team in 2022. Kenya's Frankline Kibet won the 5000m in Eugene for his second global Under-20 gold.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nalerigu Senior High School has qualified for the National Science and Maths Quiz National Championship after defeating Bunkpurugu Senior High School in the North East Region qualifier. Both schools finished level on 33 points, but Nalerigu won the tie-breaker to secure their place and end Bunkpurugu's regional reign.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament will be held at the University of Ghana stadium on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Companies can register by calling or WhatsApping Sleven at 024 237 6445, downloading a form from myjoyonline.com, selecting events, paying fees, and submitting the form.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC, Premier League champions, will face Congolese side TP Mazembe in the first round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, while Nations FC will play Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup's preliminary rounds following Thursday's draw in Cairo.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full fee is paid, Diomande would become the fourth most expensive player in history and the most expensive African player.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dreams FC has emerged as Ghana's highest-ranked club in the latest CAF club rankings, occupying 32nd position following their campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup, while traditional powerhouses Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko are absent from the list.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has praised captain Portia Boakye's leadership and work rate, describing her as his "extra arm" on and off the pitch following Ghana's qualification to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Björkegren credited her fighting spirit and communication with players as crucial to the team's progress.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Organisers of the Africa Golf Tourism Convention 2026, scheduled for August 18–21 in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, have revealed the first batch of speakers for the four-day event, which aims to connect Africa's golf, tourism, hospitality and trade sectors and position the continent as a destination for high-value sports tourism.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Into The Unknown Tours will embark on a 10-day road expedition from Accra to Tamale beginning 14 August 2026 to spotlight lesser-known destinations and promote domestic tourism, documenting landscapes, landmarks, local culture, and cuisine across the Volta Region and Northern Ghana in partnership with CFAO Mobility Ghana and Malta Guinness.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Senegalese court sentenced three TikTok influencers who worked for online communications channel Feenal Digital to prison time and fines for insulting the president, with one sentenced to three months and two others to two months each—a move critics characterized as an assault on free speech.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, Hunter Biden acknowledged receiving a presidential pardon from his father was "not good" for the American people, the Constitution, or his father's legacy, but defended it as necessary to protect him from potential targeting under the incoming Trump administration.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A serial sex offender being monitored by the Metropolitan Police has been found guilty of murdering two women—Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39—and raping a third woman in London. Simon Levy, 40, targeted vulnerable street sex workers; the jury found him guilty on all charges after 13 hours of deliberation.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain will impose border controls on air and sea travel from Italy for one month, escalating a dispute between the two EU countries over an influx of about 78,000 migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Italy had introduced similar restrictions following the migrant arrivals, and Rome said it would maintain checks until at least 15 August.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Senegalese court sentenced three TikTok influencers who worked for Feenal Digital to prison time and fines for insulting the president, prompting critics to condemn the move as an assault on free speech. Mandoumbe Diop was sentenced to three months in prison, while Magueye Diaw and Moustapha Ndiaye each received two months; their lawyer said the posts were comical and did not warrant criminal prosecution.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ebola response workers in eastern Congo staged protests this week demanding payment of salaries and allowances nearly three months overdue, as security incidents continue to disrupt containment efforts. Health workers gathered outside treatment centres in Ituri province calling for immediate payment, with police dispersing demonstrators in Mongbwalu.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US researchers have used artificial intelligence to design whole viral genomes for the first time, creating 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories and infect bacteria, with potential applications in treating disease. Experts have praised the breakthrough as a significant scientific turning point while warning of urgent safety and security concerns.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Weeks after xenophobic protests driven by anti-immigrant group March and March forced migrant workers to flee South Africa, clothing factories in Newcastle and other areas have struggled to fill vacancies, with three factories reporting losses of between 12% and 19% of their workforce. Local manufacturers say few South Africans are willing to take the low-paying jobs, though there have also been unfilled positions in sugarcane fields.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A US judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $567m for failing to warn the public about dangers its platforms posed to children, calling the company a "public nuisance" and requiring the funds be placed in a pool aimed at reducing future harms. This marks the largest ruling against the social media giant over child safety and comes in addition to an earlier $375m fine in the same case.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok, killing seven people including himself, with fifteen others injured. The Education Minister said both teachers and students were among the dead.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. government offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, a U.S. citizen who emerged as figurehead of Mexico's most powerful cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The Trump administration also offered a total of $100 million in rewards for various CJNG leaders and restricted visas of family members and business associates of cartel members.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu announced that at least 308 people abducted in different attacks in northern Nigeria were rescued, including 163 from Woro community in Kwara state taken in February and 145 mostly from Niger state, in what he called the country's largest rescue operation on a single day. The rescued victims, who spent months in captivity, were freed from a forest and are receiving medical attention, with Tinubu crediting the success to intelligence-led operations and collaboration among security services.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A 4 metric-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage struck the moon at 5,400 miles per hour early Wednesday, joining other space debris that has impacted the lunar surface. The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope detected sodium and lithium gas in the impact plume lasting 5–10 minutes.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a prestigious school outside Bangkok on Friday morning, killing five teachers and injuring more than 30 people including fellow pupils before turning the weapon on himself. He had also gunned down his grandparents earlier.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
David Owori, 27, captain of SC Villa and a national team player, was fatally beaten by suspected robbers near his home in Kampala after resisting a mobile phone theft. Police are investigating the killing, which has prompted public outcry over violent crime in Uganda.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement stating that an attack on any of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all, announced at a meeting between their leaders in Mecca amid regional tensions.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang received the outgoing Brazilian Ambassador and commended her contributions to Ghana-Brazil relations. Discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, energy, security, trade, and social development, with particular emphasis on energy sector partnerships involving Petrobras.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Yonas Kedir, editor-in-chief of The Addis Standard, was allegedly abducted and assaulted by security forces last Saturday and held for 24 hours, according to the news outlet's owner. Rights groups say the incident is part of a pattern of targeting independent media in Ethiopia.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway's Football Federation has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, citing lack of institutional trust and concerns over World Cup privatization, tournament awards, and other governance issues. Mexico and Argentina have voiced their support for the 56-year-old, while England, Wales, Croatia, and Albania have withdrawn support without explicitly demanding his resignation.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon, a key material for semiconductors and solar panels, along with minimum import prices, taking effect in December. The move aims to protect US manufacturers from Chinese competition; China's embassy called it protectionist and said Beijing will respond.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home and school in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok, killing his grandparents and five teachers before taking his own life. More than 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA has reiterated its loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and maintained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, saying that FIFA's public backing of Infantino and the withdrawal of his FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme do not meet the conditions necessary to avert the boycott. UEFA stated it requires both the withdrawal of proposals to sell off major competitions and assurances that such attempts will not be made again.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom project at the White House, upholding a preliminary injunction from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and setting up a potential Supreme Court appeal over whether the President has the authority to undertake such renovations without congressional approval.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kwaku Berko, a US-Ghana dual citizen and former Goldman Sachs investment banker, was convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn on all counts of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, violating the FCPA, and money laundering conspiracy for paying bribes to Ghanaian government officials in connection with a power plant project in Ghana. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
As Ghana's digital economy grows, consumers must assess whether platforms are legitimate and reliable. Trust seals and regulator registers help verify businesses, but stronger controls, consumer education, and improved evidence quality are needed alongside the Bank of Ghana's 2024 fraud report to help consumers compare digital services responsibly.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's middle class should resist lifestyle inflation—increased spending when income rises—and instead build wealth through productive assets. It urges SMEs to prioritize cash flow over accounting profit, improve receivables collection, and reduce unnecessary costs, while families should communicate openly about money.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chronicle's editorial marks a national memorial service for eight government officials who died in a Ghana Air Force helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, while travelling to launch an anti-galamsey programme in Obuasi. The piece argues that honouring their sacrifice requires Ghana to win its war against illegal small-scale mining.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Saint Sark, General Overseer of Open Arms Ministry in Kumasi, has accused some Ghanaian prophets of misleading the public with false prophecies about football outcomes, stating that God does not reveal match results. He contends that failed predictions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other sporting events have embarrassed the church and damaged Christianity's credibility in Ghana.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece argues that while ranking has a legitimate place in competitive selection, the primary purpose of education should be to identify whether students have achieved learning standards, not merely to rank them against each other.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight Ghanaians died in a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash while travelling to Obuasi on an anti-illegal mining operation. President John Mahama later acknowledged that members of his own political party were involved in galamsey, and that involvement persists across government changes.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece questions whether the opposition's narrative that democracy is under attack is genuine, or a rhetorical escape from accountability as former public officials face investigation and legal processes they once defended.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →