Former Power Minister Dr Kwabena Donkor's lawyer K.T. Hammond says he is unsure whether his client has been contacted by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor or US authorities following Asante Kwaku Berko's conviction on charges related to over US$1 million in bribes paid to Ghanaian officials in connection with an Aksa Energy power plant development.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Power Minister Dr Kwabena Donkor's lawyer K.T. Hammond says he is unsure whether his client has been contacted by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor or US authorities following Asante Kwaku Berko's conviction on charges related to over US$1 million in bribes paid to Ghanaian officials in connection with an Aksa Energy power plant development.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
K.T. Hammond, lawyer for former Power Minister Dr Kwabena Donkor, defended a Ghanaian technical team's trip to Istanbul to inspect equipment for the Aksa Energy power deal as standard technical due diligence required before major power-generation equipment is shipped to Ghana. The comments come amid renewed scrutiny following the U.S. conviction of former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko for his role in a bribery scheme involving Ghanaian officials and the power plant deal.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kwabena Donkor has denied ever meeting convicted former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Berko or demanding or receiving money connected to the controversial Aksa Energy power deal. Berko was convicted in August 2026 of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and paying over US$1 million in bribes to multiple Ghanaian officials between 2014 and 2015.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
K.T. Hammond, lawyer for former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor, says he has not been instructed on whether the Office of the Special Prosecutor has contacted his client regarding Aksa Energy bribery allegations. Hammond stated that Donkor accepts having played an oversight role in the transaction but denies any improper conduct and categorically denies meeting or negotiating with former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Asante Berko.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
K.T. Hammond, lawyer for former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor, has argued that his client cannot be held liable for corruption allegations involving former TOR boss Asante Berko, who was accused by US authorities of facilitating millions of dollars in bribes to influence Ghanaian officials in connection with a power project.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says emails and identification of money recipients are key evidence for establishing whether Ghanaian public officials participated in the AKSA Energy bribery scheme. He noted that testimony from convicted former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko identifying individuals who received alleged payments would be the strongest proof for prosecution.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD says the Minority in Parliament has opposed the new cocoa bill from the outset and continues to raise concerns despite its passage, but maintains the legislation was designed to protect cocoa farmers' interests and introduces reforms not previously in sector law.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A forensic audit by Ghana's Auditor-General found that an unauthorised system at Ghana's Embassy in Washington extracted nearly $19.4 million in irregular proceeds from visa and passport applicants over six years by imposing additional charges and redirecting them from official platforms. The irregularities led to the temporary closure of the embassy in 2025 after U.S. authorities and Ghanaian officials were alerted to delays, missing documents, and unclear fee structures.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor provided investigative and evidentiary support to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation that contributed to the conviction of former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko on bribery charges. A federal jury in Brooklyn found Berko guilty on August 6, 2026, of a scheme to pay more than US$1 million in bribes to Ghanaian government officials between 2014 and 2015 related to a power plant development project with Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji Uretim.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang attributes her strong working relationship with President Mahama to mutual trust, shared objectives, and a common commitment to advancing the government's development agenda, saying their focus is on building the nation rather than creating disagreements within leadership.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says President Mahama will continue to assess and reassign government ministers based on their performance and ability to deliver, noting that ministers are under "constant watch" and will be moved if the President thinks they can better serve government elsewhere.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang said Ghana's substantial debt requires difficult spending choices and prioritisation of resources across healthcare, education and infrastructure, rather than spreading funds thinly for political popularity.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Alex K. Agyekum, a former MP for Mpohor, has urged Parliament to resist tensions and political divisions following a change in Majority Leadership, warning against "chaos, confusion, and needless political confrontation" and cautioning that social media commentary could undermine public confidence in the institution.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Bawku MP Mahama Ayariga to Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and Korley Klottey lawmaker Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to Environment, Science and Technology. Two other ministers were reassigned: Kenneth Gilbert Adjei moved from Works and Housing to Defence, and Ibrahim Ahmed moved to Works and Housing from Local Government.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Attorney-General announced plans to investigate persons implicated in a bribery scheme involving a Turkish energy company and a power plant project, following the conviction of former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko by a U.S. federal jury on charges including conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and money laundering.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah said the NDC government has restored hope to Ghanaians after inheriting a severely distressed economy, and within about a year and a half has made significant progress in rebuilding the economy, restoring forest reserves, and injecting resources into education and healthcare.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Ghanaian-American banker Asante Kwaku Berko of a bribery scheme in which he and co-conspirators paid or conspired to pay more than US$1 million in bribes to Ghanaian government officials to help Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji secure a power plant contract during Ghana's 2014–2017 energy crisis.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Patrick Kwame Frimpong, Presiding Member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, has called on Presiding Members across the Ashanti Region to embrace visionary, transparent and accountable leadership devoid of partisan politics to accelerate development in their communities. The call was made during the Ashanti Regional Conference of Presiding Members, which brought together leaders from Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to deliberate on strategies for enhancing local governance and sustainable development.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify public education on tax obligations and extend engagement to informal workers such as artisans, masons, hairdressers, and barbers to expand the revenue base and support national development.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Dennis Nsafoah, an Assistant Professor of Economics at Niagara University, argues that Ghana's 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review deserves more scrutiny for reallocating GH¢5 billion from capital expenditure to the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), which aims to reach 15 months of import cover by 2028. He contends the move is difficult to defend given the IMF's assessment that Ghana's current reserve adequacy is about six months of prospective imports and that reserves as high as 15 months "would not be advisable on precautionary grounds alone" due to economic costs.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress Deputy General Secretary hopeful Abeiku Hayford has dismissed characterizations of investigations and prosecutions against former government officials as political persecution, arguing that public officials accused of misusing state resources must be held accountable regardless of political affiliation.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Abeiku Hayford, an NDC Deputy General Secretary hopeful, described the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration as an attempt to regain political relevance rather than a genuine defence of democracy. He argued that the peaceful execution of the protest itself proved Ghana's democratic freedoms remain intact.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected claims that he described presidential staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah as a "nobody" during the NPP's petition presentation at the Jubilee House, saying his comments were directed at the decision to have her alone receive the petition rather than questioning her qualifications. Ms Jantuah previously said she was deeply disappointed and shocked by what she considered a disrespectful remark made by the Minority Leader in the presence of media and other political officials.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kwabena Donkor, former Minister of Power, has categorically denied receiving any money from Asante Kwaku Berko, a former Goldman Sachs banker convicted in a U.S. bribery case involving allegations of bribing Ghanaian officials over a power plant project. According to social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Donkor welcomed an investigation and expressed confidence it would clear his name.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy has called for improved parliamentary scrutiny of major contracts, arguing that parliamentary committees lack sufficient capacity and technical expertise to properly review agreements before approval.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Spain Chapter of the National Democratic Congress has commended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and Ghana Water Limited Managing Director Adam Mutawakilu for their contributions to improving Ghanaians' lives, with particular praise for Ablakwa's responsiveness to diaspora welfare and consular service reforms.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International Ghana Executive Director Mary Addah has called for interrogation of all persons linked to the case involving former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Berko, saying authorities must investigate the Ghanaian dimension beyond his U.S. conviction to uncover the full circumstances and determine whether public officials breached Ghana's laws.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, says Ghana's economic recovery cannot be judged complete unless improved macroeconomic indicators translate into better living conditions for ordinary citizens, and that people care more about jobs, functioning businesses, and meeting daily needs than positive statistics.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, Tano North MP and Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that the government cannot claim fiscal discipline by underspending if it results in cancellation or postponement of development projects. An IMF report cited by Boako indicates about 1,800 ongoing projects have been cancelled and roughly 2,000 others rephased, affecting roads, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure with direct implications for communities.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticised an excessive focus on macroeconomic indicators, arguing that economic growth must translate into jobs, higher incomes and improved living standards for young people, farmers, traders and businesses rather than being measured by fiscal indicators alone.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, former MP and minister, says he is confident of winning the National Chairmanship of the National Democratic Congress, citing his longstanding commitment and years of service to the party at various levels.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah held a Thanksgiving Service at Christ the King Parish in Accra to mark the first anniversary of his death, attended by government officials, political figures, and traditional leaders. The service reflected on the minister's contribution to Ghana, with a priest urging attendees to uphold the values of faith, integrity, and public service that characterised his work.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces unveiled a cenotaph at the Ministry of Defence in Accra to honour the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, on the first anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed eight people. President Mahama attended the ceremony and described the monument as a lasting reminder of the values of service, integrity, patriotism and sacrifice.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bantama Constituency NPP in Ashanti Region held fresh elections on Saturday to choose party executives for the next four years, after the party nullified initial polls citing electoral irregularities. Kingsley Atta narrowly won the chairmanship race with 570 votes (50.2%) against incumbent Fiifi Mensah's 566 votes (49.8%), while other positions were filled in supervised elections.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Asante Kwaku Berko, a former banker, was convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn of violating the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and related offences for paying more than $1 million in bribes to Ghanaian government officials in connection with a power-plant project. The article argues that Ghana's anti-corruption efforts must focus on both the givers and takers of bribes.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Beatrice Owarewa Siaw, an NPP Council of Patrons Member in Asante Mampong and aspiring MP candidate, died on Saturday, August 8 at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi. The cause of her death remains unclear.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor disclosed it provided investigative and evidentiary assistance to the FBI in the prosecution of Asante Kwaku Berko, a Ghanaian-American businessman and former Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery, who was convicted in Brooklyn, New York on August 6, 2026, over a scheme involving more than $1 million in bribes to multiple Ghanaian officials between 2014 and 2015 related to a power plant development agreement.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has given government a two-week ultimatum to implement the 20% deprived-area allowance for teachers or face industrial actions. PRETAG previously suspended a threatened strike in late July following intervention by the Ghana Education Service and Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, but has now set an end-of-August deadline.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo says public officials who received bribes in the AKSA Energy deal could still face prosecution despite alleged offences occurring more than a decade ago, and that courts could order confiscation of related assets and recovery of state losses if wrongdoing is established.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) has criticised the government's appointment of a transaction adviser to facilitate private-sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana and Northern Electricity Distribution Company, saying it breaches mutual trust after the union submitted an alternative proposal that the ministry has not acknowledged.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office has cautioned that Asante Kwaku Berko's conviction in the United States does not automatically establish criminal liability against individuals in Ghana, and that any person named in evidence will be assessed independently under Ghanaian law as the Office investigates the Ghanaian dimension of the bribery case.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office says it will trace and pursue recovery of assets and proceeds linked to suspected criminal conduct in the Ghanaian aspect of the Asante Kwaku Berko bribery case, following his conviction in the United States.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Power Minister Dr Kwabena Donkor has denied involvement in bribery allegations surrounding former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko, stating he has never met Berko, demanded money from him, or received any personal benefit connected with a power deal. His lawyers said he has "absolutely no knowledge" of the allegations and had "completely and emphatically" denied any knowledge of a request or demand for money.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office has escalated its investigation into the Ghanaian dimension of former Goldman Sachs banker and ex-TOR Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko's bribery case, following his conviction in the United States. EOCO said it received a request from U.S. counterparts last year seeking information on specific individuals in Ghana relevant to the investigation, including a former Minister of State and public servants.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General Nii Ayikoi Otoo says evidence of public officials' participation in a criminal agreement is sufficient legal grounds for prosecution in the AKSA Energy bribery scandal, noting that Ghanaian law does not require physical presence at an offence for criminal liability if there is proof of involvement in the conspiracy.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A CDD-Ghana fellow says Ghanaian law enforcement agencies possess information that could support domestic investigations into AKSA Energy-related bribery allegations linked to a power plant deal, following collaboration with US authorities that contributed to a conviction.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Democracy and Development Fellow at Ghana's Centre for Democratic Development argues that Ghana must conduct its own investigations into the AKSA Energy deal despite US authorities already taking action, citing concerns about the integrity of public office and Ghana's public procurement processes.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's proposed amendment to directly elect Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives on a non-partisan basis has drawn criticism from reform architect Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh and others, who argue that the government's plan to select three candidates for voters to choose from could perpetuate central control over local governance.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Owusu, newly elected Chairman of the NPP-UK Branch, has thanked his campaign team and political advisers for their support and dedication, which he credits with contributing to his election victory.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A federal jury in Brooklyn has convicted Asante Kwaku Berko, former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director, on August 6, 2026, for conspiring to pay bribes totalling more than $1 million to Ghanaian officials between 2014 and 2015 linked to a power plant development agreement. Berko faces a maximum 30-year sentence, with sentencing scheduled for November 10, 2026.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parliament's Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin cautioned Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi against taking criticism personally and attacking his critics, urging him instead to respond to concerns about the institution's operations with facts rather than personal attacks.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has intensified its investigation into the Ghanaian dimension of a bribery case involving former Goldman Sachs banker and former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko, following his conviction by a United States court. The Attorney-General has directed EOCO to escalate the probe using evidence and records obtained through lawful international cooperation with U.S. authorities.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A 62.5g Mars Bar from 1991 was discovered during a house clearance in Scunthorpe and posted online, highlighting the contrast with today's 40g bars. Mars responded that bar sizes have been updated over 35 years to reflect consumer demand and external factors including manufacturing costs and cocoa prices.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nvidia has raised $500bn in capital from major investors including Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure and hardware projects, treating AI compute as a new asset class.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The White House imposed a 15% tariff and price floors on polysilicon, the raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels primarily produced by China, aimed at supporting domestic chip and solar supply chains to compete with Beijing on artificial intelligence and energy. The United States has two polysilicon factories.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana will conduct a planned maintenance exercise in parts of Accra East from August 10 to 13, causing daily power interruptions from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in different communities each day. The maintenance is aimed at improving electricity supply reliability in the affected areas.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana has launched biodegradable Eco-SIM cards made with 90 per cent less plastic, offering customers a more environmentally sustainable connectivity option while reducing single-use plastic waste and landfill contribution.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency has reaffirmed government commitment to strengthening the country's MSMEs, describing them as the backbone of the nation's economy and driving force behind inclusive growth, innovation and job creation. Speaking at the 10th National MSME Day celebration themed on digital empowerment and innovation, she emphasized the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past decade through increased investment, partnerships and policy support.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Shareholders of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana approved a final dividend of GH¢4.989 per ordinary share at its 56th AGM, totalling GH¢673.48 million. The Bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana's economic development, citing 130 years of continuous operations in trade, infrastructure, and cross-border banking.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Telecel Ghana has introduced the Eco-SIM, a biodegradable SIM card made with 90 per cent less plastic, to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the same connectivity services. The move addresses the scale of global SIM production—3.7 billion physical SIMs were manufactured in 2024—and Ghana's 43 million active mobile SIM users.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN Ghana generated approximately GH¢14.9 billion in service revenue in the first half of 2026, up from GH¢11.3 billion in the same period of 2025, and reported profit before tax of about GH¢7.4 billion. The article raises questions about whether customers are receiving corresponding improvements in network quality, affordability, and service in return for their increasing expenditure.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Investment Bank of Africa warned that Ghana's improved debt trajectory could face pressure in 2027–2028 due to significant debt maturities requiring early refinancing, and urged the government to begin preparations through primary budget surpluses, liability-management operations and concessional or multilateral support.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has announced urgent operational measures to address landside congestion at the Port of Tema, citing increased import volumes, rising empty container exports, and road traffic challenges. The Authority is implementing interventions including accelerated empty container evacuation, strengthened transfer operations, additional trucks, and improved yard and traffic management in close collaboration with shipping lines and terminal operators.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Best Education Services Ltd, an education consultancy offering study abroad and international education services, has registered to participate in the 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament, an annual corporate sporting event featuring athletics, games and board competitions.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Court documents in a bribery case involving former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko show payments allegedly made to Ghanaian officials to facilitate a power project, including a $500,000 transfer in April 2015 and a $1.5 million transfer in May 2015 on the day a senior official signed the deal. An August 2015 email provides an itemised breakdown showing alleged payments to various entities including Parliament ($30,000), PURC ($20,000), GRIDCo engineers ($20,000), and the Ministry of Power ($20,000).
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply will host the second National Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (NPSC 2026) on September 2–3, 2026, at UPSA Auditorium in Accra, bringing together procurement professionals, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss smart and inclusive procurement systems for national development.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, has been awarded the Zik Pan-African Award for Transformational Leadership in Banking and Financial Innovation at the 7th Zik International Peace and Leadership Award Lecture in Accra. The award recognises her nearly three decades of banking experience and more than 20 years of executive management at Zenith Bank, where she has led the institution's expansion in Ghana to 43 branches.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB PLC) held its inaugural Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Chapter retreat on 7th and 8th August 2026 at Akosombo, bringing together members, executives, and industry experts under the theme "Recharge, Reconnect and Reinvent" to strengthen professionalism and prepare bankers for the evolving financial services landscape.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
InvestCorp Treasury Securities Fund invests in government-backed securities including Treasury bills and bonds, alongside selected international treasury securities, to help investors preserve capital and earn competitive returns in shifting market conditions.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
IGNITE Ghana has been launched to promote artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and Ghanaian-made products while equipping young people with skills for emerging opportunities. The initiative introduced Brainify AI, a 24-hour AI-powered learning platform for children, and counts media personality Bola Ray as its Africa partner.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gold Board CEO says the institution is managing gold trading effectively with strong ministry support, despite the commodity's volatility. GoldBod has purchased over 69 tonnes of gold this year, valued at about US$9.4 billion.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO says the country will implement a national gold traceability system in 2024 to track purchases from small-scale miners. Currently, the Board cannot determine what proportion of the 3.1 million ounces purchased from small-scale miners was responsibly mined, as no traceability system has existed since Ghana began mining and trading gold.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, says the agency operated as a buying agent for the Bank of Ghana in 2025 and was entitled to fees similar to those paid to the Precious Minerals Marketing Company. GoldBod reduced its fees from 0.75 per cent to 0.6 per cent in October 2025, then to 0.35 per cent in January 2026, and ended the programme in February 2026.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana Gold Board says the Bank of Ghana has proposed to serve as its fiscal agent, but GoldBod has not accepted the arrangement. He said GoldBod has developed the capacity to manage its financial and foreign exchange operations independently and will carefully consider any future arrangements with the central bank.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO says the institution is delivering efficiently on its mandate, including formalisation of the domestic gold market and ensuring greater value from gold resources remains in the economy. GoldBod is expanding its oversight of the gold-trading sector through licensing, monitoring of market participants, and improving traceability.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board CEO said the institution recorded a significant increase in gold sales in 2025, reflecting growing activity within Ghana's formal gold market. He attributed the growth to efforts to formalise the domestic gold trade and improve oversight through expanded licensing, assaying and transparency systems.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has rejected allegations that his bodyguards were involved in the theft of GH¢200 million, calling the claims "laughable" and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. He categorically denied that any of his security personnel had engaged in gold trading or taken money belonging to the institution.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will lead Millennium Excellence Week in Washington, D.C., bringing together African leaders, American investors, and diaspora figures through business summits and cultural events, with organizers hoping to secure at least $500 million in structured capital commitments.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission have launched the Ashanti Regional phase of the National Virtual Asset Literacy Initiative (NaVALI) to protect financial stability and ensure responsible innovation in virtual assets following enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025. The initiative, anchored on strengthening institutional capacity for regulation and driving nationwide awareness of virtual asset risks, aims to prevent uninformed adoption as the sector evolves.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology's Geomatic Engineering Department 50th anniversary, BigData Ghana Limited's managing director argued that Africa has accumulated more data than ever but lacks the institutional will and technical infrastructure to act on it.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana-based AO Holdings has been named Microsoft AI Business Solutions Partner of the Year 2025 and Azure Partner of the Year 2025 for West Africa, recognizing its leadership in helping organizations leverage artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and enterprise resource planning solutions for digital transformation.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Department of Urban Roads says about 15 kilometres of inner roads within Suame and surrounding areas have been completed to facilitate traffic diversion ahead of construction of the Suame Interchange. He urged traders and others occupying areas within the road's right-of-way to voluntarily vacate to allow the project to proceed without delays.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission's Ashanti Regional Office commended the Electricity Company of Ghana for its prompt response and restoration of power following a major electrical fault affecting several Kumasi communities. The fault, caused by a broken connection on an overhead interconnector on August 6, was repaired by ECG's Line Maintenance team working beyond normal hours.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pan African AI & Innovation Summit, opening in Accra in September 2026, commits to free attendance for all delegates regardless of economic status, funded through institutional support rather than delegate fees. The organizers define "Pan African" as a specification requiring accessible entry and equal access to opportunity.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Local refineries operating at full capacity could meet about 60 per cent of Ghana's current daily petroleum demand, leaving the country dependent on imports for the remainder and exposed to international fuel price fluctuations, according to Benjamin Nsiah, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices rose Monday as Iran said a deal with Oman on new shipping lanes was in final stages but insisted the U.S. must meet other conditions before the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Brent crude rose to $84.46 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $78.79, with both benchmarks recovering from last week's 7% decline that followed hopes for a deal.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board has launched a nationwide profiling exercise of artisanal and small-scale gold miners to establish comprehensive production data and improve traceability in the sector. The initiative, begun two months ago, will determine geographical distribution of gold production and support formalisation efforts, according to CEO Sammy Gyamfi.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board will support the reclamation of three forest reserves affected by illegal mining in 2027, CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced. The initiative is part of broader efforts to restore degraded landscapes and combat environmental damage from illegal mining, alongside efforts to formalise small-scale mining and improve traceability.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has attributed the country's persistent illegal mining crisis to decades of inadequate formalisation and state support for artisanal and small-scale mining, as well as the dominance of private operators in domestic gold-buying which made it difficult for the state to track gold sources.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Three people aged 21–25 died when a mining pit collapsed on them at Odumase-Santenso in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality on Friday, August 7. The victims were engaged in illegal small-scale "one-man" mining, and their bodies were recovered and sent to the mortuary after traditional rites were performed.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has upheld the government's revocation of Adamus Resources' mining lease at Salman in the Ellembelle District, following a Ministerial Review Committee assessment. The Minerals Commission has been directed to take immediate administrative control of the mine.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has upheld the revocation of mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following an independent committee review, following inspections that uncovered breaches of mining law including unauthorised assignment of mineral rights and mining outside permitted areas.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse has praised the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) for its 2025 profit of GH¢1.1 billion and royalty collections of GH¢5.4 billion, noting the fund's contribution to national development under Chief Executive Officer Justina Nelson.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board has purchased close to two metric tonnes of gold to strengthen Ghana's gold reserves and improve economic resilience, converting domestic production into a strategic financial asset and supporting government efforts to build stronger reserves and reduce vulnerability to external economic shocks.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board generated GH¢970 million in non-tax revenue in 2025 through assay fees charged on gold transactions involving the Bank of Ghana and licensed gold-buying companies, according to CEO Sammy Gyamfi. He said the revenue demonstrates GoldBod's contribution to state finances and highlights the potential of Ghana's gold industry when properly regulated.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gold Board CEO says artisanal and small-scale mining gold generated more than $10.8 billion in foreign exchange, with gold purchases enabling the Bank of Ghana to intermediate about $10.6 billion into the market and contributing to cedi appreciation and improved international reserves.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Illegal mining has turned rivers brown, destroyed farmland and cocoa trees, and left deep mining pits across communities. The article questions whether Ghana gains enough from gold to justify the environmental and social cost, noting that unemployment and poverty drive young people to galamsey as an income source.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has rejected opposition concerns about newly passed cocoa legislation, with its Head of Public Affairs asserting the law underwent extensive scrutiny and contains provisions designed to protect farmers' interests.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has rejected criticism of the newly passed Cocoa Bill, insisting the legislation contains "absolutely nothing" wrong and was subjected to extensive scrutiny before Parliament approved it. The bill, which seeks to strengthen the cocoa sector's legal framework and includes provisions protecting cocoa farms, awaits presidential assent but has attracted criticism over restrictions on converting cocoa farms to other uses.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has introduced stronger legal measures through a new COCOBOD Act, including clauses that regulate cocoa farm conversion and impose criminal sanctions, aiming to prevent farm destruction from illegal mining and other unlawful activities. An opinion piece argues that while protecting cocoa is legitimate, the law should not extend beyond what is necessary to address the problem.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Food Buffer Stock Company has taken delivery of rehabilitated warehouses in Yendi, Kumbungu and Wovogu in the Northern Region to increase storage capacity for rice, maize and gari under the National Food Security Reserve Programme. The facilities have been upgraded with improved infrastructure including new roofing, wiring, security systems and equipment.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has dismissed Minority criticism of the newly passed Cocoa Bill, asserting that the legislation underwent extensive scrutiny before Parliament approved it and was designed to protect cocoa farmers' interests. The bill, which strengthens Ghana's cocoa sector legal framework and restricts farm conversion to other uses, has generated controversy over potential impacts on farmers and awaits presidential assent.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A study by Solidaridad West Africa and the Minerals Commission in four Eastern Region mining communities found children aged 10–17 are leaving school for hazardous work at unregulated mining sites, driven by poverty, peer pressure, and the promise of quick income—some earning between GH₵100 and GH₵1,000 daily—exposing them to unsafe conditions, toxic chemicals, and exploitation.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Board of Ho Teaching Hospital has called on the government to "secure and operationalise" a Korean Exim Bank loan facility needed for the hospital's expansion project, which the Board Chairman says is vital as the hospital faces pressure to provide specialist healthcare services and accommodate increasing patients.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A study of 14 dogs in brain scanners found that images of smiling human faces activated the reward region of dogs' brains, even when the faces belonged to strangers. The same brain region activates when dogs anticipate food or smell familiar people, suggesting that happy faces have positive value for dogs.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
England is close to eliminating hepatitis C, having already met its target of treating 80% of known cases and seeing deaths fall 36% in the last decade. Antiviral tablets cure more than 95% of cases, and initiatives including A&E blood tests and free at-home tests have helped identify previously undiagnosed people.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump has signed an order recommending that childhood vaccines be reduced from the American Academy of Pediatrics' current 18 recommendations to 11, and that MMR shots be split rather than given together. Trump claimed healthier outcomes in earlier times when fewer vaccines were used and reiterated longstanding assertions linking vaccines to autism, though multiple studies have found no connection between MMR shots and autism.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing. Kwadwo Safo has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the support extended during his funeral and final rites. The appreciation was conveyed by his daughter, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, at a thanksgiving service in Kumasi, where she commended individuals, institutions, traditional authorities, religious bodies and sympathisers for standing by the family.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Trust Fund has launched the Collective Furniture Appeal to mobilise classroom furniture for basic, junior and senior high schools facing critical shortages. The initiative seeks support from corporate organisations, development partners, alumni associations, religious bodies, civil society groups, philanthropists and individuals to provide desks, chairs, beds, teachers' tables and other essential furniture to create safe and conducive learning environments.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive of the National Food Buffer Stock Company visited Gbewaa Palace to mourn the late King of Dagbon, Ya-Na Mahama Abukari II, and pledged the company's continued support to the Dagbon Kingdom under the newly installed Regent.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A motor rider sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision with a Sprinter vehicle in front of Berekum Senior High School in the Bono Region and was rushed to Berekum Holy Family Catholic Hospital in critical condition. Eyewitnesses reported the motorcycle veered from the outer lane into the Sprinter's inner lane, though police are investigating to establish the precise cause.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in the Ashanti Region arrested 25-year-old Francis Nsiah after he sought medical attention for a gunshot wound sustained during an alleged armed robbery on the Hiakose-Newense road in Manso Nkwanta District on August 7, 2026. An iPhone 14 and a bag belonging to victims were recovered, and investigations are ongoing to identify other suspects.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Exim Bank has commissioned an astro turf park at Hogbe Park in Anloga, Volta Region, as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The ultra-modern facility, named after the Overlord of Anlo State, was built to support youth empowerment and competitive sporting activities in the community.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The headmistress of Twifo Hemang Senior High Technical School has appealed to government and stakeholders to provide an administrative vehicle, citing challenges in transporting examination materials and participating in official programmes. The school also faces shortages of furniture and beds affecting academic and residential facilities.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Global Media Alliance and Japan Motors have launched the 16th edition of their Corporate Run and Walk, scheduled for September 21, 2026, to promote workplace wellness and support persons living with visual impairment. The five-kilometre event will take place simultaneously across Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern Regions, with 25 per cent of proceeds donated to the Ghana Blind Union.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System Secretariat will release Senior High School placement results on August 31, following the successful selection of schools by over 620,000 candidates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination. The pre-placement exercise, conducted by WAEC, was expected to end on the day of interview, with candidates selecting preferred senior high and technical schools.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ashanti Division of the Ghana Medical Association held a 10-kilometre wellness walk in Kumasi on Saturday to promote healthy living and preventive healthcare, drawing doctors, healthcare professionals, government officials, and fitness enthusiasts. The event highlighted the burden of non-communicable diseases and stressed the importance of regular physical activity in preventing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Maritime and Dockworkers Union has renewed calls for Ghana to ratify ILO Convention 190, which strengthens protection for workers against violence and harassment at the workplace. The union's Deputy General Secretary said ratifying the convention would promote decent work and improve workers' wellbeing, and noted that Nigeria has already ratified it while Ghana's ratification process has stalled.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
About 300 graduates from Ghana Communication Technology University were advised to become ethical leaders and innovators to drive Ghana's digital economy. The Executive Director of the Data Protection Commission warned that graduates must use AI to enhance their capabilities rather than depend on it entirely, and cautioned that Ghana risks becoming "digitally active without becoming digitally powerful" if it continues to rely heavily on foreign technologies.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The family of late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing. Kwadwo Safo expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their support during his funeral rites and final transition. The thanksgiving service in Kumasi was attended by prominent personalities, including former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who paid tribute to the late industrialist and religious leader.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
CUTS International, a public policy think tank, is calling on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority to suspend and justify escalating "delinquency" charges imposed on people who renew or replace an expired driver's licence, pending full public disclosure of the legal basis, approval process and calculation of the charges.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Consultant forensic pathologist Professor Paul Ossei-Sampene has identified hypertension-related conditions and acute asthma among the conditions contributing to maternal deaths in Ghana, which recorded 965 maternal deaths in 2025. A 2025 study cited by Prof. Ossei-Sampene found that hypertensive-related conditions accounted for about 40.7 per cent of maternal deaths, and he noted that lack of education and reliance on harmful traditional practices also contribute to the problem.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Security Council has launched investigations into violent disturbances at Obuasi Senior High Technical School on August 5, during which the headmaster was assaulted and school property vandalized. Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene warned students against taking the law into their own hands and said those found culpable would face the full rigours of the law.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of University Administrators at KNUST has declared an indefinite strike effective Monday, August 10, protesting allowance disparities and poor working conditions. Non-teaching staff report that the highest-ranked administrators receive nearly 50 per cent less in allowances than the lowest-ranked teaching staff, affecting welfare and service delivery across administrative offices.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Three fires were recorded across Accra on August 9: an abandoned container truck and its contents were destroyed at Ogbojo, a fire involving refuse occurred at Circle Roundabout with no damage reported, and a vehicle caught fire on Teshie Bush Road with damage to its bonnet, engine compartment and bumper. No casualties were reported in any of the incidents, and the causes remain under investigation.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A damaged section of the Korle Bridge in Accra, combined with inadequate street lighting, has raised safety concerns among pedestrians and fishermen who warn that people could lose their footing and fall into the lagoon below, particularly at night. Residents and fishermen are calling on authorities to repair the structure and improve lighting to prevent accidents.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A yellow Tata bus broke down on the road from the Trades Union Congress building towards Kojo Thompson Road in Accra, completely blocking the one-way route to Adabraka. As of Monday morning around 6:30 am, the vehicle had not been towed.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Research conducted in Wa West District found that when women migrate from rural communities in search of livelihood opportunities, their husbands left behind face loneliness, emotional strain and loss of everyday companionship. The study, which interviewed 12 married men whose wives had migrated to other parts of Ghana, highlights the family costs of internal migration that are often overlooked.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A health and safety professional has warned that safety must be placed at the centre of event planning and delivery, noting that organisers, promoters, venue operators and contractors share responsibility for protecting attendees, staff and contractors.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Phishing is a form of cyber fraud where criminals impersonate trusted individuals or organizations to trick people into revealing sensitive information through email, text messages, WhatsApp, social media, or phone calls. The attacks work by exploiting human trust rather than breaking through sophisticated security systems, with criminals copying official logos and writing styles to make messages appear legitimate.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Groundwork 2026, a youth development programme by YSA Global, brought together young Ghanaians and industry professionals to develop practical workplace skills and competencies. A mentor noted that addressing gaps between university graduates and employer expectations requires collaboration between industry, policymakers, and NGOs.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bolgatanga Municipal Director of Ghana Health Service has called for a Municipal Hospital to reduce overcrowding at the Upper East Regional Hospital, noting that the municipality's current health centre is inadequate and lacks capacity to serve its growing population.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Youth Federation launched its Eastern Regional chapter on August 6, 2026, with 79 youth leaders representing all 33 districts, as part of its nationwide rollout to build a unified platform for youth participation in national development.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Akwesi Bosompem Boateng, an environmental communication expert, has called for increased investment in waste management, particularly in waste collection equipment, logistics and engineered landfill sites across all 260 districts, citing years of inadequate investment and critical gaps exposed by June 29 floods. He stressed that long-term interventions including infrastructure investment, enforcement of sanitation bye-laws, and community-based sanitation programmes are needed, rather than viewing recent clean-up exercises as lasting solutions.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World Unity and Peace International (WUPI), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting peace, unity, human rights and human dignity, has been launched in Accra with the unveiling of its charter. At the launch, the Chief of Ekumfi-Eyisem Traditional Area warned against intolerance and hate speech, which he said lead to civil wars, and urged Ghanaians to embrace truth, love, freedom and justice.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
An 89-year-old man, Kwaku Opoku, was burnt to death after being trapped in a fire that gutted a five-bedroom house at Aputuogya in the Ashanti Region; the fire affected two of the four self-contained bedrooms, and firefighting teams from the Regional Sub-Station and KNUST Fire Station retrieved his body from one of the affected rooms.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rev. Emmanuel Agyapong, Founder of Hope In Christ Power Ministry, told a men's fellowship revival that fathers are spiritually positioned as gatekeepers and watchmen of their families, and must protect their households through prayer, discipline and spiritual leadership.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana AIDS Commission reports that men living with HIV transmit the virus to female partners at a rate of 9.73 per cent, compared to 2.96 per cent for female-to-male transmission, citing 2023 data. The commission attributes the difference to biological and physiological factors that make women more susceptible to infection during sexual intercourse.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Maritime Authority has facilitated the repatriation of 12 seafarers (nine Indians, two Azerbaijanis, one Turkish national) who spent months aboard the MV Rahaf Moon after its owner ceased support. The crew faced food and water shortages and unpaid wages exceeding US$150,000 while the vessel remained in Ghanaian waters.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police are investigating an alleged assault of an ICU nurse at the University of Ghana Medical Centre involving Michael Blackson's sister during a dispute over ICU access protocols while Blackson's mother was receiving treatment. The hospital says the nurse was enforcing established ICU safety and infection-control protocols when the disagreement escalated and the nurse was allegedly slapped.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has responded to public criticism of its services, including concerns raised by comedian Michael Blackson about his mother's care, by reaffirming its commitment to patient care and urging patients to use the hospital's formal complaint channels rather than social media.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has demanded a retraction and apology from Ghanaian American comedian Michael Blackson over his description of the facility as the "worst hospital in Ghana," stating the comments damaged its reputation. UGMC management rejected allegations of misdiagnosis or negligence in the treatment of Blackson's mother, saying clinicians followed standard protocols and that the infection with which she was admitted was ultimately responsible for her death.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted 25 police personnel from the Bono East, Tema and Western Central regions for their roles in operations that led to the arrest of robbery suspects and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Scholarships Authority has rejected claims that its Oath of Affirmation and Scholarship Validation Exercise for Ghanaian PhD beneficiaries in the United Kingdom imposes new obligations, saying it is lawful and aims to verify awards, validate records, and reaffirm existing commitments under scholarship bonds.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Scholarships Authority has clarified that "No Objection" letters issued to scholarship beneficiaries using the UK Graduate Route did not waive, cancel, or vary their scholarship bonds. The Authority stressed that beneficiaries remain obligated to return to Ghana and fulfil their commitments under the bonds unless expressly varied or set aside by a competent authority.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit rescued 33 girls and young women from trafficking and sexual exploitation in a weekend operation; survivors reported being forced to pay up to GH¢20,000 for their freedom. The operation, supported by child rights organisation Challenging Heights, revealed signs of an organised commercial trafficking network involving recruitment, transportation, and financial targets.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces a severe rent crisis in which accommodation costs are placing enormous pressure on households, particularly in urban and educational centers, as demand for housing rises faster than incomes grow, forcing many to choose between paying rent, buying food, and affording school expenses.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online investigation examines the reality of domestic violence in Ghana, which often takes forms beyond physical assault—including threats, insults, intimidation, beatings, sexual abuse, financial control, and psychological torment—and frequently remains hidden behind the appearance of normal family life.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana has declared support for the Ghana Association of University Administrators' strike, citing similar concerns over pay disparities and unresolved conditions of service following negotiations with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Corporate organisations and international institutions have donated cash, food, medical supplies and essential items to support victims of the June 29, 2026 flood disaster, with donations presented to the Office of the President for communities affected by torrential rains and flooding in Accra.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has issued a 14-day ultimatum for shop owners to remove unauthorized canopies, awnings, and sheds from their frontages, citing obstruction of pedestrian movement, encroachment on public space, and safety hazards. Non-compliance will result in forced removal at the owner's expense and potential prosecution.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Health Organization warns that the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began at least three months before its official declaration on 15 May, with more than 1,900 deaths recorded. Insecurity in the east, lack of approved vaccines or recognized therapeutic drugs, and traditional burial practices have hampered control efforts, with health workers reaching only about 30% of cases.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of University Administrators has launched an indefinite strike from August 10, 2026, citing unfair disparities in allowances between teaching and non-teaching staff in public universities. GAUA General Secretary Charles Kojo Aidoo highlighted that assistant lecturers receive market premiums of about GH¢7,400 while university registrars and directors of finance receive approximately GH¢6,000.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of Ghanaian graduates struggle to find work each year, with many spending months or years searching for employment, accepting jobs unrelated to their qualifications, or abandoning career aspirations altogether. The Ghana Statistical Service reports that young people make up a significant share of the unemployed, a gap linked partly to education remaining heavily theory-focused rather than matching workplace demands.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Adventist Health Services has committed to partner the government to complete Agenda 111 hospital projects, proposing support in trauma care, holistic wellness, oncology and cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. The Health Minister stressed that government partnerships with faith-based and private sector organisations are essential to meeting the country's healthcare needs.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Association of University Administrators says its industrial action will halt salary processing, admissions, promotions, appointments, and procurement across public universities. The strike affects accountants, engineers, architects, lawyers, and medical doctors employed by the institutions.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Association of University Administrators says its members have worked without a formal condition of service since 2008 and have embarked on industrial action over the absence of updated conditions and disparities in allowances between teaching and non-teaching staff. The association submitted proposals to government but was told government would not negotiate a comprehensive agreement, citing an incoming independent emolument commission.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Luv FM Kel Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate is holding its seventh edition, bringing together senior high schools across the Ashanti Region to debate pressing national issues including illegal mining, flooding, rising fuel prices, education, corruption and systemic social injustices. Twenty schools have advanced to the main competition to develop research, analytical and public speaking skills while proposing solutions to Ghana's challenges.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Rent Control Department will require landlords and property owners to show compliance with rent-card requirements from August 17, 2026, and to register tenancy details by November 30, 2026, while hostel operators must comply with rent-control rules from the 2026/2027 academic year.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bosome Freho District Assembly has used PWD funds to remove about 90 per cent of persons with disabilities from the streets, with the Social Welfare Department distributing start-up kits to 29 beneficiaries in the third tranche. The DCE says the kits have helped PWDs establish businesses and become economically independent, replacing street begging as a survival strategy.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has rejected claims by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) that disparities in Market Premiums between teaching and non-teaching Senior Members constitute discrimination, arguing that pay differences reflect qualifications, responsibilities, and labour-market conditions rather than unfair treatment.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Regional Police Command arrested two brothers, Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bilyon, in connection with the August 6 murder of a 54-year-old man and shooting of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba. A pistol was recovered from a room at the scene, and police are hunting a third suspect.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Inspector General of Police has promoted 25 personnel for their exceptional performance in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions, including roles in the arrest of suspects involved in robbery and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Adventist Health Services of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has offered to work with government to complete Agenda 111 hospital projects, identifying trauma care, holistic wellness, oncology and cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services as priority areas. The Health Minister welcomed the partnership and called on faith-based organizations and the private sector to support project completion.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has announced the launch of the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle, an interdenominational spiritual movement described as a dwelling place for believers seeking revival and transformation, holding weekly fellowship every Friday at 6:00pm.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats star Davido has revealed that P-Square inspired his journey into music, recalling how he spoke proudly about the duo's international collaborations with artists like Snoop Dogg and Kanye West while in school. Davido noted that P-Square's success breaking barriers internationally motivated young Nigerian artistes like himself to dream bigger and gave him confidence that African musicians could compete globally.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Burna Boy and Shakira's 'Dai Dai' has become the highest charting World Cup song in history, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and surpassing Shakira and Freshlyground's 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)'.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
American rapper A$AP Rocky has clarified that he is not intimidated by his billionaire partner Rihanna's success, explaining that he is proud of her and feels no insecurity despite her greater wealth. He stated that her success is not his own, noting he has multi-millions while she has billions.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Behind The Lens with Queen Liz explores the age-old question of God's existence through discussions of philosophical arguments, scientific perspectives, religious teachings, and personal experience, with guests engaging from Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and philosophical viewpoints.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The maiden Oobake Experience, curated by Naomi Naa Borley Larbi and held at Bukom Boxing Arena, celebrated Ga culture through cuisine, live music, boxing, and art. Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II attended and commended the initiative, which featured performances from artists including D-Black, EL, Jupiter, Cina Soul, Mzbel, and Gasmilla.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gospel musician Piesie Esther won the Gospel Song of the Year award at the 2026 Ghana Music Awards-USA held in New Jersey for her song 'Nyame Ye'. She expressed gratitude to her supporters and pledged to deliver more worship songs in coming years.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
At the funeral of late actress Beverly Afaglo, Ghanaian movie star Jackie Appiah publicly called veteran actress Adwoa Smart "my biggest fan" and credited her as one of the reasons she joined the film industry, exchanging warm pleasantries that drew online admiration.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Two-time Guinness World Records contender Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum has been featured on the New York Times Billboard in Manhattan, USA. The singer attempted world record music marathon challenges in Accra in 2023 and Kumasi in 2024, and currently resides in Canada.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Duane Keith Davis, known as Keffe D, faces trial for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, who was shot four times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. Prosecutors say Davis orchestrated the killing in retaliation for an assault on his nephew, though they do not claim he fired the fatal shots.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 8th edition of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal High School Debate commenced with preliminary rounds at Christian Service University in Kumasi on August 10, 2026. Kumasi Wesley Girls' SHS defeated Mancell Girls' SHS (200–194 points) in a debate on corporal punishment, while Christ the King SHS competed against Otumfuo Osei Tutu II College on equality before the law.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Pub Fest powered by Smirnoff will take place in Winneba on August 15, featuring live performances by Ghana's leading DJs. The event kicks off the 2026 awards season ahead of the main Guinness Ghana DJ Awards mega night scheduled for December 4 in Accra.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the government will prioritize completing existing cultural facilities before starting a new National Theatre in Kumasi, after a tour of Ashanti Region's cultural spaces convinced her to focus on finishing started projects. The decision comes after the NDC had promised a second National Theatre in Kumasi in its 2024 manifesto.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian wellness brand Hamamat has launched a competition series running August to December, featuring challenges based on popular Ghanaian foods, games and cultural activities, with a GH¢10,000 grand prize for winners. The first challenge, an ice cream and popsicle eating competition, was held at the Hamamat Wellness House in Accra.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Renowned architect Sir David Adjaye called for renewed confidence in how African Christianity is expressed through architecture, arguing that the continent has a unique opportunity to shape how faith, culture and national identity are represented. Speaking at an international symposium at Central University Ghana, he explored the relationship between architecture, faith and nation-building, referencing projects including the National Cathedral of Ghana.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC) from December 9 to 12, 2026, following an agreement between the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). The festival aims to celebrate African excellence, showcase the diversity of African arts, and position Africa's cultural and creative economy as a driver of development.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Malawi defeated Ghana 2-1 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Sunday, securing their first-ever place at the Women's World Cup. The victory also means Malawi will face Algeria in Wednesday's semi-final, while Nigeria's elimination opens the possibility of two additional African representatives through a play-off route.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Four quarter-final losers—Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Africa—can still qualify through intercontinental play-offs in November and December.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is close to acquiring about one-third of Premier League club Liverpool for approximately £4.4 billion, according to media reports. The deal, being led by Amit Bhatia, could be announced as early as this week by owner Fenway Sports Group, which has owned the club since 2010.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nairobi has submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome, and Munich for hosting rights. The event would make Nairobi the first African city to stage the world championships. World Athletics will announce the host city in September.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
LALIGA has officially launched its 2026/27 season with a "Welcome to our Fútbol" campaign marking the return of Spanish football after the FIFA World Cup, during which 24 of the 52 World Cup final players were from LALIGA clubs. The new season will also feature PUMA's STELLAR NITRO as the official match ball.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in February, already securing their place as hosts. Burkina Faso qualified as WAFU Zone B champions after defeating Nigeria 4-1 in the final, with the two nations set to compete for a spot at the World Cup.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has selected 16 Catch Them Young Referees—comprising eight centre referees and eight assistant referees—to officiate the 2026 XI DOL Super Cup at Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Monday.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team lost 2-1 to Malawi in the quarter-final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, ending their hopes of automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren called it the worst feeling of his 20-year coaching career, though Ghana has a chance to qualify through a playoff against Côte d'Ivoire in Casablanca on Thursday.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Salaga secured the Savannah Region's only ticket to the 2026 NSMQ National Championship with 31 points, ahead of Bole SHS with 26 points. This marks the school's second consecutive qualification for the national championship.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Meteors have intensified preparations for their upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers under head coach Desmond Ofei, with a domestic player assessment phase ongoing. The qualifiers begin in September, but Ghana will enter at the next stage in October, with the tournament serving as qualification pathway to the 2028 Olympic Games.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police Ladies defeated Army Ladies 1-0 in the final of the inaugural KGL Women's Democracy Cup on August 7, 2026, at McDan Park in Accra, with Fidus Yakubu scoring the winning goal before half-time. The competition aims to champion gender equality and foster social inclusion through sport.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi died at age 68 following a long illness in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina. Jorge, who served as Messi's agent since the player was 14 years old, played a significant role in his son's football career; Inter Miami and Barcelona both honoured him with moments of silence.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka lost 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-4 to Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Canadian Open last 16, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bowed out at the same stage. The defeats continue a difficult summer for Sabalenka, who was knocked out in the quarter-finals and last 16 of the French Open and Wimbledon respectively.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The fifth edition of the X1 Division One League Super Cup began at Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi, with Attram De Visser drawing 3-3 against newly promoted Premier League side Debibi United in the opening Group A fixture. The Accra-based side staged a second-half comeback from 3-1 down, scoring through Abdul Majid Maswud and Thomas Okyere.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sapholda Ventures has confirmed participation in the 2026 JoySports Invitational, a corporate sporting event scheduled for August 29 at the University of Ghana Stadium, which brings together public and private institutions for competition, networking and team building.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police Ladies defeated Army Ladies 1-0 in the maiden Women's KGL Democracy Cup final at McDan Park in La on Friday, August 7, 2026, with Fidus Yakubu scoring the decisive goal before half-time. The event, spearheaded by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, aims to strengthen the relationship between sport and national institutions while promoting women's football in Ghana.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Virtual Security Africa Ltd, a distributor of CCTV and security systems in Africa, has signed up to participate in the 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament, a corporate sporting event featuring athletic competitions, Scrabble, board games and e-games.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The world's oceans hit their hottest-ever recorded temperatures in July, with average sea surface temperatures reaching 20.96C outside polar regions, partly driven by developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific. Western Europe experienced its hottest-ever June and July, fuelling extreme wildfires, while sea surface temperatures reached record highs along the Atlantic coast and western Mediterranean.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Service Excellence Foundation founder warns that weaknesses in service culture, employee engagement and accountability could undermine Ghana's reputation as a welcoming tourism destination, despite the country's advantages in peace, democratic stability, cultural heritage and hospitality.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 10 most visited tourist attractions recorded 1,377,588 visits in 2025, accounting for about 77% of all tourism visits for the year, according to the Tourism Minister. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park emerged as the most visited attraction, followed by Kakum National Park and Bonsu Arboretum/Eco Park.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has secured a $4.5 million five-year Korea-Ghana Heritage Project (2026–2030) to strengthen protection of its forts and castles from climate impacts including coastal erosion, flooding, and structural instability. The initiative will initially focus on six heritage sites in the Greater Accra Region and establish scientific climate-risk assessment and monitoring systems alongside national conservation policies.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has announced a $4.5 million Korea-Ghana Heritage Project to address climate change impacts on the country's forts and castles, recognizing that the crisis threatens cultural memory. The five-year project running from 2026 to 2030 will initially focus on six heritage sites in Greater Accra facing threats including coastal erosion, flooding, salt-induced deterioration, and extreme weather.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A new passenger train service began operating between Finland and Sweden, creating the first rail connection between northern Finland and southern Europe in nearly 40 years. The twice-daily route from Oulu to Haparanda takes 100 minutes and enables a journey of around 5,000km by rail from Portugal to Finland.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia's Chocó province, killing at least 132 people and injuring more than 480, with a state of emergency declared. The quake damaged buildings across western Colombia, particularly in Pereira and surrounding regions, with many feared trapped under collapsed structures.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Wang Zhuang, 37, paid a matchmaking agency to introduce him to a woman in Guizhou province, whom he married after only a few meetings. He later discovered she was a former karaoke hostess with three previous marriages, children, debt, and a sexually transmitted disease, and had lied about her age and background. Wang is now fighting for divorce and struggling to recoup his life savings paid to the agency.
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A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto on 6 August was cancelled after a young child refused to wear a seat belt and the parent and crew could not persuade them to do so. The aircraft returned to the terminal because it could not safely depart, forcing passengers to rebook on a flight the following day; a child aviation safety expert said unrestrained children can become projectiles during turbulence.
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New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared her egg-freezing process on social media and told ABC News she had not "ruled out the possibility" of running for president. She said sharing the information was important to normalise conversations about reproductive care.
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Brazil's central bank will require certain cryptocurrency transfers to be delayed by up to 24 hours starting next year to curb fraud facilitated through virtual assets. The rule applies to transfers over $10,000 sent to foreign virtual-asset firms or self-custody wallets, measured per transaction or by daily customer total.
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More than a million people were evacuated from homes in eastern China, including Shanghai, after Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday with wind speeds of 150km/h. The storm halted transportation across the region with 1,400 flights cancelled in Shanghai alone, and authorities warn of torrential rains, flooding, and landslide risks through Wednesday.
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The U.S. is temporarily restricting travel for passengers who recently visited Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. U.S. citizens and nationals who visited Uganda or South Sudan within 21 days must route through designated airports for screening; those who visited DRC within 21 days before departure are barred from boarding commercial flights to the U.S. until 21 days after leaving DRC.
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Hundreds of passengers flying out of Birmingham Airport were left without their luggage on Friday, with flights to Gran Canaria, Turkey, Cyprus, Glasgow, and Rome affected across multiple airlines. While the airport said the "vast majority" of baggage was now travelling as planned, some travellers reported receiving no communication and having their holidays "completely overshadowed" by the disruption.
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A June 17 fire destroyed a large cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles, leaving behind 85 million pounds of rotting food. Nearly two months later, residents of the Boyle Heights neighbourhood report an unbearable stench and say the clean-up has taken longer than expected; city officials said the warehouse operator's response had "fallen short."
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Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang bid farewell to outgoing Brazilian Ambassador Mariana Gonçalves Madeira, thanking her on behalf of President Mahama and the Ghanaian government for her service. The Vice President highlighted Ghana and Brazil's deep historical and cultural ties, and discussed areas of cooperation including agriculture, energy, security, trade, and international initiatives.
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Colombia announced on Friday that it recognises Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara's southern provinces, withdrawing its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and marking what officials called a significant shift in bilateral relations.
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A study of 779 West African immigrant retailers across nine Accra neighbourhoods found that 85.6 per cent preferred temporary residence in Ghana, while 14.4 per cent intended to stay permanently; family and friendship networks played a decisive role in their migration decisions.
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Jason Arday has cancelled an appearance at London's Royal Geographical Society conference following his resignation as a Cambridge professor over plagiarism allegations and questions about his achievements. Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest ever black professor in 2023, has admitted errors in his early work but denies being a "liar," citing unrelenting public scrutiny and personal attack.
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Radio Caroline was found in breach of broadcasting rules after it mistakenly aired three pre-recorded announcements stating King Charles III had died during the Barry Marsh Show on 19 May. A staff member accessing pre-recorded obituary files played them out of curiosity, and a correction and apology were broadcast 30 minutes later.
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Australian police initiated a murder investigation after two men found a suitcase containing what appeared to be human remains near the village of Oallen, south-west of Sydney, but forensic testing confirmed the contents were a lifelike doll wearing clothing, hair, and a nose piercing.
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A 14-year-old student shot dead his grandparents at home and then opened fire at his school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, killing eight people total before taking his own life. Police say the teenager taught himself how to use a gun via social media and consumed violent online content, alongside anxiety over studies, family issues, and peer conflict.
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Police in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand fired tear gas, water cannons and batons at thousands of students and job seekers protesting for over two weeks against the government exam system. The superintendent of police said most protesters were peaceful but some broke through barricades and threw stones, injuring three officers.
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At least 13 people, including one child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan republic, with 75 more injured. Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed the strike hit the city's Tanevo oil refinery, more than 1,100 kilometres from the Ukrainian border.
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Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering Lt Col Frans Mathipa, a senior police detective, in August 2023. The men deny the charges; three have refused to comply with a court order and remain working for the army, with one promoted, and no trial date has been scheduled.
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A former Nonthaburi MP allegedly shot dead a retired police colonel and local government official, then called into a YouTube livestream to confess. The suspect was arrested but claimed at a police press conference that he did not intend to shoot, saying the official's driver drew a gun first.
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A boat overturned near the Statue of Liberty on Saturday night, killing a 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old girl. The boat's operator was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment; twelve other people were rescued and are reported in stable condition.
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Mali's military said it repelled an attack by jihadist group JNIM on a base in San on Sunday, killing around 40 militants, though the army also suffered casualties and soldiers had to "retreat temporarily." The two-hour assault began around 05:00 local time, with attackers arriving on motorcycles and foot, some disguised in army uniforms.
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African climate experts and diplomats gathered in Accra for a two-day technical workshop (August 10–11, 2026) to consolidate Africa's position on the Global Just Transition Mechanism ahead of COP31. The African Group of Negotiators' chair warned that the international community must move beyond broad political statements to develop concrete, technically sound proposals, noting that recent negotiations in Bonn revealed significant challenges regarding the mechanism's ambition and institutional independence.
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Afrobeats singer Davido has claimed no one could defeat him in a free and fair Nigerian election, but said he will not contest for office until there is electoral transparency, citing corruption in the electoral system and the electoral body.
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The opinion piece argues that Ghana faces a growing danger as politics extends beyond governance into workplaces, families, and everyday life, with citizens increasingly judged by political identity rather than character or contribution. It warns that loyalty to political parties is superseding loyalty to the country, and that winning political arguments has become more important than solving national problems.
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An opinion piece argues that illegal mining (galamsey) is a major factor hindering Ghana's climate change efforts and reforestation goals, despite the country's natural mineral resources.
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An opinion piece argues that Ghana should urgently ratify ILO Convention 190, which protects workers against violence and harassment. The piece cites reports from fishing communities where women face exploitation, including demands for sexual favours, and notes that victims often lack awareness of their rights.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An analysis challenges Professor Bokpin's characterisation of Ghana as approaching a "failed state," arguing that Ghana's declining inflation, fiscal consolidation, and democratic stability distinguish it from actual state failure; the piece also contends that while macroeconomic stability alone does not drive transformation, it remains a necessary precondition for it.
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An opinion piece reflecting on Rwanda's Gacaca community-based justice system and what it teaches about decentralized power and women's leadership in African politics, drawing on the author's participation in an African Academy for Women in Political Leadership conference in Kigali.
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An opinion piece ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections reflects that the skills needed to win campaigns—political machinery, money, visibility, and voter mobilization—differ fundamentally from those needed to govern effectively, such as judgment, competence, integrity, and institutional management. Nigeria has often discovered this distinction only after elections are won.
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An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian businessmen should invest directly in extracting the country's gold and oil resources rather than focusing on safer investments like stocks and real estate, citing businessman Ibrahim Mahama's acquisition of the Damang gold mine as an example of capturing the full value chain.
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