President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Thursday after more than 10 weeks abroad, his longest recorded absence since taking power more than four decades ago. The 93-year-old's extended stay fuelled speculation about his health and capacity to govern, though authorities had said he would return.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Thursday after more than 10 weeks abroad, his longest recorded absence since taking power more than four decades ago. The 93-year-old's extended stay fuelled speculation about his health and capacity to govern, though authorities had said he would return.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC MP Nii Lante Vanderpuye issued an unreserved apology to GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi and the NDC over comments he made during a Citi TV discussion, stating he failed to communicate his intended position properly and never intended to undermine Gyamfi or support opposition attacks against GoldBod.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament is pressing Ghana to account for a reported GH¢22 billion loss (US$1.7 billion) from the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, citing an IMF assessment. Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi denies that GoldBod caused the loss, but the Minority Leader argues he has not disputed the loss itself, only responsibility for it.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Regional Security Council has halted the 2026 Kundum Grand Durbar planned for August 26 by the Upper and Lower Dixcove paramountcies in Ahanta West, citing public safety concerns. One paramount chief expressed shock at the cancellation, saying he had not been personally informed and had invested substantial resources in preparations.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A planning educator at KNUST has called for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to be elected on a strictly non-partisan basis, arguing that Ghana's local governance system cannot be fundamentally transformed if political parties continue to influence the selection of local government leaders. His position comes as the government has endorsed direct election of all MMDCEs, requiring the President to nominate five candidates from which three would be shortlisted to contest elections.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, posted a photograph with his wife calling her "Woman Crush Everyday," which prompted social media comments about a potential presidential bid and first lady, amid ongoing speculation about his intentions to succeed President Mahama.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court is expected to rule today on an injunction application challenging the constitutionality of administrative warrants by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie directing selected High Court judges to continue sitting during legal vacation. The case, filed by MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, raises concerns about whether the arrangement is consistent with accused persons' right to fair representation and legal counsel of their choice.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Isaac Adongo, chairman of Parliament's Finance Committee, has called for the $1.46 billion Ghana Heritage Fund review—due after 15 years of establishment—to be shielded from political interference, warning that politicians may be tempted to spend petroleum revenues saved for future generations for immediate political gain.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama cautioned Ghanaians not to take religious freedom for granted and called on pastors, imams, and religious leaders to exercise restraint in public utterances and social media use, following a recent controversy between a Muslim cleric and Christian pastor that escalated to arrests and physical assault.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Finance Committee chairman Isaac Adongo has warned that Ghana risks weakening its petroleum revenue watchdog, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee, unless its funding is secured by legislation. The concern follows the abolition of the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA), which previously financed PIAC's operations.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia met with newly elected NPP regional executives from the Western and Savannah regions, emphasizing the need for party cohesion and inclusion of all stakeholders as the NPP prepares for the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court dismissed Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah's application to stop selected criminal trials during the legal vacation (August–September). Oppong Nkrumah has signalled his legal team will study the ruling before deciding whether to seek a review, noting the judge acknowledged differential treatment of some cases but found it did not violate constitutional provisions.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has ruled that Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah did not make a proper case for an injunction to halt criminal trials during the legal vacation, allowing selected court proceedings to continue under administrative warrants issued by the Chief Justice. The substantive constitutional challenge filed by Oppong Nkrumah, which argues the warrants violate the 1992 Constitution, remains pending before the court.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's National Officers Elections Committee has extended the deadline for filing nomination forms by two days to August 29, 2026, to accommodate the high level of interest in the elections. Vetting will still begin as scheduled on August 31.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former COCOBOD official Fiifi Boafo has criticised the NDC over recurring power outages, arguing the party has not demonstrated the capacity to manage the power sector effectively and that the frequent electricity disruptions are undermining public confidence in the government.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party has been gifted land in Krofrom, Manhyia South Constituency, for construction of a modern party office. The newly elected Ashanti Regional Chairman said the party expects to begin construction within one month.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia committed to incorporating the expertise of engineers, scientists, technologists and other professionals into policies addressing Ghana's development challenges including urban transport, infrastructure and public procurement, following consultations with the Ghana Institution of Engineering.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
General (rtd.) Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Ghana's Deputy High Commissioner to Canada and former Chief of the Defence Staff, has denied being under military investigation and rejected allegations of procurement irregularities, stating he was not CDS in 2023 when the contested acquisitions occurred.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Professionals for Boakye Agyarko group has congratulated the newly elected Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party across all 16 regions of Ghana, describing the elections as a significant step in strengthening the party's internal democracy and organisational structures.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says he will not be deterred by criticism or personal attacks over his scrutiny of reported GoldBod losses of about GH¢22 billion, and remains committed to defending the NPP's interests and scrutinising government handling of public resources.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged the NDC to acknowledge policy failures that contributed to reported GH¢22 billion losses under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme in 2025. He insisted the government must account for the losses and focus on prevention measures, amid a dispute with GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has secured a €163 million debt restructuring agreement with Belgium, according to Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. The deal is expected to reduce debt-servicing pressure on the national budget and free up resources for healthcare, education, infrastructure, and other public services.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has directed the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to dismantle vigilante groups and prevent individuals and organisations from forming unauthorised security forces, citing the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act 2019 and warning that such groups pose a threat to national peace and security.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has warned that the government may refer two quantity surveyors to the Economic and Organised Crime Office over alleged attempts to inflate compensation claims for properties affected by road projects. He said the surveyors were encouraging property owners to reject government valuations in hopes of securing significantly higher compensation, a practice he linked to delays in road project execution.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Attorney General has accused MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and his lawyers of relying on a "deliberate falsehood" in their failed legal challenge to the Chief Justice's directive allowing criminal trials during legal vacation. The Supreme Court dismissed Oppong Nkrumah's injunction application, and the Deputy AG says evidence showed the Chief Justice's warrant was general and not limited to selected cases, contrary to the plaintiff's claim.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Contractors have begun rehabilitation of the Hansonic Junction Road along the Odorkor-Kaneshie Road, which has been problematic for over a decade. The Ablekuma North MCE said the project will include road resurfacing, an underground drainage system, and a stone drain, with completion expected within three months.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Okai Mintah, NDC National Youth Working Committee Chairman, says the party will reclaim the Bimbilla parliamentary seat in 2028 through stronger grassroots structures and youth mobilisation, citing the relatively narrow margin of the NPP's 2024 victory.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces has dismissed media reports claiming that former Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah is under investigation for alleged infractions, describing the claims as "malicious" and "groundless" and stating no such probe is being conducted.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has directed the Inspector-General of Police to take urgent action against individuals and groups forming private security forces, citing the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019. The Minister warned that such illegal groups have no place within Ghana's security architecture and noted an increasing trend of politicians, traditional leaders and others establishing private security outfits.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment urged young Ghanaians to share challenges they face and propose solutions to inform government policies. The National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA brought together youth, government officials, and youth-focused institutions to discuss employment, entrepreneurship, skills development, national service, and school-to-work transition.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Counsel for Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited has accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor of delaying the criminal case by failing to complete disclosure of evidence, despite filing 78 charges in November 2025 against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others for violations of the Criminal Offences Act and Public Procurement Act.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has directed police personnel to stop creating content on TikTok and social media platforms while on duty, citing concerns that such behavior undermines the service's integrity and professionalism. He has also instructed Service Commanders to prevent the unauthorized recording and sharing of videos of recruits in training schools.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University Teachers Association of Ghana at KNUST has voted to retain the existing election system for selecting Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Deans, rejecting proposed Statute changes that would have introduced appointment systems. The union cited the importance of broad participation, collegiality, transparency, and confidence in university leadership selection.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online announces a Newsfile segment examining three issues: nationwide blackouts and Ghana's electricity infrastructure resilience following a major transmission line fault; GoldBod's financial and operational performance and controversy over gold-for-reserves programme figures; and the threat posed by galamsey mining to water quality.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Executive Director at Global InfoAnalytics Musa Danquah has cautioned the NPP against electing Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) as National Chairman while incarcerated, arguing the party should focus on rebuilding electoral fortunes rather than making a political statement. According to Danquah, the changing profile of Ghanaian voters—with nearly 70% having senior high school qualifications or above—means the NPP must adopt a strategy suited to a more educated electorate.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Roads and Highways Minister says some persons are deliberately influencing property owners affected by road construction to demand higher compensation than government's offers, delaying projects and costing the state money. The Ministry plans to report two such people to the Economic and Organised Crime Office for investigations.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Supreme Court judgment by Justice Gabriel Pwamang on an injunction application against the Chief Justice's vacation court has prompted critique over its treatment of lawyers' working conditions and judicial discretion. The ruling emphasizes public interest and the constitutional right to expeditious trial, but critics argue it overlooks practical realities of litigation practice.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Yaw Opoku Mensah, spokesperson for former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, disputed the current Education Minister's spokesperson's claim that no textbooks were developed for Ghana's new curriculum, citing official records showing 4,363,484 core-subject textbooks distributed to Junior High Schools and 9,559,367 to primary schools nationwide.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the NDC, Rashid Tanko Computer, has criticised the NPP's decision to allow Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for illegal mining offences, to pursue the NPP National Chairmanship position. Wontumi's campaign team has picked up nomination forms on his behalf, though the NPP's 2025 Constitution contains provisions addressing eligibility of convicted members.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi disputed the Deputy Attorney General's assertion that his Supreme Court application was based on "deliberate falsehoods," noting that journalists were present and the ruling is public record. The Supreme Court had dismissed his application seeking to halt criminal trials during legal vacation, with the judge finding he had not made a proper case for an interlocutory injunction.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana should establish Regional Tribunals despite past military-era tribunals committing human rights violations, saying proper constitutional safeguards can prevent such abuses. The author contends that historical concerns, while understandable, should not prevent Ghana from using an institution recognised by the Constitution if adequately regulated.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department has ordered all covered entities to obtain prior written approval before opening bank accounts with the Bank of Ghana or any commercial bank, citing breaches of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP National Chairman hopeful Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, has picked nomination forms to contest the party's National Chairman position despite currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for offences linked to illegal mining activities. His campaign team stated they are continuing his bid and believe the party should allow him to go through its established processes, though they acknowledge any legal or constitutional impediment would be determined by the appropriate authority.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Minister for Local Government and NDC aspiring national chairman Nii Lante Vanderpuye apologised to GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi and the NDC over comments made during a Channel One TV discussion, saying he failed to properly communicate his intended position and did not mean to undermine Gyamfi or support criticisms directed at him.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mavis Hawa Koomson, former Fisheries Minister and MP for Awutu Senya East, has officially submitted her nomination to run for National Women Organiser of the New Patriotic Party. She met with NPP's 2024 Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia before filing, citing the need for bold leadership in the Women's Wing ahead of the 2028 elections.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Vice-Chancellor of KNUST has urged the renaming of Ghana Prisons Service to Ghana Correctional Service to broaden support. During a meeting with the Ashanti Regional Prisons Commander, the prison presented a proposal to KNUST for support in inmate skills training, health, and agriculture programmes.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Armed Forces has denied reports that former Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah is under investigation for various infractions, describing the allegations as "malicious" and "false," and urging the public to disregard the report.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Receiver/Manager of No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel in Accra and Cola Holdings Ltd have filed an appeal against a High Court order directing the hotel's return to Kensington Residential Partners 1 Ltd, owned by businessman Nana Kwame Bediako. The Receiver has also sought a stay of execution pending the appeal's determination.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Promasidor Ghana has appointed gospel musician Diana Antwi Hamilton as Brand Ambassador for Onga Tomato Mix, a new product formulated to add flavour and texture to local dishes and enriched with fibre, vitamins and zinc.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Ishmael Yamson, economist and MTN Ghana board chairman, says Ghana's economy is being managed differently under the current government, with a focus on building resilience for long-term stability rather than short-term gains. He commends the government for achieving an unprecedented level of economic stability within its first 18 months, though he acknowledges that investors remain sceptical due to Ghana's history of economic cycles.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online's Newsfile programme discusses Ghana's electricity supply resilience following a nationwide blackout attributed to a fault on the Akosombo–Volta transmission line, GoldBod's financial performance and controversy over gold-for-reserves figures, and galamsey's threat to water quality.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A three-day mini-fair opened Friday at Achimota Mall in Accra, offering prospective homeowners and property investors opportunities to explore housing and investment options, with the event running through Sunday under the theme "Home ownership… A lifetime investment."
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A corporate branding facilitator argues that frontline staff—security, receptionists, customer service officers—are critical to brand experience, as customers' interactions with employees can override the impression created by adverts and campaigns.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Medical Trust Fund is exploring a strategic partnership with Atlantic Lifesciences Limited and PharmaNova Group to locally manufacture critical medicines for cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions, aimed at reducing treatment costs for Ghanaians and decreasing dependence on costly imports.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Dr Ishmael Yamson commended the government's economic progress over 18 months but argued that Ghana must move beyond short-term stabilisation measures to build stronger, long-term structures that can sustain stability for decades.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Dr Ishmael Yamson has challenged the government to ensure Ghana's economic stability lasts at least a decade, arguing that investors need long-term certainty before committing capital and that the country's history of boom-bust cycles has made them sceptical. Dr Yamson commended the government's progress over 18 months but said the real test is whether it can build resilience to protect gains from future economic shocks.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bayport Savings and Loans, which posted GH¢218 million profit in the first half of 2026, aims to double its profit to GH¢436 million by year-end by expanding credit access, improving efficiency, and deepening its presence in the government payroll market. The CEO attributed the company's performance to operational discipline and falling interest rates that have allowed it to reduce lending rates for civil servants and government employees.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair, themed "Dream it. Explore it. Own it.", opened Friday at Achimota Mall and runs through August 23, featuring exhibitors showcasing housing, construction, and home-related products and services for prospective homeowners, builders, and property investors.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana secured US$2.6 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, up from US$651.7 million in 2024, according to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority's 2025 Investment Report. The inflows across 245 new projects and existing companies reflect macroeconomic stabilisation and renewed investor engagement.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Grid Company Limited says power supply was fully restored nationwide by 12:03 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, following a system disturbance, with the company pledging to continue implementing measures to strengthen the transmission network's reliability and resilience.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
ADB Ghana Medicals is constructing and equipping a new Cardiothoracic Centre at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to expand access to specialised cardiac and thoracic care in Ghana. Construction commenced in January and is progressing steadily, with stakeholders recently reviewing technical requirements including power capacity, utilities integration and structural planning.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is establishing the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park, a 2,000-acre facility in Osudoku designed to reduce dependence on imported medicines and strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing. The park will provide integrated infrastructure for pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical-device production, herbal medicine, and research and development, addressing challenges like access to land and critical services; Ghana currently imports about 70% of its pharmaceutical needs.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Information Technology Agency warns that persistent power outages are forcing operators to invest in multiple layers of backup systems for data centres and digital infrastructure, which could ultimately drive up the cost of internet and other digital services for consumers.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama announced that all 23 banks operating in Ghana have met their capital requirements, with the sector maintaining healthy capital and liquidity levels and improvements in asset quality reinforcing their balance sheets.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory and China Europe International Business School organised a roundtable in Accra convening government, private sector, and development partners to discuss how Ghana can strengthen export competitiveness and leverage China's zero-tariff policy for economic cooperation.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A three-day housing and construction fair opened Friday at Achimota Mall in Accra, bringing together prospective homeowners, builders, developers and industry professionals. Visitors are engaging exhibitors showcasing products, services and professional solutions to support people at different stages of building or owning a home.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana now spends less than 20% of revenue on debt servicing, down from about 50% previously, creating more fiscal space for public infrastructure and social services. The Government is also putting measures in place to prevent a return to unsustainable debt levels by enshrining fiscal rules in law.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GRIDCo will construct a power substation at Adaklu in the Volta Region to improve electricity supply in Ho Municipality by decoupling it from the Asiekpe grid. The Volta Regional Minister said rapid urbanisation and growing industrial demand had strained existing infrastructure and caused power rationing, and the new facility would provide an independent, reliable power source for the region.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Eleven carmakers, including Tesla and Xiaomi, launched software updates and vehicle recalls on Friday in China's largest-ever automotive recall campaign, as regulators tighten scrutiny of emergency door-release systems in electric vehicles. Most actions address concerns that emergency mechanical door release handles may be difficult to locate or operate during emergencies, with nine of the 11 carmakers planning to install warning labels free of charge and most deploying over-the-air software updates.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
SIC Insurance PLC reported profit after tax of GH¢84.05 million for 2025, a 57.3 percent increase from GH¢53.41 million in 2024, driven by higher insurance revenue and improved investment income. Shareholders approved a dividend of 10.22 pesewas per share, totalling GH¢20 million.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat says sustainable job creation will be driven by increased production, modernised agriculture, and manufacturing, alongside a coordinated national development plan, aimed at addressing employment needs particularly for youth.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Stephen Kwabena Boateng, CEO of Kessben Group of Companies and owner of media, education, and financial services businesses, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at age 69 after a sudden illness. His death drew condolences from family, friends, employees, and Kumasi residents who praised his generosity and support for the poor.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
AO Holdings has been named Microsoft AI Business Solutions Partner of the Year (ERP) and Azure Partner of the Year for West Africa, recognised for its work helping organisations deploy Microsoft technologies including Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud, and Power Platform across the region.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life Assurance have launched three enhanced insurance products—Enhanced Funeral Finance Plan Unlimited, Family Income Security Plan, and Enhanced Educare—to provide customers with greater financial protection and support during critical periods.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The three-day JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 opened on Friday at Achimota Mall, drawing prospective homeowners, property investors and builders to explore housing and construction sector opportunities. The fair, themed "Dream it. Explore it. Own it," continues through the weekend with exhibitors offering information and solutions on home ownership, construction and property investment.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra High Court has ruled that the July 23 takeover of No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel by Nii Amanor Dodoo and Cola Holdings Limited was unlawful and ordered the immediate restoration of the property to Keningston Residential Partners 1 Limited, with the respondents instructed to return all keys, access codes, and financial records under court supervision.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's video gaming and Esports industry spent more than US$121 million on game downloads and subscriptions last year, demonstrating growing commercial potential as players and developers generate income through virtual product creation and sales.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre has called on Ghana Grid Company Limited to publish a comprehensive technical report on recent widespread power outages. ASEC says the investigation should examine immediate, underlying and systemic causes of the disturbances, and that GRIDCo should explain how the power system's protection mechanisms performed during the incident.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve outstanding financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and government will oversee implementation.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Oil prices gained for a second week as the stalemated U.S.-Iran conflict continues to disrupt supply from major Middle East producers including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE and Kuwait. Brent crude rose to $93.82 a barrel and WTI to $86.78, reaching their highest levels since July 24.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ministerial Review Committee established by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister found that Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease revocation was driven by the company's failure to meet statutory financial obligations, including GHS86.78 million in royalties arrears, GHS119.04 million in tax arrears, and US$2.56 million in annual payments owed to the Minerals Commission.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
At the 2026 US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Accra, former Ghanaian Energy and Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh argued that Africa's nuclear programme success depends not just on reactor construction but on sustaining the institutions and talent pipeline to manage facilities long-term, starting with education from an early age.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mining fatalities in Ghana dropped to three in 2025 from seven in 2024, a decline of more than 57 per cent attributed to increased workplace safety investments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines said the reduction must not lead to complacency, as the industry pursues its target of eliminating workplace deaths.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) celebrated 15 years of monitoring government compliance with petroleum revenue management laws and promoting public participation and independent assessments to support Parliament and Executive oversight. PIAC Chairman Richard Ellimah said the Committee pursues its mandate through reports, project inspections, public engagement and policy discussions on petroleum revenue management.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has acquired a nuclear power plant simulator at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission to train personnel and strengthen safety preparedness for its planned nuclear power programme. The computer-based system allows operators to practise and test procedures in a controlled environment, and is the only one in Africa.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Ministry says a temporary switchyard and control centre at Akosombo Power Station will be finished by the end of September 2026, following the destruction of the original switchyard in an April fire. The facility is intended to strengthen stability of Ghana's power transmission system while government plans to rebuild permanent infrastructure.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO Dr Kenneth Ashigbey has called for investment in human resource development and local enterprises to design, manufacture and maintain mining technologies, arguing that true localisation means developing Ghanaian capabilities beyond simply employing more Ghanaians in the sector.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Mineworkers' Union has demanded suspension of a Minerals Commission directive requiring major mining companies to transition from owner-mining to contract mining, citing concerns that it fuels precarious employment. The union claims over 95% of sector workers now face precarious employment arrangements and has warned of industrial action starting 1 September, including wearing red armbands.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Extractive sector stakeholders and policymakers from Anglophone Africa gathered in Accra for the 2026 Africa Regional Extractives Industries Knowledge Hub (AFREIKH) Summer School to address whether the continent can convert critical mineral wealth—including lithium, manganese, graphite, nickel, and cobalt—into genuine development. ACEP's Executive Director cautioned that Africa's extractive history has frequently failed to translate resource revenues into economic gains, with losses of revenues, weakened institutions, and missed transformation opportunities.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Inter-Ministerial Review Committee confirmed that Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease revocation stems from unpaid taxes, royalties and Minerals Commission fees totaling approximately GH¢205.83 million plus US$2.56 million, alongside transfers of more than US$224.61 million to related parties between 2020 and 2024 that raise questions about lost state revenue.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy, in partnership with NRGI and GIZ, launched the 2026 Summer School on Managing Africa's Extractives in the Energy Transition on Thursday, August 20, exploring how Africa can translate natural resource wealth into lasting development amid the shift to clean energy.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Venezuela's crumbling port terminals are capping crude exports at 1.25 million barrels per day despite higher production, with tankers facing up to 30-day delays due to ageing infrastructure, power outages, and quality issues. The infrastructure bottleneck is complicating U.S. efforts to quickly boost Venezuelan oil exports and creating disputes over demurrage costs.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Adamus Resources Limited has agreed to develop a plan to settle outstanding liabilities to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, and financial institutions as part of a 12-month roadmap to restore operations at the mine. A six-member management team with three government and three Adamus representatives will supervise the turnaround.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government will form a six-member management team comprising three representatives from Adamus Resources and three from government to supervise the company's mining operation turnaround under a 12-month roadmap agreed at the presidency. This follows the government's revocation of three of the company's mining leases and aims to restore operations at the indigenous large-scale mine.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has given mining firm Adamus Resources a fresh opportunity to revive operations after upholding the revocation of three of the company's mining leases. Under a new arrangement, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission and Adamus Resources will develop a 12-month roadmap including a six-member management team with equal representation from government and the company.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal government and Adamus representation will oversee implementation.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Tamale Metropolitan Assembly distributed 9,000 bags of NPK fertiliser and 1,000 bags of urea to selected farmers to support agricultural production. The Assembly is also among four entities selected in the Northern Region for an aquaculture pilot project, with about 40 people from two constituencies selected for training and support to establish fish farms.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society group Arise Ghana has called on the government to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining, warning that the destruction of water bodies poses a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of Ghanaians. The organisation said economic interests should not take precedence over public health and natural resource protection, and pledged to continue pressuring authorities until meaningful progress is made.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana public health lecturer warns that farmers' exposure to pesticide drift contributes to respiratory illnesses and air pollution in Ghana, noting that most farmers do not use protective gear when spraying chemicals. Health experts link chemical exposure to respiratory illnesses, cancer, and other long-term diseases, with air pollution causing an estimated 28,000 deaths yearly in Ghana.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The third Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 has been launched in Accra with a theme of "From Soil to Sovereignty: Building Ghana's Agricultural Self-Reliance." The President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters said the expo aims to strengthen partnerships among government, the private sector, farmers and exporters to build Ghana's capacity to feed its population, supply industries, reduce import dependence, create jobs and compete in global markets.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
KNUST management has assured staff and the public that no draft Statutes should be considered final until the ongoing review process is completed, following UTAG's rejection of proposed changes to governance arrangements for Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Deans. The review follows the coming into force of the KNUST Act, 2025, with an Academic Board review committee still assessing the draft alongside stakeholder submissions.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo, Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana, died on Friday, August 21, 2026, after a brief illness. He had led the association's negotiations with government on public sector worker issues and represented the association in labour and public sector discussions.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's malaria research network has called for sustained investment in disease surveillance and public health messaging, warning that while new prevention tools are emerging, gains against malaria remain fragile. According to WHO's World Malaria Report, the African region accounted for 94% of the world's estimated malaria cases and 95% of malaria deaths in 2024, with children under five accounting for roughly three-quarters of deaths in the region.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The President of the Internet Society Ghana Chapter has called for persons with disabilities to be involved from the beginning of website, mobile application and digital platform development to prevent technology from creating new forms of exclusion. Digital accessibility should not be treated as an afterthought, and persons with disabilities should be included in policies guiding Ghana's digital transformation.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Africa records the world's highest road traffic fatality rate, with an estimated 225,000 deaths in a recent year, accounting for nearly a fifth of global road deaths despite owning barely three per cent of the world's vehicles. The World Health Organisation estimates road crashes kill approximately 1.19 million people yearly globally, with road traffic injuries the leading cause of death among young people aged 5–29.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Environmental and Sanitation officials in Tatale Sanguli District confiscated and destroyed expired beverages and food products found in shops across the district, warning traders to check expiry dates and ensure expired items are not sold.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested two security men at Bolgatanga Girls' Senior High School—Elvis Adongo, 38, and Adams Nyaaba Iddrisu, 72—for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old student. Preliminary investigations indicate Iddrisu allegedly forced the victim and had sexual intercourse with her, and Adongo also allegedly engaged in sexual activity with the student; both remain in police custody pending court appearance.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 49-year-old unemployed man into custody over an alleged attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch at Labone. He has pleaded not guilty to eight counts including conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery, and police investigations have linked him and five other suspects to alleged robberies between May and August 13, 2026, in Tema, Spintex, Labone, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana has suspended its industrial action and directed members to return to work following renewed engagements with the government and other stakeholders over unpaid research allowances and an interim allowance agreement. The association warned that it could resume the strike without notice if negotiations fail to produce satisfactory results within a reasonable timeframe.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Drugs Authority recorded a GH¢70 million surplus in 2025, a 51 per cent increase from GH¢46 million in 2024, with total assets rising from GH¢296 million to GH¢358 million despite operational challenges including ageing laboratory equipment. Total revenue reached GH¢420 million, comprising GH¢278 million in internally generated funds, GH¢78 million in donor support, and GH¢63 million in government subsidies.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Centre for Retired Experts study of 559 pensioners found that 96% expressed willingness to work beyond mandatory retirement age, with most ready to mentor or serve as advisers; however, about 93% were unaware of any existing platform to offer their expertise, highlighting a coordination gap rather than a lack of willingness.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medical-legal claims against the Ghana Health Service and health facilities totaled approximately GH¢400 million over the past three years, linked to 173 cases involving allegations of medical negligence, misdiagnosis, treatment errors, and substandard care. The number of cases rose from 40 in 2023 to 89 in 2025, with officials warning that continued growth could impose significant financial burden and damage public confidence in the health system.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the government is prioritizing foundational learning in literacy and numeracy to improve education outcomes, noting that increased school access has not translated into improved learning. He emphasized that educational progress should be measured by whether children are acquiring expected competencies, not only by enrollment and infrastructure metrics.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A three-hour downpour in Kadjebi caused waterlogging and floodwater to run through homes, exposing the township's inadequate drainage system. Residents have called on authorities to construct and desilt drains in flood-prone areas to prevent recurring flooding.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's youth comprise roughly 38% of its population and the country needs to create about 300,000 new jobs yearly, but young people face barriers including skills gaps, limited access to affordable capital, and weak market linkages that prevent them from turning ideas into viable businesses.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Mine Workers' Union delivered a petition to the central bank demanding over 380 million cedis ($34.55 million) in provident funds, welfare savings, and severance packages belonging to more than 19,000 workers that have been frozen since the 2017–2019 financial sector clean-up. The union, representing retirees, redundant workers, widows and dependents, has threatened renewed industrial action and called for meetings with the Bank of Ghana governor and finance minister.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Principal of Shama Technical Institute says inadequate infrastructure is straining teaching and learning, and has appealed to the government, private sector and stakeholders to help complete a three-storey classroom block started in 2022 and fund other facilities including dormitories, an assembly hall, and practical workshops.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations has condemned Bolgatanga Girls' Senior High School's disciplinary action against a 14-year-old autistic student allegedly sexually abused by two school watchmen, calling it "institutional betrayal" and demanding reversal of all sanctions. The GFD argues that a child cannot be guilty of her own abuse and should have been treated as requiring protection rather than as a perpetrator.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Joycelyn Quansah, a food scientist at the University of Ghana, says microwaving is safe but households must ensure meals are heated thoroughly throughout, as food can appear hot on the outside while remaining cold inside, allowing harmful microorganisms to survive.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A food scientist at the University of Ghana's Department of Nutrition and Food Science says restaurants contribute to Ghana's food waste problem by preparing more food than needed to serve customers quickly and by using standard portion sizes that are often larger than what customers would eat at home.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
According to a WHO and UNICEF assessment, only 16% of Ghana's health facilities meet basic sanitation standards—which require improved and usable toilets, separate facilities for men and women with menstrual hygiene provision, and access for people with limited mobility. The gaps in sanitation across West Africa are particularly stark, with Guinea-Bissau at 7%, Burkina Faso at 11%, and Mali at 12%.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian preacher Prophet Francis Kofi Annan claims men who shape their hairlines, moustaches or beards after trimming will not reach heaven, warning that grooming practices risk spiritual lives. He also criticised pastors who shape their hair to attract women in churches.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Mineworkers' Union has petitioned the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Ghana to release about GH¢380 million belonging to more than 19,000 mineworkers held by distressed specialised deposit-taking institutions, including The Seed Funds Savings & Loans Limited and JISLAH Financial Services Limited. The funds comprise provident contributions, welfare savings, personal investments and severance packages that have left thousands of workers and families in severe financial difficulty.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University of Professional Studies held an Innovation Day featuring a research business pitch competition with 16 student groups, aiming to encourage students to translate classroom knowledge into practical solutions addressing real-world problems. The Vice Chancellor emphasized the university's commitment to equipping graduates with entrepreneurship and innovation skills alongside academic knowledge.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Construction on the Dorimon E-Block Community Day Senior High School in Wa West District has resumed after stalling for nearly 10 years, with the project now more than 80 per cent complete. The Paramount Chief welcomed the progress, noting the absence of a secondary school has forced families to send children to distant districts for education.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ablekuma North Municipality is constructing a new underground drainage system at Dansoman Junction to address persistent flooding; the new drain will measure two metres high and five metres wide, significantly larger than the existing system, and is expected to improve stormwater flow and road conditions.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Northern Regional Police Command arrested 27-year-old Abdulai Mohammed Saani in Kumbungu on Thursday, August 20, over a provocative TikTok video about the death of the late Mion Lana, Abukari Mahama. Police say investigations are ongoing to determine how the video was produced and shared, and whether others were involved.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth development advocates say young Ghanaians require greater access to markets, leadership opportunities and meaningful platforms to apply their skills and create jobs. The comments come as Ghana marks International Youth Day 2026 under the theme "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," which recognises that despite diverse backgrounds, young people share common aspirations for quality education, meaningful work and entrepreneurship.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
EduSpots launched a nine-month Digital Champions Programme to equip and certify 60 community-based changemakers to become digital champions, lead digital learning, and strengthen digital inclusion in underserved communities in Ghana.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Breast Care International and Jhpiego have launched a project in Ghana's Ashanti Region to ensure women diagnosed with breast cancer complete treatment, addressing a gap where screening is common but follow-up support is often absent. The project combines community education and screening with a pathway to help patients navigate the health system from diagnosis through treatment.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Savannah Regional Police Command arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a June 29 robbery of two Mobile Money vendors at Buipe Cattle Market that resulted in the loss of GH¢430,000. The suspect admitted to participating in the attack and identified three alleged accomplices.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A WHO/UNICEF assessment found that only 5% of Nigerian health care facilities met the basic standard for managing medical waste in 2025, with 76% having limited services and 20% having no waste-management service. The finding raises concerns over how used needles, infectious materials and other waste generated during medical care are handled.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports betting has grown rapidly in Ghana, but many bettors do not understand the difference between licensed and unlicensed operators. Licensed platforms operate under regulatory oversight and offer recourse for disputes, while unlicensed ones operate without obligation to Ghanaian authorities.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A police pickup carrying seven suspected cannabis smokers collided with a commercial vehicle at KNUST traffic light in Kumasi, injuring several people including police officers and passengers, who were taken to KNUST Hospital for treatment.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nana Kyei Emmanuel, a 24-year-old driver, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Bekwai Circuit Court for stabbing and robbing a 22-year-old woman at Esereso in the Ashanti Region on June 14, 2026. He was found guilty of causing harm and robbery after stabbing the victim in the ribs and stealing her iPhone 11 Pro Max valued at GH¢2,600.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Four Senior High Schools in Kumasi have each received 100 pieces of modern furniture from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly via the District Assembly Common Fund. The mayor said the assembly plans to procure an additional 1,000 furniture sets before year-end and distribute them to schools every three months.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Municipal Environmental Health Officer for Ayawaso North in Greater Accra has emphasized the importance of post-flood disinfection and disinfestation to protect public health, noting that floodwaters pass through contaminated areas before spreading into communities. Zoomlion Ghana Limited is conducting disinfection exercises across Greater Accra in partnership with local assemblies following recent flooding, targeting disease-causing organisms and disease vectors.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a fumigation and disinfection exercise across the 14 MMDAs in the Western Region to prevent cholera, typhoid, and malaria outbreaks following recent flooding. The exercise, a CSR initiative, targets stagnant water bodies and public facilities that could serve as breeding grounds for disease-carrying organisms.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kadjebi-Asato SHS won contest 17 of the National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 preliminaries with 56 points, finishing eight points ahead of Ahantaman Girls' SHS on 48 points, while Ada SHTS placed third with 35 points.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
QNET supported an Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) operation on July 21, 2026, that rescued 44 foreign nationals believed connected to a travel scam syndicate, including 34 from Burkina Faso, eight from Côte d'Ivoire, one from Mali, and one from Nigeria. Following diplomatic screening, 33 Burkinabe nationals were repatriated on August 13, 2026, and handed over to INTERPOL Burkina Faso at the Paga Border Post on August 14, 2026.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Linda Ampofo, a 55-year-old member of The Church of Pentecost in Brofoyedru, Ashanti Region, gave birth to triplets on January 13, 2026, after 25 years of marriage without children and multiple miscarriages. Family and church members describe the birth as a miracle and an answer to years of prayer.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Students from the University of Media, Arts and Communication conducted a community outreach initiative called Project Dignity at the Weija Leprosarium, donating food, water, toiletries, sanitary materials, and other essentials while engaging with residents. The student-led project, undertaken under the ORAVOX Initiative, aimed to apply principles of development communication and community engagement while responding to identified needs.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has announced plans to decentralise driver's licence printing to its offices across the country to reduce delays, which have stretched to several months or up to a year under the current centralised system. Instant printing will initially apply only to replacement cards, while new licence applications will still require the mandatory three-month licensing process.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with autism at Bolgatanga Girls' Senior High School by two school watchmen, ordering the student's reinstatement, medical care, and counselling. The ministry stated the student cannot be held responsible for the abuse and directed the Ghana Education Service to investigate immediately and ensure justice is served.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Savannah Regional Police Command, supported by the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit, arrested suspect Yacouba Oumar in connection with the June 29, 2026 robbery of two Mobile Money vendors at Buipe Cattle Market, where four armed men stole GH¢430,000. During interrogation, Oumar identified his accomplices and disclosed that the group was contracted by a cattle trader to carry out the robbery.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Joy Online lists ten films to watch at the cinema in September, featuring Resident Evil (a video game adaptation directed by Zach Cregger), Practical Magic 2 starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, and other releases including Robert Pattinson's Primetime.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Apparent leaked footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 has circulated online ahead of a scheduled 30-minute Netflix special showing the game. Developer Rockstar and parent company Take Two Interactive have not publicly acknowledged the leaks but launched legal proceedings to remove the material from GitHub and Discord.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the country ahead of their expected return to Britain before the end of August. The Duchess was best known for her part in the US legal drama Suits and recently made a cameo in the upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
In an interview on Michelle Obama's podcast, Mary J. Blige discussed her intentional decision not to have children, citing observations of family members' struggles with parenting and lack of freedom when she was younger, though she acknowledged reconsidering those views as she matured.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Gospel musician MOG Music disclosed that he and his wife sold both their cars to help finance his upcoming concert at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, scheduled for August 22, 2026. He described the decision as a step of faith based on his belief in the concert's vision.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian singer Brymo has alleged that 2Face, Burna Boy and Davido know about an incident in 2019 when he claims he was attacked and pressured to join a secret cult at Chevron; he is demanding the three musicians publicly deny involvement rather than apologise.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Miss Tourism Ghana held a Regional Costume & Talent Night on August 16, 2026, where contestants performed in traditional dress and showcased their talents through dance, spoken word, singing, and drama to promote Ghana's tourism and heritage.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional Security Council has cancelled the Grand Durbars scheduled to crown the 2026 Kundum Festivals in Lower and Upper Dixcove, citing public safety and security concerns after a meeting failed to reach an agreement on conditions for peaceful simultaneous conduct of the two events.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The cooking competition returns this Sunday with 12 young contestants competing in a Gari Fotor Challenge. Christabel won the opening English Breakfast Challenge, while Hamdiya and Tyanna placed in the bottom two.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian events company AK24 Entertainment organised a sold-out 'R2Bees Live In Ohio' concert at The Bluestone in Columbus on August 15, 2026, with R2Bees becoming the first African act to sell out the venue and the first Afrobeats act to perform there.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with an initial £65m plus potential £5m in add-ons. The 22-year-old Cameroon international will complete his medical this weekend, taking United's summer spending to £153m.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority organized an Inter-Agency Football Gala at Accra Sports Stadium, bringing together staff from various agencies for sports and team bonding. Youth Employment Agency beat National Youth Authority 4-2 on penalties in the football final.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has joined Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab as a free agent, ending his European career after a season with Villarreal. The 33-year-old made 167 appearances and scored nine goals for Arsenal over five years before his move to Spain.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
One-time finalists St. Francis Xavier Junior Seminary SHS defeated debutants Pentecost SHS, Koforidua, by 31 points (56 to 25) in the Preliminary Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, securing a spot in the One-Eighth Stage and ending Pentecost's first NSMQ appearance.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tamale SHS defeated Kalpohin SHS and Wenchi Methodist SHS in the preliminary round, finishing with 68 points to advance to the one-eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz. The school answered all eight questions correctly in the True or False segment to claim the Jupay Clean Sheet Prize.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Labone Senior High School survived a tense preliminary stage contest at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, narrowly defeating Notre Dame Seminary 41–39 to advance. The two schools traded leads throughout, with Labone securing the victory and earning the Jupay Clean Sheet prize for a perfect score in the Problem of the Day.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Winneba Secondary School advanced to the One-Eighth stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz after defeating Fijai SHS 44–42 points in a closely contested encounter at the CNC Auditorium, with the two schools tied on 22 points each after Round 3.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has urged football stakeholders to implement a deliberate youth development agenda with structured player progression rather than selection-driven systems, noting that Ghana once produced generational talents through clear pathways from age-group teams to the Black Stars.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Netball Federation held a five-club competition at KNUST Sports Complex on August 8, 2026, with Adugyaman SHS Netball Club defeating Bosomtwe Ladies 21-19 in the final. The tournament aimed to revive and promote netball in the region after a period of inactivity.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 2026 Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon has been officially launched, scheduled for October 10 at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The event will feature 21-kilometre and 5-kilometre categories, with registration set at GH¢100.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi is undertaking renovations to regain its CAF international certification, which was withdrawn due to infrastructure shortfalls. Work is focused on pitch restoration, dressing rooms, spectator safety, and media facilities to meet CAF Category 4 standards, pending funding release and an upcoming inspection.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Panthers defeated Dragons 20–14 in a Rugby League Federation Ghana men's 13s championship match, ending the latter's unbeaten record. In other games, Bulls moved to the top of the table with an 18-point lead, level on points with Dragons at 18 points each.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka lost to Czech Sara Bejlek 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while top seed Alexander Zverev fell to American Tommy Paul 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in fourth-round matches. Second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime also exited after losing to Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Joseph Paintsil scored a short-handed goal in the 79th minute to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night, ending a three-game winless streak for the Galaxy.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kumasi High School scored 45 points to advance from a three-school preliminary contest at NSMQ 2026, eliminating Nalerigu SHS (34 points) and Jachie Pramso SHS (30 points). Nalerigu's elimination means the North East Region has no school competing for one of the 49 One-Eighth Stage places.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has undergone medical tests in Saudi Arabia ahead of signing a one-year contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab as a free agent, with final documentation being processed.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Secondary School has qualified for the one-eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, finishing with 42 points ahead of St. Paul's SHS, Denu (31 points) and Tarkwa SHS (29 points). The school returns to the competition after a heartbreaking campaign ended last year.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumasi Girls' SHS defeated Osei Kyeretwie SHS in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Preliminary Stage, finishing with 43 points against OKESS' 32 points and Tamale Girls' SHS's 23 points, to advance to the one-eighth stage.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ofori Panin SHS won the NSMQ 2026 regional contest with 53 points, overcoming an early deficit to defeat Mim SHS (42 points) and Oyoko Methodist (36 points). Both Ofori Panin and Oyoko Methodist qualify for the one-eighth stage, with Mim SHS's fate depending on whether their 42 points ranks among the top five runners-up.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA has closed disciplinary proceedings against Karela United FC after the club settled outstanding amounts owed to creditor Sana Camara, lifting the club's ban on registering new players in connection with the case and directing the GFA to do the same nationally.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Burnley and Wrexham are competing to sign Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi before the transfer window closes on September 1, with Burnley keen to strengthen their attacking ranks. The 23-year-old has Championship experience from loans at Sheffield United and Stoke City, and recently made his Ghana debut in a friendly against Mexico.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
St. Joseph Seminary SHS staged a comeback from an early nine-point deficit to defeat KNUST SHS 52–39 points at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Preliminary Stage, securing passage to the One-Eighth Stage while KNUST and SDA SHS, Agona were eliminated.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanata SHS defeated O'Reilly SHS and Yendi SHS in the Day Two preliminary contest of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, finishing with 51 points ahead of O'Reilly's 43 and Yendi's 22. O'Reilly's coordinator attributed their loss to mathematics errors and a nervous start by contestants.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's badminton team secured its strongest Olympic qualifying result in 64 years at the 2026 Badminton Grand Slam in Accra, winning gold, silver, and two bronze medals. Moslena Ama Korama Adu and Rachel Quarcoo won gold in the women's seniors' doubles at the thirty-eight-nation competition.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens have been drawn against Ecuador, Uzbekistan, and Papua New Guinea in the first phase of the intercontinental play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The top two teams from the group will advance to the final phase, where three of six teams will qualify for the tournament.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
GFA President Kurt Okraku announced the Player Welfare Initiative, committing US$50,000 annually for four years to support former Ghana national team players facing medical challenges. The fund honours players who sacrificed their careers for the nation and addresses health challenges they face after retirement.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new Red Bull contract until the end of 2030, extending his previous deal through 2028. The move ends speculation about his future after he had been linked with potential moves to Mercedes or McLaren.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ezri Konsa completed a £55m move to Arsenal from Aston Villa on a four-year contract, with potential add-ons of £4m. The 28-year-old England defender said he is "hungry to win" and proud to join "one of the best teams in the world."
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match ban from FIFA's disciplinary committee for on-field clashes after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Teammate Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension, and the Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 for breaches including team misconduct and discriminatory chants.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi, secured its place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after dominating Shama SHS and debutants Namong SHTS, finishing with 69 points. Namong SHTS had a strong debut performance despite finishing third.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority has partnered with Adwinsa Publications Ghana Ltd and the Ghana Library Authority to publish a children's tourism book called AMA GHANA, which will be unveiled at the 2026 Ghana International Book Fair.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has assured residents of Techiman North District that the TanoBoase Sacred Grove, a significant spiritual and ecological site located around an inselberg in central Ghana, will be commissioned and opened to the public before the close of 2026. The grove, which features caves believed to have sheltered the original inhabitants and the Bono people, has remained forested under traditional protection and is regarded as the spiritual home and cultural legacy site of the Bono.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shifted to a more casual tone on Instagram in recent weeks, posting candid content and selfie-style videos aimed at young people, a departure from his carefully scripted image. The change comes after youth-led protests in India this year, which spread through memes and social media and prompted a federal minister to resign.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
With a US-set deadline hours away, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has urged Canada to "fight" and resist rushing into concessions with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney is negotiating a trade deal that may involve restoring US alcohol sales on Canadian liquor store shelves in exchange for US tariff reductions on Canadian metals and autos.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
One person was killed and two teenage boys seriously injured in a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, on Friday. Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect at the scene; the motive is under investigation.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, on trial for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, told police in a 2008 interview that he handed the gun used in the drive-by shooting to a passenger who passed it to his nephew, who then fired on the rapper. Prosecutors allege Davis ordered the shooting and supplied the weapon to further criminal conduct for his gang, though Davis has pleaded not guilty.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A man was arrested after injuring two worshippers in an early-morning stabbing attack at Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton, Canada, on Friday. The attack comes amid rising anti-Sikh hate in the country and follows recent threatening calls to Sikh temples in Calgary.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 15-year-old girl from New Jersey dismissed her claims against Meta, Google, and Snap, which alleged the platforms' owners contributed to her social media addiction, depression, and self-harm. Her attorney said the plaintiff chose to dismiss the remainder of her claims to resume her life, though she had sought to hold social media companies accountable.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 26-year-old Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison for filming himself breaking restrictions during Nyepi, Bali's annual Day of Silence, and posting the video to Instagram with expletives. He was arrested in March after the video sparked outrage among Balinese on social media; he said during trial he did not understand the extent of the restrictions and apologized to the Balinese people.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An overloaded boat capsized on Thursday in Sokoto state, northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 50 people, mostly children. The accident occurred near Gorau in Goronyo local government area; witnesses reported the boat was carrying farm owners and labourers hired to harvest rice, with conflicting accounts of whether more than 70 or 57 people were onboard.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The US has imposed fresh sanctions on nine Cuban state-owned mining, metal and building firms, the Ministry of Construction, and officials connected to the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the targeted figures of exporting Marxism and funding regime repression.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana's Chairman Dr. Ishmael Yamson said the company condemns recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa that resulted in two deaths, and stated that MTN disassociates itself completely from such acts. Yamson noted that 98 percent of MTN Ghana's workforce is Ghanaian and over 120,000 Ghanaians hold shares in the company.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are conducting another joint inspection of their common maritime boundary starting August 22, 2026, continuing exercises that began in 2023 to strengthen security cooperation and coordinate management of their shared maritime space.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister of Health called for stronger Ghana-China and West African cooperation to harness AI and medical technology to improve healthcare delivery at the 2026 China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo in Accra. She emphasized that technology must be clinically validated, secure, affordable and support—not replace—health professionals' judgment.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied protested in Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and restoration of democracy, citing political repression and deteriorating economic conditions. The demonstrations reflect growing pressure on the president despite divisions among his opponents, and follow similar protests last month marking the anniversary of his July 2021 measures that dissolved parliament.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Belgian men missing from the Swiss Alps since 1992 have been found after a glacier melt exposed their bodies on the Trift Glacier south of Lucerne. The men, aged 39 and 41 at the time of their disappearance 34 years ago near Weissmies mountain, were identified through DNA analysis.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's successive administrations have treated the Sahel jihadist threat as an issue for Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin, but West African instability is widening: jihadist groups now control over fifty percent of Mali's territory and have advanced further south despite military juntas' coups and security collaboration with Russia's Africa Corps.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Opposition activist and rapper Vigario Luis Balanta was beaten to death and his body dumped in a field outside Guinea-Bissau's capital in March; his killing has driven the political movement he founded underground as the country remains under military rule since November.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian petrol stations across Moscow and other parts of the country are experiencing long queues following Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, causing "unscheduled repairs" and reducing refining capacity. Authorities describe this as the second wave of a fuel crisis, with some stations running out of fuel and motorists unable to find alternatives.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
German authorities discovered two handguns and ammunition in woods near Berlin last October and suspect the cache was intended for assassinations on behalf of Russia, according to reports in German media. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said federal prosecutors are investigating a suspect in Romania over espionage and suspected preparation of a serious act of violence.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two teenagers were seriously injured in a sword attack at a high school in Fagersta, Sweden on Friday. Police arrested one man at the scene, and a third person was also wounded; eight other schools in the area were temporarily locked down.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prince Harry and six other public figures, including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, face paying up to £34.5m to the Daily Mail publisher after a High Court judge dismissed their unlawful information-gathering claims and imposed exceptional legal costs against them, with an initial £9.54m due by the following Friday.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ebola virus is spreading "exponentially" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a death toll exceeding 2,500, according to UN warnings. The outbreak faces obstacles including conflict, attacks on health workers, conspiracy theories among locals, and the absence of a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial criticizes the Lapaz Police Post and MTTD for lax enforcement of traffic regulations at a busy Accra intersection, noting that motorbike riders routinely disregard traffic lights while police remain seemingly unconcerned, and that a taxi rank operates near Ecobank despite its proximity to the police post.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that company competence should be assessed by capacity to perform work, not by years in operation. A newly incorporated firm with experienced staff and proper equipment may be as capable as an established company.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An op-ed argues that the debate over whether a young woman should address Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu by his first name reflects differing cultural norms: Africa and Asia are high-context cultures where formality is expected, while Western societies are low-context cultures with different conventions.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Following the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday in August 2026, weeks after resigning amid plagiarism allegations, the article examines what responsibility universities bear when they publicly champion scholars who are later accused of serious wrongdoing.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →