Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi over defamatory allegations, instead citing biblical restraint and the need for maturity in his position.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi over defamatory allegations, instead citing biblical restraint and the need for maturity in his position.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has claimed the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative is failing, stating that the Minister for Food and Agriculture acknowledged some beneficiaries have slaughtered and consumed the birds distributed to them for rearing instead of using them for farming and income generation.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC government of failing to deliver tangible achievements on major campaign promises, citing the 24-Hour Economy policy and Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative as unfulfilled commitments that lack visible results.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says his caucus will pursue parliamentary processes for a full inquiry into the reported GH¢22 billion loss linked to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, arguing the public funds involved require parliamentary scrutiny.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has defended his scrutiny of the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, saying his questioning of the programme and Ghana Gold Board's role stems from constitutional oversight responsibility, not political agenda. He insisted he would not be deterred by personal attacks following questions about reported US$1.7 billion losses associated with the programme, which the IMF said had exposed the central bank to significant quasi-fiscal risks.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition commissioned the new head office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission in Accra, saying the facility symbolises stronger utility regulation and consumer protection and should enable the PURC to deepen oversight of electricity, water and natural gas sectors.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kpassa–Merimeri road in Nkwanta North District, Oti Region, is undergoing filling and levelling works to repair deteriorated sections and improve accessibility for motorists and road users. The works include filling potholes and eroded portions, levelling uneven sections, and improving drainage to provide a smoother driving surface and reduce vehicle breakdowns.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected allegations questioning his motives for demanding accountability over losses in the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, calling them "false and defamatory." He said the controversy should not shift attention from substantive financial questions, particularly regarding a reported US$1.7 billion loss under the programme.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is demanding that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) appear before a parliamentary inquiry to account for financial consequences of the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. The dispute centers on the IMF's reported findings regarding approximately US$1.7 billion in under-recoveries associated with the programme, under which the BoG purchased US$7.6 billion worth of gold through 2025, including about US$5 billion of doré gold from artisanal and small-scale miners.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says he will pursue legal action over defamatory statements made against him amid a dispute over the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which he has questioned over reported US$1.7 billion losses in 2025. He says personal attacks against him are an attempt to divert public attention from substantive questions he raised about the programme and Ghana Gold Board's role.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gordon Asare-Bediako has withdrawn from the NPP National Communications Director race and endorsed fellow contender Dennis Aboagye, citing the importance of party unity over individual ambitions.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A committee chaired by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has submitted five reports to President John Mahama outlining strategy, priority pillars, and a work programme for his 2027 African Union chairmanship, which he is scheduled to assume in January 2027.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors has cautioned public authorities against automatically interpreting differences between compensation claims and assessments by acquiring authorities as evidence of fraud or professional misconduct, following the Minister for Roads and Highways' statement that the government was considering reporting two quantity surveyors to the Economic and Organised Crime Office over alleged attempts to inflate compensation claims for road project-affected properties.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress Volta Regional Communication team conducted a monitoring exercise across Agortime-Ziope, Ketu South, Ketu North and Anloga districts to assess ongoing and completed development projects in education, health, roads, markets and other sectors, aiming to verify project status and improve communication on their impact.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly elected Ashanti Regional Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah has called on NPP constituency executives to recommit to the party's values of discipline, integrity, responsibility and hard work, citing the need for reconciliation, structural rebuilding and grassroots mobilisation ahead of 2028. He attributed the party's loss of more than 1.1 million votes in the Ashanti Region in 2024 largely to low voter turnout.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Obuobia Opoku-Darko, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, has recounted the financial difficulties she faced after losing the 2012 parliamentary election in Weija-Gbawe Constituency, including a period when she could not afford prepaid credit and her home fell quiet as people stopped seeking her assistance.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government accepted about GH¢5.8 billion of total bids in a treasury bills auction that recorded 162% oversubscription. Interest rates continued to dip on the yield curve, with the 91-day bill yield rising to 5.07%, the 182-day bill yield decreasing to 7.08%, and the 364-day bill yield surging to 11.59%.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 concludes today at Achimota Retail Centre, offering prospective homeowners, investors, and families a final chance to explore housing and construction products, services, and solutions under the theme "Dream it. Explore it. Own it."
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Grid Company Limited will shut off power from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday in parts of Accra West and Accra East to replace a transmission tower damaged in a tanker explosion. The outage will affect multiple residential communities, commercial centres, and business districts across the capital.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says less than 20 kilometres of clearing work remains before the Accra-Kumasi Expressway connects to Kumasi, with contractor Kofi Job Construction Limited back on site making progress toward completion.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Developer LMI Holdings has committed to completing the first 700 housing units of the revived Saglemi Housing Project by March 2027, with the full first phase of 1,500 units expected by December 2027. The project, originally a 5,000-unit affordable housing estate that stalled after a government change, is now being redeveloped through a private sector partnership.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
COPEC's Duncan Amoah has criticised the government's 24-hour economy strategy, arguing that public funds should focus on creating conditions for night-time business activity — such as security and street lighting — rather than constructing markets, which risks waste if cultural barriers to night-time work persist.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 concluded at Achimota Retail Centre after three days of exhibitions and direct engagement between prospective homeowners and businesses in Ghana's housing and construction sector, covering building materials, financing, property development, and home improvement.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has welcomed Ghana's US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, but warns that the nation cannot overlook estimated losses of US$1.7 billion (GH¢22 billion) under the Domestic Gold Purchase Program, which represents about 65% of the reported FDI inflows.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Grid Company Limited has finished replacing a damaged tower on the Tema-Achimota transmission line in the Ashaiman section, restoring power supply to Greater Accra locations that had been taken offline. The company warned that all unauthorised structures and activities within the transmission line corridor must be vacated by September 12, 2026, after which enforcement action will follow.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The first edition of the Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Mini Clinic, a three-day event at Achimota Retail Centre ending August 23, drew homeowners and builders to explore housing products and services from leading brands in Ghana's construction industry. The Mini Clinic served as a precursor to a larger Habitat Fair planned for later in the year.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed the government's decision to develop a 12-month roadmap to resolve challenges and restore the Adamus mine to sustainable operations. A six-member management team comprising three representatives from Adamus and three from government will oversee implementation of the collaborative turnaround programme.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
VALCO has introduced a continuous casting and rolling mill capable of producing aluminium rods for Ghana's electrical cable industry and potentially for export, tested with local cable manufacturers Nexans Kabelmetal and Reroy Cables. The development aims to help Ghana retain more value from its aluminium resources by reducing manufacturers' reliance on imported aluminium inputs.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ken Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has accused some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies of facilitating illegal mining by collecting fees from galamsey operators, arguing that such practice raises questions about local authorities' commitment to fighting illegal mining and may expose officials to criminal liability under Ghana's mining laws.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has warned that declining oil production and dwindling reserves pose immediate threats to Ghana's upstream petroleum sector, despite reserves remaining above target levels. He said the government will work with the GNPC, Petroleum Commission, and industry operators to accelerate field development, exploration, and approval processes while addressing infrastructure constraints.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang pledged government commitment to minimising post-harvest losses and boosting agricultural productivity through the Feed Ghana programme during the Meko Bono Homecoming and Festival 2026 in Atebubu, addressing farming communities in the Bono East Region.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Galamsey has destroyed more than 100 acres of farmland, including cocoa, oil palm, cocoyam and cassava plantations, at Akyem Atobriso in the Kwaebibrem Municipality of the Eastern Region, threatening farmers' livelihoods. Local authorities have ordered the confiscation of excavators and equipment used in the illegal mining operations.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra is driving an initiative to transform student research into market-ready practical solutions, moving academic work from university shelves into real-world application. The programme uses an interdisciplinary model in which students from different academic programmes collaborate to develop practical solutions to societal problems.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam was overwhelmingly re-elected as General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, securing 89.61 per cent of votes (3,727 out of 4,159 valid votes cast) at the church's 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting in Gomoa Fetteh. The election returns him to office for another four-year term.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Wenchi Traditional Council in the Bono Region has suspended Nana Akora Tua Adutwum Kyeremeh Siasaa Kufour IV, the Twafohene of the council, indefinitely. The Paramount Chief announced the suspension and overturning of the Twafo stool to investigate allegations of breaches including land issues, and has ordered the suspended chief to cease using his traditional title.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine members of the Blue Water Guards were arrested at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region on Friday, August 21, 2026, over allegations that they collected money from individuals while posing as officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). The arrests have prompted authorities to warn BWG personnel against conduct that could undermine public confidence in anti-illegal mining efforts.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has dismissed social media reports that it failed to pay personnel their 2025 rent allowance, stating the final tranche was paid in April 2026. The Service said a committee has been constituted to process 2026 rent allowance payments.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has clarified that newly promoted teachers are not required to submit application letters, promotion letters, or other documents for salary adjustments, as promotions are automatically reflected on the appropriate salary scale. The GES has directed teachers to disregard requests for such documents and is engaging regions and districts that made these requests.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of Bamiri commissioned a modern Kindergarten block and guest house during the Yam Festival, intended to improve children's safety and learning environment while generating revenue for community development.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Data Protection Commission has acquired two pickup vehicles funded by its internally generated revenues to strengthen field operations and support the establishment of regional offices. The Commission has designated 2026 as the "Year of Enforcement" to ensure public and private institutions comply with data protection obligations, including registration, policy establishment, and safeguards for personal information.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Major (Rtd) Sulemana Abubakari, Paramount Chief of the Tolon Traditional Area and traditional defence chief of Dagbon, has died days after the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama II. The late Tolon Naa, born in 1943, served as an escort officer to President Kwame Nkrumah and retired as a Major of the Ghana Armed Forces before being enskinned as substantive Tolon Naa in 2019.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has described the death of CLOGSAG Executive Secretary Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo on Friday, August 21, 2026, as a significant loss to organised labour and Ghana's public service. FWSC Chief Executive Dr George Smith-Graham praised him as a formidable voice in labour relations who advocated for fairness and workers' welfare while maintaining mutual respect across negotiations.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A seven-month-old infant was discovered dead in a drain at Obuasi Old Estate in the Ashanti Region; the circumstances of the death and how the body ended up in the drain remain unknown, and authorities have begun inquiries into the incident.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 68,000 men are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK each year, with Macmillan Cancer Support reporting that the number of men living with the disease has surged by 100,000 since 2020 to around 600,000. The charity warns that misconceptions about symptoms may prevent men from seeking screening.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel musician Ohemaa Mercy has urged Christians to complement prayer with practical action and personal effort, arguing that some challenges require practical solutions rather than a purely spiritual approach. She cautioned against relying solely on prayer for financial needs, exams, and other issues that demand personal responsibility and work.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel musician Ohemaa Mercy says she has not personally experienced envy or jealousy within the gospel music industry, and dismisses characterisations of the sector as marked by rivalry. She said she remained focused on her calling and believed her faith and divine backing would protect her from opposition.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chef Gina Abbam-Baidoo of Gigi's Kitchen has won the second edition of the Onga West African Jollof Battle, competing against representatives from Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Ghana secures the US$5,000 regional prize and recognition for Abbam-Baidoo's culinary achievement.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian actress Nana Ama McBrown has called on Asante Kotoko management to directly involve prominent personalities in the Ashanti Region in the club's fan mobilisation efforts, saying the club has not sufficiently engaged her despite her role as brand ambassador for Hisense Ghana, a club partner.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra High School claimed the one-eighth stage ticket at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz by finishing with 33 points, one point ahead of Ghana SHS, Tamale (32 points) and two points ahead of Sunyani SHS (31 points) after a dramatic final round, with Sunyani SHS walking out before final scores were declared.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha won a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires on Sunday, running 56 minutes 51 seconds to break the men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds, pending official ratification. The 29-year-old regains the record after Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo held it with a time of 57:20.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho's first competitive match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager ended with a thrilling 90th-minute winner from debutant Carlos Espi against Espanyol, after Jude Bellingham had given Real an early lead but Espanyol equalized in the 30th minute.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro collapsed and died during a third-tier friendly match in Lisbon on Saturday at age 25. West Brom said they were devastated and will pay tribute with a period of applause in the 25th minute of their Championship fixture against Burnley on Sunday.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder, is joining Manchester City in a deal worth 100 million euros (£86m) from Lille. The teenager chose to represent Morocco internationally despite France's efforts to recruit him.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says winger Vinicius Jr is being bullied on the pitch and needs "great emotional control," after the Brazilian received a yellow card in a 2–1 La Liga win over Espanyol for an argument with an opponent. Mourinho claims opposing players target Vinicius Jr to provoke reactions from the first minute and that this pattern is repeated across all teams.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has called Gianni Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell a 21% stake in FIFA competitions' commercial and ticketing rights to a private company "worse than the Super League", saying football would be "literally sold". UEFA led opposition to the plan, with its members voting to boycott World Cups unless it was scrapped.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ferran Torres scored twice for Paris Saint-Germain after coming on at half-time to salvage a 2–2 draw at Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener, recovering from a 2–0 deficit. The World Cup winner completed his £42.7m move from Barcelona on 15 August and replaced Ousmane Dembele in the second half.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Gordon made two assists in five minutes after coming on as a substitute in Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga victory over Elche, beginning the reigning champions' title defence with a win.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohamed Salah scored his first two goals for Trabzonspor in his first Turkish Super Lig start, as they beat Istanbul Basaksehir. The 34-year-old joined the club on a two-year deal from Liverpool this summer.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez was booed by his own fans while warming up and coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw with Villarreal, as speculation mounts about his departure ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline. Alvarez indicated during the World Cup his desire to leave to "fulfil my dream" and has been linked with Arsenal and Barcelona.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian skydiver Sergey Boytcov completed a jump from a hot-air balloon at 11,551 metres, surpassing the previous world record of 10,060 metres set by Polish extreme athletes. The feat, undertaken for Russia's 2026 International Festival of Youth, included a free-fall speed exceeding 500 kilometres per hour and lasted seven minutes and 19 seconds before safe parachute deployment.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kpando SHS from the Volta Region dominated its preliminary round, finishing with 67 points and a 32-point lead over Abor SHS to secure a place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Yaa Asantewaa Girls' SHS' attempted return to the National Science and Maths Quiz ended in disappointment after Bishop Herman College dominated them across five rounds to secure a One-Eighth Stage ticket with 47 points, while Yaa Asantewaa Girls finished on 27 points.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Holy Child School returned to the NSMQ National Championship after a two-year absence and won its preliminary-stage contest with 67 points, ahead of Anlo SHS on 52 points and Nkawkaw SHS on 35 points, to advance to the One-Eighth Stage.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presby SHS, Suhum won their NSMQ contest with 55 points, securing qualification to the One-Eighth stage a week after the death of their late coordinator. The school also produced the highest scorer of the day.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
St. Monica's SHS secured a spot in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after defeating Amenfiman SHS 40 points to 37 at the SMS Auditorium, with Tema Methodist Day SHS placing third on 15 points.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nsutaman Catholic SHS came from behind to beat Serwaa Nyarko Girls 50–41 and secure a One-Eighth stage spot in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, with Hope College finishing third on 37 points.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Fafraha Community SHS won its qualifying heat at the SMS Auditorium, scoring 44 points to advance to the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz. The 10-year-old day school defeated Awudome SHS (34 points) and Ejisuman SHS (10 points).
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Otwey, a 58-year-old wildlife resource guard, was shot dead on August 22, 2026, during a routine patrol in Kakum Forest Reserve after attempting to apprehend suspected poachers; one suspect, John Mensah, was apprehended while the other, Bukari Abudu, escaped.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump said Canada wants "the benefits of being a State, without being one" after trade talks collapsed and the US imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tariffs a "miscalculation" and said Canada would match them "dollar-for-dollar" from 8 September, describing the situation as a trade "war".
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US to settle allegations that it and parent company ByteDance violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting data on millions of users under 13. The settlement is one of the largest-ever over child privacy issues, following similar violations by YouTube ($170 million in 2019) and Epic Games ($275 million in 2022).
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nearly two weeks after a severe storm struck Indiana on 11 August, tens of thousands remained without power; wind gusts in Gary peaked at 99mph, and almost 30,000 customers were still without power as of Sunday morning, with residents relying on friends and power banks to manage.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 17-year-old girl was killed and two boys aged 12 and 17 were seriously injured in a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden on Friday afternoon. An 18-year-old man was arrested and police are treating the case as murder and attempted murder.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A U.S. District Judge ruled that a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa issuance to applicants from 75 countries exceeded the Secretary of State's authority and violated federal immigration law. The suspended policy affected applicants from nations in Latin America, the Balkans, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, which the State Department said posed risks of becoming a public charge.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has proposed that Africa be allocated five permanent seats on the UN Security Council, with one representative per region, to give the continent fairer representation in global peace and security decisions. He argues Africa should first secure expanded representation before negotiating veto-power reforms.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Africa's reparations campaign over transatlantic slavery and trafficking seeks meaningful Western support for policies and programmes addressing slavery's enduring consequences, particularly investments in young people and sustainable development, rather than direct cash payments to African governments.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called for African Union discussions on migration following recent tensions involving African migrants in South Africa, arguing that such incidents undermine continental integration efforts and that migration challenges require dialogue and coordinated policy responses rather than hostility.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tunisian coast guard recovered eight bodies of migrants whose boat sank off the coast this weekend while en route to Italy, with six others still missing. The boat departed Thursday with 15 people on board, one was rescued after 48 hours adrift, and search operations by coast guard, military, and civil protection teams continue.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa has no shortage of entrepreneurs and innovators, but lacks the institutional architecture to scale ideas—documentation, due diligence frameworks, and structures that can attract capital and survive beyond their founders. The next development challenge is building institutions capable of carrying ideas far enough to form credible partnerships and withstand scrutiny.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →