President John Mahama has unveiled a five-member committee chaired by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson to oversee a one-billion-cedis development fund for restoring Bawku and surrounding areas in the Upper East region. The fund will finance infrastructure and other development projects deemed necessary by the committee.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has unveiled a five-member committee chaired by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson to oversee a one-billion-cedis development fund for restoring Bawku and surrounding areas in the Upper East region. The fund will finance infrastructure and other development projects deemed necessary by the committee.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Attorney General challenged letters and medical reports submitted by defence counsel in the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hannan Abdul-Wahab Aliddiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni over alleged financial malfeasance in school feeding supplies, saying the first accused's counsel's letter lacked evidence of illness and the second accused's medical report bore no signature from a licensed medical officer.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, MP for Wa Central, has been reassigned from Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment to Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives in the Office of the President. He thanked President Mahama for keeping him in government to help advance the administration's agenda.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has inaugurated a five-member committee chaired by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to oversee implementation of the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund, which aims to support infrastructure and development in Bawku and surrounding districts following improvements in the security situation.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor cautioned that Asante Kwaku Berko's US conviction does not automatically establish bribery allegations against individuals in Ghana, stressing that evidence must be carefully assessed within Ghana's legal framework even though the US conviction provides useful information for the ongoing investigation.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A CDD-Ghana fellow has warned that fresh allegations involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin could further erode public confidence in Parliament, noting the controversy reflects broader concerns about the institution's trustworthiness amid existing perceptions of corruption. The warning comes as Afenyo-Markin disputes allegations from GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, who accused him of being an "extortionist" and seeking to pressure GoldBod.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo from Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation to Minister of State for Special Initiatives, with Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum replacing him. Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi has been reassigned as Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A CDD-Ghana fellow warned that fresh allegations involving political actors could further erode public confidence in Parliament, citing findings from an Afrobarometer survey showing low trust and high perceptions of corruption in the institution.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned that allegations of MPs pursuing personal interests over the public good could erode confidence in Ghana's democratic institutions. He stated that the 276 Members of Parliament have been entrusted with significant powers by over 30 million Ghanaians to represent citizens' interests, oversee the Executive, and ensure proper management of public resources.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has called for serious attention to allegations of extortion involving MPs, warning that such conduct could undermine public trust in Ghana's democracy and Parliament's oversight responsibilities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire are holding week-long meetings in Wa to harmonise legal frameworks for establishing Local Groups for Cross-Border Cooperation (LGCBCs), aimed at improving information sharing and joint action among local authorities, communities and security agencies in border areas.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior Presidential Advisor Joyce Bawah Mogtari called for greater opportunities for women in political leadership, arguing that leadership skills develop through responsibility and experience. She cited her own appointment by President Mahama as an example of how women grow into roles when given the chance.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Senior Presidential Advisor, says women are becoming integral to Ghana's political architecture in roles beyond candidates and communicators, citing President Mahama's appointments of women as ministers, deputy ministers, executives and local government leaders.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called for Parliament to demonstrate a clear process for investigating and resolving corruption allegations involving Members of Parliament, stating that the institution must show that such allegations can move from investigation to a definite outcome.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has urged Parliament to take allegations involving its members seriously, warning that failure to investigate could deepen public mistrust. He stressed the importance of parliamentary accountability under a supermajority government and called for political leaders with integrity.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on Parliament to apply the same scrutiny standards to allegations against its own members as it does to government wrongdoing, arguing that credible parliamentary leadership is essential, particularly in a supermajority Parliament.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Rasheed Dramani, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, has accused Parliament of failing to hold its own members accountable when serious allegations are made, saying partisan loyalty often takes precedence over scrutiny expected from lawmakers. He cited concerns about Parliament's credibility and the need for leaders with sufficient integrity to hold the Executive accountable, particularly under a supermajority.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tanzania's Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi announced his resignation weeks after reports of a falling out with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, making him the first vice president in the nation's history to step down. Nchimbi, 54, said he was respecting the president's wishes and would retire from public life by the end of the following week, less than ten months after being sworn in alongside Hassan in November following an election in which at least 500 people died in post-poll unrest.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
CDD-Ghana fellow Dr John Osae-Kwapong warns that continued allegations of misconduct involving MPs could further erode public confidence in Parliament and weaken its ability to perform its constitutional role, reinforcing existing negative perceptions about the institution among citizens already concerned about corruption.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces has begun a three-day tabletop exercise called "Exercise Resolute Synergy" to strengthen joint operational preparedness and coordination among its various services and national security stakeholders. The Chief of the Defence Staff described it as historically significant and necessary amid an increasingly volatile security environment in Ghana and the West African sub-region.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
James Agalga, the incoming Majority Leader of Parliament, says he will prioritize consensus-building while remaining firm and decisive on matters of statecraft. He pledged respect for minority views and expressed hope that government business would not require the majority to rely solely on its numbers.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama received the newly elected Executive Presbytery officers of Assemblies of God, Ghana, led by General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, at his residence in Accra. The delegation introduced the new leadership and expressed appreciation for Mahama's attendance at the church's 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting, while President Mahama commended Rev. Wengam for his visionary and bold leadership.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The new Works and Housing Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has committed to building cross-party consensus to complete abandoned housing projects and address Ghana's housing deficit, arguing that long-term housing projects require cooperation and continuity across successive administrations within the country's four-year electoral cycle.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP who is currently incarcerated, has withdrawn his bid for the party's national chairmanship, citing his personal circumstances and desire not to burden the party. The withdrawal followed prayer, reflection, and consultations with family, his legal team, and party elders.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has filed his nomination to contest as National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, declaring that the party will recover from its current challenges and return to political power. He said he responded to a call from about 50 NPP constituency chairpersons to offer himself for the party's leadership as part of efforts to revive the party.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service plans to deploy a TrafficTech system using cameras, smartphones and digital devices to gather evidence of traffic offences, reducing direct roadside encounters between officers and motorists. Assistant Commissioner Alexander Kwaku Obeng said the technology represents a departure from traditional enforcement and enables officers to document over 49 automated offences without stopping vehicles at roadsides.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Research on West African itinerant retailers in Ghana found that 58.2 per cent entered through unapproved routes, citing alleged extortion at official posts, financial difficulties, and inadequate travel documentation as key factors. The study argues border-security efforts must address underlying challenges that discourage use of authorised entry points.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has presented a 33-seater Eicher bus to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of President Mahama, fulfilling a commitment made during the commissioning of Damongo Camp Prison to enhance the service's transportation capacity and operational activities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Housing Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says progress by the private developer on the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project has vindicated the private-sector participation model pursued by the NPP administration to complete the long-delayed project. He noted he was encouraged that the current NDC government maintained the private-sector partnership arrangements rather than abandoning them.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny has endorsed calls for an independent investigation into reported losses of US$1.7 billion under Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, saying the matter is of significant public interest and must be subjected to a comprehensive, transparent inquiry to establish how the losses were incurred and who bears responsibility.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Akomea, a former NPP Communications Director, has begun his campaign for First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party with a meeting with Minority Members of Parliament, during which he is expected to outline his vision and seek their support ahead of the party's internal elections.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has demanded full explanations for nationwide power outages on July 29 and August 20, arguing that brief restoration announcements are insufficient and that the disruptions raise serious questions about the country's power system reliability.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Armed Forces has begun a three-day joint round table exercise called 'Ex Resolute Synergy 2026' to enhance preparedness and cohesion in response to evolving threats across land, maritime, air, cyber and information domains. The Chief of the Defence Staff said the exercise aims to strengthen operational preparedness, institutional cohesion, and integrate personnel capabilities across services.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
An Accra High Court has rejected the Deputy Attorney General's request to convict former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah and ex-Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi for failing to file their defence on schedule, instead granting them until September 23, 2026 to submit their defence and other court processes. The two are on trial for allegedly causing $2 million in financial loss to the state through investment in the Sky Train project.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The trial of former Director-General of National Signals Bureau Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng resumed after the court rejected their lawyer's request to adjourn pending a Supreme Court review. They are charged with allegedly stealing GH¢49.1 million from the state.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Political Science lecturer Dr Kwame Asah-Asante says political actors must stay out of police affairs to enable the Ghana Police Service to effectively tackle electoral violence and political vigilantism, noting that political interference has weakened police capacity and that political actors have historically used vigilante groups to advance their interests.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng says the Office of the Special Prosecutor has saved the state more than 20 times the total resources allocated to it since establishment, securing financial recoveries of GH¢8.5 million and US$2 million, and intervening in areas including the Tema Oil Refinery and customs sector.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has named former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor and four others as main persons of interest in its investigation into Ghana's connection to the bribery case of Asante Kweku Berko, who was convicted in New York in August 2026 over a scheme involving alleged bribes to Ghanaian officials between 2014 and 2015 linked to a fuel oil plant project in Tema.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Police Administration has interdicted Deputy Superintendent of Police Alhassan Malaika Jibril over his alleged involvement in a demolition exercise at the Accra Race Course at Borteyman on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The Criminal Investigations Department and Police Professional Standards Bureau have been tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng says the Office of the Special Prosecutor's performance should be assessed through measurable indicators including investigations, prosecutions, asset recovery, public funds saved, and anti-corruption reforms, rather than by political applause or social media reactions.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng said an April 15, 2026 High Court ruling declaring parts of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act unconstitutional brought the OSP's investigative and prosecutorial activities to a near standstill. The ruling invalidated OSP prosecutions and convictions, directed cases be handed to the Attorney General, and caused other courts to adjourn proceedings pending a Supreme Court decision.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng rejected claims that the Office of the Special Prosecutor has achieved little, urging critics to test such assertions against the institution's work and resources. As of December 31, 2025, the OSP was prosecuting 33 persons, had 79 cases at full investigation stage, 161 undergoing preliminary investigation, and had secured seven convictions.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng says the Supreme Court's July 29 unanimous decision upheld the constitutional basis of the Office of the Special Prosecutor's prosecutorial mandate under Act 959 and its legislative instruments, expressly overturning contrary decisions by other courts.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng defended the Office of the Special Prosecutor's performance, citing recoveries of GH¢8.5 million and US$2 million, seven convictions secured through plea bargains, 33 persons under prosecution, and interventions in customs, seaports and natural resources sectors that the office claims saved the state over GH¢100m.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng claims that calls to abolish or weaken the Office of the Special Prosecutor stem from personal dislike of its leadership rather than evidence of misconduct, arguing that disagreements with individual office holders should not be grounds for dismantling an institution established to fight corruption.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has accused some public officers of mounting coordinated attacks against the Office of the Special Prosecutor in an attempt to weaken or abolish it, arguing the attacks stem from discomfort with the OSP's mandate to independently investigate corruption cases. He acknowledged the OSP has made mistakes but argued such errors are insufficient grounds to dismantle an institution fighting corruption.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced the "rebirth" of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, attributing sustained attacks and calls for its abolition to personal dislike for its leadership rather than concerns about institutional performance.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank warned that Ghana's fiscal surplus has been achieved largely through spending cuts, with capital expenditure 38% below the approved budget, raising sustainability concerns. The bank called for reforms that allow fiscal discipline while protecting priority investments and essential public services, noting that underinvestment in capital projects could weaken economic growth prospects.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has reassigned Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo to the Office of the President as Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives, with Emmanuel Agyekum moving from the Special Initiatives portfolio to take over the Labour Ministry.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Media Foundation for West Africa has referred the Controller and Accountant General's Department to the Right to Information Commission after the Department refused to release information on salary deductions for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), citing confidentiality protections under the Right to Information Act.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has assented to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which reintroduces Regional and District Tribunals into Ghana's judicial system, despite opposition from Parliament's Minority, organised labour, and former Vice President Bawumia. The bill was passed by Parliament on July 16, 2026, following a heated debate in which the Minority walked out of the chamber after their motion to delete the tribunal provisions was defeated 135 votes to 16.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab has been adjourned to September 29 and 30 after his lawyer submitted a medical excuse. Abdul-Wahab and his wife face charges including stealing, fraud, and money laundering related to the National Food and Buffer Stock Company.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP parliamentarian has invoked the Right to Information Act to demand full disclosure of government spending on the evacuation of more than 1,600 Ghanaians from South Africa since May 2026, including the identity of contracted companies and a detailed breakdown of expenditure on airfares, transport, accommodation, and reintegration assistance.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Security Coordinator has warned that political vigilante groups are increasingly moving activities to social media, encrypted channels, and informal networks, and changing their identities to labels like internal security teams and volunteer task forces, despite reduced visibility since the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act 2019 was passed. Security analyst Dr. Victor Doke says this requires security agencies to remain ahead of the evolving threat.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP deputy ranking member has filed a Right to Information request demanding detailed financial records of Ghana's evacuation of nationals from South Africa, citing the Ministry's vague statement that the government and "Ghanaian partners" funded the operation without disclosing total spending or the identity of private entities involved.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Victor Doke has called for a review of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019, arguing that political vigilante groups are evolving by moving to social media and encrypted channels, operating under new labels, and that the law must be updated to address these changing dynamics.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament for the Foreign Affairs Committee has filed a Right to Information request asking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to disclose the total cost and financial breakdown of Ghana's evacuation of more than 1,600 nationals from South Africa since May 2026, following xenophobic attacks. The Ministry announced the evacuation and provision of reintegration funds and relief items but has not publicly disclosed the actual expenditure or funding sources.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Political science analyst Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante says Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's withdrawal from the NPP national chairmanship race will make little or no difference to the contest, arguing the party's leadership culture favours individuals with long-standing experience and demonstrated commitment to party structures over time.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has called for a parliamentary inquiry into losses in the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, citing financial discrepancies identified in an IMF report, and demanding that the Ghana Gold Board account for the shortfalls.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Paul Awentami Afoko, a former National Chairman of the NPP, has submitted nomination forms to contest the party's National Chairmanship election, pledging to work with flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to reunite the party and position it for victory in 2028. Afoko's campaign theme is "Reunite, Reorganise, Recapture," and he says he will heal internal divisions, strengthen party structures, and restore member confidence without settling old scores.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana plans to replace manual roadside traffic checks with a digital system by September 2026 that will detect more than 47 traffic offences using cameras, handheld devices and radar systems, with evidence reviewed centrally before electronic notices are sent to offenders. The move aims to modernise enforcement and reduce direct interactions between motorists and police, following Ghana's record 2,949 road deaths in 2025.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Eastern Regional House of Chiefs is struggling financially, disrupting its Judicial Committee's work and forcing chieftaincy cases to be adjourned sine die. The House has appealed to litigants for financial assistance, raising concerns about whether cases should depend on private contributions.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Adamawa State Judicial Service Commission has declared bail a free service and warned all officers — including judges, magistrates, court staff, and law enforcement operatives — against demanding or accepting money for bail, with violators facing immediate disciplinary action.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama inaugurated a committee to oversee a GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund, which will support infrastructure and development in the conflict-affected region as security improves. The government aims to restore Bawku's status as a major commercial centre and extend benefits across surrounding districts.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Minister for Defence Kofi Amankwa Brogya Genfi has been appointed as Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. In a Facebook statement, he expressed gratitude to President Mahama and pledged his unwavering loyalty and dedication to the role.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says evidence tested in a US court could significantly strengthen the Office of the Special Prosecutor's investigation into the Ghanaian dimension of the Asante Kweku Berko bribery case, which involves five named persons of interest including former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government employees whose valid National Identification Authority (NIA) details are not captured on the government payroll system risk having their salaries suspended from September 15, 2026, according to a directive from the Controller and Accountant-General's Department ahead of a nationwide employee re-verification exercise.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International Ghana's Executive Director Mary Addah has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the Ghanaian dimension of the Asante Kweku Berko bribery case, extending beyond the five identified persons of interest to encompass all institutions and individuals in the deal's value chain, including GRIDCo.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International Ghana's executive director says the Office of the Special Prosecutor's decision to name persons of interest in the Ghanaian dimension of the AKSA bribery case is a positive step towards accountability, clarifying who was responsible for supervising the issues surrounding the deal. She stressed that being named a person of interest does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, filed his nomination for the NPP's National Vice Chairmanship position on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, pledging to revive the party's ideological foundations and strengthen its research and intellectual development.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Special Prosecutor of the Republic announced the "rebirth" of the Office of the Special Prosecutor after five years in post, citing sustained attacks from public officers and attempts to abolish the office through parliamentary action and efforts to diminish its powers.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng says the Office of the Special Prosecutor has made corruption increasingly costly in both public and private sectors, creating a deterrent effect. He cited financial recoveries of GH¢8.5 million and US$2 million, along with the OSP's intervention at Tema Oil Refinery and work in the customs sector.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has rejected suggestions that it lacks capacity to investigate the Ghanaian aspect of corruption allegations against former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko, noting its role in providing investigative materials to the FBI that contributed to his successful US prosecution.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Okai Mintah, chairperson of the NDC's National Youth Working Committee, has declared the Effutu parliamentary seat winnable for the party in the 2028 general elections, urging early mobilisation, unity and disciplined grassroots organisation at the constituency level.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP currently serving a 20-year jail term, has withdrawn from the party's National Chairmanship race, citing his desire not to burden the NPP during its rebuilding efforts.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang met with Ghanaians in Kigali to discuss their experiences and share updates on government's Reset Agenda, emphasizing progress in stabilizing the economy, investments in road infrastructure, decentralization, and healthcare initiatives including Free Primary Healthcare and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Paul Awentami Afoko has filed his nomination for the New Patriotic Party's National Chairman position, stating that he has learned from his past difficulties and mistakes. He pledged to engage with party delegates across the country ahead of the internal elections.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a mini-reshuffle of his government. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo moves from Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation to Minister of State for Special Initiatives; Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum replaces him at the Labour Ministry; and Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi becomes Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness, effective immediately.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has contested the attribution of a GH¢1.7 billion loss to the Ghana Gold Board, arguing that the figure largely comprises service fees, assaying fees, and foreign-exchange valuation differences rather than an actual loss to the institution.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta Platforms and state attorneys general have discussed a potential mid-trial settlement of a lawsuit accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to young users, Bloomberg News reported. The case involves 29 states and is one of the highest-profile tests of allegations that social media companies have harmed young users.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank Ghana has finished renovating the Multipurpose Auditorium at the Police Public Safety Training School in Pwalugu, as part of a decade-long partnership with the Ghana Police Service that has also included constructing a borehole, upgrading kitchen facilities, and providing equipment.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa's largest telecoms operator MTN Group is exploring banking licences in select markets to expand lending from its own balance sheet, as the company looks to grow fintech services beyond traditional telecommunications revenue. The company currently provides loans through bank partnerships but is considering selective moves to balance-sheet lending where there are large customer bases and significant mobile money floats.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank Division Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone has called for far-reaching reforms to the COCOBOD Act to promote market-based principles and reduce financial and operational inefficiencies that are straining farmers and Ghana's public finances. Without reforms in the cocoa and energy sectors, the official warned, fiscal gains from Ghana's economic reform programme could erode.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank reports that 56.4% of Ghanaians remain in poverty and spatial disparities are widening, despite Ghana's recent economic recovery. The World Bank's Division Director said the country's headline economic growth has not translated into improved living conditions for a significant portion of the population, creating a disconnect between growth and household realities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
ReZultz Advertising won Gold for Best Integrated Campaign at the 18th Gong Gong Awards for its MoMo Responsible Lending campaign, which promotes responsible borrowing on mobile money platforms. The agency took home eight awards total across multiple categories including campaign effectiveness, creativity, and innovation.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank says Ghana's economy grew 6% in 2025 and 6.4% in early 2026, with improved macroeconomic stability and reduced public debt, but persistent poverty, weak job creation, and infrastructure gaps threaten sustainability of recent gains.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Publicis West Africa has won Agency of the Year at the 2026 Gong Gong Awards, following a Platinum honour as Creative Agency of the Year in 2025. The agency's client brand Maggi also won Brand of the Year.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Licensed Gold Buyers calls for the Bank of Ghana to be shielded from commercial risks associated with gold trading, arguing that reported losses of about US$1.7 billion should be assessed alongside broader macroeconomic benefits including foreign exchange accumulation and cedi stability, and proposes an independent reconciliation with the IMF and GoldBod to distinguish between actual losses, costs, and valuation effects.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny says Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme design is "too generous" and could make losses inevitable, calling for a fundamental review alongside investigation of reported US$1.7 billion losses. The think-tank wants scrutiny of the Bank of Ghana and GoldBOD's roles and financial exposures.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gillman & Abbey Funeral Service and Remembers Group have launched a strategic partnership combining professional funeral care with digital memorial solutions. Families will access online tributes, condolence books, donation links, and web-to-print funeral materials through Ghana Memorial Products and Ghana Funeral Services platforms.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority has invited investors, business leaders, and prospective investment partners to participate in the maiden Invest Ghana Summit later this year, which will provide a platform to engage government leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders on investment opportunities and explore strategic partnerships to support sustainable economic growth. The summit is expected to showcase Ghana's investment potential across sectors including agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, energy, technology and digital services, tourism and hospitality, real estate, infrastructure and logistics.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kwadwo Boakye-Yiadom Mansu Technologies Ltd has been named among the first participants in the Securities and Exchange Commission's Virtual Asset Sandbox, becoming one of only two companies in Ghana to hold standing in both the SEC's Virtual Asset Sandbox and the Bank of Ghana's Regulatory Sandbox. Mansu's approved pilot activity is virtual asset brokerage.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
First National Bank Ghana has launched Investment Gift Cards in denominations of GHS 2,000, GHS 5,000, GHS 10,000, and flexible values, designed to help recipients begin wealth creation and develop sound money management habits. The bank positions the cards as a way to transform gifting into lasting financial investments.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank reports that 56.4 per cent of Ghanaians remain in poverty despite recent economic growth, noting that widening regional disparities and economic concentration in low-employment sectors have prevented growth from translating into broad-based improvements in living standards.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana (BOSAG) plan to build the country's outsourcing talent pool through skills development, infrastructure and market access, positioning Ghana as a leading outsourcing destination. The partnership aims to create employment for young people through training aligned to international standards and multilingual capabilities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank disclosed that only 27% of Ghana's 94,200-kilometre road network is paved, with more than half the roads in fair-to-poor condition. The Bank identified poor road infrastructure as a major constraint to economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation, and called for urgent reforms including operationalisation of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund and development of a unified national transport sector strategy.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's public debt declined sharply from 70.3% of GDP in 2024 to 49% at the end of 2025, three years ahead of the IMF programme timeline, according to the World Bank. The World Bank attributed the reduction to difficult economic decisions under Ghana's economic reform programme, while cautioning that recovery remains "structurally incomplete" if reforms are not sustained.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank has identified Ghana's transport sector as a major constraint to economic growth, competitiveness and job creation, citing significant gaps in road and rail infrastructure and weaknesses in sector management. The World Bank Division Director noted that Ghana's road network of about 94,200 kilometres faces significant infrastructure and maintenance challenges, while the country's rail network has declined substantially, and fragmented institutional responsibilities hinder effective coordination.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gillman & Abbey Funeral Service and Remembers Group have announced a strategic partnership to improve funeral services and preserve memories of loved ones. The partnership provides families with digital memorial solutions, including an online condolence book, donation links, and web-to-print funeral materials, while featuring Gillman & Abbey on Ghana Funeral Services directory.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's operational rail network has declined sharply from 947 kilometres in 1960 to 160 kilometres in 2020, according to the World Bank. The World Bank Division Director said the decline has weakened Ghana's transport system and limited its ability to move people and goods efficiently, and called for urgent revitalisation of the sector, particularly freight-led rail along western and eastern corridors.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta Platforms has settled claims brought by 29 states that the company designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children, misled consumers about safety, and improperly collected personal data from child users without parental consent. The settlement was reached during a federal court trial in California, averting what would have been a major test of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has signed ten Bills into law, introducing reforms across cocoa production, taxation, customs, and energy. Key changes include requiring cocoa farmers to receive at least 70% of the FOB price, mandating 50% local cocoa processing, designating cocoa farms as protected lands, and introducing community service as an alternative to imprisonment.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Municipal Chief Executive for New Juaben South has appealed to drivers and traders at the Koforidua-Kumasi Lorry Station to remain calm over plans to construct a telecommunications mast there. The MCE said the location was selected based on technical assessments by engineers from African Towers Company and is the only site with sufficient signal strength to serve the area.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Africa Policy Lens is demanding a forensic investigation into the Ghana Gold Board following IMF disclosures that Ghana lost more than US$1.7 billion in gold trading under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme in 2025, with most losses linked to gold doré purchases and attributed to service fees, off-taker discounts, and foreign exchange spreads.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Recycle Up! Ghana's director has called for increased government and corporate funding to expand opportunities for young entrepreneurs in the circular economy, citing inadequate funding as a major obstacle to green economy jobs. The organisation's incubation programme, running since 2019, targets entrepreneurs aged 18–35 developing waste management and green business solutions.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oswal Investments Limited has incorporated pavement blocks at 17 major intersections on the Adenta-Dodowa road under the government's Big Push initiative to protect the intersections from rutting caused by high vehicle weight and turning movements.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank has praised Ghana's six per cent economic growth and fall in inflation from 23.2 per cent in 2023 to 3.2 per cent in March 2026, but warned that the country must complete structural reforms and address persistent vulnerabilities to sustain recovery and create jobs. The World Bank Division Director said Ghana had entered 2026 at an inflection point and remained vulnerable to external shocks, with growth concentrated in gold and services sectors that cannot absorb sufficient labour.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta Platforms has agreed to a historic settlement with dozens of U.S. states over allegations that its platforms fueled a youth mental health crisis, agreeing to pay up to $18 billion and overhaul key features on Facebook and Instagram. The company will initially pay approximately $12 billion, with additional payments conditional on whether competing platforms adopt similar safety standards.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project will begin constructing a double-cell underground drain measuring 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long along Dr. Busia Highway in Kaneshie from September 7, 2026, with work expected to run until October 2027. The new drain will replace existing 1.2-metre diameter pipes to address inadequate stormwater capacity in the area.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Association of Small Scale Miners urges stakeholders to consider the broader economic benefits of local gold refining, including job creation and reduced youth unemployment, alongside operational costs. The Ghana Gold Board has directed Self-Financing Aggregators to refine gold doré locally before exporting it, effective September 1, 2026.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Small-Scale Miners backs GoldBod's requirement that Self-Financing Aggregators refine gold doré locally before export, arguing that the higher operational costs are justified by broader economic and employment benefits to Ghana.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices dropped about 2% on Wednesday after Iran said it had resumed talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war began in February. The two countries discussed a joint temporary navigational corridor through the strait and agreed to clear it of mines.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields reported an 81% rise in half-year profit driven by higher gold prices and output, but said uncertainty over the renewal of its Tarkwa mine leases in Ghana—which expire in April 2027—is weighing on the company's valuation and share price. The company submitted a renewal application in November 2025 and has yet to receive a formal response, though it said it is considering all available options including exercising legal rights under the leases.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy warns that Africa risks losing the industrialisation race unless it urgently reduces electricity costs and ensures reliable power for businesses, saying affordable and dependable electricity is critical to making African industries competitive and driving economic transformation.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The World Bank says delays in implementing Ghana's energy sector recovery programmes cost the country approximately $1 billion annually, putting pressure on public finances. Without decisive action, some fiscal gains from Ghana's economic reform programme could be reversed.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's upstream petroleum sector recorded 20% investment growth to $870m in 2025 from $725m in 2024, showing renewed investor confidence after six years of slow growth, and the sector generated $770m in government revenue despite declining production volumes.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama appointed Edmund Kombat to lead the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), which had declined from its original purpose as an instrument of economic self-reliance. After fifteen months, the refinery has been transformed from an institution once earmarked for disposal into a success story of the administration.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Africa cannot rely solely on public budgets to finance energy infrastructure and must explore alternative funding sources including guarantees, blended finance, and public-private partnerships to meet growing energy needs and support industrial transformation.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GoldFields has called on Ghana's government to treat its application for renewal of the Tarkwa mining leases fairly as negotiations enter a critical phase. The company submitted a comprehensive commercial proposal in July 2026 that includes significant investment and increased value-sharing measures, but said it is still awaiting a formal government response.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced that Ghana is building a 1,200-megawatt state-owned gas-fired power plant to provide reliable and affordable electricity for industrial transformation. When completed, it will be Ghana's biggest power plant, surpassing the 1,020-megawatt Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Policy leaders at the Future of Energy Conference 2026 say African countries must move beyond expanding electricity access for household consumption and instead use energy as a catalyst for industrialisation, value addition and economic transformation. Experts argue that energy systems should be designed to support productive sectors, with affordable, reliable and scalable power being necessary for industrial transformation.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents and community representatives of Tarkwa have petitioned the government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's five mining leases before they expire in April 2027. The petition, submitted through the Minerals Commission to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, urges early approval of the company's November 2025 renewal application to provide certainty for the mine's employees, contractors, and dependent businesses.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Commission has commissioned a GH¢28 million multipurpose sports complex in Kenyasi, Asutifi North District, aimed at accelerating sports development in communities affected by Newmont Ahafo South Mine operations. The facility includes an AstroTurf football pitch, athletics track, spectator stands, and floodlights for evening fixtures.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Officials from the Korea Programme on International Agriculture Ghana and CSIR-Crops Research Institute conducted a monitoring visit to greenhouse tomato trial sites across Ashanti Region, evaluating newly developed tomato lines in partnership with WorldVeg. The trials aim to address challenges in Ghana's open-field tomato production, such as low yields and pest pressure, through climate-smart greenhouse technology.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Ambassador to Italy led a diplomatic delegation at the Cocoa Connect Seminar in Rimini, where she engaged with Italian institutional bodies and industry leaders to promote Ghana's quality standards, public-private partnerships, and climate-resilient cocoa practices. She highlighted the upcoming Ghana Cocoa Board Bill 2026, which aims to improve conditions for local farmers and attract investors in value addition.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 25-year-old field cashier at the Anglican Diocese Cooperative Credit Union in Ashanti Region has been remanded into police custody for allegedly misappropriating GH¢147,536.00. He admitted in his caution statement to using the money for personal expenses since 2020, and is due back in court on September 04, 2026.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Papase Church of Christ in the Ga West Municipality donated more than 200 pieces of assorted clothing and an undisclosed amount of money to the female section of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison to support inmate welfare. The church said the donation was inspired by biblical teaching on visiting and caring for prisoners.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At Morgan International Community School's 13th Awards and 10th Graduation Ceremony, the National Identification Authority's Executive Secretary urged graduates to combine technological skills with strong moral and ethical values, noting that while AI and technology advance rapidly, human qualities like compassion, integrity and moral judgement cannot be replaced.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A UCC environmental epidemiology professor has called for stronger air pollution control measures and healthy dietary interventions, citing growing health threats to thousands of people, particularly street vendors who spend long hours on busy roads.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's road traffic deaths have reached a 35-year high, with 2,949 deaths in 2025, according to the Road Lines Foundation. The rising toll is described as a growing public health and economic challenge threatening the country's human capital development.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, known as "Powder Man," a viral Black Stars fan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has been arrested by Ghana Police for allegedly collecting thousands of US dollars from individuals with promises of travel to Canada, Nicaragua, and the USA, but failing to deliver. He was arrested on August 24, 2026, and is expected to be arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court on August 26, 2026.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Police Service will use the TrafficTech system — cameras and automated devices — to detect speeding motorists and issue court notices based on captured evidence. The initiative, supported by the Road Traffic Regulations 2020, will target offences in school zones, densely populated areas, highways and motorways, with hardware and software currently being tested.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tricycle and motorcycle operators in the Greater Accra Region must affix reflective stickers to their vehicles by the end of August to improve night visibility and reduce road crashes, or face arrest. The DVLA and Accra Metropolitan Assembly require the stickers, helmets, and reflective jackets as safety measures, with stickers costing no more than GH¢100.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Ayitey Okai, a former Ghanaian boxer, has been remanded into police custody for one week by the Dansoman Circuit Court following an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. He appeared in court on August 25 after being arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command and is due to reappear on September 2 as investigations continue.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's automated traffic enforcement system TraffiTech will enable police to track motorists who repeatedly commit road offences within a 24-month period. Repeat offenders could face arrest, prosecution, licence revocation, and a one-year driving ban, with the fifth offence triggering arrest and Motor Court prosecution rather than a fine.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department, has clarified that the technology-driven TraffiTech-GH traffic enforcement system is intended to complement rather than replace conventional police work. Police officers will continue to be physically present on roads to manage traffic, respond to crashes, and handle situations requiring direct human intervention.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has identified excessive speeding as a major cause of preventable road crashes, attributing about 60 per cent of road fatalities to the offence. The Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department plans to deploy the TrafficTech system, which will use cameras and other devices to detect traffic violations and issue court notices to violators.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The District Chief Executive for Bosomtwe has denied allegations by Assembly Members that he is colluding with illegal miners in the district. The Assembly Members claim illegal mining is ongoing in communities including Beposo, Yaase, Adwafo, Amakom and Konkoma, and have threatened to petition President Mahama and pursue a vote of no confidence against the DCE.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority is conducting public awareness campaigns in Kumasi ahead of the January 2027 implementation of a ban on polystyrene products, educating stakeholders on the rationale, environmental concerns, and preparations required.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 12-year-old girl was severely beaten by her stepmother with a metal key and knife for taking money and a key, an act that resulted in a four-month prison sentence. The incident reflects a broader pattern: 94 per cent of children aged 1 to 14 in Ghana experience some form of physical punishment or psychological aggression, and Ghana ranks first globally in this statistic.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has committed to mobilising churches and communities to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund's mission of providing critical medical care to Ghanaians who cannot afford it, viewing the work as an extension of Christian responsibility to care for the sick.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny will hold a public lecture on September 1, 2026, to review Ghana's Free Senior High School programme nine years after its implementation, examining access expansion alongside concerns about learning outcomes, infrastructure, teaching resources, and financial sustainability.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Scores of stakeholders from government institutions have undergone a four-day capacity development programme on parametric insurance and disaster risk financing, organised by NADMO and the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with UNDP, to strengthen Ghana's preparedness for climate-related disasters, particularly flooding.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has urged a comprehensive review of the country's strategy against illegal mining, saying the fight must be guided by clear targets and measurable results visible to the public. The institute's president emphasised that galamsey threatens the environment, food security, and citizens' health, and called for stricter enforcement of building laws and proactive flooding prevention measures.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A 65-year-old man has been apprehended in Kumasi for allegedly mimicking the voice of former Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei Mensah to insult northerners in a 2018 audio recording that went viral on social media. The suspect went into hiding for eight years before being arrested, and police are yet to prefer charges.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Richard Otwey, 58, a Wildlife Resource Guard attached to the Kakum Wildlife Division, was shot dead on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Assin Kruwa portion of Kakum Forest Reserve in the Central Region's Assin South District. According to police, Otwey and two other forestry guards encountered two men hunting illegally in the reserve; one of the suspects, Bukari Abudu, allegedly drew a single-barrel gun and fired at Otwey, killing him with a chest wound.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Saba Innovation Hub in Tamale held its inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics bootcamp for basic schools, drawing more than 80 top male and female STEM pupils from over 30 schools across northern Ghana's Tolon and Kumbungu districts, Sagnarigu Municipality and Tamale Metropolis. The bootcamp introduced participants to STEM and innovation through practical demonstrations including biogas generation and sessions on robotics, coding and artificial intelligence.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Musician KiDi revealed he was rejected during his first National Service posting without clear explanation and had to apply for reposting, which led to assignment at the National Service Headquarters. He noted the difficulty of balancing National Service duties with his growing music career at the time.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly arrested three drivers and three bus conductors in the CBD on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for allegedly charging passengers fares above approved rates on routes to Awoshie, Kasoa, and Madina. The arrests followed a warning by the Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive against arbitrary fare increases.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region has stepped up enforcement against unauthorised sirens and strobe lights on vehicles, intercepting 1,991 vehicles in Kumasi Metropolis, of which 97 had unauthorised sirens and 1,830 had unapproved strobe lights. The Regional MTTD Commander says warnings have been issued and one offender convicted and imprisoned for three months, with prosecution now replacing initial warnings for persistent violators.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The West Africa Climate and Health Science and Policy Consortium, launched in Kumasi with Wellcome Trust support and led by KNUST, brings together research and policy institutions in Ghana and Senegal to translate climate-health research into policy and public action, addressing how climate change affects health, food production, and livelihoods.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana National College won its One-Eighth contest with 38 points, eliminating St. Monica's SHS (22 points) and Presby SHS, Suhum (16 points) to book a quarterfinal place while maintaining its seeded position in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Circuit Court granted viral Black Stars supporter Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, known as "Powder Man," GH¢400,000 bail in connection with alleged visa fraud. He is accused of collecting more than US$30,000 from over 13 people after promising to facilitate their travel to Canada, the United States, and Nicaragua, with the arrangements allegedly failing to materialise.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project will begin constructing a major underground stormwater drain along Dr Busia Highway in Accra on September 7 to improve flood management. The double-cell rectangular drain will extend 1.5 kilometres from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction, replacing two existing pipes.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra's only public horse racing course at Borteyman has been destroyed by unknown individuals reportedly under security protection. The Ghana Police Service has interdicted DSP Alhassan Malaika Jibril for his alleged involvement, with the Criminal Investigations Department and Police Professional Standards Bureau investigating the circumstances.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong has indefinitely suspended Rev. Fr. Samuel Adapore from exercising his priestly ministry, effective August 24, 2026, after he took unauthorized leave and abandoned his pastoral duties without permission, removing his personal effects from the mission house at Nkwantakese.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A scientist who raises and studies mosquitoes explains that understanding their behaviour and insecticide resistance is critical to malaria prevention, since mosquitoes evolve quickly and could render prevention tools ineffective if resistance is not monitored.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Education Minister has assured that Government will provide Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) support to complete the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, a project delayed for nearly two decades since construction began in 2007. The hospital, when completed, is expected to improve teaching and learning and expand healthcare access to communities within and around the KNUST catchment area.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Stephen Boateng, known as Kwabena Kesse, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Kumasi. The May 9 Foundation and its president Herbert Mensah paid tribute to him as an original and consistent champion and donor of the foundation since its inception in 2001 following the Accra Sports Stadium disaster.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Road Safety Authority will deploy Traffictech, a technology-based system using cameras and monitoring devices at strategic locations to identify and apprehend traffic offenders automatically, replacing manual enforcement methods. The authority also plans to introduce a mandatory towing system to reduce crashes caused by broken-down vehicles, expected to roll out in 2027.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Heritage Christian University has launched a Bachelor of Laws programme through its new School of Law, emphasizing practical legal training, advocacy, ethics, and skills development alongside academic education.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved daraxonrasib, a first-of-its-kind pill that blocks a protein fueling tumor growth in over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases. In a study of 500 patients, those taking the drug lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority has extended the deadline to Friday, August 28, 2026, for prospective National Service Personnel to resolve biodata discrepancies and complete their registration, describing it as a final opportunity. Affected students must resolve biodata mismatches, complete affidavit and Gazette publication processes, and ensure corrected records are properly aligned.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) delegation led by Country Director Dong Wan Woo met Deputy Minister for Health Prof.Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah to explore collaboration on Ghana's Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP) and strategies to reduce preventable maternal deaths and strengthen healthcare services.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The West Volta Presbytery Church Choirs Union held its 2026 Biennial Conference, with church leaders urging Christians not to hide their potential and talents for church development, and calling on citizens to speak out against environmental threats including galamsey practices.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Elton John have led tributes to Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. The celebrities honoured her as a global music icon and philanthropist whose impact transcended country music.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games, aimed at promoting heritage through sports, culture, food, and peaceful coexistence, will be held at El-wak Stadium on September 5 under the theme "Unity in Diversity: The Dagaaba-Frafra Model for Peaceful Co-existence." The event will feature sporting activities, food and beverage exhibitions showcasing traditional northern dishes, and opportunities for local entrepreneurs and cultural artisans to showcase their products.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has dismissed claims that Stonebwoy is his rival, saying their relationship isn't as hostile as portrayed and that media and public have exaggerated tensions between them. He noted they live two minutes apart and that he sometimes teases Stonebwoy but urged fans not to take such exchanges personally.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian actress Funke Akindele faced backlash after publicly celebrating her 49th birthday shortly after the death and burial of veteran actor Ogogo, with some critics arguing she should have postponed the celebration to honour him, though others noted she had already mourned publicly.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian artist Tiwa Savage wore a Kente outfit by late Ghanaian fashion designer Sadia Sanusi to a wedding in Accra last Friday, paying tribute to the designer's legacy on Instagram. Tiwa's stylist discovered the brand 48 hours before the event and was unaware of the designer's passing until shortly before the ceremony.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has publicly stated that Nigerian Afro-fusion artist Tems is his celebrity crush. The revelation has sparked fan speculation about a possible collaboration between the two artists, who share similar circles and have been nominated in the same award categories.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The final quarter-final contests of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School debate saw four schools compete, with OKESS and SAHUS securing spots in the semifinals. The quarter-final debates included a contest between Kumasi High School and OKESS on the motion "Churches in Ghana should be registered as business enterprise."
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Grace Nortey, a pioneering Ghanaian actress with a career spanning more than five decades in theatre, television and film, has died at 89. She was known for strong-willed female characters and appeared in productions including Obra, Osofo Dadzie, the 1986 film Juju, and the 2015 Netflix film Beasts of No Nation.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tim Curry, best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. The English actor also appeared in films including Annie, The Hunt for Red October, Home Alone 2, and the 1990 TV version of It, and was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Star International Film Festival's 2026 Official Selection, selected from submissions by 42 countries, brings films from 11 countries—Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, the United States, South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Cameroon, Singapore, the Dominican Republic and Russia—to Kumasi for the festival's 11th edition under the theme "Film & Global Culture: The New Wave of African Cinema."
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian winger Savio, signed from Manchester City for an initial £75m, scored on his Tottenham debut from the substitute's bench in a 5-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, securing a third-round Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation held discussions with Egypt's Ambassador to Ghana on strengthening sports cooperation between the two countries, focusing on armwrestling development, possible inclusion in the 2027 African Games, athlete and technical exchanges, and sports business and tourism opportunities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
St. Augustine's College advanced to the 2026 NSMQ quarter-finals after a dramatic One-Eighth-stage contest ended with Anlo SHS and Kumasi High School walking off the stage. The contest was marked by scoring disputes, including a partial mark awarded to Augusco on a meninges question and an oversight adjustment in the Problem of the Day.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad in La Liga, marking Jose Mourinho's second match in his second stint as coach. Mourinho has won his first two matches in charge, beginning with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The winner of the 2026 Democracy Cup between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak is proposed to travel to Antelope Valley, California, in May 2027 to play an exhibition match as part of the BABA Festival, under a partnership proposal between Ghana's Parliament and the festival organisers.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
St. John's Grammar School defeated seeded Mpraeso Senior High School 43–23 in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, advancing to the quarter-finals. Tema Secondary School finished third with 13 points.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City's Brazilian winger Savinho has joined Tottenham Hotspur for an initial fee of £75m, reverting to his full name Savio Moreira de Oliveira. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi's side, which could pay up to a further £10m in add-ons.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and joins fellow midfield arrivals Santos and Tielemans at Old Trafford.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams partnered in the US Open's revamped mixed doubles format, with about 15,000 spectators in Arthur Ashe Stadium. They won their opening match 5-3 4-1 against Great Britain's Lloyd Glasspool and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe but later fell in the quarter-finals.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool will take on Tottenham as European-competing teams enter the third round of the Carabao Cup, with nine Premier League sides joining the competition in September. Matches will be played across the weeks of 7 and 14 September to avoid clashes with Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Atletico Madrid have dismissed Barcelona president Joan Laporta's claim that a €100m offer for forward Julian Alvarez remains on the table, stating there is "0% chance" of selling him to the club. Atletico condemned Barcelona's campaign, saying the player has been victimised and that Barcelona has harmed them economically and socially.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa are near agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65m (£47.5m initial plus £17.5m add-ons), with Jackson expected to reunite with Unai Emery. His arrival would likely trigger England international Ollie Watkins' move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, backed by its government, but faces questions about whether it has enough stadiums meeting Confederation of African Football standards for a 24-team tournament. The country had just one approved stadium last season but is building a new international stadium in Addis Ababa.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has completed a permanent move to Libyan top-flight side Al-Swehly on a three-year deal with an option to extend for another year, joining as a free agent after his contract at Real Oviedo expired. The 28-year-old, who appeared at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghana, turned down offers from Turkish, French, and MLS clubs before accepting the move to Libya.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
FK Apolonia forward Esther Owusu has joined the Black Princesses camp in Poland for 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup preparations. The squad faces injury concerns with seven key players expected to miss the tournament, and will open their campaign against Ecuador on September 6.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 women's football team defeated Polish league side Ślęza Wrocław 4-0 in a friendly match in Poland, with Jacqueline Ntoso, Priscilla Mensah, Ruth Amponsah, and Diana Amoako scoring. The Black Princesses are preparing for the U-20 Women's World Cup, where they will face Ecuador, South Korea, and France in their group.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The official draw for the JoySports Invitational football tournament was held on Wednesday, August 29, 2026, at Joy Prime studios, revealing matchups for the opening round with 34 corporate teams competing for the trophy.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Companies within Ghana's port and logistics industry are participating in the 2026 LCB Corporate Games, a 12-to-14-week sporting competition organised by LCB Worldwide Ghana Limited to promote collaboration, healthy lifestyles and professional relationships among industry players. The competition brings together 16 corporate institutions across Accra and Tema zones, with top teams competing in a grand finale to determine the overall champion.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association will hold a one-day training workshop for Premier League Match Commissioners on Wednesday, September 2, at the GFA Secretariat in Accra. The training will cover updates to the Laws of the Game, revised competition regulations, professional conduct and match day protocols ahead of the 2026/27 season, scheduled to kick off the weekend of September 4–7, 2026.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tottenham signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City for a reported initial fee of £75 million, with potential add-ons of up to £10 million. The 22-year-old, who failed to establish himself as a regular at City, joins Spurs as part of their £300 million-plus summer spending spree under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, which would be its first in more than half a century. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Xabi Alonso marked his first match as Chelsea manager with a 3-2 victory over Fulham, with Joao Pedro scoring within 31 seconds and Morgan Rogers adding a goal on his debut. Despite two errors from Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez, Alonso's side held on in a chaotic west London derby.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal's appeal on 8 October against the Confederation of African Football's March decision to award Morocco the 2025 AFCON title instead of Senegal, who won the on-pitch final 1-0 but had the result overturned following pitch disturbances.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
As the Ghana Premier League prepares for its return next month, stakeholders including the GFA, police, and club administrators must prioritise sports security to prevent incidents of crowd violence, attacks on officials, and property damage that have damaged the league's image and discouraged public attendance.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors will not be repeated. The decision will be discussed at Uefa's executive committee meeting in Monaco on Thursday.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prempeh College scored 66 points to win their One-Eighth contest, Keta SHTS accumulated 56 points, and Ghana National College also advanced, setting up a quarterfinal clash between the three schools. Prempeh defeated West Africa SHS (30 points) and Kumasi Girls' SHS (19 points) in their contest.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prempeh College defeated WASS and Kumasi Girls' Senior High School in the 2026 NSMQ One-Eighth Stage, finishing on 66 points to secure a quarter-final place and avenge a 2018 elimination by WASS.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City are expected to make an offer for Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez, with the club setting an unofficial £120m minimum fee. The 25-year-old has been identified as a priority target by manager Enzo Maresca following several high-profile midfield departures.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Meteors have been drawn to face the winner of Togo versus Libya in the second qualifying round of the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, with matches scheduled for November 2026. A successful campaign would end Ghana's 24-year wait for an Olympic football appearance, having last competed in 2004.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons). The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford with an option to extend for a further year.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association held a meeting with Women's Premier League clubs to review the 2025/26 season and prepare for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, with discussions centred on strengthening club administration and enhancing the competition's quality and commercial appeal.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, pledged the full support of the Ghana Armed Forces for the 2026 Democracy Cup, a tournament between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC scheduled for August 28, 2026, at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. He praised the Speaker of Parliament's initiative as vital for promoting national unity and democratic governance.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mohammed Kudus, the Ghana international, has been out since January after a quadriceps injury and subsequent surgery, but is now in the final stages of rehabilitation. Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi says Kudus is "almost ready" and could return before the next international break in mid-September.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope John SHS & Minor Seminary scored 72 points to advance to the quarterfinals in Contest Six of the One-Eighth Stage at the 2026 NSMQ, the highest score recorded so far in the competition. The school dominated with perfect performances in Rounds Four and Five, finishing ahead of Sonrise Christian High School (30 points) and Sogakope SHS (25 points).
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Osei Tutu Senior High School defended its seed and qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after winning a one-eighth stage contest against Presby SHTS, Osino and Ahantaman Girls' SHS with 44 points.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Keta SHTS secured its quarterfinals spot in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after beating Anum Presby SHS and Kadjebi Asato SHS in the one-eighth stage, finishing with 56 points against Anum Presby's 28 and Kadjebi Asato's 19.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Tourism Dzifa Abla Gomashie concluded a familiarisation tour of Bono and Bono East regions by visiting Kintampo Waterfalls and commending traditional authorities, municipal officials, and community members for preserving the site. She issued a stern warning to land grabbers and encroachers to stay away.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged Africa World Airlines to incorporate information on Ghana's tourist attractions, including Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, Tano Boase and Kintampo Waterfalls, into its passenger experience. She also welcomed AWA's proposed E190 aircraft branding in Ghana's national colours as an opportunity to showcase cultural identity and tourism offerings across Africa.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA has withdrawn its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after securing a guarantee that the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan will not be revived, but will pursue efforts to remove FIFA president Gianni Infantino by supporting a challenger when he stands for re-election in March. UEFA considers the race likely to be close, with 106 of 211 member associations needed for election, and has not abandoned hopes despite deciding against pursuing a no-confidence vote.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered military and security agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation after gunmen kidnapped scores of people during an attack on a mosque in Niger State last week. An armed group posted video showing what residents said were about 600 women, children and older people abducted, though Reuters could not independently verify the figure; the incident highlights Nigeria's inability to protect swathes of the country where armed groups operate.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
China's coastal and southern regions are preparing for days of intense precipitation, with tens of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Narra tracks inland and Typhoon Saudel approaches the eastern seaboard. A rare quartet of storms — Narra, Saudel, Gaenari, and Atsani — are swirling simultaneously across the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea, with authorities closing businesses and suspending tourist operations.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A U.S. judge rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's motion to throw out her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, ruling her claims meritless and frivolous. Maxwell was convicted on five charges for recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein to abuse between 1994 and 2004.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Adam Mosseri, Instagram's head since 2018, testified in a trial brought by 29 U.S. states over alleged addictive design that few teenagers — in the low-single digits — used the "Take a Break" feature before Instagram made it the default setting in September 2024, nearly three years after its launch. Mosseri acknowledged the feature was available to users but said most teens didn't want it before being made mandatory.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 44-year-old man opened fire at a Sunday dinner gathering in Billings, Montana, killing eight relatives, including four children and his parents, before shooting himself. The victims ranged from a great-grandmother in her 90s to a 7-year-old girl, and the house was engulfed in flames after police responded to gunshots from the property.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Interpol's Operation Jackal IV, conducted across 22 countries and six continents between November 2025 and June 2026, arrested 58 people linked to organised West African cyber-crime groups and identified 263 additional suspects. The operation targeted romance and investment scams, money laundering, and cryptocurrency fraud conducted by networks such as the Nigerian Black Axe group, including emerging tactics like sextortion targeting minors.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank's 10th Ghana Economic Update Report warns that prolonged Middle East tensions could harm Ghana's economy through global trade disruptions, though the nation's oil and gold exports may provide some cushion. The Bank projects Ghana will grow at 4.8% in 2025, with medium-term growth expected to moderate toward its estimated potential of around 5%, but notes that downside risks to this outlook are material.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Country music icon Dolly Parton died at 80 with an estimated net worth exceeding $450 million, including a $120 million music catalogue of some 3,000 songs and a stake in Dollywood. She had no children and her husband predeceased her; her family has not yet announced plans for her estate, though it is widely expected to support philanthropic causes she championed during her lifetime.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A commentary on the 96th ECOWAS Council of Ministers session in Freetown argues that the regional body's agenda—dominated by institutional administration and economic matters—does not reflect forward-looking intelligence assessments of security threats facing the region, suggesting the organization is not configured to anticipate emerging problems.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Armed men attacked Kenscoff, a community near Haiti's capital, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50 others on Sunday, according to UN reports. The attack is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, with victims including at least five children, and a gang leader threatening to kill hostages if authorities attempt to rescue them.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chinese teenagers are buying prescription medications online without prescriptions and taking them in large doses to achieve a "pharmaceutical high" and escape pressure from exams and family conflict, according to reports from dozens of teens in social media chat rooms.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected a GH¢20 million donation from MTN Ghana for Ghanaian victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, stating that government has made adequate provision for evacuations and reintegration of affected citizens.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's government has declined a GH¢20 million donation offered by MTN Ghana to support Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, citing adequate existing arrangements for evacuation and reintegration of affected citizens.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The United States military has commenced specialised training for Nigerian troops in unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other military skills at an Operating Location in Bauchi State as part of a US-Nigeria security cooperation mission aimed at improving military capability and operational readiness.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
An international relations expert says Ghana's rejection of a GH¢20 million MTN donation for xenophobic attack victims reflects a diplomatic strategy to pressure South Africa into addressing root causes rather than accepting "back-channel diplomacy" aimed at repairing its image.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
SONABEL, operator of Bagre Dam, may open the dam's spillway on Friday, August 28, 2026, if the water level reaches 234.75 metres. The dam is currently at 234.55 metres with a 93.98 per cent filling rate.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An international relations analyst says Ghana's decision to decline a GH¢20 million donation from MTN Ghana for victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa is part of a diplomatic strategy to pressure the South African government to engage openly and provide sustainable solutions to the recurring attacks.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mercy Yaaba Bredu, a Ghanaian woman who left Ghana on Monday, August 24, 2026, to pursue a master's degree in China, collapsed at the airport shortly after arrival and died on Wednesday, August 26, after being rushed to a hospital.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghanaian government has respectfully declined MTN Ghana's offer of GH¢20 million to support victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying it has already made adequate provision for the evacuation and reintegration of affected Ghanaians.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An opinion piece argues that boardroom decisions quietly determine whether institutions survive or fail, and that in Africa—where capital is scarce and unemployment high—poor governance in the boardroom carries particular consequences for employees, pensioners, and communities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis applies principal-agent theory to the GoldBod loss, identifying information asymmetry, adverse selection, and moral hazard as key failures: GoldBod knew more about gold trading than BoG, BoG selected an agent whose CEO lacked sector experience, and GoldBod prioritized its own profit while BoG incurred the $1.7 billion loss.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →