Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of President John Dramani Mahama's appointees, saying he cannot identify any minister or government official whose performance stands out, despite earlier expressing support for the President.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of President John Dramani Mahama's appointees, saying he cannot identify any minister or government official whose performance stands out, despite earlier expressing support for the President.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has endorsed President Mahama's governing ideology but expressed reservations about the performance of government appointees. He has also claimed that the Ministry of Youth and Sports owes him approximately GH¢5 million for promotional work during Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka says his Ministry is preparing a Cabinet policy paper to make drug testing mandatory for all public sector employment applicants. The proposal follows this year's security services recruitment exercise in which more than 100,000 applicants underwent medical screening, revealing high levels of drug use and mental health challenges among prospective recruits.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama says the government is hopeful of a ratings upgrade in the second half of 2026, following recent upgrades from S&P and Fitch Ratings. The Governor attributed the improvements to fiscal consolidation through enhanced domestic revenue mobilization, prudent expenditure management, and restoration of debt sustainability.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP communications director hopeful Dennis Miracles Aboagye argued that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia cannot be defeated in 2028 if voters assess candidates on issues and solutions rather than party affiliation, saying voters increasingly prioritise practical benefits over political colours.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Forson Jnr., appearing before Parliament's Appointments Committee, cautioned that artificial intelligence should complement rather than replace legal expertise, and warned that lawyers must develop strong understanding of legal principles to critically assess AI-generated information.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A coalition of teacher unions has threatened industrial action if newly promoted teachers are not placed on their appropriate salary scales by Monday, August 31, 2026, citing a directive from the Controller and Accountant-General's Department that they say contradicts an earlier assurance from the Ghana Education Service.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante told Parliament's Appointments Committee that judges must decide cases solely on facts and applicable law regardless of who appointed them, and are bound by oath to uphold fairness and equity without mingling with appointing authorities.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives Dr Rashid Pelpuo says his tenure as Labour, Jobs and Employment minister helped avert about 90% of planned industrial actions by engaging labour leaders and working with stakeholders to address worker concerns. He cited the Ghana Association of University Administrators' decision to suspend its planned strike as an example of successful resolution through ministry engagement.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has endorsed measures by Ghana Airports Company Limited and the Civil Aviation Authority to stop airport workers from soliciting tips from visitors, saying the practice damages Ghana's image and calling on aviation sector workers to uphold professionalism and courtesy.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court nominee Anthony Forson Jnr. told Parliament's Appointments Committee that Information and Communication Technology can help clear the persistent backlog of cases in Ghana's courts, citing his experience digitalising the Ghana Bar Association. He also backed afternoon court sittings as a reform measure, though acknowledged potential lawyer opposition.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Ministry plans to amend the Pre-Tertiary Education Act 2020 to expand faith-based organisation representation on the GES Council, following complaints from the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference. The previous 1995 law provided three seats for faith-based representatives, but this was reduced to one in the 2020 law.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Forson Jnr, nominee for the Supreme Court, told Parliament's Appointments Committee he supports the recently passed Public Tribunals Act, provided Parliament enacted it in accordance with the 1992 Constitution. He argued the legislation is not alien to the Constitution and that his concern would arise only if Parliament failed to follow constitutional requirements.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
During his parliamentary vetting as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga praised Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin as a person of integrity and honesty, saying he values their friendship despite their opposing political roles and one and a half years of working together in Parliament.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for diversified and sustainable funding for Ghana's universities, citing challenges from rising enrolment, research demands, technological change and constrained public resources. She said universities need stronger partnerships with industry, development partners, alumni, philanthropists and the private sector to improve financial resilience.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Forson Jr., a Supreme Court nominee, has opposed proposals to cap the number of justices, arguing that the court's broad jurisdiction and workload make a fixed limit impractical unless the country first reduces the range of matters under the court's jurisdiction.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Caucus in Parliament walked out of the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Mr Anthony Forson Jnr.—arguing the process was unconstitutional and violated parliamentary Standing Orders because public notices were not given two weeks in advance as tradition requires. The Minority Leader contended that vetting within three emergency sitting days after announcement breached established parliamentary practice.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
In the trial of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene over a $7 million cyber defence system contract, an EOCO investigator testified that the anti-graft agency did not contact ISC Holdings, the Israeli firm contracted to supply the equipment, or the National Security Council to verify whether the system was purchased and delivered.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The High Court in Accra has given the Attorney-General 14 days to file disclosures, including a list of documents for prosecution, in an alleged GH₵30 million EXIM Bank fraud case involving former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako. The case was adjourned to September 22, 2026, for a case management conference.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has sufficient technical expertise and transportation master plans for Bus Rapid Transit systems in major cities, but successive governments have failed to implement recommendations due to lack of political will and commitment to fund the necessary infrastructure, according to CSIR's deputy director.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Benedict Arkhurst, a spatial and land use planner, says Ghana has developed several long-term public transport plans over the past 10 years, but successive governments have failed to maintain continuity in implementing them, prioritizing their own agendas instead. He argues the problem is not the lack of plans but the failure to carry forward existing strategies when a new government takes office.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority CEO says the EPA is undergoing major institutional reforms to strengthen environmental regulation and address capacity gaps, anchored in the new Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), which replaces the 1994 framework and elevates the agency to Authority status with broader regulatory responsibilities.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Bawumia has disclosed that the IMF programme imposed a monthly ceiling of $80 million on the Bank of Ghana's market support for the cedi, limiting annual forex intervention to $960 million and contributing to rapid cedi depreciation between 2022 and 2024. He attributed this restriction to the IMF's reserve accumulation strategy and said it constrained Ghana's ability to meet monthly dollar demand for fuel, machinery, medicine and other imports.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Appointments Committee unanimously recommended three nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—for appointment to the Supreme Court, despite a walkout by Minority members who objected to the vetting process. If approved by Parliament, the appointments would increase the number of Supreme Court Justices from 18 to 21.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has been given a month's adjournment to serve criminal summons on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Ernest Darko Akore for their alleged roles in a revenue assurance contract awarded by the Ghana Revenue Authority to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited. The case remains at the preliminary stage, with trial yet to commence.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), the former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has failed to reach a plea bargain with the Attorney General over allegations of causing GH¢30 million financial loss to a public body. The court has directed the Attorney General to file disclosures and witness statements by September 22, 2026, after which trial will commence.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu has filed his nomination to contest the party's National Chairman position ahead of elections scheduled for October 3. He pledged to focus on rebranding the party, strengthening internal security, empowering grassroots structures, and positioning the NPP to win the 2028 election.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mahama Ayariga, the outgoing Majority Leader and Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, described Minority Leader Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin as a man of honesty, fortitude and integrity during his ministerial vetting before Parliament's Appointments Committee, acknowledging the Minority Leader's assertive parliamentary interventions while noting his commitment to scrutinising government business.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Alliance for Accountable Governance has demanded a forensic audit of the Ghana Gold Board over concerns about fiscal recklessness, opaque expenditure, and potential conflicts of interest, citing the institution's 2025 spending of GH¢78.68 million and questioning particularly the GH¢8.58 million in legal and professional fees that may have benefited a law firm associated with GoldBod management.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
During ministerial vetting, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh questioned Minister-designate Dr. Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings on environmental challenges including mercury pollution from small-scale mining, plastic waste management, landfill pollution, carbon trading, and climate finance, demanding practical solutions rather than theoretical explanations.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, succeeding Didi Walson-Jack, who retired after reaching the statutory retirement age of 60. Enitan, the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service who previously served for seven years and seven months, formally assumed office on Thursday following a handover ceremony at the State House, Abuja.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ato Coleman, Senior Fellow at IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, argues that effective African leadership requires personal values, emotional intelligence, stakeholder engagement and disciplined execution—not technical competence alone. He defined a leader as someone who lives by their deepest personal values and uses those to build a case for others to follow, citing Sierra Leone's Ebola response as an example of Ubuntu leadership based on collective responsibility.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Attorney General has inaugurated an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee to develop a framework for implementing the government's proposed reforms to the 1992 Constitution, following recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee chaired by Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
James Agalga, NDC Member of Parliament for Builsa North, has officially assumed office as the new Majority Leader following the appointment of former Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Agalga pledged to adopt a consensus-driven approach, prioritising consultation and compromise with the Minority Caucus to ensure Parliament effectively discharges its responsibilities and accomplishes the President's Reset Agenda.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin has called on media practitioners to remain committed to accuracy, fairness, professionalism and the national interest, noting that while media freedom is fundamental to Ghana's constitutional democracy, its exercise comes with responsibilities in an era where misinformation and polarisation threaten public trust and social cohesion.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Abor Atta II, Chief of Gomoa Fetteh and Twafohen Traditional Area, discussed purposeful leadership and the importance of leaving a lasting legacy in an interview, reflecting on his traditional leadership since installation in October 2019, the Gomoa Fetteh Festival, and his vision for community development. He highlighted traditional leaders' responsibilities in promoting peace, preserving cultural heritage, and supporting development projects, noting his own initiatives including construction of polyclinics, durbar grounds and an ultra-modern astroturf.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A former First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana argues that IMF programmes have failed to address the deeper political-economy roots of Ghana's debt accumulation, citing recurring gaps including insufficient assessment of electoral pressures, domestic debt stress-testing, and the sovereign-bank linkage.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has been invited by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to attend the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade on August 31–September 1, 2026, as Special Guest of Honour, in part because Ghana's founder Kwame Nkrumah was among NAM's founding fathers.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court will rule on Monday, August 31, 2026, on an application by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund CEO Solomon Asamoah seeking to suspend proceedings in his ongoing trial pending the determination of his certiorari application, which challenges the High Court's rejection of his submission of no case and an alleged variation of his bail conditions.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
New Patriotic Party National Youth Organiser aspirant Abanga Yakubu has pledged to mobilise four million youth votes for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 general election if elected to lead the party's youth wing. He also announced a "70 Seats Recapture Project" to help the NPP reclaim parliamentary seats lost in previous elections.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel's Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has disagreed with President John Mahama's characterization of Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, stating that genocide is defined by intent to destroy, not casualty figures, and that Israel's military activity was defensive following the October 7 attack.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of wasting about 75 percent of the five-day recall period, saying little progress has been made on the three main items of business—the Depositors Protection Amendment Bill, ministerial appointments, and Supreme Court nominees—that necessitated the recall.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for stronger coordination among government ministries, departments and agencies to tackle illegal mining and its effects on the environment and human life, describing it as an "all-of-government and all-of-society imperative."
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Parliament's Minority has rejected attempts to fast-track the vetting and approval of three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah, Justice Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—before the House rises, saying they deserve adequate scrutiny and public participation, though the Minority is prepared to vet two ministerial nominees promptly.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Electoral Commission's Eastern Region Deputy Director Edward Gyamfi has cautioned against the growing influence of money and bribery in Ghana's democratic processes, warning that using money to influence voters could undermine democracy and have serious consequences for the country.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been appointed Secretary and Member of the Constitution Review Implementation Committee by the Attorney-General, where he will provide technical support for proposals to amend the 1992 Constitution. He says the appointment does not diminish his long-standing advocacy for a new constitutional framework for Ghana, a mission he has pursued for 17 years.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Newsfile programme will scrutinise the corruption fight including the Aksa power deal bribery investigation with former Power Minister Dr Kwabena Donkor named as a person of interest, alongside concerns over organised political vigilantism ahead of the 2028 elections.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr Bawumia defended Ghana's Gold-for-Reserves programme as a necessary response to the country's foreign exchange crisis following the Russia-Ukraine war, saying it was adopted when Ghana lost access to international capital markets and could not raise billions of dollars annually needed to support the economy.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia revealed he feared Ghana could suffer a Sri Lanka-style economic crisis as the country battled severe foreign exchange shortages and a balance of payments crisis following the Russia-Ukraine war. He cited concerns about food shortages due to insufficient foreign exchange and noted the Bank of Ghana's intervention capacity was limited to about $80 million per month despite significantly higher monthly demand.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Right to Information Commission will run month-long activities from September 1–28, 2026, to mark RTI Month under the theme "Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age," culminating in the International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 28. Officials will participate in radio and television interviews in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Bolgatanga to promote public understanding of the Right to Information Act, 2019.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been appointed Secretary of the 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee, which will examine the government's position paper and develop a framework for implementing constitutional review proposals accepted by government.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General has inaugurated an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee (CRIC), chaired by former Attorney General Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, to oversee implementation of proposals for reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The committee will examine the government's position and the recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee, developing a framework for implementation guided by inclusiveness and transparency.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has adjourned its ruling on an interlocutory injunction application filed by Solomon Asamoah, the first accused in the Skytrain scandal trial, who also seeks a certiorari order to quash the High Court's dismissal of his no-case submission and variation of bail conditions. The court will deliver its ruling on August 31.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang received the Democracy Cup on behalf of Ghana and called for Ghanaians to protect the country's democratic gains through responsible participation, noting that Ghana's three decades of constitutional rule and peaceful elections have earned international respect. She urged a political culture of strong disagreement without enmity and called for young people to be given space to participate in national life without being drawn into violence.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has commenced construction of a vehicle number plate manufacturing centre at its Greater Accra regional office, expected to be completed within three months. The facility will produce number plates with Radio Frequency Identification technology to address counterfeit plates and end reliance on imported plates and third-party manufacturers.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrosol CEO Michael Bozumbil said the company has built a sustainable and enduring indigenous brand over 12 years through strong industry practices, quality products, and tax and regulatory compliance, supported by a young Ghanaian workforce.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's fuel deregulation is delivering clearer benefits to consumers amid falling global oil prices and relative cedi stability, with Petrosol's CEO stating consumers should not expect a fuel price increase in September's first pricing window, attributing stability to both international prices and local currency strength.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrosol CEO Michael Bozumbil says fuel prices are expected to remain stable in the next pricing window, driven by a stable Ghana cedi and lower international crude oil prices, though he stopped short of predicting a reduction.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrosol's CEO says falling international crude prices and Ghana cedi stability suggest fuel prices will remain stable in the next pricing window, with consumers unlikely to see an increase. He noted that both international petroleum prices and cedi stability are key factors determining whether reductions in global prices translate to cheaper fuel for consumers.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama, speaking at the Africa Business Investment Summit in Washington, D.C., reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to positioning itself as a strategic investment destination and gateway to Africa, emphasizing the country's economic transformation agenda anchored on macroeconomic stability, productive capacity, and job creation.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister of State Dr Rashid Pelpuo says more than 400 private companies have expressed interest in Ghana's 24-Hour Economy policy, with several already operating around the clock. The government is working to expand the initiative by creating conditions for businesses to operate continuously and generate employment, with participating companies requesting support including reliable power supply.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister of State for Special Initiatives Dr Rashid Pelpuo has rated the government's job creation performance B+, saying it is approaching an "A" grade. He defended the administration's multisectoral approach involving multiple ministries and the private sector, but acknowledged the government is still compiling comprehensive data on the exact number of jobs created.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrosol CEO Michael Bozumbil says the company has never defaulted on bank support in 12 years, attributing its rapid growth in Ghana's downstream petroleum sector to values-based business practices, integrity, and financial discipline that earned supplier and regulator trust.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrosol CEO Michael Bozumbil says the company's rapid growth in Ghana's petroleum industry stems from building a values-based business centred on trust, integrity, and financial discipline. He explained that the company's reputation allowed it to access petroleum products on credit despite starting with limited capital, with suppliers willing to supply without collateral because the company's name served as a guarantee.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has called on Government to use improved macroeconomic indicators—including 6.4 per cent GDP growth, inflation down to 5.7 per cent, and declining debt—to drive job creation, productivity, and industrialisation through transformational budgeting and growth-enhancing infrastructure.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Board Chairman said the GPHA has demonstrated resilience and strategic vision over four decades through infrastructure expansion, technological adoption and operational efficiency improvements, positioning Ghana's ports as critical gateways for trade and regional integration.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Commercial transport operators in Accra are charging fares 20–30 per cent above approved rates on certain routes, despite a June 2026 directive from transport unions to maintain existing fares. Examples include Circle-Fadama rising from GH¢5 to GH¢7 and Atomic Junction to Sakumono rising from GH¢11 to GH¢13.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Evans Kyere-Mensah, Chief Executive Director of Agricwealth Ghana, has been invited as a distinguished speaker at the Ohio Growth Conclave 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, scheduled for October 29–30, 2026. The two-day event will bring together about 200 participants to explore investment and collaboration opportunities between Africa and Columbus, with discussions focusing on agribusiness, technology, trade, and sustainability.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana) has demanded an immediate halt to negotiations for transferring a controlling stake in the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) to a private investor, arguing that ceding 70% equity to a private investor would result in a significant transfer of ownership and control of the strategic national asset.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson will headline the first BRT Extended session on 2 September 2026, discussing economic resilience and reforms following the main Business Roundtable 2026 event.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's 2028 flagbearer, disclosed that he proposed the Gold-for-Oil and Domestic Gold Purchase programmes to address balance of payments crisis and foreign exchange constraints stemming from COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and IMF programme conditions limiting Bank of Ghana's monthly forex interventions to $80 million.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Yango Ghana has earned Great Place to Work® certification for 2026, with 80% of surveyed employees saying it is a great place to work. All employees surveyed reported feeling pride in the company's achievements, receiving necessary resources and equipment, understanding management's direction, and perceiving the workplace as physically safe.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-founded fintech company Yellow Card won the 2026 Fintech ADVANCE Award for Digital Assets from the Technology Association of Georgia, recognised for innovation in the financial services industry. The award was presented during Fintech South 2026 in Atlanta on August 18, and Yellow Card's Chief Marketing Officer noted the recognition reflects the growing importance of stablecoins in global payments.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
First National Bank Ghana has introduced Investment Gift Cards in denominations of GH¢2,000, GH¢5,000, GH¢10,000 and flexible values, designed to help recipients build wealth and develop financial habits through long-term investing rather than traditional gifting.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The World Bank reports that 56.4 per cent of Ghanaians remain in poverty, with widening spatial disparities showing a disconnect between headline economic growth and improvements in living standards for most Ghanaians. According to the World Bank Country Director, growth is concentrated in sectors with limited capacity to absorb the country's growing labour force, a structural imbalance requiring urgent attention.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for construction of a seven-storey carpark, two hotels, shopping mall, and sky lounge at Accra International Airport, expected to be completed within 24 months with over 2,000 parking bays. The project is part of efforts to modernise aviation infrastructure and improve passenger experience.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of Roads and Highways is taking steps to address payment bottlenecks affecting consultants on road projects, following an engagement with engineering professional bodies in Accra. The meeting discussed challenges including project execution delays, rising construction costs, outstanding payments, and financial pressures on contractors and consultants.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Major buyers in the United States and South Africa expressed interest in purchasing garments from Northshore Apparel Ghana before production began at its newly commissioned factory in Savelugu, according to GEXIM CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah. The early buyer interest demonstrates the factory's export potential and capacity to compete in the global apparel market.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering, the Engineering Council, and the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association met with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to discuss challenges including rising construction costs, project delays, and outstanding payments affecting Ghana's infrastructure delivery.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited says the company's garment manufacturing facility in Northern Ghana will provide employment closer to communities and reduce young people's need to migrate to Accra and other major cities in search of work.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The GEXIM CEO has praised the commissioned Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu as a showcase of Ghanaian enterprise and development finance supporting industrialisation and job creation. The wholly Ghanaian-owned facility is expected to create 3,000 jobs in its first phase, with employment projected to reach 10,000 at full capacity.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says Ghana is pursuing a new partnership model with international development partners that prioritizes investment over aid, citing the Northshore Apparel industrial project as an example of how government, private investors, and international financial institutions can combine resources to support commercially viable projects that create jobs and generate sustainable economic returns.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama cited Northshore Apparel Hub's multi-shift operations as evidence of how his government's 24-hour economy initiative will create jobs and boost exports. The hub has created at least 2,000 jobs and is expected to operate multiple shifts to employ more young people while increasing production.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Northshore Apparel has transformed an abandoned latrine pit and refuse dump in Northern Ghana into a modern garment manufacturing facility. The CEO said the transformation reflects the company's vision of creating economic opportunity in communities often overlooked, and that goods produced at the facility are worn in New York and Frankfurt.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The newly commissioned Northshore Apparel Ghana factory in Savelugu has created 3,000 immediate jobs and is expected to employ 10,000 people at full operational capacity, according to GEXIM's CEO. The facility includes 50 sewing lines, cutting and design centre, warehouses, and solar power, with more than 2,000 prospective operators already trained.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Export-Import Bank CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah said the bank has redefined its lending framework to prioritise commercially viable projects with significant economic impact, guided by development outcomes rather than sentiment. The bank's financing decisions aim to allocate scarce resources to projects that create jobs, expand production, and strengthen Ghana's export capacity.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's Export-Import Bank says the newly commissioned Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu will generate direct jobs on the production floor and additional opportunities in transportation, food services, accommodation, and logistics, with wages supporting households and local businesses.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northshore Apparel Hub, commissioned in Savelugu in the Northern Region, will strengthen Ghana's position in the global garment and apparel market through expanded domestic production and export competitiveness, according to GEXIM CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah. The facility was financed through a blended arrangement involving GEXIM, Germany's KfW Development Bank, and equity contributions from project promoters.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama cut sod for construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Accra International Airport's Terminal 3, designed to provide about 2,030 covered parking bays and commercial, entertainment and hospitality spaces to meet rising passenger demand. He noted passenger traffic increased from 1.8 million in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025 and said the project is financed from the balance sheets of aviation authorities without direct government funding.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian business leader Sir Sam Jonah disclosed at the Global Business Forum in August 2026 that a significant real estate investment he made in Nigeria has faced "sustained harassment" by state agencies, and that Ghanaian workers at the project site experienced treatment comparable to xenophobic attacks. He cited his experience as evidence of broader challenges facing African investors operating across the continent.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Sam Jonah has called on African institutional investors to deploy more capital within the continent, arguing that Africa is caught in a paradox of exporting its savings while borrowing expensive capital from abroad, widening the infrastructure financing gap and leaving African entrepreneurs struggling to access long-term funding.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Sam Jonah has warned that the African Continental Free Trade Area faces "grave danger" of failure if African countries do not demonstrate stronger commitment to its implementation, saying the project is threatened by protectionist policies, xenophobia, and the treatment of African investors and workers across the continent rather than lack of vision.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A former First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, disclosed that Ghana's debt sustainability challenges persisted and intensified, particularly during periods without an IMF programme, with several key Debt Sustainability Analysis indicators breaching their thresholds over 2010–2022, including the present value of public debt-to-GDP reaching nearly 93% by 2022.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
ADB Ghana Medical Systems Group Limited, a Ghanaian healthcare solutions company, says it is committed to transforming healthcare delivery through quality medical equipment, hospital engineering and healthcare infrastructure. CEO Adann Benjamin Diaz says the company aims to build lasting partnerships and deliver quality, reliable and affordable solutions that respond to real healthcare needs.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hakeem Jason Adamu, founder and CEO of Furniture Fie Ltd and CMP Network Ghana Limited, has secured a nomination in the Architecture category for the 2026 Forty Under 40 Awards Ghana. His ventures span furniture retail, real estate, media production, and hospitality, with a focus on youth employment and local economic development.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Northshore Apparel CEO Nurideen Mohammed has appealed to the government to award part of its uniform procurement contracts for security services and public institutions to local manufacturers, arguing that Ghana currently spends foreign exchange importing uniforms that could be produced domestically.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited, speaking at the commissioning of the company's industrial park in Savelugu, argues that sustainable employment and industrialisation offer more lasting solutions to insecurity in Northern Ghana than armed security responses, and that dignified work can prevent youth recruitment by those fomenting conflict.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited has announced a three-phase expansion plan for its industrial park in Savelugu that will establish a fabric mill and cotton outgrower scheme across northern Ghana and neighbouring countries, aiming to create an integrated textile value chain enabling Ghana to export finished clothing instead of raw cotton.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia credits Ghana's Gold-for-Oil and Gold-for-Reserves programmes with enabling the country to acquire about $5 billion worth of gold within two years, strengthening foreign exchange reserves and stabilizing the cedi. The programmes emerged in 2021 when Ghana had only 8.7 tonnes of gold reserves despite being Africa's leading gold producer.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the government will introduce net metering to allow companies generating excess solar power to sell it to the national grid and receive payment. The government will work with Parliament to pass a net-metering bill that establishes the framework for businesses with solar installations to supply surplus electricity to NEDCO, tracked by a specialised meter that calculates compensation owed.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that Ghana's gold-for-oil and gold-for-reserves programmes were conceived after the Russia-Ukraine war disrupted access to international capital markets, leaving the country unable to raise the $3 billion it traditionally accessed annually. The idea came to him during an exercise session, prompted by concerns over foreign exchange constraints and the cedi's depreciation, as well as lessons from Sri Lanka's foreign exchange crisis.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama announced that the government is amending the Public Procurement Act to require state institutions to prioritise locally manufactured products. The amendment will introduce a schedule containing Ghana Standards Authority-approved Ghanaian products, with recommended prices, allowing government agencies to procure directly from local manufacturers without competitive tendering.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has assured the CEO of Ghana Export-Import Bank of his continued support in recovering funds from loan defaulters, saying the bank needs resources to finance viable businesses. Mahama claimed that after his previous administration left office, politically connected individuals dominated access to Exim Bank financing with no intention of repaying loans.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate futures both fell 0.3% on Friday, on track to end the week lower (Brent down 5.3%, WTI down 4.3%), despite a Wall Street Journal report that the Trump administration has no interest in reviving a June memorandum of understanding with Iran.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newmont Gold Limited's Ahafo North operation has agreed to reconstruct the Emergency Centre of Bomaa Hospital in Tano North Constituency, according to the MP for Tano North. The mining company has also committed to constructing a modern toilet facility for Yamfo Anglican Senior High School.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako has commended Newmont Gold Limited's Ahafo North operation for committing to upgrade the Bomaa Hospital Emergency Centre following their engagement. While the new facility is under construction, the hospital's newly built Female Ward will temporarily serve as the Emergency Centre.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has proposed that Ghana formalize, incentivize and support small-scale miners to grow into medium-scale operators as a solution to tackling illegal mining. He noted that small-scale miners now produce more than 52% of Ghana's gold and argued that providing them with access to affordable finance, modern equipment, geological data and security of tenure would enable them to scale up, employ more people, pay more royalties and adopt more environmentally responsible mining practices.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of Power at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition said the government is committed to developing a sustainable energy system through innovative policies to enhance energy security, reduce losses, and improve power distribution. He noted that efforts include improving efficiency and financing in the power sector, expanding renewable energy, managing grid stability, and attracting energy investments to meet growing demand and support manufacturing, mining, agriculture, digitalisation and enterprises.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Under Edmund Kombat's leadership, the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has been transformed from an institution once earmarked for disposal into one of the standout success stories of the Mahama administration, reversing years of decline.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Newmont Ahafo South Mine has commissioned a GH₵28 million multipurpose sports complex in Kenyasi featuring an AstroTurf pitch, athletics track, and spectator facilities, aimed at developing local youth talent and promoting health in host communities including Kenyasi No. 1, Kenyasi No. 2, and Ntotroso.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Excise Act, 2026, signed into law on July 26, 2026, is expected to trigger job losses and a collapse in demand for local raw materials from breweries, affecting over 80,000 cassava, maize and sorghum farmers and an estimated 5,000 jobs across the beer value chain. Analysts warn the law will lead to a 25 percent hike in beer and stout prices and push consumers to illegal black market alcohol.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
NAIMOS, Ghana Armed Forces Northern Command, and Ghana Police Service raided illegal mining camps at Kpali in Savannah Region's Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District, arresting 10 suspects (three Chinese nationals and seven Ghanaians) and seizing excavators and firearms. The operation targeted mining activities threatening the Black Volta River through land degradation, sediment-laden runoff, and potential discharge of pollutants.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has urged Ghana to develop a domestic textile and apparel value chain rather than exporting raw cotton, noting that Africa supplies close to a tenth of the world's traded cotton but exports about 90 per cent of it raw to Asia, losing substantial economic value in the process.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice President of the Coconut Federation of Ghana says coconut is a zero-waste crop with applications across food, automotive, and other industries, and calls for greater investment in the sector to drive value addition and job creation ahead of the Ghana International Horticulture Expo 2026.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian food-systems technology platform SankofaFresh helps reduce post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables and connects smallholder farmers to more reliable markets by improving how fresh produce is monitored, stored and connected to buyers. The platform has been adopted by Leehouse and Chemical Ventures, a food manufacturing company in Ghana.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana and the Upper West Regional Minister have called on religious elders and citizens to champion moral discipline, responsible digital engagement, and national cohesion, warning that growing religious intolerance threatens Ghana's longstanding harmony.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Northern Ghana Regular Baptist Churches held a youth conference urging Christian youth to use technological innovation while guarding against digital addiction and moral decay. The ANGRBC chairman described technology and AI as divine resources to supplement God's work, but warned that excessive smartphone use risks eroding critical thinking and personal connections.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A young Ghanaian woman died at Ridge Hospital during a scheduled Caesarean section, leaving her newborn son without a mother and raising questions about preventable deaths in childbirth despite known prevention methods. Her husband attributes her death to healthcare system failures, negligence, and unprofessional conduct.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A joint Ghana Armed Forces and Police operation at Kromase, near Nkwanta in the Oti Region, arrested 11 persons and recovered a pump-action gun, ammunition, body armour, and other security items. The operation, conducted on 26 August 2026, was part of Exercise STARLIGHT STRETCH III, aimed at strengthening the Army's response to emerging security threats.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Joy FM Back to School Discount Fair 2026 will be held on September 4–5 at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, from 8am to 8pm each day, offering discounted school essentials including uniforms, stationery, books, shoes and other items for the new academic year.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings proposed increased CSIR funding to develop biodegradable materials from locally available crops such as cassava and hemp as alternatives to conventional plastics, and called for stronger landfill standards and a coordinated national response to plastic pollution.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has restricted movement of concrete mixer trucks on Accra and Tema roads from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, to address safety concerns, traffic obstruction, and road damage caused by spillage of concrete and materials.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has called on motorists to cooperate with and give way to armoured bullion vehicles to ensure their safe and efficient movement. The appeal was made at a workshop on guidelines and standards for the importation, retrofitting, usage and decommissioning of such vehicles, organised by the Ministry for the Interior.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Director of Policy and Planning at the Ghana AIDS Commission has called on institutions to institutionalise Workplace HIV and Wellness Policies to protect workers' dignity and enhance productivity. The National Workplace HIV and Wellness Policy, revised in 2025 and launched in April 2026, addresses HIV, tuberculosis, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases to support employee well-being.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces has stepped up sanitation, dredging and environmental restoration operations across Greater Accra Region to improve drainage systems and reclaim flood retention infrastructure. The coordinated programme involves dredging retention ponds, demolishing illegal structures, removing waste materials, and restoring degraded water bodies to address recurring flooding in the capital.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Savannah Regional Police Command arrested two suspects—a 25-year-old carpenter and 22-year-old student—in connection with the alleged lynching of a young man at Daboya, North Gonja District, who died after being accused of stealing sheanuts. A third suspect remains at large and investigations are ongoing.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The family of Mercy Yaaba Bredu, a 24-year-old Ghanaian who died in China two days after arriving to pursue a master's degree, has appealed to the government and relevant authorities to help bring her remains back to Ghana for burial.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Oti Regional Health Committee is mobilising stakeholders to establish a regional medical store in Worawora to support Free Primary Healthcare access and sustainability across the region. The initiative was announced at a performance review meeting focused on implementing free primary healthcare in Oti Region.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's deputy director of scientific research says the country must shift from expanding roads to developing efficient public transport, noting that trotros carry 60 per cent of passengers using only 20 per cent of road space, while private cars carry 20 per cent of passengers but use 60 per cent of available road.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana has extended admissions for selected programmes under the School of Information and Communication Studies, with applications now due by September 18. The extension applies to postgraduate programmes in both the Department of Communication Studies and the Department of Information Studies.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM is hosting its maiden Back-to-School PrayerFest on Saturday, August 29, from 3:00 am to 5:30 am on its PrayerLine, bringing together parents, students, teachers and families to pray for the safety, wellbeing and success of students ahead of the 2026/2027 academic year reopening.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 31-year-old woman died following a Caesarean section at Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), and her husband has accused the facility and medical personnel of negligence and unprofessionalism. The woman's death occurred on July 16, 2026, leaving their newborn son without his mother.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 4,000 GCB Bank employees are mobilised to deliver 95 community development projects across the country under the Staff Community Impact Programme, targeting education, healthcare, water and sanitation, environmental sustainability, youth development, social welfare, community safety and infrastructure.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Interior Ministry has warned vehicle retrofitting companies against converting vehicles into Armoured Bullion Vehicles without proper permits and approvals, with potential sanctions including revocation of operating licences. The warning follows the rollout of new guidelines and standards for ABVs on December 4, 2025, prompted by armed attacks on Cash-in-Transit vehicles between 2021 and 2023 that caused loss of life and cash.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Education Service has arrested two of four suspects accused of demanding money from applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise. The GES stressed that recruitment is free of charge and said the arrests were part of its effort to protect the integrity of the process.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
QNET's Global Compliance Officer has appealed to pastors and religious organisations to warn their members against fake job and travel schemes falsely attributed to QNET, stating the company is a legitimate direct selling business. QNET is working with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to combat scammers misusing the QNET brand; a July operation by EOCO rescued and arrested 44 foreign nationals connected to a travel scam syndicate.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Maritime Authority is working with local authorities, traditional leaders, security agencies and boat operators in the Upper West Region to enforce a strict "No Life Jacket, No Boarding" policy on inland waterways, following a June 2025 boat disaster at Dikpe in which seven students died.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate is introducing a virtual labour ward connecting frontline healthcare workers with remote specialists during complex childbirths, after data showed 92 per cent of maternal deaths at KATH in 2025 involved referrals from peripheral facilities. The region recorded 196 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2025, about one in four national maternal deaths.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bright Senior High School defeated seeded Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS) 53–40 at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, with a strong performance in the riddles round helping complete a comeback from a first-round deficit to book a quarter-final spot.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital recorded 55 maternal deaths from January to June 2026, down from 78 in the same period in 2025. The hospital attributes the 30 per cent reduction to the operationalisation of its Maternal Intensive Care Unit and strengthened collaboration with regional health facilities for clinical mentorship and capacity-building.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana's School of Continuing and Distance Education is expanding access to higher education through distance learning and fully online programmes, operating through 11 centres and offering five diploma programmes and three degree programmes, alongside new offerings such as Educational Technology and programmes in Adult Education.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority has launched a public education campaign in the Upper West Region urging informal sector workers and small-scale business operators to enrol in pension schemes for financial security in retirement. The NPRA noted that three of every four workers in Ghana are in the informal sector and must take personal responsibility for retirement planning, as they often work beyond the standard retirement age.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Abla Masoperh has advised parents to take a more deliberate approach to managing their children's use of digital devices, recognising that while technology provides learning opportunities it also exposes children to harmful influences. She emphasised that parents should model responsible device use, anchor parenting in moral and spiritual values, and invest time in proactive management and intentional supervision.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nalerigu Youth Association has given Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh two weeks to resolve the suspension of Nalerigu Nursing and Midwifery College Principal Ibrahim Chimsi, arguing that the Ministry should have used transparent procedures and corrective measures rather than immediate suspension over the college admitting students beyond its approved quota.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Pastor G. Alexander Bryant, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's North American Division, visited the South East Ghana Union Mission head office in Tema, accompanied by his wife and a delegation, to strengthen relationships between the two entities and explore collaboration opportunities.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ho Municipal Assembly disbursed financial assistance and capital items to 76 PWDs under the 37th disbursement of the Persons with Disability Common Fund, supporting income-generating activities, education, healthcare, and organisational development. Beneficiaries received items including freezers, sewing machines, laptops and cash to establish or expand businesses.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bolgatanga Girls' Senior High School has restored the boarding status of a student allegedly sexually abused by two watchmen at the school, following a directive from the Ghana Education Service after Ministry of Education intervention. The ministry said the student cannot be held responsible for the alleged abuse and directed the GES to investigate and ensure she receives medical care and counselling.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Water supply to several communities in Western Accra has been temporarily disrupted after excavation works by AWERCO Construction Ltd for storm drain construction damaged a 500mm-diameter main pipeline between Kaneshie First Light and Hansonic Junction. Ghana Water Ltd is working to repair the line by dewatering the flooded trench to access the damaged section.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region will celebrate its centenary in October 2026, with activities running from July through October. The anniversary aims to reflect on the hospital's contributions to healthcare while highlighting current operations, challenges, and needs including equipment retooling and staff welfare concerns.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Breast Care International has urged women to prioritize breast health and undertake regular self-examinations or routine screening to reduce breast cancer cases and deaths in Ghana, where more than 5,000 cases are recorded annually with about 2,300 deaths.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Akosua Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a national emergency response and bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into maternal deaths in Ghana. According to the Ghana Health Service, 965 women died from pregnancy-related complications in 2025 alone.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An immigration officer was killed and a police officer left in critical condition when their motorbike crashed near Assin Fosu at about 01:00 hours. The police officer sustained fractures to his left arm and leg and is receiving treatment at St Francis Xavier Hospital.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmacy Technicians Association of Ghana says more than 4,000 pharmacy technicians are unemployed, some since 2020, and has called on the government to increase employment in the public sector. The association has secured clearance to employ 150 technicians currently undergoing posting to their districts, but says this remains inadequate.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Commandant of Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre urged participants in a UN Military Observers Training of Trainers course to become ambassadors of UN training standards and transfer knowledge to future peacekeepers. The two-week course, held in August 2026 and funded by Canada, brought together 24 participants including four Ghana Armed Forces officers and 20 international officers.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Legal Green Association has congratulated its members elected to leadership positions in the Ghana School of Law SRC and Congress elections, including Isaac Nlason as SRC President and Janet Yirbeyogr as the first female Speaker of Congress. The Association noted that a majority of key positions were won by its members and called on the elected leaders to remain humble, accessible and accountable.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sanitopia CIC, a social-impact organisation, has appointed Victoria A. Blackwood, a health professional and executive assistant, as its Global Ambassador to advance sanitation, public health and community development across Africa.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has alleged that the government owes him about GH¢5 million for promotional activities and advertisements he undertook in support of the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said he has not received payment despite completing the work and claims calls to officials have gone unanswered.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Games on October 11, making her the first African artist to headline an NFL international halftime show.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Thieves stole jewellery and artefacts from the Villena Museum in Alicante, Spain, including items from the Treasure of Villena, a prehistoric gold collection of almost ten kilos dating to the Bronze Age. The raid lasted four minutes early Thursday morning, with the Mayor saying the thieves stole a large part of the treasure, specifically all the gold.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Actress Blake Lively has been awarded $400,000 of the $8m she claimed from her former co-star Justin Baldoni for legal fees and costs in a defamation case he brought against her. A judge dismissed Baldoni's defamation complaint in 2025 and determined Lively should receive considerably less than she requested because she claimed for more people and time than necessary, and improperly included "intertwined" costs related to the wider legal battle.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has called on artistes to disinfect shared microphones before performing, citing hygiene concerns and the risk of germ transmission when multiple performers use the same equipment. She suggested carrying microphone-safe disinfectant sprays or sanitising wipes, and encouraged those who can afford it to consider getting personal mini microphones for shows.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Young Ghanaian artiste and dancer Maameyaa Wells has released a 6-track EP featuring songs that explore themes including gratitude, perseverance, cyberbullying, unity, and negativity. The project marks a significant step in her music career and is available across major digital music platforms.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian veteran actress Grace Nortey died on August 26, 2026. Politicians including Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Alexander Afenyo-Markin, as well as actors and musicians, paid tribute to her five-decade career in Ghana's creative arts.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Veteran actor Oboy Siki says he supports actress Nana Ama McBrown only because of his close relationship with comedian Dr Likee, and he does not like what McBrown does, though he clarifies this does not mean he has a personal problem with her.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Miss World 2026 representative Rumzia Sule is asking for public support through voting to advance at the competition in Vietnam. Public votes will determine contestants who progress to the Top 40, Top 12, and Top 6, with the first voting round closing September 4.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lifestyle coach Ms. Nancy has commended Whitney Boakye-Mensah and team for organizing the traditional wedding of Marketing Executive Bozoma Saint John-Watson, praising the distinctly Ghanaian décor featuring Adinkra symbols and Kente attire, and noting the presence of logistics such as a standby tailor for emergencies.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has called for the dissolution of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, accusing it of failing to introduce innovative interventions to support Ghana's creative industry and provide visible support to musicians, actors and other creatives.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Pegasus Publishing Limited is displaying its publishing portfolio at the 23rd Ghana International Book Fair at the National Theatre in Accra, held under the theme "Transforming Ghana's Future Through Books." The company is showcasing academic titles including Economics, English Language, Biology, General Science, and Creative Arts for secondary and junior high school students, as well as storybooks for young readers.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian music duo YOMI BOIZ, University of Ghana-based cousins Locomotion and Kwaku Trappa, have reached 300,000 streams on Audiomack with their Afrobeat-Amapiano single "CHIOMA," a love anthem they created independently without label backing.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MP John Dumelo will participate in the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 on August 29, joining the early morning health walk and other corporate sporting activities at the University of Ghana.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament will bring together companies and participants for a full day of competition, fitness, entertainment and networking at the University of Ghana, featuring football and several other sporting disciplines.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Academy defeated Holy Child and Senya SHS in a tightly contested match at the NSMQ 2026, finishing with 43 points to book a place in the quarter-finals while retaining their seeded status. Senya SHS's inability to score in the Problem of the Day round after contestants erased their answers proved decisive in the competition.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
University Practice SHS staged a late comeback in the final round to overcome a five-point deficit and retain their seed position in the NSMQ 2026 competition, finishing with 44 points ahead of Presby SHS, Adeiso on 43 points and Adiembra SHS on 36 points.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Adutwum, defending champion of the CEOs Penalty Shootout at the 2025 JoySports Invitational, will compete on Saturday to defend his title against business leaders from Ghana's major companies.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bishop Herman College secured the final quarter-final spot in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after winning a tie-break against Asanteman SHS, who both finished on 43 points in the semi-final round. Opoku Ware School, which led early, finished third with 31 points and also missed qualification.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Achimota School, two-time champions, defeated Accra Girls' and Accra High School in an all-Accra contest to retain their seeded status and advance toward the quarter-finals of the National Science and Maths Quiz.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a deal worth up to £40m to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, who has permission to complete a medical and has agreed personal terms. The left-back, who made 28 Serie A appearances for Atalanta last season, may be loaned to another Premier League club rather than immediately involved in Xabi Alonso's squad.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer. The 27-year-old Egypt international joins former City team-mate Savio at Spurs.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool are close to signing Paris St-Germain's 23-year-old France forward Bradley Barcola for a fee that could rise to £120m, with talks progressing significantly in recent days. The deal could cast uncertainty over the future of current Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, with Tottenham and Manchester City having shown interest in the Netherlands forward.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with the 33-year-old Argentina international set to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. The move follows concerns over Robert Sanchez's recent performances and comes days before the transfer deadline.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Julian Alvarez has missed two consecutive days of Atletico Madrid training after the club privately told him it will not sell him to Barcelona. Atletico are open to selling the Argentina striker to Arsenal, with the clubs holding direct talks over a potential 150m euros fee.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Danny Welbeck scored on his debut as Chelsea defeated Luton Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup third round, with Enzo Fernandez left out of the squad amid reports of talks with Manchester City. Manager Alonso stated the omission was his decision, citing the specific fixture and upcoming Brighton match.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA has applied for access to evidence and documents for criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of "criminal mismanagement" over a now-scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. UEFA also says it is considering pursuing criminal action against other FIFA officials.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nigeria Football Federation's president, general secretary and executive committee have all resigned, with outgoing president Ibrahim Gusau citing the decision after consultation with family, friends and stakeholders. The resignations come amid scrutiny over the performance of Nigeria's national teams, including the men's failure to qualify for the last two World Cups and the Super Falcons missing the 2027 Women's World Cup after losing a play-off to South Africa.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 women's team will play Mexico on August 29 as part of preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, their second friendly after beating Sleza Wroclaw 4-0. The Princesses are in Group C with Ecuador, South Korea and France, with their campaign beginning September 6.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei, 21, has completed his move to Real Madrid from Granada for €2 million and will initially play for the club's reserve side. The Accra-born player, capable of playing centre-back or right-back, has earned Ghana national team recognition and made two La Liga 2 appearances for Granada this season.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian forward Prince Amoako Jr scored in FC Nordsjaelland's 3-2 win over St Gallen on Thursday, securing the Danish side's qualification to the Conference League league phase with a 4-2 aggregate victory.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies secured a semifinal spot in the 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers with a 4-0 victory over Niger's AS Garde Nationale, making it two wins in two games.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester United have been drawn against major European clubs in the Champions League league phase. PSG will face City and Villa, while Arsenal hosts Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, and City will travel to Barcelona to face former midfielder Rodri.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 women's team will play Mexico in a friendly match in Poland as World Cup preparation, following a 4-0 win over Sleza Wroclaw. The Black Princesses aim to progress past the group stage for the first time in their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minifootball Association of Ghana has announced Suniel Promos Enterprises as its official kit sponsor, responsible for supplying the national minifootball and handball women's teams ahead of international competitions. The company's CEO said the partnership reflects Suniel's commitment to supporting youth opportunities in Ghanaian sports.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Taekwondo Federation has appointed a new Technical Committee chaired by Simon Gluikpor and an Operations Manager, David Addotey, to strengthen the development of the sport across the country.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Parliament is hosting a Democracy Cup match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko at Baba Yara Stadium as part of activities marking 32 years of parliamentary democracy. The fixture offers both teams, under new coaching setups, an opportunity to test their readiness ahead of the upcoming league season.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Liverpool will play Tottenham in the EFL Cup third round, with nine Premier League sides competing in Europe entering at this stage. Matches are scheduled for weeks commencing September 7 and 14.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fenerbahce qualified for the Champions League league phase with a 2-1 win over Lyon in the playoff return leg, but the victory was marred by clashes after midfielder Matteo Guendouzi taunted the home fans at the Groupama Stadium.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under Jose Mourinho's first home match as coach, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal will face Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Napoli in this year's Champions League league phase. The Premier League champions topped qualifying with a perfect record and aim to finish in the top eight for automatic advancement to the round of 16.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the mass resignation of the NFF leadership, citing structural weaknesses and repeated failures to qualify for major competitions.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
MobileMoney Fintech Limited has brought in foreign coaching expertise to prepare for the 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament scheduled for August 29, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium, competing across multiple sporting disciplines including Men's Soccer, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, and others.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Amaniampong SHS secured a commanding victory in the One-Eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, finishing with 62 points to advance to the quarter-finals. The seeded school defeated Ghanata SHS and Tepa SHS and will next face Chemu SHS and Bright SHS.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chemu SHTS secured a quarterfinal place in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after winning the One-Eighth Stage with 52 points, ahead of Anglican SHS (46 points) and Mankranso SHS (16 points). The victory sees Chemu snatch Mankranso's seed position and end the 2025 semifinalists' hopes of another deep run.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars will have a new head coach before the 2027 AFCON Qualifiers in September 2027, following Carlos Queiroz's departure. Okraku stated the replacement coach is "99% in place" and the parties are finalizing paperwork.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Hearts of Oak players Yaw Amankwah Mireku and Dan Quaye have rejected a former CEO's claim that members of the club's 2000 CAF Champions League-winning squad each received $100,000; Mireku said he received only $180, while Quaye recalled receiving approximately $2,000.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Achimota School, the two-time champions, defeated Accra Girls' and Accra High School in an all-Accra quarterfinal match to retain their seeded status for the National Science and Maths Quiz.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Boa Amponsem SHS pulled off a late comeback to unseat seeded Abetifi Presby SHS and advance to the National Science and Maths Quiz quarterfinals, finishing with 38 points ahead of Nsutaman Catholic's 35. Boa Amponsem will face Achimota School and Adosadel College in the quarterfinals.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku disclosed that Ghana's next Black Stars coach has been identified and is already working, with the appointment 99% complete and only contractual formalities remaining before an official announcement. Carlos Queiroz departed after the 2026 World Cup, and Okraku said the GFA aims to have a new technical leader in place before the team regroups.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku says Ghana will approach their upcoming match against Côte d'Ivoire with confidence, citing the team's improved organisation and competitive performance at the last FIFA World Cup, where Ghana finished 24th-ranked after entering as the lowest-ranked side.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars have overcome the psychological burden that affected their previous performances, citing their World Cup campaign—where they entered as the lowest-ranked team but finished 24th—as evidence of the team's progress and renewed confidence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Adisadel College defeated Kumasi Academy and Wesley Grammar School in a competitive NSMQ 2026 contest to secure a quarter-final spot, maintaining its lead across multiple rounds at the CNC Auditorium.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Saviour SHS made a historic first appearance in the NSMQ quarterfinals, defeating seeded Swedru Secondary School and Kpando SHS in the One-Eighth stage with a final score of 45 points, finishing three points ahead of Kpando's 42.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship, the second edition of the competition, is taking place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, organised by the Ghana Football Association with MTN support as part of youth development efforts. Early standout results include Greater Accra's 6–0 victory over Upper East, while Northern Region and Volta Region have suffered successive defeats.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Proforest has presented 22 motorbikes to the Ahafo Regional Forestry Commission to strengthen forest patrols and improve access to remote areas as part of the Ghana Cocoa Forest REDD+ Programme, which aims to rehabilitate approximately 450 hectares of degraded forest reserves in the Asunafo-Asutifi landscape.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority has extended the deadline for event proposals for the 2026 December in GH initiative to Monday, September 7, 2026. The programme will run from December 1, 2026, to January 3, 2027, and aims to showcase Ghana's culture, music, food and creative expressions to international and domestic visitors.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority has extended the deadline for December in GH 2026 event proposals to Monday, September 7, 2026. The festive season runs from December 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027, and selected events will be featured in the official programme and promoted nationally and internationally.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dramatic CCTV footage of devastating flash floods at Gyirong Port, a Nepal-Tibet border crossing, spread globally but has been largely absent from China's state media and heavily censored internet. While Beijing has launched a massive rescue operation and President Xi Jinping chaired an emergency meeting, the floods that have claimed hundreds of lives and left many unaccounted for since Wednesday remain heavily restricted from public view within China.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Liverpool and England player Jamie Carragher faces a bankruptcy petition filed by HM Revenue and Customs over an unpaid tax bill estimated between £700,000 and £800,000. Carragher's spokesperson said the matter is being resolved and will not proceed further.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
World-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing what he calls "xenophobic violence" against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore reports of attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jewel Howard-Taylor, Liberia's ex-vice president (2018–2024), was remanded in prison on Tuesday after a court denied her request for medical release on humanitarian grounds. She faces charges of drug trafficking, money laundering, and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network, alongside three foreign nationals charged in absentia.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately. The move follows collapsed trade talks and new 50% US tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods, which Canada plans to counter with "dollar for dollar" tariffs; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the change, stating the lake's name dates back over 400 years.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
King Harald V of Norway has died at age 89 after treatment for a rare blood condition. He reigned for 35 years and is succeeded by his son Haakon, who becomes king.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Malta established formal diplomatic relations on 27 February 1974, building on historical connections between anti-colonial leaders Kwame Nkrumah and Dom Mintoff. The two countries served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now seeking to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people cooperation.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Four men died Thursday after a disagreement at Power Line Bus Stop in Lagos's Alimosho Local Government Area escalated into communal unrest, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. Several others sustained injuries during the incident, which reportedly began following a dispute between a northerner and a suspected cult leader.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Burkina Faso's national electricity company SONABEL began 2026 spillway discharge at Bagré Dam, opening one gate to release 47.72 cubic metres per second at an upstream water level of 234.79 metres. Downstream communities were alerted by siren and radio broadcasts, and high-risk areas have been cordoned off as a precaution.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police fired tear gas to disperse small-scale traders protesting an import duty hike in central Nairobi on Friday, with hundreds of businesses closed. The Kenya Revenue Authority raised the duty effective August 20 to curb under-declaration of imports, but traders say the change will increase the cost of clearing goods and hurt small businesses relying on consolidated shipments.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A bankruptcy petition was filed against former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher by lawyers for HM Revenue and Customs over an unpaid tax bill reportedly worth between £700,000 and £800,000. Carragher's representatives say the matter is a private tax issue that is being addressed and expected to be resolved imminently.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
UEFA has filed criminal charges against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors. UEFA accuses Infantino of "criminal mismanagement," alleging he engineered the scheme to enrich himself and private investors at FIFA's expense.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
An autopsy report shows that Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson in the back on July 5 in Memphis, contradicting authorities' initial account that he was shot in the chest. Johnson's family is calling for accountability and transparency from officials.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, king of Tooro in western Uganda since age three, has died aged 34. The Tooro kingdom did not disclose the cause, though a Ugandan government minister said he had been critically ill and seeking treatment in the US.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Union has strongly condemned a fatal attack on a joint patrol of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan on August 25, which killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven others. The AUC Chairperson called for an immediate investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening UN peacekeeping operations as 24 military personnel completed a United Nations Military Observers Training of Trainers course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra from 17 to 28 August 2026, fully funded by Canada's Ministry of National Defence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN has urged newly trained military observer instructors to take their specialized peacekeeping knowledge back to their countries and strengthen national training systems. A two-week Training of Trainers course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra brought together 24 participants, including four from the Ghana Armed Forces and 20 international participants, and was funded by Canada's Ministry of National Defence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Dutch court found Eugene N guilty of war crimes and genocide for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, including ransacking Tutsi homes and directing attackers at a stadium shelter where roughly 3,000 Tutsis had taken refuge, resulting in a life sentence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have removed French troops and deepened Russian military ties through their Alliance of Sahel States, gaining diplomatic freedom but failing to translate new partnerships into improved civilian security or territorial control against al-Qaeda-aligned insurgents.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN's Integrated Training Service called on newly trained military observer instructors to become "force multipliers" by bringing specialised peacekeeping knowledge back to their countries and institutions. The two-week UN Military Observers Training of Trainers course at Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre brought together 24 participants, including four Ghana Armed Forces officers and 20 international participants, and was funded by the Canadian Ministry of National Defence.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Malta, which established formal diplomatic relations in 1974 after both experienced post-colonial struggles against British rule, served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now exploring ways to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people ties.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An opinion piece argues that the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which involved GHS21.89 billion, deserves reconsideration beyond headline numbers. The programme was designed to address Ghana's foreign exchange vulnerabilities by reducing import costs for essential goods and stabilizing the cedi.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece warns that selfish individuals are attempting to exploit religious divisions between Christians and Muslims in Ghana for political gain, using social media to stoke discord, and calls for such actors to be publicly shamed as Ghana's interfaith harmony should not be taken for granted.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Environment Minister-designate Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has affirmed Ghana's January 1, 2027 deadline for banning polystyrene foam products, citing environmental dangers and noting ongoing public education efforts. The editorial supports maintaining the deadline while emphasizing that the ban must go beyond enforcement to include behaviour change through incentives and penalties.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →