The government is mobilising state and private-sector resources to address waste management challenges, with accumulated refuse at Jamestown in Accra identified as an immediate priority. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs disclosed this during a media briefing after inspecting waste facilities across the country, and stated the government would engage multiple ministries and contractors across regions to provide equipment for the waste evacuation exercise.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST SHS defeated Osei Adutwum SHS to win the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate, with the final motion debating whether Ghana's biggest problem is bad leaders or bad citizens. KNUST was declared champion after a unanimous 254–239 victory.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has urged stronger national systems and closer institutional collaboration to prevent children from being recruited or used in armed conflict, stressing the need to identify vulnerabilities early. Her call was made at the opening of a two-day inaugural meeting of the Multi-Stakeholder Working Group on the implementation of the Vancouver Principles in Ghana, organised by the National Peace Council and the Dallaire Institute.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Academy qualified for the National Science and Maths Quiz Grand Finale for the first time in the school's history, winning the semi-final on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with 54 points ahead of Bright Senior High School (44 points) and Achimota School (43 points).
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Scammers are targeting jobseekers on platforms like LinkedIn with fake recruitment processes and malicious documents; one victim lost £18,000 in cryptocurrency after downloading what appeared to be an interview tool. Professional recruitment platforms have warned of growing scams, particularly among younger professionals who ignore red flags in a competitive job market.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, with most cases occurring on social media, according to a UNICEF report. More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe experienced at least one form of sexual abuse or exploitation online in the year before being surveyed.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 10 students have been arrested following violent clashes between Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in Akuapem North Municipality, which resulted in damage to facilities on both campuses. Police are investigating allegations that some teachers encouraged the violence and have warned they will arrest teachers if involvement is established.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has praised Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh for his guidance, candour and commitment during the Fund's first year of operations, noting that his collaborative approach to difficult decisions helped shape the Fund's progress.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has rolled out the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS), a digital platform for online applications of fire permits, certificates, and tagging of fire safety equipment. The system is part of the Service's digital transformation agenda and requires all premises to obtain fire permits before construction and certificates upon completion.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies has advised the Ministry of Education to assess existing disciplinary policies in senior high schools before introducing new measures, particularly evaluating the 2015–16 decision to abolish corporal punishment and introduce a positive discipline toolkit.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Peter Anti warns that senior high schools' reliance on watchmen, teachers, and school authorities for security is insufficient amid rising student violence and vandalism, and argues for specially trained security personnel to monitor behaviour, gather intelligence, and prevent violent incidents.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Breastfeeding lowers a woman's risk of breast cancer but does not make her immune to the disease, according to Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of Breast Care International. She cautioned that breast changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding should not be dismissed without medical assessment, and warned that breast cancer remains the leading cancer affecting women in Ghana, with 5,026 new cases and 2,491 estimated deaths in 2022.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister called for increased financial support to complete the University of Science and Technology at Damango in the Savannah Region, estimating the project cost at more than $100 million. China has already provided a US$30 million grant, but the Minister said this amount is insufficient to complete and equip the institution, which will focus on science, technology, robotics, digital sciences and artificial intelligence.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Suame Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region has constructed and handed over a modern police station at Maakro to the Ghana Police Service, comprising a charge office, CID office, cells, armoury, and other facilities, with the aim of enhancing security and bringing justice services closer to residents.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana from various communities in Ketu South Municipality protested alleged overbilling and inaccurate electricity bills, marching to the ECG Denu District Office to demand greater transparency, accurate bills, and improved consumer engagement.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission have warned the public against a fraudulent crypto investment platform called "Daily Wealth Guide" that promises high returns and is being promoted using a doctored video falsely endorsing the scheme by President John Dramani Mahama. The regulators said the scheme amounts to unlicensed deposit-taking and warned that those involved would face penalties and be required to refund all funds received.
3 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Eastern Regional Security Council has ordered the immediate closure of Hark Mount Sinai Senior High School and Okuapeman Senior High School in Akuapem North Municipality following violent clashes between students that resulted in injuries, destroyed property, and a wounded police officer. Students were directed to leave campus and investigations have been launched into the disturbances.
3 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Joy FM is hosting a two-day back-to-school fair on September 4–5 at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, where vendors will offer discounts of up to 40% on school essentials including electronics, bags, shoes, clothing, textbooks, and stationery. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden and shopping stress on parents preparing children for the new academic year.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eastern Regional Police Commander has cautioned students at Okuapem and Mount Sinai Senior High Schools against engaging in violence, mob action, and attacks on police, warning that ringleaders will be identified and prosecuted despite the large student populations.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Approximately 107,000 candidates who sat the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination obtained aggregates ranging from six to 18, representing about 17 per cent of the estimated 620,000 candidates who took the exam, according to the Computerised School Selection and Placement System. The CSSPS identified approximately 565,000 candidates as eligible for placement, while those who failed either English Language or Mathematics were excluded from the process.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Coordinator of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System explained that candidates are first ranked by aggregate scores from six to 54, then matched against their preferred schools, programmes, and residential options based on available slots.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
About 252,000 of approximately 620,000 candidates who sat the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination achieved aggregates between 6 and 24, according to the Computerised School Selection and Placement System. Of the candidates, about 565,000 qualified for placement, with approximately 55,000 expected to be excluded because they failed either English Language or Mathematics.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System reported that 17 per cent of the 620,000 candidates who sat the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination obtained aggregates of 6–18, translating to approximately 107,000 candidates. About 565,000 candidates qualified for placement into second-cycle institutions while approximately 55,000 will not be placed.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
About 55,000 candidates who sat the 2026 BECE will not qualify for placement into second-cycle institutions after failing either English Language or Mathematics, according to the Coordinator of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System. The CSSPS reported that approximately 565,000 out of 620,000 candidates qualified for placement.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority and key public and private-sector partners launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme "Securing Ghana's Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience," running from October 1 to 31, 2026. The campaign aims to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cyber-enabled fraud in Ghana's digital finance sector, with officials noting that fraud cases across banks and payment service providers increased 48 percent from 2024 to 2025.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education announced that Computerised School Selection and Placement System results will be released on Friday, September 4, after delays caused by thousands of candidates unable to upload their data onto the platform.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CSSPS Secretariat Coordinator says about 565,000 of the nearly 620,000 candidates who sat for the 2026 BECE have qualified for placement into Senior High Schools, with qualification determined largely by performance in English Language and Mathematics.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Virtual InfoSec Africa has renewed its partnership with the Cyber Security Authority to promote cybersecurity awareness and safer digital practices among businesses and the public as part of this year's Cyber Security Awareness Month. The partnership emphasizes the importance of educating users and employees about their role in preventing cyber threats, as human factors remain critical to digital security.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and Police Intelligence Department intercepted a truck on the Kintampo-Techiman highway containing 100 containers of sodium cyanide and 321 boxes of unregistered cigarettes hidden beneath bags of millet, soya beans, and other food items.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Security agencies including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and others have called on residents of border communities to provide timely and credible information to help prevent crime and counter violent extremism. The call was made at a Civilian-Security Dialogue in Naaga in Kassena Nankana Municipality, organized by the National Peace Council as part of the Atlantic Corridor Project funded by Denmark and Norway through UNDP.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two 15-bed Mother and Child Health Units have been commissioned at Volo and Fodzoku Health Centres in North Tongu, Volta Region, to serve more than 19,000 people. The facilities, established by Engage Now Africa-Ghana in partnership with Ghana Health Service and funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aim to improve access to safe maternal and child healthcare in communities with limited health infrastructure.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has released the National Harmonised Prospectus for Senior High School and Senior High Technical School admissions for the 2026/2027 academic year, designed to guide parents and students on enrolment requirements for both boarding and day students nationwide.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government plans to evacuate more than 30 years of accumulated waste from the Korle Lagoon and surrounding James Town areas to a 200-acre landfill at Nsawam in the Eastern Region, operated by the Jospong Group of Companies. The exercise is part of efforts to decongest Accra of waste and improve sanitation in the capital, following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, known as Ayitey Powers, has been released after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued a case against him over an alleged death threat directed at National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. Powers was arrested on August 24 following circulation of a social media video in which he allegedly threatened Ankrah's life, but the court's discontinuation of the case has ended the legal proceedings.
3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's tertiary education regulator has released a list of 100 institutions it says are currently not recognised due to quality assurance concerns, spanning countries from Mexico to Ghana. GTEC advises the public to exercise caution regarding certificates from these institutions, though it stops short of declaring them fake or their qualifications worthless.
3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Women of Faith Fellowship of Rhema Redemption Faith Chapel celebrated five years of service with initiatives including charitable activities, donations to less privileged women, and empowerment training. Founder Prophetess Esther Gasu said the group was established to create a platform where women could support one another and deepen their knowledge of the word of God.
3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Prof. Eliasu Mumuni, dean of UDS's Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, has urged media owners to raise salaries and meet statutory obligations such as SSNIT contributions, arguing that better-paid journalists can more effectively hold public officials accountable. He called on media houses to diversify revenue streams and implement internal reforms to improve financial sustainability and employee welfare.
3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The CSSPS Coordinator disclosed that up to 10 per cent of places in Ghana's most sought-after senior high schools are reserved for protocol admissions, with half allocated to school heads largely for alumni wards and the remainder distributed among other education sector stakeholders.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sekondi Prisons Complex organised a two-day Ghanaian Sign Language training programme for officers from three prisons to improve communication with persons with hearing impairments and promote inclusiveness within the correctional system. A teacher from Sekondi School for the Deaf facilitated the training, which included practical sessions on sign language fundamentals and conversational skills.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Police, in collaboration with headquarters in Accra, intercepted a Kia Rhino vehicle on September 1 transporting suspected contraband from Nalerigu to Kumasi. The search recovered 321 boxes of foreign cigarettes, bags of agricultural products, and 100 containers of suspected sodium cyanide; the driver and mate were arrested.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 8,000 candidates selected Aburi Girls' Senior High School as their preferred choice in the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System, competing for approximately 800 available places. According to the CSSPS Coordinator, about 3,000 of the applicants obtained aggregates between six and 12.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly recorded 152 new HIV infections in 2025, bringing the total number of people living with HIV in the metropolis to 4,198, the highest in the Western Region. The Metropolitan Chief Executive described the figure as worrying and called for renewed commitment from stakeholders to address the spread.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Medical Relief recorded 12,172 patient service touchpoints during a five-day free medical mission in Ho West Constituency from July 27 to 31, 2026, serving more than 8,000 registered beneficiaries across multiple healthcare specialties including general medicine, dental care, eye care and others. The mission was conducted in partnership with the Ho West Member of Parliament and involved more than 170 volunteers from Ghana and the diaspora.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 23-year-old man, Clinton Awuku, was convicted by the Jasikan Circuit Court on September 1, 2026, for unlawful possession of 21 compressed parcels of suspected cannabis for trafficking. He was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour and a fine of 10,000 penalty units.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two male security guards at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School, Adams Nyaaba Iddrisu (72) and Elvis Adongo (38), have been charged with defilement of a child under 16 following allegations that they had sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old first-year student between June and July 2026. The court has granted them bail.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The oral microbiome contains around 700 bacterial species and other microorganisms that play a significant role in maintaining healthy teeth, gums, and overall well-being. A balanced diet can help beneficial microbes thrive while making it harder for harmful bacteria to take over.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is mobilising state and private-sector resources to address accumulated refuse at Jamestown in Accra, identified as an immediate priority. Minister Mahama Ayariga disclosed this during a media briefing following a three-day assessment of the country's waste management system, announcing that multiple ministries and regional contractors would be engaged to provide equipment for the clearance exercise.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Minister has called for stronger collaboration to address alleged irregularities in the School Feeding Programme, including reports that some caterers failed to provide meals for five days despite payment and that beneficiary figures were allegedly inflated. He described such practices as unacceptable and said they undermined effective implementation and could deprive vulnerable children of nutritional support.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institute of Foresters has expressed concern over slow prosecution of persons implicated in killings and attacks on Forestry Commission officers, warning that lack of progress risks creating a culture of impunity. This follows a series of reported incidents including the recent killing of a Senior Park Ranger at Kakum Forest Reserve in the Central Region, with GIF noting five cases of violence against forestry officers recorded over the past two years.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has ordered all shops, stalls, and businesses in the metropolis to close on Saturday, September 5, for the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise, which will run from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and involve weeding, refuse removal, and cleaning of public spaces across Accra.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Drugs Authority has ordered the recall of Arcan Bitters from the market after laboratory tests found the product was adulterated with Sildenafil Citrate, a prescription medicine. The manufacturer has been directed to recall all stock within 14 days, and the factory in Asokore Mampong Municipality has been closed due to health and safety risks including potential interaction with other medicines and risk of stroke or heart attack.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A woman's decomposed body was discovered in a gutter along Haatso-Bohye Road near the New DVLA office after residents detected a strong stench. Police retrieved the body and began investigations to identify the deceased and establish the circumstances of her death.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Akaa and several surrounding communities in Jasikan Municipality, Oti Region, are appealing to authorities and telecommunications operators to address persistent network connectivity challenges that are limiting their ability to make calls and communicate effectively.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced a Post-Homowo clean-up exercise for Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, focusing on restoring cleanliness across major roads, markets, lorry parks and communities, with particular attention to Graphic Road and a section of J.J. Rawlings Avenue. All shops, stalls and trading activities are expected to remain closed during the exercise.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Peace Council has condemned violent clashes between students of Okuapeman and Mount Sinai Senior High Schools in Akuapem North Municipality, following the arrest of 10 students. A Peace Council director said the longstanding school rivalry could not justify arson or violence, and called for investigations into underlying causes and accountability for those responsible.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire at a compound house in Atwima Akyeremade, Ashanti Region, has left several tenants homeless and one person injured. Some residents attributed the fire to a power outage in the area; investigations are underway to determine the actual cause.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A joint operation by the Upper East Regional Police Command and Military in Binduri District recovered an AK-47 assault rifle and 28 rounds of ammunition. One suspect, Isaka Sabani (32), was killed during the operation; he was wanted in connection with attempted murder and unlawful discharge of firearms, and suspected in multiple shooting incidents across the district.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights visited Abuakwa South Municipality to probe challenges affecting children's rights and welfare, engaging municipal officials and community leaders on issues including education, illegal mining, teenage pregnancy, and child labour. The Committee called for stronger collaboration among local authorities, traditional leaders, parents, communities, and development partners to address these challenges.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Food Buffer Stock Company has warned the public against individuals falsely posing as its agents and soliciting money in exchange for school food supply contracts. NAFCO stressed that contract allocation is merit-based and involves no third-party intermediaries, and urged people to report such fraudsters to police.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bono East Regional Police arrested two persons after intercepting a vehicle in Jema on 1 September 2026, discovering 321 boxes of foreign cigarettes, 100 containers of suspected sodium cyanide, and various food items. The EPA and GSA have taken samples of the suspected cyanide for laboratory analysis.
3 September 2026 · The Chronicle →