The Chairman of the NDPC says the 24-hour economy policy was conceived in Ghana's 48-year development plan, not under President Mahama's administration, and was later adopted by the NDC government. The 48-year plan also influenced other initiatives including the creation of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Agency for Development Cooperation.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the NDPC says the 24-hour economy policy was conceived in Ghana's 48-year development plan, not under President Mahama's administration, and was later adopted by the NDC government. The 48-year plan also influenced other initiatives including the creation of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Agency for Development Cooperation.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the National Development Planning Committee says Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Programme was drawn from the country's 48-year Development Plan, which was not legislated but has yielded several key initiatives including the programme and the naming of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaj Saalim Bamba, an aspiring National Nasara Organiser of the NPP and two-term Ashanti Regional Nasara Organiser, has suspended his campaign activities indefinitely following an accident involving a vehicle in his campaign convoy on Monday, September 7, 2026, while traveling from Tumu to Wa. Several people were injured, with most treated and discharged, while one was transferred to Wenchi Methodist Hospital for further medical attention.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is calling for an independent authority to regulate political party and campaign financing, citing gaps in the existing legal framework that inadequately cover candidates and electoral campaign financing. The proposed Independent Electoral Financing and Enforcement Authority would oversee regulation, monitoring, enforcement, audits and disclosure of political finance.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP says it will critically assess the government's proposed changes to the selection process for MMDCEs with a view to supporting measures that strengthen Ghana's decentralisation system, and will not approach the proposal with political sabotage in mind. The party's Deputy General Secretary recalled accusations that the NDC deliberately frustrated former President Akufo-Addo's earlier attempt to introduce partisan MMDCE elections.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union has challenged the World Bank's approach to Ghana's energy challenges, arguing that reform efforts should prioritise structural issues such as power generation and Independent Power Producer pricing rather than other areas. The union's deputy general secretary said Ghana has the capacity to address its challenges without overreliance on international institutions.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's transport unions have suspended planned public transport fare increases pending further consultations with the government following an engagement with the Ministry of Transport. A joint team has been formed to review cost inputs and assess the impact of the government's GH¢2.00 per litre diesel intervention on transport operations before making a final determination.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu's campaign has welcomed Chairman Wontumi's endorsement for his bid to become NPP National Chairman, with Wontumi's campaign saying Boadu is best positioned to rebuild the party and return it to power in 2028.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is demanding a detailed breakdown of the government's reported GH¢49.7 million expenditure on the evacuation and reintegration of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, arguing that the humanitarian nature of the exercise does not exempt it from public scrutiny.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, Member of Parliament for Asawase, inspected ongoing development projects in Asokore Mampong Municipality spanning health, education, roads, markets and recreational infrastructure, urging contractors to meet schedules.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations engaged regional authorities over concerns about the siting and construction of telecommunication masts in Koforidua. The NPP in New Juaben South has challenged the Minister to produce evidence of a claim that the constituency's MP requested the mast construction, which the MP has denied.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Osun Civil Society Coalition has called on the Osun State Government to clarify whether Governor Ademola Adeleke formally transmitted powers to his deputy before travelling to Europe for vacation and medical examinations, citing constitutional requirements under Section 190(1) of Nigeria's Constitution.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Trades Union Congress is calling for reforms to Ghana's Council of State, demanding that the President be allowed to appoint no more than five members. The TUC says the current dominance of presidential appointees undermines the Council's effectiveness and responsiveness to citizens' expectations.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum argued that the Computerised School Selection and Placement System should not be blamed for placement challenges; instead, the policies and algorithms behind the system should be reviewed, as the computer only executes the instructions programmed into it.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman Dr Kofi Amoah has called for Ghana to rethink how it investigates and punishes corruption, arguing that current approaches risk making corruption an attractive route to wealth and social status, particularly as the country seeks to build competitive indigenous businesses and transform its economy.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Illicit political funding — money from undisclosed or illegal sources — creates an uneven playing field and weakens public confidence in democratic processes. Research from the Ghana Center for Democratic Development has pointed to rising campaign costs and opaque financing sources as concerns for democratic governance in Ghana.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress supports a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation that Ghana's lands be vested in the people rather than the President, and calls for the Lands Commission to be reformed as the primary constitutional trustee and manager of the country's lands and natural resources.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has rejected the government's proposal to have central government select five MMDCE candidates, with three shortlisted for election, saying districts must be allowed autonomy to choose their leaders without central government interference.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Candlelight protests have spread across The Gambia's Greater Banjul Area and West Coast Region in response to persistent blackouts affecting families, students, healthcare workers, and businesses. Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, says the electricity crisis is a national emergency requiring functional infrastructure, not temporary fixes, and calls on President Adama Barrow to listen to citizens' demands.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has rejected a proposal to amend the Constitution to allow Ghanaians with dual citizenship to contest parliamentary elections and serve as MPs without renouncing other citizenship, characterizing the recommendation as "self-serving" and a threat to genuine citizenship.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has endorsed the proposed extension of Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, but stipulates that it must be paired with stronger governance reforms and accountability mechanisms to prevent citizens from enduring prolonged periods of poor governance.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has cautioned against extending Ghana's presidential term from four to five years unless accompanied by simultaneous constitutional reforms to strengthen governance and accountability, warning that a longer tenure would prolong the consequences of misgovernance.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has raised concerns that the government rejected more than half of the recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee, arguing this could undermine the inclusiveness of Ghana's constitutional reform process and allow the government to select which issues proceed to a referendum.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has assigned ballot positions for its October 3, 2026 National Chairmanship election: John Boadu (No. 1), Sammy Crabbe (No. 2), Paul Afoko (No. 3), and Boakye Agyarko (No. 4). The candidates will campaign on party unity, grassroots mobilisation, and organisational strengthening ahead of the polls.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has renewed calls for an inquiry into the Ghana Gold Board, citing a World Bank economic update that described GoldBod operations as a "significant and insufficiently monitored risk" to the economy and raised concerns about how gold reserves acquired through the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme are tracked.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology argues that fully partisan elections for MMDCEs could stifle development if opposition party members control local government while a different party runs central government, citing Ghana's political culture as requiring alignment between local and national leadership.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress is asking President Mahama to keep discussions on proposed constitutional reforms open for broader consultation and consensus-building. TUC Deputy Secretary-General Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo said the union intends to engage the President and the constitutional reform implementation committee to present its views, and disagreed with concerns that partisan election of mayors could threaten Ghana's unity, citing examples from Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister's spokesperson denies claims that President Mahama has abandoned Haruna Iddrisu, saying the President backs him to fix challenges in the education sector. The spokesman dismissed as politically motivated an allegation by a former MP that the CSSPS placement system problems reflect presidential neglect, stating instead that the ministry is reforming the system to address longstanding weaknesses.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang has urged Catholic youth across West Africa to take an active role in building peaceful and prosperous societies, emphasizing that education, skills training, and access to credible opportunities are essential for peace and prosperity in the region.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum clarified that Ghana's double-track system in Senior High Schools was designed to address high demand for places in popular schools rather than a shortage of physical space. He noted that not all schools were placed on the system because many were single-track schools that did not face the same level of demand.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party held a ballot draw on September 9 to determine candidate positions for its national executive elections scheduled for October 3, 2026, in the Ashanti Region. Candidates expressed satisfaction with the process, with some viewing their ballot positions as significant for their campaign strategies.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The campaign of John Boadu, who is aspiring to become NPP National Chairman, has welcomed an endorsement from former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi). The campaign said the endorsement demonstrates confidence in Boadu's leadership and an opportunity for greater unity within the party.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Salam Mustapha has withdrawn from the contest for NPP National Organiser position, citing "circumstances beyond my control" in a letter to the party's elections committee. He pledged to remain committed to the NPP and its goal of making former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the next President.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Abdul-Baasit Aziz-Bamba, a Harvard-trained lawyer and former Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, as Acting Director-General of the Value for Money Office, pending constitutionally required confirmation. The Office is mandated to scrutinise public spending and ensure expenditure serves the public good.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
New CEO John Ternus unveiled Apple's first foldable iPhone, the Duo, at the company's annual product event. The book-style device starts at $1,999 (£1,999 UK) and goes up to $3,200, making it Apple's most expensive iPhone model.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Universal Merchant Bank and 3TREES Ghana have signed an MoU to establish paint sales outlets in every constituency ahead of Ghana's 70th independence anniversary, offering discounts of 35–55 per cent on exterior paints from October 2026 to March 2027. Members of Parliament are expected to support local mobilisation and outlet establishment as part of the Brighten Ghana Initiative.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Communications Authority has cleared Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd to advance to the next stage of the country's 5G spectrum licensing process. A fourth applicant, Infrava Ltd, failed to meet the requirements for the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Bank of Ghana has identified 20 mobile loan applications operating without required licences or authorisation, citing violations of customer data privacy, consumer protection, and regulatory standards. The central bank advised the public against engaging with these unlicensed providers and cautioned banks and payment service providers against facilitating transactions for them.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
OpenAI says it used roughly 10,000 AI agents to solve a difficult aspect of the Navier-Stokes equations—a maths problem that lacked proof for 90 years—in 88 hours. The solution has yet to be independently verified or accepted by The Clay Mathematics Institute.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's economy grew 6.0% in the second quarter of 2026, bringing first-half growth to 6.2%, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Growth was driven largely by the services sector, particularly ICT which recorded 30.9% growth, alongside oil and gas production which grew 21.4% in the quarter.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Apple is expected to unveil a folding iPhone at a Wednesday launch event in Cupertino, marking the first major iPhone redesign since removing the physical home button in 2017 and the first keynote for new CEO John Ternus. The device could cost more than $2,000, and analysts expect Apple to capture 40% of the folding phone market by the end of next year despite Samsung and Huawei's earlier entry into the category.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Singapore Airlines, backed by state investor Temasek, is expected to seek greater influence over management and board voting power before approving a capital injection into Air India. The conditions would be negotiated with Air India's majority owner Tata Sons, which has approved a $1.1 billion infusion while Singapore Airlines holds 25.1% of the stake.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Transport has launched measures to reduce container clearance delays at Tema Port through closer collaboration among inspection and processing agencies, aiming to lower demurrage costs for businesses and consumers and speed up cargo movement.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 48 Engineer Regiment has cleared 175.6 kilometres of vegetation along the proposed Accra to Kumasi Highway route, with nineteen of twenty weeks of work completed. It is the first time the civil engineering segment of the Ghana Army has been assigned to undertake this civilian task.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government is taking steps to revive and restructure the Aayalolo rapid bus transport system to address traffic congestion in major cities including Greater Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs said the government would engage relevant transport and traffic authorities to develop a framework to make the bus service more rapid and attractive to commuters.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Telecel Ghana is conducting a nationwide network upgrade and expansion to improve internet speeds, reduce congestion and enhance service quality, with significantly increased investment this year in response to growing subscriber demand.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
B5 Plus Company Limited, an iron and steel manufacturer, has paid GH₵400 million in taxes to the Ghana Revenue Authority. The GRA has used the occasion to urge other businesses and individuals to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and tax compliance to fund public services and development.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Communications Authority has cleared three of four applicants—Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd—to proceed to the next stage of its spectrum licence auction for 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, and 3 GHz bands. Infrava Ltd was disqualified from the process.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alphabet's Google will invest at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) in AI infrastructure in Finland over the next two years, including three new data centres in the north and a 22-year nuclear power purchase agreement for up to 50% of one nuclear plant's energy output. The deal marks Google's biggest European investment and first nuclear energy deal outside the United States.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George met with the French Ambassador to explore bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and digital technology, focusing on affordable digital connectivity, French foreign direct investment in digital infrastructure, and tackling digital disinformation ahead of November's Internet Governance Forum.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Governance plays a direct role in whether small and medium enterprises survive, use resources efficiently, attract finance, and respond to market changes. In Ghana, where small enterprises dominate the business sector and many operate informally, effective governance—understood as clear responsibility, financial controls, reliable information, and decision-making rules—is particularly important, though may differ from large corporate structures.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Technology governance—the systems and policies guiding how organisations acquire, manage and use technology—can improve SME productivity, competitiveness and sustainability in Ghana, though poorly designed governance can create compliance costs and cybersecurity risks. The World Bank identifies digital technology as a key source of productivity growth for Ghanaian businesses, where 98% are micro or small enterprises.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A private equity transaction led by Kofi Kwakwa through Olive Africa Partners Fashions has acquired GTP and Woodin, two of Ghana's recognized textile brands. The acquisition highlights a trend in Africa's private equity market of using local investment expertise to restructure and grow established businesses.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has reiterated that inflation will move toward the 8 ± 2% target band in the medium term, unless significant shocks occur, though risks include utility tariff increases, Middle East tensions, and weather impacts on food supplies. The central bank expects appropriate monetary policy, sterilisation efforts, fiscal consolidation, and reserve buffers to mitigate these risks.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza announced that the government will deploy a multi-lane, free-flow electronic tolling system on improved public roads, allowing vehicles to pass without stopping while enabling the government to collect revenue electronically. The new system represents a shift from traditional toll booths and forms part of efforts to modernise toll collection and improve efficiency across the road network.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prudential Life Insurance Ghana has been named CSR Company of the Year 2025 at the 6th Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana Excellence Awards, in recognition of its sustained commitment to people, communities and the environment through programmes including mangrove restoration, financial literacy initiatives, healthcare support and STEM education.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Community leaders and the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator have called on African Mall management to operate around the clock, citing potential benefits including job creation and increased economic activity. The mall has already employed nearly 100 people since opening and is being discussed for alignment with the government's 24-hour economy policy.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Indo-Ghana Industries has begun supplying locally-produced liquid oxygen to hospitals, including Lekma Hospital, shifting from cylinder-based distribution to a storage-based system designed to reduce costs and supply interruptions.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union argues Ghana has capacity to address its energy challenges independently, suggesting focus on structural problems like power generation costs and Independent Power Producer agreements rather than external financing. The IMF estimates a US$1.1 billion sectoral financing shortfall in 2026 due to collection losses and costly generation contracts.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices rose for the fourth consecutive session as renewed Middle East attacks, including Iranian-backed Houthi strikes on Saudi cities and U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers, heightened concerns about supply disruptions. Brent crude reached $99.33 a barrel, up 1.4%, as analysts warn the market continues to price in a "sizeable risk premium" with peace talks still distant.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union has urged the government to take greater ownership of Ghana's energy sector challenges rather than relying heavily on IMF and World Bank prescriptions, and questioned why Independent Power Producers' pricing was not receiving greater attention in sector reform discussions.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union has challenged the IMF and World Bank to broaden their focus on Ghana's energy crisis to include the pricing structure of Independent Power Producers, arguing that IPP agreements and generation costs are key concerns that must be addressed for lasting energy sector stability.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude climbed past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, driven by fresh US-Iran strikes and continuing Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities and Red Sea tankers. The price reflects the highest level since the Iran-US ceasefire collapsed in late July.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude oil futures surpassed $100 a barrel on Wednesday, a more than six-week high, amid intensifying Middle East conflict that threatens oil flows from the region. Prices have risen a quarter since early last month as the six-month-old U.S.-Iran conflict continues, with recent Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities and crude shipments via the Red Sea raising supply concerns.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's electricity generation declined 3.99% month-on-month in July 2026 but grew 6.20% year-on-year, according to a Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Fact Sheet. The report notes sustained annual growth despite seasonal decline, with thermal power remaining the dominant generation source at 74.33% of total output.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since late July as Iran and the U.S. escalated attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reporting strikes on 10 ships and the U.S. sinking five Iranian oil tankers. Oil markets are reassessing expectations for how long supply disruptions from the region will persist.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MP Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus) led a delegation from AKA Energy Systems to meet President Mahama on September 8 to inform him of plans for a 270-megawatt solar energy project to power the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Gomoa Eco Park, with Phase One targeted for completion by end of 2027.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana loses between 40% and 50% of fruits and vegetables annually across the food value chain, from farms to homes and restaurants, according to Agrofresh founder Mathias Charles Yabe. His company has developed solar-powered refrigeration systems for farms and communities to preserve produce and extend shelf life from five days to up to 21 days.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Social entrepreneur Mathias Yabe says inadequate transportation and storage systems contribute to post-harvest losses among Ghanaian farmers, especially those with perishable crops. He cited a lettuce farmer near Dodowa Road whose produce broke and wilted during transport via aboboya, lorry, and trotro, reducing earnings from an expected GH¢1,500 to about GH¢700, and noted that Agrofresh has introduced solar-powered refrigerated tricycles to help address the issue.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Some motorcyclists in Ghana are bending, covering, or concealing registration plates, hindering law enforcement's ability to identify vehicles involved in traffic offences, crashes, or suspected criminal activity. The practice poses risks to accountability and electronic traffic enforcement as authorities increasingly adopt camera-based enforcement systems.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded carpenter Gabriel Abotsi Ahor, 29, and concrete mixer Benjamin Essel, 32, accused of engaging in land guard activities and unlawfully demolishing a building and fence wall in East Legon. The court rejected a bail application; the accused are to reappear on September 23, 2026, while three alleged accomplices remain at large.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has recorded seven major breakthroughs in its fight against violent crime following coordinated intelligence-led operations targeting robbery gangs, murder suspects, and illegal weapons trading. The operations resulted in multiple arrests and the recovery of firearms and ammunition across the country.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police have arrested multiple suspects in connection with armed robberies in Buipe, Tamale and Mion, a highway robbery on the Accra-Kumasi road, and illegal firearms trading, recovering weapons and other exhibits following coordinated intelligence-led operations. The Northern Regional Police arrested three suspects allegedly operating with AK-47 assault rifles and a pump-action gun, reportedly responsible for the robbery and murder of a mobile money vendor at Fofulso earlier in 2026.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 52-year-old spiritualist and farmer was found dead in what is suspected to be a suicide at Assin-Amoabeng in the Assin South District of the Central Region. The incident occurred on Monday morning when his 14-year-old daughter discovered him, and police have begun investigations.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
ODRO's Foundation has distributed 13 wheelchairs, two walkers, four crutches, one pair of callipers, spare wheelchair parts, and mattresses and chopboxes to support persons living with disabilities in Cape Coast, with mattresses and storage boxes intended for students pursuing Senior High School education.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana chapter of UTAG has warned that poor remuneration for lecturers is making it difficult for universities to attract highly qualified academics with PhDs and specialized industry experience. UTAG-UG President Dr Jerry Joe Harrison argued that improving conditions of service and strengthening universities' capacity to train their own academics would be more sustainable than allowing GTEC to take over recruitment.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Nii Armah Quaye and King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II are launching a scholarship scheme for Ga-Dangbe students, scheduled for September 14, to support bright students and promote unity within the community while encouraging collective investment in development.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NADMO says flooding of communities downstream of Weija Dam will continue unless authorities relocate residents from areas originally designated as buffer zones, which have been encroached upon over time.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education has directed Ghana Education Service officials in Ashanti Region to stop alleged demands for money from parents seeking help with school placement through CSSPS, after reports that unidentified individuals were charging up to GH¢300 to help bypass queues. The ministry's Media Relations Officer confirmed the directive was issued after monitoring media reports, and stressed that parents are not required to pay for placement services.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) recognised 16 outstanding stakeholders — employers, self-employed contributors, pensioners and partner organisations — for their commitment to the Social Security Scheme at its 2025 Stakeholder Awards. The Deputy Director-General highlighted recent service improvements including the Virtual Branch, Membership Value Programme, and Telehealth Service.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion Ghana Limited conducted a two-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise at selected public facilities in Sefwi Wiawso Municipality to control disease vectors and reduce the risk of sanitation-related diseases, undertaken in response to environmental health concerns associated with the rainy season and flooding.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged young people to use digital platforms responsibly and avoid content that fuels prejudice, misinformation and social division, saying technology can either deepen divisions or expand knowledge and promote peaceful communities. She made the call at the 2026 West Africa Youth Days in Accra.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah, a member of the NPP Vetting Committee and former diplomat, cautioned Ghanaian youth that the perception of automatic prosperity abroad is an illusion, noting that many migrants struggle with job mismatches and hidden challenges behind apparent success.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital received medical equipment and consumables worth more than GH¢4 million from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, including an Olympus endoscopy tower, jaundice meters, and anaesthesia consumables, as part of the Trust Fund's first-year activities.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has expanded its Free Primary Health Care programme to 135 districts across 16 regions through 4,447 health facilities, with a goal of nationwide coverage by 2027. The government has distributed essential equipment, motorbikes and tricycles, and prefabricated health kiosks to support community-level healthcare delivery.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UK research of nearly a million people shows that regularly drinking beverages at very hot temperatures (65°C or above) increases oesophageal cancer risk roughly threefold compared to warm drinks, with the risk further elevated by consuming six or more hot drinks per day.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two abandoned drains in Kintampo's Bono East Region have eroded into deep gullies filled with plastic waste and rubbish, posing collapse and safety risks to nearby residents and the Kintampo-Tamale Highway, and contaminating water that flows to the Kintampo Waterfalls.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Greater Accra Region's team of three contestants won the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge with 88 points, ahead of Northern Region (85 points) and Bono Region (68 points) in the final standings.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Chronicle report on the Kwahu South MCE's appeal for construction of the Adawso–Nketepa–New Jerusalem Road prompted swift government response, with work on the long-stalled project now officially underway, hailed as a breakthrough by residents and local authorities.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The article describes several recognized mental illnesses, including anxiety disorders (characterized by fear and dread responses with physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and sweating), mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder (involving persistent sadness or extreme happiness fluctuations), psychotic disorders like schizophrenia (involving hallucinations and delusions), and eating disorders involving extreme emotions and behaviors around food and weight.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Cardiovascular disease accounts for between 40 and 50 per cent of deaths in Ghana, with experts warning that uncontrolled hypertension is increasingly threatening the country's working population. Prof. Alfred Doku, Head of Cardiology at the National Cardiothoracic Centre, noted that heart disease and stroke are no longer conditions associated mainly with old age but are occurring with worrying frequency among people below 50.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Sports Fund plans to introduce a pension contribution scheme for Ghanaian athletes to provide financial security after retirement, with the administrator noting that many former athletes face hardship after their prime years and that most are not covered by SNNIT.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited says Weija Dam spillage is determined by the volume of water flowing into the dam rather than a fixed annual schedule, with releases depending on rainfall and inflow conditions. The dam may spill for several weeks in some years, with authorities monitoring water levels and considering spillage when it approaches operational thresholds of around 44 feet during major rainy seasons and 45 feet during minor rainy seasons.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited says the Weija Dam currently has sufficient capacity to supply water to western Accra year-round, and plans are in place to desilt the reservoir when necessary. The company's head of public relations noted that desilting is typically carried out periodically every 15–20 years when required.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited says releasing excess water from Weija Dam is necessary to protect the structure from potential collapse, despite flooding in surrounding communities. The controlled spillage prevents water levels from rising beyond safe limits, which could weaken the dam's structural integrity and lead to a far greater disaster.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Drugs Authority has warned the public against falsified Dr Alfred Capsules, a dietary supplement for male vitality, after laboratory tests found them adulterated with sildenafil citrate. The FDA identified an organised syndicate operating in Accra and Suhum manufacturing and distributing the falsified products, with two suspects arrested and assisting with investigations.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is demanding urgent national conversation on the education system, citing poor performance in recent WASSCE and BECE results—including 183,233 candidates who completed secondary school without a Core Mathematics credit and an English Language pass rate of 62.40%, the lowest in four years. He also flagged concerns about BECE placement irregularities, noting 54,985 candidates were initially denied automatic placement and reporting issues with misplaced students and overcrowded schools.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parents and candidates are gathering at the Greater Accra Placement Resolution Centre at GNAT Hall in Accra on the third day of efforts to resolve challenges with the CSSPS, with frustrated families facing long queues and extended waits to address issues including unsuccessful placements, school selection difficulties, and requests to change between day and boarding schools.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Education has warned against fake and digitally altered Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) placement slips circulating on social media, saying the documents do not match records from the official CSSPS platform and contain inconsistent barcodes and QR codes.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited clarified that water released from Weija Dam on Tuesday, September 8, was a trial of the spill gates, with the actual spillage beginning at 6 am on Wednesday, September 9. The trial was conducted to test the dam's hydraulic spill gates to ensure they were functioning properly before official spillage commenced.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashfoam Cares, the charity wing of Ashanti Foam Factory Limited, has supported the Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana NGO to commission a library hub for childhood cancer patients at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The facility provides emotional, educational, and social support for children with cancer and their families.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority and Consumer Protection Agency have confiscated more than four million fake, unregistered, or non-compliant baby diapers in a nationwide market surveillance exercise to protect children from unsafe baby care products. The operation, which began in the Western Region, targeted unregistered and unbranded diapers being sold without proper registration, labelling, or evidence of safety compliance.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sheikh Saeed Abubakari, leader of the Ambariyya Sunni Community in Tamale and a prominent Islamic scholar, has died at 37 Military Hospital. Vice-presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia eulogized him as a devoted teacher and guide who transformed the Ambariyya Institute into a centre of excellence.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Road contractor Kofi Gyebi Job and his wife Dr. Esther Okyere Gyebi have funded surgeries and medical treatment for three patients at nearly GH¢50,000 through their foundation, enabling beneficiaries suffering from inguinal hernia, diabetes and cancer to receive critical treatment at Prima Health Center in Kumasi.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The South East Ghana Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has launched One Voice 27, an initiative aimed at mobilising members to evangelise through coordinated media engagement, digital platforms and content creation. The launch in Anloga brought together more than 600 participants from four districts.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Land and property owners at Amrahia Dairy Farms have petitioned President John Mahama alleging demolition of their homes and properties without a court order by individuals claiming to act on the authority of the Presidency. The residents presented petitions to the Criminal Investigations Department and the Presidency, appealing for an investigation into the matter.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Western Regional Police Command intervened to prevent a physical confrontation between chiefs and residents of Nsein and Lower Axim over the organization of Kundum celebration activities. Tension arose after Nsein attempted to block Axim's "Blue Monday" jamboree, part of the Axim Kundum Festival, in an escalation of a long-standing dispute over land and traditional authority between the neighbouring communities.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Water Ltd announced it will resume spillage from Weija Dam on September 9, 2026 as water levels approach the 46-foot threshold following heavy rains, with evacuation ordered for downstream communities including Tetegu, Oblogo, and others.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Gyasehene of the New Juaben Traditional Area has broken ground for construction of a new police station at Nyamekrom in the Eastern Region, expected to boost security and give the Ghana Police Service a dedicated facility to respond to crime more effectively. The New Juaben South Municipal Assembly pledged support for the project's completion.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Suhum Municipal Chief Executive has provided 650 BECE graduates from the Suhum Municipality with educational support items including trunks, mattresses, buckets and exercise books to help them transition to Senior High School. The MCE also honoured high-performing BECE candidates with hampers and cash prizes ranging from GH¢800 to GH¢1,000.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Forum of Assistant Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools has called on the Ghana Education Service to pay outstanding transfer grants and responsibility allowances to its members, with most assistant heads transferred in 2021 still awaiting payment over four years later.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Services Workers' Union has raised concerns over the non-payment of a '13th-month salary' agreed under collective agreement and warns of severe staff shortages in public health facilities, placing excessive pressure on workers and affecting healthcare delivery. The Union says recruitment has focused on doctors and nurses while leaving other essential categories—paramedics, disease control officers, administrative staff, security personnel, orderlies and labourers—behind.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ahanta West MP Mavis Kuukua Bissue presented educational support to 150 BECE candidates who gained admission to various Senior High Schools, urging them to study hard and promising further assistance if they excel through secondary and tertiary education.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Lawra has restored the municipal ambulance, grounded for over two years, and commissioned a fully equipped laboratory at Domwine Health Centre. The ambulance refurbishment cost more than GH₵130,000, exceeding the initial GH₵50,000 estimate for engine replacement.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former National Association of Graduate Teachers president Angel Carbonu has called for a national effort to upgrade all Senior High Schools to equal standards, questioning why Ghana categorises some schools as "Category A" when about 70 schools attract 60 per cent of JHS graduates seeking placement. He attributes the imbalance to poor facilities and environments in underperforming schools, rather than insufficient school capacity.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Long queues and overnight stays are reported at GNAT Hall as parents and candidates seek resolution of school placement problems through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System. The Greater Accra Placement Resolution Centre has witnessed a significant increase in visitors struggling with placement-related difficulties.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bosomtwe District Assembly has commissioned a four-bedroom nurses' quarters at Bonkoko to address accommodation challenges that have discouraged health workers from accepting postings to rural communities. The project, funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund, aims to improve healthcare delivery in rural areas by attracting nurses to CHPS compounds where inadequate housing has hindered staffing.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
WAEC released provisional 2026 WASSCE results on 4 September 2026. Candidates can purchase a Results Checker voucher via Mobile Money (dial *713*5388# or *713*3998#) or online at buycheckercodes.com.gh, then use the Serial Number and PIN to check results at ghana.waecdirect.org.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The School of Journalism and Media Studies at UniMAC has partnered with Northwestern University and Culture Beyond Borders to give students hands-on reporting experience on Ghanaian topics including fashion, culture, heritage, and food. Northwestern students arrived in Ghana on September 8, 2026, and will work in mixed groups with UniMAC students for field reporting and daily briefings.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Drivers at Aayalolo bus terminal in Tudu, Accra, stopped work to demand unpaid bonuses owed for transporting church members during a recent mega event, leaving passengers stranded. After management assured drivers the outstanding bonuses would be paid by the following week, services resumed and operations gradually returned to normal.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice held a training in Asokore Mampong Municipality for community leaders and grassroots organisations on how to support efforts to end gender-based violence. The Deputy Commissioner addressed neglect and poverty as drivers of abuse and emphasised support for teenage girls who become victims.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that education systems should be judged by how effectively they prevent disadvantage from becoming destiny, and that transition from basic to secondary education is a critical point where many young people fall through institutional cracks. It notes UNESCO estimates 251 million children and young people remain out of school globally, and calls for African education systems to become more equitable and capable of ensuring vulnerable learners develop competencies for meaningful participation in society and the economy.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has disowned a notice circulating on social media that directs incoming SHS and TVET boarding students to pay for an "EduPack set" of items including mattresses, pillows, and trunks. The GES cautioned parents and prospective students against making payments based on the fake communication.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Angel Carbonu, former NAGRAT president, has warned that more than 54,000 candidates not placed in public SHSs or TVET institutions under the 2026 Free SHS/TVET programme could end up on the streets without another opportunity, cautioning that the situation carries serious social consequences, particularly for candidates from poor backgrounds.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Stephen Adei, former GIMPA rector, has argued that Ghana's reliance on boarding schools reflects a colonial legacy and called for greater investment in quality day schools within local communities, citing the need to focus on teacher development, infrastructure, and technology rather than elite boarding institutions.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A $350 million Dam Spillage Flood Control Project is set to begin in December 2026 and be completed by December 2028, involving construction of a reinforced concrete levee canal from the Weija Dam to the Atlantic Ocean to prevent downstream flooding. The initiative, led by the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly and Hi-Limit Group, will channel excess water directly to the ocean and develop inner town roads in Tetegu.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System has deployed additional personnel to resolution centres across the country to address long queues and delays in assisting parents with placement concerns. The ministry acknowledged that persistent delays stem from a mismatch between available vacancies and students' school preferences.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's One Student–One Tablet initiative, launched in March 2024 to support secondary and TVET students with educational resources, has successfully expanded technology access. However, according to a teacher and school counsellor, many students use the devices for gaming, entertainment, and social activities rather than for learning, raising questions about whether sufficient preparation exists for responsible use.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service Northern Regional Education Office opened its second-cycle school placement resolution window with only Category C schools available for selection, while Category A and B schools do not appear on the placement portal. Some parents have reported students were placed at schools that were not on their list of choices.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Student Loan Trust Fund CEO says more students have benefited from government student support interventions under the Mahama administration than during the Fund's previous 20 years of existence, citing increased government prioritisation of tertiary education financing. The Fund has disbursed GH¢210 million in enhanced student loans to 59,300 students this year alone.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Students Loan Trust Fund CEO says government is considering additional support for tertiary students with disabilities, including stipends and assistive learning devices, to complement existing aid that has so far spent GH¢10 million on tuition and residential payments.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Student Loan Trust Fund has disbursed GH¢210 million in enhanced student loans to 59,300 tertiary students this year, part of government efforts to ensure financial constraints do not prevent access to tertiary education. The Fund has also expanded support through the Student Loan Plus initiative, benefiting 1,997 students including 626 Ghana School of Law students.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwadaso Municipal Assembly has taken legal action against a resident of Atwima-Techiman for operating an improperly managed backyard poultry farm in a residential area following complaints from residents of Containermu about offensive odour, excessive noise, and health impacts including respiratory discomfort.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has proposed reforms allowing secondary school students to resit individual subjects they fail or repeat a class, and to have their academic performance recorded throughout their time in school rather than relying mainly on final examination results. He suggests the system should be linked to West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to provide a clearer picture of student performance over time, similar to university-level resit opportunities.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has called for increased teacher professional development to address the use of social media language and jargon in students' 2026 WASSCE examination scripts, framing it as an opportunity to strengthen teacher training and academic counselling rather than a crisis.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Ashanti Regional Coordinator of the Free Senior High School Secretariat has rejected allegations of bribery at the Kumasi Technical Institute's Placement Resolution Centre, assuring parents that the placement resolution exercise is completely free and that the Ghana Education Service does not charge for school placement.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has called for a national conversation on education, citing 183,233 students who completed secondary school without a credit pass in Core Mathematics, an English Language credit pass rate of 62.40 per cent (its lowest in four years), and allegations that 54,985 BECE candidates were initially denied automatic placement despite reported vacancies.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Education has warned students, parents and guardians against fake and digitally altered CSSPS placement slips circulating on social media, saying preliminary checks show they do not match official system records and have altered barcodes and QR codes. The Ministry has referred the matter to the Cyber Security Authority and advised the public to rely only on placement information from official channels.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UK High Commissioner Sabah Zita Benson has called for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to invest in Ghana's creative industry, particularly music, arts and tourism, noting that music plays a significant role in promoting Ghana internationally and driving tourism.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian music producer Agyei Mensah Miracle, known professionally as Mirakilouz Beatz, has spent nearly a decade in Ghana's music industry, working with artists including Kuami Eugene and Wendy Shay while also serving as an A&R at Tieme Music Distribution and pursuing ambitions to build a major African music production brand.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former professional tennis player and coach Naa Shika Adu will launch Vernacular of Play on 11 September 2026, a multidisciplinary art exhibition exploring connections between movement, language and cultural expression in sport and everyday life, created in collaboration with artist Reginald Kofi Boateng and supported by the Edward Osei Boakye Trust.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Joeboy has said he fancies getting married early, but would keep it private if he married now, only revealing it publicly when he had three or more children. He was influenced by Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson's statement that he wished he had married earlier.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian worship leader Cyril Hadzi has announced a new record as he continues building a catalogue centred on prayer, intimacy with God and worship. While further details about the project are yet to be released, the forthcoming record is expected to continue his ministry of worship-focused music.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Claudia Kwarteng-Lumor, founder of Kollage Media and Glitz Africa Magazine, said she had no expectations when starting the lifestyle publication despite discouragement from those who claimed Ghanaians do not like to read. She overcame early advertising challenges by maintaining consistency and quality, and differentiated the magazine by focusing on lifestyle content such as hair, makeup, fashion, and stories of returnees, which later led to the creation of Glitz Africa Fashion Week 15 years ago.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dancehall act Stonebwoy has responded to rapper Sarkodie's cautionary comments about artistes entertaining toxic fan wars, with Stonebwoy appearing to take issue and responding with subliminal shade before addressing Sarkodie more directly on social media, referencing past interactions between the two.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two, a new Ghanaian film produced by Bravado!, LL Productions, Apstairs Media and WM Media, follows a retired criminal living a conservative church life in Accra whose past resurfaces when his former boss reappears. The film explores themes of duality, good versus evil, and moral ambiguity, featuring actors including Marcus Koranteng and Gideon Boakye.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Coco Gauff saved two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6 7-6 (9-7) 6-2 and advance to a US Open semi-final against Elena Rybakina, who defeated Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-1 6-4. Gauff's comeback marks back-to-back Grand Slam semi-finals and her first in New York since winning the title in 2023.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku credited the Black Princesses' technical team for restoring the team's confidence after their opening loss to Ecuador, ahead of their 3-1 victory over Korea at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Okraku expressed optimism that the win will boost the team's confidence in their third group game.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Princesses defeated Korea 3-1 at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, with captain Sarah Nyarko named Player of the Match. Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkgren praised the performance and suggested several players could earn senior national team call-ups soon.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Julius Ben Emunah has announced his resignation as Accra Hearts of Oak Managing Director, ending a seven-month tenure that began in February 2026. Emunah, who previously served as Head of Competitions at the Ghana Football Association, said he remains a committed supporter of the club despite stepping down.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 Women's World Cup team lost 3-0 to Ecuador in their opening Group stage fixture in Poland. Head coach Charles Sampson described the game as "weird" but said the squad has overcome the shock and is ready to face South Korea in their next match.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 Women's World Cup head coach Charles Sampson says the team has been working on finishing and confidence in front of goal following a 3-0 Group stage loss to Ecuador in Poland. Sampson believes training focus on the final third will help Ghana be more clinical against South Korea.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 women's football team coach Charles Sampson says his players have moved past their 3-0 defeat to Ecuador and are prepared to bounce back against South Korea at the U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah will speak at Unstoppable Africa 2026 during UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York on September 21, discussing how better contracts, smarter scouting systems and stronger regional leagues can ensure African athletes' value remains within the continent's sporting institutions, clubs and communities.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, ending at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, snapping Alcaraz's 18-match Grand Slam winning streak. Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinals, guaranteeing an American man in Sunday's final.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association will host a Licence D Coaching Course in two batches at Liberty Stadium in Dansoman in September 2026, combining classroom and practical sessions to equip aspiring coaches with technical knowledge and safeguarding training.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-20 women's team will play South Korea in their second Group C match of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland after losing 3-0 to Ecuador in their opening game. A positive result against South Korea could help the Black Princesses progress from the group stage.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana has opened nominations for the 2026 SWAG Awards, inviting members to submit entries by September 30, 2026. Submissions will be evaluated by a committee chaired by Franklin Anane Gyimah based on performance, impact, discipline, and sporting achievement, with final approval by the SWAG Executive Committee and General Assembly.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Taekwondo Federation has appointed Mr Prince Ayim Brown as Communication Officer, effective immediately, to strengthen the federation's communication, media relations, public visibility and digital presence.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes retired champion Terence Crawford will come out of retirement to fight unified super-welterweight champion Jaron Ennis. The two exchanged words at a weekend broadcast and have continued publicly calling for the clash, with Hearn suggesting it could become boxing's biggest fight if Ennis becomes undisputed champion in his next two bouts.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Luis Enrique says PSG must step out of its "comfort zone" to win a third successive Champions League title, joining only Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich in that achievement. The coach backs his team despite a slow Ligue 1 start, saying they deserve better results and that small defensive improvements will pay dividends.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Top-seeded German Alexander Zverev defeated Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) to advance to the US Open quarter-finals, where he will face Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp. Zverev became the only man to reach the quarter-finals at all four Grand Slams this year.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Ghana defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has wagered $5,000 that Asante Kotoko will win the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League title, expressing his confidence despite Kotoko drawing 2-2 with Debibi United on the opening weekend.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's U-20 women's football team lost 3-0 to Ecuador in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, with head coach Charles Sampson citing poor early defending and lack of clinical finishing. The Black Princesses must now face South Korea in a critical Group C fixture.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City's Erling Haaland has described Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo as "the perfect Premier League player" in a YouTube documentary, praising his physical attributes and total package. The pair, who joined forces after Semenyo's transfer from AFC Bournemouth, scored 17 and 27 goals respectively in the league and helped City win the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed his move to Sheffield United on a one-year contract as a free agent after his Leicester City deal expired. The 34-year-old forward, who captained Ghana at the World Cup, joins the Championship club to complete their 25-man squad.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Liverpool and Atletico Madrid kick-start their 2026-27 Champions League campaign with a League Phase match at Anfield on Wednesday night, repeating a fixture from last season when Liverpool won 3-2 at home.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, pledged to promote inclusiveness and equal opportunities across Ghana's sports industry, committing to support construction of accessible sports facilities for athletes of all abilities and to collaborate with stakeholders to identify and nurture talented young people across the country.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko and Debibi United have been charged by the GFA for allegedly failing to publish video highlights of their opening league fixture (which ended 2-2) within 48 hours, with both clubs required to respond by Friday, September 11.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that the Accra Sports Stadium is currently the only approved venue in the country for the Black Stars' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The stadium is undergoing rehabilitation to meet CAF standards and is expected to be ready for Ghana's second Group C qualifier against The Gambia on September 27.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sheffield United have signed 34-year-old Jordan Ayew, who has won 124 caps for Ghana, on a free transfer until the end of the season after he left Leicester City following their League One relegation.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thirty players have been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, including Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, and Paris St-Germain's Ousmane Dembele. Lionel Messi is also nominated and seeking his ninth Ballon d'Or award, with the winner to be announced in London on 26 October.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has placed a $5,000 bet on Asante Kotoko to win the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League title, made during a 'Monday Stars' football game interaction in Accra. Kuffour expressed confidence in the Porcupine Warriors despite their 2-2 opening-day draw against Debibi United.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The First National Bank Accra Marathon will return in November with the restoration of the full 42.2km race and a new route through Accra, marking the fourth consecutive year of the bank's sponsorship partnership with the Dansoman Keep Fit Club.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-20 women's team defeated South Korea 3-1 in their second group-stage match at the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup, with goals from Sarah Nyarko, Ivy Osei Owusu, and Ruth Amponsah in the second half. The victory keeps Ghana's qualification hopes alive ahead of their final group-stage match against France.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hill Tennis Club and Ghana Tennis Federation celebrated Professor Bannerman Richter at the 2026 Fetu Afahyɛ Festival Tennis Tournament, recognizing him as Ghana's oldest active tennis player at 94 years old and awarding him a Lifetime Award for his decades of loyalty and mentorship to the sport.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Sports Fund held a press engagement with the Ghana Journalist Association to explain its role in supporting sports development through sustainable, transparent funding drawn from multiple sources including parliamentary allocations, sports lotteries, betting company fees, and event proceeds.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Debibi United coach Isaac Nii-Armah has apologised for "racist" comments about Asante Kotoko manager Eric Tinkler made after his side's 2-2 draw with Kotoko, saying he was "just expressing" himself and asking that the positive aspects of coaches' work be appreciated.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Princesses defeated South Korea 3–1 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup on Wednesday, bouncing back from an earlier 3–1 loss to Ecuador. Coach Charles Sampson praised his players for showing character, belief, and passion in the decisive victory that moves Ghana to second place in Group C.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian-American marketing executive's August 2026 wedding in Accra, attended by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personalities and filmed for television, illustrates Ghana's under-exploited advantage: celebrities voluntarily associate themselves with Ghana through personal milestones, reaching millions of followers without the country having to pay for endorsements.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Management Board of Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) has appointed Beauty Kabukie Apedoe as Chief Executive Officer. She brings experience in tourism and hospitality management, public relations, and strategic communications, and holds a bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from GIMPA, where she was named the best graduating student of the 2023 class.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US Central Command struck five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island in response to Iranian attacks on an American warship. Tehran then launched 20 missiles at a US base in Jordan, of which Jordan said it shot down 18, with two falling in unpopulated areas.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Togo's government has established an autonomous national agency to regulate and monitor medicines and health products, aiming to strengthen pharmaceutical safety amid concerns about substandard and falsified medicines and challenges in quality control, inspections, and market surveillance.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Bangkok cosmetic clinic told investigators that Nigerian influencer Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo requested a penis enlargement procedure in a single session despite doctor advice to split it into two sessions. Ubiribo died on March 6, less than a day after receiving hyaluronic acid filler injections; a post-mortem examination and toxicology investigation linked his death to the injection and a pulmonary embolism.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tunisian journalists and activists protested outside a court on Tuesday demanding the release of prominent journalist Mohamed Yousfi, editor-in-chief of Al-Qatiba, who was arrested on charges of illicit enrichment and money laundering that critics say are fabricated to silence him for his criticism of President Kais Saied. Rights groups say the arrest and prosecution of several media figures this year aim to create a climate of fear among journalists.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in Equatorial Guinea pulled firearms on migrants deported from the United States, according to witnesses and video footage, during an altercation over mobile phone access at a hotel in Malabo. Deportees have complained of inadequate medical care, denial of legal assistance, and severe psychological distress.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 22-year-old Singaporean man pleaded guilty in the US to leading an international racketeering conspiracy that stole $245 million in bitcoin and laundered the proceeds through luxury spending. He faces a maximum 20-year prison sentence.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Health Organisation says shortages of trained staff, operational partners, and funding are hampering efforts to expand the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the outbreak spreads beyond its initial epicentre in Bunia to six provinces. The Bundibugyo species of Ebola has killed 3,175 people and infected more than 6,000, and WHO estimates around 5,000 additional health workers are needed to reach planned capacity of 3,000 treatment beds.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A fault at air traffic control provider NATS caused up to 1,000 flight cancellations across the UK on Wednesday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. Delays are expected to continue, and the Transport Secretary has summoned NATS boss Martin Rolfe to answer questions about the disruption.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A US-based tech watchdog found 332 paid ads containing artificial intelligence-generated child sexual abuse material on Facebook and Instagram over 10 months, with 84 appearing in India—78 of them after the Indian government ordered Meta to remove such content.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 78-year-old retired British nurse who moved to Sweden 22 years ago faces deportation after failing to submit a formal residence application following Brexit. She and her husband were unaware of the requirement until 2023, and her multiple appeals have been rejected.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after President Trump posted a map showing Iceland, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered by the American flag and labelled "United States of America". Iceland's foreign minister called the post "completely inappropriate".
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government said it will introduce legislation to force tech firms to prevent children from taking or sharing nude images on mobile devices, after determining that current proposals from Apple and Google do not adequately address the scale of the issue.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US has imposed import bans on Canadian products including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods, and motorbikes through executive orders, effective 29 September, in retaliation for Canada's tariffs on American goods. Trade negotiations between the countries collapsed in late August, and both nations have expressed concerns about rising prices and falling customer numbers.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Joey Barton, 44, has been denied bail and will remain in custody until his trial in March 2027 on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent over an alleged March 2024 attack on Kevin Lynch at a golf club in Liverpool.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Six months since the US and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran on February 28, the immediate threat has shifted from military strikes to sustained economic pressure. Iran's survival of the initial campaign is now complicated by an economic siege with no apparent resolution, moving beyond the military phase that followed the October 7, 2023 aftermath and the June 2025 twelve-day war.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A major air traffic failure on Tuesday disrupted British aviation, resulting in the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights and leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded; Transport minister Heidi Alexander summoned NATS boss Martin Rolfe to explain the shutdown amid renewed pressure on the provider's reliability.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers, in the biggest declared wave of attacks on shipping by both sides since a six-month-old war began. The attacks sent oil prices surging, with Brent crude breaching $100 a barrel for the first time since July, and the U.S. average retail diesel price hit a fresh all-time high above $5.94 a gallon.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tung Chee-hwa, who led Hong Kong after the city returned to Chinese rule from Britain in July 1997, has died at age 89. His tenure was marked by the Asian Financial Crisis, two major epidemics, and historic protests; he resigned in 2005.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly released files show toxic air quality was recorded in Manhattan soon after the 9/11 attacks even as officials downplayed health risks to the public, with asbestos found "nearly everywhere" tested near Ground Zero. According to US health officials, illnesses related to the dust and smoke from the towers' collapse have claimed more lives than the nearly 3,000 who died in the attacks.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A South Korean court has ordered gaming tycoon Kwon Hyuk-bin to pay his ex-wife 2.55 trillion won ($1.87bn) in assets, the largest divorce settlement in the country's history. Kwon, founder of video game company Smilegate, was ordered to transfer a 35% stake in the company to his wife Lee Hwa-jin plus 65bn won in cash.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Evan Hubinger, a safety researcher at Anthropic, has stated there is a greater than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans" within the next decade, warning that while current models pose low risk, the technology may soon become able to improve itself and pose an existential threat. His warning comes amid reports that Anthropic withheld its latest model from the UK's AI Safety Institute, and follows recent AI safety incidents including cyber-attacks by AI agents at major firms.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway's King Harald V, who reigned for more than three decades and died at 89, was laid to rest on Wednesday after 13 days of national mourning. A solemn procession from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral drew tens of thousands of people, and was attended by royal guests and heads of state from around the world, including Ukraine's President Zelenskiy.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Gambian President Adama Barrow announced plans to install 24 megawatts of generation capacity by end of October and a 50-megawatt solar plant following violent protests over extended power outages in Banjul and nearby cities. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters who burned tyres and blocked roads, demanding Barrow's resignation during his re-election campaign.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial has begun for 14 men accused of smuggling-related charges following a November 2021 incident in which at least 31 migrants and asylum seekers died attempting to cross the Channel to the UK. Prosecutors say the defendants launched an overcrowded, unseaworthy boat lacking proper life jackets; 114 civil parties, including victims' families, are involved in the three-week trial.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel has given Britain a 30-day deadline to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to sanctions on settlement goods announced by Britain, France, and Canada. Israel has also barred 12 British politicians from entry, ordered British officials and diplomats to leave the West Bank and Gaza coordination centre, and prohibited Britain from training Palestinian security forces.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump gave tens of thousands of dollars in cash gifts to executive assistant Natalie Harp, communications adviser Margo Martin, deputy director Chamberlain Harris, and director of Oval Office operations Walt Nauta, raising federal ethics concerns since government employees are generally barred from receiving compensation beyond their salaries. The White House says the gifts complied with ethics rules.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Sadiq, met with Barbados's High Commissioner to Ghana to discuss strengthening cooperation in aviation, tourism, trade, education, culture, migration, security, reparations and multilateral affairs, building on recent high-level engagements between the two nations.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cost management should distinguish between value-creating spending and unnecessary expenditure; poorly considered cuts can damage customer experience, employee capability, and innovation, while smart spending protects future growth and competitiveness.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that high debt-to-GDP ratios do not inevitably harm nations; what matters is whether borrowed funds expand productive capacity and are used responsibly. The article cites examples of countries with debt exceeding 100–200% of GDP that remain economically stable, and notes that Ghana's debt crisis reflects how money was spent rather than how much was borrowed.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Scholars and development practitioners gathering at a conference in Jirapa have called to dismantle Western epistemic hegemony and embed development policies within indigenous African knowledge systems. The Vice-Chancellor of UBIDS warned that indigenous knowledge systems must not be treated as "static museum pieces" but as dynamic frameworks capable of addressing structural injustice and modern crises.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →