A private legal practitioner has declared his intention to contest the position of Bono Regional Secretary for the NDC, pledging to strengthen grassroots structures and help the party retain its 11 parliamentary seats in the region while recapturing Jaman South Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A private legal practitioner has declared his intention to contest the position of Bono Regional Secretary for the NDC, pledging to strengthen grassroots structures and help the party retain its 11 parliamentary seats in the region while recapturing Jaman South Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians of quality roads under his Big Push infrastructure programme but says the project must be rolled out in phases due to budget constraints. The government is prioritizing major arterial corridors and trunk roads before extending to feeder roads, with the Wa-Han-Tumu-Navrongo road project expected to be commissioned next year.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
TV host Jimmy Kimmel says his interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on television due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission under Donald Trump's presidency. Kimmel said the FCC threatened him and his show over editorial decisions and guest bookings, and the interview will be posted on YouTube instead; a White House spokesman denied the FCC head threatened Kimmel regarding the interview.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—to uphold the Constitution, administer justice without fear or favour, and remain independent when handling politically sensitive cases. He stressed that their authority depends on public confidence and that they must protect citizens' rights and ensure no individual or institution is above the law.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea has denied reports that he abandoned the case of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, dismissing such claims as "wretched and vile propaganda" and attributing them to a dispute over a document the prosecution alleges is fake. Atta Akyea said the document was admitted into evidence without objection and his legal team is preparing a "very solid and credible submission of no case" while challenging the media trial of the matter.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama raised concerns at the SIGA Governing Boards and CEOs Conference 2026 about Ghana's state-owned enterprises holding aggregate liabilities of approximately GH¢282 billion as of December 2025, despite holding assets worth GH¢407.85 billion, noting that some categories of public entities recorded significant deficits.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Dr Clemence Gyato over the August 22 demolition of the Accra Race Course at Borteyman, as investigators seek to determine who ordered the destruction and under what authority. The Accra Turf Club reports that approximately 200 armed men with heavy machinery demolished over 100 horse stables, track railings and other structures, prompting horse racing community members to demonstrate and petition the government.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund has warned that continued appointment of active politicians to Ghana's State-Owned Enterprise boards could weaken corporate governance and accountability, citing examples including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and Volta River Authority where board chairs and members are political appointees.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has cautioned Board Chairs of State-Owned Enterprises to stop meddling in day-to-day operations, emphasizing that boards should focus on strategic direction, policy, and oversight while management handles routine decisions. He stressed that boards govern and management manages, and that a board assuming operational responsibility weakens accountability.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court judges—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Justice Tony Forson—and urged them to let the Constitution guide their decisions and remain unmoved by public pressures or political interests.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has notified the law firm of Jonathan A. Alua of a tax audit covering 2023–2025, roughly one week after he filed a Supreme Court case against the authority and Attorney-General challenging the GRA Commissioner-General's powers over passenger baggage tax exemptions. The GRA stated the audit does not imply wrongdoing.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly inaugurated Supreme Court Judges—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Tony Forson—were sworn in by President Mahama at the Presidency. Justice Essah assured on behalf of the judges that they would be independent enough to decide according to law, interpreting and applying it faithfully, impartially, and courageously.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has raised concerns that the Minister of Foreign Affairs's announced figures for the 2026 evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa at a cost of GH¢49.72 million cannot be fully verified against underlying records, citing discrepancies with earlier public accounts.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama has directed state-owned enterprises and public institutions to recruit and promote staff strictly on merit, warning that political connections, personal relationships and proximity to power must not substitute for competence, integrity and performance. He also warned boards and managements against conflicts of interest, abuse of office and wasteful expenditure, directing that procurement be lawful and competitive.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama has warned that government will no longer absorb persistent financial losses incurred by State-Owned Enterprises, urging their boards and management teams to improve efficiency, accountability and profitability, and that leadership positions must be tied to measurable performance, value creation and profitability.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Trades Union Congress supports extending Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, but only if accompanied by stronger governance reforms to prevent prolonged misgovernance and strengthen democratic institutions.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Daniel Baah Achamfour, the Ashanti Regional Deputy Secretary of the NDC, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Regional Secretary, citing four years of service under Dr. Frank Amoakohene and experience gained from working across the region's constituencies.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Peter Obi clarified on Arise Television that he never rejected an offer to become former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's running mate, stating no such offer was ever presented to him. His comment comes amid political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections as opposition figures explore possible alliances.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
An Africa Policy Lens poll of 976 NPP constituency and regional executives conducted July–August 2026 shows John Boadu leading the National Chairman race with 38.6% support, followed by Boakye Agyarko at 20.7%, but nearly a third of delegates remain undecided, keeping the contest competitive.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A nationwide poll of 976 NPP constituency and regional executives by Africa Policy Lens found John Boadu leading the Chairman race with 38.6% support, while Justin Kodua Frimpong (JFK) holds a commanding lead for General Secretary with 61.4%, though significant portions of delegates remain undecided.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP 2028 presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia engaged leaders of Ghana's Junior Doctors Association, medical students' associations, and student leaders to discuss training conditions, timely postings, welfare, and career progression affecting young healthcare professionals.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama began a two-day visit to the Upper West Region on September 11–12 as part of his nationwide 'Resetting Ghana Tour' to engage citizens and stakeholders on his government's development agenda, highlighting progress and addressing regional development needs.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
APL research projects former MP Nana Akomea to win the NPP First Vice National Chairman position, leading competitors by 21.5 percentage points among surveyed delegates and stakeholders. The actual winner will be determined by accredited NPP delegates in the party's internal elections.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is rolling out updated road traffic regulations covering commercial motorcycles and tricycles, vehicle licensing, driver requirements, road safety, and digital traffic enforcement. The new framework, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025 and Road Traffic Regulations 2026 with 247 regulations, replaces 2012 rules and is being disseminated by the Transport Ministry with the NRSA, DVLA, and police.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority Chief Whip has accused the IMF of showing political bias against the NDC government following the Fund's assessment of governance in Ghana's state-owned enterprises, arguing that the IMF criticises NDC administrations over practices also prevalent under NPP rule. The IMF report identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness, noting that appointments remain highly political and centralised in the Presidency despite Ghana's framework intended to make them merit-based.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sefwi Wiawso Constituency Chairman of the NPP has accused the NDC's eight regional MPs of failing to pressure President Mahama to honour campaign promises to cocoa farmers, including polytanks for irrigation and a cocoa price of over GH¢6,000 per bag; the current price is GH¢2,500.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The IMF has raised concerns about the politicisation of boards and chief executive appointments at Ghana's State-Owned Enterprises, saying boards of major SOEs are largely dominated by political appointees, with board chairs frequently being ministers, MPs, or prominent party officials, which the IMF says departs significantly from OECD guidelines that caution against active politicians serving on SOE boards.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Parliament's Minority has questioned the government's reported GH¢49 million expenditure for evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, requesting detailed records to verify the spending despite supporting the evacuation itself.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—bringing the total number appointed by him since January 7, 2025 to 10. The three were approved by Parliament on August 27, 2026, despite opposition from the Minority who objected to the expedited vetting timeline.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has launched Operation WATER SHIELD, a sustained national enforcement campaign to protect Ghana's major rivers, watersheds and water resources from illegal mining. The operation will target the Birim, Ankobra, Tano, Bia, Pra and Offin Rivers, as well as affected sections of the Black and White Volta systems, working from source areas through downstream communities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has questioned what advice he could seek from predecessor Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum on Ghana's education challenges, saying the current administration inherited an education sector facing infrastructure deficits, food shortages under Free SHS, and the burden of the double-track system introduced under Adutwum's tenure.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Zongo Chiefs Conference in Accra, Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II called for closer cooperation between Zongo community leaders and traditional authorities to strengthen peaceful coexistence and development. He stressed the need for clear communication channels and dialogue to prevent disputes and resolve misunderstandings.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama assured residents of the Upper West and Upper East regions that the Wa-Han road will be completed before the end of 2027 as part of the government's Big Push infrastructure programme, citing its importance in connecting the two regional capitals.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Minister visited Yefri and Busunya secondary schools to inspect ongoing GETFund classroom and dormitory projects. The minister expressed hope that these infrastructure projects will help address overcrowding and enable the government to end the double-track senior high school system.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices have pledged to uphold Ghana's Constitution and laws and administer justice without fear or favour. Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, speaking on behalf of the three, emphasised that judicial authority is exercised in service to the Ghanaian people and pledged the Justices would hear every case with fairness and impartiality, decide according to law, and act with courage and integrity.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hajia Nura Quaye has been declared Ayawaso Central Women Organiser of the New Patriotic Party following a recount after the initial contest was marred by controversy. She called for unity among party members to work towards winning the 2028 elections and regaining the Ayawaso Central seat lost to the NDC in 2024.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
More than 100 District Courts across Ghana's 16 regions are reportedly operating without magistrates, causing prolonged delays in case hearings. A judge disclosed that some affected courts have gone more than eight months without regular sittings, while 134 applicants shortlisted for magistrate appointments await presidential approval since June 2026.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama has told State-Owned Enterprises that the government will no longer continue to absorb their persistent financial losses, demanding improved efficiency, accountability and profitability from boards and management teams. He stressed that leadership positions must be tied to measurable performance and value creation, and that SOE assets belong to the Ghanaian people.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for urgent government action on drug trafficking, warning that Ghana risks becoming a "cocaine coast" if authorities fail to address growing narcotics consignments linked to the country. He has demanded a full-scale inquiry involving multiple ministries and agencies and questioned whether officials should be held accountable.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has established a technical committee with representatives from various Christian groupings to examine the stalled National Cathedral project, focusing on funding and location issues. The committee is expected to complete its work within a month and submit recommendations to the Local Government Minister and President.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Democracy Not for Sale project convened its third regional dialogue in Koforidua on August 28, 2026, bringing together representatives of local government, civic education, electoral administration, and human rights oversight to examine the growing influence of money in Ghana's democratic processes. The forum was grounded in field survey data from more than 300 interactions and 141 structured respondent interviews across the Koforidua metropolis.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra-based fintech SusuPaa won dual awards at the Moolre Startup Cup, a four-month national buildathon competition. The platform digitises Ghana's susu system and informal savings institutions by automating tasks traditionally done on paper by collectors and cooperatives.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The second JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair clinic opened Friday at Marina Mall in Accra, drawing prospective homeowners, investors and patrons to explore housing solutions from players in banking, real estate, construction, security, renewable energy and technology sectors. Visitors sought advice on financing, property acquisition, construction and renovation, with mortgage financing and Republic Bank's solutions drawing particular interest.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's real GDP grew six per cent in the second quarter of 2026, led by Information and Communication Technology sub-sectors, but this represented a 0.6 percentage point slowdown compared to 6.6 per cent growth in the same quarter of 2025, driven largely by slower agriculture growth.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL Group CEO Edward Bawa, in his first year of leading the oil marketing company with no prior experience in the sector, attributes his smooth transition to the company's strong human capital, established structures, and internal policies. He cited the onboarding process from department heads and staff support as key factors in making the transition feel seamless despite his unfamiliarity with the industry.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Bawa, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GOIL PLC, says his transition into leading the oil marketing company has been smoother than anticipated, crediting the supportive environment, staff commitment, and onboarding process at the company. Bawa, who had not previously led an oil marketing company, joined GOIL over a year ago with mixed feelings but found the management and staff support made the transition easier than expected.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's UK High Commissioner told the Asante Business Summit in London that Ghana's home to the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat reinforces the country's position as a gateway to Africa and platform for business expansion into continental markets. She emphasized the role of traditional leadership alongside government and private enterprise in realizing Ghana's economic potential.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL and Star Oil are engaged in an intense price war for market share, but their chief executives maintain a businesslike relationship conducted largely through social media. GOIL CEO Edward Bawa says the competition is strictly business and has never become personal, despite the aggressive fight for customers.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The second JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair opens today at Marina Mall in Accra, running September 11–13 and bringing together banking, real estate, construction, and technology sectors to help prospective homeowners explore building, financing, and home improvement solutions.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An IMF Technical Assistance Report found that 87 percent of contracts under COCOBOD's cocoa roads investment portfolio were directly awarded without competitive tendering, reflecting broader weaknesses in procurement, project costing, and contract management within the state-owned enterprise.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMF's Technical Assistance Report identified significant financial and procurement weaknesses in the energy and roads sectors, with more than 15 percent of payables and 6.4 percent of procurement commitments breaching public financial management regulations. The report specifically highlights the Electricity Company of Ghana over procurement and contractual weaknesses, citing a Ghana Audit Service finding that ECG acquired electricity meters valued at approximately US$145 million through 50 contracts without complying with the Public Procurement Act, and notes that unsolicited "take-or-pay" Power Purchase Agreements have created ongoing financial obligations pressuring the energy sector.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
According to an IMF Technical Assistance Report based on the 2024 Auditor-General findings, State-Owned Enterprises accumulated approximately GH¢18.6 billion in financial irregularities, with outstanding debtors and loans accounting for GH¢12.54 billion of the total. The IMF warned that persistent financial weaknesses could increase government's fiscal exposure and called for stronger oversight and governance of SOEs.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Cash has unveiled Telecel Shop, an e-commerce marketplace integrated into the Telecel Play App that connects customers with merchants across Ghana. Developed in partnership with Flood Pte Ltd, the platform offers secure payments, multiple fulfillment options, and enables merchants to onboard through the Telecel MerchantPro App.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Gold Chirano Limited has awarded scholarships to 24 students through two schemes, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 162. The ceremony also recognised 21 graduates, bringing the total number of graduates under the programme to 54.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Development Bank Ghana says the ICT sector requires targeted financing instruments and business development support rather than one-size-fits-all approaches, citing a nationwide study that identified financing, policy alignment, investor readiness and business development as major barriers.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has welcomed the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, which is expected to take effect from October 1, 2026, following Parliament's passage of a new Excise Duty Act and presidential assent. The Association said the reform would support local value addition, manufacturing, employment creation and economic growth.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is among nine African countries where average incomes have more than doubled since 1990, with GDP per capita rising from about US$1,850 in 1990 to approximately US$7,360 in 2025, according to data from Our World in Data. The economic expansion has contributed to improvements in living standards, including declines in extreme poverty and child mortality.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana equipped about 200 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Greater Accra Region with digital solutions through its SME Business Clinic. The YellowBiz suite provides stable internet connectivity, website creation, Microsoft 365 with Teams, affordable voice and data services, doctor-on-call services, and insurance cover, along with MoMo loans in partnership with banks.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Bank of Ghana has announced that customers who repeatedly issue dud cheques will be barred from accessing new credit from banks and financial institutions for one year. Repeat offenders classified after three dud cheques within one year face escalating penalties (10%, 15%, 20% of cheque face value) and a three-year cheque-issuing prohibition, aimed at restoring confidence in cheques as a payment method.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Sand and Stone and Tipper Drivers Association has rejected a proposed 70 per cent increase in sand and gravel loading charges by NASSTTU Sand Winners, calling it unjustified and potentially harmful to truck drivers, customers and the construction industry. The association is urging authorities to suspend and review the increase, and has raised concerns about alleged assault and harassment of its members by NAIMOS officers.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Mahama inspected the 24-hour market project at Nadowli in the Upper West Region and commended the contractor for making good progress. He said the government is constructing 24-hour markets in all 261 constituencies and expects contractors to have the financial capacity to begin work with their own resources before receiving payment at 15 per cent completion.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Agentic commerce describes autonomous AI agents that research, compare, negotiate, and complete purchases on behalf of users or businesses with minimal human intervention, representing an evolution of traditional e-commerce as the industry grows toward $8 trillion by 2027.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Consolidated Bank Ghana has launched a dedicated loan initiative for persons with disabilities aimed at deepening financial inclusion beyond account ownership towards sustainable enterprise development. The programme combines access to finance with financial literacy and responsible business management, selecting beneficiaries based on enterprise commitment and growth potential.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Consolidated Bank Ghana's Deputy Managing Director says the bank will expand its pilot financial inclusion initiative for persons with disabilities across the country, moving beyond grants towards sustainable access to finance and practical financial literacy.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited's Managing Director announced a dedicated financing initiative for entrepreneurs with disabilities, aiming to broaden access to formal credit while maintaining responsible lending standards. The bank has onboarded 119 participants under its PWD Financial Inclusion Programme, funding minimum account opening balances and granting service-fee waivers to reduce barriers to formal banking.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The second JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair is running until Sunday at Marina Mall in Accra, featuring housing and property sector players offering services in banking, real estate, construction, home improvement, security, renewable energy and technology to help prospective and current homeowners understand financing and homeownership options.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana released guidelines for non-interest banking in January 2026 and inaugurated the Non-Interest Financial Advisory Council in August 2026, promising to issue the first non-interest banking license by year-end. The central bank has consulted Christian organizations to clarify that non-interest banking is not designed to promote one religion over another.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says the government cannot undertake all the country's road projects at once due to budget limits, and will implement Big Push projects in phases, prioritising major trunk roads linking regional capitals before moving to feeder roads.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has agreed with the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) to provide members access to loan facilities for tricycles, personal and group loans. MUSIGA will vet applicants to ensure they meet MASLOC criteria and have capacity to repay.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza announced that major roads built under the government's Big Push initiative will be tolled after completion, including the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, using a multi-lane electronic tolling system. The government has re-enacted the Road Fund for sustainable road maintenance financing and obtained Parliament's approval for a 20-year public-private partnership concession in July 2026.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. has launched three Geely electrified vehicles in Ghana: the all-electric EX5 SUV, plug-in hybrid EX5 EM-i, and all-electric EX2, featuring fast DC charging, energy efficiency, and advanced driver-assistance systems.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Property buyers in Ghana must budget beyond the headline purchase price; the true cost includes stamp duty, legal fees, registration, and VAT—which changed significantly on 1 January 2026—with the total depending on whether the purchase is from a private seller or developer.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign and diaspora buyers in Ghana face legal distinctions between freehold (unlimited ownership) and leasehold (fixed-term rights), with the Land Act 2020 governing what non-citizens can hold. Most Ghanaian land is held by traditional authorities as stool, skin, clan, or family land, which shapes ownership rights available to buyers.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
aQuaaba by Quao Realty allows investors to own fully managed resort units at Akosombo starting from $100,500, with the resort handling all operations and guest services while owners receive returns.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's property market is rising, but at a modest and uneven pace, against a macro backdrop that turned more cautious in mid-2026. Growth is driven by recovery in the first half of the year, with construction cost inflation falling to 3.9 percent year-on-year in January 2026 and lending rates dropping to 16.3 percent by April 2026.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The second JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair opened at Marina Mall in Accra on Friday, September 11, drawing homeowners, investors and patrons to explore housing solutions from leading players in banking, real estate, construction, renewable energy and related sectors.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The second JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair Clinic, running through Sunday at Marina Mall in Accra, brings together prospective homeowners, property seekers, and industry professionals to showcase banking, real estate, construction, home improvement, security, renewable energy, and technology solutions.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana visited the proposed Gomoa Special Economic Zone site following an earlier meeting with Canadian investors to explore a strategic partnership aimed at mobilising Canadian investment, expertise and technology to develop the zone into what is expected to be Africa's largest industrial park.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, said the government will not back down on pursuing local beneficiation of mineral resources, including refining bauxite to alumina and developing processing capacity, rather than exporting raw materials. He said Ghana has made a deliberate choice to move away from exporting raw ore and instead develop the capacity to process minerals locally, while working with investors aligned with this policy direction.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minerals Commission is developing minimum wage and tender benchmarks for contract mining firms to prevent underbidding and protect worker pay, as the country requires miners to shift surface operations to Ghanaian-owned contractors and underground operations to joint ventures with at least 50% local ownership by December 31.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Eni Ghana and Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd have signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Government of Ghana for offshore petroleum blocks GH WB 3 and GH WB 8 in the Tano Basin, covering approximately 2,100 square kilometres, paving the way for finalisation of Petroleum Agreements.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The International Energy Agency forecasts global coal demand will rise 1.2% in 2026 to a record 8.94 billion tonnes, driven by disruptions to oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S.-Iran war began, encouraging higher coal-based electricity generation in countries with spare coal capacity. Future demand depends on whether shipping traffic through Hormuz recovers; if the strait remains largely closed to LNG shipments, coal demand could increase further.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture, in partnership with FarmMate LTD, is launching the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) to build a year-round domestic tomato value chain and reduce annual imports of over USD 400 million. The initiative aims to achieve 400,000 tonnes of annual national tomato production through contract farming, structured finance, crop insurance, and guaranteed market access.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Prof Kwame Gyan has cautioned prospective homeowners to conduct thorough checks on location, accessibility, flood risk, land dispute history, and ownership status before buying land, warning that seemingly attractive plots could expose buyers to flooding, litigation, and ownership disputes.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Actress and film producer Salma Mumin has refuted allegations by Afia Schwarzenegger that she was romantically involved with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah. In an interview on Joy Prime's Changes show, Mumin stated she had never met Debrah and denied any romantic relationship with him.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greenwich Meridian Network, a humanitarian volunteer organization, held a sod-cutting ceremony on September 10, 2026, to launch renovation of the Senior Correctional Centre kitchen in Accra. The project will include installing new windows and doors, terrazzo flooring and wall tiling, upgrading electrical systems, and painting, aiming to improve hygiene, safety, and food preparation conditions for inmates and staff.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is shifting from paying patients' medical bills to addressing structural healthcare gaps, investing in cardiac centres in Kumasi and Tamale, a cancer facility at Korle Bu, and a US$10 million Diagnostic and Imaging Centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The Fund's strategy, informed by a nationwide healthcare needs assessment, combines financial assistance, medical equipment and infrastructure, specialist training and research into non-communicable diseases.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's youth have pledged to take an active role in the country's climate response by monitoring climate spending, translating climate policies into local languages, and appointing climate advocates across all 16 regions. The article argues that youth participation in climate monitoring and decision-making is essential given climate change's direct impact on their livelihoods, jobs, food security, and environment.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Tarkwa Circuit Court sentenced 20-year-old Kelvin Oppong to 15 years imprisonment for defiling a 14-year-old student after posing as a pastor and drugging her in Nsuaem, Western Region.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Education Service is rolling out EduPack packages to Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools from August to September 2026, aiming to reduce personal items students bring to school and limit bedbug infestations in boarding facilities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Health Organisation says 3.8 per cent of adults in Ghana have considered suicide and 2.3 per cent have attempted suicide, with suicidal thoughts particularly common among young people. The WHO has called for intensified prevention efforts and stronger support systems, commending Ghana's 2023 decriminalisation of attempted suicide as a shift from punishment to care.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A tipper truck lost brake control and collided with several vehicles, motorbikes, tricycles and shops along the Krofrom-Tafo-Nhyiaeso stretch in Ashanti Region, killing one person and injuring several others. The driver reported brake failure while traveling from Tema to Burkina Faso.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga has called for comprehensive redevelopment of Zongo communities to address sanitation, housing and infrastructure challenges while keeping residents in place. He emphasised that transformation is possible without displacing people and will require collaboration between government, traditional authorities and community leaders.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A female passenger died and eight others were injured when a Toyota Corolla collided with two Opel Astra taxis at Matsekorpe Junction on the Sege-Kasseh stretch of the Tema-Aflao Highway on Tuesday. Two of the injured were reported in critical condition at Sege Polyclinic.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utility Regulatory Commission's Executive Secretary says the Commission will not compromise on its responsibilities regarding the Kpeve Headworks after a resort development nearby sacrificed buffer zone requirements and affected water supplies to communities including Ho. A PURC team visited the site and observed the developer constructing an embankment to protect the intake point, but noted that more work is needed.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Peace Council has trained 60 women in Kansogo, Bawku West District, to identify and counter violent extremist narratives as part of the "Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in the Atlantic Corridor" project funded by Denmark and Norway through UNDP. The training targeted young women active on social media to equip them with skills to disseminate counter-narratives and support peace efforts in vulnerable communities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency has given Battor Catholic Hospital Mortuary Annex 14 days to account for the disappearance of a deceased woman's body from the facility. Preliminary investigations identified gaps in processes at the mortuary, though the bereaved family says they were not directly engaged by the agency despite being present during its visit.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Provident Insurance Limited has partnered with Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital's Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence and the Ghana Association of Urological Surgeons to launch the 2026 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, themed "Early Detection Saves Lives," while also supporting Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana as part of a broader month of cancer initiatives.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection described social protection as a critical pillar of national development and said no individual or family should be left without support due to poverty or vulnerability. She highlighted the government's commitment through the enactment of the Social Protection Act, 2025, and related regulations to build a more coordinated and inclusive social protection system.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Overlord of Mamprugu Traditional Area has appealed to the government to increase health professionals posted to the North East Region, citing persistent staff shortages undermining healthcare delivery and calling for measures to attract and retain workers.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Kumasi-based lawyer has emphasised that touching a dead person's property without legal permission from the court is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment under Ghana's Wills Act and Administration of Estates Act. Only an Executor named in a Will or an Administrator approved by Court with Letters of Administration may lawfully handle a deceased's estate.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Prof. John K. M. Mawutor, Vice Chancellor of UPSA, outlined his "Mawutor Mandate" for ethical entrepreneurship at the Engineering in Africa Conference 2026, arguing that professional success must be rooted in moral integrity and character, not technical skill alone.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
About 55,000 children failed to enter Senior House after failing Mathematics or English in the BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination). The Chronicle's reflective piece questions not just the children's performance but the responsibility of the education system, teachers, and policymakers in identifying and addressing when students first began falling behind.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Lagos State has recorded 53 suspected diphtheria cases in 2026, of which six tested positive; all confirmed cases were managed and contacts traced, with officials saying there is currently no widespread outbreak in the state despite active cases in other parts of Nigeria.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Legal practitioner Professor Kwame Gyan has recounted how he gave up a well-paying career in the United States to return to Ghana, saying his experience demonstrates that there is value in staying home and identifying opportunities despite the country's challenges. His account was made during a Joy FM discussion about whether Ghana is worth staying in, sparked by recent comments from the Ghana Tourism Authority's Deputy CEO about opportunities available in the country.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has charged District Directors of Health Services to take ownership of implementing the Free Primary Healthcare policy, stating that its success depends on what happens at the district and community levels, and that the policy complements the National Health Insurance Scheme to strengthen preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pupils at Sikaa Presby Basic School in Nkoranza North District can now study in safer conditions after the Nkoranza North District Assembly constructed a new three-unit classroom block, replacing years of challenges with a leaking and storm-damaged structure that had disrupted teaching and caused pupil absenteeism.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GIMPA is strengthening engagement with African institutions and governments through the GIMPA Africa Initiative, aimed at promoting collaboration, knowledge-sharing and institutional development. The rector said the initiative will help bring African institutions together to learn from each other, with GIMPA's expertise in management, leadership and public administration adapted to the needs and circumstances of individual countries.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Kwame Gyan, a legal practitioner specialising in land and property law, has urged prospective homeowners to engage qualified built-environment professionals and obtain all necessary permits before beginning construction, citing Ghana's building laws and the Local Governance Act 2016 which requires building permits as a legal requirement.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An agricultural engineer at the University of Cape Coast warns that some locally-manufactured agro-processing machines, including fufu pounding machines and corn mills, expose consumers to dangerous bacterial contamination due to substandard production practices, lack of enforceable manufacturing standards, and use of unsuitable materials such as mild or galvanised steel instead of stainless steel.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GIMPA's Rector disclosed that the public institution receives no regular financial support from government, operating instead under financial autonomy that requires it to generate and manage its own funds, though it occasionally receives government support for specific projects.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GIMPA's Director Professor Samuel Kwaku Bonsu revealed that the institution was forced to borrow money to sustain operations after the COVID-19 pandemic shut it down for approximately 11 months, during which it generated no revenue but continued paying salaries and other operational costs, eventually depleting its reserves.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Enterprise Properties Limited, a subsidiary of Enterprise Group, presented educational materials and backpacks containing learning resources and copies of the Young Investor's Compass to 200 pupils from four basic schools in Odododiodio Constituency, Accra, as part of its 15th anniversary celebration.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Spartan Ives Limited, operators of Polo Beach Club in Accra, has filed for an injunction to restrain Labadi Beach Hotel from demolishing the Club, following threats by Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat. The two entities are locked in a High Court dispute over beachfront land, with Labadi Beach Hotel claiming the area is government-owned and subject to a buffer zone policy, while Polo Beach denies the allegations.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Employees of GCB Bank PLC donated drip stands, bedside lockers, episiotomy and delivery sets, bedsheets and delivery beds to the maternity ward of Ketu South Municipal Hospital in Aflao. The donation was made as part of GCB's 2026 Staff Community Impact Programme, in which more than 4,500 employees are participating through 95 community projects across Ghana.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Headmaster of Mansoman Senior High School says the school initially had more than 600 students placed but numbers are dropping as students and parents change placements to other schools, leaving some institutions with vacancies despite adequate facilities and teachers.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A debate on Joy FM's Super Morning Show explored whether Ghanaians should remain in the country to pursue opportunities or travel abroad. Ghana Tourism Authority Deputy Chief Executive Officer Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana argued that Ghana still has significant opportunities, while listeners raised concerns about limited access to capital and jobs making it difficult for young people to stay.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The founder of the Korklu Foundation says persons with disabilities possess significant entrepreneurial potential and need targeted support to strengthen and expand their businesses. She noted that many PWDs are already entrepreneurs with established businesses and the determination to improve their livelihoods, and that society often underestimates their capabilities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority says it will begin refunding the GH¢41 registration fee to eligible national service personnel by Monday or Tuesday. The refund applies to those who paid the fee under the old registration system, which was shut down due to integrity concerns and replaced with a new platform.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central North Regional Police Command rescued 30-year-old Bismark Amoh, who was allegedly kidnapped at Assin Fosu on September 6, 2026. Suspects initially demanded GH¢45,000, then GH¢30,500 more after the family paid GH¢19,500, and police mounted an operation that secured his release; he is receiving medical attention.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Employees of GCB Bank PLC have donated wheelchairs, stretchers and laptops to Margaret Marquart Catholic Hospital in Kpando to support patient care and administrative work as part of the bank's 2026 Staff Community Impact Programme.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament Charles Asiedu has provided 300 Senior High School students in Tano South Municipality with educational supplies including mattresses, calculators, exercise books, and financial assistance for transport costs.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister has announced that government plans to recruit an additional 10,000 teachers next year to address staffing shortages in basic and secondary schools. The recruitment is expected to be included in the 2027 Budget alongside plans to expand education infrastructure and allocate between US$250 million and US$300 million through the GETFund formula to upgrade school facilities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister announced plans to upgrade 20 Category B Senior High Schools to Category A status and construct 10 new model Category A schools, bringing the total target to 30 institutions. The move aims to ease pressure on school placement amid high demand, with 328,000 students selecting Category A schools against only 76,000 available vacancies in 2026.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus suffered a tyre burst on the Hwidiem-Acherensua highway in Ahafo Region on Tuesday, causing it to lose control, somersault, and collide with a Kia Picanto; seven people died and 21 were injured. The Ghana National Fire Service said investigations are ongoing.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A cardiologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has warned that excessive consumption of koobi and momoni — popular salted fish varieties high in sodium — could increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular complications, but recommends moderation rather than elimination.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA), a service provider at the Newmont Ahafo South mine, has invested $600,000 through its Corporate Social Responsibility program to renovate Kenyasi No. 1 Anglican Junior High School in the Asutifi North District, addressing years of decaying infrastructure including weak roofs, cracked walls, and broken window frames that posed safety hazards to students and teachers.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Central North Regional Police Command rescued a 30-year-old man, Bismark Amoh, who was allegedly abducted at Assin Fosu. He is receiving medical attention while investigations into the incident continue.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A viral video showing children as young as six working at an illegal mining site has sparked concern. The children were depicted performing standard gold-panning tasks alongside adults, raising worries about their exposure to chemicals and environmental destruction.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Despite Ghana's membership in the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and years of formal French instruction, many Ghanaian students and university graduates struggle to communicate beyond basic phrases. The article attributes this disconnection to rote-learning approaches, corporal punishment in classrooms, and teacher shortages that relied on non-English-speaking facilitators from Francophone countries.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have intensified efforts against sexual and gender-based violence through community and institutional engagement in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, as part of a nationwide project to strengthen protections for survivors and improve their access to health, legal, and social support services.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a full-scale investigation into major narcotics seizures involving consignments allegedly linked to Ghana, claiming more than $1 billion worth of drugs has been intercepted in less than two years. He notes that while the Interior Minister indicated government officials were complicit, no officials have been named or prosecuted.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The article discusses how data quality, meaning, security, and traceability are critical to trustworthy healthcare AI systems, noting that 71 percent of U.S. non-federal acute care hospitals used predictive AI integrated with electronic health records in 2024, and highlighting risks such as incomplete clinical pictures, algorithmic bias, and interoperability challenges.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has described Accra Academy as Ghana's foremost all-round school, citing the calibre and impact of its alumni in governance, law, business, entertainment, sports and science. He highlighted the school's scientific heritage and noted that Accra Academy is determined to reclaim its position in science and mathematics after other schools recently took the lead.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a Community Dialogue Series on Social Protection in Teshie, Ledzokuku Municipality, allowing residents to discuss challenges and access information on government interventions. The Minister noted that social protection is a shared national responsibility requiring active community participation, and pointed to the Social Protection Act 2025 and Social Protection Regulation 2026 as steps toward strengthening coordination and delivery of services.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, an old student of Accra Academy, presented laptops and other items to the school's NSMQ team following its first-ever appearance at the competition's Grand Finale, urging the team to return stronger and compete for the trophy in 2027.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A parent whose daughter obtained an aggregate 9 in the Basic Education Certificate Examination remains without Senior High School placement through the computerised system and says the uncertainty pushed him to consider paying GH¢10,000 to secure admission privately, though he was allegedly asked for GH¢15,000 instead.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced construction of 16 new senior high schools supported by a $300 million World Bank facility, aimed at reducing congestion and ending the double-track system by 2027. Existing schools operating under the double-track system will also have their facilities expanded to accommodate all students simultaneously.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the government is working on a policy to provide a 20% incentive on basic salaries for educational and health workers who accept postings to deprived and underserved districts. Discussions on the policy have already started with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission tasked with working on the arrangement.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Amma Prempeh, a Ghanaian journalist and Kente Ambassador, has called for Ghana to move beyond celebrating kente's recent international visibility and invest in infrastructure to support growing demand. She argues that while high-profile events like an international wedding and a royal celebration in Washington have boosted kente's profile globally, the country's production capacity—particularly among weavers at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region—may not be sufficient for large international orders.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Princess Diana's iconic black silk evening dress, worn to a 1994 Vanity Fair party hours after Prince Charles admitted to an affair, is being auctioned by Sotheby's on 9 December with an expected price of up to $300,000. The dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, was previously sold in 1997 along with 79 others to raise money for charities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of people gathered in Ho Municipality, Volta Region, for Klefe's annual new yam hailing carnival, which marks the lifting of the ban on eating new yam and celebrates the arrival of new yam into the community. The carnival, led by community elders and featuring traditional dances, music, and festivities, was described as one of the largest in recent years.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian MC and hype man MC Portfolio has been nominated for the 2026 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, scheduled for 26 September 2026 in New Jersey. This is his second nomination in the MC/hype man of the year category for the prestigious event celebrating Ghanaian creatives in Ghana and the diaspora.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Musicians Sarkodie and Stonebwoy clashed on social media after Sarkodie advised artistes not to let fans create rivalries among them. Stonebwoy took offence, accusing Sarkodie of failing to congratulate him after his OVO Arena Wembley concert and claiming some of Sarkodie's posts were directed at him; Sarkodie denied the allegations.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Slim Buster has identified rapper Tic Tac as the artiste he most enjoyed collaborating with, praising his determination and willingness to push for the best results. Slim Buster recalled they recorded Tic Tac's rap for the song 'Masan Aba' over 50 times before achieving the standard he sought.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has announced her reunion with politician husband Ned Nwoko after spending time away, expressing gratitude for his acceptance and describing how their relationship taught her to love.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
JoyNews journalist Emmanuel Bright Quaicoe has been selected as one of 10 recipients of the 2026 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders in Agriculture Award, making him the only Ghanaian among young journalists chosen from 10 countries across four continents for the programme's 21st edition.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian songstress Gyakie has featured on Nigerian duo Ajebo Hustlers' latest single, 365 Days, which explores themes of love, commitment and holding on to relationships. The song is available on all major digital streaming platforms and represents another Ghana-Nigeria collaboration that strengthens Gyakie's presence in the Nigerian music market.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Diana Hamilton has secured nine nominations at the 9th Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK, jointly second-most after Stonebwoy's ten, and will compete against Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy for Artiste of the Year among other major categories.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian actress Salma Mumin has revealed that social media backlash following her body enhancement cost her endorsement deals with brands. She explained that she previously maintained silence on criticism but began responding after comments about her body enhancement damaged her reputation and relationships.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Shatta Wale took Sarkodie's side in a dispute with Stonebwoy, telling Stonebwoy to apologize and insisting Sarkodie's post was not directed at him. Shatta attributed Stonebwoy's issue to jealousy over the ShattaSark brotherhood and urged his dancehall colleague not to disrespect Sarkodie.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Following his breakout song "Winning," Ghanaian artist Hunnyboy has released a new single "Peace of Mind," a soulful track that blends traditional Fuji rhythms with contemporary arrangements, incorporating Ghanaian dialects and exploring themes of inner composure, faith, and patience.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Princesses need a victory against France in their final FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Group C match to qualify for the knockout stage for the first time in the team's history. Head coach Charles Sampson says his team is ready and believes Ghana has an advantage in physicality, technique, and speed over France.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams has announced his retirement from the Ghana national team, saying the time has come to end his journey with the Black Stars. The 31-year-old, who switched from Spain to Ghana in 2022, expressed pride in his service and gratitude to those who supported him.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 in the US Open semi-final to reach her fourth consecutive final and extend her winning streak at the tournament to 20 matches. The Belarusian will face either Elena Rybakina or Coco Gauff in Saturday's final, where victory would give her a third successive US Open title.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona midfielder Rodri apologised to Valencia's squad after television footage appeared to show him describing them as "very weak" following Barcelona's 5-0 win against Valencia on Sunday. Rodri said the comment was an expression of surprise made in a private conversation and that he did not intend to mock Valencia or be disrespectful.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
France's Football Federation joined England, Italy, and four other European nations in withdrawing support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The FFF said Infantino's governance does not meet football's standards, despite his abandonment of the investment proposal.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC must overturn a 1-0 deficit when they face Malian club FC Diarra in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, needing to win by at least two clear goals to progress.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak will visit Gold Stars at Bibiani Dun's Park on Sunday, chasing a second successive victory in the Ghana Premier League. Hearts opened the season with a 4-0 win over Berekum Chelsea, while Gold Stars lost 1-0 to Bechem United in their opener.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
About 120 golfers from golf clubs across the country will compete in the MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament at Achimota Golf Course on Saturday, September 12, with the ceremonial tee-off scheduled for 8:00 a.m.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title after the club admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations involving player deals and was fined £10 million. Pochettino's Spurs finished runners-up, seven points behind Chelsea, and he argues Tottenham should be awarded the title instead.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was fined £8,000 by the FA after kicking an electronic substitution board following a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The incident occurred after the fourth official did not have the board ready for Forest manager Andoni Iraola's triple substitution.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
PSG routed a Slovak side 6-0 with goals from Dembele, Torres (three), and Ruiz in their Champions League defence opener. Arsenal won 1-0 at Napoli through Odegaard's 75th-minute strike, Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield, and Sporting defeated Galatasaray 3-1.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ferran Torres, signed by Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona this summer, scored three goals in his Champions League debut as PSG defeated Slovan Bratislava 6-1, becoming the first player in the club's history to score a hat trick in his first Champions League match.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Olympic flame for the inaugural Youth Olympics in Dakar was kindled in Athens using a mirror to channel the sun's rays, marking the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa. The Games, running October 31–November 13, will bring together some 2,700 athletes aged 15–18 competing in 25 sports across Dakar and two other Senegalese cities.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has retired from international football at age 32 after 28 appearances for the Black Stars since his 2022 debut, scoring twice and appearing in two FIFA World Cup tournaments (2022 and 2026) and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have protested to WAFU B and CAF after their Women's Champions League qualification final against Nigeria's Edo Queens went directly to a penalty shootout instead of extra time following a 2-2 draw. The club says they were preparing substitutes for extra time but were instead directed straight to penalties, where they lost 4-1.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor vowed a "serious performance" against Bibiani GoldStars in their Ghana Premier League matchday fixture, seeking back-to-back victories after beating Berekum Chelsea, though GoldStars remain undefeated at Duns Park in their last four meetings against the Phobians.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon will award the winner GHC18,000 and a $2,500 travel package to an international marathon in January 2027, representing over 100% increase from the previous prize package. The race takes place on October 10 at the Trust Sports Emporium, with 21-kilometre and 5-kilometre options.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on Sunday, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two unanswered goals to advance.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC travel to Lubumbashi for the CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg after losing 1-0 at home to TP Mazembe. The Ghanaian champions need to win by two goals to advance outright, or by one goal to force penalties.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko face Heart of Lions in their second Ghana Premier League game at home in Kumasi after opening with a 1-1 draw against Debibi United. Coach Eric Tinkler has called on supporters to attend in large numbers, noting that Kotoko have won only two of their last 12 meetings with Lions since 2012.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Elena Rybakina reached the US Open final with a comeback victory over Coco Gauff and will face Aryna Sabalenka, the tournament's top seed. Rybakina is guaranteed to become the new world number one, ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenny Jean-Marie, former FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer, has joined the Advisory Board of African Collaborations Group (ACG), a platform for developing sport and entertainment district projects across Africa. His appointment is intended to strengthen ACG's expertise in sport governance and infrastructure development.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A personal essay argues that the rise of betting sites in Ghana has intensified fan engagement with football, with viewers now watching full matches and analyzing detailed statistics rather than merely checking scores. The author cites observations from Accra and Kumasi, including increased attendance at sports bars and detailed performance discussions among fans.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Ghana Football Association vice-president George Afriyie says the Black Stars have "no business" failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Ghana faces Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Somalia in Group C, with the top two teams advancing; Afriyie also called for a fully operational Black Stars management structure ahead of the qualifiers.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Julius Ben Emunah has resigned from his position as Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak less than a year after being appointed in February 2026. Emunah, who previously held senior positions at the Ghana Football Association, said he is stepping down but will remain a committed supporter of the club.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal is finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have moved forward recently and full confidence from those involved that he will renew. Arteta's new deal is expected to significantly improve on his current package of £10 million a season plus an extra £5 million upon Champions League qualification, making him one of the best paid managers in world football.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah is in the process of switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana, with FIFA paperwork being assembled for submission. The 27-year-old made one senior appearance for England in a non-competitive friendly and remains eligible to apply for a change of association.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Athletic Bilbao captain, who switched allegiance from Spain to Ghana in 2022, has announced his retirement from international football after four years and 28 caps. Williams, 32, cited the decision as part of managing his physical workload and prolonging his club career amid recurrent muscular problems.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo were killed in separate incidents in Johannesburg on September 4 and 5, respectively. A former Nigerian minister claimed they were the seventh and eighth Nigerians killed in South Africa in 2026, with concerns raised about xenophobic violence and involvement of South African police.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
French customs officers seized nearly 3.9 metric tons of cocaine concealed in a container of plastic waste shipped from Ghana at the port of Dunkirk on Thursday, with an estimated street value of €225 million. This is the second major drug seizure from Ghana in months, following an Australian seizure of methamphetamine; prosecutors have opened an investigation with potential charges including organised importation of narcotics carrying sentences up to 10 years.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Flight data from the US National Transportation Safety Board shows a pilot on an Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sunday warned the other pilot multiple times about the aircraft's excessive speed before it overshot a runway and burst into flames, killing five people. The Boeing 767-300's landing speed was 158 knots, noted as on the high end, with automated safety warnings also sounding during descent.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A ferry carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew caught fire off Palawan island in the Philippines on Wednesday night, killing at least five people. The coast guard has rescued 42 people and is continuing search efforts for more than 80 others missing since the incident.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tunisian journalists and activists protested Tuesday outside a court over the arrest of Mohamed Yousfi, editor-in-chief of investigative news website Al-Qatiba, who faces illicit enrichment and money laundering charges that critics say were fabricated to punish him for criticizing President Kais Saied. The arrest has drawn condemnation from rights groups, with the head of the journalists' syndicate SNJT saying journalists are facing legal persecution and fabricated charges.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nigeria has appointed Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose to lead military operations against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed splinter faction in the northeast, replacing Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar less than two years after his appointment. The reshuffle, part of a wider military shake-up involving 14 other generals, aims to improve operational effectiveness ahead of January presidential elections as insecurity remains a major concern.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An Associate Professor at the University of Twente has called for investment to shift from the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor to emerging inland areas, arguing this could ease development pressure on coastal communities in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire and build resilience against climate-related challenges like flooding.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaians holding ordinary, service and diplomatic passports can now travel visa-free to the Maldives and Zambia for up to 30 days, and to Antigua and Barbuda for up to 90 days, under new waiver arrangements announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreements do not constitute unrestricted entry; travellers must still meet immigration requirements, carry required documents, and those seeking employment, study or residence must obtain relevant permits beforehand.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
French customs officers seized nearly 3.9 metric tons of cocaine worth €225 million ($261.45 million) hidden in a container of plastic waste from Ghana at the port of Dunkirk. The cocaine has been destroyed and authorities have opened an investigation targeting the criminal network behind the shipment.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 47-year-old man in France received a six-month jail term after threatening to behead a female primary school teacher who had disciplined his son in the southwestern village of Le Fauga. The teacher has been granted official protection and gone on sick leave.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 24 schoolchildren in a stampede as they fled, with adults also reported dead and fears the toll could rise further. Some 300 houses were also destroyed in the fire, whose cause remains unknown.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South African police are handing over six Nigerians to FBI agents for alleged online romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of more than 100 million rand ($6m). The suspects, arrested in 2021, are believed to be members of Black Axe, a Nigerian crime syndicate tied to human trafficking, internet fraud, and murder, and will face wire fraud and money-laundering charges in the US.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Singaporean CEO lost a court case seeking to recover S$468,000 ($369,200) he spent on his ex-girlfriend, as the Singapore High Court ruled the money was willingly given as gifts, not loans. The judge found Agarwal lacked documentary evidence and had assured Lee he did not expect repayment.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Garda Síochána has described preparations for US President Donald Trump's two-day visit to Ireland as "one of the biggest security and policing operations" ever undertaken, with 10,000 12-hour shifts planned between Friday and Sunday. Trump is expected to arrive at Dublin Airport on Saturday morning, visit Irish officials and speak at the US Ambassador's residence, then travel to County Clare for the Irish Open at his golf club before departing Sunday evening.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils commemorating Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been sentenced to up to seven years in prison under the city's national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were convicted of inciting subversion of state power, while Albert Ho pleaded guilty; the UN human rights office has called for the sentences to be quashed.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Revenue officers and Irish police seized approximately 5kg of cocaine hidden inside lollipops from a passenger's baggage at Dublin Airport on Thursday. A man in his 60s was arrested and charged in connection with the seizure; additional cash and controlled drugs were also recovered in follow-up searches.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thai police arrested a former abbot at a 14th-century temple for allegedly embezzling 100 million baht ($3m) in monastery donations on more than 20 occasions over two years, with a suspected female accomplice. The 66-year-old monk was defrocked after his arrest; Thailand's Buddhist institution has been plagued by reports of monks breaking vows of celibacy and committing financial crimes.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Generation Z members, born between 1997 and 2012, were too young to experience the September 11, 2001 attacks firsthand and instead carry distinct memories of the moment years later when they learned about the event that reshaped American life.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A surrogate who refused to terminate a pregnancy after the hiring parents discovered a severe fetal heart defect has filed an emergency appeal to the US Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's granting of parental rights to the couple. The surrogate travelled to Texas, where abortion is largely illegal, to give birth to the child, who was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and has since undergone surgery.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 47-year-old man in France received a six-month jail sentence after threatening to behead a female primary school teacher who had disciplined his son in the village of Le Fauga near Toulouse. The teacher has been granted official protection and gone on sick leave.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the public for help locating the relatives of Stephen Kofi Boamah, a Ghanaian whose body was found in an apartment in Berlin, Germany, so authorities can formally notify his family and arrange for his remains.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online editorial argues that opposing the proposed Accra-Kumasi expressway because the existing road is poor reflects flawed politics that teaches people to resent development elsewhere instead of demanding it for themselves. It urges Ghanaians to hold government accountable for infrastructure in their own communities while supporting development projects that pass through other communities.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece contrasts the romanticized view of business ownership with the reality of managing livelihoods, managing multiple financial responsibilities, and the personal sacrifices owners often make to keep organisations functioning.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →