Veteran journalist and communications professional Jefferson Sackey has opened up in his new memoir 'Purpose' about his decision to leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2007 to follow then-Foreign Affairs Minister Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo into active politics.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist and communications professional Jefferson Sackey has opened up in his new memoir 'Purpose' about his decision to leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2007 to follow then-Foreign Affairs Minister Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo into active politics.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged investors operating in Ghana to strictly adhere to the country's laws and ensure their projects create meaningful opportunities for Ghanaian businesses and workers. He made the call at the $1.3 billion Sentuo Airport Garden City Project sod-cutting, stating that government will support investments that contribute to development while expecting investors to comply with laws and create genuine opportunities for local participation.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An investigation has found that the Auditor-General's special audit into Ghana's COVID-19 spending significantly understated a major cost incurred across multiple ministries, with evidence pointing to a deliberate omission of hundreds of millions of cedis. The audit was conducted in late 2022 at the request of then Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who has since been charged with corruption-related offences.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called for a forensic audit of Ghana's COVID-19 expenditure, citing evidence that more than GH¢600 million in fumigation spending may have been omitted from the Auditor-General's special audit. He contends the alleged gap indicates the original COVID-19 audit was incomplete and that members of the Public Accounts Committee had already raised concerns that it was hastily conducted and left some expenditure lines uncovered.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus boycotted a closed-door meeting with the Foreign Affairs Minister over the government's failure to provide an itemised account of the nearly GH¢50 million spent on evacuating and reintegrating Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority says it will not participate unless the Ministry provides detailed expenditure records.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson indicated the 2027 Budget will be presented to Parliament in the first week of November 2026, with plans for major infrastructure projects and new business incentives. He said the government intends to invest about US$10 billion under a new economy programme to stimulate economic activity and growth.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority Chief Whip says allegations that the Auditor-General concealed findings from its COVID-19 expenditure audit could breach the Audit Service Act, which requires the Auditor-General to report special audit findings to Parliament. An investigation found the special audit reported GH¢96.3 million for fumigation costs while government ministry documents indicated at least GH¢780 million in expenditure.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority Chief Whip has called for immediate arrests if allegations from investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni's investigation into Ghana's COVID-19 expenditure are substantiated, describing the potential scandal as among the most serious public finance matters of the Fourth Republic. He expressed particular concern if the Auditor-General's office conducted a special audit but concealed material findings from Parliament.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has investigated allegations that Ghana's COVID-19 expenditure was grossly understated by the Auditor-General's office, which is mandated to scrutinise public funds. The investigation also raises questions about nearly GH¢1 billion reportedly spent on fumigation, despite World Health Organisation concerns that much of it was unnecessary.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways praised the Ghana Armed Forces Engineer Regiment for the speed and quality of work on the Accra-Kumasi highway expansion, suggesting the military should be more widely used for construction and maintenance of critical public infrastructure.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed that 80 percent of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) be transferred directly to district assemblies to enable them to undertake projects based on their development priorities. Mahama said decentralisation is key to speeding up development and that district assemblies are best positioned to know and address their communities' needs.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, former Member of Parliament for Yendi, has donated GHS 10,000 to support Alhassan Zakaria Sugri's medical education at All Saints University School of Medicine in Dominica. A group called Concerned Citizens of Yendi commended the donation as a timely intervention consistent with Mahama's long-standing educational and developmental commitments in the constituency.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, contesting the National Democratic Congress Youth Organiser position, has pledged to prioritise a dedicated irrigation fund for young farmers in Northern Ghana to enable year-round cultivation and reduce rural-urban migration. He argues that agriculture in the north represents a major opportunity to address youth unemployment and migration, citing that farmers currently cultivate once yearly and millions of young people leave after the farming season.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey called on investigative and prosecutorial authorities to ensure bail conditions are reasonable, proportionate, and consistent with Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution. She also proposed establishing a Human Rights Watch Committee within the legal profession to monitor compliance with constitutional human rights provisions.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association says its Legal Committee, headed by Ace Ankomah, is analysing and researching the Tribunals Law and will announce the Bar's position in due course. GBA President Efua Ghartey said the Association would not rush its announcement but would carefully examine the law's provisions against constitutional standards, including jurisdiction, appointing authorities, fair trial standards, and tribunal independence.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A political lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba, says the Ghana Armed Forces' 48 Engineer Regiment can deliver its assigned work on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway on time if well resourced, citing its completion of right-of-way clearing one week ahead of schedule.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says Ghana is undertaking what may be Africa's largest road infrastructure project at a particular time, with work on the Wa to Bole road to be completed by the end of 2027 and ongoing aggressive work on the Western Corridor from Sawla to Wa.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on the Ewe diaspora to leverage cultural and social networks to create businesses and employment in Ghana, rather than limiting their contribution to remittances. He urged the Council of Ewe Associations of North America to connect its diaspora network to investment opportunities in agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and enterprise.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority in Parliament has objected to the government's 24-Hour Economy Market Programmes, accusing authorities of demolishing existing public infrastructure and community assets without adequate consultation, planning, or justification. The Minority argues the programme is poorly conceived, poorly planned, and disconnected from community development needs.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Bar Association has called on the Judiciary and Executive to operate within the 1992 Constitution's limits, with its President raising concerns about comments attributed to the Chief Justice and reports that some judges may be serving Executive interests rather than the Constitution.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly passed a by-law requiring newly appointed and approved Metropolitan Chief Executives to occupy the official Mayor's residence at No. 7 Ellis Avenue. Non-compliance could result in a vote of no confidence and removal from office.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Denkyira Traditional Council in the Central Region has declared the District Chief Executive for Upper Denkyira West and the Central North Police Commander unwanted and is demanding the DCE's immediate removal. The Council performed traditional rites to affirm the decision, citing concerns that the officials' conduct undermines traditional authority and threatens peace and stability in the area.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
GAUA-KNUST has called for the expunging of proposed Statute 79 on the Alumni Association and opposed proposed changes to the appointment of Pro Vice-Chancellors and Deans, arguing the reforms could weaken governance structures and staff participation in university decision-making.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former KPMG CEO Joseph Winful says some contracts awarded for COVID-19 fumigation exercises may have amounted to an abuse of office, arguing that the Auditor-General's financial audit should be supplemented by forensic investigation into the rationale behind fumigation spending decisions.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service will fully implement its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026, using cameras and PDA devices to detect offences and issue electronic notices via SMS to violators.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has commended Kpando Municipal Chief Executive Killian Donkor for rehabilitating and handing over the Kpando Police District Headquarters. The MCE pledged to construct additional police stations to expand police presence and improve security coverage across the municipality.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has adjusted the invitation list for a high-level meeting on border security and narcotics after Minority MP Sammi Awuku raised concerns about the absence of sector ministers from the original invitations. Awuku welcomed the adjustment, saying his advocacy was intended to promote accountability and ensure officials with direct political responsibility participate in addressing drug trafficking.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Managing Director of TDC Ghana Ltd., Courage Makafui Nunekpeku, has denied reports that he intends to contest the Tema Central parliamentary seat in the 2028 general election, saying his focus remains on delivering his mandate at TDC and contributing to the government's development agenda.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo says withholding information from auditors or underreporting COVID-19 fumigation expenditure would be a serious offence. An investigation found government spent at least GH¢720 million on COVID-19 fumigation, though the Auditor-General's special audit captured only GH¢96 million, a discrepancy Domelevo described as "very disturbing."
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo attributes a significant discrepancy between reported COVID-19 fumigation expenditure—GH¢720 million found by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni versus GH¢96 million in the Auditor-General's special audit—to either withheld information from auditors or inadequate audit conduct. Domelevo noted that deliberately withholding audit information could breach the Audit Service Act, but said he could not determine the exact cause since he was uninvolved in the audit.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump has dismissed concerns about AI safety as a hoax and argues that strong presidential leadership is the only "guardrails" needed, effectively blocking Republican support for new AI regulation. Senior Democrats and AI leaders are calling for safeguards, but with Republicans controlling both chambers and Trump opposed to government controls, new safety legislation is unlikely in the near term.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo has called for an explanation from Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu over a discrepancy in COVID-19 fumigation spending, after an investigation found Ghana may have spent at least GH¢720 million despite the Auditor-General's special audit recording only GH¢96 million. Domelevo said the gap could stem from information being withheld from auditors or weaknesses in the audit itself, and called for the Auditor-General's involvement to clarify the findings.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned NPP members to prepare for aggressive misinformation and disinformation by the governing NDC ahead of the 2028 elections, alleging the strategy aims to distract from the government's policy failures.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana Bar Association president Sam Okudzeto has faulted Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine for presenting a proposed Legal Practitioners' Standard Board Bill to Cabinet without first consulting the Bar, saying the government cannot make decisions affecting the legal profession without consulting lawyers.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Henry Brew Gardner has announced his intention to contest the Agona West Constituency Youth Organizer position in the NDC's upcoming elections, pledging to unite youth, strengthen grassroots structures, and mobilize the party at all levels in the constituency.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Janet Asana Nabla, presidential candidate for the People's National Party, criticised President Mahama for publicly responding to Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu's comments on a proposed Chinese language and culture curriculum, arguing the disagreement should have been handled privately.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Steven Nhyira Odarteifio has declared his bid for the position of National Youth Organiser of the NDC, calling for a new approach to youth leadership that goes beyond election mobilisation to create economic opportunities for young people. He pointed to government programmes such as the National Apprenticeship Programme and the One Million Coders Programme, arguing that their impact depends on youth awareness and accessibility.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister for Local Government, Mahama Ayariga, announced plans to provide live coverage of General Assembly and Town Hall meetings across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in partnership with the National Commission for Civic Education and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. The initiative aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local governance and boost engagement in upcoming District-Level Elections.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Police Service will implement TRAFFITECH-GH, an automated traffic law enforcement programme using cameras and Personal Data Assistant devices to detect offences and issue Electronic Notices of Violation by SMS, aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic casualties.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parliament's Minority Caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee withdrew from a scheduled closed-door meeting on September 16, citing the Foreign Ministry's failure to provide itemised accounts and supporting documents for the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, which the Caucus requested under the Right to Information Act.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, MP for Effiduase-Asokore, has sued Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah and his church at the Accra High Court for GH¢10 million over statements made during a church service on September 6, 2026, alleging the pastor accused him and other NPP figures of plotting to attack the church. Dr. Ayew Afriye denies the claim and contends the statement is defamatory and has caused him embarrassment and potential damage to his political standing.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament says the Foreign Affairs Ministry has failed to release detailed expenditure records on nearly GH¢50 million spent on evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa, and will boycott a Wednesday closed-door meeting unless the Ministry provides itemised accounts and supporting documents requested under the Right to Information Act.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus says it will not attend a closed-door meeting on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa unless the government provides a detailed breakdown of the GH¢50 million spent on the exercise. The Minority supported the evacuation due to xenophobic threats but says government must account transparently for public funds used.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Youth Organiser aspirant Emmanuel Okai Mintah has wished Constituency Youth Organiser aspirants well as the party opens nominations for its upcoming constituency elections, encouraging them to enter with confidence, humility and commitment to serve the party and mobilise young people ahead of the 2028 general elections.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Citizens Platform on Constitutional Reforms rejected a Constitutional Review Committee proposal to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing the current term is sufficient if other electoral and institutional reforms are implemented. The group is also calling for a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to provide a legal framework for reform implementation.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Vice Chairman has described as "frightening" a discrepancy in which journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni's investigation found government spent at least GH¢720 million on COVID-19 fumigation, while the 2022 Auditor-General's special audit captured only GH¢96 million. The PAC says the significant difference warrants answers from the Audit Service.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manyhia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has raised alarm over the alleged arrest and detention of Salomey Awity Bafoh by the Signal Bureau and other state security agencies, whose whereabouts remain unknown and have not been disclosed to her family. He expressed concern that the failure to disclose her location or detention place could amount to abduction rather than lawful arrest.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Accounts Committee will demand answers from the Audit Service over evidence that the Auditor-General's COVID-19 audit understated fumigation expenditure by more than GH¢600 million. An investigation found Ghana may have spent at least GH¢720 million on COVID-19 fumigation, while the special audit recorded only GH¢96 million.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Youth Organiser aspirant Emmanuel Okai Mintah has called on aspiring Constituency Youth Organisers to bring commitment and purpose to party elections, emphasising the role of grassroots youth mobilisation ahead of 2028. He highlighted the success of the Green Army during the 2024 elections and urged renewed efforts to strengthen youth mobilisation structures for the next general election.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Edem Senanu, Vice Chair of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption, says an investigation into Ghana's COVID-19 spending has exposed discrepancies between the Auditor-General's audit (which captured GH¢96 million) and actual government fumigation expenditure (at least GH¢720 million), raising concerns about what other public spending may not have been accurately captured in official reports.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has released guidelines for its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, set to launch on October 1, 2026. The system will use cameras, sensors, and digital devices to detect traffic offences such as speeding, red-light running, and seatbelt violations, with violators notified via SMS of Electronic Notices of Violation.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Sports Authority has denied authorizing collection of approximately $623,000 or facilitating visas for people seeking to travel to the United States and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following public allegations that individuals associated with the NSA received such funds on promises of securing visas. The NSA clarified that its arrangement with FIFA-licensed partner TRIBE FEST for fan-experience activities did not extend to authorizing visa procurement collection.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has directed members to stop engaging in parliamentary campaign activities ahead of the official opening of nominations, warning that those who disregard the directive will face disciplinary action and severe sanctions under the Party's Constitution.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo led a delegation of female government officials to pay a courtesy call on Nana Yaa Akyaa II, the newly nominated Asantehemaa, at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, September 14, to extend goodwill and reaffirm collaboration between government and traditional leadership.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Steven Nhyira Odarteifio announced his bid for the NDC's National Youth Organiser position, proposing that the party's youth wing focus on economic opportunities and empowerment beyond election mobilisation. His campaign, called "Economic Mobilisation," aims to make government programmes like Adwumawura, the National Apprenticeship Programme and One Million Coders more accessible to young Ghanaians.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Ratings reports that contributions from African banking groups' foreign subsidiaries to net income and total assets have grown over the past decade and will likely increase further, with Access Bank Plc recording the fastest cross-border growth in recent years. The expansion is driven by acquisitions, support for cross-border customers, and growth opportunities from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, though Moroccan banking groups are an exception due to lack of acquisitions.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Databank Research revised its year-end fiscal deficit projection from 2.5% to 2.2% of GDP, citing a GH¢35.1 billion underspend in the first half of 2026 and a GH¢302 billion expenditure cap that offset a GH¢1.3 billion revenue shortfall. The research arm attributes the improved outlook to disciplined spending, a primary surplus forecast of 1.5% of GDP, and structural reforms including the transition to an IMF Policy Coordination Instrument.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Secondary market activity rebounded strongly with turnover nearly doubling by 94.65% week-on-week to GH¢4.13bn, with trading concentrated in 2031–2034 maturities accounting for 53.75% at an average yield of 13.90%.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Anidaso Mutual Fund PLC's net assets rose 47.7% from GH¢4.27 million to GH¢6.31 million in 2025, driven by stronger investment earnings particularly from equities. The fund's net asset value per share increased 27.16% to GH¢1.6820, with investment income up 22.96% and dividend income surging 134%.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's infrastructure financing challenge requires moving beyond traditional budget-based approaches. The Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund's proposal to advance the Accra–Kumasi Expressway through a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle could provide a blueprint for how Ghana structures, finances and delivers large-scale infrastructure as investable economic assets.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority aims to double its 2024 revenue collections by 2028, with Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong stressing that growth in businesses and industry is critical to achieving the target. The GRA's strategy focuses on broadening the tax base, improving tax compliance, simplifying rules, and using digitisation to increase efficiency.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
ProMark Elite Limited and KPMG are collaborating through the Digital Assets Summit Africa to support Africa's digital assets agenda, which has shifted from technology interest to establishing regulatory rules, institutional capacity, and translating innovation into economic value. The focus now extends beyond cryptocurrency trading to include payment systems, cross-border transactions, tokenisation, financial inclusion, and consumer protection.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana cedi has depreciated by 1.86% in July and faces continued pressure in August, driven by increased foreign exchange demand for energy imports and businesses importing goods ahead of the December festive season. The cedi has depreciated 8.06% year-to-date, though the Bank of Ghana describes the movements as normal market developments and expects relative stability.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Dangote Group is selling 4.1 billion shares in its oil refinery to raise 2.15 trillion naira ($1.6 billion) in what is set to become Africa's largest initial public offering, with shares priced at 525 naira per share and valued at about 63 trillion naira ($47.59 billion).
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A single parent from Portland, Oregon accepted a $5,000 relocation incentive to move to Muncie, Indiana. Working remotely on the same $107,000 annual salary, she was able to purchase a home and reduce her monthly housing costs from $1,290 in rent to $1,100 in combined mortgage, insurance and property tax, improving her overall financial situation.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US spirits company Sazerac has completed its acquisition of Au Vodka, the Swansea-based premium vodka brand founded in 2015 by Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn, for approximately £300m ($405m). Sazerac chief executive Jake Wenz said the deal strengthens the company's UK position and creates a path for Au's continued global growth.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has begun installing two new 500kVA transformers in Adum's Central Business District to meet rising electricity demand from multi-storey developments across the area. The initiative is part of broader network expansion in Greater Kumasi, alongside completed upgrades at Ridge Bulk Supply Point and ongoing GRIDCo enhancements.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has partnered with the Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems to harmonise regulatory standards and build capacity for safe unmanned aircraft operations. The GCAA is adopting a risk-based approach to oversight, developing a National Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management system, and pursuing digital solutions for registration and licensing.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Industrial Property Office is pursuing Geographical Indication protection for Akpeteshie to safeguard the traditional spirit's identity and help local producers standardise production, strengthen the brand, and access international markets. The initiative was discussed at a national stakeholder consultation that brought together producers, farmers, and regulators to validate the specifications required for GI registration.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the Ghana Association of Co-Operative Credit Union Managers has called on credit union leaders to embrace digital transformation to provide efficient and accessible services to members, while emphasizing the need to prioritize cybersecurity, data protection, and fraud prevention alongside technology adoption.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has warned businesses that deliberately evade VAT obligations face penalties, interest and enforcement measures. The GRA Commissioner says the Authority will first educate taxpayers and assist compliance, but will move to enforcement if non-compliance is found to be deliberate rather than resulting from ignorance.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's Commissioner of Domestic Tax Revenue has cautioned businesses with annual taxable turnover exceeding GH¢750,000 to register for Value Added Tax and comply with the Value Added Tax Act, 2025. The GRA will conduct compliance visits to selected business premises to check registration, invoicing, and tax compliance, and warned that even businesses refusing to register remain liable for VAT collection.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's banks wrote off GH¢1.23 billion in bad loans during the first half of 2026, a 38 percent increase from GH¢893 million a year earlier. Despite the increased write-offs, the banking sector's non-performing loan ratio improved to 16.1 percent in June 2026 from 23.1 percent in June 2025, suggesting banks are cleaning up their loan portfolios.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government has allocated $2 billion to finance the construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway using Ghana's own resources, with the money placed in a special account at the Bank of Ghana to ensure funding will not delay the project once construction begins.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Software developers in Ghana are calling for deliberate and sustained investment in the country's indigenous software industry to strengthen local technological capacity and create opportunities for young professionals. According to the Chief Technology Officer at Trinity Software Centre, the growing influence of AI presents opportunities but has also exposed gaps in Ghana's education and technology ecosystems, and targeted investment could help retain skilled professionals and contribute to national economic development.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The cedi depreciated 1.85% in the interbank market to GH¢11.46 per dollar over a fortnight, reversing some August gains, as strong corporate and offshore forex demand for imports and coupon repatriation outpaced interbank supply. Databank Research expects mild depreciation to continue, though planned forex injections from GoldBod and Bank of Ghana support should help stabilize liquidity.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned Phase Three of the Zonda Tech Ghana Limited Vehicle Assembly Plant at Tema Golf City. He announced plans to introduce a minimum local assembly threshold for vehicle manufacturers seeking VAT exemptions, requiring companies to undertake meaningful assembly and increase local sourcing of components.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrol prices are projected to increase by between 7.75% and 9.63% from September 16, 2026, according to COPEC, with diesel rising 4.26% to 6.97% and LPG climbing 0.85% to 3.22%. The increases are attributed to rising global crude oil and refined petroleum prices, though government-industry intervention is expected to partly moderate the impact on diesel.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said the expansion of Zonda Tec Ghana Assembly Plant is expected to create approximately 1,000 additional indirect jobs across the automotive value chain and nearly double the company's direct workforce. He also praised the company's automotive academy and scholarship programme for training young Ghanaians in automotive manufacturing.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called on banks and financial institutions to develop long-term vehicle financing schemes to help salaried Ghanaians afford locally assembled cars, saying government is ready to collaborate with manufacturers and the banking sector to create hire-purchase and other credit facilities that allow employed workers to pay for vehicles from their salaries.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that vehicle assemblers in Ghana will be required to meet a specified local assembly threshold to qualify for VAT exemptions under new incentives being developed for the automotive sector. The move aims to ensure companies make meaningful contributions to local manufacturing rather than importing almost-complete vehicles and performing only minor assembly work.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has announced plans to regulate the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations to prevent uneven pressure on Ghana's electricity distribution network. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transitions is developing an EV policy to provide clear rules for the sector, with the aim to submit it to Cabinet before introducing regulations to guide businesses.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board and Economic and Organised Crime Office have begun a partnership to track illicit financial flows in the gold sector, with support from the United Kingdom Ghana Gold Programme. The collaboration will establish a framework for intelligence sharing and monitoring of suspicious financial activity to ensure the gold trade complies with local and international standards.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian healthcare company ADB Ghana Medical Systems Group Limited is leading hospital engineering and infrastructure for the $100 million Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Excellence at Kwaso in the Ashanti Region. The company has expanded from medical equipment supply into hospital engineering, construction, maintenance and project management.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said Ghana's 24-hour economy agenda is becoming a reality with manufacturing facilities such as Zonda Tech Ghana Limited's vehicle assembly plant operating continuously to increase productivity, create jobs, and expand Ghana's production capacity for local and international markets.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministries of Health and Labour have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Columbus, Ohio, to create a pathway for qualified Ghanaian nurses to work in the United States. The agreement emphasizes ethical recruitment and deployment while protecting the rights and welfare of Ghanaian health professionals.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Coronation Insurance Ghana Limited has appointed Bridget Puorideme as Acting Head of Sales and Distribution, effective 1 September 2026. Ms. Puorideme, who has more than 15 years of industry experience at the company, will lead the company's national sales and distribution operations and market expansion efforts.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority will roll out government-approved Fiscal and Accounting Devices in the last quarter of 2026 to improve VAT compliance and transaction monitoring. The move is part of broader GRA reforms to strengthen tax compliance and create a fairer tax environment.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority says about six out of every ten businesses in Ghana are not complying with their tax obligations, creating an unfair competitive environment. The GRA is intensifying efforts to improve compliance through broadening the tax base, simplifying tax rules, and using digitisation.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama cut the sod for Sentuo Group's Airport Garden City project in Accra, a development projected to create more than 3,000 jobs expected mostly to go to Ghanaians. The executive chairman said the project would offer employment for artisans, technicians, engineers, hospitality professionals and managers, and would include apprenticeship and training programmes for young Ghanaians.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Housing Minister Ahmed Ibrahim says the Sentuo Airport Garden City project will contribute to addressing Ghana's housing deficit, which stood at 1.8 million units as of the 2020 census. He called for greater private-sector participation and praised the project as an example of high-density development needed to maximise Ghana's limited land resources.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry said government will work closely with the Sentuo Group to ensure local businesses benefit from the Sentuo Airport Garden City project, which presents opportunities across construction, engineering, hospitality, retail and facility management sectors. The minister stated that economic benefits should extend beyond the project itself to strengthen Ghana's local industrial base.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana awarded miLife Insurance LTD Life Insurance Company of the Year 2025 at the 6th CIIG Insurance Excellence Awards, recognising the company's commitment to protecting lives, delivering excellent service, and making insurance more accessible to Ghanaians.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says the Sentuo Airport Garden City Project will position Accra to host major international conferences, including UN events, by addressing previous gaps in hotel accommodation and conference facilities.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Trade Minister says the Sentuo Airport Garden City project will create opportunities for Ghanaian businesses and workers in construction, engineering, hospitality, retail, and facility management, and that local firms will be drawn into the project's supply chain.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national exploration company showcased the Voltaian Basin's investment and exploration potential at AOW:Energy 2026, with its managing director emphasising the basin's geological promise and the importance of technical expertise and strategic partnerships to unlock frontier opportunities.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $107.05 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose 1.51% to $102.92 a barrel as attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the East-West pipeline offline and Iran-backed Houthi forces launched fresh attacks on Saudi military targets.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Jema Anti-Galamsey Advocacy (JAGA) Watch Committee was strengthened with the inauguration of six new members, bringing the total to 20 volunteers, to intensify surveillance against illegal mining and protect the community's land and water bodies.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Grid Company Limited has completed construction of a 4-kilometre, 161kV transmission line connecting the Yendi Solar project to the Tamale-Yendi transmission network, including integration of a 66MVA transformer. GRIDCo said the in-house project is its longest transmission line to date and demonstrates growing technical capacity to integrate renewable energy.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says Ghana's mineral resources must generate tangible benefits for communities where mining takes place and contribute to the country's broader development goals. The government is introducing mining reforms to improve efficiency, effectiveness and governance, including proposed changes to prospecting and licensing practices.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government is developing a 1.5GW renewable energy pipeline dedicated to industrial use to reduce electricity costs for manufacturers, agro-processors and other energy-intensive businesses. The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry said the intervention addresses repeated business concerns about high power costs and aims to provide stable, affordable electricity while reducing reliance on expensive conventional power sources.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
AGRA's Food Security Monitor report says food prices in Ghana remained largely stable in August 2026 compared to July, with rice and sorghum prices unchanged while white maize prices increased 8.9% month-on-month. Year-on-year, rice and white maize prices are significantly lower than a year earlier, reflecting improved supply conditions.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN World Food Programme, funded by South Korea, has supported more than 33,000 people affected by 2024 drought conditions in northern Ghana through cash assistance, nutrition support, and livelihood diversification that leverages local markets by enabling beneficiaries to use food vouchers at community retail shops, strengthening local economies and business opportunities for retailers and farmers.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
In 2025, the World Food Programme, with funding from the Republic of Korea, provided emergency relief assistance to more than 3,800 households (impacting more than 19,000 people) across 5 regions of northern Ghana to address food insecurity caused by 2024's prolonged dry spells and poor harvests. Beneficiary Alhassan, a smallholder farmer from Kumbungu District, received GHS 1,161 monthly from May to October 2025 through cash-based assistance, which enabled his family to purchase food and invest in rebuilding through cultivation of crops.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 African Cashew Alliance Annual Conference and Expo opened in Accra on September 15 to discuss building a more sustainable and value-driven cashew sector across Africa. The four-day event, organised by Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Tree Crops Development Authority with international partners, brought together stakeholders across the cashew value chain to address demand for quality, traceability, and sustainability.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The White Volta river has risen to 23.85 feet at Nawuni, placing it within a critical 20-to-30-foot flood range and raising concerns over potential flooding that could threaten homes, farms, and livelihoods along its banks.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Two Customary Land Secretariats have been inaugurated at Sunyani in the Bono Region and Kwahu Obomeng in the Eastern Region as part of government efforts through the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands to promote effective, transparent and accountable land administration at the customary level. The Administrator of Stool Lands said the initiative demonstrated traditional authorities' belief that customary land practices can coexist with modern systems of land administration, with about 80 per cent of lands in Ghana held under customary ownership.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Scientists in Ghana are using three-dimensional subsurface imaging technology to monitor water movement and soil conditions in real time, expected to improve climate-resilient farming. The Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) is deploying the technology under a climate-smart agriculture project running from April 2026 to March 2028, funded by UK Research and Innovation.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang said the horticultural sector presents significant opportunities for economic growth, job creation and investment, supporting growers, skilled workers, service providers and markets. Speaking at the 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show, she called for greater support for businesses in the sector to expand, create jobs and compete internationally, while emphasizing the importance of infrastructure, market systems and strengthening the value chain from production to markets.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Customary Land Secretariats have been inaugurated in Sunyani and Kwahu Obomeng to promote effective, transparent land administration at the customary level, with support from the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands. The Administrator noted that about 80 per cent of land in Ghana is held under customary ownership, and that well-managed land is critical to national development while mismanagement can fuel conflict.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Millet, a small-seeded grass cultivated worldwide mainly in developing countries, is a good source of protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Research links whole grains to heart disease prevention, and millet's low glycemic index and gluten-free status may help with diabetes management and digestion while reducing problems like constipation and bloating.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat says it is taking urgent steps to address reports of illegal mining and encroachment within the Atewa Range Forest Reserve, having already conducted reconnaissance operations and collaborating with security and state agencies for further action.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Forestry Commission arrested 12 suspected illegal miners and impounded three excavators and six water-pumping machines during an operation in the South Formangso Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region on September 13, 2026. Six Chanfang machines at the site were destroyed, and the arrested suspects were handed over to Juaso Police.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Cocoa Marketers Ghana warns that Licensed Buying Companies may struggle to return to farms to buy cocoa when the 2026/27 season opens if Cocobod does not settle its outstanding debt of nearly GH¢4 billion. The outstanding debt prevents LBCs from securing fresh credit while servicing loans from previous seasons, with some companies borrowing at interest rates up to 40 per cent.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A traffic police officer has been remanded by Adabraka District Court over the alleged murder of a 20-year-old law student who died during a police pursuit on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The officer allegedly kicked the student's motorbike, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nkawie Circuit Court Judge has warned tricycle riders to obey road traffic rules, cautioning that they face custodial sentences—not just fines—for violations. Three riders were sentenced to a combined fine of GH¢1,500 and prison terms ranging from 30 days to 13 months for offences including driving without number plates, licenses, and insurance.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 40-year-old woman, Salomey Baffoe, was arrested at her home in Hansua, Techiman Municipality on September 13, 2025 between 11 p.m. and midnight by individuals claiming to be National Security operatives, according to her family. The family alleges she is being wrongly linked to the anonymous "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account critical of President John Mahama, but the Bono East Regional Police Command and Regional National Security operatives deny knowledge of the arrest, and her whereabouts remain unknown.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nancy Agyeman Duah, a Hospitality Management graduate at Ho Technical University, finished with a CGPA of 3.96 out of 4 to become the Overall Best Graduating Student of the Class of 2025. She overcame financial hardship through parental support and a scholarship to achieve her academic success.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Technical University Teachers' Association of Ghana has issued a strike warning due to government delays in disbursing the 2025/2026 Book and Research Allowance, demanding payment within seven days or members will withdraw services.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service recorded 53,415 adolescent pregnancies between January and July 2026, including 1,501 cases involving girls aged 10 to 14 years, averaging about 7,000 pregnancies monthly among girls aged 15 to 19 years at health facilities nationwide. The Program Manager for Adolescent Health noted the figure approaches the annual national burden of over 100,000 adolescent pregnancies and highlighted that adolescent pregnancies are significantly higher among girls out of school than those remaining in school.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Researchers at KNUST have worked with EPA officials to test a new national Air Quality Data Hub designed to consolidate Ghana's fragmented air quality information onto a single platform. The hub, developed by KNUST's Climate Diagnostics, Air Quality and Artificial Intelligence Lab with EPA and Clean Air Fund support, aims to address the challenge of air quality data being scattered across different institutions by providing centralised digital infrastructure for hosting and managing data from sensor networks across Ghana.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference is pressing the government to conclude and sign a long-delayed agreement with Churches on the management of mission schools, which would define responsibilities for admissions, governance, discipline, and religious formation. The Bishops have resolved that 20% of admissions to Catholic mission schools should be reserved annually for Catholic candidates.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for a full review of the senior high school placement system and demanded disclosure of the legal basis, number of places, and criteria for alleged "protocol" admissions. They expressed concern about allegations that parents are being asked to pay money to secure school places and called for investigation and disciplinary action against those found culpable.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for an independent investigation into allegations that parents are being asked to pay money to secure senior high school places. The Bishops stressed that education is a fundamental right, said placement should be free, and demanded accountability for anyone found responsible, while also calling for clarity on discretionary "protocol" admissions practices.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Yendi MP Dr Farouk Aliu Mahama has donated GH¢10,000 to Alhassan Zakaria Sugri, a Yendi constituent pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree at All Saints University in Dominica, through his FAMEC-FUND scholarship initiative.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service says there is no shortage of senior high school spaces, with approximately 800,000 places available for just over 600,000 students seeking admission. The GES noted an improvement in automatic placements this year, with about 527,000 students automatically placed compared to 483,000 in 2025.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service says pressure over this year's Senior High School placement is concentrated in Accra and Ashanti and does not reflect a nationwide crisis. According to the GES, 527,000 automatic placements and 53,000 self-placements combined represent 93–95% of students placed, with the remaining 5% constituting the margin of error rather than evidence of systemic failure.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Volta Regional Director of Education has urged adolescent girls in basic and second-cycle institutions to focus on their education and skills training to prepare for the future. She also encouraged them to pursue male-dominated professions and cautioned against early sexual activities and early marriage.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has launched the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 to recognise outstanding engineering, promote innovation and raise professional standards for national development. The awards, established in 2014 but repositioned as a standalone national programme, provide a platform for engineers, researchers, students and organisations to showcase innovative solutions.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A traditional medical practitioner, Dr Christiana Torvor, has called for intensified public education on cannabis and industrial hemp to address misconceptions and stigma, noting their medicinal and economic benefits while emphasizing that recreational use remains prohibited. She launched a book examining medicinal uses, regulatory processes, and economic benefits of the crop, urging youth to avoid misuse and explore opportunities in licensed cultivation.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Telecel Ghana Foundation offered free health screening to residents of Abura in the Central Region during Fetu Afahye celebrations, screening for malaria, hepatitis B, typhoid, HIV and blood glucose levels in partnership with Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital and the Divine Mother and Child Foundation.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Adisadel College 2002 Year Group has launched a GH¢4.6 million Clean Water legacy project to provide sustainable potable water for the school and address persistent water shortages, while also promoting education on water conservation and environmental responsibility.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER), a five-year multisectoral initiative aimed at reducing maternal deaths and ensuring quality care before, during, and after childbirth. Ghana's maternal mortality ratio currently stands at about 234 deaths per 100,000 live births, above the Sustainable Development Goal target of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EduWatch Executive Director Kofi Asare disputes claims that examination malpractice is declining, presenting data showing the rate increased from about 0.9% in 2018 to 13.5% in 2024 and 14.8% in 2025, with the trend continuing to worsen.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jacob Anaba, president of the National Association of Graduate Teachers, has called for an end to political interference in West African Examinations Council processes, arguing that students' results must reflect their genuine academic abilities without influence from politicians, schools, or communities. He also expressed concern about the highest number of subject cancellations recorded in January WAEC examinations and called for investigation into their causes.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has become a distribution hub for drugs being shipped internationally, with recent seizures including US$210 million in methamphetamine and US$261 million in cocaine. The commentary highlights security vulnerabilities at Ghana's ports, suggesting cartels are exploiting gaps to import and export contraband with ease.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Veterinary Services Directorate has launched a month-long mass rabies vaccination campaign across all 16 regions, targeting 25,000 dogs and cats in high-risk areas. The Chief Veterinary Officer said the campaign aims to support Ghana's goal of achieving zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030, with free or subsidised vaccination offered until September.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At the inaugural West African Youth Day in Accra, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Julien Kaboré called on Catholic youth across the sub-region to remain courageous despite challenges including unemployment, uncertainty, migration pressures, and social media influence, and warned them against allowing their frustrations and identities to be exploited to create divisions.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Police Service has arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng in connection with the death of Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a 23-year-old second-year law student of Central University, who died following a motorbike crash on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The arrest follows investigations into a viral video relating to the incident, with the Police's Homicide Unit intensifying inquiries and the Professional Standards Bureau tasked to investigate the officer's conduct.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Education has extended the Computerised School Selection and Placement System resolution centres to Friday, September 18, to resolve outstanding placement cases before students report to school. So far, 33,726 students have secured placement out of 53,887 initially placed under self-placement, and 4,531 cases have been resolved out of 9,948 received at resolution centres nationwide.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, known as Strika from Netflix's 'Beasts of No Nation', was reportedly arrested and convicted after residents caught him cutting metal railings from a footbridge in Accra in August for scrap sale. According to his former caretaker, Strika was sentenced to prison, though conflicting reports claim either a one-year or seven-year term.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Education Ministry will establish a technical committee to review the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) after the Catholic Bishops' Conference called for an independent probe into alleged corruption and payment demands related to school placements.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama announced dedicated government funding for the Free Senior High School programme to prevent delays in releasing funds to schools, improving food supplies and reducing complaints from school heads. The government is also working with the World Bank on a US$300 million facility to end the double-track system by the end of 2027.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Unknown gunmen attacked an Army outpost along the Igbeti–Igboho road in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State on Sunday, September 13, 2026, setting fire to a building and a patrol vehicle before fleeing. No casualties were recorded, but the attackers destroyed property at the Operation Burst base.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's National Cardiothoracic Centre has received a latest-generation LivaNova 3T heater-cooler unit valued at €75,000 from Quantum LC and WBHO Ltd to support open-heart surgeries and upgrade its cardiopulmonary bypass system.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Police rescued 47 Nigerian nationals and arrested five suspected traffickers during an anti-trafficking operation in Goaso's mining communities in late August and early September 2026. At least 26 have been confirmed as trafficking victims; 16 are believed to be aged 15–18, and operations also uncovered evidence that Ghanaian young women are being recruited for sexual exploitation.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Akyeamfuor Asiedu Agyeman III and other family members announce the one-week observation of Obaapanin Julian Seiwaa Gyimah (1936–2026), to be held on Saturday, 26th September, 2026, at Presbyterian Church of Ghana (Parousia Congregation, Baatsonaa) in Baatsonaa.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has secured an agreement with the City of Columbus, Ohio, to create a pathway for qualified Ghanaian nurses to access employment opportunities in the United States. The arrangement follows technical discussions and is intended to enable ethical recruitment and deployment of health professionals while protecting their rights and welfare.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to help vulnerable Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases access specialised medical care and critical treatment.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, who appeared in the Netflix film Beasts of No Nation alongside Idris Elba, has been sentenced to prison following an incident at Kwashieman where he was reportedly caught attempting to convert public infrastructure into scrap metal.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and the City of Columbus, Ohio signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Ghana-Columbus Nursing Partnership Programme, aimed at strengthening nursing education, workforce development, and healthcare collaboration, and creating pathways for qualified Ghanaian nurses to enter Ohio's healthcare workforce. The agreement, signed on September 14, 2026, by Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Ghana's Health and Labour ministers, builds on a Sister-City agreement between Columbus and Greater Accra established in 2015.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The ninth edition of the Awaken to the North Mission, organised by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, combined faith, sport and community development in Lonto, Northern Region, establishing a recreational centre at Emmanuel Congregation and donating football equipment to Mission FC during a two-week programme.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment says Ghana is investing in skills, resilience and innovation to prepare young people for opportunities in a changing global environment, citing the National Apprenticeship Programme, Adwumawura Programme, S.E.E.D Programme and One Million Coders Programme as part of these efforts.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education has called on parents, guardians, and the public to report anyone demanding money for school placements through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System, reiterating that placement is based on merit and requires no payments to officials.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education will establish a Technical Working Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) after the current placement exercise, following a call by the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference for greater transparency and accountability. The review will examine various components of the system, identify areas for improvement, and recommend measures to make it more transparent and accountable.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, MP for Asawase and Interior Minister, called for educational support to extend beyond infrastructure to include learning materials and environments that give all Ghanaian children equal opportunity to succeed regardless of economic, religious or social background. He distributed stationery and learning materials to pupils at schools in Asokore Mampong Municipality during a 'My First Day at School' programme.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 49-year-old trailer driver, Clement Ofori, has been remanded into police custody by the Tafo Circuit Court following an accident at Krofrom in which a DAF truck with alleged brake failure crashed into six vehicles, a tricycle and a motorbike, killing a 20-year-old pillion rider and injuring several others.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 22-year-old man identified as Awineme was lynched by youth in Aburokyire, Ashanti Region, after allegedly murdering caretaker farmer Osei Kwabena and severely injuring chief Nana Osei Bonsu in a machete attack on September 12, 2026.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kingsford Quarshie, a 21-year-old ex-convict, was sentenced to eight years' hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for breaking into a supermarket and stealing items and cash of GH¢50,000. His accomplice, Joshua Hammond, a 20-year-old university student, received 12 months' imprisonment for abetment. Quarshie was previously convicted in 2023 as a juvenile for robbery.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Ministry of Health signed a framework agreement with the City of Columbus, Ohio, opening a pathway for Ghanaian nurses to work in the United States. The MoU does not specify numbers, timelines, or job terms, and Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stressed that any deployment must protect workers' rights and professional interests.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana has launched a five-year Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER) to improve emergency care for pregnant women and newborns and reduce maternal mortality. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang noted that while Ghana has made progress in expanding maternal healthcare access, maternal mortality remains above the Sustainable Development Goal target of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030, and the initiative will focus on quality, readiness, and speed of care alongside addressing systemic challenges in financing, infrastructure, staffing, and data.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
General Corporal Robert Katey Koranteng of the Ghana Police Service has been charged with murder over the death of 20-year-old Central University law student Ivan Apprey Baidoo. The officer, stationed at the Traffic Management Enforcement Unit, allegedly kicked a motorbike during a traffic pursuit on August 27, 2026, causing it to crash; the rider lost control and struck a concrete barrier.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three journalists—Philip Abutiate of Bullet TV, Ohenenana Ofori Amanfo of Atinka FM, and cameraman Bernard Gyamfi—were allegedly assaulted by private security personnel on September 15, 2026, while filming the aftermath of a demolition exercise at Laboma Beach in Accra after being denied site access. They report their equipment was damaged and describe being shoved, grabbed, and attacked while recording from across the road.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Institute of Economic Affairs poll found that 60.8 per cent of Ghanaians who believe the double-track system has reduced SHS education quality support government borrowing to construct additional schools, while 38.4 per cent oppose it over debt concerns and prefer alternative financing mechanisms.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Offinso Traditional Council is calling for renewed efforts to create jobs and accelerate development in Offinso South Municipality, with development chief Dr. Nana Adu Gyamfi Kunmanin Berima Kesse I donating equipment and launching the SHAMOR Movement for Change Foundation to support young people with start-up capital and resources for business establishment.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Institute of Economic Affairs poll found that 54.3% of Ghanaians support government borrowing to build more Senior High School infrastructure and eliminate the double-track system, with the support attributed to continued pressure on existing facilities from high enrolment under the Free SHS policy.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Education Service has declared Friday, September 25, as National Continuous Professional Development Day, themed "Assessment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Empowering Teachers to Assess Learning," as part of efforts to promote continuous professional development of education staff and strengthen teacher capacity in light of emerging developments like AI in teaching.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A nationwide Institute of Economic Affairs poll found that 64.7 per cent of Ghanaians believe the double-track system has reduced the quality of secondary education, while only 20.2% believe it has improved quality. The IEA suggests that although the system enabled more students to access secondary education following the 2017 Free SHS policy, this expansion may have come at the expense of education quality.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) trained service providers in Kumasi on gender-based violence (GBV) and human rights-responsive services as part of a joint Scale-Up Project running from 2024 to December 2026. The project aims to strengthen access to GBV and human rights-responsive services for survivors and marginalised groups.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department will begin full implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH, an automated traffic law enforcement programme using cameras and Personal Data Assistant devices to detect offences and issue Electronic Notices of Violation to vehicle owners via SMS, aimed at improving road safety and compliance with traffic regulations.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Dance Festival 2026 began on 15 September in Accra with a seven-day programme of performances, workshops, dance battles, seminars and social dancing across various venues, running until 21 September. Organised by Dancetera, the festival features different dance forms including Highlife, Jama, Traditional, Azonto, Salsa, Kizomba and Bachata.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ohemaa Mercy's management explained that her costume at the 2026 Tehillah Experience—a gospel music event held in September—was designed to reflect biblical priesthood, with her cap mirroring the High Priest's mitre and her entry symbolizing an altar offering rather than a conventional stage performance.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Matthew Rhys became the first person to win two lead acting prizes at the Emmy Awards in one night, winning for his roles in Widow's Bay and The Beast In Me. The Welsh actor dedicated his wins to Wales and said the country "punches higher than its weight."
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Emmy Awards, honouring the year's top US television shows, took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, with celebrities walking a blue carpet ahead of the live ceremony.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood & the Burdens of Excess, directed by Christine Boateng and Hajara Musah Chambas, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 14, 2026, as the first Ghanaian feature-length film in Dagbani to premiere at a major international film festival. The film explores sisterhood, migration, forced marriage and the lives of female head porters in Accra.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Medikal posted cryptically on X about artists' fortunes shifting, amid fan wars between Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke over whose latest release dominates Ghana's charts. The post comes as Kweku Smoke's "Bombele" topped Apple Music Ghana with Black Sherif's release at No. 2, and follows Medikal's loss to Black Sherif at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lamiley, the Ga-Dangbe queen competing in Ghana's Most Beautiful, won the Star Performer award on Sunday night with a re-enactment of Naa Dode Akaibi, the first and only woman to become King of the Ga-Dangbe. She now holds four awards and seven nominations since the competition began.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian actress and media personality Nana Adjoa Lovia hosted the red carpet at the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe in Düsseldorf, Germany, interviewing guests including Joyce Blessing, Akosua Agyapong, and other entertainment personalities, drawing praise for her professionalism and eloquence.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
TikToker Prisywan apologized to dancehall star Shatta Wale after his lawyers threatened legal action over comments she made about him on August 29, claiming she had advised him to take mental health seriously and described him as a "confused artiste." The lawyers said the video damaged his reputation and led to cancellation of an investor meeting, prompting Prisywan to comply with demands to delete the video, retract her comments, and apologize.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
American singer and actress Lady Gaga has reportedly welcomed her first child with fiancé businessman Michael Polansky. The couple, who started dating in 2020 and got engaged in 2024, were spotted in Northern California with their newborn, though details about the baby have not been revealed.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Following high-profile international events featuring Ghanaian Kente, including a wedding and an Asantehene celebration in Washington, D.C., global demand for the textile is rising. However, Bonwire weavers lack access to affordable yarn, modern workshops, and production infrastructure needed to meet large-volume international orders.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Award-winning Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has been unveiled as brand ambassador for premium tile brand Rosa Tiles in a partnership announced on September 11, 2026, at the company's East Legon headquarters. The collaboration aims to connect the brand with homeowners, designers, and consumers interested in modern interior design through Okyeame Kwame's promotional and marketing involvement.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Pub Fest will take place in Accra on Friday, September 25, 2026, featuring performances from DJ Wallpaper, DJ Raya, DJ Holyfire, DJ ABK and DJ Raennie, alongside brand activations and prizes. The tour has already visited Winneba, Takoradi and Berekum as part of celebrations around the Ghana DJ Awards theme "All Out."
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's fashion and music showcase Rhythms on Da Runway will hold its 16th edition on 28 November 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre, themed "UNBOUND"—a celebration of fashion and expression that welcomes people of different abilities, body types, ages and backgrounds to the runway.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's fashion and music showcase will return on November 28, 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre with a theme centred on inclusive fashion and individual expression, welcoming people with different abilities, body types and backgrounds to the runway.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gospel musician and worship leader Terry Johnson will hold an "All White Service" and live DVD recording on Monday, September 21, 2026, beginning at 3:00 pm, centred on worship, praise and prayer with attendees dressed entirely in white. Terry Johnson Ministries is seeking contributions from individuals, churches, corporate organisations and supporters to help fund the event.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal will contact Pro Ref to seek explanation for a penalty awarded against defender Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win over Sunderland, after manager Mikel Arteta criticised referee John Brooks' decision for excessive holding. The penalty was confirmed by VAR.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid defeated Elche 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal from Carlos Espí, set up by Kylian Mbappé, after surrendering a two-goal lead. The victory leaves Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Tuchel says he regrets not eating grass from Azteca Stadium after England's 3-2 World Cup win against Mexico in the last-16, describing the moment as one of the campaign highlights and highlighting the team's unity when Jordan Henderson was injured celebrating the victory.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus made his first Tottenham start in 257 days in a Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, playing 75 minutes and having a chance to level when Spurs trailed 1-0, though Tottenham lost 3-1.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Philippe Coutinho, 34, has joined Santos FC until the end of the season, reuniting with Brazil team-mate Neymar at the club. Coutinho had been without a club since leaving Vasco da Gama in February after 81 appearances, while Neymar returned to his childhood club in January last year; this marks the first time the two friends have played together at club level.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Liverpool, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai helping Liverpool progress to the fourth round. Spurs managed their first goal against Premier League opposition this season, though they fell short in the cup tie.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Richarlison posted a crying emoji and "Why?" after being left out of Tottenham's Carabao Cup squad by Roberto de Zerbi for Tuesday's match against Liverpool. De Zerbi indicated the relationship strain stems from the player's desire to leave and failed transfer moves to Vasco da Gama and Everton.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Max Dowman, 16, scored twice in Arsenal's Carabao Cup third-round victory over Ipswich Town, with goals in the seventh minute and after the break. Arsenal won 4–2 with Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also scoring.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Referees' chief Howard Webb admitted that VAR did not consider whether Enzo Fernández was offside when Erling Haaland's goal was awarded for Manchester City in Sunday's Manchester derby. Webb said he was "really disappointed" with the error made by VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus, who failed to identify that Fernández interfered with opponents while in an offside position.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts Football season at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. The league, sponsored by KGL Foundation for six years, now includes 859 active clubs, 600 trained coaches, a new girls' U15 division, and equipment donations via Hoshi International partnership.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Valencia have dismissed head coach Carlos Corberan and football chief executive Ron Gourlay after a winless start to the season, with the club bottom of La Liga on one point from five matches. Valencia B coach Oscar Sanchez will serve as interim boss ahead of the club's next fixture against Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 female national team, the Black Maidens, began their WAFU Zone B title defence with a commanding 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso, scoring two goals in each half. The defending champions dominated the match from start to finish.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans for fans who chanted the late Diogo Jota's name at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match, saying such behaviour has no place in football. Jota, a Liverpool forward and close friend of Neves, died in a car crash at age 28 in July last year.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 female team, the Black Maidens, defeated Burkina Faso 4-0 in their opening match of the WAFU Zone B tournament, with goals from Seidatu Wahab, Gloria Ameaa, Benedicta Nketiah Danso, and Hajara Adams.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrew Robertson returns to Anfield with Tottenham to play Liverpool in the EFL Cup's third round on Tuesday, with both teams coming off 0-0 draws in their previous matches.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's U-17 women's football team, coached by Joe Nana Adarkwa, is competing in the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup in Côte d'Ivoire as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Adarkwa said the team aims to defend their title while assessing and developing players for the World Cup.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has charged Bibiani GoldStars FC Chief Executive Officer Kwasi Adu over comments about match officials following his side's 2-1 Ghana Premier League defeat by Hearts of Oak, alleging the remarks constituted improper conduct capable of bringing the league into disrepute. Adu has until Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to respond to the charge.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association has announced the 2026 Women's Super Cup will be held from September 23 to September 29 in Prampram, with eight teams drawn into two groups. The tournament will serve as preparation for the Women's Premier League season starting in October.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has been included in Rennes' Europa League squad and returned to first-team training after a summer move failed to materialise. The 26-year-old is now registered for the club's Europa League campaign ahead of their opening fixture against Sturm Graz.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama, the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League champions, lost 1-0 at home to TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League first leg, raising concerns about the financial and structural weakness of Ghanaian football when facing African competition.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says Mohammed Kudus is physically ready to start in the EFL Cup clash against Liverpool after returning from long-term injury. Kudus has made three substitute appearances since the start of the 2026/27 season and may play as number 10 in an attacking role.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana winger Christopher Bonsu Baah came off the bench to set up Julian Quinones' opening goal as Al Qadsiah defeated Al Wasl 2-1 in their AFC Champions League campaign opener. Bonsu Baah has now been directly involved in five goals in nine games this season.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's men's volleyball national team has travelled to Tunisia for the 2026 Africa Nations Volleyball Championship, which also serves as qualification for the 2027 FIVB World Championship and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The Black Spikers are drawn in Group A with hosts Tunisia and Kenya.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC drew 1-1 with FC Diarra in the second leg at Accra Sports Stadium but were eliminated from the 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup after losing 2-1 on aggregate, ending their maiden campaign at the preliminary-round stage.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Maidens have travelled to Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire, to defend their title in the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup, which begins today with Ghana's opening match against Burkina Faso. The tournament will be played in a league format with Ghana facing five opponents across two venues, with the final match against Cote d'Ivoire scheduled for Saturday, September 27.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hearts of Oak moved to the top of the Ghana Premier League table after a comeback 2-1 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars, maintaining their perfect start to the campaign. Asante Kotoko, FC Samartex 1996, Berekum Chelsea, Karela United and Swedru All Blacks also secured important wins in the second matchday.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The United States defeated France 97-79 in the final in Berlin to claim their 12th Women's Basketball World Cup title. France, playing in their first-ever World Cup final, led by 14 points at one stage but USA dominated the second half to secure the trophy.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kenneth Bednarek and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed sprint doubles at the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest, each winning the 100m and 200m and pocketing $150,000 in prize money. Bednarek ran 19.52s in the 200m (a world lead) ahead of Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, while Jefferson-Wooden's 21.47s (also a world lead) made her the third-fastest woman in 200m history.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after supporters appeared to chant about the late Diogo Jota at teammate Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match on Saturday in Buraydah. Jota, a close friend of Neves, died on July 3 in a car crash in Spain; Al-Hilal Club Company filed a complaint with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation over the incident.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain. Mbappe has also made his case for the award, and Harry Kane is among other favourites.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 to win the US Open, claiming his second Grand Slam title of the year after winning the French Open in June.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Kit Up Ghana Foundation has donated branded sports jerseys to Achimota Basic School in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, aiming to promote sports, teamwork and holistic student development. The Foundation says sports is a tool for building unity and confidence among young people.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association will launch the 2026/27 Colts Football Season on September 15 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. President John Dramani Mahama backed the initiative as a means to rebuild youth pathways and provide young players opportunities to develop talent and gain international experience.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Sports Stadium has been cleared by CAF to host international matches and will serve as the home venue for Niger and Somalia's 2027 AFCON Qualifiers games, according to the National Sports Authority. The facility is currently the only approved venue for FIFA Category A matches in Ghana.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Embassy has brought former US Women's National Team World Cup champion Amy Griffin and former MLS defender Kofi Sarkodie to Ghana to strengthen female football development at the grassroots level through a Sports Envoy Programme. The initiative takes coaches in Tamale, Kumasi, and Accra through sessions on team culture, leadership, discipline, and communication, with about 50 coaches and 300 young female footballers expected to participate by the end of the programme.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has submitted his squad for Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the Ghana Football Association set to announce the final list after approval processes. Ghana will face Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on September 24 and host The Gambia five days later.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Pro Ref has acknowledged an "error of judgement" in VAR's decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City in their derby victory over Manchester United, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review because of questions over whether Enzo Fernandez, in an offside position, had interfered with play.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has rejected suggestions that the preliminary-round exits of Medeama SC and Nations FC from CAF competitions demonstrate weakness in the Ghana Premier League, arguing that a domestic league's strength cannot be judged solely by continental performance.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens have departed Accra for Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, ahead of the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup beginning September 15. A squad of 20 players and the technical team left on Sunday as Ghana aims to defend the title.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-20 female football team, the Black Princesses, have returned home after exiting the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland at the group stage for the eighth consecutive time. They lost 3-0 to Ecuador, beat South Korea 3-1, and lost 4-0 to France in their three matches.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has backed new signing Jordan Ayew, 35, to be a success at the club after the Ghana international made his debut as a substitute in Sunday's 1-0 home defeat to Wolves. Wilder praised Ayew's experience, quality, and positivity, believing his contributions will be valuable to the team.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohammed Kudus made his first Tottenham start since January in a Carabao Cup match against Liverpool after recovering from injury. Manager Roberto De Zerbi noted that the 26-year-old remains short of full match fitness, with the start representing a key step in rebuilding his condition.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Okraku said at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football League that the association has invested significantly in grassroots football over six years and is committed to developing the competition, following President Mahama's recent remarks on reviving Colts football.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Coachhene Sports Club, a Manchester-based grassroots organization founded five years ago, visited Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams to introduce itself and discuss collaboration. The club, which has placed over 40 young footballers into professional academies, recently expanded operations to Ghana to nurture local talent.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifteen-year-old striker JJ Gabriel is on the verge of leaving Manchester United following issues in the relationship between his family and the club. Gabriel, who won the Premier League Under-18 Player of the Year award last term, has sent formal notice to cancel his registration with immediate effect, though United can challenge the request.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chen Yuanyu opened WTT Champions Macao on 8 September with a 3–0 victory over Omar Assar, winning 11–9, 11–7 and 11–9, with all three games decided by narrow margins.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Rocha Ghana has called on the government to fast-track the conversion of the Atewa Range Forest Reserve into a national park to protect forest resources and create green economic development opportunities, with involvement from local communities and stakeholders.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The inaugural Climate x Culture Summit, scheduled for October 22, 2026 in Accra, will bring together policymakers, climate practitioners, business leaders, creatives, and others to explore how culture and creativity can advance climate action and sustainable development in Africa. The event will examine practical ways of embedding sustainability into creative production and cultural experiences, including opportunities and challenges for accessing finance for climate-conscious innovation in Africa's creative industries.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US government's 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.04%, its highest since 2007, driven by oil price surges and inflation concerns stemming from regional tensions. Rising global bond yields reflect expectations of higher interest rates to combat inflation, though President Trump opposes rate increases.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
China has enacted new rules allowing authorities to ban citizens from leaving the country for up to three years if they are deemed to have harmed national security or interests while overseas, or if they violate technology import and export regulations. Critics say the measure expands Beijing's control over citizens' activities and speech abroad, though Chinese authorities say the rules safeguard national sovereignty and do not restrict ordinary citizens.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Israel's culture minister has called for the Oscar-winning Israeli co-directors of a documentary accusing the Israeli army of mass civilian killings in Gaza to be stripped of their citizenship over "treason against the state." The film, named Naza after a Hebrew military acronym for collateral damage, features interviews with 24 Israeli military and intelligence officers discussing the AI-powered targeting systems used in the Gaza war.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Supreme Court rejected President Trump's plan to restrict voting by mail before the midterm elections, upholding a federal judge's temporary block on new USPS requirements for postal ballots. Justice Kavanaugh agreed with the ruling but signaled he might later support Trump's position as litigation continues.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's US Loop tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage, including saying "Free Palestine" at two concerts. Jewish groups criticised the performances, and Macklemore confirmed the separation while standing by his comments.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will have their publicly funded police protection reconsidered by the royal security committee (Ravec) following their return to full-time residence in the UK, which will assess risks they face and their family's movements including school runs. The couple has also changed their children's school within days of enrollment due to security concerns.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has characterized fears about AI safety as a "hoax" and rejected calls for greater safeguards on the technology, comparing warnings to what he views as unfounded concerns like climate change. His comments follow warnings from AI executives and staff about risks the technology poses, and a call from Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark for mandatory "kill switches" on dangerous AI systems.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina confirmed that two nights of their May wedding in the Bahamas were paid for by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, described as a Putin ally, in what the couple called a generous gift. Ethics watchdogs said accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from someone associated with a foreign head of state raises conflict-of-interest concerns, though it is legal for the private citizen to accept such gifts.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union will propose a ban restricting under-15s from social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots, and online games as part of an EU Kids Act. The proposal allows gradual access to services by age while imposing obligations on companies depending on service type and child age.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General found that immigrants at "Alligator Alcatraz," a now-shuttered Florida detention centre, were kept in small metal outdoor cages of about 18 sq ft and that the facility did not comply with standards for hygiene, medical care, food, health and safety.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
World Athletics confirmed Nairobi as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first time Africa will host the full championships. The event will be held at Kasarani Stadium, which is undergoing renovation ahead of Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine passengers were killed when suspected terrorists opened fire on their vehicle at Dungus community in Jos South on Sunday night; separate attacks in Mangu and Riyom local government areas killed two people each, with several others injured.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Amin Amidu Sulemani of Ghana has been appointed ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalisation for the 2026–2030 term, confirmed during the ECOWAS Assembly in Abuja. He will oversee infrastructure, energy, transport, and digital development, reporting to newly appointed ECOWAS Commission president Senegal's General Birame Diop.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will convene a High-Level Side Event on Reparatory Justice at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2026, following the adoption of a UN resolution recognizing the enslavement of Africans as a crime against humanity. The event will feature Ghana-established bodies including the High-Level Advisory Council on Reparatory Justice presenting progress reports and recommendations on advancing global reparatory justice efforts.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has admitted to dangerous driving after crashing a Lamborghini into motorway barriers on the M3 in May. He also admitted to possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Defence Department's inspector general says the war with Iran has led to "shortfalls" in munitions and resupply bottlenecks, contradicting President Trump's claims that US munitions supplies are "virtually unlimited." The US spent more than $22 billion on munitions from February through June, and stocks of some interceptors like the Patriot missile and THAAD have been significantly depleted in some cases by more than half.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Talent is a key competitive asset; CEOs should identify mission-critical roles, strengthen employee development, create career pathways, recognize performance, and build an engaging leadership culture. Retaining critical talent protects organizational knowledge, continuity, productivity, and competitive advantage.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece warns Ghanaian young people considering Russia's 2026 International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg to exercise caution, noting that Ghana has repatriated 4,972 citizens from various countries since 2025 following distress abroad, and advising youth to question who is offering opportunities and what safeguards exist.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →