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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Her election at the Chamber’s recent annual general meeting in Accra marks a significant milestone for the organisation, which serves as the umbrella body for companies engaged in the exploration, production and processing of mineral resources in the country.

    Angela List pledges to maximise nation’s mineral wealth
  3. The Chronicle

    The Centre for National Culture (CNC), Greater Accra, has commenced its annual Student Drama Festival in Accra, bringing together senior high schools from across the region to showcase their theatrical talents.

    Centre for National Culture kicks off annual student drama Festival in Accra
  4. Joy Online

    Italian trade promotion agency, Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with BolognaFiere and Accadueo (H2O)—Italy’s leading exhibition dedicated to the water sector—has announced a two-day Italy-Ghana Water Technology workshop in Accra, Ghana.

    Italy-Ghana water tech workshop convenes top-tier firms to showcase market-leading innovations
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The second edition of the Jamila International Women’s Forum has been held in Accra with a call on women to take leadership roles in governance, business, and social transformation to drive the development of Africa.

    Women urged to take leadership roles to drive Africa’s devt
  6. Joy Online

    Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr Yaw Botwe was travelling from Wusuta towards Accra with two unidentified passengers on board.

    Ho: Two killed, several injured in road crash
  7. Joy Online

    The plane landed in Bangui, the ​capital of the Central African Republic, shortly before 10 p.m. local time (2100 GMT), after a stop in Ghana’s capital, Accra, according to the ICE ​Flight Monitor managed by Human Rights First.

    US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says
  8. Joy Online

    At the 2026 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra, Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), raised concerns over frequent changes in EU regulations, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and sanitary and phytos

    Ghana, EU seek closer cooperation on export compliance and market access
  9. Business & Financial Times

    Now, the Accra-based composer/rapper is gearing up for his most personal release yet.

    From ship engines to studio sessions: 6ixty returns with self-produced “The Redman EP”
  10. Joy Online

    The illegal site, which was created along the banks of the River Jei at American Farm at Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region by an unknown property developer to fill the waterway for a commercial project, was swept into the Weija Lake by Wedn

    Illegal dumpsite washed into Weija Lake after floods, raising public health fears
  11. Joy Online

    The call was made when the Director-General of NACOC, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, accompanied by his deputy and members of the Commission’s management team, paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the GJA at the International Press Centre in Accra on Wednesday, June

    NACOC partners GJA to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Ghana
Society

First hajj batches arrive at Tamale airport

The News

The first and second batches of this year's hajj pilgrims have arrived at Tamale International Airport. Seven Tamale flights will run through June 24, 2026, followed by nine Accra flights from June 18 to June 24.

Why it matters

First hajj pilgrimage batches arrive at Tamale airport ahead of seven scheduled flights through June 24, marking the start of Ghana's 2026 hajj season.

36 min ago · Daily Guide

Today

  1. First hajj batches arrive at Tamale airport

    The first and second batches of this year's hajj pilgrims have arrived at Tamale International Airport. Seven Tamale flights will run through June 24, 2026, followed by nine Accra flights from June 18 to June 24.

    36 min ago · Daily Guide

  2. US Embassy marks 250 years American independence in Accra

    The US Embassy in Ghana hosted a grand reception in Accra celebrating 250 years of American independence and US-Ghana relations, including remarks from the Chargé d'Affaires recalling the founding declaration and noting that the US was present when Ghana gained independence in 1957.

    38 min ago · Daily Guide

  3. MMFL declares GH¢0.03 quarterly dividend per share

    Shareholders of Mobile Money Fintech Limited approved a dividend of GH¢0.03 per share for the first quarter of 2026 at an Extraordinary General Meeting in Accra. The company has moved from semi-annual to quarterly dividend payments, reflecting improved performance.

    50 min ago · Daily Guide

  4. Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 moved to September from June

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters announced that the 3rd Ghana International Horticulture Expo, originally scheduled for June 11–13, 2026, has been postponed to September 3–5, 2026. The decision followed consultations with stakeholders and was made to avoid conflicts with major national programmes, international business engagements, and global sporting activities that would have affected participation during the original dates.

    54 min ago · Daily Guide

  5. Microfinance firms seek BoG capital framework recalibration

    The microfinance industry is urging the Bank of Ghana to reconsider its revised capital framework, including minimum capital thresholds and implementation timeline, citing concerns that the current design could undermine financial inclusion and distort market structure, despite broad endorsement of the reform direction.

    2 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

  6. Ashaiman Irrigation Scheme threatened by land encroachment

    The 155-hectare Ashaiman Irrigation Scheme in Greater Accra is under pressure from unauthorised developments, with only about 36 per cent currently in use. Kojo Akoto Boateng warns that encroachment on the catchment area by developments like Santo and East Legon Hills threatens the scheme's original purpose of supplying vegetables to Accra and Tema.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online

  7. Jolanda Castagna awarded Best CEO in Real Estate Brokerage

    Jolanda Castagna, Chief Executive of Akka Kappa Ghana, received the Best CEO of the Year award in the Real Estate Brokerage category at the 10th CEO Summit. The recognition acknowledges her leadership of a full-service real estate firm that has built its reputation over more than a decade in Ghana's property market.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

  8. Dr Kennedy says Ghana's governance failure shows in unresolved flooding

    Political analyst Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has described Ghana's inability to address recurring flooding as evidence of a deeper crisis in democratic governance, arguing that successive governments have failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that threaten lives and livelihoods.

    3 hours ago · The Chronicle

  9. Operators of illegal waste site near Weija Dam prosecuted

    The Assembly Member for Ngleshie Amanfro in Ga South Municipality says operators of an illegal waste disposal site along the Densu and Weija rivers are being prosecuted in court, following coordinated enforcement efforts by the municipality after initial dialogue and warnings proved ineffective.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

  10. GOIL PLC reports 7% net profit growth despite lower 2025 revenue

    GOIL PLC posted a strong 2025 performance with net profit after tax rising 7.05 per cent to GH¢90.67 million, although revenue declined from GH¢20.36 billion in 2024 to GH¢18.55 billion in 2025 due to market conditions and crude oil price volatility. The Company achieved improved profitability through cost optimisation and operational efficiency.

    5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  11. Angela List elected First Vice President of Ghana Chamber of Mines

    Angela List, founder and CEO of Nguvu Mining Limited, has been elected First Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines at its annual general meeting in Accra. List pledged to draw on her 25 years of mining industry experience to help maximise the country's mineral wealth and promote greater female participation in the sector.

    5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  12. Centre for National Culture opens annual student drama festival

    The Centre for National Culture in Greater Accra has started its annual Student Drama Festival, bringing together senior high schools from the region to perform "Verdict of the Cobra" by Dr. Mohammed Ben Abdallah. The week-long competition aims to identify the best drama club to represent Greater Accra at the national level.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle

  13. Italy-Ghana water tech workshop scheduled for July 2026 in Accra

    The Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with BolognaFiere and Accadueo, will host a two-day Italy-Ghana Water Technology workshop in Accra on July 8–9, 2026, bringing leading Italian water treatment, wastewater management, and filtration firms to showcase innovations and foster business partnerships with Ghanaian stakeholders.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

  14. Second Jamila Forum calls women to lead Africa's development

    The Jamila International Women's Forum held in Accra urged women to take leadership roles in governance, business, and social transformation. Traditional authorities and government officials said gender equality is a prerequisite for economic resilience and nation-building.

    5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  15. Two killed, several injured in Ho road crash

    Two people died in a collision between a Hyundai Mighty truck and a Bajaj rickshaw at the Civic Centre traffic lights in Ho on Saturday, June 13. Several others were injured and are receiving treatment at Ho Municipal Hospital and Ho Teaching Hospital.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

  16. US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic

    The United States deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to the Central African Republic, according to her lawyer, who described the transfer as "super dangerous" because the activist has no connection to the country. The Iranian American Legal Defence Fund had warned that three Iranian women fleeing persecution faced deportation risk.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana, EU pledge closer cooperation on export compliance

    Ghana and the EU have pledged closer collaboration to help exporters comply with evolving market access requirements, with Ghana's GIPC chief raising concerns about frequent changes to EU regulations including the Deforestation Regulation and sanitary standards. The Foreign Affairs Minister proposed developing a local assessment mechanism to ensure exports meet EU requirements before shipment, and participants agreed on sustained dialogue and technical cooperation to strengthen trade.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. 6ixty releases self-produced seven-track EP The Redman

    Accra-based composer and rapper 6ixty has released _The Redman EP_, a 7-track project entirely written, arranged, and produced by himself, following his 2019 debut _Nyamekye_ EP.

    18 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

  3. Illegal dumpsite floods into Weija Lake, endangering water supply

    An unauthorised refuse landfill site containing municipal, industrial, and e-waste with heavy metals was washed into Weija Lake during Wednesday's floods, posing a threat to about 80% of Accra residents who depend on the lake for drinking water supplied by Ghana Water Company Limited.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. NACOC partners GJA to combat substance abuse and illicit drugs

    The Narcotics Control Commission is seeking closer collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association to strengthen public education against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, particularly among young people. The partnership was discussed during a courtesy visit ahead of this year's World Drug Day celebration.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. Faulty streetlights endanger motorists and pedestrians on Achimota Forest road

    Motorists and pedestrians on the Achimota Forest stretch in Accra are alarmed by non-functioning streetlights that plunge large sections into darkness at night, creating safety hazards including poor visibility, difficulty spotting pedestrians and obstacles, and increased risk of crime such as robbery.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

  6. Assemblies of God 2026 Apostolic Visitation begins in Accra

    The 2026 Apostolic Visitation of Assemblies of God, Ghana, commenced at Cedar Mountain Chapel in East Legon with pastors, retirees, and widows in attendance. General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam led a three-and-a-half-hour prayer session and encouraged pastors to remain diligent while avoiding grumbling and anxiety.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Ghana's recurring floods result from human behaviour, advocates say

    Environmental advocates argue that Ghana's floods stem primarily from human behaviour, poor waste management and weak environmental consciousness rather than rainfall alone. They contend that indiscriminate waste disposal, poor sanitation habits and dependence on single-use plastics have turned manageable rainfall events into annual disasters.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. KGL Foundation hands over renovated OPD to Accra Psychiatric Hospital

    The KGL Foundation has completed an extensive renovation of the Out-Patient Department at Accra Psychiatric Hospital, featuring enhanced safety measures, modernised consulting rooms, and a patient-friendly layout. The foundation's CEO stated the project aims to spark lasting change and inspire private sector investment in mental health.

    14 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  9. Nigeria wins fourth ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon in Accra

    Nigeria's team "Error" won the 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026, organised by the ECOWAS Commission and Ghana's Cyber Security Authority in Accra, securing the $10,000 grand prize. The four-day event brought together cybersecurity professionals from 12 ECOWAS member states who developed solutions to regional cybersecurity challenges including ransomware, phishing, and fraud.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  10. AGI and Danish industries launch sustainability capacity initiative

    The Association of Ghana Industries and the Confederation of Danish Industries have launched the Sustainable African Value Chain Initiative (SAVI) to help Ghanaian businesses integrate sustainability principles into their operations and value chains through capacity-building, technical assistance, and peer learning.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  11. ECOWAS pursues minerals processing to boost AfCFTA trade

    Ghana is rallying ECOWAS countries behind a "mine together, process together" campaign to add value to West Africa's mineral wealth through industrialisation and increased continental trade. Ghana's Trade Minister called for factory construction, integrated standards, and transport infrastructure to enable jobs and value addition rather than exporting raw minerals.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  12. Book on monitoring and evaluation systems launched in Accra

    Policymakers, development practitioners, and government officials gathered at the World Bank Country Office in Accra on 10 June 2026 for the launch of "Political Economy of Institutionalising Monitoring & Evaluation Practice in Africa: 21st Century Perspectives," a book by Professor Kwaku Appiah-Adu and Andrew Osei Asibey that explores how M&E systems can strengthen governance and evidence-based policymaking across Africa.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  13. 37 Military Hospital appeals to identify unclaimed road accident victim

    A female patient admitted to 37 Military Hospital in Accra following a road traffic accident at Lapaz on May 15, 2026, remains unidentified and unclaimed. The hospital is appealing to the public for information to help identify the woman or locate her relatives.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  14. Armed robber dies after taxi hijacking in La, Accra

    A suspected armed robber, identified as 'Mugu' by residents, died from a gunshot wound following a taxi hijacking near La Girls' School in Accra on Saturday, June 13. The suspect allegedly attacked a taxi driver, fired a gunshot, and stole a Daewoo Matiz taxi before the stolen vehicle crashed; police are investigating the circumstances of the suspect's death.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

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