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2026-04-252026-10-28

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October 2026
20 OctJoy Online
… Some parents who spoke to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said inadequate parental supervision, including a lack of concern about where girls spent the night and how they fed while at school, made it difficult to address some of the challenges confronting them. …
NCCE urges Ada stakeholders to intensify efforts to end child marriage
20 OctJoy Online
… Mr Ricketts-Hagan, a member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, stated this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of the 81st International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. …
Ghana seeks equity, not costly Eurobonds – Ricketts-Hagan
19 OctJoy Online
… The nomination list, released on Monday, October 19, features journalists from major media organizations, including Multimedia Group Limited, Media General, Citi FM/Channel One TV, the Ghana News Agency and Graphic Online. …
Four Luv FM journalists nominated for 2026 Ashanti GJA Media Excellence Awards
19 OctJoy Online
… Prof Musah made the call in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of the matriculation ceremony for fresh students admitted for the 2026/2027 academic year at the University’s Gomoa Fetteh Kakraba campus in the Central Region. …
Embrace entrepreneurial techniques, technologies – KAAF VC urges students
16 OctJoy Online
… The Managing Director of GAPTE, Dawuda Awudu, who disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Thursday, said the organisation was repairing broken-down buses and engaging the sector minister to explore the possibility of acquiring additional vehicles to str …
GAPTE intensifies efforts to increase bus availability for Aayalolo contra-flow system
16 OctJoy Online
… The Managing Director of GAPTE, Dawuda Awudu, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Thursday, said the initiative had improved mobility and helped commuters save considerable time on their daily journeys. …
Aayalolo contra-flow moves over 8,000 passengers daily – GAPTE boss
16 OctDaily Guide
… Source: Ghana News Agency, 12 October 2026. Mindset Transformation Initiative (MTI) believes this debate presents an opportunity to look beyond the immediate political contest and examine a more fundamental issue: Are we placing so much emphasis on finding individuals without per …
The Search For The Politically Unblemished: Are We Asking The Impossible Of Public Appointees? (1)
16 OctJoy Online
… A survey conducted by the Ghana Health Service, Pure Earth and UNICEF found that 52% of children under five in Ghana had elevated blood lead levels, according to a report published by the Ghana News Agency in September 2026. …
Ghana included in WHO lead-testing programme as questions remain over local exposure risks
16 OctJoy Online
… Mr Dawuda Awudu, the Managing Director of GAPTE, who disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), on Thursday, said the organisation was repairing broken-down buses and engaging the sector minister to explore the possibility of acquiring additional vehicles to …
GAPTE intensifies efforts to increase bus availability for Aayalolo contra-flow
15 OctJoy Online
… In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Ahenu noted that although laudable, a lack of public understanding of the new road traffic regulations would undermine its full implementation. …
GloMeF CEO urges intensified public education on new road traffic regulations

Society

North-East Region adopts solar water systems for climate adaptation

The News

The North-East Regional Coordinating Council is promoting solar-powered water systems and dry-season farming to help communities adapt to climate change as rivers dry up and traditional irrigation sources become unreliable. The initiative aims to improve water access for households and public institutions while supporting year-round farming through solar-powered groundwater extraction, with communities responsible for relatively low maintenance costs.

27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

North-East Region adopts solar water systems for climate adaptation
The North-East Regional Coordinating Council is promoting solar-powered water systems and dry-season farming to help communities adapt to climate change as rivers dry up and traditional irrigation sources become unreliable. The initiative aims to improve water access for households and public institutions while supporting year-round farming through solar-powered groundwater extraction, with communities responsible for relatively low maintenance costs.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Ghana's restoration efforts raise questions about long-term sustainability
An opinion feature explores whether Ghana's environmental restoration initiatives—from degraded mining landscapes to threatened mangroves—address the immediate livelihood needs of communities dependent on the land, questioning who will maintain efforts after donors leave and how quickly land damaged by activities like galamsey can become farmable again.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
EC delays Dormaa Central NDC constituency election results announcement
The Electoral Commission in Dormaa Central has not yet declared winners of the NDC constituency election because voting extended to 1915 hours instead of the planned 1400 hours, pushing ballot sorting and counting into the night. About 1,290 delegates participated in the election to decide on 55 candidates.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Kwarteng qualifies as lawyer after diverse career
Emmanuel Kojo Kwarteng became a lawyer on October 9, 2026, after pursuing journalism, corporate communications, marketing, public relations, banking, authorship, and alternative dispute resolution. His educational path included studies at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, University of Ghana, Central University, Mountcrest University, the University of Essex, and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

NRSA praises Sunyani inner ring road, warns tricycle speeding
The National Road Safety Authority has commended the quality of the 9.2-kilometre Sunyani Inner Ring Road Project, funded under the government's "Big Push" programme, but expressed concern about tricycle riders speeding on the asphalted sections. The project has spurred small-scale business development along the route, with 2.5 kilometres already asphalted and completion expected within two years.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

Motor rider stabbed to death at Akame, suspect at large
A motor rider identified as Lorlorne Kudah was allegedly stabbed to death at Akame in the Ketu South Municipality on Thursday evening. The suspected perpetrator, Kwame Tsali, remains at large and police have begun investigations.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
24-hour economy policy next phase focuses on job creation
Ghana's 24-hour economy policy, launched in July 2025 to boost productivity and industrialisation, has laid its foundations, and the government's next priority is translating that groundwork into sustainable jobs, particularly for youth, according to Cape Coast South MP George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Regional cooperation essential for African mineral value addition
The CEO of Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund called for stronger regional cooperation in investment, geological data sharing, and mineral processing to help African countries retain more value from mineral resources and shift from raw exports to local processing.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kpando MCE briefs okada riders on digital traffic enforcement system
The Municipal Chief Executive for Kpando engaged commercial motorcycle riders on a new digital traffic enforcement system rolling out in November, which uses cameras and technology to automatically detect offences such as speeding and jumping traffic lights, issuing electronic penalty notices without physical police interception.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Breast cancer leads cancer deaths among African women
Africa recorded approximately 225,643 new breast cancer cases and 100,070 deaths in 2024, with the disease remaining the most diagnosed and leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women across the continent. A 2025 study of five sub-Saharan African countries found 21.9 per cent of participants were diagnosed before age 40.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Economist urges phased budget-backed implementation of 24-hour economy
Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has proposed that Ghana's 24-hour economy policy be implemented in phases with dedicated yearly budget allocations and clear ministerial responsibility, arguing the current structure lacks design, financial backing, and an enforceable framework. The policy, launched in July 2025, has so far involved 268 filling stations and 33 manufacturers running shift systems and created more than 160,000 direct jobs.
22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's producer inflation rises to 4.8% in September
Ghana's producer inflation increased to 4.8 per cent in September 2026 from 4.4 per cent in August, primarily driven by mining and manufacturing sectors. Mining and quarrying recorded a rate of 5.5 per cent and accounted for about half the overall increase, with crude oil and natural gas extraction prices rising 18.3 per cent.
22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Budget-backed phased approach needed for 24-hour economy policy
Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist at the University of Ghana Business School, has urged the government to implement the 24-hour economy policy in phases with dedicated yearly budget allocations, arguing that the current structure lacks design, financial backing, and an enforceable framework.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC clears 46 aspirants for regional positions in Bono East
The Bono East Regional office of the National Democratic Congress has vetted and cleared 46 aspirants to compete for various regional positions in the party. The regional secretary urged candidates and supporters to conduct issue-based campaigns while remaining peaceful.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
TEWU demands better recognition, conditions for non-teaching staff
The Teachers and Educational Workers' Union called for greater recognition, improved working conditions and adequate support for non-teaching staff in Ghana's education sector, arguing that cleaners, security personnel, cooks, administrators and other support staff play critical roles in delivering quality education. The union's national chairperson urged education directors to prioritize non-teaching staff welfare and ensure adherence to their conditions of service, citing instances where management has attempted to reduce agreed working days.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana should prioritize job creation over aggressive spending cuts
Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, an economist at the University of Ghana Business School, has urged the government to shift from expenditure cuts to job-led growth, warning that excessive spending compression risks undermining economic growth without creating decent jobs or attracting investment for inclusive development. Ghana's debt-to-GDP ratio declined from 61.8 per cent at the end of 2024 to 45 per cent by June 2026, achieving debt sustainability ahead of the IMF's 2028 programme target, but Prof Bokpin cautions that continuing over-compression of spending could stabilize the economy without fostering inclusive growth.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana develops five-year plan to advance reparations agenda
Ghana has developed a five-year action plan to advance reparations through diplomatic engagement, reparative financing and reforms to the global financial architecture, aligning with the African Union's Decade of Reparations as President Mahama prepares to assume the role of AU Champion on Reparations.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

Thirty journalists trained in science journalism and emerging technologies
Thirty Ghanaian journalists have received training in emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and climate change under the UK Media Excellence for Emerging Technologies Fellowship, a UK-Ghana initiative in its fourth year supported by Imperial Global and the British High Commission to strengthen science journalism and public understanding of scientific developments.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

Election transitions leave contractors unpaid, businesses struggling
An opinion piece warns that Ghana's peaceful democratic transitions, while admirable, often result in new administrations leaving committed entrepreneurs unpaid and loyal workers uncertain, as government contracts are reviewed following changes of government—threatening businesses built over decades.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CHASS urges prompt release of free SHS funds and payment of arrears
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools has called on the Government to release funds to senior high schools promptly, settle outstanding arrears, and review tax and procurement measures it says are placing additional financial pressure on schools. The association cited delays in inadequate fund releases and withheld first-year student funds throughout the 2025/2026 academic year as primary challenges undermining school administration.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ada Queenmother campaigns to end child marriage in region
Naana Adiki Manyeyo Adi I, Queen of the Royal Adibiawe, called for an end to child marriage during a campaign marking the International Day of the Girl Child in Ada East District, urging parents, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to protect girls and promote their education and rights.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NCCE calls for collective action against child marriage in Ada
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged stakeholders in Ada East District to intensify efforts to end child marriage through parental supervision, law enforcement, education and community engagement. The NCCE director cited poverty, ignorance, and misconceptions about culture as drivers of the practice, and warned that early marriage deprives girls of education and professional opportunities.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana prioritises equity investment over high-cost debt financing
Ghana is prioritising equity investment over debt financing to sustain economic recovery and reduce reliance on high-cost borrowing, including Eurobonds, according to George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, MP for Cape Coast South and member of Parliament's Finance Committee. He said the strategy aims to attract private and domestic capital into productive sectors capable of creating jobs while avoiding excessive borrowing that could increase the country's debt burden.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Four Luv FM journalists nominated for Ashanti GJA awards
Four journalists from Luv FM in Kumasi have been nominated for the 2026 Ghana Journalists Association Media Excellence Awards in the Ashanti region, part of 19 shortlisted journalists recognized across 11 categories including community impact, health, environment, and agriculture.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
KAAF VC urges students to embrace entrepreneurship, emerging technologies
Professor Alhassan Musah, Vice-Chancellor of KAAF University, has urged graduates and students to embrace entrepreneurial techniques and emerging technologies to drive innovation and create employment opportunities. He noted that 1,750 students were matriculated for the 2026/2027 academic year and emphasized that successful individuals create value and that the university is equipping students with entrepreneurial mindsets and practical skills to become self-reliant and create jobs for others.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

GAPTE repairs buses, seeks more vehicles for Aayalolo service
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive is intensifying efforts to increase bus availability for its Aayalolo contra-flow service, which operates on three corridors in Accra. The organisation is repairing broken-down buses and engaging the sector minister to explore acquiring additional vehicles to meet growing passenger demand and support plans to extend the service to more corridors.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Aayalolo contra-flow system transports over 8,000 daily passengers
The government's Aayalolo contra-flow system, running on three corridors since September 29, 2026, moves more than 8,000 passengers daily and has reduced travel times significantly—from two hours to 28 minutes between Adenta and Accra's CBD during morning peak, according to GAPTE's managing director.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Electoral Commission appointments spark debate on political impartiality
President Mahama appointed Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of Ghana's Electoral Commission, prompting discussion about whether public appointees can be trusted to act independently. The Mindset Transformation Initiative suggests the focus should shift from finding politically unblemished individuals to strengthening institutional safeguards against political interference.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana joins WHO initiative to strengthen lead testing capacity
Ghana is among six sub-Saharan African countries selected for WHO support to strengthen laboratory capacity for blood lead testing and improve monitoring of lead exposure. A Ghana Health Service, Pure Earth and UNICEF survey found that 52% of children under five in Ghana had elevated blood lead levels.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GAPTE repairs buses, seeks vehicles for Aayalolo expansion
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive is repairing broken-down buses and engaging the sector minister to acquire additional vehicles for its Aayalolo contra-flow service, introduced in September 2026 to ease passenger congestion during peak hours on three corridors: Accra-Adenta, Accra-Kasoa, and Accra-Amasaman.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →