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… Speaking to the Ghana News Agency after the presentation, Executive Director of the DPC, Dr Arnold Kavaarpuo, said the Commission had designated 2026 as the “Year of Enforcement” to ensure that institutions comply with their obligations under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 84 …
Data Protection Commission acquires two vehicles to strengthen data protection enforcementJoy Online
… A Senior Research Fellow at IDEG, Mr Kwesi Jonah, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that DCEs should be elected directly by the people without presidential intervention, a position the Institute had advocated for more than 10 years. …
IDEG opposes presidential nomination of DCE candidates for election in constitutional review position paperJoy Online
… A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra said one of the solutions being explored is the local manufacture of a wide range of cardiovascular medicines, anti-cancer medications and immuno suppressants to support the next phase of the GMTF services package. …
GMTF, Atlantic Lifesciences explore local production of cancer and heart medicinesJoy Online
… A Ghana News Agency (GNA) visit’s to Martin Kordzi, Tadzewu Kpodzi, Kasadjan and other suburbs of the town, it was observed that rainwater flowed through some residential areas before eventually draining into the Dubonku Stream. …
Three-hour rainfall exposes poor drainage system in KadjebiJoy Online
… Michael Agyeman, the Eastern Regional Programme Focal Person, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the training was organised under the Adolescent Girls Programme (AGP). …
Eastern Regional Coordinating Council, UNFPA train 120 parents on adolescent sexual and reproductive healthJoy Online
… Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview, Mr Musah said the 24-hour economy policy, was to facilitate a three-shift working system in selected sectors of the economy and create additional employment opportunities, particularly for the youth but “the reality on the …
Oti NPP Communication Director speaks out against NDC administrationJoy Online
The National Media Commission (NMC) has reconstituted the boards of four state-owned media organisations, including the Ghana News Agency (GNA). …
NMC reconstitutes boards of four state-owned media organisationsJoy Online
… In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), he said the regulations were particularly important in light of developments in the transport sector, including the growing use of electric vehicles (EVs), the emerging commercial motorcycle sector, and the increasing use of techn …
Keep abreast of new traffic regulations – PoliceJoy Online
… In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alexander Kweku Obeng, Director of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), said commercial drivers were required to adhere to the approved fares and should not exploit commuters fo …
Police to prosecute commercial drivers for overcharging passengersJoy Online
… An entry in the Ada District Police Station diary, sighted by the Ghana News Agency, indicated that the farmer subsequently reported the discovery at the Ada District Police Headquarters at about 10:00 a.m. …
Three-month-old baby girl found abandoned in Ada bushA 32-year-old security guard has been remanded into custody over the murder of Dr Jesse Amuah, 80, and his wife Elizabeth Esi Amuah, 64, at their Asylum Down residence in Accra on 23 March 2026, following a payment dispute over GH¢1,500. He allegedly concealed their bodies in a septic tank and fled to Dubai but was arrested and deported back to Ghana in August 2026 to face trial.
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A 32-year-old security guard has been remanded into custody over the murder of Dr Jesse Amuah, 80, and his wife Elizabeth Esi Amuah, 64, at their Asylum Down residence in Accra on 23 March 2026, following a payment dispute over GH¢1,500. He allegedly concealed their bodies in a septic tank and fled to Dubai but was arrested and deported back to Ghana in August 2026 to face trial.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress supports extending Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, but only if accompanied by stronger governance reforms to prevent prolonged misgovernance and strengthen democratic institutions.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A female passenger died and eight others were injured when a Toyota Corolla collided with two Opel Astra taxis at Matsekorpe Junction on the Sege-Kasseh stretch of the Tema-Aflao Highway on Tuesday. Two of the injured were reported in critical condition at Sege Polyclinic.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency has given Battor Catholic Hospital Mortuary Annex 14 days to account for the disappearance of a deceased woman's body from the facility. Preliminary investigations identified gaps in processes at the mortuary, though the bereaved family says they were not directly engaged by the agency despite being present during its visit.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 30-year-old man from Assin Fosu was abducted on September 6, 2026, and held captive by suspected kidnappers who demanded GH¢45,000 ransom within 24 hours, threatening to kill him and subjecting him to physical abuse documented in recordings sent to his family.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A $350 million Dam Spillage Flood Control Project will begin in December 2026 and run for two years, involving construction of a reinforced concrete levee canal from Weija Dam to the Atlantic Ocean to prevent flooding of downstream communities caused by dam spillage.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A $350 million Dam Spillage Flood Control Project is set to commence in December 2026 and be completed by December 2028 to address perennial flooding from the Weija Dam. The initiative, led by the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly and Hi-Limit Group, will construct a reinforced concrete levee canal to channel excess water directly to the Atlantic Ocean and develop inner town roads in Tetegu.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Some motorcyclists in Ghana are bending, covering, or concealing registration plates, hindering law enforcement's ability to identify vehicles involved in traffic offences, crashes, or suspected criminal activity. The practice poses risks to accountability and electronic traffic enforcement as authorities increasingly adopt camera-based enforcement systems.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 52-year-old spiritualist and farmer was found dead in what is suspected to be a suicide at Assin-Amoabeng in the Assin South District of the Central Region. The incident occurred on Monday morning when his 14-year-old daughter discovered him, and police have begun investigations.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaj Saalim Bamba, an aspiring National Nasara Organiser of the NPP and two-term Ashanti Regional Nasara Organiser, has suspended his campaign activities indefinitely following an accident involving a vehicle in his campaign convoy on Monday, September 7, 2026, while traveling from Tumu to Wa. Several people were injured, with most treated and discharged, while one was transferred to Wenchi Methodist Hospital for further medical attention.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A $350 million Dam Spillage Flood Control Project is set to begin in December 2026 and be completed by December 2028, involving construction of a reinforced concrete levee canal from the Weija Dam to the Atlantic Ocean to prevent downstream flooding. The initiative, led by the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly and Hi-Limit Group, will channel excess water directly to the ocean and develop inner town roads in Tetegu.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Madina Divisional Police Command has arrested the former and current chairmen of Botwe Old Town Taxi Rank for allegedly plotting to murder a susu collector, allegedly to avoid debt repayment. The suspects were arrested on September 3, 2026, while allegedly preparing to execute the plot.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A downpour in Berekum Municipality's Kyiribaa, Brenyekwa and Berekum Zongo communities flooded homes and destroyed personal belongings, rendering many homeless. No casualties were reported, though an Assembly Member attributed the flooding to poor drainage, choked gutters, and structures erected in waterways.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrested two executives of the Botwe Old Town Taxi Rank—former chairman Eric Tettey and current chairman Abubakar Altine—for allegedly contracting armed men to kill Esther Danquah, a susu collector at the rank. Preliminary investigations suggest one suspect owed the victim money and sought to avoid repayment.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Security Council held an emergency meeting to address chieftaincy tensions after three factions attempted to install their preferred chiefs. Security agencies intervened on September 4th to prevent escalation, and a follow-up meeting with faction representatives is scheduled for September 10th to encourage peaceful resolution through traditional and legal channels.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the death of a woman identified as Enyonam, who was found dead in her backyard at Have Etoe in Afadzato South District, Volta Region, on Sunday afternoon.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2023 Upper West Regional best farmer, Mr Sumaila Doho, has called on the government to adopt policies that improve Ghana's maize production and competitiveness, arguing that Ghana has the potential to become a maize-surplus country but continues to spend millions on imports while local farmers struggle to find markets.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo have called on the Government to include asphalt overlays in road rehabilitation projects, citing heavy truck traffic that causes repeated deterioration. A sod-cutting ceremony for the Somanya-Dodowa trunk road is scheduled for September 5, 2026.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency has upgraded Ho Technical University's clinic to a primary hospital following an inspection. The facility, which began as a sick bay, recorded 24,846 outpatient attendances, 1,500 antenatal care attendances, 154 deliveries, and 1,633 child welfare clinic attendances in 2025, and delivered triplets for the first time in 2026.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says the government is working with the National Communications Authority, Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications, and mobile network operators to make calls and data services cheaper on rural telephony networks by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The move aims to ensure subscribers can benefit from existing voice and data bundles when using rural telephony sites.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cape Coast has filled with revellers, traders and artisans ahead of the Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival, themed "Heritage, Resilience and Prosperity," with pop-up venues, eateries and entertainment springing up across the city. The Ga Mantse is scheduled to attend Saturday's grand durbar, highlighting the festival's role as both cultural heritage and engine for local livelihoods.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 10-year-old pupil from Norlivime Bishop Herman Basic School drowned on September 3 at Tetekope beach in the Keta Municipality while swimming with friends; he was overpowered by waves and pulled from his playmates, and despite rescue efforts by nearby fisherfolk, his body was retrieved and pronounced dead at Keta Municipal Hospital.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidency dissolved the National Sports Authority Board on 2 September 2026, less than nine months after its inauguration, creating uncertainty around the Authority's grassroots-development mandate and the proposed Constituency Games initiative. An opinion piece argues the incoming board must preserve useful prior work and institutional continuity rather than starting from scratch.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has rolled out the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS), a digital platform for online applications of fire permits, certificates, and tagging of fire safety equipment. The system is part of the Service's digital transformation agenda and requires all premises to obtain fire permits before construction and certificates upon completion.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Samuel Worlanyo Mensah has called for the re-engineering and reintroduction of the Electronic Transfer Levy (e-Levy) as a sustainable revenue source for Ghana's development programmes, citing global economic uncertainties and citizens' expectations for improved infrastructure and services.
3 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana paid GH¢97.8 million dividend to SSNIT for the 2025 financial year, part of the bank's total dividend distribution of GH¢673.95 million approved at its 56th Annual General Meeting.
3 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Anna Horma Akaisi Miezah, an aspiring NPP national first vice chairman, says if elected she will work to rebuild the party through unity, discipline, effective communication, and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2028 general election.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society group VAST Ghana has called for nationwide enforcement action against an unregistered product called "Cigarette Rod Lollipop" after the FDA, police, and National Security seized quantities from Accra markets and arrested a suspect. VAST Ghana is urging expanded surveillance, border controls, and laboratory testing of the confiscated products to protect children.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, working with the Ghana Army and Police, arrested ten suspected illegal miners (three Chinese nationals and seven Ghanaians) during an operation at Kpali in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District, Savannah Region from 25 to 27 August 2026. The team seized two excavators, three excavator monitors, a Toyota Hilux, a fuel bowser, three firearms, 25 live cartridges, and other equipment, and dismantled 15 makeshift structures at the site.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Nigeria have been drawn in the second round of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for a place at the continental finals in Senegal. The tie will be decided over two legs in October, with the winner moving toward the finals in November and earning a direct ticket to the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →