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2026-04-242026-06-15
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  1. June 2026

  2. Daily Guide

    … He revealed that all the necessary documents with regards to Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe XVI have already been forwarded to the Western Regional House of Chiefs for the necessary action to be taken and for onward submission to the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi. …

    ‘We Want Peace In Ahanta Traditional Area’

  3. Joy Online

    … The appeal was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the NBS, Dr Shirley Phyllis Owusu-Ofori, during a blood donation drive organised by the Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC) in Kumasi. …

    National Blood Service assures public of transparency and full traceability in blood supply chain

  4. Joy Online

    The Ghana TVET Service, in partnership with UK-based RANT Academy, has launched the School Enterprise Project in Kumasi as part of efforts to strengthen practical entrepreneurship training within Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. …

    Ghana School Enterprise Project launched to bridge TVET education and entrepreneurship in Ashanti Region

  5. Joy Online

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a commercial fire that destroyed a shop at Asokwa in Kumasi on Sunday evening, preventing the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. …

    Fire destroys Asokwa shop as GNFS prevents spread to nearby buildings

  6. Joy Online

    … The accident occurred at the popular Lady Diana section of the Accra-Kumasi Highway, leaving a number of victims, including the drivers of the taxi and fuel tanker, with varying degrees of injuries. …

    Konongo crash leaves multiple injured

  7. Joy Online

    Encroachment on wetlands and the blockage of a natural stream channel behind the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) may have significantly contributed to the recent overflow of the Wewe River that flooded sections of the university campus, accordin …

    KNUST, NADMO begin dredging works after assessment reveals blocked stream and wetland encroachment

  8. Joy Online

    … Buildings have collapsed in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and other urban centres, often killing workers, occupants, and innocent bystanders. …

    Death by neglect: Why building collapses continue to haunt Ghana

  9. Business & Financial Times

    … For years, Ghanaian marketing has largely operated on assumptions disguised as insight. “The youth love trends.” “Women are the primary decision-makers.” “People in Kumasi respond differently from people in Accra.” “Consumers want affordability.” These statements may sound intell …

    The discovery machine: How AI is rewiring marketing

  10. Joy Online

    … Born on 9 September 1989 in Kumasi, Emmanuel’s rise did not begin with privilege or influence. …

    From Humble Beginnings to Public Service and the Global Stage: The journey of Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang

  11. Joy Online

    … Osbert Baffoe Ansah, the Chairman of the PBC Professional and Managerial Staff Union, addressing a press conference in Kumasi, said those assurances gave workers hope that the company’s fortunes would improve. …

    PBC workers call on Mahama to fulfil promise to revamp company
Politics

Royal Anona family rejects alleged new Ahantahene enstoolment

The News

The Royal Anona family of Busua in the Western Region has declared null and void an alleged enstoolment of a new Ahantahene with the stool name Badu Bonsoe III, asserting they are the legitimate owners of the Ahanta Paramount Stool and warning they will not tolerate any move that mars peace in the area. The family says they have exclusive mandate to nominate an Ahantahene and that on April 2, 2023, they nominated, confirmed and outdoored Kwabena Antwi as Ahantahene with the stool name Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe XVI.

44 min ago · Daily Guide →

Today

  1. Royal Anona family rejects alleged new Ahantahene enstoolment

    The Royal Anona family of Busua in the Western Region has declared null and void an alleged enstoolment of a new Ahantahene with the stool name Badu Bonsoe III, asserting they are the legitimate owners of the Ahanta Paramount Stool and warning they will not tolerate any move that mars peace in the area. The family says they have exclusive mandate to nominate an Ahantahene and that on April 2, 2023, they nominated, confirmed and outdoored Kwabena Antwi as Ahantahene with the stool name Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe XVI.

    44 min ago · Daily Guide →

  2. National Blood Service assures full traceability of Ghana's blood supply

    The National Blood Service CEO addressed misconceptions about blood donation, assuring the public that donated blood is handled under strict medical and regulatory protocols with transparent audit trails allowing traceability from donor to recipient, and cannot be diverted for ritual purposes.

    45 min ago · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana TVET Service launches School Enterprise Project in Ashanti

    The Ghana TVET Service, in partnership with UK-based RANT Academy, has launched the School Enterprise Project in Kumasi to bridge classroom theory and real-world enterprise by giving TVET students hands-on experience running small-scale businesses. The pilot phase involves 25 of 38 TVET institutions in the Ashanti Region.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Fire destroys Kumasi shop, GNFS prevents spread

    The Ghana National Fire Service contained a commercial fire at Eddy Kay Collection Shop in Asokwa, Kumasi on June 14, destroying the shop and its contents but preventing the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. Firefighters brought the fire under control within 15 minutes, and no injuries were recorded.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Container truck brake failure causes Konongo highway crash

    A container truck with alleged brake failure rammed a fuel tanker and commercial taxi on the Accra-Kumasi Highway at Konongo in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, leaving multiple people injured. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service rescued victims trapped in the wreckage and transported them to Steward Hospital at Yawkwei for treatment.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. KNUST flooding linked to wetland encroachment, blocked stream

    NADMO assessments found that encroachment on wetlands and blockage of a natural stream channel behind KNUST, including areas opposite Ahinsan Police Post, contributed to recent overflow of the Wewe River that flooded the campus. Officials attribute the flooding to a combination of heavy rainfall and human activities that restricted the river's discharge capacity.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Building collapses in Ghana rooted in preventable human failures

    Ghana has experienced recurring building collapses across residential, commercial, and religious structures in cities including Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, with investigations revealing common causes such as poor workmanship, substandard materials, unauthorized construction, weak supervision, and disregard for approved building plans. The article attributes these preventable tragedies to weak enforcement of building regulations rather than natural disasters.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. AI shifts marketing from productivity tool to pattern discovery

    An industry analyst argues that artificial intelligence's real disruption in Ghanaian marketing is not automation but the ability to uncover behavioural patterns and hidden opportunities at scale, moving beyond the broad generalisations and assumptions that have long dominated the industry.

    12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang: from student leader to public service

    Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang, born in 1989, has progressed from student leadership at the University of Ghana to roles in Ghana's public administration and international platforms. He holds a BA in English and Political Science and an MA in Public Administration from the University of Ghana.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. PBC workers demand salary payment fulfillment from President Mahama

    Workers of PBC Limited have called on President Mahama to fulfil his campaign promise to revamp the cocoa-buying company, citing worsening conditions including unpaid salaries for twenty-seven months for permanent workers and over thirty-six months for casual workers, who earn a maximum of GH₵350 per month.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Telecel launches 12-week coding program for Ashanti youth

    Telecel Ghana has launched Ashanti Codes, a 12-week initiative in Kumasi and Obuasi to teach digital and AI skills to young people, with 70 percent of participants being girls. The programme expects 1,000 beneficiaries and includes teacher training and curriculum-aligned kits through the Telecel Foundation.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chinese shoe imports exceed $40m, dominate Ghana market

    The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association says more than 70 percent of footwear sold domestically between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China, with imports worth over US$40 million while local exports remained below US$1 million. The association alleges that cheap imports have wiped out over 30 percent of market share for locally made footwear over the past decade and forced many producers out of business, and accuses some importers of exploiting customs loopholes by declaring finished products as rubber waste to evade higher duties.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Uber marks 10 years in Ghana with 200,000 driver-partners

    Uber is celebrating a decade of operations in Ghana, during which more than 200,000 driver-partners have earned through the platform across Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, and Takoradi, collectively earning hundreds of millions of dollars while facilitating over 1.18 billion kilometres of movement.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  4. Minority MPs blocked from Afari Military Hospital inspection

    Parliament's Minority Health Committee MPs were prevented from accessing parts of the Afari Military Hospital in Ashanti Region during an inspection tour, with military personnel citing security protocols. The MPs argued their constitutional oversight mandate gave them access rights to the publicly funded project.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  5. Sinapi Aba mentorship pairs 300 young entrepreneurs with experienced business owners

    Three hundred young entrepreneurs in the MSME sector are being supported by the Sinapi Aba Mentorship Programme, which pairs them with experienced business owners to provide guidance and strategies for scaling sustainable ventures across trading, manufacturing and agriculture sectors.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Presidency warns officials against unvetted awards

    The author satirizes Ghana's proliferation of awards given to officials and executives, noting that the Presidency has issued a statement advising ministers, CEOs and public officials to stop accepting awards from organizations whose credibility, assessment methods and evaluation criteria cannot be properly established.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  7. Traffic light theft and vandalism undermining Ghana road safety efforts

    The Minister of Roads and Highways has raised alarm over widespread vandalism and theft of traffic light infrastructure across Ghana, revealing that only about 60 per cent of the country's 415 traffic light installations are operational. He attributed many malfunctions to deliberate acts of vandalism, with thieves targeting metal components to sell as scrap.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. NPP lawmakers cite contractual dispute over Afari Military Hospital

    Minority members on Parliament's Health Committee visited the abandoned Afari Military Hospital in Kumasi and called on President Mahama to complete existing health facilities before starting new ones. The NPP government attributed the hospital's non-operationalisation to a contractual dispute.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Tafo Zongo breaks ground on new abattoir facility

    A privately financed abattoir and poultry processing centre with an estimated cost of about GH¢1m has begun construction in Tafo Zongo, expected to employ close to 200 people and serve the community and neighbouring areas.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. GWL completes repairs at Barekese, resumes water production

    Ghana Water Limited has completed repair works on the transmission pipeline at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant and resumed water production for Kumasi and nearby communities, finishing the work ahead of schedule on June 10.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. One rescued after tanker, KIA Rhino collision on highway

    One person was rescued after becoming trapped beneath a fuel tanker following a head-on collision with a KIA Rhino at Lingbinkura on the Buipe-Tamale highway in the Savannah Region on Sunday, June 8. The Ghana National Fire Service extricated the victim using a hydraulic spreader.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. AI shifts marketing focus from automation to pattern discovery

    An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence's real disruption to Ghana's marketing industry is not automation but the ability to uncover patterns and behavioural truths at scale, enabling brands to compete by discovering and acting on hidden opportunities faster than before.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  6. Ghana Meteorological Agency warns Accra of heavy June rains, floods

    The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned that Accra faces heightened flood risk in June, with rainfall projected between 100 and 150 millimetres across the coastal zone. The agency's Deputy Director attributes worsening flood vulnerability to reduced rainwater drainage capacity due to human activities, urbanization, and loss of natural flood retention areas.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. KATH resumes normal services after doctors end four-day strike

    Routine activities at the Out-Patient Department of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi have fully resumed following doctors' suspension of a four-day strike. Patients are now being assigned to doctors and attended to as normal services stabilise, bringing relief after days of disruption.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Ghana needs national risk management policy for proactive crisis prevention

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's crisis responses have been reactive rather than proactive, and calls for a National Risk Management Policy as an urgent governance reform to anticipate and mitigate risks before they become national emergencies.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  9. Asafo Market traders, drivers seek KMA action on flooding

    Traders and commercial drivers at Asafo Market in Kumasi are appealing to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to desilt choked drains and provide lasting solutions to recurring flooding that disrupts trading and vehicular movement. They attribute the problem to blocked gutters, poor drainage design, and encroachment that has reduced gutter capacity.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Asafo Market traders seek urgent drainage fixes for flooding

    Traders and commercial drivers at Asafo Market in Kumasi are calling on the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to urgently desilt choked drains and provide lasting solutions to persistent flooding that disrupts trading and traffic after heavy rains.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  11. Accra Girls wins maiden ACE Spoken Word Competition

    Accra Girls' Senior High School won the Greater Accra edition of the ACE Spoken Word Competition with 86 points, ahead of Ghana Christian International High School (85 points). The competition, sponsored by the United States Embassy and facilitated by ACE Consult Ltd, featured students from 27 senior high schools competing in spoken word performances, a general knowledge quiz, and improvisation.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  12. Accra Girls wins maiden Greater Accra spoken word competition

    Accra Girls' Senior High School won the first Greater Accra edition of the ACE Spoken Word Competition with 86 points, ahead of Ghana Christian International High School (85 points) and Forces' Senior High Technical School (77 points). The event, sponsored by the United States Embassy and facilitated by ACE Consult Ltd, involved 27 senior high schools and featured spoken word performances, dramatisations, a general knowledge quiz, and improvisation.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  13. GMet warns of heightened flood risk in Accra this June

    Ghana's Meteorological Agency projects 100–150 millimetres of rainfall across the Coastal Zone in June, heightening flood risk in Accra where reduced drainage capacity and development on natural water-retention areas mean just 30 millimetres of rain can now flood parts of the city.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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