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2026-04-242026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that residents of Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region should brace for intermittent power outages over the next three months as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) undertakes a major rehabili

    Kumasi to experience intermittent power outages for three months as GRIDCo upgrades transmission lines
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Training Institutions Conference in Kumasi, Prof.

    Deputy Health Minister advocates transparent, merit-based admissions into health training institutions
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Training Institutions Conference in Kumasi, Prof.

    Deputy Health Minister advocates transparent, merit-based admissions into health training institutions
  5. Daily Guide

    Some of the suspects FIFTY-FOUR suspected narcotics dealers and users, including 11 Malian nationals and five females, have been arrested during a major police intelligence-led operation in known criminal ghettos in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital.

    54 Ganja Suspects Busted
  6. Daily Guide

    Some of the suspects FIFTY-FOUR suspected narcotics dealers and users, including 11 Malian nationals and five females, have been arrested during a major police intelligence-led operation in known criminal ghettos in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital.

    54 Ganja Suspects Busted
  7. The Chronicle

    The dispute began in June 2019 when Dr OpokuPrempeh sued Mr Gyamfi at the Accra High Court over comments linking him to Seidu Yakubu, popularly known as “Mba”, an alleged ringleader in the kidnapping of two Canadian women in Kumasi.

    Sammy Gyamfi Wins Appeal Against Napo
  8. The Chronicle

    The dispute began in June 2019 when Dr OpokuPrempeh sued Mr Gyamfi at the Accra High Court over comments linking him to Seidu Yakubu, popularly known as “Mba”, an alleged ringleader in the kidnapping of two Canadian women in Kumasi.

    Sammy Gyamfi Wins Appeal Against Napo
  9. The Chronicle

    Speaking to the media in Kumasi, he explained that his track record in both public and private service testifies that he is more than capable and ready to step into the shoes of Dr.

    Lawyer Sarfo Duku Declares to Contest NDC Ashanti Regional Secretary Position
  10. The Chronicle

    Speaking to the media in Kumasi, he explained that his track record in both public and private service testifies that he is more than capable and ready to step into the shoes of Dr.

    Lawyer Sarfo Duku Declares to Contest NDC Ashanti Regional Secretary Position
  11. Joy Online

    The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the ongoing Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project will significantly increase electricity transmission capacity in Kumasi and the wider Ashanti Region.

    Kumasi-Anwomaso power upgrade to more than double transmission capacity – Energy Minister

Today

  1. Premier Health Insurance donates 150 wheelchairs to public hospitals

    Premier Health Insurance marked its 15th anniversary by donating 150 wheelchairs to public health facilities across Ghana, with presentations made to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), and Sunyani Teaching Hospital, aimed at improving patient mobility and easing pressure on the healthcare system.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Diaspora group Brafie Inc. supports Ghana communities through philanthropy

    Brafie Inc., founded in 2022 by two Ghanaian brothers and one African American, connects Africans and African-Americans in the US while supporting vulnerable communities in Ghana, particularly through sustained projects at the Kumasi Children's Home including donations, kitchen renovation, and vocational training initiatives.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. WAVVZ founder builds Ghana-US creative ties through fashion

    Emmanuel Qlynton Carboo, a fashion entrepreneur based between Accra and Worcester, Massachusetts, is strengthening Ghana-US creative connections through three organisations: WAVVZ Concepts (a creative studio), WAVVZ Newage Creative Lab Inc. (a non-profit for creative education), and WAVVZ Manufacturing (a workforce and production initiative). His work includes creating garments for international artists and providing creative education and manufacturing opportunities.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. UMAT appoints first alumnus Vice Chancellor in 2026

    The University of Mines and Technology will appoint Professor Bernard Kumi Boateng, a 48-year-old Geomatic Engineering professor and alumnus, as its first Vice Chancellor in 2026. Boateng, who rose from working as a toilet attendant in Kumasi to becoming a mining engineer, plans to develop UMAT into a world-class engineering centre of excellence focused on Ghana's mining and mineral resource governance.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. Islamic SHS wins Ashanti NSMQ qualifier in dramatic one-point finish

    Islamic Senior High School, Kumasi produced a dramatic comeback from 14 points in the opening round to defeat Agona SHTS 41–40 in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers, securing a place at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

  6. MTN Ghana commits $1.1bn to expand network over three years

    MTN Ghana announced a US$1.1 billion investment over the next three years to expand network infrastructure, digital services and financial technology, with US$380 million earmarked for 2026. The investment will include construction of about 800 new cell sites across the country and deployment of 5G technology, aimed at improving network coverage and deepening financial inclusion.

    11 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  7. Ashanti delegates endorse Eugene Antwi for NPP General Secretary

    Majority of delegates from the Ashanti Region have backed former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi's bid to become the next General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party. About 500 of 940 delegates from 25 constituencies declared support for Antwi, who promises to enforce party discipline and constitutional provisions ahead of 2028 elections.

    19 hours ago · The Chronicle

  8. Hilltop School celebrates 21st graduation of 88 students

    Hilltop School at Daban, Kumasi held its 21st Graduation and Speech Day for 88 students under the theme "Rising Beyond Limits." Guest speaker Dr Akua Amoako, a former student, urged graduates to seize opportunities to learn and grow, emphasizing resilience, excellence, and integrity.

    19 hours ago · The Chronicle

Yesterday

  1. Processed foods and reduced activity raise childhood diabetes risk in Ghana

    Ghana's busy working parents increasingly rely on processed snacks and packaged foods instead of traditional home-cooked meals for their children, while reduced physical activity and screen time contribute to weight gain and heightened diabetes risk in young people.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Three killed, five injured in Kumasi road crash

    Three people were killed and five others injured when a Kia Rhino truck with brake failure collided with a commercial passenger vehicle at the Asafo Labour Roundabout in Kumasi on Tuesday, July 28. The injured were taken to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for treatment.

    29 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Nana Yaa Akyaa II installed as 15th Asantehemaa

    Nana Ama Bonsu was officially outdoored by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia palace in Kumasi and conferred the stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II, becoming the 15th Asantehemaa (queen mother of the Ashanti kingdom).

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. MTN Ghana separates Mobile Money into standalone fintech unit

    MTN Ghana has formally separated its Mobile Money operations from its core telecommunications business, creating Mobile Money Fintech Ltd. as a standalone unit effective March 31, 2026, to focus on digital financial services and comply with the Bank of Ghana's Payment Systems and Services Act. The restructuring allows the unit to raise capital, expand services, and attract external investors, while existing customer services and accounts remain unchanged.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Okomfo Anokye SHS wins Ashanti Regional Qualifiers after two-year gap

    Okomfo Anokye Senior High School has qualified for the National Science and Maths Quiz championship after winning the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers with 47 points, defeating Namong SHS (44 points) in a final-riddle contest. The victory marks the school's return to the national competition after a two-year absence, following its maiden qualification in 2023.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Two suspects remanded in Sabon Zongo murder case

    The Asokore Mampong District Court has remanded two additional suspects, Mohammed Amadu and Halidu Issaka, in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Yusuf Zakari at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi. The deceased was allegedly attacked by a group at a cattle kraal on July 19, 2026, after being accused of stealing GH¢4,800, and died after being referred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Accra court directs accused to remove mask during trial

    A jury at the Accra High Court requested that Safina Adizatu Mohammed remove her nose mask while in the dock because they could not see her face, though she could see theirs. The trial judge ordered her to remove the mask when entering the dock and replace it afterwards, after her counsel explained she was wearing it due to illness. Mohammed is standing trial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Frank Kofi Osei, and has pleaded not guilty.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Two convicted for impersonating KATH nurses and health officials

    The Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi convicted two people — a 33-year-old private nurse and a 25-year-old student nurse — of impersonating Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital staff after they paid to produce fake hospital identity cards and offered unauthorised medical services to traders in Kumasi. Each was fined GH₵ 12,000.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Africa's AI challenge is access to decision-making rooms, not talent

    Africa has talented AI developers and implementers, but the continent's challenge is not execution but access to where decisions, funding, and standards are set; capital flows along existing networks and platforms remain expensive, concentrating opportunities among those already in the room.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. St. Anne's Church honours Kufuor's sister as founding member

    Saint Anne's Anglican Church in Kumasi has honoured Agnes Addo Kufuor, ex-President Kufuor's elder sister and the church's only surviving founding member at age 103, with a commemorative plaque during the church's 95th anniversary celebration on Sunday.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  7. Five critically injured in truck accident at Kumasi roundabout

    A Kia Rhino truck carrying plantain collided with a commercial vehicle at the Asafo Labour Roundabout in Kumasi after the truck suffered a brake failure while descending from the Amakom direction. Five people, including security personnel, were critically injured and taken to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Police arrest 93 suspects in Ashanti drug trafficking crackdown

    Ghana Police's Special Operations Team arrested 93 suspects, including 58 men and 35 women, across Kumasi and surrounding areas between July 15 and 24, 2026, in operations targeting drug trafficking hubs and organised criminal networks. Among those arrested were 65 Ghanaian nationals and 28 Nigerian nationals, with police recovering 40 kilogram parcels of suspected narcotics, Tramadol, ecstasy, and cocaine wraps.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Farmerline announces support for flood-hit rice farmers in Volta Region

    Farmerline has announced a support package for rice farmers in Weta and Avalavi in the Ketu North Municipality after two rounds of flooding in late June 2026 destroyed rice plantations and caused estimated losses of GH₵27.1 million, affecting 1,024 farmers and out-growers.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Clean washrooms reflect deliberate maintenance culture at airport

    An opinion piece reflecting on the condition of public washrooms at Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi, arguing that their cleanliness demonstrates the importance of continuous maintenance systems and discipline — qualities the author suggests are relevant to Ghana's broader development agenda.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Private schools call for government support during 30th anniversary

    Private educational institutions have called on government to extend education support interventions to private schools, arguing that they remain important partners in Ghana's human resource development and shoulder significant operational costs while educating large numbers of Ghanaian children. The call was made by Reverend Father Richmond K. Nkansah, General Manager of King Arthur International School, during the school's 30th anniversary celebration in Kumasi, who said private schools should receive government support for facilities like ICT labs, school buses, and libraries.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Serwaa Nyarko Girls' SHS wins Ashanti NSMQ qualifier by one point

    Serwaa Nyarko Girls' Senior High School secured the Ashanti Region's eighth qualification slot for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship by defeating Wesley High School, Bekwai, with 49 points to Wesley's 48. The Kumasi-based school will return to the national championship after reaching the one-eighth stage last year.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Pastor Kusi praises Diana Hamilton's worship ministry at conference

    Gospel minister Diana Hamilton led worshippers at the 'Signs and Tokens Conference' at Power Chapel Worldwide in Kumasi, with Pastor Victor Kusi Boateng expressing admiration for her ministry, calling her "an outstanding minister" and saying she is "in a class of your own."

    27 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  6. Garden City Aquatics holds first inter-schools swimming competition

    Garden City Aquatics held its inaugural inter-schools swimming championship on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at KNUST, bringing together 65 events for swimmers from 11 schools in Kumasi across basic, junior high, and senior high levels. The non-profit organization aims to develop talent and confidence through professionally organised competition.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Oforikrom MCE appeals for funding to tackle open defecation

    The Municipal Chief Executive for Oforikrom has appealed to the Government, development partners, and NGOs to increase funding for environmental hygiene and household toilet facilities to eliminate open defecation in underserved communities. Several communities in the municipality lack adequate access to household toilets despite growing public demand, and while residents have expressed interest in construction, the Assembly lacks sufficient financial capacity to support all applicants.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 25 July

  1. St. Louis SHS qualifies for 2026 NSMQ nationals after comeback

    St. Louis Senior High School secured automatic qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship after a comeback victory in Ashanti Region qualifiers with 53 points, beating Jachie Pramso SHS (45 points) and Kumasi Girls' SHS (42 points).

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Free SHS policy increased access but distorted quality, analyst argues

    An opinion piece examines Ghana's Free Secondary High School (FSHS) policy introduced by the Akufo-Addo government, arguing that while it increased quantitative access to education, it has caused qualitative distortion in the education system that deserves more serious discussion.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Kessben FM suspends DJ K.A. over circulated intimate video

    Kessben Media has suspended presenter Rexford Kwadwo Adu Ntim (DJ K.A.) following circulation of an intimate video on social media, and has launched an internal investigation. The company said it does not condone such acts and will provide the staff member with counselling, rehabilitation, and legal assistance.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

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