Kumasi Metro Director of Education David Oppong has urged parents and guardians to take an active role in the Senior High School placement and school selection process, noting that many parents leave the decision entirely to teachers and candidates, leading to frustration when students are placed in unfamiliar schools. The Ghana Education Service has revised the 2026 placement process to allow students to select schools after exam results are released rather than before, enabling better alignment between grades and school choice.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama presented Legacy Boxes containing personal letters and compensation packages to families of eight officials who died in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025, assuring their children that their parents' service and sacrifices will continue to inspire future generations.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →