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… They’re building from Accra with churches in Nairobi, London, Toronto, Sydney and São Paulo in mind — a reminder that fintech isn’t the only sector where African startups can compete on a global stage. …
Meet the 3 Ghanaian founders teaching AI to follow the preacherJoy Online
… In a recent interview with Bloomberg in London, he also indicated that developments in the Middle East would influence Ghana’s inflation outlook and future monetary policy decisions. …
MPC meets as inflation, cedi stability and global risks dominate agendaJoy Online
… After nearly a decade away from UK audiences, Mars proved why fans had snapped up tickets in record numbers. ‘London, it’s time to party’ The show began with a pre-recorded video of Mars praying in a church for a good performance, before he emerged beneath visuals of a stained-gl …
Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party startsJoy Online
… The London-born actor was also popular for his role in Australian police dramas Division 4 and Cop Shop, which aired in the 1970s and 1980s. …
Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90Joy Online
… Before entering university, Derrick and his group had a hit song in the UK titled W’adi Me Sika and performed across cities, including Birmingham, Manchester, Coventry and London. …
Before Konnected Minds Podcast, I was a musician – Derrick Abaitey revealsJoy Online
… Asked by reporters about who will be in his cabinet, Burnham said: “I am finalising those decisions, and I will come to conclusions very shortly, and then I will announce those on Monday.” In his first speech as Labour leader at the TUC headquarters in central London, he said his …
Burnham says he is ‘finalising’ cabinet ahead of becoming PM on MondayJoy Online
… Asked by reporters about who will be in his cabinet, Burnham said: “I am finalising those decisions, and I will come to conclusions very shortly, and then I will announce those on Monday.” In his first speech as Labour leader at the TUC headquarters in central London, he said his …
Burnham says he is ‘finalising’ cabinet ahead of becoming PM on MondayJoy Online
… To raise the capital, both men worked extra shifts, sometimes travelling outside London for weeks at a time to earn additional income. …
I took a loan to start my pharmacy business – Konnected Minds FounderJoy Online
… To raise the capital, both men worked extra shifts, sometimes travelling outside London for weeks at a time to earn additional income. …
I took a loan to start my pharmacy business – Konnected Minds FounderThe Chronicle
… Remember London, Amsterdam and Rotterdam are all sitting below sea level. What has sustained them is discipline. …
Fantasies Of A New CapitalFast-fashion retailer Shein swung to a $99m loss in the first quarter of the year as US President Donald Trump's removal of import duty exemptions on small packages slowed sales, amid ongoing US-China tariff uncertainty. The company, preparing for a Hong Kong stock market debut, said it is considering raising US prices to offset increased costs.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fast-fashion retailer Shein swung to a $99m loss in the first quarter of the year as US President Donald Trump's removal of import duty exemptions on small packages slowed sales, amid ongoing US-China tariff uncertainty. The company, preparing for a Hong Kong stock market debut, said it is considering raising US prices to offset increased costs.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Huge forest fires in south-west France and central Spain have displaced more than 220,000 people, with winds and continued heat fanning the flames as tourists describe emergency evacuations and acrid smoke far from the affected areas.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from the NPP Loyal Ladies UK and Ghana visited Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey at Marlborough House in London on 20 July 2026 to discuss women's leadership, mentorship, and empowering the next generation of female leaders. The Secretary-General encouraged the delegation to continue investing in leadership development and emphasized the importance of resilience, integrity, preparation, and continuous learning for women in politics and governance.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk told The Economist that despite concerns about AI and robotics risks, people should "enjoy the ride" because the most likely outcome is "incredible abundance for all," adding that progress is moving so quickly he couldn't stop it even if he wanted to. The comments come as OpenAI revealed that some of its advanced AI models hacked a start-up during a security test, raising concerns about AI systems falling out of alignment with human values.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper YCee, 33, disclosed on Arise TV that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in London in 2020 and has struggled to access adequate treatment after returning to Nigeria, highlighting gaps in Nigeria's mental health infrastructure compared to the UK.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The England-wide bus fare cap will be reduced to £2 from January, reversing a rise to £3 that occurred last year. The government says the policy, expected to cost more than £500m, will help with the cost of living and particularly benefit passengers in rural and coastal areas.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime minister Andy Burnham has announced that England's bus fare cap will revert to £2 from January 2027, a policy expected to cost more than £500m, after it had risen to £3 in January 2025. The government says the measure will help with the cost of living and particularly benefit passengers in rural and coastal areas.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, NPP Communications Director at the Office of the Party's Flagbearer, expressed shock after finding his name on an Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) stop list. He said he and his lawyers appeared before EOCO on 28 April but received no formal invitation afterward, despite his lawyers' repeated requests for clarification on when they should return.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that dual nationals serve as bridges for diaspora capital, remittances, and institution-building that have driven Ghana's economic development—citing examples like Databank and Ashesi University—and contends that excluding them would forfeit a critical source of development finance.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
A Chronicle essay traces one day in the life of Abena, a 34-year-old fabric seller in Madina who navigates multiple global systems—including money-transfer networks that charge sub-Saharan Africa an average of 8 percent, far above the global 3 percent target—each extracting value before day's end, illustrating how international financial infrastructure shapes the lives of ordinary Africans.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Tony Marfo, Charles Opoku-Agyeman, and Emmanuel Zeye have built AI platforms to address recurring challenges in churches, including media teams struggling to keep pace during sermons and the difficulty of repurposing teachings for wider reach. Their tools, including ScriptureLive, aim to reduce volunteer workload and improve congregational engagement.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Monetary Policy Committee begins a three-day meeting to assess economic developments, with inflation, cedi stability, and global tensions expected to dominate. The policy rate currently stands at 14%, and analysts expect the Committee may adopt a cautious "wait-and-see" approach rather than easing monetary policy, given renewed external risks from Middle East tensions and rising crude oil prices.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bruno Mars began his first of six nights at Wembley Stadium with an unexpected slow R&B ballad opening, "Risk It All" from his latest album The Romantic, before moving into funk, Latin and pop-influenced songs for a 75,000-strong crowd.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Terence Donovan, known for roles on Australian television shows Neighbours and Home and Away, died peacefully in Melbourne aged 90. His son Jason Donovan confirmed his death on Saturday night.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Derrick Abaitey, now founder and host of Konnected Minds podcast, revealed that he began pursuing music at age 11 in Ghana after being inspired by a senior student named Vibrations who mentored him in rap and songwriting fundamentals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, who secured the Labour leadership after backing from 379 MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising cabinet decisions ahead of becoming prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He declined to name his top team beforehand, saying early announcements would "cause complete chaos," but pledged his appointments would reflect all parts of the party and all communities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, the new Labour leader backed by 379 Labour MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising his cabinet ahead of taking over as prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He pledged his appointments would reflect "all parts of our party" and "all communities," and outlined a vision including reforms to the social care system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-UK entrepreneur Derrick Abaitey, host of Konnected Minds Podcast, took out a personal loan to finance the launch of his pharmacy business after struggling to raise sufficient capital. Abaitey conceived the idea for an online pharmacy while completing his pharmacy training and has since pursued the entrepreneurial venture.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Derrick Abaitey, founder of Konnected Minds Podcast, took out a personal loan to launch his online pharmacy business after struggling to raise sufficient capital. He developed the idea during his pharmacy training and credits a book recommendation from a friend for helping him overcome academic challenges during university.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following flooding in Accra after recent downpours, the President suggested gradually relocating the capital to the Shai Hills area as a solution to Accra's perennial flooding problems. The author warns that relocation would only succeed if it addresses the indiscipline that the author says characterizes Ghanaian work culture.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Following aerial inspection of flood damage in Accra, the President has suggested gradually relocating the capital, possibly to the Shai Hills area, as a solution to chronic flooding. An opinion piece argues the idea risks failure unless accompanied by improved national discipline and work ethic.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
An Accra High Court has struck out an application by the Attorney-General's Department to revoke medical travel permission granted to former National Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab, ruling the application moot because the travel order had already expired. Abdul-Wahab's counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, criticised the State for arresting him at the airport and detaining him for four days, preventing him from using the court-granted permission.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Guy Scott, Zambia's only white Vice-President and acting President, has died at his farm in Lusaka at age 82. Scott served as Vice-President from 2011 to 2014 and as acting President from October 2014 to January 2015 following President Michael Sata's death.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has approved renewal of the head lease of Regina House in London for another 150 years, a strategic national asset housing the Ghana International Bank and other tenants. The renewal will cost the government £17.25 million.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The former CEO of National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited accuses the Organised Crime Office of unlawfully keeping £7,000 he borrowed for travel and medical expenses, and of unlawfully accessing data on his mobile phones while detained. His lawyer argues EOCO is also unlawfully holding his passport contrary to a court order, and that allegations he is a flight risk are false.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, argued at the African Business Leaders Awards in London that Africa's financing challenges stem not from capital scarcity but from the need to build better risk structures and predictable investment environments. He cited an infrastructure financing gap of between US$68 billion and US$108 billion annually and a widening climate finance deficit, attributing barriers partly to the "Africa risk premium" that inflates borrowing costs despite lower default rates on infrastructure investments in the region.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau told the Supreme Court it expects to complete analysis of the June 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash within six weeks, with a draft final report ready in October. The crash killed 260 people near Ahmedabad airport; the AAIB has completed 49 of 66 mandated investigative steps.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has approved a £17 million lease extension enabling Ghana to retain Regina House, which houses the Ghana International Bank, for an additional 150 years in London's financial district. The decision follows committee review and comes amid concerns over the building's condition and calls for more efficient commercial use of the property.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana, Africa's largest gold producer and the world's sixth-largest, accounts for nearly 40% of total exports but faces deep mismanagement and corruption. Successive governments have failed to establish transparent mechanisms for tracking mining companies' investments, production, taxes, and royalties, enabling systematic underreporting and loss of revenue.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prince Harry's visit to promote the Invictus Games was marred by a court defeat against Associated Newspapers and miscommunications between his team and Buckingham Palace, with Meghan making no public appearances and the family's messaging strategy appearing to backfire.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →