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… Building Ghana’s digital financial backbone Look at any mature digital economy, London, Frankfurt, Singapore, Northern Virgini, and a pattern emerges. …
The interconnection advantage for Ghana’s financial futureJoy Online
… Prosecutors allege the funds were channelled through a network of companies before ending up in ASL and were later used to acquire properties in Accra, Kumasi and London.
Adu-Boahene trial: No cyber defence system delivered despite ¢49.1m spent – EOCO investigator tells courtJoy Online
… The 88-year-old died at his home in London earlier this month, prompting tributes from his contemporaries in the art world, the prime minister and senior members of the Royal Family. …
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David HockneyBusiness & Financial Times
… Meanwhile, President of the Ghana Institute of Planning, Percy Anaab Bukari, stressed that successful urban development depends more on planning than on the availability of land. “One thing that strikes me is the land size of London compared to Ghana, but London is more than thir …
2026 Citi Business Festival: Ghana must build more functional cities to win investment race – Experts sayJoy Online
The Ghana Gold Board (“GoldBod”) has secured strong international support for Ghana’s responsible sourcing, ASM formalisation, traceability, and value-addition agenda at the Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Summit 2026 organised by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA …
GoldBod secures global support for Ghana’s responsible sourcing agenda at LBMA Summit in LondonThe Ghanaian Times
… Dr Donkor has been invited to serve as Special Guest of Honour and keynote speaker at the awards ceremony scheduled for July 3, 2026, at the House of Lords in London, United Kingdom. …
EBID honours Dr George Agyekum DonkorJoy Online
… Last September, he met his father King Charles at Clarence House in London, their first face to face meeting since February 2024. …
Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK next monthJoy Online
… s it is keeping a watchful eye, and it has already expressed its concerns to the government. “I think if it became more of a [permanent, countrywide] reality, we’d definitely have to be thinking about where we put on pressure – whether that’s government, TfL [Transport for London …
‘We had to get out of the way’: The backlash over delivery robotsJoy Online
… London’s Metropolitan Police initially levelled five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against him in July 2025, to which he entered a not guilty plea that September. …
Canada’s visa denial for Ghana’s Thomas Partey sets precedent for World Cup host nationsDaily Guide
… Forward means infrastructure: studios in Accra and Lagos and Nairobi where work can be finished and not merely started; financing that doesn’t require a flight to London or Los Angeles to be taken seriously; institutions that turn a generation of individual brilliance into a sect …
We Keep Saying ‘Africa Forward.’ It’s Time To Say What Forward MeansFast-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 →