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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Boadi cited a MyJoyOnline report published on October 19, 2026, in which Mr Suglo Alidu reportedly said the Secretariat could not provide a total figure for jobs created under the programme. …

    IERPP demands account of $4bn 24-Hour Economy before rollout of $10bn New Economy
  3. Joy Online

    Reference is made to the MyJoyOnline news publication of 23 October 2026 on the above. …

    Re: University of Ghana orders students with CGPA below 1.00 to withdraw
  4. The Chronicle

    According a myjoyonline story, the National Security personnel have arrested 15 people suspected of engaging in unauthorised sand-winning activities along the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project in the Ashanti Region. …

    Editorial: State Resources Require Effective Monitoring & Enforcement Of Laws
  5. Joy Online

    … The ceremony also saw MyJoyOnline inducted into the CIMG Hall of Fame after winning the Marketing-Oriented Online News Portal of the Year award for five consecutive years. …

    Photos: CIMG awards honour marketing excellence at Labadi Beach Hotel
  6. Joy Online

    … Mr Tetteh made the remarks in an interview with MyJoyOnline on the sidelines of the 15th Absa-UPSA Law School Quarterly Banking Roundtable at the Absa Head Office in Accra. …

    Social engineering, not hacking, driving MoMo fraud in Ghana – MobileMoney Fintech LTD
  7. Joy Online

    What started as a community profile on MyJoyOnline.com has turned into a life-changing breakthrough for Ngleshie Amanfro’s tallest young basketball hopeful. …

    FIFA/ FIBA agency Pep Sports moves to admit Ghana’s 7-Foot Basketball talent to its Ultra-Modern Sports campus after MyJoyOnline report
  8. Joy Online

    … Editorial notes before submission The article is grounded in reports from the Ghana News Agency, MyJoyOnline and Ghana’s Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). …

    When dialogue fails and strikes speak: Is industrial action the only language government understands?
  9. Joy Online

    … In a report published by MyJoyOnline on October 6, GCB Bank’s Head of Micro and Small Enterprises, Cedric McAddy, identified poor record-keeping and inadequate documentation as challenges facing businesses seeking funding from financial institutions. …

    Chopmoney Bookkeeping seeks to simplify bookkeeping for Ghana’s small businesses
  10. September 2026
  11. Joy Online

    … Below are some memorable moments captured in photos by Myjoyonline’s photojournalist, Judy Yayra Avanu, during the three-day event.

    Photo story: Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair clinic wraps up after three days of housing solutions, expert engagement
  12. The Chronicle

    … (MyJoyOnline) However, the GMA’s statement does not provide technical details on the performance, coverage or availability of individual surveillance components, nor does it directly address whether there have been any temporary outages affecting particular equipment. …

    GMA fires back at ‘blind’ surveillance claim

Yesterday

  1. IERPP demands accounting of $4bn program before $10bn rollout

    The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has called on the Mahama administration to account for the financing, projects and jobs created by its $4 billion 24-Hour Economy programme before proceeding with a proposed $10 billion New Economy initiative, citing the need for verifiable evidence of performance including funds disbursed and employment created.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. University of Ghana's CGPA 1.00 withdrawal policy questioned

    A commentary on the University of Ghana's directive ordering undergraduate students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average below 1.00 to withdraw challenges whether the policy serves the best interests of the University, Ghana, or affected students. The piece questions whether only students should bear consequences for exam failure and calls for investigation into contributing factors such as lecturer quality, teaching methods, and student circumstances.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. National Security arrests 15 over unauthorised sand-mining on Accra-Kumasi road

    National Security personnel arrested 15 people suspected of unauthorised sand-winning along the Accra-Kumasi Expressway in Ashanti Region, impounding six trucks and a wheel loader used for commercial excavation. The Bosomtwe District Chief Executive said an emergency meeting was held with traditional leaders and Assembly Members to prevent further environmental damage, while the Ashanti Regional Security Council is expected to discuss sustained surveillance measures.

    19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 18 October

  1. CIMG marks 37th annual awards honouring marketing excellence

    The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana held its 37th Annual National Marketing Performance Awards at Labadi Beach Hotel, recognising marketing professionals and organisations. MyJoyOnline was inducted into the CIMG Hall of Fame after winning the Marketing-Oriented Online News Portal of the Year award for five consecutive years.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Social engineering, not hacking, driving mobile money fraud in Ghana

    Mobile money fraudsters in Ghana are increasingly using social engineering tactics to manipulate customers into disclosing sensitive information rather than relying on sophisticated hacking techniques, according to MobileMoney Fintech LTD's Senior Manager for Financial Crimes. Fraudsters use trust, fear, or greed to extract login details and other authentication information, which they then use to access wallets and transfer funds.

    17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Pep Sports agency offers campus opportunity to Ghana's 7-foot basketball prospect

    FIFA/FIBA-accredited player agency Pep Sports has expressed interest in developing the career of Ephraim Zinser Mac-Saawa, a 7-foot basketball player from Ngleshie Amanfro, after a MyJoyOnline profile highlighted his potential and ambition to play for Ghana's national team.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. Ghana's workers resort to strikes as government fails implementation

    Ghana is developing a pattern where workers must threaten industrial action before their grievances receive attention, with negotiated agreements repeatedly going unimplemented. The recurring disputes in the public sector raise concerns about institutional accountability, respect for agreements, and the credibility of government commitments.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Chopmoney app simplifies bookkeeping for small business owners

    Chopmoney is a digital bookkeeping application designed to help small businesses in Ghana improve record-keeping by making it easier to track sales, expenses, and customer debts on mobile phones, replacing handwritten records and complicated accounting processes.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair concludes with housing guidance

    The Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Clinic closed after three days at Junction Mall in Nungua, bringing together prospective homeowners, property investors, developers, financial institutions and service providers to explore property opportunities, mortgage financing, construction solutions and other housing-related products and services.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. GMA denies claims its vessel monitoring system is down

    The Ghana Maritime Authority has rejected claims that its vessel monitoring system is ineffective, insisting that vessels operating within Ghana's maritime jurisdiction remain under 24-hour surveillance. The Authority's response follows comments by NPP communications figure Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who alleged the system had been down for months and warned the Authority was "working blindly."

    23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Foreign Affairs Ministry seeks special audit of evacuation spending since 2017

    Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of government-funded emergency evacuation exercises since 2017, including evacuations from COVID-19 (2020), Ukraine (2022), Sudan (2023), and South Africa (2026), to assess how public funds were used and identify lessons for strengthening future emergency preparedness.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. South Africa evacuation cost GH¢49.72m, half on chartered flights

    Ghana's evacuation of 1,964 citizens from South Africa between May and September 2026 cost GH¢49.72 million, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights alone. Additional costs included GH¢9.42 million for commercial airline tickets, GH¢997,644 for ground transportation, GH¢634,350 for food, and smaller amounts for accommodation, medical services, and communications.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Foreign Affairs Ministry submits evacuation report to Parliament minority

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a 200-page report to the parliamentary minority detailing the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa between May and September 2026, which cost GH¢49,721,786 in total government and private sector spending.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Senior nursing officer remanded over alleged Ghana Jollof TikTok links

    A Senior Nursing Officer, Salomey Awity Baffoe, has been remanded for two weeks by the Adenta Circuit Court over allegations that she operates the TikTok account "Ghana Jollof," which has been critical of government officials. She was arrested in a midnight raid on September 13 at her home in Hansua, Techiman Municipality.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Education Ministry sets technical committee for school placement review

    Ghana's Education Ministry will establish a technical committee to review the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) after the Catholic Bishops' Conference called for an independent probe into alleged corruption and payment demands related to school placements.

    15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 11 September

  1. Fifty-five thousand children fail BECE mathematics or English

    About 55,000 children failed to enter Senior House after failing Mathematics or English in the BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination). The Chronicle's reflective piece questions not just the children's performance but the responsibility of the education system, teachers, and policymakers in identifying and addressing when students first began falling behind.

    11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair concludes final day in Accra

    The Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, is on its final day, with shoppers continuing to purchase discounted school essentials including books, stationery, bags, shoes, clothing, electronics, and household items ahead of schools' reopening.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Joy FM Back-to-School Fair opens with strong vendor, parent turnout

    Joy FM's two-day Back-to-School Discount Fair opened at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, drawing parents, guardians and students to purchase school essentials and household items from multiple vendors at competitive prices. The fair features books, stationery, school bags, shoes, clothing, electronics and sanitary products, with Compu Ghana as main sponsor.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Ghana's media must investigate GoldBod claims, not just relay them

    An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian media coverage of allegations and counter-allegations between Parliament's Minority Leader and the Ghana Gold Board CEO has failed to independently verify claims or educate the public, instead simply giving both sides equal airtime.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPA wins table tennis at JoySports Invitational 2026

    At the 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, the National Petroleum Authority won the table tennis event, which featured 22 teams, with Sapholda Ventures second and Alsale Services third.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. JoySports Invitational Tournament brings corporate teams to compete

    The 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament gathered corporate teams at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday, August 29, for a day of fitness activities, health walks, aerobics, and competitions including football, table tennis, chess, scrabble, draughts, ludo, swimming, and CEO and Ladies penalty shootouts.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Newsfile to examine Aksa corruption case, political vigilantism

    Ghana's Newsfile programme will scrutinise the corruption fight including the Aksa power deal bribery investigation with former Power Minister Dr Kwabena Donkor named as a person of interest, alongside concerns over organised political vigilantism ahead of the 2028 elections.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Republic Bank-JoyNews housing fair concludes in Accra

    The first edition of the Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Mini Clinic, a three-day event at Achimota Retail Centre ending August 23, drew homeowners and builders to explore housing products and services from leading brands in Ghana's construction industry. The Mini Clinic served as a precursor to a larger Habitat Fair planned for later in the year.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Newsfile examines power outages, GoldBod, galamsey, water quality

    Joy Online's Newsfile programme discusses Ghana's electricity supply resilience following a nationwide blackout attributed to a fault on the Akosombo–Volta transmission line, GoldBod's financial performance and controversy over gold-for-reserves figures, and galamsey's threat to water quality.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Newsfile to examine power outages, GoldBod performance, galamsey threat

    Joy Online announces a Newsfile segment examining three issues: nationwide blackouts and Ghana's electricity infrastructure resilience following a major transmission line fault; GoldBod's financial and operational performance and controversy over gold-for-reserves programme figures; and the threat posed by galamsey mining to water quality.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Newsfile examines GoldBod losses, AKSA deal, and ORAL cases

    Joy Online's Newsfile programme discusses three high-profile governance issues: the IMF's report of US$1.7 billion in losses related to Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which GoldBod disputes; allegations of bribery in a power transaction involving former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko; and the status of Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Newsfile examines GoldBod losses, AKSA energy deal, and ORAL cases

    A Newsfile episode discussed three accountability issues: the IMF's reported US$1.7 billion in losses associated with Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with GoldBod disputing the characterization as a loss; allegations of bribery in a US prosecution involving a former Goldman Sachs banker and a Ghanaian power transaction; and questions about the progress of the government's Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. Newsfile to examine AKSA deal, GoldBod losses, ORAL cases

    Joy Online's Newsfile programme will discuss three issues: the IMF's reported US$1.7 billion in losses from Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (with GoldBod disputing the characterisation), allegations of bribery in a Ghanaian power transaction involving a former Goldman Sachs banker, and the status of the government's Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Etukrom STC bus crash death toll rises to three with girl's death

    The death toll from a multi-vehicle crash at Etukrom near Bonsu Junction in the Eastern Region has risen to three after an 11-year-old girl succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Hawa Memorial Hospital. The crash on Monday, August 3, 2026, involved an STC bus, fuel tanker, Mitsubishi pick-up, and Kia Sorento, leaving three vehicles completely burnt and one extensively damaged.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. 3D Wireless joins JoySports Invitational 2026 corporate tournament

    Telecommunications and internet service provider 3D Wireless has signed up for the JoySports Invitational 2026, a premier corporate sporting event scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium. The tournament promotes workplace wellness and professional networking, with over 30 corporate organizations having participated last year.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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