… The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Wael Fathy, announced the planned agreements in an interview with MyJoyOnline on the sidelines of the celebration of the 74th National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt held at the Four Points by Sheraton Accra Airport Hotel in Accra on Friday …
… Join Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. on JoyNews and Joy FM 99.7and MyJoyOnline for sharp analysis, fearless questioning and the conversations that matter. …
… However, observations made by Myjoyonline’s photojournalist Judy Yayra Avanu on Wednesday, July 22, at Lapaz and Agbogbloshie revealed that sanitation challenges persist in some areas. …
… The 69th edition of the Miss Ghana pageant is organised by Exclusive Events Ghana, with key support from Multimedia Ghana (including Joy FM, Hitz FM, Luv FM, MyJoyOnline, and Joy News) and Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited, alongside a robust network of corporate and media partners ded …
… Miss Ghana 2026 is organised by Exclusive Events Ghana with support from Multimedia Ghana, including Joy FM, Hitz FM, Luv FM, MyJoyOnline and JoyNews, alongside several corporate and media partners.
… MyJoyOnline’s photojournalist Judy Yayra Avanu was on grounds, capturing scenes of the exercise and the massive heaps of waste cleared as residents, traders and sanitation workers worked together to restore cleanliness at the market.
… Diplomatic sources in Accra and Pretoria confirmed to MyJoyOnline that the decision was influenced by the recent wave of anti-foreigner violence in parts of South Africa, which has led to the repatriation of about 1,000 Ghanaians, with hundreds more reportedly awaiting evacuation …
Egypt plans to sign seven Memoranda of Understanding with Ghana covering education, technology, pharmaceuticals, cybersecurity, and cultural heritage restoration to deepen bilateral cooperation. The agreements are part of preparations to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations next year and include plans to revive the Ghana-Egypt Joint Commission, which has not met for about three decades.
Egypt plans to sign seven Memoranda of Understanding with Ghana covering education, technology, pharmaceuticals, cybersecurity, and cultural heritage restoration to deepen bilateral cooperation. The agreements are part of preparations to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations next year and include plans to revive the Ghana-Egypt Joint Commission, which has not met for about three decades.
The High Court convicted NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) of illegal mining and sentenced him to 20 years' imprisonment, with government calling it evidence that no one is above the law and opposition calling it politically tainted. A United States immigration court found that the Office of the Special Prosecutor failed to provide sufficiently credible evidence in proceedings involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, though the OSP rejected suggestions that its case has collapsed.
Nearly two weeks after President Mahama's nationwide clean-up exercise on July 10–11, heaps of refuse remain uncollected in areas including Lapaz and Agbogbloshie, with drains still heavily clogged by plastic waste and debris.
The 69th Miss Ghana pageant contestants received mentorship from Fidelity Bank Ghana on financial literacy, personal empowerment, and environmental sustainability. The engagement, held under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy," aims to prepare contestants to become effective ambassadors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities.
Ghana consumes an estimated 452,100 tonnes of chicken yearly but produces only about 60,000 tonnes domestically, meaning roughly 87% of consumed chicken is imported. Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a high-level roundtable to examine whether Ghana can close the gap and achieve poultry self-sufficiency.
Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a roundtable discussion on Ghana's poultry industry, examining why Ghana imports roughly 87% of the chicken it consumes despite decades of policy interventions, and whether the country can close the gap between its estimated annual consumption of 452,100 tonnes and domestic production of about 60,000 tonnes.
Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a high-level roundtable on Thursday examining whether Ghana can achieve poultry self-sufficiency. Ghana consumes an estimated 452,100 tonnes of chicken a year but produces only about 60,000 tonnes domestically, with roughly 87% of consumption met through imports.
Contestants of the Miss Ghana 2026 pageant joined the National Clean-Up Exercise on Saturday, cleaning gutters, streets and public spaces in East Legon, Bawaleshi and Shiashi in support of President Mahama's sanitation initiative. The exercise was part of the Miss Ghana Foundation's "Beauty with a Purpose" programme to promote environmental sanitation and civic responsibility.
A nationwide clean-up exercise in Accra's Mallam Market on Friday morning removed heaps of refuse from trading areas, roadsides, and drains. Traders called for the exercise to become a monthly activity to maintain sanitation and reduce flooding risks following June 29 rains.
Ghana's Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called on the government to provide more details on its decision to defer a proposed state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing concerns over xenophobic attacks and saying the Minority Caucus lacks sufficient information to assess the situation and contribute meaningfully to discussions on Ghana's diplomatic response.
Ghana has rejected a state visit request by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa, which triggered the repatriation of about 1,000 Ghanaians. The decision was influenced by safety concerns for Ghanaian nationals and potential security risks surrounding the visit.
The Telecel Foundation has donated critical newborn care equipment—including two phototherapy machines, a digital infant weighing scale, and a radiant warmer—to the Pediatric Unit of Kumasi South Hospital, following a report of equipment shortages in the maternity unit. The Foundation has also signed a 2-year adoption memorandum of understanding with the hospital as part of its corporate social responsibility activities.
Humanitarian initiative She Captures Humanity, in partnership with The Smile Project, organized the Cesarean Awareness and Maternal Support Project on May 15, 2026, to provide relief and support to mothers receiving care at Pentecost Hospital in Madina, including wound care supplies, medical consumables, personal care products, baby care items, and food supplies.
Smaller apartment units in Accra are delivering higher rental yields than larger villas in 2026, with studios and one-bedroom apartments in high-demand areas achieving 10 percent or more in gross yields according to market data, making them attractive for first-time and diaspora investors.
Ghana's Year of Return campaign in 2019, which marked 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were taken to Jamestown, Virginia, has evolved from heritage visits into sustained property ownership, reshaping who owns prime real estate in Accra. The follow-up "Beyond the Return" programme, launched in December 2019 and running to 2030, institutionalised the shift from temporary diaspora engagement to permanent settlement.
The Bank of Ghana has dismissed reports it is considering selling its new headquarters as "false and misleading," reaffirming the facility is a critical asset supporting the bank's operations and statutory mandate.
The Bank of Ghana has rejected reports that it is considering a sale and leaseback arrangement for its newly commissioned headquarters, The Bank Square, describing the claims as "false and misleading" and warning that unverified reports could undermine public confidence in Ghana's financial system.
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a discussion on three major issues: the controversial proposed National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Bill, Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa, and allegations surrounding the audit of the 13th African Games. The NITA Bill discussion is expected to focus on concerns that expanded regulatory powers could stifle innovation, while supporters argue stronger regulation is necessary for cybersecurity oversight and consumer protection.
JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the controversial proposed NITA Bill, which seeks to expand the National Information Technology Agency's powers into regulating Ghana's digital ecosystem; Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa; and allegations surrounding the 13th African Games audit. Supporters argue stronger regulation promotes professionalism and cybersecurity, while critics contend licensing requirements could create barriers for startups and young innovators.
President John Dramani Mahama announced that Ghana's double-track system in Senior High Schools will be completely phased out by 2027 through the STARR-J initiative, backed by a $300 million World Bank facility to upgrade 50 secondary schools nationwide and revive the Community Day School concept to reduce overcrowding.
Joy Online's Newsfile programme convenes a national discussion on Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatisation, and free speech, amid political tensions over accusations of law enforcement being used to intimidate dissent and diplomatic challenges around repatriating Ghanaian citizens from South Africa.
Joy Online reports that Newsfile will discuss Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatization, attacks on free speech, and the repatriation of citizens from South Africa following xenophobic violence. The program will also examine debates over resource nationalism and state ownership of strategic sectors.
JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death, which found he died from delayed emergency care and medical neglect rather than accident trauma, alongside developments in anti-corruption investigations involving PDS and NAFCO arrests and concerns about press freedom under the Mahama administration.
An article examining whether diaspora investors should buy Accra property now or wait cites Ghana's inflation rate falling to 3.2 per cent in March 2026, the lowest since 2021 rebasing, with 15 consecutive months of disinflation since January 2025.
A passenger bus travelling from Zebilla to Tamale was ambushed by gunmen on the Walewale-Nasia highway on Saturday, 2 May 2026, resulting in one death and five injuries. The attack prompted the police to urge residents and transport operators to remain vigilant as investigations continue.