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Joy Online
… The Princesses will face South Korea and France in their next two games with the two teams playing out a 1-1 draw in the other Group C fixture.
2026 U-20 WWC: Black Princesses fall to Ecuador in opening gameJoy Online
… Our aim is to go and win, and that is what we are focusing on right now.” Ghana’s first game against Ecuador is scheduled for 4 pm on September 6, before going on to play South Korea and France.
Black Princesses Coach Charles Sampson confident ahead of World Cup opener against EcuadorJoy Online
… Read full statement below: Ghana’s first game against Ecuador is scheduled for 4 pm on Sunday before going on to play South Korea and France.
‘Ghana believes in you’ – Sports Minister sends goodwill message to Black Princesses ahead of World CupJoy Online
… The Princesses face Ecuador in their opening game before facing South Korea and France in their other group games.
I’m honoured to play at my second U-20 Women’s World Cup – Alex TayJoy Online
Four U.S. companies have committed a combined $2 billion in investment in South Korea across semiconductors, advanced materials, and energy, Seoul’s Industry Ministry said on Friday. …
South Korea says US companies to invest $2 billion in chip, energy sectorsDaily Guide
… The Black Princesses begin their campaign against Ecuador on September 5, before facing South Korea and France in the group stage as they aim to finally break their group-stage curse. …
Black Princesses Face Major Setbacks Ahead Of U-20 World CupJoy Online
… She cited South Korea’s development journey and the Korean War, where it embarked on an ambitious national development programme through the Saemaul Undong (New Village Movement), which promoted diligence, self-help, cooperation and continuous learning at the community level. …
Let’s develop a culture of reading – Tourism MinisterJoy Online
… Look at what is happening around the world Look at South Korea. Korean films and series have travelled extraordinarily far without first becoming English. …
BSIFF 2026 puts local language cinema at the centre of African film conversationJoy Online
… The Black Princesses face Ecuador in their first game on September 5 before going on to play South Korea and France in their remaining group games.
2026 U20 WWC: 5 key Black Princesses players who will miss tournamentJoy Online
… The industrial transformations of South Korea, Japan, and Singapore were not achieved through lowest-price thinking detached from strategy; each built state capacity around long-term national objectives. …
What Is Wrong With Us: We sign off on value for money before we have even defined itA university leader argues that Ghana's higher education system must shift focus from preparing graduates to seek employment toward equipping them to establish enterprises and create opportunities. Graduate unemployment persists despite expanded access to university education, with 22.3% of long-term unemployed persons holding tertiary qualifications.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A university leader argues that Ghana's higher education system must shift focus from preparing graduates to seek employment toward equipping them to establish enterprises and create opportunities. Graduate unemployment persists despite expanded access to university education, with 22.3% of long-term unemployed persons holding tertiary qualifications.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Social commerce company IGNITE has appointed Ghanaian media entrepreneur Bola Ray to its newly formed Global Advisory Board, as part of an expansion aimed at connecting African micro-entrepreneurs and digital creators to global social commerce networks. The company unveiled four core product lines and said its model provides training, digital tools and consumer products to micro-entrepreneurs and brand affiliates.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Starbucks China implemented a new policy across all 8,000 stores requiring customers to purchase items if they want to sit in its cafes, citing efforts to improve the in-store experience and citing competition from homegrown brands such as Luckin Coffee.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
North Korean state media released photographs of Kim Jong Un touring a clothing and footwear exhibition, countering claims by a Chinese dissident that the 42-year-old dictator had died from a brain haemorrhage and been transferred to Beijing for treatment. The images emerged hours after the unverified allegation circulated.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams held talks with Hyundai Motor Group executives on a proposed partnership to develop school sports, football infrastructure, and archery in Ghana. Discussions focused on strengthening school and grassroots sports, with Hyundai exploring potential support for FIFA Arena mini-football pitches delivery in early 2027.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that poor ministerial performance stems not from individual failure but from a political system that rewards patronage and loyalty over merit, leaving national strategies unfulfilled because ministers have no incentive to pursue them.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson for NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the party's Health Committee, says she became more committed to the NPP after researching its health sector record and attending a briefing by Bawumia ahead of the 2024 elections, describing herself as previously detached from party politics.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian fashion house Boyedoe, founded in 2020, creates sustainable luxury by upcycling discarded clothing and has partnered with Afreximbank's CANEX programme to expand to international platforms including Paris fashion shows.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that developing societies, including Ghana, see their problems clearly but defend the habits causing them—complaining of corruption while admiring unexplained wealth, condemning indiscipline while seeking personal exemptions, and denouncing environmental destruction while protecting those responsible.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
South Korea has agreed to provide US$4.5 million over five years to help restore Ghana's historic forts and castles, which are threatened by climate change and coastal erosion. The initiative, pursued with UNESCO and South Korea's National Commission for UNESCO, will include technical expertise and equipment to address deterioration and boost tourism capacity.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A road bridge spanning 3km between the Chinese city of Dandong and North Korean city of Sinuiju has opened after an initial 2014 launch was postponed, with Chinese officials calling it an important facility for connectivity and trade between the neighbours.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AI company Anthropic saw revenue surge by 45% to $16.8bn in the three months to the end of September, according to figures revealed as it briefed investors on a planned stock market listing before year-end. The company also reportedly made a profit for the second quarter in a row.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's focus on natural resources like gold and bauxite overlooks the greater potential of human ingenuity and education; it cites examples of resource-poor nations like Singapore and Japan that achieved prosperity through STEM education, innovation, and industrial development.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Joseph Cudjoe argues that Ghana's overemphasis on natural resource wealth risks overlooking the knowledge, skills and innovation that drive prosperity, and calls for heavy investment in STEM education to develop human capabilities as the true foundation of national wealth.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
South Korea said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine after the countries clashed over the public disclosure of two captured North Korean soldiers transferred to Seoul. Seoul claims Ukraine broke a confidentiality agreement by announcing the transfer; Kyiv's office denies any non-disclosure agreement existed.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and South Korea are deepening bilateral cooperation as they prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. A March bilateral summit between President Mahama and Korean President Lee Jae Myung produced concrete outcomes in climate change, technology, digital innovation, and maritime security.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Samsung Electronics projected an operating profit of 107.4 trillion won ($80.17 billion) for the third quarter, a world first for a technology company and its fourth straight quarter of record operating profit, driven by strong demand for AI chips and memory sales amid a deepening global memory chip shortage.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa has expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, which would make it the first African nation to host the Games. Seven countries total—including Hungary, India, Qatar, Turkey, Germany, and South Korea—are in dialogue with the IOC about 2036, with a submission deadline of 31 October and feasibility assessments planned for completion by March 2027.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The US Energy Department will announce $150 million in new funding for 223 miles of power lines connecting Beluga and Healy in Alaska, as Vice President JD Vance visits the state to campaign for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in a tight Senate reelection race.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Captain Stephen O. Adjei, a 31-year-old U.S. Army logistics officer and instructor at West Point, died following a scuba diving incident at Lake Hydra in Pennsylvania. Adjei was born in Accra, Ghana, and served as an instructor in the Department of Military Instruction at the U.S. Military Academy.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the fast-track approval of a 1,250km oil pipeline to the Pacific coast, arguing the project will diversify Canada's oil exports away from the US and reduce its economic dependency on American markets. The project is expected to boost Canada's GDP by up to C$30bn per year and create 140,000 jobs.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Three South Korean soldiers were injured by landmine explosions in the Demilitarised Zone on 21 September; South Korea says the mines were laid by North Korea to fortify its border and has demanded an apology and halt to fortification activities, while North Korea denies responsibility and accuses Seoul of making "groundless" claims for political provocation.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dutch teenager Peppa Fennis won her second consecutive ITF J60 girls' singles title at the Accra Sports Stadium National Tennis Centre, defeating South Korea's Jiwon Hwang 6-3, 6-1 in the final.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week, with AI, trade, and Taiwan on the agenda. Xi's visit marks his first state visit to the US in nearly a decade and occurs as a US-China trade agreement set to expire in November is expected to be discussed.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that political leaders and business executives from the developing world frequently travel to disciplined, orderly cities like Singapore and London, observe working systems, and return home with photographs but no substantive change to their own governance or infrastructure.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A two Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul was fined for using ants as a dessert garnish, violating the Food Sanitation Act. The owner and company were fined 15 million won and 10 million won respectively, and heavy metals exceeding standards were detected in the ants when tested.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US House of Representatives passed legislation giving President Donald Trump broad powers to impose sanctions on Russia and tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas. India and China are among those most exposed, as both are major buyers of Russian crude.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 national female side opened their WAFU B U17 Girls Cup campaign with a 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso, with goals from Seidatu Wahab, Gloria Ameaa, Benedicta Danso, and Hajara Adams.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
US Open champion Alexander Zverev leads Germany against Croatia in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend, while runner-up Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back as the United States faces the Czech Republic. The winners will join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-20 female football team, the Black Princesses, have returned home after exiting the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland at the group stage for the eighth consecutive time. They lost 3-0 to Ecuador, beat South Korea 3-1, and lost 4-0 to France in their three matches.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →