Sunyani

2026-04-242026-10-07

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August 2026
6 AugJoy Online
… He added that “these reserves give us a strong buffer against external shocks and help the Bank of Ghana support stability in the foreign exchange market.” Dr Asiama made the remarks during a stakeholder engagement programme at Eusbett Hotel in Sunyani. …
We have adequate reserves to stabilise and protect cedi’s value – BoG Governor assures
6 AugJoy Online
… Speaking at a stakeholder engagement and dinner meeting organised by the central bank in Sunyani, Dr Asiama said the growth was mainly driven by the services and industrial sectors. …
Ghana’s economic outlook remains positive as inflation declines — BoG Governor
4 AugThe Ghanaian Times
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) on Friday organised a day’s stakeholders’ workshop in Sunyani of the Bono Region on a new digital vehicle number plate system featuring embedded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips and Ghana Card integration. …
DVLA to pilot new number plate system this month – CEO
3 AugJoy Online
… The company’s Mobile Money Manager for the Northern Business District, David Nana Addai, disclosed this during a stakeholder engagement in Sunyani. …
MTN enhances MoMo security as daily transactions hit 23 million
3 AugDaily Guide
… Speaking at the opening of SIMI’s three-day summit themed “Health Equity in Action: From Periods to Parenthood, for All” in Sunyani, Dr. …
Health Equity Goes Beyond Medicine – Bono Health Director
3 AugJoy Online
… At a stakeholder engagement in Sunyani this week, the telecom giant made it clear: its vision for the next 30 years is just as ambitious as the first. …
30 years, countless connections: MTN doubles down on Ghana’s digital future
2 AugJoy Online
… Mr Amoung-Yam gave the advice in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of a media and stakeholders’ engagement organised by MTN Ghana in Sunyani. …
MTN Ghana: Ghana Card will detect MoMo loan defaulters who dispose of SIM cards
1 AugJoy Online
… For the forest and transition zones, thunderstorms with possible rainfall are forecast for Kete Krachi, Atebubu, Ejura, Kintampo, Sunyani and Techiman, while Goaso and Sampa are expected to remain mostly cloudy. …
GMet forecasts thunderstorms in northern Ghana, rain expected in parts of the country
1 AugThe Chronicle
Two VIP JEOUN coaches were attacked by suspected armed robbers in separate incidents on the Accra-Kumasi and Kumasi-Sunyani highways in the early hours of Thursday, leaving five people injured in one of the attacks. …
Gunmen Ambush VIP JEOUN Buses on Two Highways, Five Injured
1 AugJoy Online
… A VIP JEOUN coach travelling from Accra to Sunyani came under heavy gunfire, leaving the driver, his mate and three passengers with gunshot wounds. …
Five injured as armed robbers attack VIP JEOUN coaches in two highway ambushes

Agriculture & Land

Ghana horticulturists urge dedicated authority for tomato sector

The News

The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists called on the government to establish a Horticulture Authority and rehabilitate irrigation schemes and tomato-processing factories to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. The call came at the Institute's 26th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Sunyani, which emphasised the need for coordinated stakeholder engagement across the tomato value chain.

3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

Ghana horticulturists urge dedicated authority for tomato sector
The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists called on the government to establish a Horticulture Authority and rehabilitate irrigation schemes and tomato-processing factories to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. The call came at the Institute's 26th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Sunyani, which emphasised the need for coordinated stakeholder engagement across the tomato value chain.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Ghana needs better city governance to solve transport problems
Ghana Institution of Engineering president Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse says Ghana must improve governance and city management to address transport issues, noting that dividing major metropolitan areas among several municipal assemblies hampers planning. He argues public transport planning should be done at the metropolitan level rather than by individual municipalities, and that a clear authority with mandate and resources is needed to implement transport plans.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bono teacher unions back nationwide strike over grievances
Teacher unions in Bono Region (GNAT, NAGRAT, PRETAG) support the nationwide strike declared September 25, 2026, and will continue industrial action until the government addresses outstanding concerns including delays in promotion placements, non-implementation of deprived-area allowance, and delays in collective negotiations.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Farmers must be central to agricultural research design
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources called for greater farmer participation in agricultural research and innovation, saying farmers experience climate and pest problems first but are often consulted last. He advocated for farmer-researcher partnerships, field testing of technologies, and stronger farmer organisations at the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists' annual conference on building a resilient tomato value chain.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

Ghana horticulturists seek formal government engagement on tomato crisis
The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists has called on the government to formally engage horticultural professionals to address persistent challenges in Ghana's tomato sector, including soil fertility, pests, diseases, irrigation issues, and post-harvest losses. The Institute President, Dr Mohammed Mujitaba Dawuda, made the call at the institute's 26th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Sunyani, which focused on building a resilient tomato value chain.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society groups push for environmental rights in Ghana's constitution
Ghana's constitutional reform is being used to push for environmental rights to be entrenched in the supreme law, including a constitutional right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment and guaranteeing communities affected by natural-resource projects meaningful participation in decisions affecting their land and livelihoods.
1 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 30 September

MTN Ghana urges SMEs not to share PINs, warns of fraud
MTN Ghana has cautioned small and medium-sized enterprises against sharing personal identification numbers or responding to suspicious codes and links, emphasizing that digital security begins with individual users. The company stressed that protecting digital accounts is critical as more businesses adopt digital financial services.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
16 community teams compete in 2026 MTN Inter-Community Football Gala
Sixteen community teams are participating in the 2026 MTN Inter-Community Football Gala at the Twene Amanfo Senior High School Park in Sunyani, Bono Region. The three-week event, organized by MTN Ghana in partnership with Sun City Radio, runs from September 26 to October 11 and features football competition alongside music, culture, sports and health activities.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Olam Agri donates GH¢100,000 toward Ghana's Farmers' Day
Olam Agri has donated GH¢100,000 to support this year's Farmers' Day celebration in Sunyani on December 4, 2026. The Minister of Food and Agriculture said the National Best Farmer will receive a vehicle, tractor, agricultural inputs, and a sponsored seven-day trip to Italy to learn modern farming practices.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
CPCR calls for limits on Ghana's presidential powers
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has called for a major restructuring of Ghana's governance system, demanding tighter limits on presidential powers and stronger constitutional safeguards to prevent excessive concentration of authority in the Executive. The coalition wants appointments to independent and oversight institutions to be made through transparent, competitive and merit-based processes rather than being left to presidential discretion.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Olam Agri donates GH¢100,000 for 42nd Farmers' Day
Olam Agri Ghana has donated GH¢100,000 towards the 42nd National Farmers' Day celebration scheduled for December 4, 2026, in Sunyani. The company said it contributed to support the annual event honouring farmers' contribution to Ghana's economy and food security.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 29 September

Ghana Army urged to maintain readiness amid regional security threats
The General Officer Commanding Ghana Army's Central Command said the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges including violent extremism, terrorism, and organised crime continue to evolve in Ghana and West Africa. He made the remarks at Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition bringing together personnel from multiple army commands and brigades.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Army urged to maintain readiness amid West African security threats
The General Officer Commanding Ghana's Central Command says the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges in Ghana and the wider West African region continue to evolve, with threats including violent extremism, terrorism, organised crime, and armed robbery requiring vigilance and capability. He made the remarks at the opening of Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition involving personnel from multiple command units.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

GMet warns of thunderstorms and rain across Ghana today
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and rain across parts of Ghana from late afternoon into the evening, affecting areas including Tamale, Wa, Bolgatanga, Sunyani, and Kete Krachi, with most of the country remaining cloudy and the sea remaining rough.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

Ghanaian scientist shot dead in US; family grieves
Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian environmental scientist, was shot and killed in the US on 19 September 2026, one day after saying goodbye to his family during a conference call. His family, with roots in the Upper East Region, described him as a dependable relative whose career took him from Ghana into international scientific circles.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

Anwelle Foundation launched in Jirapa for community development
The Paramount Chief of Jirapa has launched the Anwelle Foundation to address poverty and youth unemployment through interventions in education, youth empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and rural development. He called on citizens and diaspora members to take greater responsibility for community development rather than relying solely on central government support.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jirapa Paramount Chief calls for community-led development
The Paramount Chief of Jirapa Traditional Area has urged residents and diaspora natives to take responsibility for local development by bringing resources, expertise and networks home, rather than relying solely on government. The call was made at the launch of the Anwelle Foundation, which focuses on education, youth empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and rural development in the Upper West Region.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

ORC holds risk awareness week to strengthen resilience
The Office of the Registrar of Companies has launched a four-day Risk Awareness Week to deepen staff understanding of Enterprise Risk Management and promote early identification and management of risks across all directorates and zonal offices.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 23 September

Office of Registrar of Companies launches Risk Awareness Week
The Office of the Registrar of Companies held a four-day Risk Awareness Week from September 22–25, 2026, to deepen staff understanding of Enterprise Risk Management and foster a culture of early risk identification and mitigation across all directorates and zonal offices.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Catholic Bishops urge coordinated action against drug trafficking
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for stronger enforcement, tighter surveillance, and greater collaboration among government, law enforcement, the Church, families and other stakeholders to combat illicit drug trafficking and abuse. The call follows the interception of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine by French customs at Dunkirk in September, concealed in a container of plastic waste shipped from Ghana.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 22 September

Successive governments should improve working policies, not abandon them
NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has called for greater policy continuity in Ghana, urging governments to improve programmes delivering results rather than scrap them because predecessors initiated them. He noted that while failing policies should be discontinued, renaming or restructuring effective programmes wastes public funds and deprives the country of full benefit from existing investments.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC Chair urges journalists to report facts impartially
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has urged journalists to remain independent and resist allowing politicians' complaints to determine editorial decisions, calling on them to subject claims to proper scrutiny and report facts regardless of political favour.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC chief urges policy continuity across government transitions
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has criticised Ghana's practice of discontinuing or substantially altering development programmes when political power changes, arguing that a serious country cannot start afresh every four years and should instead build institutional and policy continuity across administrations.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian Times correspondent wins two journalism awards
Daniel B. Dzirasah, the Ghanaian Times' Bono Regional Correspondent, won Best Reporter in Mining and Best Development-Focused Reporter at the 4th Bono Regional Ghana Journalists Association Awards. Eight other journalists were also honoured at the ceremony in Sunyani.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 20 September

NDC chairman urges journalists to scrutinise government spending
National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah told journalists at the Ghana Journalists Association awards in Sunyani that the government should expect scrutiny of its policies, spending and development promises, and urged media to hold ministers accountable, examine public expenditure, and track whether commitments to Ghanaians are delivered.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC chairman calls for better working conditions for journalists
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, has called for improved working conditions and institutional support for journalists, saying media organisations must have resources to employ competent professionals and maintain newsrooms. He also urged regional journalists to monitor public projects and spending.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa World Airlines unveils first Embraer E190 aircraft
Africa World Airlines has unveiled its first Embraer E190 aircraft as part of a planned 10-aircraft fleet expansion aimed at strengthening air connectivity in Ghana and across West Africa. The 102-seat aircraft is the first of 10 planned for the expansion, which the airline says will improve regional operations.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Samia Nkrumah disputes narrative of popular support for 1966 overthrow
Speaking at the 2026 NkrumahFest in Ellembelle, Samia Yaba Nkrumah rejected accounts that Ghanaians universally welcomed her father's 1966 overthrow, characterizing such narratives as negative propaganda and pointing to recent monument unveilings as evidence of renewed interest in Nkrumah's legacy.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samia Nkrumah leads family return to Nkroful, vows to preserve legacy
Nkrumah's daughter Samia Yaba Nkrumah and family members attended the 2026 NkrumahFest in Nkroful, Western Region, apologizing for their prolonged absence and pledging to contribute to Ghana's development and unity. Samia attributed the family's long stay away to trauma from experiences surrounding her father's political life, including assassination attempts.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

Doormaster backs dialysis centre construction in Bono region
Doormaster has supported the COBAANA Medical Centre project, which is under construction in Sunyani to improve access to dialysis treatment in the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions. The initiative was highlighted at COBAANA's 17th Annual Convention in Chicago as part of efforts to address critical healthcare needs in the home communities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →