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… Agbodza said the President’s roads are a catalyst for a new economic transformation. “The yam farmer at Yendi would require less time to travel from Yendi on the Eastern Corridor to Tamale to sell the yam when these roads are completed,” he explained. …
No more pothole ambulance rides: Mahama’s roads will change lives – Agbodza tells Upper West farmersJoy Online
… In the Northern Region alone, participants travelled from Tamale, Bolgatanga, Wa and parts of the Savannah Region. …
MTN Ghana pushes digital growth for SMEs as sixth business clinic ends in AccraJoy Online
… It’s just so easier to stay in Accra than staying in Tamale,” he said. “I have nothing, I mean, but everybody wants to enjoy the quality, the services. …
Ghana’s maternal health success story at risk without rural incentives – UNFPAThe Ghanaian Times
The Paramount Chief of Bamvum, Abdulai Ziblim, has donated a one-acre plot of land at Jongshegu, a suburb of Tamale, to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for the construction of a new fire station. …
Paramount Chief of Bamvum donates land for new Fire Station at JongsheguJoy Online
… Matomasen says people from other communities, including some from Tamale, also come to the dam. …
The search for clean water has failed — so can Nanton Zuo save the water source it already has?Daily Guide
… Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, will be the Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 World Shea Expo, scheduled to take place in Tamale in the Northern Region from September 15 to 17, 2026. …
World Shea Expo To Attract Veep, 8k ParticipantsJoy Online
… The victim in a village outside Tamale? The man in Keta? …
Ghana has a Domestic Violence Act: But can a victim afford to use it?The Ghanaian Times
… He pointed to the development of cardiology centres at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi and Tamale Teaching Hospital as another important part of the emerging national cardiac-care network. …
110 children receive lifesaving heart care …As Medical Trust Fund transforms cardiac treatmentJoy Online
… Cardiology centres are being developed at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi and the Tamale Teaching Hospital. …
110 children at Cardiothoracic Centre get second chance at life as Ghana Medical Trust Fund marks first yearThe Ghanaian Times
… A woman agribusiness owner in Tamale shared, “Without DBG’s support, I would not have been able to expand my processing facility. …
Unlocking finance for national transformation: The testimonies of Development Bank GhanaTheobald Kambonga, from Navrongo, faced financial strain while studying for a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, with his retired teacher father and mother's small beer bar business unable to cover tuition, accommodation, and living costs. He was selected for the MTN Ghana Bright Scholarship, which eased the burden on his family.
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Theobald Kambonga, from Navrongo, faced financial strain while studying for a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, with his retired teacher father and mother's small beer bar business unable to cover tuition, accommodation, and living costs. He was selected for the MTN Ghana Bright Scholarship, which eased the burden on his family.
4 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Police in the Northern Region arrested 12 people during raids in Tamale's Fuo and Kukuo areas on October 8, recovering two locally manufactured pistols, one pump-action gun, six sachets of Tramadol 250mg, and 25 wraps of suspected Indian hemp. All suspects and exhibits have been transferred to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department and Drug Law Enforcement Unit for further investigation.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Executive Women Network has unveiled four flagship initiatives focused on leadership development, entrepreneurship, mentorship and collaboration during its 10-year anniversary conference in Accra. The two-day EWN@10 Conference & Expo brought together women leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers to discuss career advancement, personal development and legacy.
7 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says doctors and health professionals implicated in the Charles Amissah case could still face sanctions as institutions implement recommendations from an investigative committee. He noted that some institutions, including Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, have reached conclusions, and that disciplinary processes involve legal considerations.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
The government has begun piloting a national emergency bed management system to address hospital bed shortages, with a command centre at Ridge Hospital providing real-time visibility of available beds and patient movements across selected regional and teaching hospitals. The system will allow authorities to monitor emergency ward occupancy and track how long patients remain in emergency spaces.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Women Network has announced four flagship initiatives to strengthen women's leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship and collaboration at its EWN@10 Conference & Expo in Accra. The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana called for stronger institutional support to ensure women have access to opportunities and visibility.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Local Government Service has authorised the rationalisation and redistribution of staff across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to address disparities in staffing levels and improve efficiency. The exercise will move staff from overstaffed to understaffed assemblies based on staffing norms, competencies and operational needs.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has assured consumers in the Northern Region that it is working to ensure appropriate quality of service and tariffs to sustain the utility system. The PURC Executive Secretary said the commission's core mandate is to protect consumer interests while also protecting investor interests in the utility sector.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigators, police, and Ghana Immigration Service officials met with family and community members in Tamale to probe the deaths of three children found in a vehicle boot at Koblimahagu Zoo on October 5. Preliminary autopsy findings indicated the children did not die of natural causes, prompting a murder investigation.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigators have met with family and community members in connection with the deaths of three children found in the trunk of a vehicle belonging to an immigration officer. Police have reclassified the case as murder after an autopsy revealed the children did not die of natural causes, and the Inspector-General of Police has deployed homicide investigators and forensic experts to support the investigation.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank hosted an MSME Caravan Clinic in Accra on October 6, bringing together entrepreneurs for discussions on financing, business growth, branding and other issues affecting small business competitiveness. The clinic is part of the bank's effort to support MSMEs beyond financial services, combining access to finance with business knowledge and practical guidance.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vanguard Multimedia Ltd, a Tamale-based integrated multimedia company, has formally commenced operations in the Northern Region with two radio stations—NorthCiti Radio 90.1 FM (English-language, urban) and Zosimli Radio 102.9 FM (community-oriented, local focus)—alongside television and digital media services.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Three missing brothers aged seven, five and three were found dead in a parked vehicle at Kobilmahagu Zuo in Tamale's Northern Region; they may have been trapped inside. The vehicle's owner is in police custody assisting investigations, and the bodies have been sent to Tamale Teaching Hospital for autopsy.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
MTN Ghana celebrated outstanding entrepreneurs at the SME Ghana Awards (SMEGA) 2026, recognising small and medium-sized enterprises for innovation, resilience and excellence across various sectors. Queen Gaf Enterprise, an agro-processing and cosmetics business, won the SME of the Year Award.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has directed the University of Development Studies to immediately cease delivering its accredited LLB programme as a weekend programme and restore it to its approved evening mode, with a seven-day deadline to demonstrate compliance or face regulatory action.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence is particularly transformative for Ghanaian MSMEs facing constraints of time, staff, and finance, and that framing AI in terms of operational reality rather than technical jargon helps entrepreneurs recognize its practical value.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC played a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League fixture at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Hearts seeking their third win and winless Dreams FC chasing their first victory of the season.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Families are still selling homes, borrowing heavily, and exhausting savings to pay for specialised medical treatment, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator has disclosed. She noted that progress in specialised healthcare financing alone is insufficient; hospitals lack critical equipment, some regions lack specialists, and paying medical bills without addressing infrastructure gaps will not solve the country's specialised healthcare needs.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak travel to Dreams FC on Saturday looking to bounce back from a late defeat to Karela United that ended their unbeaten start. Dreams have won none of their opening four matches with just one point and nine conceded goals, while Vision FC host Gold Stars in Tema seeking a return to winning ways.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations Development Programme has invited Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga to a two-day Northern Peace Conference on October 26–27, 2026, in Tamale, organized with the Parliamentary Northern Caucus, National Peace Council, and Northern Development Authority to strengthen peacebuilding and dialogue across Northern Ghana.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies says the Uniform Pricing Policy Fund ensures fuel costs remain equal across Ghana and should not be confused with fuel subsidy. COMAC's CEO explained the fund prevents consumers in remote areas from paying significantly higher prices and argued that taxes and levies, rather than direct government charges, represent the real fiscal impact.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies is urging the government to freeze fuel taxes and levies as it subsidises diesel amid rising global oil prices, arguing that reducing the tax burden would be a more sustainable way to cushion consumers. The CEO said the real pressure on government finances comes from taxes and levies rather than the Uniform Pricing Policy Fund, which ensures fuel prices are uniform across regions.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana has appealed to the government to improve remuneration and conditions of service for judges, magistrates, and judicial staff, specifically calling for the salary gap between lower bench and superior court judges to be closed by raising lower bench salaries.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for a healthier balance between the professional responsibilities and personal lives of judges and magistrates, stressing that judicial officers must not lose sight of their humanity while remaining diligent and responsive to litigants.
1 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
A woman was shot at a funeral ground in Tonka, Yeji, in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region on late Tuesday, September 29, and remains in critical condition. The suspect is at large and police are investigating with community assistance.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Abednego Bandim, MP for Bunkpurugu and Chairman of Parliament's Information and Communications Committee, has urged telecommunications operators and the National Communications Authority to strengthen their response to network disruptions in Northern Ghana, citing impacts on healthcare, education, businesses, and emergency response. He cited an MTN outage from 11:00 to 18:00 on September 26 that affected multiple communities in the region, and noted that operators should provide timely information to consumers when disruptions occur.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three pre-tertiary teacher unions launched a nationwide strike that left classrooms largely empty, with pupils at schools in Greater Accra and elsewhere roaming and engaging in other activities instead of lessons, though some teachers and school leaders reported to work.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Commodity Exchange has called for a fundamental transformation in shea trading to help Ghana derive greater value from the commodity, noting that about two-thirds of Ghana's shea is exported unprocessed, causing the country to lose significant economic opportunities in higher-value products.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Koldo Casla, will undertake an official visit to Ghana from September 28 to October 9, 2026, to examine the protection and realisation of the right to adequate housing in national law and practice, including access to public housing, affordability, habitability standards, and essential services. He will visit Greater Accra, Tamale and surrounding communities, and Cape Coast, meeting government officials, civil society representatives, tenants, people in informal settlements, and people experiencing homelessness.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →