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2026-05-032026-11-05

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, September 15, he alleged that some state security agencies, led by the Signal Bureau, travelled to Techiman to arrest Ms Bafoh in connection with their search for a woman known as “Jollof”, whom they believe knows her whereabouts. …

    Manyhia South MP raises alarm over alleged detention of woman whose whereabouts are unknown
  3. Joy Online

    Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi has expressed strong satisfaction with the progress of work on the Techiman 24-hour economy model market project, just over three months after the site was officially handed over to contractors. …

    Techiman 24-hour market project on course as Regional Minister inspects work, hails construction quality
  4. Joy Online

    The Bono East Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has taken a significant step towards grassroots fire safety by engaging leaders of artisan groups and master craftsmen in Techiman. …

    Bono East Regional Fire Command engages master artisans in fire safety drive
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … Between the two infernos lay a trail of similar disasters — Adum, Techiman, the Tamale Timber Market — each one a fresh reminder that Ghana’s relationship with fire safety has, for too long, been reactive rather than preventive. …

    Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) goes digital
  6. Joy Online

    The entrepreneurial spirit in Ghana’s Bono East Region is at an all-time high as about 300 small business owners gathered in Techiman to pitch their business ideas for a spot in the prestigious MTN SME Support Programme. …

    300 entrepreneurs in Bono East battle for MTN-Innohub SME Support as programme enters 4th year
  7. Joy Online

    … The call came at the 2nd Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Association of Human Resource Management Practitioners in Health, Ghana (AHRMPHG), held in Techiman under the theme: “Empowering HR Practitioners in Health: Building Capacity for Innovation and Workforce Sustai …

    Health HR practitioners charged to lead sector transformation at 2nd Annual AHRMPHG conference
  8. Joy Online

    … The Techiman-based side were first on the continental stage in 2023 when they made the semifinals of the competition, becoming only the second club after Hasaacas Ladies in the maiden edition. …

    Ampem Darkoa Ladies set sight on CAF Champions League return with Edo Queens the hurdle
  9. Joy Online

    A coordinated intelligence-led operation along the Kintampo-Techiman highway has exposed a dangerous smuggling syndicate that used food items to conceal toxic industrial chemicals and thousands of sticks of unregistered cigarettes. …

    Cyanide, unregistered cigarettes hidden under bags of millet, soya beans in major highway bust in Techiman
  10. August 2026
  11. Joy Online

    A bulk tanker carrying 4,000kg of gas was involved in an accident at Fiaso on the Techiman-Nkoranza Highway on Thursday, August 27, resulting in a leak from the tank. …

    Gas tanker accident triggers leak at Fiaso
  12. Joy Online

    … Arriving at Techiman for the prize presentation ceremony was the tipping point for the father of four. …

    How Telecel M’ahitti promo is transforming lives nationwide
Agriculture & Land

Presbyterian Church launches 20,000 agribusiness initiative

The News

The Presbyterian Relief Services and Development has launched Agenda 20,000, a nationwide initiative to convert idle church lands into commercial farms and agribusiness hubs, selecting 20 young entrepreneurs from each diocese for seed funding. The programme is projected to benefit 1.45 million people across the country and support food security and youth employment.

3 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 3 November

  1. Presbyterian Church launches 20,000 agribusiness initiative

    The Presbyterian Relief Services and Development has launched Agenda 20,000, a nationwide initiative to convert idle church lands into commercial farms and agribusiness hubs, selecting 20 young entrepreneurs from each diocese for seed funding. The programme is projected to benefit 1.45 million people across the country and support food security and youth employment.

    3 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 2 November

  1. Two arrested for murder of female tricycle rider in Trede District

    Police arrested Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, on October 30, 2026, over the alleged murder of a female tricycle rider and theft of her green Bajaj tricycle at Afrancho. The suspects hired the deceased's services from Ampabame Lorry Station in Kumasi on October 29, 2026, and police recovered a number plate, eight mobile phones including an iPhone 12 Pro, and other items during a search.

    2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GES reprimands two Techiman SHS teachers for alleged student assault

    The Ghana Education Service announced disciplinary measures against two teachers at Twene Amanfo Senior High Technical School in Techiman who allegedly assaulted a male student in a viral video. The teachers will be reprimanded and removed from their Masters on Duty positions, referred for guidance and counselling, and the school will surcharge them for medical expenses, though the GES said the teachers were not justified in responding to reported student bullying and extortion.

    2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 31 October

  1. Two arrested in Techiman over Fabulous Ladies player murder

    Two suspects have been arrested in Techiman in connection with the murder of 22-year-old footballer Agartha Takyiwa, who was stabbed to death on October 29 while working as a tricycle rider in Afrancho, Ashanti Region. Coach Nana Atuahene said she was killed during a struggle over her tricycle, and the suspects were traced via her mobile phone.

    31 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Two arrested for murder of female tricycle rider in Bono East

    Ghana Police arrested two young men, Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, for the murder of a female tricycle rider at Afrancho in the Trede District of Bono East Region on October 30. The suspects allegedly hired her services in Kumasi on October 29, 2026, then attacked and killed her before stealing her green Bajaj tricycle, with police recovering the vehicle, mobile phones, and other items during their arrest.

    31 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 30 October

  1. Bono East Fire Command conducts annual breast screening exercise

    The Bono East Regional Fire Command held its annual breast screening exercise at the Regional Headquarters, with personnel undergoing medical checks facilitated by a team from Holy Family Hospital. The Regional Fire Commander emphasised early detection and prevention, encouraging women to be proactive about breast health and dispelling misconceptions about breast cancer treatment.

    30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NSCS consults regions on Ghana's 2026–2030 security strategy

    The National Security Council Secretariat is consulting stakeholders across all 16 regions to gather views on Ghana's National Security Strategy for 2026–2030, assessing implementation of the 2020–2024 strategy and identifying emerging security threats.

    30 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Bono East Minister backs Free Zones Authority office

    The Bono East Regional Minister pledged the Regional Coordinating Council's full commitment to work with the Ghana Free Zones Authority to boost investments and economic growth. The engagement marked the establishment of the first Free Zones Office in Bono East since the region was created in 2018.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GPAA opens 23rd conference calling for physician assistants in primary healthcare

    The Ghana Physician Assistants Association opened its 23rd Annual General Conference in Techiman, with leaders calling for physician assistants to be positioned at the heart of Ghana's primary healthcare delivery system and equipped to respond to community health needs.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Teacher accused of child sexual abuse; women protest

    An opinion piece by Kwesi Yankah traces the historical cultural practice of publicly shaming perpetrators of child sexual abuse—termed "Awengaa"—and draws parallels to contemporary cases involving teachers, arguing that such offences are now sometimes overlooked or concealed behind institutional or partisan protection.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

  1. Physician Assistants hold free health screening in Techiman

    The Ghana Physician Assistants Association is conducting free community health screening at four locations in Techiman from October 26 to 31, 2026, as part of its 23rd Annual General Conference. The initiative includes breast examinations and cancer awareness education, aimed at making health screening accessible to busy workers and residents.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. SSNIT launches 2026 Mobile Service Week in Techiman

    The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has launched its 2026 Mobile Service Week in Techiman, establishing 68 temporary service touchpoints across the country from October 19–23 to bring pension services closer to members. As of September 2026, SSNIT had paid GH¢6.71 billion in benefits including monthly pensions, invalidity pensions, and survivors' benefits.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. KGL Foundation screens over 200 Techiman residents for breast cancer

    The KGL Foundation, in collaboration with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub, conducted free health screening for more than 200 Techiman residents during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, offering tests for breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye conditions. Organisers said the initiative aimed to promote early detection and preventive healthcare while making screening services more accessible.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. KGL Foundation conducts health screening in Techiman during cancer month

    The KGL Foundation organized a health screening exercise in Techiman during Breast Cancer Awareness Month that benefited over 200 people, including students, men, and women. The screening offered checks for breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye conditions, among other services, in partnership with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub.

    19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 18 October

  1. KGL Foundation provides free health screening in Techiman

    KGL Foundation, in collaboration with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub, organized a health screening exercise in Techiman during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where over 200 people received screening services including breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye condition checks.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 46 NDC Bono East aspirants pass vetting for regional elections

    All 46 National Democratic Congress aspirants seeking leadership positions in Bono East have passed vetting ahead of the party's regional elections scheduled for November. The Vetting Committee chair said the process was smooth and transparent, with no one disqualified.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. ASSI and GEA hold mentorship programme for Bono East trade leaders

    The Association of Small-Scale Industries, in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency, held a mentorship and coaching programme in Techiman aimed at strengthening the capacity of trade association executives in the Bono East Region. The event brought together leaders from various trade associations to equip them with skills for sustainable business growth and improved workplace performance.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. SSNIT launches informal sector enrolment drive in Techiman

    The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has intensified efforts to bring informal sector workers onto its pension scheme through a sensitization float in Techiman, Bono East Region, as part of its Self-Employed Enrolment Drive (SEED) campaign. The drive aims to offer self-employed and informal sector workers social protection and reliable income during retirement.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Adwumawura Programme trains second cohort in Bono East

    Young entrepreneurs in Bono East have completed training under Ghana's Adwumawura Programme, which provides five weeks of entrepreneurship training, startup support, and six months of mentorship to help young people establish or expand businesses. The programme, implemented through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, hosted a meeting in Techiman where trainees pitched their businesses to financial institutions and explored funding opportunities.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Bank of Ghana urges public to protect national currency

    Bernard Otabil, Director of Communications at the Bank of Ghana, has urged Ghanaians to uphold the dignity of the cedi as a national asset and legal tender, stressing that it must be handled responsibly and preserved with care. The BoG announced it would soon introduce new and upgraded cedi notes and advised against practices that deface or damage banknotes.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Techiman North MP commissions CHPS compound in Kokoago

    The Techiman North MP Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare has commissioned and handed over a fully furnished CHPS Compound in Kokoago, a farming community in the Bono East Region, fulfilling a request made by residents who previously lacked access to nearby healthcare and had to travel several kilometers to Wenchi or Techiman for treatment.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bank of Ghana holds stakeholder engagement forum in Techiman

    The Bank of Ghana held a stakeholder engagement forum in Techiman to strengthen collaboration and deepen public understanding of the central bank's mandate and policy development. The forum, attended by traditional authorities, religious leaders, traders, transport unions, and financial institutions, covered topics including microfinance sector reforms, responsible borrowing, consumer protection, and currency education.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Bank of Ghana holds regional stakeholder forum in Techiman

    The Bank of Ghana held a Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Techiman as part of its 16-regional outreach programme to demystify the central bank's mandate, deepen public confidence in the financial system, and create feedback channels between the regulator and the public. The forum brought together 150 participants including traditional leaders, religious leaders, traders, SMEs, and representatives from rural and community banks.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bank of Ghana holds financial literacy event in Techiman

    The Bank of Ghana held its first-ever stakeholder engagement in Techiman, bringing financial literacy and consumer protection messages to traders, market women, and business owners. The central bank emphasized collaboration and dialogue to strengthen trust and help Ghanaians understand its operations and mandate.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Techiman community mobilizes against child marriage on girl child day

    Hundreds of schoolgirls and community leaders gathered in Techiman to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child under the theme "End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls' Rights," led by Girl Child Coordinator Mrs Ellen White Opoku. The event, organized in partnership with the Ghana Education Service and ActionAid Ghana, was called in response to cases of child marriage recorded in the area.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Only 30% of Ghanaian teachers satisfied with their jobs

    CAPCOE data reveals that 70% of teachers in Ghana are dissatisfied with their jobs, with satisfaction concentrated among senior and administrative staff rather than classroom teachers. The organisation linked the low morale to insufficient government investment in public education.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. ActionAid Ghana calls for end to child marriage, girls' rights

    ActionAid Ghana has called for stronger measures to end child marriage and school-related abuse, urging government and community leaders to invest more in girls' rights, education and leadership. The call was made during the 2026 International Day of the Girl-Child celebration in Techiman, Bono East Region.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Salomey Awiti Baffoe released on GH¢100k bail

    A 40-year-old Senior Nursing Officer arrested in September in connection with the 'Ghana Jollof' case and charged with abetment of crime/publication of false news has been granted GH¢100,000 bail and reunited with her family. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Techiman nurse granted GH¢100k bail in Ghana Jollof case

    Salomey Awiti Bafoh, a 40-year-old nurse, was granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties by Adenta Circuit Court after being remanded for allegedly aiding 'Ghana Jollof' to distribute false information online. She had been in custody for three weeks following her arrest on September 12, 2026.

    6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Salomey Awiti Baffoe granted bail in Ghana Jollof case

    The Adenta Circuit Court has granted Salomey Awiti Baffoe bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties who must be Civil Servants earning at least GH¢3,000 per month. She is required to report to Hansua Police Station once every two weeks and faces allegations of being an accomplice to TikToker Ghana Jollof.

    6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

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