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The Chronicle

Also known as: The Ghanaian Chronicle · The Chronicle Newspaper · Chronicle Newspaper

The Chronicle — Ghanaian news publication covering politics, economics, health, environment, and social affairs.

2026-04-222026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
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    For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post Mid-Year Budget : Fiscal, monetary reforms power Ghana’s economic recovery — Ato Forson appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Mid-Year Budget : Fiscal, monetary reforms power Ghana’s economic recovery — Ato Forson
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    For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post SEC Flags 23 Unlicensed Investment Firms appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    SEC Flags 23 Unlicensed Investment Firms
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    For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post Ghana Pushes AU To Confront Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Ghana Pushes AU To Confront Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa
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    For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post Police Bust Suspected Drug Syndicate At Asawase Market appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Police Bust Suspected Drug Syndicate At Asawase Market
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    For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post GPHA prepares for 40th Anniversary appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    GPHA prepares for 40th Anniversary
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    For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post PIAC advises Government to Involve MMDAs in Oil and Petroleum-Funded Projects appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    PIAC advises Government to Involve MMDAs in Oil and Petroleum-Funded Projects
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    Credit: webmd The post Checkups And Tests You Shouldn’t Miss appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Checkups And Tests You Shouldn’t Miss
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    For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post NPA Exposes Consumers To Substandard Fuel -AG appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    NPA Exposes Consumers To Substandard Fuel -AG
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    The suspects Information available to The Chronicle from a deep-throat source at the Police Headquarters in Accra indicates that on Sunday, while Police were on duty at Portor Barrier, they had intelligence that robbery was in progress a few meters from the checkpoint.

    Driver Plots With GoonsTo Rob Master…Police Recover GH¢300,000
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    A video of the retraction, sighted by The Chronicle, shows a news anchor acknowledging the error.

    SABC Apologises To Ghana Over False Ebola Report

Today

  1. NAIMOS arrests 19 illegal miners in Western Region operation

    The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested 19 suspected illegal miners during an operation on July 29 at Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region following community complaints. The task force destroyed 16 chanfang machines, nine water pumps, and three makeshift structures, and recovered a pump-action shotgun and four rounds of ammunition from one suspect.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle

  2. Ghanaian sentenced to 85 months for stealing $100 million via scams

    Derrick Van Yeboah, a Ghanaian national, was sentenced to 85 months in prison for his role in an international criminal organization based in Ghana that stole more than $100 million from victims across the United States through romance scams and business email compromises.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle

  3. Energy Minister's leadership questioned after nationwide blackout

    The Chronicle's editorial criticises the Energy Minister's stewardship following a nationwide power outage on July 29, 2026 that disrupted businesses, institutions, hospitals and households. The outage, caused by a major disruption on the National Interconnected Transmission System, was not the first major power failure under the current minister.

    14 hours ago · The Chronicle

  4. Skin care guidance for pregnant women: safe products and ingredients

    During pregnancy, hormonal surges can cause acne, hyperpigmentation, dryness, sensitivity, and stretch marks. The article outlines dermatologist-approved safe skincare ingredients and practices for pregnant women, including azelaic acid for acne.

    14 hours ago · The Chronicle

Yesterday

  1. GRIDCo launches probe after nationwide power outage Wednesday

    A disturbance on Ghana's electricity transmission system at 3:11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, caused the simultaneous tripping of several generating plants and widespread power interruptions. GRIDCo activated emergency restoration procedures and began a comprehensive technical investigation to restore electricity safely.

    29 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Pan-African Parliament adopts traditional medicine legal framework resolutions

    The Pan-African Parliament has adopted resolutions championed by Frank Annoh-Dompreh calling for African governments to establish legal and regulatory frameworks for traditional medicine integration into national healthcare systems, including development of a continental 'Model Law on Traditional Medicine and the Protection of Local Knowledge' to guide research, licensing, quality assurance and ethical use of indigenous medicines.

    29 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Residents protest environmental damage from Bekwai quarry operations

    Hundreds of residents from communities in Bekwai Municipality have staged a peaceful demonstration against Day Shine Quarry Company, alleging environmental degradation, property destruction through blasting, and health risks from dust. The Assembly Member for Adankragya warned the company to suspend operations and engage affected communities within one week or face further protests.

    29 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Africa Zero Waste Academy trains climate practitioners

    GAIA Africa and the Green Africa Youth Organization have launched the in-person phase of the Africa Zero Waste Academy 2026 in the Eastern Region, bringing together selected participants from across Africa for training in designing localized zero waste systems that reduce emissions and create green jobs. More than 700 practitioners applied for the programme, now in its second year.

    29 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 28 July

  1. IMF approves final review, ends Ghana's US$3bn bailout

    The IMF Executive Board has approved the final review of Ghana's three-year US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility programme, unlocking a final disbursement of approximately US$371 million and bringing total disbursements to the full US$3 billion. The Ministry of Finance described the completion as a major milestone in Ghana's economic recovery, reflecting progress in restoring macroeconomic stability through fiscal discipline and structural reforms.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. UMaT to enforce campus dress code from next academic year

    The University of Mines and Technology will strictly enforce its dress code and Code of Excellence for Junior Members starting next academic year, with violators denied access to lecture halls and campus facilities. The university's Vice-Chancellor defended the measure as necessary to maintain order and professionalism in the academic environment.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Businessman rejects court-awarded GH¢79.65m judgment debt

    The CEO of Servistar Minwax (WA) Limited has rejected a GH¢79,651,132.62 judgment debt awarded by Accra High Court against the Ghana Revenue Authority, saying his company is entitled to only about GH¢8,951,543 and that accepting the larger amount would be unethical.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 27 July

  1. Boako questions Ghana's 5% inflation claim amid high food prices

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has questioned the credibility of Ghana's reported 5% inflation rate, citing rising food prices including tomatoes selling at GH¢10 in Accra as evidence that ordinary Ghanaians continue to face significant cost-of-living pressures despite official economic indicators.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Government borrowing for salaries undermines economy claims, Boako says

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that Ghana's economy cannot be described as healthy if it continues borrowing to finance recurrent expenditure such as public sector salaries and the Free Senior High School programme, saying the government's actions contradict its claims of economic recovery.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Apinto chiefs oppose GoldFields lease renewal in Tarkwa

    The Apinto Divisional Council, traditional custodians of land where GoldFields Ghana operates in Tarkwa, has formally called on the government not to renew the company's mining lease, expiring in April 2027, arguing decades of mining have yielded little meaningful development for host communities. The council is instead advocating for a government-owned mining operation under a "shared prosperity" model.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Lawyer sues DVLA, NIC over Toyota Voxy registration and licensing

    A road safety advocate has filed a lawsuit at an Accra High Court against the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority and the National Insurance Company over the registration, licensing, and insuring of Toyota Voxy vehicles in Ghana, citing rising fatality rates and safety concerns that prompted the National Road Safety Authority to investigate the vehicles.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  5. Economic gains must translate into jobs for youth

    The Chronicle editorial says while Ghana's macroeconomic indicators are improving—GDP growth at 6.4%, inflation at 5.3%—youth unemployment remains disturbingly high at over 30% for ages 15–24, with approximately 1.34 million young people neither in education, employment nor training, and the government must ensure recovery reaches ordinary Ghanaians.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 26 July

  1. Ghana evacuates 1,000 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence

    Ghana's Government has announced a new evacuation phase bringing approximately 1,000 Ghanaians home from South Africa this week, prioritising women, children, the elderly, people with medical conditions and students, in response to renewed xenophobic violence. Nearly 926 Ghanaians had already been repatriated in earlier stages, with a further batch of roughly 900 registered nationals cleared for evacuation as of 25 July.

    26 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 24 July

  1. U.S., Ghana prioritize creative economy growth and structured investment

    Stakeholders at the Creative Economy Summit 2026 Ghana say the creative industry must develop a structured economic ecosystem with policies supporting intellectual property protection, contract enforcement, and production financing to attract investment and create jobs. The United States has identified Ghana's creative economy as a driver of economic growth and bilateral cooperation, while Ghana's Diaspora Affairs Office urges a shift from celebrating artistic talent to building institutions needed for commercialization.

    24 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. GTEC orders tertiary institutions to end compulsory entrance examinations

    Ghana's Tertiary Education Commission has directed all tertiary institutions to stop making entrance examinations a compulsory requirement for admission, saying the practice undermines fairness and transparency and is inconsistent with the national admissions framework based on WASSCE results. Entrance examinations may only be used as supplementary assessment tools for highly competitive programmes and must never override WASSCE results or become mandatory.

    24 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Ghanaian parents face pressure proving responsibility through expensive gifts

    A debate over expensive graduation gifts in Ghana has highlighted how parents feel pressured to display their provision and meet societal expectations of what constitutes a "good parent," with financial hardship, demanding jobs, and fear of being labelled irresponsible driving some into debt.

    24 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 23 July

  1. Finance Minister credits reforms for Ghana's economic recovery gains

    Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson attributed Ghana's improving macroeconomic performance to fiscal, tax and monetary reforms, including tighter expenditure controls, modernised tax administration, and policies supporting inflation targeting and exchange-rate stability. He said the reforms have produced stronger revenue mobilisation, improved foreign exchange reserves, and the fastest economic growth since 2019, while blaming state-owned enterprises for historically adding about 3% of GDP annually to public debt.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. SEC warns public against 23 unlicensed investment firms

    Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission has identified 23 entities operating without licences to offer investment products, primarily via social media and online platforms, and warned the public not to invest with them. The SEC is collaborating with law enforcement agencies to pursue the individuals behind the unlicensed schemes.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Ghana urges AU to address xenophobic attacks in South Africa

    President Mahama has called on the African Union to formally address recurring xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing the issue threatens African unity and continental integration. The AU Commission Chairman has agreed to table the matter for discussion at the next AU Summit, and Ghana has formally requested its inclusion on the agenda.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Police arrest two men with 100 drug parcels at Kumasi market

    Ghana Police arrested two men after intercepting 100 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in fertiliser sacks at Asawase Market in Kumasi during an intelligence-led operation on July 21, 2026. The drugs were hidden beneath second-hand clothing and remain in police custody for forensic examination.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  5. Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority marks 40th anniversary

    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has begun its 40th anniversary celebrations with health and awareness walks in Tema and Takoradi, bringing together staff, management, retirees and families to promote healthy living and celebrate the Authority's role in Ghana's maritime and trade sectors.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  6. PIAC urges direct MMDA involvement in oil-funded projects

    The Public Interest and Accountability Committee has called on government to directly involve Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in oil and petroleum-funded projects in their jurisdictions to ensure proper supervision, value for money, and holistic development. PIAC conducts inspection visits to districts to oversee management of petroleum revenues distributed through the Annual Budget Funding Amount.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  7. Guide to routine medical checkups and health screenings

    The article outlines common medical checkups and tests people should not miss, including routine physical exams, blood pressure monitoring, height and weight checks, and blood sugar testing. It explains how frequency and need depend on age, general health, and risk factors.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  8. NPA failed to mark 87 million litres of petrol, audit finds

    The Auditor-General has cited the National Petroleum Authority for lapses in its petroleum product quality assurance system, finding that approximately 87 million litres of petrol were distributed without undergoing the mandatory petroleum marking process between January 2023 and May 2026, exposing consumers to substandard fuel and causing an estimated GH¢78.6 million loss to the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Police arrest six armed men for robbing businessman

    Police in Kintampo arrested six armed men who robbed a businessman of GHC 300,000. According to interrogations, the Kia Rhino truck driver arranged with gangsters to attack and rob his employer, who was carrying the money to buy cattle.

    22 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. SABC apologizes for false report of Ebola cases in Ghana

    The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has withdrawn a false report claiming Ghana had recorded 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths, and issued a public apology. SABC confirmed that Ghana's Ministry of Health reports no confirmed Ebola cases in the country.

    22 July 2026 · The Chronicle

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