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TV3 — Ghanaian television station; appeared in coverage of deepfake misuse targeting its newsreader Eric Mawuena Egbeta.

2026-05-112026-09-13
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  1. August 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Accra-based TV3 reported that the operation was carried out at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026, following intelligence from the North East Regional National Security Coordinator, Ernest Bawanin Guat. …

    Four arrested for concealing 118 bags of cocoa in truck carrying plantains
  3. July 2026

  4. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Accra-based TV3, Mr Appiah-Kubi, who was formerly Wontumi’s lawyer, said he had even shared details of the expected judgment with him before the court’s decision was announced. …

    Wontumi knew he would be convicted – Appiah-Kubi
Society

Government to recruit 10,000 teachers in 2027 budget

The News

The Education Minister has announced that government plans to recruit an additional 10,000 teachers next year to address staffing shortages in basic and secondary schools. The recruitment is expected to be included in the 2027 Budget alongside plans to expand education infrastructure and allocate between US$250 million and US$300 million through the GETFund formula to upgrade school facilities.

11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Government to recruit 10,000 teachers in 2027 budget

    The Education Minister has announced that government plans to recruit an additional 10,000 teachers next year to address staffing shortages in basic and secondary schools. The recruitment is expected to be included in the 2027 Budget alongside plans to expand education infrastructure and allocate between US$250 million and US$300 million through the GETFund formula to upgrade school facilities.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Iddrisu questions Adutwum's offer to advise on education

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has questioned what advice he could seek from predecessor Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum on Ghana's education challenges, saying the current administration inherited an education sector facing infrastructure deficits, food shortages under Free SHS, and the burden of the double-track system introduced under Adutwum's tenure.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Government to upgrade 20 schools to Category A, build 10 new schools

    Ghana's Education Minister announced plans to upgrade 20 Category B Senior High Schools to Category A status and construct 10 new model Category A schools, bringing the total target to 30 institutions. The move aims to ease pressure on school placement amid high demand, with 328,000 students selecting Category A schools against only 76,000 available vacancies in 2026.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Joy Online editorial criticizes declining standards in Ghanaian broadcasting

    An opinion piece laments the fall in quality of Ghana's radio and television programming, contrasting earlier eras when stations employed trained professionals with what the author sees as current low standards in talk shows, religious, and educational content.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. GMB 2022 winner criticises Fashion Night designs

    Tung-Teiya Ayisha Dahamani, winner of Ghana's Most Beautiful 2022, expressed disappointment with the Fashion Night of the pageant's 20th edition, calling the designs "disappointing" and saying she expected "exceptional, jaw-dropping designs" for the legacy year. She clarified her criticism was not aimed at contestants.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Atta Akyea defends absence from trial during legal vacation

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene, defended his deliberate absence from court on August 11 during the legal vacation, arguing that the vacation period is traditionally intended for lawyers to rest and not for substantial criminal cases, though it may accommodate emergency motions.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Multi-agency team arrests four over smuggled cocoa at border

    A security operation led by the Bunkpurugu Immigration Command intercepted 118 bags of cocoa beans concealed beneath plantains in a truck at the Bunkpurugu border road, resulting in the arrest of four suspects. The cocoa, weighing approximately 11,800 kilogrammes, was seized and taken into the custody of Ghana's Customs Division.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Mahama gov't arrested more people over free speech than Akufo-Addo

    Lawyer Martin Kpebu claims the Mahama administration has arrested more people for insulting or offensive comments about public officials in 18 months than the Akufo-Addo government did in eight years, describing it as a poor record and warning that continued arrests could erode public goodwill.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

  1. GNAT urges calm over BECE results, formal petitions to WAEC

    The Ghana National Association of Teachers has called on parents, candidates and education stakeholders to remain calm following the release of the 2026 BECE results, urging those with concerns to file formal petitions to WAEC rather than make public allegations. GNAT also cautioned against placing excessive pressure on examination candidates, warning that portraying exams as life-or-death matters could have serious emotional and psychological consequences.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. AJ Poundz wins Best Dressed at Guinness Ghana DJ Awards

    Ghanaian television personality AJ Poundz was named 'Best Dressed' at the 2025 edition of the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards and received a luxurious stay at Aqua Safari Resort. The award was presented during the official launch of the awards in Accra last Saturday.

    5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 3 August

  1. Transfer station closures worsened Accra's waste crisis

    Former Accra Mayor Dr Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije said the city's waste management problems deteriorated after transfer stations were closed. He explained that during his tenure, registered waste companies collected refuse from tricycle operators at designated transfer stations, but the system has since broken down, leading to indiscriminate dumping by some operators.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Fifteen suspected galamseyers arrested near Obuasi school

    Fifteen suspected illegal miners, including an alleged kingpin, were arrested and three excavators seized during a joint security operation near Sanso Methodist School in Obuasi after a viral video exposed the site. The miners had been operating for about two weeks before the operation was launched.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Wontumi's lawyer claims NPP chair knew verdict beforehand

    Private legal practitioner Andy Appiah-Kubi, formerly Wontumi's lawyer, claims the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP had prior knowledge of his conviction in the Samreboi illegal mining case before judgment was delivered, and that Wontumi had told him he would be sentenced to 20 years. Appiah-Kubi disagrees with the conviction, arguing the court wrongly treated Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining as one entity, and says this will form the basis of the appeal.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Social media exposes different beauty perspectives, not changing standards

    Ghana's Most Beautiful 2020 winner Naa Dedei Botchwey says social media has not changed beauty standards but has opened people to different perspectives of beauty. She notes that social media algorithms show users more of what they engage with, creating different realities for different audiences, with some corners promoting body enhancement while others advocate for body positivity and inclusivity.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Deputy Attorney-General rejects NPP's political persecution claim

    Justice Srem-Sai dismissed the New Patriotic Party's assertion that the conviction of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako was politically motivated, stating that most evidence relied upon by the court came from the accused person's own defence, statements, and police statements. He characterized the NPP's reaction as political rather than legal, noting the party made persecution claims before obtaining a copy of the judgment.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Nikki Samonas becomes new host of Joy Prime's Changes

    Ghanaian media personality and actress Nikki Samonas has taken over as host of Joy Prime's afternoon lifestyle and entertainment show, Changes. With nearly two decades in Ghana's entertainment industry, Samonas said she is excited about the role and described television as a natural extension of her career while maintaining that acting remains her primary strength.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. Ghana's recurring floods require mindset change beyond infrastructure

    The article argues that Ghana's perennial flooding problem stems not only from poor drainage infrastructure but from citizens' negative attitudes and lack of personal responsibility. It traces Ghana's flood history, citing severe incidents in 1995–1997, a November 2001 flood that left over 43,000 people homeless, and ongoing seasonal disasters that damage homes, businesses, and infrastructure.

    13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Flood disaster death toll reaches 34 across Ghana

    Ghana's National Disaster Management Organisation has confirmed 34 deaths from devastating floods on June 29, with 12 in Accra and the remainder across other affected areas; the toll could rise as missing persons are reconciled with recovered bodies. The floods affected seven regions and displaced 89,736 people, with relief distribution ongoing.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Deepfakes used to falsely endorse products in Ghana

    Deepfake technology was used in a Phoenix Browser advertisement to create a false endorsement by dancehall artiste Shatta Wale for a gaming application called "Bangbet," and to manipulate a broadcast by TV3 newsreader Eric Mawuena Egbeta. According to a fact-checking consultant with DUBAWA Ghana, AI has made false information cheaper, faster, and more convincing to produce.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. 27th TGMA Music Summit brings 230 industry stakeholders together

    Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Over 200 music stakeholders gather for Ghana Music Summit

    Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. Lawyer proposes travel ban for departing government appointees

    Ghanaian lawyer Kofi Bentil has proposed that government appointees should be prevented from travelling outside the country at the end of a regime until they have fully accounted for their stewardship in office, citing a need to address accountability gaps and prevent officials from leaving before investigations and asset recovery can take place.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Sports minister says Black Stars will overcome Partey visa setback

    Kofi Adams, Ghana's Sports Minister, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will overcome Thomas Partey's visa denial and channel the disappointment into stronger performance in their FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on June 17. Adams said the camp mood remains positive despite uncertainty surrounding Partey's availability, with the development serving as additional motivation for players.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. GBC secures 2026 World Cup free-to-air broadcasting rights

    Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has secured exclusive free-to-air terrestrial broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with additional authorised television stations including Max TV, Sporty TV, TV3, Onua TV, UTV, Metro TV, Original TV and Woezor TV licensed to air the tournament through a National Broadcast Consortium.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Nigerian cooking show 'Cooking with GameChangers' launches in Ghana

    The Nigerian educational cooking television show "Cooking with GameChangers" has premiered in Ghana, airing on TV3, Onua TV, DSTV Africa Magic Family, and B2G Network on YouTube for 18 weeks. The show combines cooking competitions with personal storytelling about accomplished achievers and their success.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 4 June

  1. TikToker Priscywan had facial surgery after social media bullying

    TikToker Priscywan has undergone facial surgery after years of trolling on social media over her facial features. A beauty facial surgeon who witnessed the bullying reached out and offered to perform the surgery for free, and Priscywan plans further extensive surgery.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Afenyo-Markin denies anti-LGBTQ+ post, cites account compromise

    Ghana's Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disowned a viral social media post criticizing the country's anti-gay bill as making people's existence a crime, claiming his account was compromised. However, Joy Online notes that Afenyo-Markin has made similar statements on record in a TV3 interview and in Parliament, including saying he does not think people should go to jail for their sexual orientation.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Black Stars players to receive $100,000 appearance fee

    Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Black Stars players will receive $100,000 in appearance fees for the 2026 World Cup, a rate unchanged since 2010. The 28-player pre-tournament camp in Wales will be reduced to 26 ahead of Ghana's first friendly against Wales.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. South African firms in Ghana must fund citizen evacuations — Bentil

    Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has called on major South African multinational corporations operating in Ghana to bear the financial cost of evacuating Ghanaian nationals fleeing afrophobic attacks in South Africa, arguing that these companies profit heavily from African markets and have a moral responsibility to support affected communities.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghana's institutions fail to protect women from violence

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's institutions have not meaningfully improved in protecting women's safety since the 1990s serial killings of marginalized women; citing WHO data showing one in three women globally have experienced physical or sexual violence, and Ghana Statistical Service figures indicating 24.4% of women aged 15–49 have experienced intimate partner violence and 35.2% emotional violence.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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