Also known as: Cape Coast-based side
University of Cape Coast — tertiary institution in Ghana where a Level 200 student died in June 2026 after going missing.
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… He additionally advocated for human capital development, making a special financial appeal for Pius Zenadubo, a Doctor of Pharmacy student at the University of Cape Coast. …
Paramount chief appeals to gov’t to build new regional hospital in JirapaThe Ghanaian Times
Two persons, including a lecturer of the University of Cape Coast, were killed instantly in a head-on collision at Third Ridge Junction on the Accra–Cape Coast Highway at dawn on Tuesday. …
Tearful Tuesday in UCC! Lecturer, T.A perish in dawn road crash, 5 others in critical conditionBusiness & Financial Times
… Private sector support Guest of Honour, Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, expressed concern about the deplorable state of housing for the armed forces, urging the private sector to commit resources into the project and ensure dignified accommodati …
GAF seeks GH₵190m for Burma Camp redevelopment projectJoy Online
Ghanaian businessman and Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sam Jonah, has commended the leadership of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, describing it as a compelling model for advancing global peace at a time of mounting international uncertainty. …
The world needs “leaders like Otumfuo” – Sam JonahJoy Online
Renowned Ghanaian businessman and Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sam Jonah, has praised the leadership of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as a model for global peace, citing his sustained commitment to dialogue and conflict resolution. …
‘World needs leaders like Otumfuo’ – Sam Jonah hails Asantehene’s global peace InfluenceThe Ghana Police Service has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support investigations into the death of a female University of Cape Coast student, directed by the Inspector-General of Police to strengthen operations and ensure thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Police Service has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support investigations into the death of a female University of Cape Coast student, directed by the Inspector-General of Police to strengthen operations and ensure thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support investigations into the death of 20-year-old University of Cape Coast student Innocentia Avinu, who was reported missing on June 11, 2026.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former NDC Regional Secretary Kofi Matthew has cautioned members of TEIN-UCC against allowing their talents and political influence to be exploited by others to pursue personal agendas, warning that young people's gifts can become weapons in others' battles rather than tools for advancing their own destinies.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The University of Cape Coast has launched an internal inquiry into the death of Level 200 student Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, whose body was found at Hutchland Beach on Friday. UCC is collaborating with the District Police Command; preliminary findings indicate she was last seen on Wednesday evening after receiving a phone call.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has expressed sadness over the death of Ms Innocentia Avinu, a Level 200 student at the University of Cape Coast, at a beach in Cape Coast, and has directed university authorities to work with the Ghana Police Service on a full investigation.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana has mourned the death of University of Cape Coast Level 200 student Innocentia Avinu, whose body was discovered at a Cape Coast beach after she went missing on June 11. Agbana, who knew the deceased through his scholarship scheme, called for swift police investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Innocentia Avinu, a Level 200 student at the University of Cape Coast, was reported missing on June 11 after leaving Ayensu Plaza Hostel and failing to return. Her body was found washed ashore near Hutchland Beach Resort in Cape Coast on June 12; police are investigating the circumstances.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's microfinance industry is urging the Bank of Ghana to reconsider its revised capital framework, endorsing the reform's direction but warning that tight implementation timelines and high minimum thresholds could harm financial inclusion and market structure. The framework requires existing institutions to meet GH¢50million minimum capital by December 31, 2026, and new entrants GH¢100million, with a pathway declaration deadline of June 30, 2026.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority rejected 4,896 driver licence applicants in 2025 after they failed mandatory eye examinations and remained unable to meet required visual standards even after medical intervention. Of 251,117 drivers screened nationwide, 87 percent passed at first attempt, but 4,896 ultimately failed to meet medical standards despite some receiving treatment or corrective lenses.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority denied 4,896 vehicle drivers licences in 2024 due to poor eyesight, including refractive errors, glaucoma, and cataracts. Of 251,117 drivers tested, 218,471 passed, while 32,645 initially failed; 24,483 of those who failed were later granted licences after treatment.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Minister of Education and Italy's Ambassador to Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in education, focusing on tertiary education, technical and vocational training, research, innovation, scholarships and academic exchange programmes. The commitment was made during a high-level meeting in Accra that included senior Ghanaian education officials and representatives of Italian academic institutions.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The University of Health and Allied Sciences held an inaugural lecture for Prof Yaw Asante, Dean of UHAS School of Medicine, who called for a paradigm shift in medical training to include critical thinking, simulation, and case-based learning, and to better prepare graduates for team-based, technology-enabled care.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece prompted by recent social media debate about the National Science and Maths Quiz argues that Ghana has normalised ranking human worth based on schools attended and career prestige, creating a hierarchy that undervalues less prestigious institutions and creative or technical pathways.
6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has called for greater reliance on data and evidence in policymaking and public service delivery, arguing that Ghana's development agenda must be guided by credible information. She highlighted data-sharing agreements between the Ghana Statistical Service and 25 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and warned that public trust could be undermined if data systems exclude vulnerable groups or fail to protect personal information.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana regulatory approval. The executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A student's comment dismissing the National Science and Maths Quiz sparked online debate about Ghana's tendency to rank human worth by school attended, course studied, and perceived career prestige rather than individual capability and contribution.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the appointment of Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana. The two appointees bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will officially open eLearning Africa 2026, Africa's leading conference on digital education, training and skills development, running June 3–5 and bringing together more than 1,000 participants from over 80 countries for ministerial roundtables, over 80 sessions with 250 speakers, workshops and an international exhibition.
3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana discards millions of tonnes of cocoa pod husks annually, which make up 70–75 percent of the cocoa fruit. Scientific research shows these husks contain plant-based material that can be converted into bioethanol, a fuel that can be blended with petrol.
25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghanaian academics working in Canadian universities are building educational partnerships and mentoring opportunities that enable more African students to access higher education in Canada, with figures like Dr David Firang inspiring young Africans to pursue studies at institutions including the University of Toronto and York University.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Office of the Rent Commissioner and Rent Control Department have directed private hostel owners to suspend all proposed increases in accommodation fees for the 2026/2027 academic year pending further consultations. The temporary hold follows public concern over rising hostel charges affecting students and their families.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Comedy Awards has named Albert Bondah as Media and Public Relations Manager for the sixth edition of the ceremony. Bondah, a University of Cape Coast graduate with experience in entertainment publicity and strategic communications, currently serves as Road Manager for the Central Music Awards.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's relay team, comprising three student athletes and one part-time athlete enlisted with security services, clocked 44.85 seconds to secure third place at the African Championships held at the University of Ghana Stadium, winning over initial skeptics about their readiness for elite competition.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana University Sports Association concluded the 9th Mini GUSA Games at UPSA from May 5–15, 2026, bringing together student-athletes from multiple universities to compete in football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, athletics and other disciplines. UCC emerged as overall champions with 50 medals, followed by UEW with 47 and KNUST with 39.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
University of Education, Winneba defeated University of Cape Coast 1-0 in the final of the 9th Peeva Mini GUSA Games, played at UPSA Park in Accra, with the winning goal coming from a first-half penalty. The games, held from May 5 to May 15, 2026, brought together 16 tertiary institutions competing in football, athletics, volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis and 3×3 basketball.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast has appointed Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto as the institution's new Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. Aheto is currently serving as Acting Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Evans Kwasi Arizi, Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, has called for stronger collaboration and increased funding to ensure effective management of Ghana's newly established Marine Protected Area, warning that without proper support it risks becoming a "paper park."
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Teaching Council has launched a fast-track Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme to certify more than 42,000 unqualified teachers in basic and senior high schools. The programme, run with five universities, will cost GH¢5,000 and take 18 weeks to complete.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has dismissed allegations of examination malpractice, paper leakage, and bribery in the Police Competitive Promotional Examination for Chief Inspectors, describing the claims as false and misleading. The Service says the examination was conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner under strict supervision in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Richard Kofi Asiedu, Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, was enstooled as Development Chief of Agona Kwanyarko in a Saturday ceremony attended by senior political and traditional figures. He pledged to address youth unemployment, poor road networks, and inadequate healthcare facilities in the community.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →