University of Professional Studies, Accra — educational institution hosting major events including beauty and cosmetics expos, circular economy forums, and drug abuse awareness commemorations.
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) will host the 9th Mini Ghana University Sports Association Games (GUSA) from May 5 to May 15, 2026, with 16 public universities set to compete. …
… His advocacy for AI readiness in Africa; including a public lecture at the University of Professional Studies, Accra on the theme, “AI and the Future Workplace: Is Ghana Ready?” alongside published work on digital strategy and finance transformation speaks directly to the questio …
… Speaking candidly on Joy FM’s Personality Profile with Kofi Hayford on Thursday, April 30, Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, opened up about his time at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) and why he decided to withdraw from his academic p …
At the 2026 Dean of Business School Lecture Series at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), economist and CEO of Dalex Finance – Joe Jackson delivered a bold and unsettling message: Ghana’s exchange rate crisis is widely misunderstood—and until that misunderstandi …
… Delivering the 2026 Dean of Business School Lecture Series at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Mr Jackson said the cedi depreciated by nearly 71 per cent between 2016 and 2024, before appreciating by about 40 per cent between 2024 and 2025. …
… His advocacy for AI readiness in Africa; including a public lecture at the University of Professional Studies, Accra on the theme “AI and the Future Workplace: Is Ghana Ready?” alongside published work on digital strategy and finance transformation speaks directly to the question …
… Delivering the 2026 Dean of Business School Lecture Series at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Mr Jackson said the cedi depreciated by nearly 71 per cent between 2016 and 2024, before appreciating by about 40 per cent between 2024 and 2025. …
… Linda Narh at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). In our first semester, she has handled our Marketing Management course, where her depth of knowledge and practical approach to teaching left a lasting impression. …
At a two-day Ghana–Italy Circular Economy Dialogue held at UPSA, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare praised Impakers Creative Hub's recycled products, highlighting the quality and innovation of Ghanaian creative enterprises transforming waste into premium goods. The June 2026 event brought together government officials and industry stakeholders to explore strategies for Ghana's transition to sustainable production and consumption.
At a two-day Ghana–Italy Circular Economy Dialogue held at UPSA, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare praised Impakers Creative Hub's recycled products, highlighting the quality and innovation of Ghanaian creative enterprises transforming waste into premium goods. The June 2026 event brought together government officials and industry stakeholders to explore strategies for Ghana's transition to sustainable production and consumption.
The 2002 year group of St Augustine's Past Students Union has launched a GH¢5.4 million fundraising campaign to construct a 14-unit apartment block for teachers at St Augustine's College in Cape Coast, addressing accommodation for teachers with only 60 of 140 currently residing on campus.
Heavy rainfall on Friday evening caused severe traffic congestion and a shortage of commercial vehicles along the Madina-Adenta stretch, leaving commuters stranded at bus stops for hours. Drivers charged higher fares at major junctions including Madina Zongo, Ritz, Atomic, UPSA, and Adenta.
More than 700,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice from the previous season remain unsold, leaving farmers with cash-flow constraints and little incentive to begin cultivation during the current rainy season. According to a former director of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana, only about 20 percent of last year's over 960,000-metric-tonne harvest has been sold, and farmers say promised government intervention has not materialised.
The Narcotics Control Commission has engaged the National House of Chiefs to help tackle drug abuse, particularly among youth. The NACOC Director-General warned that individuals aged 20–29 are the largest group of drug users and that cannabis is the most widely abused substance in Ghana.
The Narcotics Control Commission carried out large-scale searches and public education at major bus terminals across Accra on June 18, using its K9 Unit and Education Department to intercept illicit drugs and raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and legal consequences.
Ghana's rice farmers have abandoned fields for the 2026 planting season because they remain burdened with more than 700,000 metric tonnes of unsold paddy rice from last year, lack planting capital, and say government has made no tangible intervention despite promises. A former director of the Peasant Farmers Association reported that tractors are idle across major rice-producing valleys in the North, Volta, and Oti Regions, with farmers owing equipment operators and unable to service debts incurred to buy paddy rice on credit.
The Heal Komfo Anokye Project, launched in November 2023 to raise $10 million for hospital infrastructure repairs, has raised tens of millions of cedis with about GH¢50 million spent so far. The implementers have refused to provide accountability or hand over the project to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, citing lack of authority to do so, despite an audit revealing procurement irregularities and missing donor records.
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission will commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026, at UPSA under the theme "The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses," with the Chief of Staff as Guest of Honour.
An audit of the Heal Komfo Anokye Project, launched in November 2023 to raise $10 million for repairs at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, has flagged serious irregularities including procurement issues and missing donor receipt pages. The findings come amid disputes between the hospital board and project implementers over control and accountability of funds, with about GHS 50 million spent so far and GHS 13 million still owed to contractors.
Political analyst Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has described Ghana's inability to address recurring flooding as evidence of a deeper crisis in democratic governance, arguing that successive governments have failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that threaten lives and livelihoods.
The article argues that while the Black Stars unite Ghanaians across political and social divides, the team's finances have become an opaque "black box" where successive governments fund participation in major tournaments without scrutiny, despite the country's economic challenges.
Dredge Masters Ghana Limited has intensified anti-flood efforts in the Greater Accra Region by deploying specialised equipment to dredge critical drainage channels, citing encroachment as a major hindrance to maintenance. The three-day clean-up exercise involves Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, the Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, and local assemblies; work has focused on flood-prone areas including Weija and near UPSA.
Ghana's Newsfile talk show will broadcast on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring discussions on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, a proposed national ID requirement for adult content access, June floods, and a court case involving security chiefs, with interviews from the Foreign Affairs Minister and Assin South MP.
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has invited Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder of Action Chapel International, to be the Special Guest Speaker for its 60th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, scheduled for September 2026 at Action Chapel International. The visit was part of stakeholder engagements for UPSA's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, with the Vice-Chancellor praising the Archbishop's longstanding support and spiritual guidance to the University.
The 10th anniversary edition of Legacy Expo, formerly the Africa Makeup & Beauty Fair, drew nearly 400 exhibitors and key players from Africa and the Middle East to showcase beauty, cosmetics, and wellness products at the University of Professional Studies, Accra on June 3, 2026. CEO Rebecca Donkor announced a strategic partnership with Ace Group to expand international collaborations and position West Africa as a regional hub for the sector.
Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the beauty and cosmetics industry say Ghanaian products are made with precision and finesse comparable to foreign ones and meet both local and international market requirements. The SMEs made these claims at the 10th Beauty, Cosmetics and Wellness West Africa Ghana Expo at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.
Turkish beauty and cosmetics firms are showcasing their brands at the 10th Legacy Expo at UPSA, with leading companies actively seeking local Ghanaian distributors to expand their presence in West Africa. Ojuvi Perfume House, a premium fragrance brand under M3 Cosmetics, is among the exhibitors drawing strong interest from local entrepreneurs and retailers.
Ghana's digital finance sector has grown to include over sixty-five million mobile money accounts with annual transaction values in the trillions of cedis, but customers lack a single, clear document explaining their rights and protections; existing guidelines from the Bank of Ghana and Ministry of Finance are scattered across separate documents and not accessible to everyday users.
GCB Bank has outlined sustainable financing initiatives supporting climate resilience, financial inclusion and responsible business growth as part of its ESG agenda. Over the past 18 months, the bank has intensified its sustainability agenda through policy, operational and financing interventions, including establishing a Board-level Sustainability Committee and developing a Sustainability Framework.
The Narcotics Control Commission, in collaboration with the University of Professional Studies, Accra's Research and Consultancy Centre, has trained enumerators and supervisors to conduct a baseline study on substance use among young people aged 15 to 35 in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality. The study aims to generate data to guide prevention, referral, and rehabilitation interventions and provide insights into substance use patterns within the municipality.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, urged Ghanaians to move from partisan politics toward unified nation-building, warning that over-indulgence in partisan rivalry has stifled innovation and enterprise development. Speaking at the Ghana Business Leaders' Conclave at UPSA, he stated that allegiance to political parties has frequently overridden allegiance to the state, and called for Ghana to become "a nation of builders" focused on production and value creation rather than political rhetoric.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the government to dedicate the next 10 years to building businesses, creating value, and constructing a resilient economy, calling for a move away from political rhetoric toward production and enterprise after nearly 70 years of independence.
Ghanaian businesses are increasingly reverting to cash-only transactions rather than digital payments, citing transaction fees that erode profit margins and network failures that create payment uncertainty and customer frustration.
The Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana launched its 25th anniversary celebrations, pledging to deepen its footprint through expansion into northern Ghana and continued investment in professional development. The institute, founded in March 2000 with 30 members, now has approximately 300 members including more than 176 Certified Internal Auditors.
At the Ghana Business Leaders Conclave at UPSA, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II criticized Ghana's pattern of unfulfilled promises over its 70 years of independence, arguing that the country has mistaken political rhetoric for progress and must shift focus to building business foundations and enterprise instead of relying on good governance alone.
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.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged Ghanaian youth and students to reject corruption and unethical leadership as the country approaches 70 years of independence, cautioning them not to admire wealth, power or success without examining how they were acquired and who suffered for them.
At the Ghana Business Leaders Conclave held at UPSA on Friday, May 15, the Asantehene stressed that sustainable business success requires integrity, fairness, and ethical leadership at the centre of corporate governance. Drawing on his experience resolving disputes within the Asante Kingdom and extending that to national peace-building, he told participants that every conflict has a solution if men apply reason, fairness, patience, perseverance, and respect for truth and honour.
The Asantehene called on Ghanaians to shift focus from political rhetoric to enterprise, innovation, and economic productivity, saying decades of excessive political focus have slowed national progress and that the state of the economy is the true measure of national development.