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WERise Network launches 2026 programme to grow women-owned businesses

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WERise Network has announced its 2026 Annual Programme running from 28 September to 4 October 2026, designed to celebrate women entrepreneurs' achievements, strengthen business capacity, and create market opportunities for women-owned enterprises. The week-long programme, themed "Rise & Scale: Celebrating Growth, Building Revenue and Creating Jobs," will include a general meeting, regional forums, exhibitions, and masterclasses for SMEs to access knowledge, tools, and connections for sustainable growth.

24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

WERise Network launches 2026 programme to grow women-owned businesses
WERise Network has announced its 2026 Annual Programme running from 28 September to 4 October 2026, designed to celebrate women entrepreneurs' achievements, strengthen business capacity, and create market opportunities for women-owned enterprises. The week-long programme, themed "Rise & Scale: Celebrating Growth, Building Revenue and Creating Jobs," will include a general meeting, regional forums, exhibitions, and masterclasses for SMEs to access knowledge, tools, and connections for sustainable growth.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

Adiembra SHS wins NSMQ 2026 heat with late riddle comeback
Adiembra SHS staged a late comeback against T.I. Amass in the SMS Auditorium, performing strongly in the riddles round to secure an automatic place in the one-eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Wesley Grammar advances to NSMQ 2026 eighth-finals stage
Wesley Grammar School qualified for the next stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after finishing with 46 points, five points ahead of Kofi Agyei SHTS (41 points) in a closely fought preliminary battle. Yilo Krobo SHS placed third with 27 points.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Labone SHS edges Notre Dame Seminary in NSMQ thriller
Labone Senior High School survived a tense preliminary stage contest at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, narrowly defeating Notre Dame Seminary 41–39 to advance. The two schools traded leads throughout, with Labone securing the victory and earning the Jupay Clean Sheet prize for a perfect score in the Problem of the Day.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Winneba Secondary wins NSMQ 2026 contest by two points
Winneba Secondary School advanced to the One-Eighth stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz after defeating Fijai SHS 44–42 points in a closely contested encounter at the CNC Auditorium, with the two schools tied on 22 points each after Round 3.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kadjebi-Asato SHS advances in NSMQ 2026 preliminary round
Kadjebi-Asato SHS won contest 17 of the National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 preliminaries with 56 points, finishing eight points ahead of Ahantaman Girls' SHS on 48 points, while Ada SHTS placed third with 35 points.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anglican SHS wins NSMQ 2026 qualifying heat; Namong debuts
Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi, secured its place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after dominating Shama SHS and debutants Namong SHTS, finishing with 69 points. Namong SHTS had a strong debut performance despite finishing third.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ofori Panin SHS advances to one-eighth stage at NSMQ 2026
Ofori Panin SHS won the NSMQ 2026 regional contest with 53 points, overcoming an early deficit to defeat Mim SHS (42 points) and Oyoko Methodist (36 points). Both Ofori Panin and Oyoko Methodist qualify for the one-eighth stage, with Mim SHS's fate depending on whether their 42 points ranks among the top five runners-up.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Minister opens inaugural National Youth Forum in Accra
Minister George Opare Addo opened the National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA in Accra, bringing together young people and heads of youth-focused agencies to discuss challenges and opportunities. The forum provided a platform for youth to raise concerns and propose solutions, with agency heads outlining available programmes.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

Youth minister to lead national forum with young Ghanaians
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, will lead a national engagement with young Ghanaians on Wednesday, August 19, at the 2026 National Youth Forum in Accra, where youth will raise concerns and share ideas on issues affecting their lives and future.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

GMA and Japan Motors launch 16th Corporate Run and Walk
Global Media Alliance and Japan Motors have launched the 16th edition of their Corporate Run and Walk, scheduled for September 21, 2026, to promote workplace wellness and support persons living with visual impairment. The five-kilometre event will take place simultaneously across Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern Regions, with 25 per cent of proceeds donated to the Ghana Blind Union.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

PR professionals trained on AI tools at WPRD Festival MasterLAB
Global Media Alliance and Women in PR Ghana hosted the PR x AI MasterLAB, an immersive learning experience for communications professionals to develop practical AI skills. The masterclass covered AI-powered content creation, media intelligence and insights, and human-centered AI storytelling through sessions led by industry experts.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

Miss Ghana 2026 auditions opening June 27 at Oak Plaza
The 69th Miss Ghana pageant auditions will be held on June 27, 2026, at Oak Plaza Hotel, East Airport, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contestants aged 18–26 will compete for the chance to represent Ghana at Miss World and lead charitable initiatives through the Miss Ghana Foundation.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

Medikal, Kelvyn Boy headline WatsUp On Campus at RMU
The 2026 edition of WatsUp On Campus took place at Regional Maritime University's Parade Grounds as part of the RMU SRC Week Artistes' Night, featuring performances from Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, DJ Raya, and other artists to hundreds of students and music lovers.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 April

Former broadcaster launches foundation supporting detained mothers
Vanessa Gyan, a former broadcaster at eTV, YFM, and EIB Network, founded the Sincerely Vee Foundation after her first pregnancy exposed gaps in Ghana's maternal health care. The foundation, which began in 2017 at Ridge Hospital by helping raise funds to discharge mothers detained for non-payment of bills, now operates as a responsive intervention system based at Ogbojo Polyclinic.
26 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →