BBC World News·world·11/7/2026
Pope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
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MyJoyOnline·News·11/7/2026
COP31: African negotiators target tripled adaptation finance and Green Climate Fund replenishment
The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) is placing climate adaptation finance at the forefront of its agenda as the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) opens in Antalya, Turkey, on November 9.
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MyJoyOnline·News·11/7/2026
Sunyani Teaching Hospital needs staff accommodation to support expansion – CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Sunyani Teaching Hospital, Dr Cardinal Newton, has called on the government, private investors, and philanthropists to support the construction of staff accommodation to meet the facility’s growing demand.
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MyJoyOnline·News·11/7/2026
Fire destroys Agbogba restaurant near Yellow Container
Firefighters on Friday, November 6, 2026, battled a fiercely spreading inferno that completely destroyed a restaurant near the popular Yellow Container landmark at Agbogba in Accra.
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MyJoyOnline·Banking and Finance·11/7/2026
Zenith SME Business Empowerment Lab: SMEs urged to identify business risks and adopt mitigation strategies to ensure sustainability
According to the experts, business resilience goes beyond responding to crises. It requires a deliberate and strategic approach to identifying potential vulnerabilities, safeguarding critical operations and implementing contingency measures that enable businesses to adapt, recover and thrive in the face of disruptions
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MyJoyOnline·Banking and Finance·11/7/2026
Policy rate of 14% between May and September 2026 was meant to preserve economic stability – BoG Governor
The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr.  Johnson Asiama, has strongly defended the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to hold the policy rate at 14% between May and September 2026. According to him, the Committee’s action is to preserve economic stability despite unfavourable external conditions, including rising global oil prices and domestic price pressures. The […]
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MyJoyOnline·Agribusiness·11/7/2026
‘Days of diverting cocoa inputs are over’ – COCOBOD CEO
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has issued a stern warning to individuals and officials involved in the diversion, hoarding or illegal sale of free fertiliser and other farm inputs, saying a new digital monitoring system will make it easier to identify and prosecute offenders.
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MyJoyOnline·HP Opinion 2·11/7/2026
Sons of the sound: How Mfanstsipim incubated and nurtured Ghana’s contemporary gospel
Contemporary gospel music emerged in Ghana in the early 1970s, marking a major development in the country’s Christian music. Churches had long used hymns, anthems, cantatas, indigenous songs and some western instruments, yet many conservative evangelicals still regarded rock, soul, disco and electric guitars as worldly.
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MyJoyOnline·Arts and Culture·11/7/2026
Ghanaian singer Efya marries Nigerian star Tomi Thomas
Ghanaian singer Efya Nokturnal and Nigerian musician Tomi Thomas have formalised their union in a colourful traditional marriage ceremony in Accra, bringing together music, fashion and cultural traditions from both countries.
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BBC World News·world·11/7/2026
Paraguay's President Santiago Peña impeached and arrested
Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.
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MyJoyOnline·Business·11/7/2026
Ghana loses $6.5bn in potential mining revenue – IFS
The country loses an estimated $6.56 billion in potential revenue from the mining sector every year due to the government’s limited participation in mineral extraction, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has revealed.
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MyJoyOnline·HP News 5·11/7/2026
Man allegedly spends 3 days in cemetery coffin in suspected money ritual at Foase
A bizarre discovery at a cemetery in Foase in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region has left residents unsettled after a hunter reportedly found a 28-year-old drug store operator inside a coffin.
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MyJoyOnline·HP News 2·11/7/2026
You entrust officials with $1m but pay them $400 – former Head of Civil Service slams salary structure
Former Head of the Civil Service, Dr Alex Glover-Quartey, has called for better remuneration for senior public servants, arguing that government cannot expect officials entrusted with millions of dollars in public funds to maintain high standards of integrity while paying them what he describes as inadequate salaries.
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BBC Business·business·11/7/2026
'My mortgage is going up £200': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.
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MyJoyOnline·HP News 9·11/7/2026
US Embassy explains how Ghanaians can secure emergency visa interviews
The United States Embassy in Accra has outlined the procedure for nonimmigrant visa applicants seeking an earlier interview because of an unexpected emergency, urging them to follow the required steps and provide evidence to support their requests.
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BBC World News·world·11/7/2026
This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.
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BBC Africa·africa·11/7/2026
The young Somali woman changing how the world sees Mogadishu
For some tourists, the contrast between Somalia's reputation and what they experience on the ground can be striking.
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MyJoyOnline·Health·11/7/2026
Parkinson’s journey: Franklin Cudjoe undergoes successful surgery in the US
IMANI Africa Founding President, Franklin Cudjoe, has been discharged from the hospital following a successful surgery in the United States and says he will spend the next two weeks recovering at his apartment.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Cornell faculty pass no-confidence vote over leadership's handling of Jane Doe allegations
Friday's resolution by academic staff is largely symbolic as they do not have the power to remove those in charge of the university.
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MyJoyOnline·Health·11/6/2026
NMC to summon nurse over alleged TikTok livestream of distressed pregnant patient
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is expected to summon a nurse for further engagement next week following a controversial TikTok livestream allegedly showing a pregnant patient in visible distress.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle
The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress.
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MyJoyOnline·International·11/6/2026
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle appears in court over child sex abuse material
Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has appeared in court after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
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MyJoyOnline·HP News 3·11/6/2026
Ministry condemns growing trend of sexual blackmail and non-consensual recordings
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has condemned the growing circulation of intimate images and videos without consent, warning that perpetrators and those who deliberately share or repost such material could face legal consequences.
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MyJoyOnline·International·11/6/2026
Trump names Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff
President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller, the architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new chief of staff following historic losses in the US midterm elections.
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BBC Business·business·11/6/2026
Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.
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MyJoyOnline·HP Entertainment 2·11/6/2026
‘It was a total miracle’: How rejection led Sylvester Stallone to create film’s ultimate underdog Rocky
In 1976, hit boxing drama Rocky turned its "absolutely broke" and unknown lead actor and screenwriter, Sylvester Stallone, into an A-list sensation. It's a story told in crowd-pleasing new film I Play Rocky.
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MyJoyOnline·International·11/6/2026
Self-styled ‘king of Germany’ goes on trial accused of heading criminal group
A self-declared "king" of Germany has gone on trial in Düsseldorf accused of leading a criminal organisation along with three other men described as his senior "subjects".
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MyJoyOnline·International·11/6/2026
Why the US midterms sparked an AI stock selloff
Is the artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush coming to an end, or is this simply a reality check?
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BBC Business·business·11/6/2026
AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
NDC reschedules submission of national executive nomination forms to 12 noon on November 7
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rescheduled the submission of nomination forms for its 2026 National Executive Elections from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 7.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Sheikh Ibrahim Barsha accepts appointment as interim National Imam of ASWAJ, calls for unity
A founding member of Ahlussunna Wal Jama'a (ASWAJ) and one of Ghana's most respected Islamic scholars, Sheikh Ibrahim Barsha, has accepted appointment as the organization's Interim National Imam.
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MyJoyOnline·Events·11/6/2026
Obuasi Beverages CEO donates GH¢120,000 towards 33-year-old man’s brain surgery
The Chief Executive Officer of Obuasi Beverages Company Limited, Dr Amo Collins, has donated GH¢120,000 towards the emergency brain surgery of 33-year-old Edmond Benefo, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. The contribution, equivalent to US$10,000, covers half of the US$20,000 required for Edmond's medical treatment and surgery in India. Edmond's health challenges reportedly began with complaints of eye problems, which progressively worsened before medical examinations revealed a brain tumour requiring urgent surgical intervention.
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MyJoyOnline·HP News 8·11/6/2026
Newsfile to discuss Traffitech-GH fines, drug busts and Parliament’s continued absence of Asante Akyem North MP
This Saturday’s edition of Newsfile on JoyNews will examine three major issues dominating Ghana’s public discourse, as host Samson Lardy Anyenini leads discussions on road safety enforcement, the fight against drug trafficking and developments in Parliament.
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MyJoyOnline·HP Opinion 3·11/6/2026
Before buying AI, businesses need to ask better questions
A recent analysis encouraged Ghanaian entrepreneurs to connect artificial intelligence with practical needs, including customer communication and record-keeping. That is a useful starting point, but it leaves another question: how should a business choose the company providing the technology? A convincing demonstration should begin a discussion, not end it. Before committing money or uploading customer information, owners need to understand what a service delivers, what remains their responsibility, and how they can leave if it disappoints. Request a Demonstration of Your Actual Work Consider a hypothetical printing business in Kumasi comparing two services for preparing quotations. Instead of accepting a supplier's polished examples, the owner could provide a fictional order and an approved price list.
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MyJoyOnline·Arts and Culture·11/6/2026
Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu dies at 71
Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has died at the age of 71, bringing to an end a career that spanned more than two decades in the Nigerian film industry. The actor reportedly died on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) confirming his passing on Friday, November 6. AGN National President, […]
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MyJoyOnline·HP Business 5·11/6/2026
Mining Reforms Must Protect Jobs, Investment and Community Interests — Ghana Chamber of Mines
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for sustained dialogue and careful consideration of the economic implications of ongoing mining sector reforms, stressing that efforts to deepen Ghanaian participation must also safeguard employment, investment and the industry’s long-term competitiveness.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
COCOBOD relaunches free fertilizer programme with new monitoring platform to boost farmer incomes
The government has relaunched the Free Fertilizer and Agro-Input Programme for cocoa farmers under a major intervention to restore productivity, improve farmer incomes, and reset the cocoa sector.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Farmers urged to enroll in insurance policies to protect investments against El Niño impacts
The recent climatic phenomenon, El Niño, is prompting the urgency for farmers to take immediate steps to seek insurance protection for their investments.
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MyJoyOnline·Health·11/6/2026
District Health Information Management System fully restored – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health says the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS) has been successfully restored and is now fully operational following a temporary disruption.
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MyJoyOnline·Regional·11/6/2026
Sheikh Umar Ibrahim Imam removed as National Imam of ASWAJ
The National Da’awa Council (NADAC) of the Ahlussunna Wal Jama’a (ASWAJ) has officially removed Sheikh Umar Ibrahim Imam from his position as National Imam.
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BBC Business·business·11/6/2026
Why the US midterms sparked an AI stock selloff
Fears of more AI regulation appear to have sparked fear among investors, but concerns about the industry have been growing for some time.
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MyJoyOnline·Obituary·11/6/2026
Major (Rtd.) Jonas Twum Ampofo
Abusuapanin Kwame Asiedu (Aduana clan of Akyem Asiakwa and Maase), Madam Beatrice Akua Kyekye, Opanin Kwadwo Koranteng & Siblings, Baffour Kwasi Asare & Brother, Opanin Kingspad Botwe & Siblings, Madam Afia Rose, Madam Oteman & Siblings, Madam Amma Bea & Siblings, DSP Nketia Koranteng (Ghana Police Service, Kumasi), The Salvation Army, Ghana Territory and the […]
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster
Prosecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people.
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MyJoyOnline·Africa·11/6/2026
Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
A Kenyan court has sentenced the leader of a doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, to 200 years in prison for murdering 191 people, all but one of them children.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Afenyo-Markin pushes for Health Minister’s appearance over shutdown of health information systems over $64m debt
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is pushing for the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to appear before the House to explain the shutdown of Ghana’s Health Information Management Systems.
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MyJoyOnline·Education·11/6/2026
Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse: The president has been on public platforms multiple times and has never addressed it – Akosua Manu
The Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised President John Mahama for failing to publicly address the alleged sexual abuse of 19 female students at the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).
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BBC Business·business·11/6/2026
Why smoky bacon crisps threaten to reignite rows over EU rules
A post-Brexit deal on food standards has raised questions over the future naming of the classic British snack.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
It was clear gov’t wanted to cover up Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse – Akosua Manu
The Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has accused state institutions of failing to act promptly on the alleged sexual abuse of 19 female students of the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).
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MyJoyOnline·HP Sports 1·11/6/2026
Dreams Championship brings back high school rivalry
The competition, formerly known as Sprite Ball, which focused exclusively on basketball, has been rebranded and expanded to include multiple sporting disciplines in a move organisers say will provide greater opportunities for students to showcase their talents.
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MyJoyOnline·Art & Design·11/6/2026
Africa’s events industry urged to embrace sustainable practices beyond PR and publicity at Climate x Culture Summit
Stakeholders in Africa's creative industry have called for greater commitment to environmentally sustainable practices in event planning and production, warning that the industry must move beyond sustainability claims to deliver measurable action.
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MyJoyOnline·Agribusiness·11/6/2026
Institute of Packaging Ghana to strengthen collaboration with farmers, agribusinesses to boost packaging industry
The Institute of Packaging, Ghana (IOPG) says it will deepen collaboration with farmers, agro-processors and other stakeholders in the agricultural value chain to improve packaging solutions, reduce post-harvest losses and enhance the competitiveness of locally produced goods.
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MyJoyOnline·International·11/6/2026
Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says will prevent future presidents from making certain changes to the White House Oval Office.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Over 400 Northern Ashanti Mines workers petition Mahama over mine closure
More than 400 workers of Northern Ashanti Mines Limited Company (NAMLC) have petitioned President John Mahama to intervene in the closure of the mine and facilitate its reopening following its takeover by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide
Jim Messina tells the BBC that after Democrats' midterm victories he's talked to "over two dozen campaigns", with some already hiring staff.
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MyJoyOnline·International·11/6/2026
Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
With no fewer than 32 bomb threats affecting a dozen airlines in the space of four days, the aviation industry is facing another potential crisis.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Prioritise youth employment – TEIN, TESCON to NDC, NPP
The Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Tertiary Students' Confederacy Network (TESCON) of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have appealed to their respective political parties to make youth employment a priority and to complete all projects started by earlier governments when in power.
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MyJoyOnline·International·11/6/2026
Historic private estate goes on sale for £65m
A mansion once home to lieutenant-governors, a marmalade magnate and family of Oscar-winning actresses has been put on the market for £65m.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
AMA warns of sanctions for non-compliance with November 7 sanitation exercise
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has warned residents, traders and businesses in the metropolis that individuals found operating during the November edition of the National Sanitation Day exercise or obstructing clean-up activities will face legal sanctions.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
No Bed Syndrome: Mahama announces expansion of accident and emergency centres at four major hospitals
President John Mahama has announced plans to expand the accident and emergency centers at four major hospitals in the country, with work expected to begin next year.
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BBC Business·business·11/6/2026
Food bank to close amid rising costs
A food bank in Goole annouces it will close in January as costs rise and donations drop.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Hamile dynamite explosion: FOSDA calls for investigation into explosives movement, border security vulnerability
The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) expresses grave concern over the dynamite explosion in Hamile, Lambussie District, in the Upper West Region, on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, which reportedly claimed the lives of a Ghana Immigration Service officer and two civilians, with several others sustaining injuries.
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BBC Business·business·11/6/2026
Winter support for residents facing cost pressures
The plans aim to help more people access food, financial advice and help with heating costs.
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MyJoyOnline·Education·11/6/2026
Obuasi SHTS headmaster has not been cleared of sexual abuse allegations – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has clarified that the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Abdulai Zakaria, has not been cleared of allegations of sexual abuse involving female students.
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MyJoyOnline·Music·11/6/2026
Apprise Music takes Ghanaian artists to WOMEX 2026 in Spain
Ghanaian music company Apprise Music & Media has completed its fourth participation in the Worldwide Music Expo, with its latest attendance highlighting efforts to expand international opportunities for Ghanaian musicians and strengthen connections between Africa's music sector and the global live music industry.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race
The buzz about the presidential election is already under way - here's what we learned this week.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
President Mahama hints at multi-day celebrations for Ghana’s 70th independence anniversary
President John Dramani Mahama has mentioned that Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations in 2027 will span several days
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive arch after federal agency approval
The Trump administration had hoped the construction of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.
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BBC Africa·africa·11/6/2026
Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason
The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, says the charges are politically motivated.
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BBC Business·business·11/6/2026
Workers' rights 'second place' to economic growth
Jersey's Economic Development Minister has told the BBC that workers' rights may have to take 'second place' to economic growth.
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BBC Africa·africa·11/6/2026
Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
US midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of two countries' ties
Staunch US support of Israel has been raised as one of the reasons why Republicans performed so badly.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Russian extremist group denies sending hoax bomb threats
Scores of flights across Europe have received bomb threats this week, but no explosives have been found so far.
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BBC Africa·africa·11/6/2026
She lost her sight - now she is fighting to make history for Africa
After losing her sight in 2009, Nigeria’s Rukayat Suleimon has overcome isolation and limited support to make history as the first blind woman to win gold at the World Sambo Cup.
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BBC Business·business·11/6/2026
How does it affect me if share prices fall?
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
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BBC Africa·africa·11/6/2026
Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension amid political crisis
The country's first nationwide elections since 1969 are due next year - a timetable now thrown into doubt.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case
Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".
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MyJoyOnline·Travel and Tourism·11/6/2026
Africa’s next great traveller is already at the departure gate
For decades, Africa’s tourism industry has been preoccupied with bringing the world to its shores. A landmark Skift study commissioned by Millat Group suggests that the continent’s next great tourism opportunity may lie in the opposite direction: the African traveller going out.
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MyJoyOnline·Regional·11/6/2026
Four decades of biodiversity conservation: Goziir calls for greater support to sustain long-standing environmental efforts
For more than four decades, since 1980, the people of Goziir in the Nandom Municipality of the Upper West Region have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to environmental conservation by maintaining a strong community-wide culture of bushfire prevention and protecting local biodiversity.
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MyJoyOnline·International·11/6/2026
Australia’s oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
David Jones, Australia's oldest department store chain, has gone into voluntary administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
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MyJoyOnline·Art & Design·11/6/2026
James Barnor named recipient of Sony World Photography Awards 2027 honour
Ghanaian photographer James Barnor has been named recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards. The announcement marks the 20th edition of the awards, which celebrate photographers from around the world and recognise their contributions to the medium. Recognised as Ghana’s first photojournalist, Barnor documented the country’s journey […]
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Education Ministry, Gates Foundation consider partnership to boost Ghana’s malaria research
More than GH¢2 billion has been absorbed by the government to limit the impact of rising international petroleum prices on Ghanaian consumers, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has said.
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BBC Business·business·11/6/2026
'I've taken an extra job to pay for heating oil'
People in Sussex say they are taking on extra work and not heating their homes due to oil prices.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Did a data centre revolt affect the US mid-term election results?
BBC Verify examines whether US voters were influenced by the data centre boom - and the impact anti-AI sentiment could have on the industry.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears
Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.
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BBC World News·world·11/6/2026
A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why
Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.
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MyJoyOnline·Photo Story·11/6/2026
Accra’s disturbing potholes endanger motorists
Some major roads and highways in Accra have developed serious potholes, making driving on those roads dangerous for motorists and other road users.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Prof Beyuo takes responsibility for medical bills of 12 injured in Hamile unrest
Lambussie MP Professor Titus Beyuo has offered to pay the hospital bills of 12 people injured in the violence that erupted in Hamile following a deadly explosion in the Upper West Region.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Opoku-Agyemang calls for prosecution of perpetrators of sex-for-jobs abuse
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for prompt investigations into sexual exploitation allegations in workplaces and educational institutions, stressing that anyone found guilty must be appropriately sanctioned.
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MyJoyOnline·HP News 4·11/6/2026
Assafuah rejects Mahama’s invitation to World Cup visa probe committee
Member of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee Ranking Member, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has rejected an invitation to appear before a committee set up by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate alleged irregularities in the 2026 FIFA World Cup visa acquisition process.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Mahama sets monthly review of road crash data to measure TraffiTech results
President John Dramani Mahama says the government will use monthly road accident figures to determine whether the newly introduced TraffiTech system is reducing crashes and preventing deaths on Ghana’s roads.
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MyJoyOnline·HP News 3·11/6/2026
Car dealers block Kwashieman footbridge walkway, exposing pedestrians to danger
Roadside car dealers have blocked the pedestrian walkway leading to the Kwashieman footbridge in Accra, making it difficult for pedestrians to cross the N1 highway.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Ada drug haul: Navy intercepts two boats with 4.7 tonnes of suspected cannabis
A naval operation at the Ada Estuary has led to the seizure of 117 sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, with an estimated weight of 4.7 tonnes and a street value exceeding US$1 million.
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MyJoyOnline·Business·11/6/2026
Chinese malls taking 60% of Ghana’s retail market – GUTA laments
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has raised concerns over the rapid expansion of Chinese-owned shopping malls in the country, claiming that they are taking an estimated 60 per cent share of the market and putting pressure on local businesses. The association says the growing presence of the malls, including those operating within established […]
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
World Cup raffle: Minority seeks audit over GH¢ contributions and match tickets
The Minority in Parliament is calling for an independent examination of the World Cup Bonanza Raffle, accusing the government of failing to account adequately for money collected from participants and demanding full disclosure of the promotion’s financial arrangements.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
Adomako-Mensah says government ignored warnings over GH¢1 fuel levy
The government’s decision to introduce the GH¢1-per-litre fuel levy has contributed to the pressure now facing petroleum consumers, with the Minority in Parliament insisting that the difficulties could have been avoided if its earlier concerns had been considered.
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MyJoyOnline·National·11/6/2026
EU says galamsey is eroding gains from development projects in Ghana
The European Union has raised concerns that illegal mining is reversing development gains in Ghana, warning that the practice is threatening investments in agriculture, sanitation, security and environmental protection.
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