Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will visit Ghana from September 15–17, 2026, to engage public and private sector leaders on how the World Bank Group can mobilize greater private investment to support Ghana’s development priorities, strengthen businesses, and create more and better jobs. […]
Maison Yusif Fragrance has reached another significant international milestone by becoming the first fragrance house from Ghana to participate in Glamcation, a fragrance festival held in Torrance/Palos Verdes, Los Angeles. The historic appearance introduced the artistry, craftsmanship and distinctive identity of Ghanaian perfumery to a diverse audience of fragrance lovers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and luxury […]
In today’s rapidly evolving financial ecosystem, financial inclusion can no longer be measured simply by the number of people who own bank accounts. Across the world, and particularly in emerging economies such as Ghana, the conversation has shifted towards ensuring that individuals and businesses have meaningful access to financial services that improve their lives, support […]
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the Bahamas will receive 300 Ghanaian teachers this year. The announcement follows bilateral negotiations between the minister and the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Philip Edward Davis. During the meeting, Mr Ablakwa delivered a message of gratitude from President Mahama to […]
Ghana has declined a request for a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, following growing concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and other African migrants in South Africa. Diplomatic sources in Accra and Pretoria confirmed to MyJoyOnline that the decision was taken after a recent wave of anti-foreigner violence in parts of South Africa, […]
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) to support the development of the proposed John Dramani Mahama Presidential Library and Legacy Centre (JDM-PLLC). The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Muniru […]
A Ghanaian national extradited to the United States has admitted his involvement in a romance and inheritance fraud conspiracy and agreed to pay approximately $4.4 million in restitution, representing the financial losses suffered by victims, as part of his plea agreement. Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, who also goes by the name “Dada Joe Remix,” pleaded […]
England-born Antoine Semenyo insists he has never once regretted choosing Ghana over the Three Lions as he prepares to face his country of birth in one of the standout fixtures of the World Cup group stage. Antoine Semenyo, the new Global Brand Ambassador for Ahmad Tea commented: “I got a call from Ghana when I […]
Ghana needs at least ¢1.5 billion to build a meaningful national food reserve system, far above the ¢300 million currently available to the National Food Buffer Stock Company, its CEO, George Abradu-Otoo, has said. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, he said the amount allocated so far is inadequate for large-scale purchases […]
Accra has become the epicentre of global diplomatic convergence, as representatives from over 80 countries arrive in Ghana for the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice. According to Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the high-level gathering brings together Presidents from Senegal, Namibia, Liberia, and São Tomé and Príncipe, alongside the Prime Minister […]
By Steven Odarteifio My brothers and sisters of South Africa, Today, June 16, 2026, marks exactly fifty years since the Soweto Uprising. Fifty years ago, thousands of black South African schoolchildren walked into the streets of Soweto carrying no weapons. They carried only courage. They marched because they refused to accept a system that sought […]
President John Dramani Mahama’s job approval rating has risen to 71%, up from 67% in March 2026, according to the June 2026 National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics released on Sunday, June 15. The polling firm says the figure represents the highest approval recorded for any sitting president in its regular tracking series since 2020. […]
