Apple’s new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
John Ternus has entered his second week as Apple's chief executive, and the company has revealed the first major change to the iPhone since it was released almost 20 years ago.
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📰 Daily Digest — Ghana
- Police have arrested suspects in connection with a murder, several bank robberies, and attacks linked to gold deals, with investigators suggesting the cases may be connected.
- A Pragyia rider has been sentenced to three months in prison for biting a police assistant.
- A palm wine tapper is also heading to jail after being convicted of stabbing a farmer.
- In football, Troy Parrott kept up his scoring run as Real Betis beat 10-man Lille.
- Kylian Mbappe moved joint-fifth on the all-time scoring list after netting in Real Madrid's win over Inter Milan.
24-Hour Economy was born from Ghana’s 48-year development plan – Nii Moi Thompson
Chairman of the National Development Planning Committee (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has revealed that government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy Programme was drawn from Ghana’s 48-year Development Plan.
Motorcycle number plates: The growing practice of concealment
The growing practice among some motorcyclists of bending, covering, or otherwise concealing registration number plates is raising concerns about road safety, accountability, and law enforcement in Ghana.
Two accused of land guard activities weep in court
Two men accused of engaging in land guard activities and unlawfully demolishing an uncomplete building and a fence wall in East Legon, Accra, wept uncontrollably after an Accra Circuit Court remanded them.
Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final
Coco Gauff saved two match points as she fought from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina. Blown away in a 26-minute opening set, fourth seed Gauff was twice pegged back from a break up in a scrappy second set before […]
Police record seven major breakthroughs in crime fight
The Ghana Police Service has recorded seven major breakthroughs in its fight against violent crime following weeks of coordinated intelligence-led operations across the country.
Okraku credits Black Princesses technical team for Korea Win
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has singled out the technical team of the Black Princesses for praise following their commanding 3-1 win over Korea at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Ghana secured their first win of the competition after outclassing the Asians, bouncing back strongly from their disappointing opening-day defeat to Ecuador. Okraku […]
Police arrest suspects over Buipe, highway robberies and weapons trading
The Ghana Police Service has arrested suspects linked to a series of armed robberies in Buipe, Tamale and Mion, a highway robbery on the Accra-Kumasi road, and the alleged illegal trading in firearms.
U20 Women’s World Cup: Bjorkgren hails Black Princesses’ win over Korea
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkgren has praised the Black Princesses following their impressive victory over Korea at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Ghana bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Ecuador with a convincing 3-1 win over Korea, with captain Sarah Nyarko earning the Player of the Match award. Bjorkgren, who […]
Man found dead in suspected suicide at Assin-Amoabeng
Fifty-two-year-old spiritualist Baba Ibrahim, popularly known as Alhaji Nagode, has been found dead in a suspected suicide at Assin Amoabeng, a suburb of Nyankomasi Ahenkuro in the Assin South District of the Central Region.
ODRO’S Foundation supports persons living with disabilities in Cape Coast
ODRO'S Foundation has continued its 16-year commitment to supporting persons living with disabilities in Cape Coast by distributing mobility aids, assistive devices, and educational support materials to promote independence, dignity, and inclusion.
Saalim Bamba suspends NPP Nasara campaign after convoy accident
Alhaj Saalim Bamba, a two-term Ashanti Regional Nasara Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has suspended his campaign activities indefinitely following an accident involving a vehicle in his campaign convoy.
CDD-Ghana pushes for independent authority to regulate political financing
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is advocating the establishment of an independent authority to regulate political party and campaign financing in Ghana.
Ghana music industry needs collective public-private investment – UK High Commissioner
UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Sabah Zita Benson, has called for stronger collaboration between the government and private sector to invest in Ghana’s creative industry, particularly music, arts and tourism.
“We don’t have the mindset of sabotage” – NPP on MMDCE election proposal
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will critically assess the government’s proposed changes to the process for selecting Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), with a view to supporting measures that strengthen Ghana’s decentralisation system.
From Kumasi to the world: Mirakilouz Beatz’s rise in music production
Ghanaian music producer Agyei Mensah Miracle, professionally known as Mirakilouz Beatz, is carving out a growing presence in Ghana's music industry while pursuing ambitions that extend beyond music production.
Low pay making it harder for universities to attract PhD holders – UTAG-UG
The University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG) has warned that poor remuneration is making it increasingly difficult for Ghanaian universities to attract highly qualified academics, particularly professionals with PhDs and specialised industry experience.
Richard Nii Armah Quaye, Ga Mantse to launch scholarship scheme for Ga-Dangbe students
The founder and President of RNAQ Foundation, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, in collaboration with the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is set to launch a scholarship scheme for Ga-Dangbe students
Hearts of Oak MD, Julius Ben Emunah parts ways with club
Emunah, who was appointed Managing Director effective February 2, 2026, succeeded Dr Delali Anku-Adiamah. He joined the Phobians after serving as Head of Competitions at the Ghana Football Association.
Weija Dam flooding will persist without political will to relocate residents – NADMO
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) says flooding of communities downstream of the Weija Dam will persist unless authorities muster the political will to relocate residents from areas originally designated as buffer zones.
UMB, 3TREES launch paint outlets across constituencies ahead of Ghana’s 70th anniversary
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) and 3TREES Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a paint discount scheme that includes plans to establish a sales outlet in every constituency ahead of Ghana’s 70th independence anniversary.
CSSPS: Education Ministry orders action against alleged payment demands in Ashanti Region
The Ministry of Education has directed officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Ashanti Region to take steps to stop alleged demands for money from parents seeking assistance with the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
SSNIT honours 16 stakeholders at 2025 Awards
The recognition took place at the 2025 SSNIT Stakeholder Awards, held last month at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The awardees included employers, self-employed contributors, pensioners and partner organisations.
Naa Shika Adu presents Vernacular of Play: An art exhibition inspired by sport, identity and social impact
Former women’s professional tennis player and internationally certified tennis coach Naa Shika Adu is set to launch Vernacular of Play on 11 September 2026, a compelling multidisciplinary art exhibition exploring the connections between movement, language and cultural expression in sport and everyday life.
Ghana wastes up to 50% of fruits and vegetables annually – Agrofresh
Ghana wastes between 40% and 50% of its fruits and vegetables annually, social entrepreneur, innovator and changemaker Mathias Charles Yabe has said. He said the losses occur across the food value chain, from farms and marketplaces to homes, restaurants and food joints.
CSSPS deploys more personnel to ease delays at resolution centres
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) has deployed additional personnel to some resolution centres across the country following concerns over long queues and delays in addressing parents’ placement challenges.
Poor transport and storage systems contribute to post-harvest losses in Ghana – Mathias Yabe
The absence of appropriate transportation and storage systems is contributing to post-harvest losses among farmers, particularly those dealing with highly perishable crops, social entrepreneur and innovator Mathias Charles Yabe has said. Speaking on the 13th edition of the Loud and Green X-Space on JoyNews, Mr Yabe said the transportation of fresh produce could result in significant losses before the food reached consumers. He cited the experience of a lettuce farmer near the Dodowa Road who supplies produce to a buyer in Spintex.
Partisan MMDCE elections could stifle development – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended government’s position against fully partisan elections for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), arguing that such an arrangement could undermine development at the local level.
TUC urges Mahama to keep constitutional reform discussions open
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is urging President John Mahama to keep discussions on the proposed constitutional reforms open to allow for broader consultation and consensus-building. Deputy Secretary-General of the TUC, Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, said the union intends to engage the President and members of the constitutional reform implementation committee to further present its […]
“They showed up with character” – Sampson praises Black Princesses after South Korea win
Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has praised his players for showing character and determination in their 3-1 victory over South Korea at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Free tablets , missed opportunities ? Rethinking Ghana’s one student-one tablet initiative
Ghana’s digital education investment needs digital discipline to succeed. Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme has significantly expanded access to secondary education. As the programme evolves, the government has complemented it with a major digital education intervention, which is the One Student–One Tablet initiative, announced in January, 2023 and formally launched on 25th March, 2024 under the Ghana Smart Schools Project. The initiative was designed to provide SHS and TVET students with tablets containing educational resources to support research, teaching and learning.
Mahama has not abandoned Haruna Iddrisu, he is backing him to fix education challenges – Spokesperson
The spokesperson for the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, says President John Mahama has not abandoned the Minister to deal with challenges confronting Ghana's education sector.
Only Category C schools available for placement resolution – Northern Region parents say
Category C is the only option left; that is the reality facing parents and students at the Ghana Education Service (GES) Northern Regional Education Office in Tamale this week, as the resolution window for second-cycle school placements opens with a narrowed list of schools.
More students benefited under Mahama gov’t than previous 20 years combined – SLTF CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr Saajida Shiraz, says more students have benefited from government’s student support interventions under the Mahama administration than the total number supported during the previous 20 years of the Fund’s existence.
Gov’t reviewing policy for stipends, assistive devices for disabled students – SLTF CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr Saajida Shiraz, has revealed that government is considering additional support measures, including the payment of stipends and the provision of assistive learning devices for tertiary students with disabilities.
Israel sets deadline for Britain to close consulate as settlers warn of sanctions hit
Israel has given Britain 30 days to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to sanctions on goods from settlements, a measure Britain's leader said on Wednesday was needed to "stand against injustice" in the occupied West Bank.
Community leaders call for 24-hour operation of African Mall in Ejisu-Kwamo
Community leaders in Ejisu-Kwamo have called on management of the newly opened African Mall to consider operating the facility around the clock. They believe a 24-hour operation would create more jobs, increase economic activity and give residents access to goods and services at all times. The mall has been welcomed by local authorities, who say it could transform commercial activities in the community.
Bozoma Saint John wedding highlights Ghana’s untapped tourism dividend
Ghana may have one of the most valuable and least systematically exploited tourism marketing assets in the world: people with enormous global audiences voluntarily choosing to associate themselves with Ghana. This is not the usual celebrity endorsement where a destination pays a famous person to appear in an advertisement, pose beside a hotel or read a scripted message. Ghana has something potentially much more powerful. Celebrities come here because they want to.
Brent crude oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies
Brent crude futures breached $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since late July, as Iran and the U.S. hit tankers in the biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, threatening to worsen the ongoing impairment of energy supplies from the Middle East.
59,300 students receive GH¢210m in enhanced student loans – SLTF
The Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) says it has disbursed GH¢210 million in enhanced student loans to 59,300 tertiary students this year.
Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to close aide Natalie Harp and others
President Donald Trump gave tens of thousands of dollars in cash gifts last year to executive assistant Natalie Harp and three other close aides working in the West Wing, according to financial disclosures released by the White House.
Beauty Kabukie Apedoe appointed CEO of Inter Tourism Expo Accra
The Management Board of Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) has appointed Beauty Kabukie Apedoe as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.
New movie ‘Two’ explores crime, faith and moral ambiguity
Two, a new neo-noir film, is already generating excitement and conversations among movie lovers
Indo-Ghana begins local liquid oxygen supply
Ghanaian hospitals, marking a shift in the country’s medical oxygen supply chain from cylinder-based distribution to a storage-based system designed to reduce shortages and improve reliability. The company delivered the first made-in-Ghana liquid oxygen supply to the Lekma Hospital, where a cryogenic storage system has been installed to receive, store and distribute the product through […]
Atwima-Techiman residents decry poultry farm nuisance as assembly sues farmer over siting of farm
The Kwadaso Municipal Assembly has taken legal action against a resident of Atwima-Techiman for causing public nuisance by improperly rearing chickens in a residential area.
Vice President urges Catholic youth to promote peace and prosperity across West Africa
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang has urged Catholic youth across West Africa to take an active role in building peaceful and prosperous societies, saying the region’s young population has a critical role to play in shaping its future. Speaking at a gathering of Catholic youth in Accra, Professor Opoku Agyemang said young people represented a significant source of energy, creativity and potential for West Africa.
Double-track was about demand, not lack of space in all schools – Adutwum
Former Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has clarified that the introduction of the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs) was primarily intended to address high demand for places in popular schools, rather than a shortage of physical infrastructure.
Adutwum proposes subject resits, transcript system for secondary schools
Former Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called for reforms to Ghana's education system to allow students who fail individual subjects to resit them or, where necessary, repeat a class.
Teacher retraining needed to tackle social media jargon in WASSCE – Adutwum
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has called for increased teacher professional development following concerns over the use of social media language and jargon in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Free SHS Secretariat official denies bribery allegations at Kumasi CSSPS Resolution centre
The Deputy Ashanti Regional Coordinator of the Free Senior High School Secretariat, Michael Owusu Baafi, has rejected allegations of bribery at the Placement Resolution Centre at the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI), assuring parents and students that no fee is required to resolve CSSPS placement concerns.