Author: Constance Awunor

The Ministry of Health has stepped up efforts to prevent disease outbreaks in flood-affected communities across Accra after Monday’s heavy rains. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is leading a team of health officials to inspect flood-prone areas, assess sanitation conditions and educate residents on disease prevention. Health officials warn that stagnant water, blocked drains and contaminated water sources can quickly spread diseases if people fail to take precautions. Flooding raises health concerns Monday’s floods submerged homes and businesses in several communities. The floods also destroyed food items and polluted water sources. The Ministry says these conditions increase the risk of…

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has questioned why corruption continues to persist in Ghana despite the country’s strong Christian identity, calling for a national moral renewal to tackle the problem. Speaking during a sermon at the 2026 National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer Service at Jubilee House on Tuesday, July 1, Apostle Nyamekye expressed concern that although Ghana is widely regarded as a predominantly Christian nation, corruption and ethical decline remain deeply rooted in both public and private life. “We all go to church, but why are we still battling with corruption?” he…

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices at the pumps following the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) announcement of lower price floors for the first pricing window of July 2026. Market leader GOIL has reduced the price of petrol from GH¢13.87 to GH¢12.79 per litre, bringing it in line with the NPA’s new minimum price. Diesel has also been reduced from GH¢15.95 to GH¢15.35 per litre. Another major OMC, Star Oil, has confirmed to Joy Business that it will soon adjust its prices, with petrol expected to sell at the new price floor of GH¢12.79 per litre. Several other…

Morocco produced another memorable FIFA World Cup performance by coming from behind to eliminate the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Monterrey, securing their place in the Round of 16. The Atlas Lions dominated large spells of the contest but were repeatedly denied by Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and the woodwork before Cody Gakpo appeared to have won it for the Netherlands with an emotional second-half strike. Gakpo, who recently revealed the heartbreaking loss of his unborn son, finished off a rapid counter-attack in the 72nd minute and was embraced by teammates after giving the Dutch the…

Anti-immigrant protesters marched through several South African cities on Tuesday after a self-imposed deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country expired, with some demonstrations turning violent and triggering looting. Thousands of African migrants had already fled parts of the country ahead of the protests, while many shops closed and foreign workers stayed home amid fears of unrest following months of growing anti-immigrant tensions. At least four people have been killed during the unrest, while thousands of foreign nationals have been displaced from their homes. Many have also seen their businesses vandalised and property destroyed. The leader of the anti-migrant…

The United States Embassy in Accra has announced an online auction of surplus U.S. government property and vehicles, inviting members of the public to bid for the available items from July 6 to July 8, 2026. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Embassy said bidding will open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, and close at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. According to the Embassy, all bids must be submitted through the official U.S. Department of State online auction platform. Interested buyers can visit the platform to review bidding instructions, register for the…

Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the government to consider declaring a state of emergency if forecasts of more heavy rainfall materialise. He made the appeal on Tuesday, June 30, during a visit to communities in the Greater Accra Region affected by Monday’s devastating floods. Bawumia calls for urgent action Dr Bawumia said the forecast of additional rainfall was worrying and required swift government intervention to minimise the impact on lives and property. “What is worrying for me is the forecast of even more rain to come. If…

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has raised the weather alert level for Ghana’s coastline to its second-highest category, warning that Accra and other parts of southern Ghana should prepare for more heavy rain and possible flooding this weekend. The latest impact-based forecast, covering June 29 to July 5, comes just hours after severe flooding affected several parts of the capital following Monday’s downpour. More rain expected along the coast According to GMet, widespread rain accompanied by occasional thunderstorms is expected along the coastline over the next 24 hours, including in Accra. The agency has maintained a “Be Aware” alert for…

WhatsApp has announced a new username feature that will eventually allow users to chat without revealing their phone numbers. The messaging platform began accepting username reservations on Monday, giving users an opportunity to secure their preferred handles before the feature rolls out globally later this year. According to WhatsApp, the phased rollout is intended to help users claim unique usernames early, especially as the platform now serves more than three billion people worldwide. Usernames will replace phone numbers in chats Once the feature becomes available, people you communicate with will see your username instead of your phone number. To start…

The Ministry of Health has raised concerns over the increased risk of cholera following the recent flooding in Accra, urging Ghanaians to adopt strict hygiene practices to prevent the spread of the disease. Health officials say contaminated water, poor sanitation and overflowing drains have created conditions that could trigger an outbreak, particularly in flood-affected communities. Flood conditions raise public health concerns The warning was issued during a high-level meeting on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to assess the public health impact of the floods. According to health authorities, stagnant water and poor waste management have significantly increased the risk of…