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Kumasi Restaurant Hosts Valentine's for Singles and Couples
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

Kumasi Restaurant Hosts Valentine's for Singles and Couples

A Kumasi restaurant is making sure no one feels left out this Valentine's Day with special packages for singles, couples, and families. The Crush Smoothies and Juice Bar teams up with Luv FM for a night of live music, food, and fun at their Boadi Junction location.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's Kumasi to Host Historic Marathon With Car Prize
SportsMar 14

Ghana's Kumasi to Host Historic Marathon With Car Prize

On June 6, 2026, Kumasi will launch Ghana's most ambitious running event, a 21-kilometer half marathon through the cultural capital's most iconic landmarks. One lucky runner will even take home a brand-new car.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's Kumasi to Generate Over 1,000MW in Energy Push
InnovationMay 9

Ghana's Kumasi to Generate Over 1,000MW in Energy Push

Ghana is transforming Kumasi into a major industrial energy hub with four power plants expected to generate more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity. The expansion will strengthen the country's power grid and support growing businesses across the region.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Young Tailors Fight Inflated Taxi Fares in Kumasi
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Young Tailors Fight Inflated Taxi Fares in Kumasi

A group of tailors and traders in Ghana's second-largest city spends their evenings protecting commuters from price gouging by taxi drivers. The 'Sua Nyansa' Movement has become a nightly shield for market workers struggling to get home.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Kumasi Launches Plan to Restore Garden City Status
Planet WinsFeb 16

Kumasi Launches Plan to Restore Garden City Status

Ghana's second-largest city is getting its green identity back through a comprehensive urban greening project led by local universities. The initiative aims to reverse decades of urbanization that stripped away Kumasi's famous "Garden City" reputation.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Power Plant Reaches 123MW, Full 205MW by April
InnovationFeb 5

Ghana Power Plant Reaches 123MW, Full 205MW by April

Ghana's new Aksa power plant in Kumasi is already feeding 123 megawatts into the national grid and promises to deliver its full 205MW capacity by April 2026. The milestone marks a major step toward stable electricity for millions in Ghana's middle belt.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghanaian Music Star Builds Kids' Hospital Wing at 50
Acts of KindnessApr 1

Ghanaian Music Star Builds Kids' Hospital Wing at 50

Okyeame Kwame is celebrating his 50th birthday by building a pediatric emergency center at Manhyia District Hospital in Kumasi. The music icon will host a star-studded concert to fund the project that could save countless young lives.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Church Gives $1,500 in Supplies to Mothers in Prison
Acts of KindnessMay 10

Ghana Church Gives $1,500 in Supplies to Mothers in Prison

A women's fellowship in Ghana brought Mother's Day early to female inmates at Kumasi Central Prisons with donations worth $1,500. The gift shows how faith communities are stepping up to support women society often forgets.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Journalist Rides E-Bike Through Traffic to Fight Smog
Planet WinsFeb 26

Ghana Journalist Rides E-Bike Through Traffic to Fight Smog

A climate journalist in Ghana's second-largest city traded his car for an electric bicycle, turning his daily commute through congested streets into a living lesson on climate solutions. His quiet rides are sparking curious conversations across Kumasi.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Conference Unites 400 to Blend Humanities With Skills
SolutionsJun 1

Ghana Conference Unites 400 to Blend Humanities With Skills

Over 400 educators from six countries gathered in Ghana to reimagine education by fusing critical thinking with practical skills training. The landmark conference at USTED in Kumasi tackled how to prepare students for real-world challenges while keeping human values at the center.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Scientists Unite in Ghana to Save Wildlife With AI
Planet WinsMar 30

Scientists Unite in Ghana to Save Wildlife With AI

Scientists from Ghana, Brazil, and the UK are training a new generation of researchers to use AI and cutting-edge tech to reverse the 73% decline in global wildlife populations. The four-day workshop in Kumasi is equipping conservation professionals with tools that could transform how Africa protects its endangered species.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Ghana Police Return $85K Found on Highway to Grateful Owner
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Ghana Police Return $85K Found on Highway to Grateful Owner

Four police officers at a highway checkpoint in Ghana found a bag containing $85,000 in cash and tracked down the owner to return every cent. Their act of integrity is restoring faith in public service across West Africa.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Resumes Two Major Market Projects After 2024 Pause
VideosMay 7

Ghana Resumes Two Major Market Projects After 2024 Pause

Ghana is restarting construction on two major urban markets that were 58% and 82% complete before financial challenges paused work in 2024. Once finished, the projects will provide modern, safe trading spaces for thousands of small businesses.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's Ashanti Region Tackles Crime, Roads, and Sanitation
Global NewsFeb 18

Ghana's Ashanti Region Tackles Crime, Roads, and Sanitation

Ghana's Ashanti Region is making measurable progress on multiple fronts, from enhanced security for traditional leaders to major road upgrades that are easing congestion and boosting trade. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang praised the Regional Coordinating Council for coordinated improvements touching everything from drainage systems to community safety.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Students Build Electric Car That Charges While Driving
Community HeroesApr 1

Ghana Students Build Electric Car That Charges While Driving

Three engineering students in Ghana just solved one of electric vehicles' biggest problems by building a car that recharges itself as it moves. The five-seater can travel from city to city without ever plugging in.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
11-Year-Old Ghana Spelling Champ Heads to US Competition
Community HeroesFeb 25

11-Year-Old Ghana Spelling Champ Heads to US Competition

Eugene Osei Mensah conquered 170 competitors to win Ghana's National Spelling Bee with the word "breviloquent." Now he's representing his country at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington this May.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Jails 3 Scammers Who Misused Company Name for Fraud
SolutionsJan 20

Ghana Jails 3 Scammers Who Misused Company Name for Fraud

Three criminals who tricked people by falsely using wellness company QNET's name were sentenced to 24 months in prison by a Ghanaian court. The convictions mark a growing crackdown on scammers exploiting legitimate businesses to deceive victims.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana: 1,000 Youth Learn AI and Coding for Free
Solutions2d ago

Ghana: 1,000 Youth Learn AI and Coding for Free

Telecel Ghana just launched a 12-week program teaching 1,000 young people, mostly girls, how to code and work with artificial intelligence. Students are already building driverless cars and smart technology that could shape their country's future.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghanaian Student Prince Debrah Graduates MIT with CS Degree
Community HeroesJun 7

Ghanaian Student Prince Debrah Graduates MIT with CS Degree

A star from Ghana's beloved National Science and Mathematics Quiz just earned his computer science degree from MIT, one of the world's top universities. Prince Debrah's journey from high school quiz champion to MIT graduate shows what's possible when talent meets opportunity.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Teen Walks Through Floods to Pitch Business, Wins $15K
Community HeroesMay 9

Teen Walks Through Floods to Pitch Business, Wins $15K

After finishing her final exam, 15-year-old Alice Esinam battled flooded streets in Ghana to pitch her mother's catering business. She arrived drenched but delivered a speech that moved judges to award her $15,000 and free coaching.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read

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