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Joy 99.7 FM

Also known as: Joy Digital

Joy 99.7 FM — media organization that operates JoyNews, home to the Newsfile current affairs programme covering Ghanaian political, governance, and social issues.

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  1. June 2026
  2. AG objects to Wontumi counsel's bid to withdraw from case

    1. Joy Online

      The programme aired from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on JoyNews, Joy 99.7 FM and affiliated platforms.

      Playback: Newsfile discussed Wontumi’s plea deal, Sedina Tamakloe’s woes, Afari Hospital standoff, Mahama rating
    2. Joy Online

      The programme will air from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on JoyNews, Joy 99.7 FM and affiliated platforms.

      Livestream: Newsfile discusses Wontumi’s plea deal, Sedina Tamakloe’s woes, Afari Hospital standoff, Mahama rating
  3. Joy Online

    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joy 99.7 FM (@joy997fm) At about 9 p.m., scenes captured by Joy Digital at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, popularly known as Circle, showed hundreds of commuters crowded under flyovers and around transport terminals, anxiously waiting

    Joy Digital captures commuters enduring nightmare night at Circle after torrential Friday downpour
  4. Joy Online

    The four-hour flagship programme, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will air live from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon across Joy 99.7 FM, JoyNews TV, and Luv 99.5 FM.

    This Saturday on Newsfile: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, porn ID law, June floods and court case on security chiefs
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Viewers can also follow the discussion by tuning in to Joy 99.7 FM or Luv 99.5 FM on the radio or stream the discussion live on either Google or Apple Podcasts.

    Newsfile to discuss NITA Bill, xenophobia concerns and 2023 African Games
  7. Joy Online

    Viewers can also follow the discussion by tuning in to Joy 99.7 FM or Luv 99.5 FM on the radio or stream the discussion live on either Google or Apple Podcasts.

    Livestream: Newsfile discusses NITA Bill, xenophobia concerns and 2023 African Games
  8. Joy Online

    Radio: Joy 99.7 FM and Luv 99.5 FM. Online: Live streaming on the JoyNews and Joy FM YouTube channels and all other social media platforms Time: 8:00 a.m.

    This Saturday on Newsfile: Attack on free speech and return of GN Bank
  9. Joy Online

    Viewers can also follow the discussion by tuning in to Joy 99.7 FM or Luv 99.5 FM on the radio or stream the discussion live on either Google or Apple Podcasts.

    Newsfile to discuss Ghana’s IMF exit, ECG privatisation, attack on free speech, and repatriation of citizens from SA
  10. Joy Online

    Viewers can also follow the discussion by tuning in to Joy 99.7 FM or Luv 99.5 FM on the radio or stream the discussion live on either Google or Apple Podcasts.

    Livestream: Newsfile discusses Ghana’s IMF exit, ECG privatisation, attack on free speech, and repatriation of citizens from SA
  11. Business & Financial Times

    Under the watchful eye of esteemed judges like Professor Robert Ebo Hinson, the competition will be broadcast nationally on Joy 99.7 FM, Joy News TV and Springboard Channel every Sunday.

    Enterprise Spotlight reveals top 24 finalists in nationwide search for Ghana’s brightest entrepreneurs

Saturday 13 June

  1. Newsfile panel discusses Wontumi plea deal and governance issues

    JoyNews's Newsfile programme examined several current issues including Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, an impasse at Afari Military Hospital, and assessments of President Mahama's administration, with discussion of their legal, political and governance implications.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Newsfile to examine Wontumi plea deal and Mahama rating drop

    Newsfile's four-hour current affairs programme on Saturday, June 13, 2026, will focus on Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, the Afari Military Hospital impasse, and assessments of President John Mahama's administration, with a panel discussing legal, political and governance implications.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 6 June

  1. Accra torrential rain strands thousands at transport terminals

    A heavy downpour on Friday evening flooded major transport terminals in Accra, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (Circle) and other locations due to severe shortages of public transport services and traffic congestion.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Newsfile to air discussions on anti-LGBTQ bill, porn ID law

    Ghana's Newsfile talk show will broadcast on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring discussions on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, a proposed national ID requirement for adult content access, June floods, and a court case involving security chiefs, with interviews from the Foreign Affairs Minister and Assin South MP.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Newsfile to examine NITA Bill, South Africa tensions, Games audit

    JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a discussion on three major issues: the controversial proposed National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Bill, Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa, and allegations surrounding the audit of the 13th African Games. The NITA Bill discussion is expected to focus on concerns that expanded regulatory powers could stifle innovation, while supporters argue stronger regulation is necessary for cybersecurity oversight and consumer protection.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newsfile to debate NITA Bill, xenophobia, African Games audit

    JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the controversial proposed NITA Bill, which seeks to expand the National Information Technology Agency's powers into regulating Ghana's digital ecosystem; Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa; and allegations surrounding the 13th African Games audit. Supporters argue stronger regulation promotes professionalism and cybersecurity, while critics contend licensing requirements could create barriers for startups and young innovators.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Newsfile discusses free speech concerns, GN Bank return

    JoyNews's Newsfile will examine escalating national debate over free speech and political expression, with the NPP voicing criticism of what it describes as attacks on democratic freedoms, suppression of dissent, and weaponization of state institutions against political opponents and journalists.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Newsfile panel discusses IMF exit, ECG privatisation, free speech

    Joy Online's Newsfile programme convenes a national discussion on Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatisation, and free speech, amid political tensions over accusations of law enforcement being used to intimidate dissent and diplomatic challenges around repatriating Ghanaian citizens from South Africa.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newsfile to debate IMF exit, ECG privatization, free speech concerns

    Joy Online reports that Newsfile will discuss Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatization, attacks on free speech, and the repatriation of citizens from South Africa following xenophobic violence. The program will also examine debates over resource nationalism and state ownership of strategic sectors.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Enterprise Spotlight announces 24 finalists in national entrepreneurship challenge

    Enterprise Group PLC and Springboard Road Show Foundation have unveiled 24 finalists in a nationwide entrepreneurship competition for Ghanaian entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40. The initiative offers a GHȼ500,000 prize pool, business mentoring, and support, with 60.9% of applications from female-led businesses and 7.9% from enterprises owned by persons with disabilities.

    4 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 30 April

  1. Glitz Africa announces 2026 Ghana Women of the Year awardees

    Glitz Africa has unveiled honourees for the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours, now in its 11th year, with twelve women to be recognised across twelve categories at an event scheduled for 8 May 2026. Rev. Dr Joyce Aryee, Executive Director of Salt and Light Ministries, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership across Ghana's public, private, and faith-based sectors.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

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