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Joy 99.7 FM

Also known as: Joy Digital

Ghanaian FM radio station that hosts Newsfile, a current affairs discussion programme covering governance, legal, and political issues.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    He will also engage journalists from JoyNews, Joy Prime and Joy 99.7 FM on the changing role of finance professionals and CIMA’s contribution to the development of the accounting and finance profession in Ghana.

    CIMA President Alfred Ramosedi to engage Ghana’s finance, business leaders
  3. Joy Online

    Newsfile aired live on Saturday, September 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon, with the programme available across JoyNews, Joy 99.7 FM and Luv 99.5 FM, as well as the programme’s digital platforms.

    Playback: Newsfile examined SHS placement challenges, ECG PSP, PUWU-World Bank row and SOEs
  4. 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 SOEs’ GH¢19.8bn profit, dissolution of 9 boards, CJ’s visits to SOEs, GH¢70k gift rejection
  5. Joy Online

    Media Partners: Joy 99.7 fm, CITI 97.3 fm, GTV Sports Plus, Adom TV, Ameyaw Debrah, and Nkonkonsah.com

    PRURide winners to receive GHS 15,000
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking on the Christian broadcast ‘A Walk With Jesus’ on Joy 99.7 FM, Mrs Masoperh said parents must recognise that technology cannot be eliminated from children’s lives and instead focus on responsible supervision.

    Parents must take control of children’s digital habits – Abla Masoperh
  8. Joy Online

    The programme, scheduled for Tuesday, 4 August 2026, at 8:00 am on Joy 99.7 FM, will focus on helping taxpayers and businesses better understand VAT requirements, compliance measures and other important aspects of tax administration.

    GRA to discuss VAT administration, taxpayer obligations on Joy FM tomorrow, August 4
  9. Joy Online

    Listeners and viewers can follow the discussion live on Joy 99.7 FM, Luv 99.5 FM, and the JoyNews television channel on DStv Channel 421 and GOtv Channel 125.

    Livestream: Newsfile discusses Supreme Court rulings, Sedinam Tamakloe’s legal twist, and OSP powers
  10. Joy Online

    Listeners and viewers can follow the discussion live on Joy 99.7 FM, Luv 99.5 FM, and the JoyNews television channel on DStv Channel 421 and GOtv Channel 125.

    Playback: Newsfile discussed Supreme Court rulings, Sedinam Tamakloe’s legal twist, and OSP powers
  11. July 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The media partners are Joy 99.7 FM and myjoyonline.com, which offer participants platforms to publish their articles.

    Manasseh and Friends Creative Writing Clinic expands to Kumasi
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    The match will be Live on Joy Prime with radio commentary on Joy 99.7 FM and Hitz 103.9 FM.

    World Cup 2026: Nine African nations reach knockout stage as Tunisia bows out

Today

  1. CIMA president visits Ghana to engage finance professionals

    Alfred Ramosedi, president of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, will visit Ghana from September 18 to 19, 2026, to meet with finance professionals, business leaders and stakeholders about the changing role of the profession. He will serve as chief guest at a CGMA Convocation Ceremony and discuss emerging trends with leading companies and media.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Newsfile examines SHS placement, ECG, World Bank tensions

    JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine Senior High School placement challenges affecting about 55,000 students, tensions over the Electricity Company of Ghana's operations, organised labour's confrontation with the World Bank, and questions over government's management of State-Owned Enterprises.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. SOEs swing to GH¢19.8bn profit; president dissolves nine boards

    State-owned enterprises reported a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, a turnaround from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC, and the National Sports Authority.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. PRURide 2026 Elite cyclists to compete for GHS 15,000 prize

    The 7th edition of PRURide will take place on 6 September 2026 at Borteyman Highway, with male elite cyclists covering 112km and female cyclists covering 67.2km. Winners in each category will receive GH¢15,000, with prize money also awarded to finishers placing 2nd through 10th and special category winners.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. Parents must supervise children's digital device use deliberately

    Legal practitioner Abla Masoperh has advised parents to take a more deliberate approach to managing their children's use of digital devices, recognising that while technology provides learning opportunities it also exposes children to harmful influences. She emphasised that parents should model responsible device use, anchor parenting in moral and spiritual values, and invest time in proactive management and intentional supervision.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. GRA to discuss VAT administration and taxpayer obligations

    The Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority will address VAT administration and taxpayer obligations on Joy 99.7 FM on 4 August 2026, as part of the GRA's public education efforts to improve tax awareness and promote voluntary compliance.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 1 August

  1. JoyNews Newsfile to discuss Supreme Court rulings and Tamakloe case

    JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a four-hour panel discussion examining landmark Supreme Court decisions, the Court of Appeal's overturning of Sedinam Tamakloe's conviction and 10-year prison sentence (which collapsed 78 charges), and the constitutional implications of recent judicial pronouncements including the Court's ruling on the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newsfile panel discusses Supreme Court rulings and Tamakloe case

    JoyNews' Newsfile programme examined landmark Supreme Court decisions, the overturned conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu (which collapsed 78 charges and set aside her 10-year sentence), and the Court's ruling declaring aspects of the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system unconstitutional.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Creative Writing Clinic expands to Kumasi, Tamale, and Accra

    The Manasseh & Friends Creative Writing Clinic is expanding to three venues in 2026: Kumasi on September 5, Accra on August 29, and Tamale on September 12. The initiative, aimed at inspiring storytellers, will offer free participation including snacks, lunch, books, and souvenirs for successful applicants, with Star Oil Ghana and MTN Ghana as sponsors.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Nine African nations advance to 2026 World Cup knockout stage

    Ghana and eight other African teams—Algeria, DR Congo, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and South Africa—progressed to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Tunisia was eliminated. Ghana finished third in their group with four points and will face Colombia.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Newsfile panel to discuss resignations, Ofori-Atta case, student safety

    JoyNews' Newsfile programme on 20 June will host a panel discussion covering recent departures from public institutions, the legal implications of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's permanent US residency, and safety standards in educational institutions.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

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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