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October 2026
15 OctJoy Online
… It will air live on JoyNews and Joy 99.7 FM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8 p.m.
AI could deepen rural-urban inequality without better connectivity – Sam George
15 OctJoy Online
… It will air live on JoyNews and Joy 99.7 FM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8 p.m.
Sam George cautions ministers against reading unverified AI-generated speeches
September 2026
29 SeptJoy Online
… The reward forms part of activities marking the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Adansi Travels and Joy 99.7 FM. …
Nana Akua wins Dubai trip as Joy FM, Adansi Travels mark 10-year partnership
18 SeptJoy Online
… Hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, the programme will air from 8:00am to 12:00pm on Joy 99.7 FM, JoyNews and other platforms. …
Newsfile to discuss Ghana Jollof nurse case, cocaine shipment, COVID audit and constitutional reforms
13 SeptJoy 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
12 SeptJoy 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 SeptJoy 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
3 SeptJoy 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
August 2026
28 AugJoy 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
3 AugJoy 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

Politics

Minister announces plan to connect 48 government data registries

The News

Sam George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, says the government is developing a national data exchange hub to connect 48 data registries across public institutions to enable evidence-driven planning and resource allocation, and to integrate artificial intelligence into public administration rather than allowing political considerations to drive development decisions.

18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 18 October

Minister announces plan to connect 48 government data registries
Sam George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, says the government is developing a national data exchange hub to connect 48 data registries across public institutions to enable evidence-driven planning and resource allocation, and to integrate artificial intelligence into public administration rather than allowing political considerations to drive development decisions.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

Multimedia Group named Marketing-Oriented Media Organisation of the Year
The Multimedia Group Limited won the Marketing-Oriented Media Organisation of the Year award at the 37th Annual National Marketing Performance Awards by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana, recognised for using radio, television and digital platforms to drive public engagement and audience participation through initiatives like the JoyNews Impact Maker Awards.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hubtel uses AI with ECG to detect suspected electricity theft
Hubtel's CEO disclosed that the company deployed artificial intelligence with the Electricity Company of Ghana to identify customers suspected of stealing electricity, describing it as among the early applications from Hubtel's AI laboratory established in 2023.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana appoints AI focal persons across ministries for national strategy
Ghana's Communication Minister Sam George announced that the government has appointed artificial intelligence focal persons across all ministries and cabinet ministers have completed AI training, with the government conducting an AI readiness assessment with UNESCO to prepare government institutions for AI adoption.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must fund AI training alongside computing infrastructure investments
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram argues that Ghana's AI ambitions require investment not only in computing infrastructure but also in specialized training for engineers, data scientists, and technical personnel. He warns that the country's shortage of skilled professionals in machine learning, data science, and data centre management could undermine competitive AI development efforts.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Ablakwa to face questions on Ghana's BRICS bid, evacuation costs
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa will be interviewed on JoyNews' Newsfile programme on Ghana's formal application to join BRICS and the GH¢49.7 million spent evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa. The Cabinet approved the BRICS bid to diversify international partnerships and expand trade and investment opportunities, though the decision requires collective consideration by BRICS members.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

AI will create 10-20 times more jobs despite current disruption
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram projects that artificial intelligence will eventually create 10 to 20 times more jobs despite current recruitment slowdown and concerns about worker displacement. He argues the disruption is temporary and that human creativity, changing consumer demands, and companies' expansion will generate new employment opportunities as AI adoption widens.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hubtel CEO urges national data-sharing framework for AI growth
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has called for a national data-sharing framework to support artificial intelligence development in Ghana, arguing that computing infrastructure alone is insufficient without access to substantial data for AI training and development.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AI forces professionals to rethink value delivery models
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has urged lawyers, doctors and accountants to rethink how they deliver their services as AI increasingly makes specialised knowledge accessible to the public, arguing that professionals must focus on value and outcomes rather than relying on possession of specialised information.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hubtel willing to contribute to Ghana's AI Fund
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has expressed the company's willingness to contribute to Ghana's proposed Artificial Intelligence Fund, saying government-business collaboration will be critical to building infrastructure, developing skills, and positioning Ghana in the AI economy. He noted that private businesses would have incentives to support the fund if it provides services that improve their operations.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AI risks deepening rural-urban inequality without better connectivity
Ghana's Communications Minister Sam George has warned that artificial intelligence adoption could widen the gap between rural and urban communities unless the government invests in digital connectivity. He noted that nearly 3,000 rural telephony sites currently operate on older 2G and 3G technologies, inadequate for an AI-driven economy, and is advocating for a phase three rural telephony project.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister warns officials to verify AI-generated speeches before delivery
Communication Minister Sam George has cautioned government ministers against delivering speeches generated by artificial intelligence without verification, noting that some directors are already using AI to prepare ministerial speeches. He warned that AI systems may draw from unverified sources and produce convincing but inaccurate responses, and raised the concern during a Cabinet AI retreat.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Joy FM listener wins Dubai trip in Adansi partnership anniversary
Nana Akua Owusu-Ababio won an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai after winning a promotional draw with Joy FM listeners, marking the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Joy 99.7 FM and Adansi Travels, which began in 2016.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

Newsfile to examine Ghana Jollof nurse case and reforms
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will on September 19, 2026, examine the arrest of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, alongside a cocaine shipment case, COVID audit, and constitutional reforms. Bafoh was remanded for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment of crime and publishing false news, with the case triggering debate about freedom of expression.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

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.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →