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Ghanaian radio and online news organization covering education, energy, governance, and public affairs.

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September 2026
11 SeptJoy Online
… Prof Gyan was speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, September 11, during a discussion on whether Ghana is worth staying in, following comments by Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana, about opportunities a …
Prof Gyan backs case for staying in Ghana; says he left a $75K a year US job for $2k in the 90s
11 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on September 11, Prof Bonsu said GIMPA has, over the years, established a strong reputation for providing expertise in management, leadership and public administration, and the institute is now seeking to leverage that reputation to deepen …
GIMPA Africa initiative to promote collaboration among African institutions
11 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, September 11, during a discussion on how people can start small and work towards owning their dream homes, Prof Gyan said Ghana’s building laws and standards require strict compliance. …
Prof Gyan urges homebuilders to seek professional advice, obtain permits
11 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, September 11, Prof Bonsu explained that GIMPA operates under a financial autonomy arrangement that requires the institution to generate and manage its own funds. …
GIMPA does not receive regular government funding – Prof Bonsu
11 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, September 11, during a discussion on how people can start small and work towards owning their dream homes, Prof Gyan, a leading legal expert and academic specialising in land law, immovable property, and natural resources law in …
Planning to build your dream home? Prof Gyan highlights key things to consider before land purchase
11 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, September 11, Prof Bonsu said GIMPA’s financial position deteriorated as the shutdown persisted, eventually exhausting the institution’s reserves. …
COVID-19 crisis forced GIMPA to borrow for operations – Prof Bonsu
10 SeptJoy Online
… After GBC came Metro TV and TV3, and after Radio 1, 2, and Radio GAR in Accra came Joy FM – the stations that broke the monopoly and opened up private broadcasting. …
Where did we lose it? The falling standards of our airwaves and silence of regulators
10 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking at Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, September 10, Chief Marketing Communications and Customer Experience Officer at GCB Bank, Cynthia E. …
GCB extends CSR to communities through staff- led initiatives
9 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsnight, the Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Education, Hashmin Mohammed, said the allegation had not been brought directly to his attention but that the ministry had monitored reports in the media. …
CSSPS: Education Ministry orders action against alleged payment demands in Ashanti Region
9 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsnight, the Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Education, Hashmin Mohammed, said the move was prompted by reports of some centres struggling to attend to the large number of parents seeking assistance. …
CSSPS deploys more personnel to ease delays at resolution centres

Society

Prof Gyan recounts leaving $75k US job to return to Ghana

The News

Legal practitioner Professor Kwame Gyan has recounted how he gave up a well-paying career in the United States to return to Ghana, saying his experience demonstrates that there is value in staying home and identifying opportunities despite the country's challenges. His account was made during a Joy FM discussion about whether Ghana is worth staying in, sparked by recent comments from the Ghana Tourism Authority's Deputy CEO about opportunities available in the country.

11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Prof Gyan recounts leaving $75k US job to return to Ghana
Legal practitioner Professor Kwame Gyan has recounted how he gave up a well-paying career in the United States to return to Ghana, saying his experience demonstrates that there is value in staying home and identifying opportunities despite the country's challenges. His account was made during a Joy FM discussion about whether Ghana is worth staying in, sparked by recent comments from the Ghana Tourism Authority's Deputy CEO about opportunities available in the country.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GIMPA launches Africa Initiative for institutional collaboration
GIMPA is strengthening engagement with African institutions and governments through the GIMPA Africa Initiative, aimed at promoting collaboration, knowledge-sharing and institutional development. The rector said the initiative will help bring African institutions together to learn from each other, with GIMPA's expertise in management, leadership and public administration adapted to the needs and circumstances of individual countries.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal expert advises homebuilders to hire professionals and obtain permits
Professor Kwame Gyan, a legal practitioner specialising in land and property law, has urged prospective homeowners to engage qualified built-environment professionals and obtain all necessary permits before beginning construction, citing Ghana's building laws and the Local Governance Act 2016 which requires building permits as a legal requirement.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GIMPA receives no regular government funding, operates autonomously
GIMPA's Rector disclosed that the public institution receives no regular financial support from government, operating instead under financial autonomy that requires it to generate and manage its own funds, though it occasionally receives government support for specific projects.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Gyan urges homebuyers to check land before purchase
Private legal practitioner Prof Kwame Gyan has cautioned prospective homeowners to conduct thorough checks on location, accessibility, flood risk, land dispute history, and ownership status before buying land, warning that seemingly attractive plots could expose buyers to flooding, litigation, and ownership disputes.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
COVID-19 forced GIMPA to borrow for operational expenses
GIMPA's Director Professor Samuel Kwaku Bonsu revealed that the institution was forced to borrow money to sustain operations after the COVID-19 pandemic shut it down for approximately 11 months, during which it generated no revenue but continued paying salaries and other operational costs, eventually depleting its reserves.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Joy Online editorial criticizes declining standards in Ghanaian broadcasting
An opinion piece laments the fall in quality of Ghana's radio and television programming, contrasting earlier eras when stations employed trained professionals with what the author sees as current low standards in talk shows, religious, and educational content.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank empowers staff to lead community aid initiatives
GCB Bank is expanding corporate social responsibility by empowering employees to identify and address community needs through the Staff Community Impact Programme, which involves about 95 staff groups across the country. Projects span health, education, environmental protection and road safety, with the bank matching funds raised by employees.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

Ministry orders action against alleged CSSPS payment demands in Ashanti
The Ministry of Education has directed Ghana Education Service officials in Ashanti Region to stop alleged demands for money from parents seeking help with school placement through CSSPS, after reports that unidentified individuals were charging up to GH¢300 to help bypass queues. The ministry's Media Relations Officer confirmed the directive was issued after monitoring media reports, and stressed that parents are not required to pay for placement services.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CSSPS deploys more staff to handle resolution centre delays
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System has deployed additional personnel to resolution centres across the country to address long queues and delays in assisting parents with placement concerns. The ministry acknowledged that persistent delays stem from a mismatch between available vacancies and students' school preferences.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
TUC urges Mahama to keep constitutional reform discussions open
The Trades Union Congress is asking President Mahama to keep discussions on proposed constitutional reforms open for broader consultation and consensus-building. TUC Deputy Secretary-General Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo said the union intends to engage the President and the constitutional reform implementation committee to present its views, and disagreed with concerns that partisan election of mayors could threaten Ghana's unity, citing examples from Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Weija Dam spillage depends on water inflows, not fixed schedule
Ghana Water Limited says Weija Dam spillage is determined by the volume of water flowing into the dam rather than a fixed annual schedule, with releases depending on rainfall and inflow conditions. The dam may spill for several weeks in some years, with authorities monitoring water levels and considering spillage when it approaches operational thresholds of around 44 feet during major rainy seasons and 45 feet during minor rainy seasons.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Weija Dam has sufficient capacity, GWL says desilting planned
Ghana Water Limited says the Weija Dam currently has sufficient capacity to supply water to western Accra year-round, and plans are in place to desilt the reservoir when necessary. The company's head of public relations noted that desilting is typically carried out periodically every 15–20 years when required.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Weija Dam spillage trial on Tuesday, actual spillage began Wednesday
Ghana Water Limited clarified that water released from Weija Dam on Tuesday, September 8, was a trial of the spill gates, with the actual spillage beginning at 6 am on Wednesday, September 9. The trial was conducted to test the dam's hydraulic spill gates to ensure they were functioning properly before official spillage commenced.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must own energy crisis, not defer to IMF — PUWU
The Public Utilities Workers Union has urged the government to take greater ownership of Ghana's energy sector challenges rather than relying heavily on IMF and World Bank prescriptions, and questioned why Independent Power Producers' pricing was not receiving greater attention in sector reform discussions.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Union urges IMF and World Bank to address IPP pricing
The Public Utilities Workers Union has challenged the IMF and World Bank to broaden their focus on Ghana's energy crisis to include the pricing structure of Independent Power Producers, arguing that IPP agreements and generation costs are key concerns that must be addressed for lasting energy sector stability.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana can resolve energy sector without heavy IMF reliance – PUWU
The Public Utilities Workers Union argues Ghana has capacity to address its energy challenges independently, suggesting focus on structural problems like power generation costs and Independent Power Producer agreements rather than external financing. The IMF estimates a US$1.1 billion sectoral financing shortfall in 2026 due to collection losses and costly generation contracts.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
PUWU criticises World Bank's energy-sector reform focus approach
The Public Utilities Workers Union has challenged the World Bank's approach to Ghana's energy challenges, arguing that reform efforts should prioritise structural issues such as power generation and Independent Power Producer pricing rather than other areas. The union's deputy general secretary said Ghana has the capacity to address its challenges without overreliance on international institutions.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

Energy Ministry distinguishes PSP from privatisation of ECG
The Energy Ministry spokesperson has rejected characterisations of proposed private sector participation (PSP) in the Electricity Company of Ghana as privatisation, arguing that PSP does not involve transfer of ownership of ECG or the Northern Electricity Distribution Company, only greater private sector involvement in operations.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
TUC says ECG private sector participation amounts to privatisation
The Trades Union Congress disputes the government's distinction between private sector participation and privatisation in its proposed arrangement for the Electricity Company of Ghana, arguing that transferring control over distribution to a private operator constitutes privatisation regardless of whether assets are sold outright.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government commits to continued talks with TUC over ECG privatisation
The Energy Ministry says it will continue engaging the Trades Union Congress in good faith over the proposed private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana, which the TUC has opposed as a form of privatisation. The ministry spokesperson urged the TUC to resolve outstanding concerns through direct, closed-door engagements rather than public exchanges.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GRA enforcement against uncustomed vehicles begins after amnesty ends
The Ghana Revenue Authority has started enforcement action against uncustomed vehicles after an amnesty period expired. Vehicle owners can still voluntarily report to Customs offices to regularise their vehicles and pay duties without penalties, but those intercepted by enforcement teams will face penalties in addition to outstanding duties.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GRA urges vehicle buyers to verify customs clearance status
The Ghana Revenue Authority has advised prospective vehicle buyers to take both the vehicle and its registration documents to the nearest Customs office for physical verification before purchase, warning that a Ghanaian registration number does not guarantee proper customs clearance. Customs officers use physical examination and On-Board Diagnostics machines to confirm that vehicle identification details match official records.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GRA warns Ghanaians against illegal use of foreign-registered vehicles
The Ghana Revenue Authority has warned against using foreign-registered vehicles to evade customs duties and taxes under the Temporary Vehicle Importation system, citing concerns that some Ghanaians are purchasing vehicles in ECOWAS countries and importing them under foreign registration without paying applicable duties.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

SHS vacancies insufficient to meet demand, says Eduwatch director
Africa Education Watch's Kofi Asare says Ghana's senior high schools have declared sufficient vacancies but they do not meet actual demand, particularly for boarding places which Ghanaian parents prefer. He distinguishes between "actual capacity"—declared vacancies—and "effective capacity," which reflects spaces that genuinely match family preferences and needs.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government addressing SHS placement challenges, Ministry assures
The Education Ministry says government is taking steps to address challenges in the ongoing SHS placement exercise, assuring parents and students that there is sufficient space within the country's second-cycle institutions to accommodate those yet to secure placement. The Ministry maintains that more than 859,000 declared vacancies mean no qualified student should be left without SHS access, though challenges remain in aligning available spaces with student preferences and requirements, particularly for boarding and Category A schools.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
BECE now functions as placement exam, not gatekeeping test
The GES Public Relations Head says BECE should be viewed as a placement examination rather than a test determining SHS progression, since access to SHS is a right of every child and placement determines only which school accommodates a qualified student based on results and available spaces.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GES dismisses concerns over senior high school placement spaces
The Ghana Education Service says there are about 800,000 available class vacancies in senior high schools against approximately 637,328 qualifying candidates, and 87.3% of qualified students have already been automatically placed. The GES notes that the challenge is driven by high demand for Category A schools, where more than 318,000 candidates seek approximately 76,000 available vacancies.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jinapor demands transparency on GH¢49.72m evacuation cost
Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for greater transparency over the GH¢49.72 million the government spent to evacuate 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa during xenophobic attacks, saying transparency and value for money remain important principles of public expenditure.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Social media language appearing in students' exam scripts
The Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Ghana says informal expressions from social media platforms are increasingly appearing in students' examination scripts. English Language pass rates fell from 69 per cent in 2025 to 62.40 per cent in 2026, and examiners have also identified poor grammar control, weak expression, concord errors, and spelling mistakes.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →