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Joy Prime

Also known as: Prime Insight on Joy Prime

Joy Prime — a Ghanaian broadcast platform that airs panel discussions on public policy issues including power distribution and banking sector challenges.

Prime Insight, a panel discussion programme on Joy Prime, examined Ghana's power crisis and Bank of Ghana's reported financial losses of GHS 15 billion in 2025, featuring legal, political and economic perspectives from communicators and policy experts.

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Opinion

Film director argues commitment is inherent but voluntary choice

The News

Film director Bonaventure has stated that commitment is built into men from creation but remains a choice, rejecting the notion that men are not built for commitment. He argued that unfaithfulness reflects environmental influences and that commitment is a conscious decision rather than a restriction.

15 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Film director argues commitment is inherent but voluntary choice

    Film director Bonaventure has stated that commitment is built into men from creation but remains a choice, rejecting the notion that men are not built for commitment. He argued that unfaithfulness reflects environmental influences and that commitment is a conscious decision rather than a restriction.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kyereh credits Appiah's call for encouragement during injury recovery

    Daniel Kofi Kyereh, who suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury in 2022 that sidelined him for almost three years, has revealed that a phone call from former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah gave him encouragement during his rehabilitation. Kyereh made his Black Stars debut in 2021 and recently returned to action with SC Freiburg II.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Energy expert urges private sector role in Ghana power distribution

    Energy expert Lom Nuku Ahlijah has called for increased private-sector participation in Ghana's power distribution system to address persistent electricity challenges (dumsor). He cited the failed Power Distribution Services (PDS) arrangement as an example of a model that could work, arguing private involvement is worth revisiting given the Electricity Company of Ghana's performance record over the past decade.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NDC official credits Ameri plant with preventing Kumasi power outages

    An NDC Communications Team member argued that Kumasi would have experienced severe power outages in 2024 without the Ameri power plant and other infrastructure built under the previous NDC administration, saying the NPP has overstated its energy sector achievements while relying on investments made between 2014 and 2016.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Prime Insight to examine Ghana's power crisis and BoG losses

    Prime Insight will air on Joy Prime Saturday, May 2, from 7:00–9:00 a.m. with a panel discussion on Ghana's persistent power outages despite Akosombo Dam stabilisation, and the Bank of Ghana's reported financial losses of GHS 15 billion in 2025. The programme will feature legal, political and economic perspectives from communicators and policy experts.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Kofi Kyereh credits Andre Ayew as childhood hero

    Ghana midfielder Kofi Kyereh says former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew was his childhood idol and provided mentorship during his early days with the national team. Kyereh, who suffered a severe injury that sidelined him for 36 months, has recently returned to action with Freiburg U-23.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Men's authority, stress, communication shape marital intimacy

    Marriage experts say marital dissatisfaction around intimacy is rooted in emotional and psychological dynamics rather than physical factors. A man's sense of purpose and authority in the home, along with stress and communication style, significantly influence intimacy in marriage.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Content creator highlights agricultural trade potential between Ghana and Zambia

    Ghanaian content creator Goshers has expressed optimism about economic opportunities between Ghana and Zambia in agriculture and trade, highlighting Zambia's vast landmass and underutilized agricultural potential, contrasting it with Ghana's dependence on imported food products. He suggested Zambia's self-sufficiency in poultry production and expansive arable land could position the country to supply agricultural products to other African markets and strengthen intra-African trade.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Zambian journalist urges borderless Africa, stronger regional trade

    Zambian journalist Lillian Chipeso has called for a "borderless" Africa, urging greater unity and cooperation in trade and economic development among African countries. She argued that shared cultural similarities, including food and lifestyle, demonstrate Africans are "one people" who should prioritise collaboration and strengthen bilateral relations rather than operate with barriers between countries.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Hitz FM launches 'My Hustle' programme for young entrepreneurs

    Hitz FM held the maiden edition of 'My Hustle', a youth entrepreneurship conversation featuring four business professionals and eight young entrepreneurs who shared success stories and business tips. The quarterly radio and television programme, themed "Building Smart Businesses, Growing Strong," aims to empower young business people and connect entrepreneurs with mentors and industry professionals.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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