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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyPrime on Tuesday, August 18, during a round-table discussion on “The Cost of Educating Ghana’s Child,” Mr Amoah explained that NaCCA’s role is primarily to develop curriculum and assessment standards and ensure that educational materials conform to those standards.

    Parents can buy additional NaCCA-approved textbooks for children – Deputy NaCCA boss
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking on the Prime Morning show on JoyPrime during a discussion on entrepreneurship in the social media age, Ida De Baker highlighted the opportunities social media provides for entrepreneurs, particularly in reaching potential customers and creating awareness about their busi

    “Social media helps you put your business out there” – NIS Cakes CEO
  4. Joy Online

    The Luv FM Kel Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate will be live on Luv 99.5Fm and its social media platforms as well as JoyPrime and JoyLearning on the MultiTV platform.

    Young minds, big ideas in battle of wits as Luv FM High School Debate enters 7th edition
  5. Joy Online

    The programme will also air on JoyPrime on Saturday, 15th August at 4:30 pm. E Vibes, the JoyNews programme that delves into the backgrounds of celebrated personalities excelling in their chosen fields, is focusing this season on music bands in Ghana.

    Patchbay Band to share their story on E Vibes this August
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyPrime as the nation marked one year since the August 6, 2025, tragedy, Mr Schandorf said the government’s initiatives against galamsey represent the most meaningful way to honour the memory of the deceased.

    Government’s galamsey fight would make fallen helicopter crash victims proud – Paa Kwesi Schandorf
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyPrime on Wednesday, 22 July, Mr Gbande questioned the certainty of claims that President Mahama would not contest again, stressing that such matters are not discussed outside the party’s established channels.

    Mahama’s future plans remain an NDC matter—Gbande
  9. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyPrime on 22 July, Mr Gbande alleged that some members of the NPP had issued threats against the NDC and insisted that political actors must be held accountable for their actions regardless of their status or political affiliation.

    Wontumi first casualty of ORAL, others could follow – Mustapha Gbande
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking on Prime Insight on JoyPrime on Saturday, Mr Yakubu argued that resistance to such a move would come primarily from within the governing NDC rather than from opposition parties.

    Asiedu Nketia would spearhead opposition to any Mahama third-term bid – NPP’s Atick Yakubu
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking on Prime Insight on JoyPrime on Saturday, July 18, Mr Owusu argued that President Mahama’s political experience would shape any decision on the matter.

    Mahama’s biggest opposition to a third-term bid would come from the NDC, not the opposition – Solomon Owusu
  12. June 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyPrime on Wednesday, 3 June, the High Commissioner alleged that a group of South Africans visited the woman’s shop and demanded to see her documents.

    Ghanaian woman in ICU after alleged xenophobic attack in South Africa – High Commissioner
Society

Parents can buy NaCCA-approved textbooks beyond government provision

The News

Parents are free to purchase additional textbooks for their children beyond government-provided materials, provided they have been assessed and approved by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). NaCCA's role is to develop curriculum and assessment standards and ensure educational materials conform to those standards, while textbooks are developed by publishers and submitted to NaCCA for assessment.

18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Parents can buy NaCCA-approved textbooks beyond government provision

    Parents are free to purchase additional textbooks for their children beyond government-provided materials, provided they have been assessed and approved by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). NaCCA's role is to develop curriculum and assessment standards and ensure educational materials conform to those standards, while textbooks are developed by publishers and submitted to NaCCA for assessment.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. NIS Cakes CEO urges entrepreneurs to use social media

    Ida De Baker, CEO of NIS Cakes, has advised entrepreneurs to leverage social media and mobile technology to promote their businesses, emphasizing the importance of understanding target audiences and consistently creating content that matches what their audience wants rather than abandoning efforts when engagement is initially low.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. Luv FM High School Debate returns for seventh edition

    The Luv FM Kel Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate is holding its seventh edition, bringing together senior high schools across the Ashanti Region to debate pressing national issues including illegal mining, flooding, rising fuel prices, education, corruption and systemic social injustices. Twenty schools have advanced to the main competition to develop research, analytical and public speaking skills while proposing solutions to Ghana's challenges.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Patchbay Band shares journey on E Vibes program this August

    Patchbay Band, a Ghana-based ensemble formed in 2008 that blends traditional highlife with jazz, blues and indie rock, will feature on JoyNews's E Vibes programme on 15 August to discuss their story and contributions to Ghana's music industry. The appearance is part of the #MusicalBandSeries, which focuses on celebrated Ghanaian musical bands.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Government's anti-galamsey efforts honour helicopter crash victims

    A year after eight state officials died in a Ghana Air Force helicopter crash during anti-galamsey operations in August 2025, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources spokesman said the government's illegal mining campaign would make the fallen victims proud and represents the most meaningful tribute to their memory.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. NDC's Gbande says Mahama's future is internal party matter

    The NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has stated that any decision regarding President John Mahama's future will be determined through the party's internal structures, not public discussions, and questioned claims that Mahama would not contest again.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. NDC official warns NPP chairman faces ORAL scrutiny

    Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has described NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako as the first casualty of the government's Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) accountability initiative, warning that others could follow similar scrutiny.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. NPP spokesman predicts Asiedu Nketia would lead opposition to Mahama third term

    NPP communications member Atick Yakubu claimed that NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia would be President Mahama's strongest opponent if he sought a third term, arguing resistance would come from within the ruling party rather than the opposition. President Mahama has given no indication he intends to seek a third term.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UP says Mahama's third-term opposition would come from NDC

    Solomon Owusu, Director of Communications of the United Party, said the strongest opposition to any third-term bid by President Mahama would come from within the NDC rather than opposition parties, and that the UP would have no objection if Mahama pursued another term. Mahama has not indicated he intends to seek a third term, though the issue is under public debate.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghanaian woman in ICU after alleged South African attack

    Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa says a Ghanaian woman is receiving intensive care after being allegedly beaten by South Africans who demanded money at her business premises after checking her documents. The High Commissioner attributed the incident to security concerns facing foreign nationals in South Africa.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Repatriated Ghanaians face 10-year South Africa re-entry ban

    Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has warned that Ghanaians repatriated from the country face a compulsory 10-year ban if they attempt to return, as biometric registration during repatriation forms part of South Africa's immigration regulations. Nearly 700 Ghanaians are expected to participate in a repatriation exercise scheduled for June.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Visionary Rhythms Band shares story on E Vibes this weekend

    The Visionary Rhythms Band, a group of graduate visually impaired musicians, will appear on the E Vibes Musical Band Series to discuss their work using music to educate and entertain while challenging perceptions of disability. They perform across platforms including JoyNews and JoyPrime at scheduled times.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

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