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July 2026
23 JulJoy 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
22 JulJoy 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
18 JulJoy 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
18 JulJoy 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
June 2026
3 JunJoy 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
3 JunJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyPrime on Wednesday, 3 June, ahead of a planned repatriation exercise involving nearly 700 Ghanaians, Mr Quarshie stressed that those being evacuated must understand the implications of the process. …
Repatriated Ghanaians face 10-year ban from South Africa if they return – High Commissioner
May 2026
29 MayJoy Online
… They will tell their story on JoyNews on Saturday at 4:00 pm, Repeat: Sunday at 10:30 am and Friday at 6:30 pm, and on JoyPrime on Saturday at 4:30 pm. …
The Visionary Rhythms Band to share their story on E Vibes this weekend

Society

Ayikuma Methodist Basic School wins 2026 National Juniors Challenge

The News

Ayikuma Methodist Basic School, Accra-Dodowa, won the 2026 Zincovit National Juniors Challenge held on September 25 at PIWC Dansoman, receiving GH¢5,000, ICT setup, library setup, laptops and other prizes. The competition was organised by the Uniwiz Foundation and saw 286 schools participate, with the event attended by dignitaries including Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann and Ghana Education Service representatives.

30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Ayikuma Methodist Basic School wins 2026 National Juniors Challenge
Ayikuma Methodist Basic School, Accra-Dodowa, won the 2026 Zincovit National Juniors Challenge held on September 25 at PIWC Dansoman, receiving GH¢5,000, ICT setup, library setup, laptops and other prizes. The competition was organised by the Uniwiz Foundation and saw 286 schools participate, with the event attended by dignitaries including Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann and Ghana Education Service representatives.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Africans must implement Nkrumah's ideas, not just celebrate them
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba has urged Africans to move beyond slogans and monuments and give Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah's ideas practical meaning, using the 117th anniversary of his birth to examine whether Africa is making progress towards the ideals he championed.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lumumba urges African leaders to reject wealth accumulation in office
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba has called for renewed integrity and selfless leadership in Africa, warning against the use of public office for personal wealth accumulation. He said political leaders should remember that leadership is about service and holding power in trust for the people, not what he termed "primitive accumulation" or theft of public resources.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pan-Africanist Lumumba praises Nkrumah's vision for African unity
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba, a renowned Pan-Africanist and anti-corruption crusader, has described Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah as a selfless leader whose vision for African unity and dignity remains relevant. After visiting Nkrumah's birthplace at Nkroful, Lumumba said he gained deeper appreciation for the former Ghanaian leader's recognition of the need for Africans to unite and improve their collective conditions.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nkrumah foresaw Africa's vulnerability without continental unity
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba says Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah possessed foresight in the 1960s that a fragmented Africa would struggle to protect its interests and would be vulnerable to domination by external forces. Lumumba argues that Africa's current conflicts and crises could have been avoided had the continent heeded Nkrumah's call for meaningful unity.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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 →
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

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 →