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June 2026
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

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

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 →