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MyJoyOnline

Joy Online — Ghanaian news organization covering real estate, policy debates, economic data, and national affairs.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Related Reading Renting Out Your Accra Apartment: Should You Short-Let or Long-Let in 2026? | MyJoyOnline Is It Better to Buy Now or Wait?

    The studio and one-bedroom advantage: Why smaller units are outperforming villas in Accra in 2026
  3. Joy Online

    The MyJoyOnline diaspora investor checklist cites the underlying statistic: land litigation accounts for roughly 80 percent of all cases in Ghana’s high courts.

    Beyond the Return: How the diaspora homecoming movement is reshaping who owns Accra’s prime real estate
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The Bank of Ghana has dismissed claims that it is considering selling its new headquarters, describing a MyJoyOnline publication dated 1 June 2026 as “false and misleading”.

    Bank of Ghana denies plans to sell Headquarters, calls report “False and Misleading”
  5. Joy Online

    The Bank of Ghana has strongly denied reports that it is considering the sale of its newly commissioned headquarters, describing the claims as “false and misleading.” In a statement issued on June 2, 2026, the central bank rejected a MyJoyOnline publication which cited unnamed so

    Bank of Ghana denies reports it is considering sale of new US$260 million headquarters
  6. May 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Join Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel this Saturday at 8 a.m. on JoyNews and MyJoyOnline for the analysis, hard questions, and fearless national conversation.

    Newsfile to discuss NITA Bill, xenophobia concerns and 2023 African Games
  8. Joy Online

    Join Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel this Saturday at 8 a.m. on JoyNews and MyJoyOnline for the analysis, hard questions, and fearless national conversation.

    Livestream: Newsfile discusses NITA Bill, xenophobia concerns and 2023 African Games
  9. The Chronicle

    According to a story published by Myjoyonline, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s double-track system in Senior High Schools will be completely phased out by 2027, through a major educational infrastructure expansion programme under the STARR-J initiative.

    Editorial: Eliminating Double Track Systems In Senior High Schools Is The Way To Go
  10. Joy Online

    Join Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel this Saturday at 8 a.m. on JoyNews and MyJoyOnline for the analysis, hard questions, and fearless national conversation.

    Newsfile to discuss Ghana’s IMF exit, ECG privatisation, attack on free speech, and repatriation of citizens from SA
  11. Joy Online

    Join Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel this Saturday at 8 a.m. on JoyNews and MyJoyOnline for the analysis, hard questions, and fearless national conversation.

    Livestream: Newsfile discusses Ghana’s IMF exit, ECG privatisation, attack on free speech, and repatriation of citizens from SA
  12. Joy Online

    Join host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panellists this Saturday, May 8, at 9 a.m. on JoyNews and MyJoyOnline as Newsfile delves deep into these issues.

    Livestream: Newsfile discusses Charles Amissah’s death, PDS, NAFCO arrests, and press freedom under Mahama
Business

Studio and one-bedroom units outperform villas in Accra real estate

The News

Smaller apartment units in Accra are delivering higher rental yields than larger villas in 2026, with studios and one-bedroom apartments in high-demand areas achieving 10 percent or more in gross yields according to market data, making them attractive for first-time and diaspora investors.

12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Studio and one-bedroom units outperform villas in Accra real estate

    Smaller apartment units in Accra are delivering higher rental yields than larger villas in 2026, with studios and one-bedroom apartments in high-demand areas achieving 10 percent or more in gross yields according to market data, making them attractive for first-time and diaspora investors.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Diaspora homecoming movement driving property ownership in Accra

    Ghana's Year of Return campaign in 2019, which marked 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were taken to Jamestown, Virginia, has evolved from heritage visits into sustained property ownership, reshaping who owns prime real estate in Accra. The follow-up "Beyond the Return" programme, launched in December 2019 and running to 2030, institutionalised the shift from temporary diaspora engagement to permanent settlement.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Bank of Ghana denies selling headquarters plans

    The Bank of Ghana has dismissed reports it is considering selling its new headquarters as "false and misleading," reaffirming the facility is a critical asset supporting the bank's operations and statutory mandate.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Bank of Ghana denies considering sale of new headquarters

    The Bank of Ghana has rejected reports that it is considering a sale and leaseback arrangement for its newly commissioned headquarters, The Bank Square, describing the claims as "false and misleading" and warning that unverified reports could undermine public confidence in Ghana's financial system.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Newsfile to examine NITA Bill, South Africa tensions, Games audit

    JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a discussion on three major issues: the controversial proposed National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Bill, Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa, and allegations surrounding the audit of the 13th African Games. The NITA Bill discussion is expected to focus on concerns that expanded regulatory powers could stifle innovation, while supporters argue stronger regulation is necessary for cybersecurity oversight and consumer protection.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newsfile to debate NITA Bill, xenophobia, African Games audit

    JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the controversial proposed NITA Bill, which seeks to expand the National Information Technology Agency's powers into regulating Ghana's digital ecosystem; Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa; and allegations surrounding the 13th African Games audit. Supporters argue stronger regulation promotes professionalism and cybersecurity, while critics contend licensing requirements could create barriers for startups and young innovators.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Ghana to phase out double-track system by 2027, Mahama announces

    President John Dramani Mahama announced that Ghana's double-track system in Senior High Schools will be completely phased out by 2027 through the STARR-J initiative, backed by a $300 million World Bank facility to upgrade 50 secondary schools nationwide and revive the Community Day School concept to reduce overcrowding.

    18 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 15 May

  1. Newsfile panel discusses IMF exit, ECG privatisation, free speech

    Joy Online's Newsfile programme convenes a national discussion on Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatisation, and free speech, amid political tensions over accusations of law enforcement being used to intimidate dissent and diplomatic challenges around repatriating Ghanaian citizens from South Africa.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newsfile to debate IMF exit, ECG privatization, free speech concerns

    Joy Online reports that Newsfile will discuss Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatization, attacks on free speech, and the repatriation of citizens from South Africa following xenophobic violence. The program will also examine debates over resource nationalism and state ownership of strategic sectors.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana's healthcare failures, corruption probes dominate Saturday debate

    JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death, which found he died from delayed emergency care and medical neglect rather than accident trauma, alongside developments in anti-corruption investigations involving PDS and NAFCO arrests and concerns about press freedom under the Mahama administration.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana's inflation hits 25-year low; property market data for investors

    An article examining whether diaspora investors should buy Accra property now or wait cites Ghana's inflation rate falling to 3.2 per cent in March 2026, the lowest since 2021 rebasing, with 15 consecutive months of disinflation since January 2025.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. One killed in armed ambush on Walewale-Nasia highway

    A passenger bus travelling from Zebilla to Tamale was ambushed by gunmen on the Walewale-Nasia highway on Saturday, 2 May 2026, resulting in one death and five injuries. The attack prompted the police to urge residents and transport operators to remain vigilant as investigations continue.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

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