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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking on the Super Morning Show on August 12, Mr Danso said the gathering is important because Guan communities are scattered across different parts of Ghana and are often identified under other ethnic groups.

    Guan communities seek stronger identity and development through annual congress
  3. Joy Online

    You have a few people who sit on the committee, and they hijack the whole committee and become more or less the technical people who may just compromise just 30,000 dollars and the entire country is shortchanged,” he said on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, August 10, while

    TOR Case: Parliament’s handling of contracts must be strengthened – Benjamin Boakye
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, August 6, to mark one year since the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight state officials travelling to support the fight against illegal mining, Mr Asare Donkor expressed concern over what he described as a resurge

    Galamsey operators exploiting cooperative mining scheme to destroy communities – Erastus Asare Donkor
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, August 6, during a discussion marking the first anniversary of the helicopter crash and the country’s battle against galamsey, Mr Bosu said the systems introduced to tackle illegal mining have failed to deliver the expected res

    We’re at ‘a point of hopelessness’ in the fight against galamsey – Daryl Bosu
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, August 5, Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, said the move is intended to replace the widespread but unauthorised practice of motorists attaching celebratory messages to their number plates.

    DVLA to legalise temporary ‘Just Married’, ‘Called to the Bar’ vehicle plates
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, August 5, Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, said the temporary sticker is intended for Ghanaian vehicle owners who have not yet completed the registration process after acquiring a vehicle.

    DVLA to introduce six-month temporary sticker for unregistered imported vehicles
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, August 4, CSSPS Secretariat Coordinator Sherif Sulemana said parents and guardians experiencing difficulties with school placements should use the newly established support centres rather than panic.

    CSSPS establishes call centres, resolution centres for SHS placement concerns
  9. Joy Online

    Speaking on Super Morning Show on August 4, Mr Mohammed explained that while Free SHS has been a major success, the inability to provide adequate infrastructure alongside the policy has affected efforts to make schools more attractive and improve quality outcomes.

    Education Minister warns of SHS placement pressure as infrastructure gaps persist
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking on the GRA Connect Radio Show on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, Dr Naab said tax compliance remains one of the most important ways citizens can contribute to national development.

    Ghana needs tax revenue to fund development agenda – GRA official urges compliance
  11. July 2026
  12. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, July 31, during a discussion on getting ahead of online scams, he said fraudsters do not act randomly but follow carefully planned stages designed to win the confidence of their targets before taking their money.

    Scammers exploit convenience, discounts and greed to trap victims – Fraud investigator
Society

Prof Gyan recounts leaving $75k US job to return to Ghana

The News

Legal practitioner Professor Kwame Gyan has recounted how he gave up a well-paying career in the United States to return to Ghana, saying his experience demonstrates that there is value in staying home and identifying opportunities despite the country's challenges. His account was made during a Joy FM discussion about whether Ghana is worth staying in, sparked by recent comments from the Ghana Tourism Authority's Deputy CEO about opportunities available in the country.

11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Prof Gyan recounts leaving $75k US job to return to Ghana

    Legal practitioner Professor Kwame Gyan has recounted how he gave up a well-paying career in the United States to return to Ghana, saying his experience demonstrates that there is value in staying home and identifying opportunities despite the country's challenges. His account was made during a Joy FM discussion about whether Ghana is worth staying in, sparked by recent comments from the Ghana Tourism Authority's Deputy CEO about opportunities available in the country.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GIMPA launches Africa Initiative for institutional collaboration

    GIMPA is strengthening engagement with African institutions and governments through the GIMPA Africa Initiative, aimed at promoting collaboration, knowledge-sharing and institutional development. The rector said the initiative will help bring African institutions together to learn from each other, with GIMPA's expertise in management, leadership and public administration adapted to the needs and circumstances of individual countries.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Legal expert advises homebuilders to hire professionals and obtain permits

    Professor Kwame Gyan, a legal practitioner specialising in land and property law, has urged prospective homeowners to engage qualified built-environment professionals and obtain all necessary permits before beginning construction, citing Ghana's building laws and the Local Governance Act 2016 which requires building permits as a legal requirement.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. GIMPA receives no regular government funding, operates autonomously

    GIMPA's Rector disclosed that the public institution receives no regular financial support from government, operating instead under financial autonomy that requires it to generate and manage its own funds, though it occasionally receives government support for specific projects.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Prof Gyan urges homebuyers to check land before purchase

    Private legal practitioner Prof Kwame Gyan has cautioned prospective homeowners to conduct thorough checks on location, accessibility, flood risk, land dispute history, and ownership status before buying land, warning that seemingly attractive plots could expose buyers to flooding, litigation, and ownership disputes.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. COVID-19 forced GIMPA to borrow for operational expenses

    GIMPA's Director Professor Samuel Kwaku Bonsu revealed that the institution was forced to borrow money to sustain operations after the COVID-19 pandemic shut it down for approximately 11 months, during which it generated no revenue but continued paying salaries and other operational costs, eventually depleting its reserves.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. GCB Bank empowers staff to lead community aid initiatives

    GCB Bank is expanding corporate social responsibility by empowering employees to identify and address community needs through the Staff Community Impact Programme, which involves about 95 staff groups across the country. Projects span health, education, environmental protection and road safety, with the bank matching funds raised by employees.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Weija Dam spillage depends on water inflows, not fixed schedule

    Ghana Water Limited says Weija Dam spillage is determined by the volume of water flowing into the dam rather than a fixed annual schedule, with releases depending on rainfall and inflow conditions. The dam may spill for several weeks in some years, with authorities monitoring water levels and considering spillage when it approaches operational thresholds of around 44 feet during major rainy seasons and 45 feet during minor rainy seasons.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Weija Dam has sufficient capacity, GWL says desilting planned

    Ghana Water Limited says the Weija Dam currently has sufficient capacity to supply water to western Accra year-round, and plans are in place to desilt the reservoir when necessary. The company's head of public relations noted that desilting is typically carried out periodically every 15–20 years when required.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Weija Dam spillage trial on Tuesday, actual spillage began Wednesday

    Ghana Water Limited clarified that water released from Weija Dam on Tuesday, September 8, was a trial of the spill gates, with the actual spillage beginning at 6 am on Wednesday, September 9. The trial was conducted to test the dam's hydraulic spill gates to ensure they were functioning properly before official spillage commenced.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. GRA enforcement against uncustomed vehicles begins after amnesty ends

    The Ghana Revenue Authority has started enforcement action against uncustomed vehicles after an amnesty period expired. Vehicle owners can still voluntarily report to Customs offices to regularise their vehicles and pay duties without penalties, but those intercepted by enforcement teams will face penalties in addition to outstanding duties.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GRA urges vehicle buyers to verify customs clearance status

    The Ghana Revenue Authority has advised prospective vehicle buyers to take both the vehicle and its registration documents to the nearest Customs office for physical verification before purchase, warning that a Ghanaian registration number does not guarantee proper customs clearance. Customs officers use physical examination and On-Board Diagnostics machines to confirm that vehicle identification details match official records.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GRA warns Ghanaians against illegal use of foreign-registered vehicles

    The Ghana Revenue Authority has warned against using foreign-registered vehicles to evade customs duties and taxes under the Temporary Vehicle Importation system, citing concerns that some Ghanaians are purchasing vehicles in ECOWAS countries and importing them under foreign registration without paying applicable duties.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. CSSPS clarifies tie-breaking process in SHS placement system

    The Computerised School Selection and Placement System uses aggregate scores as the primary placement criterion, with school choices and programme availability considered next. When candidates have identical aggregates competing for the same school or programme, raw scores are used as a tie-breaker, with English considered before Mathematics.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Social media language appearing in students' exam scripts

    The Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Ghana says informal expressions from social media platforms are increasingly appearing in students' examination scripts. English Language pass rates fell from 69 per cent in 2025 to 62.40 per cent in 2026, and examiners have also identified poor grammar control, weak expression, concord errors, and spelling mistakes.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Students struggle to translate word problems into maths

    The Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Ghana says many candidates continue to struggle with translating word problems into mathematical statements, despite improved overall mathematics performance. He urges teachers to give students more exercises to improve their understanding of mathematical language and interpretation.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. WAEC questions search effectiveness after phones found on candidates

    The West African Examinations Council has raised concerns about possible lapses in security checks at examination centres after mobile phones were discovered on candidates during the 2026 WASSCE. WAEC's Head of Public Affairs said supervisors and invigilators have been instructed to conduct thorough searches, and noted that possession of a mobile phone results in cancellation of a candidate's entire results.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. WAEC cancels results of 861 candidates found with mobile phones

    The West African Examinations Council has cancelled the entire examination results of 861 candidates who were found in possession of mobile phones during the 2026 examinations. WAEC's regulations prohibit candidates from possessing mobile phones in examination halls regardless of whether the devices are used.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Improper EV home charging risks fire, needs certified electrician

    The Chairman of the Electrical/Electronics Division of the Ghana Institution of Engineering has cautioned that improper installation of EV charging systems at homes could overload electrical circuits and cause fires, urging owners to use electricians certified by the Energy Commission and ensure proper wiring into the home's electrical panel rather than using ordinary household sockets.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Republic Bank caps mortgage plus debt at 50 percent of income

    Republic Bank advises that mortgage repayments together with existing debts should not exceed 50 per cent of a customer's income when assessing mortgage qualification. The bank may refinance existing personal loans and extend repayment periods to help customers meet affordability thresholds.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GRA clarifies passenger duty rules for phones and laptops

    The Ghana Revenue Authority has clarified that passengers carrying more than two mobile phones or laptops into Ghana will not automatically be required to pay duty. Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong said Customs officers assess goods based on the circumstances of each passenger, including whether items are for personal use or commercial quantities, rather than applying absolute rules based on item numbers.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. 8,225 applicants compete for 800 places at Aburi Girls' SHS

    More than 8,000 candidates selected Aburi Girls' Senior High School as their preferred choice in the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System, competing for approximately 800 available places. According to the CSSPS Coordinator, about 3,000 of the applicants obtained aggregates between six and 12.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Only 35% of 2026 BECE candidates scored aggregates 6-24

    About 252,000 of approximately 620,000 candidates who sat the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination achieved aggregates between 6 and 24, according to the Computerised School Selection and Placement System. Of the candidates, about 565,000 qualified for placement, with approximately 55,000 expected to be excluded because they failed either English Language or Mathematics.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. PURC offers Ghana Water revenue incentive for reducing water losses

    The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says Ghana Water Limited will receive extra revenue if it reduces its non-revenue water rate below 40 per cent, with the funds intended for further infrastructure investment. The regulator currently permits Ghana Water a 45 per cent non-revenue water benchmark, expects it to decline to 43 per cent over three years, but Ghana Water's rate stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the target and triggering financial penalties.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Water produces 219 million gallons daily, short of 350 million demand

    Ghana Water Limited produces about 219 million gallons of water daily against an estimated national demand of 350 million gallons, leaving a daily deficit of 131 million gallons. The company's Managing Director cited non-revenue water losses of 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, attributable to damaged pipelines and illegal connections, though the rate has declined from previous months.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Consumers bear cost of Ghana Water losses via tariffs

    Consumers partly bear the cost of water lost by Ghana Water Limited through tariffs they pay, according to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission's Executive Secretary. Ghana Water's non-revenue water rate stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the regulatory benchmark of 45 per cent.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana Water's non-revenue water rate falls short of PURC target

    Ghana Water Limited has reduced its non-revenue water rate from 52.2 per cent in December 2024 to 47.6 per cent by June 2026, but remains above the 45 per cent benchmark set by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, which expects further reductions to about 43 per cent and eventually below 40 per cent.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. PURC urges Ghana Water to adopt advanced metering technology

    The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has urged Ghana Water Limited to adopt advanced metering technology to track water consumption and reduce non-revenue water, which stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the 45 per cent benchmark. The PURC's Executive Secretary said the improvements would help account for water supplied and improve revenue collection by tackling theft, replacing defective meters, and extending metering to unmeasured areas.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Ghana Water serves 18.5 million people, faces daily supply shortfall

    Ghana Water Company Limited serves about 18.5 million people nationwide despite having just over one million registered customers, as single accounts can serve multiple households. The company produces 219 million gallons of water daily against estimated national demand of 350 million gallons, leaving a shortfall of approximately 131 million gallons.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Ageing GWCL pipelines from 1960s causing significant water losses

    Ghana Water Company Limited's Managing Director disclosed that some pipelines in operation since the 1960s have deteriorated significantly, compromising their structural integrity and causing persistent leakages and water losses. The company has since March 2026 prioritised replacing damaged and obsolete pipelines to reduce non-revenue water.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

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