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Ghana
Parliament Of Ghana
Ayawaso East By-Election
Imani Africa
Galamsey (illegal Mining)
Boko Conflict
Office Of the Special Prosecutor
United Nations
SIC Insurance PLC
Accra, Ghana
Ghana Armed Forces
Freddie Blay
Mining In Ghana
Security Services Recruitment
Ken Ofori-Atta US Detention
Fuel Levy
Ghana Insurance Sector
Legal Education Bill 2026
Parliament
Mediation Process In Boko Conflict

An in-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

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Kweku Asante and other well meaning Ghanaians converge to discuss floods in Accra. Will the solutions last? What really is the problem?

Residents in parts of Accra are coming to terms with the devastating impact of recent rains, while more than 149 people, including 42 police officers, have been affected by the massive fire outbreak that swept through parts of Tudu.

Fresh fears of xenophobic attacks in South Africa are growing as Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria issues emergency advisories ahead of planned protests targeting foreign nationals.

Ghana’s power crisis is no longer just about lights—it’s now hitting water supply. Ghana Water Limited links ongoing shortages in parts of Accra and Tema to disruptions in the energy sector.

The Environmental Protection Authority has issued a final warning to large-scale mining companies to halt illegal mining activities on their concessions or risk losing their licenses.

South Africa has launched a full-scale investigation into recent xenophobic attacks that left one Ghanaian injured.

A major controversy erupts after the Ghana Audit Service retracts claims that Senior Civil Servant Frank Oliver Kpodo received GH¢427 million in unearned salaries.

BOST warns it could lose GH¢40 million from suspended fuel margins, threatening a major pipeline expansion project if the suspension continues beyond four weeks.

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Recent Guests

James Aweji
Joy News reporter
Joy News
Episode: Accra Counts Cost Of Floods & Fire
Benjamin Kwashi
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa
Ghanaian government
Episode: Xenophobia Fears Rise In South Africa
Apia Kusiadomakon
Director of West Africa Regional Center for Cats International Accra
Cats International Ghana
Episode: Power Crisis Hits Water
Chachu Chikata
Renowned legal luminary, commentator on judiciary
Independent commentator
Episode: Audit Service ‘427m Salary Typo’ Sparks Legal Storm
Isaac Bwede
Executive Director, Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy
Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy
Episode: BOST Faces GH¢40m Loss
Pakwese Shandov
Spokesperson, Lands and Natural Resources Ministry
Lands and Natural Resources Ministry
Episode: BOST Faces GH¢40m Loss
Ibrahim Ahama
CEO of Engineers and Planners
Engineers and Planners
Episode: BOST Faces GH¢40m Loss
Peter Barkun Wilson
National President, Ghana Mine Workers Union
Ghana Mine Workers Union
Episode: BOST Faces GH¢40m Loss
Vincent Echo Assefoa
MP for Old Tafo Constituency, Ghana Parliament
Parliament of Ghana
Episode: Minority Slams NPRA Over GH¢700M

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Kenneth Jesse
Host of News Night, frequently appears as main anchor with on-air branding tied to Joy News / Joy 99.7 FM
Gemma Appiah
Co-hosts and on-air contributor with a focus on investigative and policy commentary

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Majority Moves To Repeal OSP Act As Minority Backs Down On Kpandai Protest
Q: What are the key provisions of the draft bill to repeal the OSP?
The bill repeals the OSP Act, transfers staff to the Attorney General's Office or other public service avenues, and places the assets and liabilities of the OSP under the Attorney General, while providing for the continuation of investigations under new oversight, with the bill itself remaining concise.
NAGRAT Blames WASSCE Decline on Reduced Contact Hours as GES Defends Results
Q: You've attributed the Wassce downturn to reduced contact hours; do you think that is the primary cause?
The guest argues that while contact hours are important, broader issues such as infrastructure, home environments, scheduling, and resource distribution must be addressed to fully explain the results; infrastructure gaps and irregular schooling disrupt learning flow.
Education Crisis Hits Northern Ghana
Q: As an MP, what are you doing to address these issues so that your constituents go to school?
The MP outlined measures to improve access to education, strengthen lower primary schooling, and address factors like mining disruption and teenage pregnancy, emphasizing parental involvement and government support for infrastructure and educational continuity.
NDC Youth Lock NHIA Office
Q: What exactly is Freddie Blay accused of, and what does the indictment say?
He is charged with conspiracy and the offence of unlawful damage to property under section 171B of the Criminal Offences, with the defense arguing questions about service of summons and proper court procedure.
Minority Calls Security Recruitment ‘Ponzi Scheme’
Q: Welcome to the program. What is your justification for describing the recruitment process as a Ponzi scheme?
The recruitment exercise was designed around a fixed ceiling of how many people could be recruited, which was set in the budget and followed by specific age and qualification constraints; the money raised from applicants was collected with the expectation of delivering promises that could not be fulfilled, leading to accusations of a Ponzi-like scheme.

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This program consistently covers governance, policy, and economic issues with timely, interview-driven analysis. Episodes thread together politics, public administration, energy and infrastructure, and regulatory affairs, often weaving in official briefings, expert commentary, and stakeholder perspectives. Listeners can expect a heavy emphasis on accountability, governance reforms, and how policy decisions translate into real-world impacts—from energy reliability and transport pricing to legal education reform and public sector procurement. A notable strength is the breadth of voices, including government representatives, think tanks, industry specialists, and civil-society observers, which helps illuminate complex issues from multiple angl... more

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