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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
Duncan Amo
Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC)
COPEC
Episode: Fuel Price Relief Begins Thursday

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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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AT–Telecel Merger Woes
Q: What is the main concern about the AT Ghana and Telecel merger from the MPs' perspective?
The concern centers on reduced competition, potential price increases, and the risk of a monopolized market unless regulatory frameworks and spectrum access are addressed.
AT–Telecel Merger Woes
Q: What exactly was the aim of today's visit to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital?
To assess on-the-ground conditions, including bed capacity, imaging capabilities, and evidence of strains on staff, so lawmakers can guide budget decisions and oversight.
Typhoid Fever Outbreak
Q: What is government's intervention to this typhoid outbreak and its impact on agriculture?
The Deputy Minister stated that the government is assessing the situation, coordinating with NADMO and regional authorities, exploring both short-term relief for affected farmers and longer-term measures such as storing water for irrigation to prevent recurring losses.
Shatta Wale's Detention By EOCO
Q: What exactly will the investigation look at given EOCO's involvement with international agencies?
The investigation will focus on the vehicle's origin, the chain of custody, and whether proceeds of crime were involved, while avoiding prejudicing the outcome and awaiting official findings.
Sam George VS Dstv
Q: When are the investigations into the school incident likely to conclude?
The Ghana Education Service indicated investigations are expected to be completed in a couple of weeks, with regional directorates in charge and final decisions to come from headquarters.

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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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