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GPHA holds sensitisation forum on Environmental Impact Assessment Permit for Keta Port Project
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) will on Thursday, 18th June 2026, convene a sensitisation forum in the Keta Municipality to engage stakeholders on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Port of Keta project. This forum follows the recent approval granted by the Environmental Protection Agency (E...
Deputy Minister advocates stronger collaboration in transport sector
The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has officially launched the J.K. Horgle Transport and Logistics Centre at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). The Centre is expected to promote professional training, research, innovation and stronger collaboration between academia, industry and g...
Transport fares to rise 20% nationwide from 2 June
Transport fares across Ghana are set to rise by 20 per cent from 2 June, after commercial operators announced an upward adjustment citing rising fuel prices and operational costs, industry officials said. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and allied transport groups said the increase affects intra-city “tr...
Emirates brings its Travel Rehearsal programme to Ghana, pioneering accessible travel
Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has brought its Travel Rehearsal programme to Ghana, reinforcing the airline’s global commitment to making air travel more accessible and inclusive for all passengers.
Ghana moves forward with plans for new national airline
The Government of Ghana is set to publish a Request for Expression of Interest (RfEOI) in May 2026 for the establishment of a new national airline.
Volivo Bridge, Kumasi Ring Road set to take off as JICA secures fresh funding
Ghana is set to advance two key infrastructure projects, the Volivo Bridge and the Kumasi Inner Ring Road, following renewed engagement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings.
Emirates flight EK789 touches down in Accra for the first time
Over the weekend, Emirates flight EK789 landed at Accra International Airport for the first time, marking the next phase of growth for the airline in Ghana.
Yango Ride introduces passenger completed account badge to strengthen trust between drivers and customers
Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, is rolling out a completed passenger profile badge — a new feature that displays a passenger’s account status directly to partner drivers at the moment of order acceptance. The update marks the first time Yango Ride has made passenger profile a visible, shared si...
Non-tariff barriers add 20% to cost of cross-border trade in West Africa – Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare
Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has described non-tariff barriers as the most stubborn obstacle to regional trade in West Africa, warning that they continue to impose significant costs on businesses and consumers across the region. Speaking at the 5th Joint Meeting of ECOW...
ECOWAS clashes with Ghana over new airport taxes, warns of damage to regional aviation
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised strong objections to new aviation-related taxes introduced by Ghana.
Air Ghana increases cargo fleet with third Boeing 737 freighter, boosting West Africa trade
Air Ghana has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-400 Freighter, a move aimed at strengthening its cargo operations and deepening its footprint across West Africa.
Ghana’s external trade reached GHC145bn in Q3 2025
The 2025 Q3 Quarterly Trade Newsletter released by the Ghana Statistical Service, has shown that the total value of external trade was composed of “exports valued at GHC80.8 billion compared to imports amounting to GHC64.1 billion”. Despite the high volume of trade, the nation experienced a reduction in its trade balan...