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Takoradi Port to serve as main corridor for cargo going to Sahel region – Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed plans by government to declare the Takoradi Port as the port for the Sahel region. He stated that the Takoradi Port will be the main corridor for landlocked countries that import goods through Ghana. The aim for the project is to safeguard the country’s road...
BMW Club Ghana partners National Road Safety Commission for “Stay Alive” Easter road safety campaign
BMW Club Ghana, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Commission, successfully organised an Easter road safety campaign themed “Stay Alive”, aimed at promoting responsible driving and reducing road traffic incidents during the festive period. With increased travel activity during Easter, the campaign focused o...
Yango Ride’s new ChatGPT integration enables in-chat trip planning in over 25 countries
Yango Ride, the ride-hailing service from global tech company Yango Group, has launched an official app in ChatGPT, enabling users to plan routes and rides directly within the conversation. The rollout is a global update covering more than 25 countries where Yango operates including Ghana, spanning regions from the Mid...
ValueJet is connecting West Africa, and Accra is at the centre of it
With direct flights to Lagos and onward to Banjul, ValueJet is making regional travel faster, easier, and more accessible for travellers across the subregion, starting right here in Accra.
New Metro Mass buses will improve safety, comfort and efficiency — Vice President
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has said the introduction of 100 out of 300 brand new 29-seater buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited will significantly improve safety, comfort and efficiency in Ghana’s public transport system.
Ghana courts Sahel trade with Boankra dream, promises up to 48% cost cuts
Ghana is intensifying its push to become the preferred transit hub for Sahelian trade, with a bold promise to cut transportation costs by as much as 48% through a new logistics strategy anchored in the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal.
Tema Shipyard reclaims regional edge with 55% growth, renewed confidence
The Tema Shipyard and Drydock Limited (TSY), one of Africa’s largest and most strategically positioned drydock and ship repair facilities, is experiencing a decisive revival, with shipowners returning, revenues rising, and confidence firmly restored under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Alhaji Osman Sulemana....
NRSA stands firm on Toyota Voxy ban despite transport operators’ opposition
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority, Abraham Amaliba, has defended the decision to restrict the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for long-distance commercial transport, insisting that public safety outweighs industry concerns.
Road transport operators dismiss reports of 20% fare hike
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council has dismissed reports circulating in the media alleging a 20% increase in public transport fares, scheduled to take effect on June 2, 2026.
Air Ghana is not for gov’t —Transport Minister
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has clarified that the viral aircraft linked to Air Ghana Cargo does not belong to the government, stating that it is privately owned and not for government use.
Albert Kuzor writes: My recent trip to Togo and why ECOWAS must sit up
This is not my first visit to Togo, but my most recent trip to the neighbouring country left me more frustrated than any of my previous journeys.
MP Akurugu cuts sod for 8.2 km Ashongman road project
Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, has officially cut the sod for the construction of the 8.2 kilometre road linking Virgin Ashongman Last Stop, Pure Water, and Old Ashongman in the Ga East Municipal District. The road, long awaited by residents, is expected to improve transport, reduce...