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GPHA shuts Kpone Terminal after freight forwarders protest relocation

The News

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has suspended operations at Kpone Unity Terminal indefinitely following intense protests by transit freight forwarders over a directive to move all transit-bound containers to the facility. Freight forwarders argue the relocation was imposed without consultation, disrupting port coordination and clearing processes.

Why it matters

Economic disruption: Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority suspends Kpone Terminal indefinitely after freight forwarders' protests over unilateral relocation order, affecting trade and port efficiency.

5 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. GPHA shuts Kpone Terminal after freight forwarders protest relocation

    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has suspended operations at Kpone Unity Terminal indefinitely following intense protests by transit freight forwarders over a directive to move all transit-bound containers to the facility. Freight forwarders argue the relocation was imposed without consultation, disrupting port coordination and clearing processes.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Fire at Akosombo substation causes widespread power outage in Ashanti

    A fire at the GRIDCo substation in Akosombo has caused widespread power outages across the Ashanti Region, affecting dozens of communities including KNUST, commercial centres, and industrial zones. The Electricity Company of Ghana reports that engineers are working to restore supply as technical challenges are resolved.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Turq-Stones CEO Agyapong named among 100 influential African leaders

    Dromeryda Agyapong, founder and CEO of Turq-Stones Limited, has been recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential African Leaders in 2026, in recognition of her work in Ghana's construction and real estate sector and her philanthropic leadership through La Mére Foundation.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Access Bank Ghana launches Access U platform for youth

    Access Bank Ghana has launched Access U, a youth-focused banking platform designed to provide financial services and support tailored to young people's lifestyles and ambitions. The bank positioned the initiative as a financial ecosystem offering guidance, opportunity, tools, and networking to support users at different life stages.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Ghana launches $270 million artificial intelligence strategy

    President John Dramani Mahama announced a National AI Strategy on April 24 with $250 million to establish an AI Center and $20 million for short-to-medium-term implementation. Ambassador Kojo Bonsu praised the commitment as visionary leadership that positions Ghana to lead in the digital age.

    14 hours ago · Daily Guide

  4. Three Ghanaians win Webby Award for AI governance platform

    Kwaw Fletcher Frimpong, Dominic Damoah, and Phelimon Hini's Human In The Loop platform won the People's Voice Award for Best Responsible AI Implementation at the 30th Annual Webby Awards, winning through public voting among over 940,000 participants casting more than 4.6 million votes from over 13,000 entries across 70 countries.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 24 April

  1. Government begins grant disbursement to youth entrepreneurs

    The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has commenced disbursement of grants to 2025 cohort beneficiaries under the Adwumawura Programme, a national initiative to support youth entrepreneurship and job creation. The programme has trained and mentored 10,887 beneficiaries across the country through 5 weeks of intensive entrepreneurial training followed by 6 months of post-training mentorship, with a Grant Management Committee overseeing merit-based selection of high-potential businesses for funding.

    24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat reforms cooperative legal framework

    Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has begun developing a new cooperative legal framework to modernise the sector and drive structural transformation. A joint committee will draft a Cooperative Legislation Bill for parliamentary approval and presidential assent to replace outdated legal provisions.

    24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. Zimbabwe's motor industry visits BAIC plant in South Africa

    A high-level delegation from Zimbabwe's Motor Industry Association, alongside government and labour representatives, visited BAIC Automobile South Africa's manufacturing plant in the Eastern Cape to strengthen regional automotive cooperation and learn about modern vehicle manufacturing capabilities.

    24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  4. GREPA launches nationwide push for real estate licensure compliance

    The Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association has launched a nationwide outreach initiative to strengthen professional standards and promote licensure compliance under the Real Estate Agency Act, with enforcement efforts expected to intensify. The drive aims to engage practitioners, developers, and stakeholders across all regions to align with regulatory requirements and global best practices.

    24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  5. GTA inspects food and entertainment venues in Greater Accra

    The Ghana Tourism Authority has commenced inspection of licence renewal for food, beverage and entertainment enterprises in the Greater Accra Region, covering chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars, pubs, fast food joints, snack bars and outdoor catering services to ensure compliance with public health, safety and operational standards.

    24 April 2026 · Daily Guide

  6. Kasoa-Winneba road sections to open within month

    President Mahama has inspected rehabilitation works on the busy Kasoa–Winneba highway and assured that sections will open to traffic within the next month to ease congestion, with full completion expected by December 2026 or early 2027 as part of the government's Big Push infrastructure programme.

    24 April 2026 · The Chronicle

  7. ECG denies overcharging customers, cites increased consumption

    The Acting Director-General of the Electricity Company of Ghana rejected claims of overcharging, stating that ECG investigations revealed increased power consumption by customers rather than billing errors. He attributed some tariff discrepancies to meters failing to receive tariff updates due to dead zones in Ghana's mobile telephony network.

    24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  8. NLA Director says Presidency backs NLA-KGL contract after review

    The National Lottery Authority Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said a presidential directive-ordered review of the NLA's contractual agreement with KGL Technology Limited has been completed, and the Presidency has affirmed the NLA's mandate to enter into such agreements. He noted that negotiations are ongoing to improve the State's revenue returns from the contract.

    24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  9. Bank relationship manager granted bail for GHS12m theft

    An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to a 30-year-old Guarantee Trust Bank relationship manager, Christopher Arthur, accused of stealing GH¢12 million from a customer between April 2025 and March 2026. Arthur pleaded not guilty to the stealing charge and was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢12 million with four sureties.

    23 April 2026 · The Chronicle

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