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Ghana Airports Company Limited

Also known as: GACL

Ghana Airports Company Limited — state-owned airport operator, overseeing Kotoka International Airport infrastructure and passenger facilities.

2026-04-272026-05-20

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Arthur acknowledged concerns raised about airport infrastructure and traffic management around the airport enclave, saying the GCAA would continue to work closely with the Ghana Airports Company Limited, the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Transport to address emerging challe

    Joy Online

    GCAA@40: Stakeholders discuss future of Ghana’s aviation industry
  3. Under the new arrangement, former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Fred Oware, will chair the Finance Committee, a strategic organ expected to drive the party’s resource mobilisation efforts ahead of the next electoral cycle.

    The Chronicle

    NPP Reconstitutes Key Committees Ahead of 2028 Election Battle
  4. April 2026
  5. For her part, the Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Mrs Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, described the concourse project as a significant step in the modernisation of infrastructure at the airport.

    The Ghanaian Times

    President cuts sod for airport concourse project
Business

State-owned enterprises' losses threaten Ghana's fiscal balance

The News

Persistent losses by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose a risk to Ghana's fiscal balance and debt sustainability following the IMF bailout, according to a corporate governance consultant. The article contextualizes Ghana's SOE sector from independence through economic crises of the 1980s–90s, which reduced government capacity to finance operations and worsened SOE performance.

Why it matters

Persistent losses by state-owned enterprises threaten Ghana's fiscal balance post-IMF bailout, exposing a critical vulnerability in public financial management.

16 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

Yesterday

  1. State-owned enterprises' losses threaten Ghana's fiscal balance

    Persistent losses by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose a risk to Ghana's fiscal balance and debt sustainability following the IMF bailout, according to a corporate governance consultant. The article contextualizes Ghana's SOE sector from independence through economic crises of the 1980s–90s, which reduced government capacity to finance operations and worsened SOE performance.

    16 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

Monday 18 May

  1. McDan Group disputes GACL's buyer beware notice on Spintex land

    McDan Group has responded to a publication by Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) concerning a disputed parcel of land on Spintex Road, stating the matter is currently before the Court of Appeal and that all parties should exercise restraint from public commentary while the case is pending.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tourism Minister pledges action on stalled Wa cultural centre

    Ghana's Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie pledged to push for completion of the uncompleted Centre for National Culture building in Wa, a 1,500-capacity auditorium and crafts village that has been abandoned since the contractor stopped work following its 2008 start. She said she had gathered documents and met staff from relevant boards to understand why the structure remains unfinished and committed to engaging the Ministries of Finance and Transport to coordinate next steps.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Ghana Civil Aviation Authority marks 40 years with anniversary dinner

    The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority held a grand finale dinner at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City on May 16 to celebrate its 40th anniversary, bringing together aviation industry stakeholders, government officials, and staff to reflect on four decades of service and emphasise the importance of continued collaboration and commitment to aviation safety.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. GCAA marks 40th anniversary with aviation stakeholder conference

    Ghana's Civil Aviation Authority held a conference on May 13 at Accra International Airport bringing together aviation experts, regulators, and industry stakeholders to discuss collaboration, safety, innovation, and infrastructure within the aviation sector.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Accra airport growth threatened by traffic and unplanned development

    Aviation stakeholders warned at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority's 40th anniversary conference that growing traffic congestion and rapid uncontrolled development around Accra International Airport could impede future expansion and operational capacity unless proper planning measures are enforced.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Three IPOs in six months add GH¢11bn to GSE market

    The Ghana Stock Exchange is experiencing its most active period of primary equity issuance in nearly a decade, with three IPOs—First Atlantic Bank, ZEN Petroleum, and Kasapreko—set to add around GH¢10.88 billion to the exchange's total market capitalisation. The three listings together account for approximately 4 percent of the market cap.

    12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Sunday 10 May

  1. Kotoka Terminal 2 departure road closed for month-long refitting works

    Ghana Airports Company Limited has announced a temporary partial closure of the road in front of Terminal 2's Departure Hall at Kotoka International Airport from Monday, May 11, 2026, lasting approximately a month for refitting and facade works. Traffic management personnel and directional signage will be deployed to assist commuters during the construction period.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. NPP reconstitutes key committees ahead of 2028 elections

    The opposition New Patriotic Party has reconstituted its Standing and Sector Committees following its 2024 election defeat, appointing experienced figures to lead Finance, Electoral Affairs, Disciplinary, and Policy committees as part of efforts to reorganise and position itself for a political comeback.

    8 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 28 April

  1. President cuts sod for Kotoka airport concourse project

    President John Dramani Mahama cut the sod for construction of a connecting concourse at Kotoka International Airport linking Terminals Two and Three, which will include five passenger boarding bridges, duty-free shops, retail spaces, and lounges to improve passenger experience and aircraft turnaround time.

    28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 April

  1. Wilmar wins late; Ghana Airports claim first victory

    In Week 9 of the UG Corporate Football League, Wilmar secured a 1-0 win over Telecel Ghana with a stoppage-time free-kick from Roland A. Mensah, while Ghana Airports Company Limited recorded their first victory of the season with a 1-0 defeat of Zenith Bank FC. Group B saw several draws, including NCA holding Union Ghana 0-0 despite playing with 10 men after a red card.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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