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Togbe Afede backs anti-corruption initiative Operation Recover All Loot

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Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, has called corruption the biggest obstacle to national development and voiced full support for the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) anti-corruption initiative. Speaking at the 2026 Asogli Te Za festival in Ho, he cited examples including government officials obtaining state scholarships meant for the needy and extending them to spouses and children.

6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

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Togbe Afede backs anti-corruption initiative Operation Recover All Loot
Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, has called corruption the biggest obstacle to national development and voiced full support for the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) anti-corruption initiative. Speaking at the 2026 Asogli Te Za festival in Ho, he cited examples including government officials obtaining state scholarships meant for the needy and extending them to spouses and children.
6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 5 October

MTN pushes MoMo app for savings, investment and credit access
MTN Ghana is repositioning its Mobile Money service from a transaction platform to a broader financial-wellness tool, encouraging customers to use the MoMo App for saving, investing, accessing loans and pension products. The company has intensified community engagement across the Volta Region to help customers download and understand the app's wider range of digital financial services.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Asogli State chief opposes constitutional amendment extending presidential term
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has opposed a proposal to extend the presidential term to five years, arguing that such an extension would force Ghanaians to endure the consequences of poor government performance for longer. He cited the difficulties of 2022–24 as reason for opposing the change, while commending government efforts against inflation and corruption.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama committed to Volta Region development, Chief of Staff says
President Mahama's Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region at the 2026 Asogli Te Zã Grand Durbar, highlighting ongoing infrastructure projects and the focus on inclusive national development. Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called for stronger collaboration to turn cultural festivals into opportunities for tourism, investment and job creation, while encouraging investment in TVET and creative arts education.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
UN marks World Habitat Day amid global housing crisis
World Habitat Day, established by the United Nations in 1985, highlights the fact that over 3 billion people lack adequate housing, with more than 1.1 billion living in informal settlements. For Ghana, acquiring land, rising building material costs, and limited access to affordable long-term housing loans make homeownership increasingly difficult for most households.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Asogli State praises government for development focus in Volta Region
The Asogli State lauded the government for keeping the Volta Region in the national development agenda, with the 2026 Asogli Te Za festival culminating in a grand durbar in Ho featuring traditional rites, performances from the Volta, Oti and Northern regions, and Togo.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Republic Bank hosts Ho Habitat Fair for homeownership financing
Republic Bank will hold a three-day Habitat Fair at Ho Sports Stadium from October 16–18, offering financing solutions for prospective homeowners at all stages of property ownership, from land acquisition to home completion. Visitors will engage with mortgage experts to explore financing options suited to their individual circumstances.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender Ministry launches 2026 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection launched the 2026 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Ho with a focus on early detection and prompt action. The month-long campaign, themed "Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters," includes free breast screening and education events across the country.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Volta and Oti teachers told to boycott classrooms indefinitely
Three teacher unions (GNAT, NAGRAT, PTTA-GH) have directed teachers in Volta and Oti regions to continue staying away from classrooms until their national leadership communicates further, citing government's failure to address key concerns affecting teachers.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GRA's Sentinal System to enforce VAT on foreign digital platforms
Ghana's Revenue Authority will launch the Sentinal System from October 15, 2026, to implement Real-Time VAT collection from foreign digital service providers operating in Ghana. The system enforces existing tax law without introducing new taxes, leveling the playing field between local and international digital businesses.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana records 5,000 annual breast cancer cases, ministry urges support
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection launched the 2026 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Ho, calling for a shift from stigma to support. The sector minister noted that Ghana records about 5,000 new breast cancer cases annually and emphasized that the disease affects emotional well-being, family relationships, livelihoods, and household responsibilities, requiring involvement from all to encourage early detection and tackle misconceptions.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

Breast cancer diagnosis not death sentence, minister urges screening
Ghana's Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has urged people to seek regular breast cancer screening and pursue early medical treatment, stating that a diagnosis is not a life sentence and that early detection improves survival rates. She warned against delaying medical treatment in favour of traditional or spiritual approaches alone.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds compete in inaugural Ho Hills Challenge race
Hundreds of athletes participated in the maiden Godwin Adukpo Hill Challenge, a 10-kilometre race held in Ho on Saturday, with the youngest finishers aged six and eight. The event was designed to revive long-distance running in the Volta Region and create opportunities for young athletes to develop their talents.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
VIP Jeoun Service opens Ho terminal, expands regional network
VIP Jeoun Service has opened a new terminal in Ho to provide passenger transport services to Accra and Kumasi, as part of expansion efforts driven by passenger demand. The company, which started 17 years ago with one Kumasi-Accra route, now operates about 85 destinations across Ghana and plans to extend services to other towns in the Volta and Oti regions.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Judiciary urged to expedite corruption cases, purge itself
Manasseh Azure Awuni, an investigative journalist and anti-corruption campaigner, has called on the judiciary to prioritise and expedite corruption cases and purge itself of corruption to lead the national anti-graft campaign, noting that accused individuals often exploit legal loopholes to stall trials.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

Two die in bus-tractor collision on Accra-Aflao Highway
A Hyundai H100 bus with 12 passengers and a Ford tractor collided on the Kpetoe-Sarakope stretch of the Accra-Aflao Highway on Saturday. Two of the 14 occupants — one male and one female — died at Ho Teaching Hospital; firefighters rescued all 14 passengers.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana to modernize traditional markets via 24-hour economy initiative
Ghana has hundreds of traditional markets spread across 16 administrative regions and 261 districts that serve as important economic hubs for retail trade, particularly in food and agricultural produce. These markets generate significant economic activity—with historical estimates placing average annual turnover at approximately US$4 million per location—and provide livelihoods for traders, porters, farmers, artisans and other small-scale businesses.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 27 September

Ghana modernises traditional markets through 24-hour economy initiative
Ghana has hundreds of traditional markets across its 16 regions and 261 districts that serve as important economic hubs for accessing goods and services, with an average annual turnover of approximately US$4 million per location according to World Bank and USDA estimates. The government is implementing a 24-Hour Economy markets initiative to modernise these traditional markets.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair concludes with housing guidance
The Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Clinic closed after three days at Junction Mall in Nungua, bringing together prospective homeowners, property investors, developers, financial institutions and service providers to explore property opportunities, mortgage financing, construction solutions and other housing-related products and services.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

Police trains teams for October Traffitech-GH rollout
The Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department has conducted training for selected personnel and public-sector stakeholders ahead of the nationwide operationalisation of the Traffitech-GH road traffic enforcement system on October 1, 2026. The training covered the system's operations, new Road Traffic Regulations, automated offences and fines, and the process for contesting automated traffic offences.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Volta Economic Forum shifts from opportunity showcase to investment deals
The Volta Economic Forum's 2026 edition will focus on closing real investments and executing projects rather than just showcasing potential, according to its lead convener Dr Elikplim K. Apetorgbor. The inaugural 2025 forum already produced success stories including sisal farming, aquaculture, and resort projects that demonstrate the region is investible.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

Volta Region will become mining hub without illegal activity
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State says the Volta Region has potential to discover national resources in commercial quantities and will become a mining region, but stressed the region will mine responsibly and will not allow galamsey (illegal mining).
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Togbe Afede urges unity to advance Volta Region development
Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, called for stronger cooperation among stakeholders to accelerate economic development in the Volta Region at the Volta Economic Forum in Ho on Wednesday, citing opportunities in agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, energy and trade that require coordinated investment.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Garment factory planned for Volta Region after Savelugu commissioning
Ghana EXIM Bank CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah announced plans to establish a garment and apparel factory in the Volta Region, following the commissioning of a similar facility in the Northern Region, as part of President Mahama's Reset Agenda to create jobs and support local production.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EXIM Bank CEO urges action on Volta Region's economic potential
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana EXIM Bank has called for practical steps to convert the Volta Region's economic potential into businesses, exports and jobs, stating that discussions about the region's prospects must now lead to concrete action rather than continued description of possibilities.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Catholic Bishops call for drug trafficking crackdown
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for an urgent national crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, citing a seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine by French customs at Dunkirk in September concealed in a container of plastic waste from Ghana, and noting that four Ghanaians have been arraigned in connection with alleged narcotics trafficking.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 22 September

Krachi East MCE praises Zoomlion waste management support
The Krachi East Municipal Chief Executive has commended Zoomlion Ghana Limited for its corporate social responsibility activities, including free waste management services and cleanup exercises. He noted that Zoomlion's IRECOP facility at Yabram has been critical for the municipality's waste disposal, particularly since the area lacks a dedicated landfill site.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliamentary Committee backs Zoomlion's waste recycling facility in Oti
Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources expressed satisfaction with Zoomlion Ghana Limited's Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) under construction at Yabram, Dambai, in the Oti Region. The committee chairman urged government and stakeholders to support similar initiatives and emphasized that enforcing waste-management bye-laws and public compliance are key to addressing Ghana's sanitation challenges.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 20 September

NPP accuses NDC of targeting party structures in Ho
The NPP has accused the NDC of deliberately demolishing the fence of the NPP Regional Office in Ho. The NDC says the demolition was part of a routine exercise to clear structures within a road reservation for ongoing road construction under the Government's Big Push infrastructure programme.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

Republic Bank aims for 40-42% mortgage market share by end 2026
Republic Bank (Ghana) is targeting 40-42 per cent of Ghana's mortgage market by end-2026, building on its current market share of more than 38 per cent. The bank's renewed focus on mortgage financing reflects its decision to reconnect with its original mandate as a mortgage finance institution.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →