Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Ghana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—

Ghanaian press · Organization

Jospong Group

Jospong Group — waste management and environmental services company mobilized by government for Agbogbloshie clearance operation and operating regional subsidiaries including Zoomlion.

2026-05-082026-09-22

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

May 2026
12 MayJoy Online
The Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has urged African leaders to find African solutions for the continent’s development instead of depending on other regions. …
Executive chairman of Jospong Group addresses delegates at Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
8 MayJoy Online
… The plant was estimated to cost GHC 100 million ($US17 million) and was to be built by the Jospong Group, operators of Zoomlion Ghana Limited. …
The village showing Ghana how to turn plastic into “gold” while also cleaning the air

Society

Government deploys drones, AI to clear Agbogbloshie waste heap

The News

The government is using drones and artificial intelligence to determine the volume of waste at Agbogbloshie before launching a major clearance operation involving hundreds of trucks and personnel from multiple institutions. Minister Ayariga said the waste heap—estimated to be about the height of a 10-storey building—has become a national priority, and President Mahama has directed four ministries to jointly develop an evacuation plan.

6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

Government deploys drones, AI to clear Agbogbloshie waste heap
The government is using drones and artificial intelligence to determine the volume of waste at Agbogbloshie before launching a major clearance operation involving hundreds of trucks and personnel from multiple institutions. Minister Ayariga said the waste heap—estimated to be about the height of a 10-storey building—has become a national priority, and President Mahama has directed four ministries to jointly develop an evacuation plan.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister vows to remove Agbogbloshie waste heap immediately
Mahama Ayariga, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has declared the decades-old waste accumulation at Agbogbloshie a national emergency and committed to leading its complete evacuation. President Mahama has directed multiple ministries to develop a comprehensive removal plan, with the government mobilising resources including the Ghana Armed Forces, Jospong Group and private contractors.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

Ghana needs practical green city projects, better waste management
Experts at a high-level dialogue on green urban development called for Ghana to move beyond climate and energy policies to bankable projects, citing inadequate planning, fragmented coordination, and limited financing as barriers to implementation. They emphasized that waste segregation at source and circular economy approaches are essential to sustainable urban development.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Ghana generates 1.1–1.3 million tonnes plastic waste annually
Ghana produces between 1.1 and 1.3 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, representing 12 to 14 per cent of the country's municipal solid waste, with only 10 to 15 per cent collected for recycling, according to studies by the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and the EPA.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 12 July

Mahama orders activation of unused Zoomlion transfer stations for waste management
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate operationalisation of all Zoomlion waste transfer stations in Greater Accra to improve refuse collection and waste management following recent floods. The six transfer stations, constructed over nine years ago but left unused, will allow waste collectors to discharge refuse locally for compaction and transport to final disposal sites, rather than travelling long distances to existing facilities.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Mahama urges Ghana to end drain dumping amid June floods
President John Dramani Mahama warned Ghanaians against indiscriminate waste dumping into drains during a National Clean-Up Exercise in Accra on July 10, 2026, citing the June 29 floods as a turning point for environmental behaviour change. He inspected the Alajo drains with regional and corporate officials, including Zoomlion, which deployed logistics for the exercise, and disclosed plans for a monthly national clean-up day.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

Ghana's flooding crisis linked to sanitation contract cancellation
Recent flooding in major Ghanaian cities has exposed cracks in sanitation and waste management systems, with gutters choked with plastic and rivers unable to contain heavy rains. The article argues that the cancellation of the YEA-Zoomlion sanitation contract in 2025, following longstanding investigative criticism, may have significantly contributed to the current sanitation crisis.
1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 30 June

Did Zoomlion contract cancellation worsen Ghana sanitation crisis?
An opinion piece argues that the 2025 non-renewal of the YEA-Zoomlion sanitation contract may have contributed to recent flooding in major Ghanaian cities, citing choked gutters and overwhelmed drains, while acknowledging that accountability scrutiny of the contractor was legitimate.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rainfall floods Accra, disrupts business and transport
Torrential rainfall on Monday inundated large parts of Accra, paralyzing business activity, disrupting transport, forcing some schools to close, and leaving several communities without electricity as floodwaters submerged roads and homes. The Interior Minister urged residents to remain indoors as further rainfall was forecast.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 27 June

Government reopens Achimota Transfer Station after flood waste crisis
The government and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have reopened the Achimota-Abofu Transfer Station to restore waste collection services and address sanitation challenges caused by recent floods in Greater Accra. The Minister for Local Government said recent flooding inundated several landfill sites, preventing nearly 3,000 tricycle waste operators from disposing of refuse.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

Climate expert proposes US$500m resilience fund by 2027
A climate finance expert has called for government to establish a dedicated national fund to address recurring floods, waste management challenges and other climate-related risks, proposing a National Climate Resilience and Climate Economy Infrastructure Facility by June 2027 to mobilise at least US$500million in blended finance for critical climate and environmental infrastructure.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 25 June

Climate experts link Accra floods to poor planning and governance
Climate experts warn that weak land-use planning, poor enforcement of regulations, and aging infrastructure are leaving Accra communities vulnerable to recurring floods, with a governance and land-use planning expert at UENR noting that many flood mitigation projects focus too heavily on infrastructure procurement while neglecting community resilience.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 23 June

Zoomlion launches nationwide fumigation after Accra floods
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has started a nationwide emergency fumigation and disinfection exercise in response to recent flooding, initially targeting parts of Weija-Gbawe Municipality, Ablekuma North Municipality, and McCarthy Hill in Greater Accra. The operation aims to address sanitation hazards and strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene standards to protect communities from disease outbreaks.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion launches nationwide fumigation starting in Greater Accra
Zoomlion Ghana has begun an emergency fumigation and disinfection exercise nationwide, starting in flood-affected areas of Greater Accra including parts of Weija-Gbawe and Ablekuma North municipalities, with plans to roll out to other flood-prone regions as part of broader efforts to strengthen sanitation standards and prevent disease outbreaks.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

EPA reaffirms styrofoam ban, calls for green innovation
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority says it will proceed with an absolute ban on single-use styrofoam food packaging and is urging the food industry to embrace the opportunity for green innovation, promoting sustainable alternatives such as paper-based packaging, biodegradable materials, and traditional leaf wrapping.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 16 June

EPA warns open burning remains illegal with fines and jail risk
The Environmental Protection Authority has reiterated that open burning of waste is illegal across Ghana and warned that offenders face fines, prosecution and possible custodial sentences under existing environmental and sanitation laws. The EPA says enforcement power rests with environmental health officers, though effective enforcement depends partly on inconsistent public reporting.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 21 May

Zoomlion Kenya advances Nairobi waste management transformation
Zoomlion Kenya has announced significant progress after beginning operations in Nairobi's integrated waste management programme, focusing on emergency clean-up operations, infrastructure development, and long-term sustainability measures. The company is clearing approximately 109 illegal dumpsites and undertaking legacy waste evacuation to designated disposal facilities, while making improvements to the Dandora Dumpsite.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 19 May

Zoomlion Kenya advances Nairobi waste management programme a month in
Zoomlion Kenya's Project Director announced the company has made significant progress a month after starting operations in Nairobi's integrated waste management programme. The company is clearing approximately 109 illegal dumpsites across the city and conducting large-scale legacy waste evacuation to Dandora Dumpsite while upgrading dumpsite infrastructure for 24-hour operations.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 16 May

Apostle Nyamekye urges Zoomlion Kenya staff to prioritise competence, integrity
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost addressed workers at Zoomlion Kenya's Nairobi facility, urging staff and management to prioritise competence, integrity, and faithfulness as the company deepens operations in East Africa, noting that sustainable development depends on sound governance, disciplined work ethics, and quality human capital.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

Jospong chief calls for African-led partnership without restrictions
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Jospong Group Executive Chairman Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong called for partnerships rooted in shared interest and mutual respect, rejecting restrictive conditions for African access to capital markets and urging Africa to build industries to solve its own problems rather than export them.
14 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 12 May

Jospong Group chairman urges African solutions at Kenya summit
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, called on African leaders to find African solutions for the continent's development and to cease depending on other regions, speaking at the Africa Forward Summit at the University of Nairobi on May 11.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

Asaloko village exchanges plastic sachets for drinking water
Residents of Asaloko, a community of about 1,200 people, collect empty water sachets and exchange them with a nearby sachet-water company for fresh drinking water supplies. The program removes as much as 5 tonnes of sachets from the community annually, addressing Ghana's broader plastic waste challenge, where roughly 840,000 tonnes are generated yearly with less than 10 per cent recycled.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →