… Cassiel Ato Forson, in a speech read on his behalf by the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, underscored the strategic redevelopment plan’s significance in general, government’s support for development of the various phases while commending the …
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Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources delivering keynote at FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference 2026.
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- April 2026
… Speaking on behalf of the Defence Ministry, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister of Works and Housing, reaffirmed Government’s commitment to improving military welfare, while acknowledging that the scale of the housing deficit required complementary partnerships. …
GAF rallies support to tackle military housing deficit
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FIDIC Africa Conference 2026 convenes on sustainable infrastructure
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Consulting engineers, infrastructure leaders, and policymakers from across Africa gathered in Accra for the FIDIC Africa Conference (May 10–13, 2026), organized by FIDIC Africa and the Ghana Consulting Engineering Association, to address sustainable infrastructure development, climate resilience, and Africa's green transition. Ghana's consulting engineers association president noted the continent's infrastructure financing gap of between 130 and 170 billion dollars annually and called the conference a platform for developing actionable solutions.
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Today
FIDIC Africa Conference 2026 convenes on sustainable infrastructure
Consulting engineers, infrastructure leaders, and policymakers from across Africa gathered in Accra for the FIDIC Africa Conference (May 10–13, 2026), organized by FIDIC Africa and the Ghana Consulting Engineering Association, to address sustainable infrastructure development, climate resilience, and Africa's green transition. Ghana's consulting engineers association president noted the continent's infrastructure financing gap of between 130 and 170 billion dollars annually and called the conference a platform for developing actionable solutions.
7 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Yesterday
FIDIC Africa Conference convenes on sustainable infrastructure and climate
Consulting engineers, infrastructure leaders, and policymakers are in Accra for the FIDIC Africa Conference (10–13 May 2026) focused on sustainable infrastructure development, climate resilience, and Africa's green transition. The conference, organised by FIDIC Africa and the Ghana Consulting Engineering Association, aims to develop solutions to Africa's infrastructure needs, with the African infrastructure financing gap estimated at between 130 and 170 billion dollars annually.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
President announces GH₵3bn revolving housing fund for workers
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH₵3 billion revolving housing fund to improve home ownership access for public sector workers, as part of government efforts to address a housing deficit estimated at more than 1.5 million units. The initiative was unveiled at a sod-cutting ceremony for the Green City Housing project in the Ashanti Region.
12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 11 May
Mahama launches 1,000-unit green housing project in Bosomtwe
President John Mahama has cut sod for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Bosomtwe District, a 200-acre development by the State Housing Company Limited expected to deliver over 1,000 housing units with modern designs and environmental sustainability, while creating jobs and economic opportunities in the region.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sunday 10 May
Mamponghene urges delivery of Kumasi green city housing project
The Mamponghene, representing the Asantehene, has called on the government and State Housing Company Limited to complete the Dedesua Green City Affordable Housing Project in Kumasi, warning that Ghanaians expect results rather than unfulfilled promises. The Asantehene released over 200 acres of land to the government 16 years ago for the project, which had stalled under successive administrations.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 9 May
FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference 2026 opens in Accra
The 31st FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference (FAIC 2026) is underway in Accra from 10–13 May 2026, hosted by the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association. The opening ceremony on 11 May will include representatives from international financial institutions, governments, and industry suppliers, with former Finance Minister Seth Emmanuel Terpker as guest of honour and Works Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as keynote speaker.
9 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference 2026 opens in Accra
The 31st FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference is underway in Accra from 10–13 May 2026, hosted by Ghana Consulting Engineers Association. The opening ceremony on 11 May features Seth Emmanuel Terpker as special guest and Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, as keynote speaker, with delegates from Africa and beyond expected to attend.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Ghana, Israel renew commitment to bilateral cooperation
Israel's ambassador to Ghana highlighted Ghana's contribution to peace efforts through Ghanaian soldiers in UNIFIL in Lebanon, and noted that cooperation between the two countries continues to expand into areas including agriculture, cybersecurity, fintech, defence and energy.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Israeli envoy links Sahel extremism to Middle East security threats
At Israel's 78th Independence Anniversary celebration in Accra, Ambassador Roey Gilad warned that extremist groups operating in Mali and the wider Sahel pose dangers comparable to Hamas and Hezbollah, arguing that no country can defeat terrorism alone and that a coalition approach is essential.
5 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Monday 4 May
Israeli Embassy marks 78th anniversary with culture, diplomacy in Accra
The Israeli Embassy in Accra celebrated Israel's 78th anniversary with performances by Israeli violinist and dancer Tania Vinokur and Israeli school children. Ambassador Roey Gilad highlighted Israel-Ghana agricultural cooperation through MASHAV, noting that Ghana was the first African nation to host an Israeli Embassy, opened in 1956.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Ghana Armed Forces seeks GH₵190m for Burma Camp redevelopment
The Ghana Armed Forces held a fundraising luncheon to mobilise GH₵190 million for phase-one completion of the Burma Camp redevelopment project at Ghana Military Academy in Teshie, which will comprise 250 housing units including dormitory and apartment blocks. The project, scheduled to begin in July 2026 and complete within a year, aims to replace colonial-era structures and improve military accommodation standards.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 27 April
GAF launches fundraising effort to address military housing shortage
The Ghana Armed Forces has held a fundraising luncheon to support the redevelopment of Burma Camp and address a housing deficit affecting thousands of servicemen and women. Senior military leadership cited deteriorating colonial-era barracks and increased operational demands as drivers of the accommodation gap.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →