News reports
Order a long-term news report on Takoradi
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Joy Online
… It’s not any different if you go to Kumasi or you go to Takoradi or any other major city. …
Mahama Ayariga calls for major overhaul of Ghana’s waste management systemJoy Online
The Railway Workers Union of Ghana is calling on government to expedite the completion of the Takoradi-Nsuta section of the Western Railway Line, saying the project will be critical to expanding mineral haulage and reducing pressure on Ghana’s roads. …
Railway workers push for completion of Takoradi-Nsuta line by 2027Daily Guide
… According to the drivers, roads used to transport petroleum products from Tema to destinations including Takoradi, Kumasi and Buipe are also in poor condition. …
Valco-Kpone Road Turns Nightmare, Drivers Threaten Fresh StrikeJoy Online
… Meanwhile, international trade at the country’s two main harbours (Tema and Takoradi), as measured by laden container traffic for inbound and outbound containers, improved during the period under review. …
Passenger arrivals at airport increased by 3.7% in 5 months of 2026Joy Online
… Comrade Papa Assan died in the early hours of Sunday, August 30, 2026, after a short illness at the GPHA Hospital in Takoradi. …
NDC mourns Western Regional Elections Director Papa AssanJoy Online
… He added that the Ports of Tema and Takoradi had become more than points of entry and exit, serving as critical economic gateways that facilitated international trade, supported industries and promoted regional integration. …
GPHA demonstrates resilience, strategic vision in 40 years – Board ChairmanJoy Online
… Across corporate boardrooms in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, executives celebrate artificial intelligence as an efficiency booster. …
Beyond the GH¢500bn Target: The silent workforce blind spots in Ghana’s AI strategy (Part I)Joy Online
Merqury Republic, organisers of the Ghana DJ Awards, is returning to Takoradi this Saturday, August 29, with the Western Region edition of the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Pub Fest, powered by Smirnoff. …
Merqury Republic returns to Takoradi with Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Pub Fest this SaturdayJoy Online
… The new facility is expected to significantly increase water production for the Sekondi-Takoradi area and surrounding communities. …
PURC seeks safeguards for utility lines amid constructionThe Chronicle
… tional Transport Sector Strategy; Revitalising freight rail along the Western and Eastern corridors; treating road safety as a fiscal and public health emergency; Embedding climate-resilient standards in Big Push investments and extending Ghana’s digital single window to Takoradi …
Ghana’s Economic Recovery Must Create Jobs -World BankJumia Ghana's 14th Black Friday festival begins October 30, 2026, featuring month-long promotions on electronics, fashion, home appliances, beauty products and groceries, with Samsung as headline sponsor and free delivery on selected categories including fashion, home items, and phone accessories.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Jumia Ghana's 14th Black Friday festival begins October 30, 2026, featuring month-long promotions on electronics, fashion, home appliances, beauty products and groceries, with Samsung as headline sponsor and free delivery on selected categories including fashion, home items, and phone accessories.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Takoradi MP Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has called on the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly to adequately resource Assembly Members with funding and equipment to undertake weekly sanitation exercises in their electoral areas, arguing this would strengthen community participation in environmental management.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation completed its Quarter Four Health Engagement and Access Link (HEAL) programme, providing medical screening and NHIS registration to 735 community members across its catchment areas. The programme included specialised breast cancer screening for about 185 women, identifying 21 suspected cases, alongside comprehensive free diagnostic services including X-ray, ultrasound, eye, dental, and ENT examinations.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Seth Kwame Dzokoto, a Ghanaian actor and comedian known for his roles in television series Efiewura and food programme Edziban, died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after collapsing during a radio show in Tarkwa in the Western Region.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seth Kwame Dzokoto, known for his role as Judge Koboo in Efiewura and as presenter of the food and tourism programme Edziban, has died at 51. He collapsed during a radio show at Owass Radio in Tarkwa on October 22, 2026, and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Forestry Commission conducted a surprise operation at Subri Forest Reserve in Wassa East District and arrested 20 suspected illegal miners, destroying structures used for illegal mining. The suspects were handed over to the Regional Police Command.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Forestry Commission destroyed 1,103 Changfan dredging machines and 1,420 pumping machines in operations against illegal miners in seven Western Region forest reserves between January and September 2026, also arresting 159 suspected illegal miners. The destruction of changfan machines alone was estimated to cost operators about GH¢28 million.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
At the African Minerals Policy Forum in Accra, African leaders called for stronger cooperation on mineral policies and increased local processing of resources to create jobs and industrial development. President Mahama said Ghana aims to end exports of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, requiring investments in processing facilities, energy, transport, and skills.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Researchers, regulators and civil society leaders have called for stronger community participation, tighter enforcement of environmental regulations and better ocean data systems, warning that pollution, coastal erosion and depleted fish stocks are threatening livelihoods along Ghana's coastline.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's MSMEs, which account for over 90 per cent of all businesses and contribute roughly 70 per cent to national GDP, often hit growth ceilings because their legal identities cannot keep up with their ambition. Choosing the right legal structure and regulatory classification—such as incorporating for limited liability protection—can be a consequential business decision for scaling up.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority is strengthening electricity meter testing, transformer calibration and quality assurance services to improve energy reliability, protect consumers and support Ghana's transition to clean energy. Takoradi has been established as one of three national electricity meter testing centres alongside Accra and Kumasi.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Sam George has warned that artificial intelligence adoption could widen the gap between rural and urban communities unless the government invests in digital connectivity. He noted that nearly 3,000 rural telephony sites currently operate on older 2G and 3G technologies, inadequate for an AI-driven economy, and is advocating for a phase three rural telephony project.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra recorded more than 1.2 million Bolt Send deliveries in 2026, reflecting growing use of same-day, point-to-point delivery services. The service, which operates in five Ghanaian cities, is widely used for food, groceries, clothing, and documents, particularly by small businesses selling online without their own delivery fleets.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a warehouse fire at Somoco Company Limited near Takoradi Air Force Base that destroyed 10 tricycles but saved more than 2,000, and a separate bushfire near Takoradi Technical University caused by uncontrolled refuse burning, with no casualties reported.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a fire at a Somoco Company warehouse near the Takoradi Air Force Base on October 13, 2026, destroying 10 tricycles but saving more than 2,000 others and adjoining buildings. A separate bushfire near Takoradi Technical University was also extinguished the same morning, with investigations suggesting uncontrolled refuse burning as the cause; no casualties were recorded in either incident.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Passenger arrivals at Ghana's international airport and land borders rose 23.1% year-on-year to 137,467 in July 2026, reaching 772,250 cumulatively for the first seven months of 2026. Container traffic at Tema and Takoradi ports increased 29.0% in July and 15.0% cumulatively over the same period.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's micro-sized businesses, which make up 90.4 per cent of all establishments and contribute around 70 per cent of GDP, face challenges including limited finance and weak management systems. Since 2012, collaborative initiatives involving Ghana Enterprises Agency, UNIDO, and JICA have trained thousands of Ghanaian micro and small enterprises in Kaizen, the Japanese continuous-improvement methodology, with measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and efficiency.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's General Legal Council recorded 1,568 individuals onto the roll of lawyers on October 9, 2026, marking the single largest cohort called to the bar since Ghana began training its own lawyers. The development has reignited debate over whether Ghana is producing too many lawyers and whether the economy can absorb them into meaningful employment.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
International affairs analyst Prince Anuwar-Sadat Amadu has urged the government to ensure Ghana's bid to join BRICS is guided by national interests, economic analysis and strategic diplomatic considerations, cautioning against presenting membership as an automatic solution to economic challenges.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Dzata Cement, called for greater belief in Ghanaians and state support for local entrepreneurs, saying his venture proves Ghanaian entrepreneurs can conceive, finance, build and operate large-scale industrial businesses rather than remain dependent on foreign-owned enterprises. Dzata Cement, a wholly Ghanaian-owned Portland cement manufacturer in Tema, marked five years of operations.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Members of the NPP in Takoradi have welcomed the party's newly elected executives from the National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, and called for strengthened party structures and reconciliation of aggrieved members ahead of the 2028 elections. John Boadu was elected National Chairman with 2,888 votes, while Justin Frimpong Koduah was re-elected General Secretary, among other officers elected to four-year terms.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam called for a new model of Islamic leadership at the 5th National Conference of Regional Imams in Accra, arguing that Imams must remain spiritually grounded in the Quran and Sunnah while adapting their methods, institutions, and tools to meet Ghana's changing social realities.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Mahama, CEO of Dzata Cement, has reaffirmed his belief that Ghanaians can establish and operate large-scale businesses without relying solely on foreign companies. Speaking at the firm's 5th anniversary, Mahama said his entry into cement manufacturing was motivated by a desire to challenge the perception that Ghanaians could not build and operate a cement plant, and called on local entrepreneurs to take on ambitious projects to compete in industries traditionally dominated by foreign firms.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund says stronger financial support is needed for patients battling chronic illnesses, as medical costs force many families to exhaust savings and sell belongings. The Fund is expected to provide support for eligible patients requiring specialised treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases while strengthening healthcare infrastructure and specialist capacity.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. Dr Christian Kwetey Kweitsu, CEO of KRISPAT Hearing Centre, received recognition at the third edition of the 100 African Most Influential Awards in Kigali, Rwanda, for his contribution to audiology in Ghana and beyond and efforts to raise public awareness about ear health.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GoldBod Jewellery, in partnership with B-Light Jewellery, has opened a new showroom at Takoradi Mall to bring locally crafted gold jewellery to consumers and promote value addition in Ghana's gold industry. The company says the move aims to retain more value from Ghana's gold resources through jewellery production, job creation, and infrastructure investment including an ultramodern facility under construction.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Five NDC youth organisers from Western Region constituencies appealed to Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah to prioritise young people in employment opportunities through cooperative mining operations and the government's mining reclamation programme.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Five NDC constituency youth organisers from Western Region appealed to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources for greater youth inclusion in employment opportunities linked to government cooperative mining and land reclamation programmes.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mobile Money Fintech LTD and UMB Bank completed a three-city financial literacy and capacity-building workshop series for MSMEs, concluding with training for members of the Ghana Hairdressers and Beauticians Association in Accra. The initiative focused on customer service, financial literacy, and digital tools for informal-sector businesses.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister says the government is rallying sectors to explore funding options to complete the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal after taking over from a failed concessionaire. Phase one of the project is 65% complete, and the contractor JUSTMOH Construction states it will cost $165 million to finish the operational phase.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →