Volta Region

Also known as: Volta Regional · Volta regional capital · NPP Volta Regional

2026-04-262026-10-30

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October 2026
28 OctJoy Online
August 2026 saw the unfortunate passing of 5 individuals suspected to have been bitten by a rabid dog in the Western Region. …
Ghana’s weak animal health system: Implications for human health and national development
28 OctThe Ghanaian Times
… Mr Nyampong made the appeal at a training programme for journalists and media practitioners in the Oti Region at Dambai. …
Introduce age-appropriate sex education in schools — ARHR
27 OctJoy Online
The Food Discourse, a youth-led initiative and community platform, has kicked off its Bodawuro Project with an engagement with farmers in Vane, in the Ho West District of the Volta Region. …
The Food Discourse kicks off its Bodawuro Project in Vane
27 OctDaily Guide
… Agbeti made the disclosure at the Cyber Secure Volta Regional Conference, held under the theme, “Awareness Delayed is Loss Multiplied.” He cautioned, however, that the figures represented only incidents reported to the Authority, explaining that several victims of online fraud, b …
Cybercrime Losses Hit GH¢209.7m
27 OctJoy Online
The Telecel Foundation extended its commitment to inclusive learning to the Volta School for the Deaf in Hohoe, Volta Region, where 100 students took part in hands-on robotics training as part of Telecel Ghana’s Care Month celebrations. …
Telecel Foundation equips 100 hearing-impaired students with practical STEM skills
26 OctJoy Online
… The award was for the Bank’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 6, Clean Water and Sanitation, through mechanized borehole projects at Adidome Senior High School and Taviefe Senior High School in the Volta Region, Pwalugu in the Upper East Region, and Dingoni in the Nor …
Republic Bank Ghana wins climate finance award at WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards in Bangkok
26 OctJoy Online
Millicent Nice Apeku has been elected Deputy Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashaiman Constituency of the Greater Accra Region. …
Millicent Nice Apeku wins NDC Ashaiman Deputy Secretary position
26 OctJoy Online
… In March 2026, the Forestry Commission signed an agreement with Terraformation to restore up to 6,000 hectares of mangroves in the Volta Region under the Keta Lagoon Blue Carbon Project. …
Ghana is restoring nature, but is nature recovering?
26 OctJoy Online
… The works will affect parts of Accra East, Accra West, Tema, the Central Region, the Volta Region and the Ashanti Region. …
ECG schedules maintenance works across six regions from October 26 to 30
26 OctJoy Online
… Speaking at the fifth annual Cyber Secure Volta Regional Conference in Ho, Dr Agbeti described the figures as worrying. …
Ghana loses GH¢209.7m to cyber incidents in nine months – CSA

Society

Ghana's weak veterinary system threatens public health, national development

The News

Ghana's animal health services are severely understaffed and underfunded, with fewer than 100 veterinary doctors in the Veterinary Services Department despite the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization noting that 60% of human diseases originate from animals. The system's weakness is illustrated by a recent incident in August 2026 when five people died from suspected rabies after being bitten by a dog in the Western Region.

28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

Ghana's weak veterinary system threatens public health, national development
Ghana's animal health services are severely understaffed and underfunded, with fewer than 100 veterinary doctors in the Veterinary Services Department despite the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization noting that 60% of human diseases originate from animals. The system's weakness is illustrated by a recent incident in August 2026 when five people died from suspected rabies after being bitten by a dog in the Western Region.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
ARHR urges government to introduce sex education in schools
The Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights has called on the government to introduce age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health education in basic and second-cycle schools to reduce teenage pregnancies, school dropouts, and deaths from unsafe abortions.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 27 October

Food Discourse launches Bodawuro project in Ho West District
The Food Discourse, a youth-led initiative, has launched its Bodawuro Project in Vane, Ho West District, to promote sustainable food systems and climate resilience among farmers. Farmers were introduced to eco-friendly solar food storage systems and digital extension services to address challenges including climate change, high input costs, and post-harvest losses.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana reports GH¢209.7m cybercrime losses in nine months
Ghana recorded 4,938 cyber security incidents resulting in estimated financial losses of GH¢209.7 million between January and September 2026, according to the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, a sharp increase from GH¢22.5 million reported in 2025. The CSA cited human error and social engineering as major contributing factors and warned that reported figures represent only a fraction of actual incidents, as many victims remain silent due to fear and embarrassment.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Telecel Foundation provides robotics training to deaf students
The Telecel Foundation delivered hands-on robotics training to 100 hearing-impaired students at the Volta School for the Deaf in Hohoe as part of Care Month celebrations, introducing practical STEM concepts to build creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Republic Bank Ghana wins climate finance award for water projects
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC received recognition in the Climate Finance category at the WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards in Bangkok for its investment in mechanized borehole projects at four locations in Ghana—two senior high schools in the Volta Region, and sites in the Upper East and Northern regions—delivered through its Power to Make a Difference initiative to support clean water access and Sustainable Development Goal 6.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Millicent Nice Apeku elected NDC Ashaiman Deputy Secretary
Millicent Nice Apeku won the NDC Deputy Secretary position for Ashaiman Constituency in Greater Accra with 1,362 votes in October 24 constituency executive elections, defeating three other contenders. She outlined plans to support party administration, communication, coordination and implementation of organisational decisions.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's restoration efforts raise questions about long-term sustainability
An opinion feature explores whether Ghana's environmental restoration initiatives—from degraded mining landscapes to threatened mangroves—address the immediate livelihood needs of communities dependent on the land, questioning who will maintain efforts after donors leave and how quickly land damaged by activities like galamsey can become farmable again.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
ECG schedules maintenance across six regions, October 26–30
The Electricity Company of Ghana is undertaking planned and emergency maintenance works across selected communities in six regions from October 26 to 30, involving technical and network interventions to upgrade infrastructure, repair underground cables, and improve power distribution reliability.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana loses GH¢209.7m to cyberattacks in nine months
Ghana recorded an estimated GH¢209.7 million in losses from 4,938 reported cybersecurity incidents between January and September 2026, according to the Cyber Security Authority Director-General. The figure represents a sharp increase from GH¢22.5 million in losses from 4,604 incidents in 2025, prompting calls for stronger cybersecurity practices and victim reporting.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC chair urges aspirants to accept results and rebuild unity
National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has urged aspirants in the NDC's constituency executive elections to accept the results and unite after the contest, emphasizing that rebuilding party cohesion is more important than individual victories. He stressed his neutrality throughout the elections to avoid favouring candidates and allow him to reconcile members afterward.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

Nurse elected Ketu South NDC Deputy Youth Organiser
Courage Babanawo, a nurse, has been elected Ketu South Constituency Deputy Youth Organiser for the National Democratic Congress, winning 205 votes (72%) against Allah Thomas Kwame's 80 votes (28%). Babanawo pledged to mobilise and empower the party's youth base at the grassroots level.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bookworm CEO urges extracurricular activities for pupil talent development
The CEO of Bookworm has urged parents and teachers to encourage children to participate in extracurricular activities and educational competitions, arguing that classroom performance alone is insufficient in a competitive world. He cited the example of a female student from Keta who reached the final of a National Science and Maths Quiz competition and secured an opportunity to continue education abroad.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 24 October

NDC holds internal elections nationwide with over 15,000 delegates voting
The National Democratic Congress is conducting internal elections across the country with over 15,000 delegates voting to elect new constituency executives at designated polling centres. The exercise has been generally smooth in some constituencies, though delays have been reported at certain voting centres, and police have been deployed to maintain security and prevent violence.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ho Zongo youth seek lasting resolution to Chief Imam dispute
Concerned Ho Zongo Youth are demanding a permanent resolution to the Volta Regional Chief Imam impasse and rejecting "knee-jerk" approaches to the issue. They object to alleged political interference, warn against the National Democratic Congress taking sides, and call for justice in a December 2025 shooting incident at the Central Mosque that injured scores of believers.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

Motor rider stabbed to death at Akame, suspect at large
A motor rider identified as Lorlorne Kudah was allegedly stabbed to death at Akame in the Ketu South Municipality on Thursday evening. The suspected perpetrator, Kwame Tsali, remains at large and police have begun investigations.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
SDA Church donates to inmates at Ho Female Prison
The Seventh-day Adventist Church's South England Conference and Volta Mission made a donation to inmates of Ho Female Prison in the Volta Region on October 22, 2026, and shared spiritual encouragement with the prisoners.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tanyigbe Yam Festival honors 100th birthday and past kindness
The 2026 Tanyigbe Annual Yam Festival in Ho Municipality celebrated the 100th birthday of Madam Flora Afua Abro and featured a family paying tribute to a man who carried an injured schoolmate home over 56 years ago. The festival included traditional rites seeking blessings for the community and farmlands, sports activities, and free health screenings.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Akatsico and UNCG deepen academic partnership collaboration
Akatsi College of Education and the University of North Carolina Greensboro have deepened their institutional partnership, focusing on joint research, faculty and student exchanges, publications, professional development, and joint conferences. The College's Governing Council has approved the Memorandum of Understanding with UNCG.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Development Corporation digitises operations, expands regional presence
The Tema Development Corporation is implementing an enterprise resource planning programme to digitalise internal processes and reduce manual paperwork, while also strengthening security at its facilities. The corporation is pursuing strategic land acquisitions in the Volta Region and Kumasi to expand real estate development operations beyond Greater Accra.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GWCL targets three to four days weekly water supply in Greater Accra
Ghana Water Company Limited is targeting three to four days of water supply per week in affected Greater Accra communities and re-engineering its distribution system while working to restore the Teshie Desalination Plant, after weeks of unreliable flow that forced residents to seek alternative sources.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

Gender Ministry provides emergency cash to 625 flood-affected Hohoe residents
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has delivered emergency cash assistance to 625 people affected by flooding in Hohoe, Volta Region, following floods on September 28, 2026 triggered by heavy rainfall and River Dayi overflow. The aid, delivered through the LEAP Programme, is intended to help beneficiaries purchase food, essential items, and cover urgent expenses as they recover from the disaster.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

Fodome Amele installs new Amankrado after 13 years
The people of Fodome Amele in the Volta Region have installed Togbe Kwaku Osei III as their new Amankrado, ending a 13-year vacancy following the death of his predecessor in 2013. The installation followed customary rites including libation, a town-cleansing procession, and seven days of confinement before his formal public presentation.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Konadu wins Ghana's Most Beautiful legacy edition
Twenty-year-old Nana Konadu from Bono Region won the 2026 legacy edition of Ghana's Most Beautiful at the National Theatre in Accra on October 18, claiming the title for her region for the first time in the pageant's history. She won a car and GH¢200,000 cash along with other prizes.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Communications Minister urges coders to pursue advanced digital skills
Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has urged participants in the government's One Million Coders programme to progress beyond beginner-level training to acquire advanced digital skills and improve their employment prospects in the technology sector.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kome Shime Traditional Council inducts six new chiefs and queen mothers
The Kome Shime Traditional Council held a swearing-in ceremony in Whuti, Volta Region, to induct six new traditional leaders—three divisional and three sub-divisional chiefs and queen mothers—who took the Oath of Secrecy, Judicial Oath and Oath of Membership to strengthen representation in traditional governance.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Editorial: Drug seizure at Akatsi raises vehicle registration, enforcement concerns
An editorial responds to the seizure of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs valued at GH¢11,208,000 in Akatsi, Volta Region, noting concerns about the vehicle's fake registration number and questioning security agencies' detection methods for drug trafficking operations.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
CHASS urges prompt release of free SHS funds and payment of arrears
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools has called on the Government to release funds to senior high schools promptly, settle outstanding arrears, and review tax and procurement measures it says are placing additional financial pressure on schools. The association cited delays in inadequate fund releases and withheld first-year student funds throughout the 2025/2026 academic year as primary challenges undermining school administration.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Customs seizes GH¢11.2M suspected drugs at Akatsi
Ghana's Customs Division intercepted dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs valued at GH¢11.2 million at Akatsi in the Volta Region; the vehicle used was abandoned by occupants during the intelligence-led operation.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 18 October

Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair in Ho concludes successfully
The Republic Bank–JoyNews Habitat Fair clinic in Ho ended with strong sales and lively activities on its final day. The three-day event at Ho Sports Stadium brought together housing and real estate businesses offering discounts of up to 30% on selected products and services, including building materials, home appliances, property development services and real estate financing options.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →