Also known as: Volta Regional · Volta regional capital
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The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana has donated vocational training equipment and machinery to the Kpando Prisons in the Volta Region to strengthen inmate rehabilitation and skills development. …
Coca-Cola Ghana boosts inmate rehabilitation with vocational training equipment donationJoy Online
… In 2025, Keta Municipal Hospital recorded the highest number of deliveries in the Volta Region. …
MTN Ghana Foundation’s maternity block records 25,000 antenatal visits, over 6,000 deliveries in two yearsJoy Online
… The advice follows flooding that affected parts of the country, including farming communities in the Volta Region, where farms and standing crops were destroyed. …
CSIR urges climate-smart farming to reduce flood lossesJoy Online
Farmerline has announced a support package for rice farmers in the Weta and Avalavi enclaves in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region. …
Farmerline, others support farmers in Weta and Avalavi following flood devastationsJoy Online
The poor condition of the access roads in the Ho West District of the Volta Region has taken a toll on residents’ livelihoods and is impacting healthcare delivery. …
Deplorable Ashanti Kpoeta roads are affecting livelihoods and healthcareJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service (NAS), Dr George Kojo Owusu, has inspected the new Volta Regional Administration and Dispatch Centre, which is currently about 98 per cent complete. …
Ambulance Serivice CEO inspects near-completed Volta Regional Administration and Dispatch CentreThe Ghanaian Times
… He disclosed that available data indicated that the Volta Region had recorded 18,387 people living with HIV as of 2025, with 713 new infections reported to date, describing the situation as a major challenge to the development of the region. …
Intensify HIV education to curb new infections — NGOJoy Online
The Congress of Paramount Chiefs and Queens of the Ho West District has commended Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, for his inclusive and participatory leadership style, which it said had fostered unity and collaboration among stakeholders in the region. …
Ho West chiefs and queens commend Volta Regional Minister for inclusive leadershipJoy Online
The University of Health and Allied Sciences in the Volta Region has hosted the 2026 edition of its annual International Day. …
UHAS celebrates 2026 International DayJoy Online
Six students sustained minor injuries after attempting to extinguish a fire that engulfed a House Master’s apartment at Leklebi Senior High School in the Volta Region, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has said. …
Six students injured as fire destroys House Master’s apartment at Leklebi SHSThe Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana has donated vocational training equipment and machinery to Kpando Prisons in the Volta Region to support inmate rehabilitation and skills development in tailoring, carpentry, and electrical installation.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana has donated vocational training equipment and machinery to Kpando Prisons in the Volta Region to support inmate rehabilitation and skills development in tailoring, carpentry, and electrical installation.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 60-bed maternity block built by MTN Ghana Foundation at Keta Municipal Hospital, commissioned in March 2024 at a cost of over GH¢15.2 million, has recorded 25,000 antenatal visits and over 6,000 deliveries in two years, transforming maternal healthcare delivery in the municipality.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have urged farmers to adopt climate-smart farming practices, including improved land preparation, drainage, crop selection, and use of weather information, to minimise crop losses from flooding. The advice follows June floods that affected farming communities in the Volta Region and other parts of Ghana.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Farmerline has announced a support package for rice farmers in Weta and Avalavi in the Ketu North Municipality after two rounds of flooding in late June 2026 destroyed rice plantations and caused estimated losses of GH₵27.1 million, affecting 1,024 farmers and out-growers.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Access roads in Ho West District, Volta Region are severely damaged, affecting residents' ability to transport farm produce to market and hindering healthcare delivery. The 11-kilometre stretch connecting Ashanti Kpoeta to Kpedze has become impassable in sections, forcing farmers and traders to carry goods on foot and leaving commercial drivers unable to work.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service inspected the new Volta Regional Administration and Dispatch Centre, which is about 98 per cent complete. The facility, supported by The Hunger Project Ghana, is expected to strengthen operational capacity and improve emergency response coordination in the region.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of Gosanet Foundation called for increased public education on HIV to reduce new infections and improve access to prevention and treatment services. The Volta Region reported 18,387 people living with HIV as of 2025, with 713 new infections recorded to date, and South Dayi District identified as an area with relatively high HIV cases.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Congress of Paramount Chiefs and Queens of Ho West District has commended Volta Regional Minister James Gunu for his inclusive and participatory leadership style, saying it has fostered unity and collaboration among regional stakeholders and urged residents to support his development agenda.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Health and Allied Sciences in the Volta Region held its annual International Day to celebrate cultural diversity and international collaborations. The Vice-Chancellor noted the university maintains 94 international partnerships worldwide and praised foreign faculty contributions, particularly Cuban staff who helped establish the School of Medicine.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Six students sustained minor injuries while attempting to extinguish a fire that engulfed a House Master's apartment at Leklebi Senior High School in the Volta Region on Tuesday, July 21. The Ghana National Fire Service brought the blaze under control; eight people in total received medical attention, and all were discharged with no deaths recorded.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Enoch Amegbletor, a former Ketu North NPP Parliamentary Candidate, is vying for the Volta Regional NPP Communications Officer position after passing vetting, competing against incumbent Perry Quarshie Nuwordu and Zain Suleymam. Amegbletor, with 20 years of experience in communication and media, aims to improve the NPP's electoral performance in the Volta Region ahead of 2028.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways commended the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana for its contributions to national development, education, health and social services over more than 170 years, and pledged continued government collaboration with the church.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has begun 87 transport infrastructure projects across all 16 regions under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, comprising 74 trunk roads and bridges, 10 urban roads, and three feeder roads. By end of June 2026, 13 projects had reached at least 50 per cent completion, with six exceeding 75 per cent, while 15 others had progressed beyond 25 per cent completion.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has warned that no cannabis cultivation licences have been issued, making all existing farms operating nationwide illegal and liable to sanctions. Parliament is yet to approve the final regulatory framework before the Commission can begin issuing licences, and cannabis cultivation is restricted to medicinal, industrial, and research purposes only.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government is advancing an Integrated Oil Palm Development Policy aimed at transforming the oil palm industry into a driver of industrialisation, export growth, and rural employment, with the Finance Minister reporting steady progress on establishing sustainability-compliant land banks to facilitate large-scale plantations and smallholder farmer integration.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Rice farmers at the Weta Irrigation Scheme in the Volta Region are achieving higher yields while using more than 30 per cent less irrigation water through Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) technology. Researchers say the breakthrough could strengthen Ghana's efforts towards rice self-sufficiency by improving water-use efficiency without compromising productivity.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Daniel Seddoh and his siblings have donated an Information and Communication Technology lab and library to Dordoekofe community in South Tongu District, Volta Region, in memory of their mother Madam Mary Ami Doe Benyo. The facility aims to promote ICT studies and literacy in an area where children previously lacked access to essential educational facilities.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office, in collaboration with Ghana Police Service, rescued 39 persons during an intelligence-led operation on July 19 targeting an alleged human trafficking and travel fraud syndicate operating in Hohoe. Preliminary investigations indicate 14 of those apprehended are suspected perpetrators while 25 are believed victims from several West African countries.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institute of Foresters has welcomed the government's decision to restore the Achimota Forest Reserve to its full protected status after it had been partially declassified in 2022. The reversal, announced in July 2026, nullified the removal of approximately 361.5 acres from the southern portion of the reserve and was praised as supporting sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says he has no personal grudge against former President Akufo-Addo and describes their relationship as cordial, citing his approach to forgiveness shaped by his past experiences, including reconciliation with former President Rawlings.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Minister John Peter Amewu has described the 20-year prison sentence imposed on NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi) as "severe" and "shocking," saying it raises questions about proportionality and fairness in the administration of justice, while reaffirming his respect for the rule of law and judicial independence.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service relocated a bee swarm from Vakpo Secondary Technical School in the Volta Region after a student and teacher were stung by insects that had nested in the girls' dormitory ceiling for several years. The swarm became agitated following weeding activities, and the GNFS has advised institutions to report bee infestations promptly and avoid disturbing them.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MobileMoney Fintech LTD has launched the Ride with MoMo campaign in partnership with Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems to transition commercial drivers from cash to digital payment practices via the MoMo Merchant Wallet and GhQR platform. The campaign aims to help drivers formalise their businesses, keep proper records, and build transaction histories for future access to financial services.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the group-stage draw for the 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship, scheduled for July 30 to August 4 at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram. The tournament will feature ten regional champions and the Elite Academy divided into two groups, as part of the GFA's women's football development programme under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Ho Teaching Hospital have held a strategic meeting to strengthen collaboration and expand access to specialised healthcare in the Volta Region. The discussion included reviewing the Fund's 50-patient pilot programme, improving digital platform onboarding, and exploring implementation of a planned Cardiology Centre in the region.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund held a strategic meeting with Ho Teaching Hospital to strengthen collaboration and expand access to specialist healthcare in the Volta Region. Discussions included reviewing a 50-patient pilot programme, improving digital patient onboarding, and implementing plans for a proposed Cardiology Centre in the region.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 15-year-old girl, Dadoe Dedzo, drowned in the Dada Stream near Wovenu Senior High Technical School in Tadzewu, Ketu North Municipality on Sunday afternoon after unexpectedly returning to the water and jumping into a deep section near a culvert. Rescue efforts by friends, experienced swimmers, and police officers were unsuccessful; her body was retrieved and taken to hospital for autopsy.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 15-year-old girl, Dadoe Dedzo, drowned in the Dada Stream near Wovenu Senior High Technical School in the Ketu North Municipality after jumping into deep water near a culvert. Rescue efforts and attempts to revive her proved unsuccessful, and her body was taken to hospital for autopsy.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ho will benefit from a new modern special needs education facility under the government's $300 million STARR-J Project, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced. A second special needs school location is being considered between Kintapo and another town in the Upper East Region.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama and Cabinet have approved in principle the establishment of a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund to strengthen skills development, with the fund expected to become operational in January 2027 after funding arrangements are finalized. The fund will finance workshop construction and modern equipment for technical institutions to improve practical skills training.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →