Volta Region

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

2026-04-262026-09-14

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September 2026
4 SeptJoy Online
… The call was made at a stakeholder dialogue organised by LoveAid Foundation under AfriYAN Ghana, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in the Volta Region. …
AfriYAN Ghana calls for greater youth participation in local governance
4 SeptJoy Online
A 10-year-old pupil of Norlivime Bishop Herman Basic School has drowned at the Tetekope beach in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region. …
10-year-old pupil drowns while swimming with friends at Tetekope beach
4 SeptJoy Online
… Sunrise Christian High School, a private educational institution in the Volta Region, is also using the platform to engage parents and prospective students. …
Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair 2026 opens
4 SeptJoy Online
… Sunrise Christian High School, a private high school in the Volta Region, is also part of the participating exhibitors. …
Big deals, massive discounts expected as Joy FM Back-to-School Fair kicks off today
3 SeptJoy Online
… From the waterfalls of the Volta Region and the cultural heritage of the Ashanti Region to the beaches of the Western Region and the wildlife of the northern regions, Ghana has attractions that can compete for the attention of both local and international visitors. …
How Ghana can spread tourism development across all 16 regions
3 SeptJoy Online
… Sunrise Christian High School, a private high school in the Volta Region, will also be part of the event. …
Check out the offerings of vendors for Joy FM’s Back-to-School Discount Fair
3 SeptJoy Online
… Instant admission opportunity He also announced that Sunrise Christian High School, located in Takla in the Volta Region, will be at the fair to offer instant admission to prospective students. …
Joy FM Back-to-School Fair: Patrons to enjoy up to massive discounts from vendors
3 SeptJoy Online
Access to maternal and child healthcare is expected to improve in North Tongu in the Volta Region following the commissioning of two new 15-bed Mother and Child Health Units at the Volo and Fodzoku Health Centres. …
New maternal units commissioned in North Tongu to improve access to care
2 SeptJoy Online
Residents of Keta in the Volta Region have expressed mixed reactions to a fresh increase in fuel prices, which took effect on September 1, with many fearing its likely impact on transport fares and the cost of living. …
Keta residents react with mixed feelings to fresh fuel price hike
2 SeptJoy Online
… Central Region Records Highest Inflation Rate At the regional level, the Central Region recorded the highest inflation rate at 11.1%, more than twice the national average of 5.0%. …
Inflation rises to 5.0% in August 2026

Politics

Bagbin urges Ewe diaspora to leverage network for investment

The News

The Speaker of Parliament told the Ewe diaspora at CEANA's 33rd anniversary in Washington, D.C. to move beyond cultural celebration and remittances to use its global network as a catalyst for investment and economic transformation, positioning itself as a bridge connecting local stakeholders with international investors and partners in sectors including agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.

15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

Bagbin urges Ewe diaspora to leverage network for investment
The Speaker of Parliament told the Ewe diaspora at CEANA's 33rd anniversary in Washington, D.C. to move beyond cultural celebration and remittances to use its global network as a catalyst for investment and economic transformation, positioning itself as a bridge connecting local stakeholders with international investors and partners in sectors including agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Koforidua dialogue examines money's influence on Ghana's democracy
The Democracy Not for Sale project convened its third regional dialogue in Koforidua on August 28, 2026, bringing together representatives of local government, civic education, electoral administration, and human rights oversight to examine the growing influence of money in Ghana's democratic processes. The forum was grounded in field survey data from more than 300 interactions and 141 structured respondent interviews across the Koforidua metropolis.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches tomato self-sufficiency initiative in Anloga
Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture, in partnership with FarmMate LTD, is launching the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) to build a year-round domestic tomato value chain and reduce annual imports of over USD 400 million. The initiative aims to achieve 400,000 tonnes of annual national tomato production through contract farming, structured finance, crop insurance, and guaranteed market access.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds celebrate Klefe's annual new yam hailing carnival
Hundreds of people gathered in Ho Municipality, Volta Region, for Klefe's annual new yam hailing carnival, which marks the lifting of the ban on eating new yam and celebrates the arrival of new yam into the community. The carnival, led by community elders and featuring traditional dances, music, and festivities, was described as one of the largest in recent years.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
PURC assures no compromise on Kpeve Headworks protection
The Public Utility Regulatory Commission's Executive Secretary says the Commission will not compromise on its responsibilities regarding the Kpeve Headworks after a resort development nearby sacrificed buffer zone requirements and affected water supplies to communities including Ho. A PURC team visited the site and observed the developer constructing an embankment to protect the intake point, but noted that more work is needed.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Zoomlion conducts disinfection across Volta Region flood-affected areas
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a disinfection and disinfestation exercise across all 18 municipalities and districts in the Volta Region, conducted in collaboration with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council through September 19, to mitigate public health risks from recent floods including malaria, cholera, and waterborne diseases.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Emeritus Professor John Bright Kobla Aheto passes away at 80
The Aheto–Sokpe–Fiaporme Family announces the death of Emeritus Professor John Bright Kobla Aheto, a distinguished academic and educator from Tsiame, Volta Region, who died on 27 April 2026. Funeral arrangements include a pre-burial service on 18 September at the State House forecourt in Accra, wake keeping in Tsiame, and burial on 19 September.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

Seventh-day Adventist Church launches communication initiative in Volta
The South East Ghana Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has launched One Voice 27, an initiative aimed at mobilising members to evangelise through coordinated media engagement, digital platforms and content creation. The launch in Anloga brought together more than 600 participants from four districts.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Greater Accra wins 2026 Channel One TV Literacy Challenge
Greater Accra Region's team of three contestants won the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge with 88 points, ahead of Northern Region (85 points) and Bono Region (68 points) in the final standings.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 8 September

Ho tricycle operators ignore assembly ban on fare increases
Tricycle operators in Ho have defied a Ho Municipal Assembly directive not to charge newly proposed fares ranging between GhC4 and GhC12, citing high fuel and spare parts prices. The Assembly has urged the public not to pay the new fares and says it is engaging stakeholders to find an amicable resolution.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Police investigate woman's death in Volta Region community
Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the death of a woman identified as Enyonam, who was found dead in her backyard at Have Etoe in Afadzato South District, Volta Region, on Sunday afternoon.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

CEANA to establish cancer research and treatment centre in Volta
The Council of Ewe Associations of North America announced plans to build a state-of-the-art Cancer Research and Treatment Centre in the Volta Region in partnership with the University of Health and Allied Sciences. The facility will offer cancer research, diagnosis, treatment, and medical training, equipped with advanced equipment including a Linear Accelerator.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NACOC warns of cannabis addiction among Volta children via toffees, drinks
Children as young as 10 are becoming severely addicted to cannabis in parts of the Volta Region, with producers processing raw cannabis into toffees and soft drinks marketed to unsuspecting children, according to the Volta Regional Commander of the Narcotics Control Commission. The trend is most evident in Hohoe and Kpando municipalities, as well as North Dayi, South Dayi, and Afadzato South districts, with cannabis syndicates selling the substance to clients in Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and other parts of West Africa.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana lacks modern radiotherapy equipment, needs research capacity
A Council of State member representing Volta Region said Ghana lacks linear accelerator (LINAC) equipment for modern radiotherapy and needs investment in advanced medical equipment, skilled professionals, research capacity and institutional management to strengthen cancer treatment. The concern emerged during discussions about a potential research partnership between a diaspora organization and the University of Health and Allied Sciences.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Diaspora should invest expertise, not just remittances, in Ghana
A Council of State member has urged Ghanaians living abroad to contribute professional knowledge, technology and networks to strengthen institutions and create businesses in Ghana, beyond sending money to relatives.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Volta Region divisions among chiefs, politicians slowing development
Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a Council of State member representing the Volta Region, has criticised petty rivalries among traditional leaders and politicians as undermining unity and limiting the region's collective advocacy for development. He urged leaders and residents to put aside differences and work towards common development goals.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Volta Region needs job-creating investments with skills transfer
Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a Council of State member representing Volta Region, called for targeted investments that create jobs, transfer skills and technology, and support local businesses. He argued that investment value should be measured by tangible contributions to communities, not merely by the arrival of investors.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Council member backs cancer research centre at UHAS
Volta Region Council of State member Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple has endorsed a proposal to establish a cancer and disease research centre at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho, which would focus on diseases affecting Ghana and West Africa while strengthening health research and training.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Akatsi dispute over Avega traditional authority escalates
A dispute over traditional authority and jurisdiction over Avega and surrounding communities between the Ave-Dakpa Traditional Council and the Avenor Traditional Council has prompted Akatsi North District Security Council and Akatsi South Municipal Security Council to ban all traditional festivals and customary rites in the area. The matter has been brought before the Volta Regional House of Chiefs.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 5 September

Less than 15% of traditional medicine practitioners registered
The Traditional Medicine Practice Council says fewer than 15 per cent of more than 100,000 traditional medicine practitioners in Ghana are registered in its database, making regulatory oversight difficult. The council has visited over 500 practice premises across the country in recent months, closing some due to public health risks, and is urging the public to verify practitioners' licences before seeking treatment.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

AfriYAN Ghana demands youth voice in district governance planning
AfriYAN Ghana has called for greater youth participation in local governance and integration of young people's priorities into district development plans and budgets. The call was made at a stakeholder dialogue in the Volta Region, where representatives of MMDAs, civil society organisations and youth groups agreed that youth priorities should be incorporated into Medium-Term Development Plans and annual assembly budgets.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ten-year-old drowns at Tetekope beach in Keta Municipality
A 10-year-old pupil from Norlivime Bishop Herman Basic School drowned on September 3 at Tetekope beach in the Keta Municipality while swimming with friends; he was overpowered by waves and pulled from his playmates, and despite rescue efforts by nearby fisherfolk, his body was retrieved and pronounced dead at Keta Municipal Hospital.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM Back-to-School Fair opens in Accra for two days
Joy FM's Back-to-School Discount Fair 2026 opened at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle with vendors offering discounted school essentials including electronics, clothing, stationery and food products. The fair runs Friday and Saturday and allows parents, guardians and students to shop for multiple back-to-school needs in one location, with Compu Ghana serving as the main sponsor.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM Back-to-School Fair opens with vendor deals
The Joy FM Back-to-School Fair begins today at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, running through September 5 with vendors offering school essentials including electronics, clothing, textbooks and stationery. Compu Ghana is offering up to 40% discounts on selected home appliances and electronic gadgets until September 20.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Ghana seeks to diversify tourism beyond Accra, Cape Coast, Kakum
Ghana welcomed more than 1.3 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, but most tourism promotion and investment centres on a few popular destinations. Tourism officials have outlined plans to develop iconic tourism sites across all 16 regions to spread economic benefits beyond major centres.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM hosts Back-to-School Discount Fair in Accra
Joy FM is organizing a Back-to-School Fair on September 4–5 at its Kokomlemle car park in Accra, bringing together vendors offering discounts on electronics, books, stationery, clothing, sanitary products, and groceries. Participating vendors include Compu Ghana, which is offering discounts of up to 40% on selected home appliances and electronics, alongside other retailers specializing in school essentials.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM back-to-school fair offers up to 40% discounts
Joy FM is hosting a two-day back-to-school fair on September 4–5 at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, where vendors will offer discounts of up to 40% on school essentials including electronics, bags, shoes, clothing, textbooks, and stationery. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden and shopping stress on parents preparing children for the new academic year.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
New maternal health units commissioned in North Tongu
Two 15-bed Mother and Child Health Units have been commissioned at Volo and Fodzoku Health Centres in North Tongu, Volta Region, to serve more than 19,000 people. The facilities, established by Engage Now Africa-Ghana in partnership with Ghana Health Service and funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aim to improve access to safe maternal and child healthcare in communities with limited health infrastructure.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Keta residents fear fuel price hike impact on transport fares
Residents of Keta in the Volta Region have expressed mixed reactions to a fresh fuel price increase effective September 1, with many concerned about impacts on transport fares and cost of living. According to projections, petrol prices were expected to rise to about GH¢16.21–GH¢16.39 per litre, representing increases of 4.8–5 per cent, while commercial drivers await union directives on fare adjustments.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's inflation rises to 5.0% in August 2026
Ghana's year-on-year inflation increased to 5.0% in August 2026 from 4.6% in July, marking the second consecutive monthly rise, with domestic costs, housing, transport and services driving price pressure, though the rate remains 0.5 percentage points lower than August 2025.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →