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… Jolanda Castagna is the Chief Executive of Akka Kappa Ghana, a full-service real estate firm that has spent more than a decade building a reputation in one of West Africa’s most active property markets. …
Akka Kappa’s Jolanda Castagna honoured as Best CEO in Real Estate BrokerageJoy Online
… It described his passing as a major loss to Ghana, West Africa, and the international diplomatic community. …
ECOWAS mourns former Commission President James Victor GbehoJoy Online
… The four-day regional event, organised by the ECOWAS Commission in partnership with Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), brought together some of West Africa’s most talented cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, software developers, and digital innovators under the the …
Nigeria clinches $10,000 grand prize as 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026 ends in AccraJoy Online
… The Government has articulated an ambitious vision of positioning the country as a leading manufacturing and industrial hub within West Africa and the African Continental Free Trade Area. …
AGI partners Danish industries to advance value chain sustainabilityJoy Online
… The dynamic has really changed.” The jihadists are from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), a group that pledged allegiance to al Qaeda when it was founded in 2017 and has spent the last decade imposing itself through fear and force across the Sahel region of West Africa …
Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territoryJoy Online
… Despite producing approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually and maintaining its position as one of West Africa’s leading cashew-producing countries, Mr. …
Ghana must prioritise local cashew processing to unlock jobs, boost export earnings – ACPGJoy Online
… The award, to be conferred by the African Leadership Organisation (UK) Limited and the Editorial Board of African Leadership Magazine, follows a rigorous merit-based evaluation and recognises Dr Donkor’s exceptional stewardship and transformative impact on West Africa’s developme …
Dr George Donkor wins prestigious African Development Finance Leadership AwardJoy Online
… It served as a vital platform for networking and deal-making in a sector projected to grow significantly in West Africa.
Italy commits to Ghana’s development with a strong showcase at WAMPEX 2026Daily Guide
… Abebrese, known for her advocacy for African cinema, said her concern stems from a recent exchange sparked by Nana Akua Addo — who she described as “undoubtedly the queen of red carpet fashion, certainly from West Africa.” The tension was reignited when Nana Akua referenced a 201 …
Let’s Do Better – Ama K. Abebrese Speaks On Nana Akua, Yvonne FeudBusiness & Financial Times
By Joshua AMLANU West Africa’s ambition to expand regional gas infrastructure and lower energy costs will depend on resolving payment risks, strengthening cross-border cooperation and attracting private investment into new projects, speakers at the 2026 West Africa Gas Summit sai …
Investment, payment security key to regional gas expansionJolanda Castagna, Chief Executive of Akka Kappa Ghana, received the Best CEO of the Year award in the Real Estate Brokerage category at the 10th CEO Summit. The recognition acknowledges her leadership of a full-service real estate firm that has built its reputation over more than a decade in Ghana's property market.
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Jolanda Castagna, Chief Executive of Akka Kappa Ghana, received the Best CEO of the Year award in the Real Estate Brokerage category at the 10th CEO Summit. The recognition acknowledges her leadership of a full-service real estate firm that has built its reputation over more than a decade in Ghana's property market.
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The ECOWAS Commission has expressed condolences on the death of former Commission President Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, describing his passing as a major loss to Ghana, West Africa, and the international diplomatic community. Gbeho served as ECOWAS Commission President from February 2010 to March 2012 and held several high-profile positions including Ghana's Foreign Minister and UN Ambassador.
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Nigeria's team "Error" won the 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026, organised by the ECOWAS Commission and Ghana's Cyber Security Authority in Accra, securing the $10,000 grand prize. The four-day event brought together cybersecurity professionals from 12 ECOWAS member states who developed solutions to regional cybersecurity challenges including ransomware, phishing, and fraud.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries and the Confederation of Danish Industries have launched the Sustainable African Value Chain Initiative (SAVI) to help Ghanaian businesses integrate sustainability principles into their operations and value chains through capacity-building, technical assistance, and peer learning.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al Qaeda-linked group controlling territory in Mali, has shifted toward less violent methods, focusing on collecting taxes on crops and livestock and distributing aid to the poor, rather than issuing threats as they did five years ago. The group has grown stronger since Mali's 2020 military coup led to the expulsion of French and U.N. forces and has demonstrated its power through coordinated attacks across the country.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana has called for greater support for domestic cashew processing, arguing that increased value addition is critical to job creation and export earnings. Despite producing approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, only a small proportion is processed locally, limiting the country's capture of full economic value from the commodity.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development announced that its President and Chairman, Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has been named recipient of the Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership Award – Regional Integration & Economic Transformation at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards 2026. EBID has also been positioned as a Strategic Development Finance Partner of the ALM Africa Summit 2026, and Dr Donkor will serve as Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the awards ceremony on 3 July 2026 in London.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Italy has unveiled its national pavilion at the West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX), demonstrating its commitment to Ghana's development in the mining, energy, and industrial sectors. The participation aligns with Italy's Mattei Plan for Africa and builds on its historical contributions to Ghana, including the Akosombo Dam and energy collaborations.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Filmmaker and actress Ama K. Abebrese has called for unity in Ghana's film industry following a renewed feud between actress Nana Akua Addo and producer Yvonne Nelson. Abebrese criticized the exchange as unnecessary, arguing that dragging up a 2017 comment throws negative light on what should be a positive moment and urges both women to focus on building the industry rather than revisiting old remarks.
12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
At the 2026 West Africa Gas Summit in Accra, officials and industry leaders said regional gas integration requires stronger commercial frameworks and private investment to lower energy costs and support industrialisation across West Africa. The West African Gas Pipeline, which transports gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Togo and Benin, demonstrates successful regional cooperation that could be expanded further.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Seequent, a global leader in subsurface earth modelling and data management software, is expanding its presence in West Africa, with Ghana serving as a key hub. The company's Regional Manager for West Africa credits Ghana's diverse mineral base, credible regulatory framework, and relentless exploration activity as reasons for the region's strategic importance to Seequent's operations.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Ghana Gas CEO Judith Adjobah Blay highlighted the company's role in Ghana's energy security, noting it supplies about 84 percent of fuel used in thermal power generation and has achieved estimated annual fuel cost savings of US$1.3 billion. She also outlined Ghana Gas's participation in regional energy projects including the West African Gas Pipeline and the proposed African Atlantic Gas Pipeline.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana should introduce a "rainfall tax"—an environmental financing mechanism requiring developments with impermeable surfaces (rooftops, concrete compounds, parking areas) to contribute toward managing rainwater runoff, as an alternative to treating flooding as an annual emergency requiring ad-hoc relief spending.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Deputy Minister for Transport Dorcas Affo-Toffey visited Meridian Port Services at Tema Port and praised the company's significant investments and modern technology, describing the facility as one of West Africa's most modern and well-equipped ports.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Ghana Water Institute, a subsidiary focused on water-sector training, research, consultancy and professional development in West Africa. The institute evolved from Ghana Water Training Schools established in 1965.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Oxfam, a global non-state organization operating in more than 70 countries, works with African partners and communities to reduce inequality and address food security through humanitarian assistance, livelihood rebuilding, and advocacy for fairer policies. According to Deputy Director Assalama Dawalak Sidi, Africa's four richest billionaires hold more wealth ($57.4 billion) than half the continent's 750 million people.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Maxceeda Ghana was highlighted as a standout exhibitor at the 10th Beauty, Cosmetics & Wellness West Africa expo held at UPSA Auditorium from June 3–5, 2026, with participants praising the company's innovative beauty, wellness, and lifestyle products and its commitment to quality and accessibility.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Maxceeda Ghana was a standout exhibitor at the 10th Beauty, Cosmetics & Wellness West Africa expo held June 3–5 at UPSA Auditorium, where participants and industry stakeholders praised the company's innovative beauty, wellness, and lifestyle products and its commitment to quality and customer care.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The African Development Bank projects Ghana will grow at 5.0% in 2026 and 5.4% in 2027, down from an estimated 5.8% in 2025, but warns the country faces an investment financing gap of about 9% of GDP due to high public debt and low domestic revenue.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Development Bank projects Ghana's GDP growth at 5.0% in 2026 and 5.4% in 2027, supported by improved confidence and macroeconomic management, but warns the country faces an estimated investment financing gap of about 9% of GDP due to high public debt and low domestic revenue.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's large-scale mining sector contributed more than GH¢22.22 billion to the economy in 2025 despite global challenges including geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The sector supported 13,819 direct jobs, spent about US$4.2 billion on local procurement, and invested US$88.6 million in community development initiatives.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition called for stronger private sector involvement in financing gas infrastructure across West Africa, arguing that governments cannot alone meet the sector's capital demands. He noted that many regional gas projects are technically sound but struggle to reach financial close due to weak project preparation frameworks and limited investment readiness.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on 29 May 2026, which retains penalties for same-sex relations and introduces sanctions against the promotion of LGBT activities. An investment banker argues that diversity and inclusion have become economic issues in a global talent economy, positioning Ghana's legislative stance as a matter of economic strategy rather than solely social policy.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb have transformed Accra's property market, particularly in areas like East Legon and Osu, creating economic benefits through tourism and property owner income but raising concerns about housing affordability and rental availability for residents amid rising rents and prices.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The fifth edition of the West Africa Pharma and Healthcare Expo opened in Accra with calls for government, private sector, and development partners to advance Ghana's position as a hub for health sector investment and local manufacturing. The three-day event brought together healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical leaders, policymakers, and investors, with the Ministry of Health disclosing plans for Ghana to produce its first locally manufactured vaccine next year.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Ghana has urged policymakers and citizens to tackle plastic pollution and poor waste disposal practices, which are contributing to flooding, environmental degradation and public health risks across the sub-region. He called for investment in sustainable waste management systems, environmental education, recycling initiatives and stricter enforcement of sanitation laws during a beach clean-up exercise in Accra on Saturday as part of ECOWAS's 50th anniversary celebrations.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
West African leaders and partners at an investment roundtable in Ghana called for increased regional investment in rice production to improve food security, reduce imports, and create jobs, with a target of achieving rice self-sufficiency by 2035. The roundtable identified investment opportunities across the rice value chain including irrigation, seed systems, machinery, milling, and storage.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece proposes a "rainfall tax"—an environmental financing mechanism requiring developments with extensive impermeable surfaces like rooftops, concrete compounds, and parking areas to contribute to the cost of managing rainwater runoff they generate. The article argues that urban flooding in Ghana is increasingly linked to rapid replacement of natural vegetation with concrete surfaces and building on natural waterways.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Ahovi, a climate communication specialist and Editor of Business Week Ghana, has called for stronger international collaboration to accelerate climate action, stating that global partnerships are crucial for translating commitments under World Environment Day, the Climate Change Action Now initiative and the post-COP29 agenda into tangible outcomes. He highlighted that international cooperation offers opportunities for Ghana, West Africa and other developing regions to access climate finance, technology, research partnerships and capacity-building support needed to tackle climate change.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 5th edition of the West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo has opened in Accra, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from across the globe and expected to attract between 4,000 and 5,000 professional visitors, reinforcing Ghana's position as a healthcare investment hub in West Africa.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →