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Ghana Steel Plant Cuts Imports 30%, Creates 10,000 Jobs
InnovationFeb 21

Ghana Steel Plant Cuts Imports 30%, Creates 10,000 Jobs

Ghana just commissioned Africa's largest steel manufacturing facility, a game-changing expansion that will slash the nation's foreign steel imports by up to 30% while creating thousands of jobs. The B5 Plus plant now powers a bold vision: manufacturing for Africa, by Africa.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Hyundai to Build Auto Plant in Ghana, New University Planned
Global NewsJun 4

Hyundai to Build Auto Plant in Ghana, New University Planned

South Korea's Hyundai is investing in a major manufacturing facility in Ghana, part of a partnership that also includes building a new university focused on science and technology. The moves signal growing confidence in West Africa's industrial potential and could create thousands of jobs.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Ghana Students Build Working Bicycle in Skills Breakthrough
InnovationApr 23

Ghana Students Build Working Bicycle in Skills Breakthrough

Technical students in Accra assembled a fully functional bicycle from scratch, marking a major win for hands-on education in Ghana. The project shows how classroom learning can translate into real-world manufacturing skills.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Gets Africa's Largest Drone Factory by June 2026
InnovationApr 20

Ghana Gets Africa's Largest Drone Factory by June 2026

A Nigerian startup is building Africa's biggest drone manufacturing plant in Ghana, creating 120 engineering jobs while giving the continent new tools to protect itself. Terra Industries aims to produce 50,000 drones annually by 2028, all designed and built on African soil.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup3 min read
Ghana Plans to Build Batteries, Not Just Mine Lithium
SolutionsJun 4

Ghana Plans to Build Batteries, Not Just Mine Lithium

Ghana is refusing to export its lithium as raw material, instead building a full battery manufacturing industry at home. The West African nation aims to capture the entire value chain from mining to producing batteries for electric vehicles.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Building Vaccine Hub to Reduce Africa's Import Need
InnovationAug 6

Ghana Building Vaccine Hub to Reduce Africa's Import Need

Ghana is developing a regulatory framework to become West Africa's vaccine manufacturing hub, reducing the continent's dependence on imported medicines. The move comes after COVID-19 exposed how vulnerable African nations are when global supply chains break down.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana's Car Industry Creates 1,700 Jobs, Cuts Imports
SolutionsJul 21

Ghana's Car Industry Creates 1,700 Jobs, Cuts Imports

Ghana is building a thriving automotive industry that's creating thousands of jobs while saving the country $1.5 billion spent on vehicle imports each year. Seven assembly plants now produce vehicles for brands like Volkswagen and Toyota, transforming Ghana into West Africa's emerging car hub.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Breaks Ground on $250M Glass Factory Creating 6,000 Jobs
InnovationFeb 26

Ghana Breaks Ground on $250M Glass Factory Creating 6,000 Jobs

Ghana just launched construction of West Africa's largest float glass manufacturing facility, creating nearly 6,000 jobs and marking a major shift from importing to producing. The $250 million investment represents one of the biggest industrial projects in the nation's history.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Nigerian Startup Opens $34M Drone Factory in Ghana
InnovationApr 21

Nigerian Startup Opens $34M Drone Factory in Ghana

A Nigerian defense tech company is building a 34,000-square-foot drone manufacturing plant in Ghana that will create 120 engineering jobs and produce 50,000 units annually by 2026. Terra Industries is betting that African-made defense technology can bring lasting peace to a continent facing rising security challenges.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
Ghana Signs $8B in Projects to Create 1.7M Jobs by 2028
SolutionsJun 11

Ghana Signs $8B in Projects to Create 1.7M Jobs by 2028

Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Authority just locked in four major infrastructure projects worth over $8 billion that could create 1.7 million jobs within two years. The bold plan aims to double manufacturing output while positioning the West African nation as a continental trade leader.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
SportsFeb 26

Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes

Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Cylinder Company Jumps from 6K to 50K Refurbishments
SolutionsApr 21

Ghana Cylinder Company Jumps from 6K to 50K Refurbishments

A Ghanaian manufacturing company has increased its gas cylinder safety refurbishment capacity nearly tenfold in just one year. The expansion will help bring safer cooking fuel to millions while protecting the environment.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
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SolutionsJan 26

Ghana Pushes Clean Transport After $98M Auto Investment

Ghana's booming automotive sector just attracted nearly $100 million from global manufacturers, and now the country is racing to make its vehicle fleet one of Africa's cleanest. With seven new assembly plants ready to roll, the West African nation has a chance to lead the continent in sustainable transport.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Ghana Opens $500K Startup Loans for Young Entrepreneurs
SolutionsMay 14

Ghana Opens $500K Startup Loans for Young Entrepreneurs

Ghana just launched a nationwide program offering young people startup loans up to $500,000, free digital training, and guaranteed internships. The 24-Hour Economy initiative aims to transform youth opportunity across agriculture, manufacturing, and tech sectors.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read
Nigerian Drone Maker Opens Ghana Factory, Eyes 50K Units
InnovationApr 21

Nigerian Drone Maker Opens Ghana Factory, Eyes 50K Units

Terra Industries is bringing drone manufacturing to West Africa with a new 34,000-square-foot factory in Ghana. The Nigerian defense-tech startup plans to produce 50,000 drones by 2028 while training over 120 engineers across both countries.

TechCabal2 min read
Ghana Launches Shea Hub to Empower 7,000 Women
SolutionsFeb 2

Ghana Launches Shea Hub to Empower 7,000 Women

President Mahama launched a world-class agro-industrial hub in Ghana's Upper West Region that will transform shea butter production and lift thousands of women out of poverty. The project shifts women from raw extraction to value-added manufacturing, creating round-the-clock jobs while protecting the environment.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Tech Hub to Link Korean Innovation with Africa
SolutionsJun 1

Ghana Tech Hub to Link Korean Innovation with Africa

A 1,000-acre smart technology park near Ghana's capital will create over 100,000 jobs while connecting Korean companies with African markets. The Vilacesti project aims to become operational within a decade, blending education, AI, and manufacturing innovation.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Ghana Creates 27,000 Jobs with New Garment Factories
SolutionsJan 22

Ghana Creates 27,000 Jobs with New Garment Factories

Ghana is launching three new garment factories that will create 27,000 jobs for workers who need minimal training to start. The government-backed initiative strengthens the country's industrial growth while tackling unemployment head-on.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Japan Grants Ghana $20M to Boost Northern Healthcare
Health & WellnessFeb 24

Japan Grants Ghana $20M to Boost Northern Healthcare

Ghana and Japan just signed a $20 million agreement to improve healthcare access in Ghana's Northern Region, bringing better equipped hospitals and services to underserved communities. The funding speeds up an ongoing project aimed at closing the healthcare gap between regions.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana's New Sports Fund Promises Stable Athlete Support
SolutionsFeb 27

Ghana's New Sports Fund Promises Stable Athlete Support

Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read

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