Category: Transport
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Marshal all resources to improve road safety – Minister to NRSA board
The Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has urged the newly constituted board of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to assemble all the necessary resources needed to tackle the issue of road carnage in Ghana. Touting the country’s efforts in ensuring road safety, the Minister at the inauguration ceremony on Friday, September 10, 2021,…
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Bus-booking app Plentywaka acquires Stabus; expands operations to Ghana
Africa’s public transportation sector is gradually evolving with the emergence of new technology-driven modes of transportation. To speed up the pace of this evolution, bus-hailing platform, Plentywaka, which provides hassle-free shared rides on-demand, has announced its merger with Stabus, one of Ghana’s leading mobility startups. The move by the Toronto-based platform to take over Stabus…
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We’ll ensure VW’s investment in Ghana yields results – Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has assured Volkswagen (VW) Ghana of its commitment to the success of the company, along with other automobile companies in the country. The remarks were made when the new Chairman and Managing Director of the Volkswagen Group for Sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Robert Cisek, paid a courtesy call on the President at…
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Air traffic in Ghana is beginning to pick up – Yofi Grant
Air traffic in the post COVID-19 era in Ghana has started picking up gradually. That’s according to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Yofi Grant. The volume of air traffic and its attendant effects on foreign direct investments and international commercial activity is expected to boost the Ghanaian economy. This…
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United Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between Washington D.C. and Accra
United Airlines has inaugurated a three-times-weekly service between its hub at the Washington Dulles International Airport and the Kotoka International Airport, celebrating the arrival of its first flight to Accra nine years after exiting Ghana. United was welcomed back to Ghana on Saturday, May 15. The new service is being operated with a state-of-the-art Boeing…
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Ghana’s 77th passport position warrants more visa-free treaties – Aviation analyst
Aviation analyst, Sean Mendis, has attributed Ghana’s 77th passport ranking to its relationship with other African countries. According to Mr. Mendis, unlike other European countries, African countries remain at a lower ranking as they still haven’t signed enough treaties with their neighbours to allow for free entry without a visa by its citizens. “I think…
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Africa World Airlines promises commercial flights to Ho in three weeks after test flight
Africa World Airlines, on Thursday, April 15, 2021, received a rousing welcome at the Ho Airport as the airline test flew the route ahead of the commencement of commercial flights to the Airport. The company is set to start plying the route three weeks from now. Aside from the green plains and beautiful landscape that…
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Africa World Airline to embark on test flight to Ho airport today
After years of lying fallow, the Ho airport will host its first commercial test flight on Thursday afternoon. The news of the landing of Africa World Airline’s commercial airbus at the Ho airport, according to industry players, will present tremendous opportunities for the local economy and also enhance tourism in the region. “As the region…
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Don’t engage quack engineers – Engineering Council warns public
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The Engineering Council has admonished the public to refrain from engaging the services of engineering professionals not registered under the Council. The public is to inspect registration certificates issued by the Engineering Council from engineers, be it, Civil Engineers, Auto Mechanic Engineers, Electoral Engineers, etc. The 9 member council established under Act 819, LI 2410…
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Don’t retaliate over British Airways route change – Government advised
Government has been advised against taking any reciprocal action against British Airways in response to the expected rerouting of London-Accra-London flights from the London Heathrow Airport to the London Gatwick Airport. Earlier this year, British Airways announced it was shelving its decision to operate its Ghana Services from the Gatwick Airport for passengers travelling on…