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Ghana, Toyota Tsusho seal partnership to boost automotive industry
Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) to strengthen collaboration in the automotive industry.
The move is aimed at boosting green mobility and supporting industrial growth in the country.
The agreement was signed by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan.
It focuses on promoting environmentally friendly vehicles, starting with Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), as part of Ghana’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The partnership covers human resource development through technical training, knowledge transfer, and the potential establishment of a Toyota Academy in Ghana.
This initiative is expected to provide skills training and create opportunities for young people in the automotive sector.
In addition, the MoU will explore measures to expand Ghana’s automotive market while supporting the government’s broader industrialization agenda.
The Minister of trade after the signing noted that the agreement demonstrates Ghana’s commitment to becoming a competitive hub for vehicle assembly and green innovation in Africa, while deepening trade and investment ties with Japan.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Republic of Ghana, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), is set to host a fugu and kente exhibition in Lusaka, Zambia, from March 6 to 8, 2026.
The event aims to strengthen Ghana-Zambia relations while promoting Pan-Africanism and African unity.
The exhibition, set to be organised in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka, will showcase Ghanaian culture and craftsmanship, highlighting traditional textiles like kente and local wear such as fugu.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana described the event as a boost not only for cultural and economic diplomacy but also for trade and agribusiness ties between the two countries.
The exhibition will be held at the Lusaka Showgrounds, where visitors can experience Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and the African personality in action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A thanksgiving service has been held at Jehovah Shamah Assemblies of God Church in honour of Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror following his appointment as Clerk to the Parliament of Ghana.
The event brought together duty bearers, parliamentarians, family members, friends, church leaders, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate his new role and offer prayers for his success.
Church leaders used the occasion to congratulate Mr Djietror and encouraged him to serve with integrity, humility, and dedication.
They prayed for wisdom and strength for him as he assumes responsibility in supporting the work of Parliament.
They also highlighted the importance of his position in the country’s democratic governance.
Mr Djietror expressed gratitude for the support and prayers, noting that the thanksgiving service was a moment to acknowledge God’s guidance in his career.
He assured attendees of his commitment to duty, stating that he would work diligently in the interest of Parliament and the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
