Ghana Roundup: Drone partnership, immunisation coverage, fatal building collapse

Ghana-South Korea drone partnership

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has formalised a landmark agreement with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA) to develop Ghana's drone sector. Signed on June 24, 2025, at Kotoka International Airport, the partnership aims to establish a comprehensive roadmap for modernising and regulating drone operations in Ghana. This initiative, supported by South Korea's ODA programme and executed by KOTSA, will address national priorities in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, and accelerate Ghana's emergence as a drone technology hub in West Africa.

Ghana invites China for business collaboration

Ghana offers Chinese investors a politically stable and vast ECOWAS market of 400 million. Agyekum's rhetoric encouraged building projects in Ghana, inspired by China's transformation of its cities, and invited China to power the upcoming 24-Hour Economy launch. During the Ghana-China Business Summit 2025, Minister Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum focused on Ghana's openness to business collaborations with China aimed at industrialisation and economic growth. Highlighting the 'Big Push' initiative, the Minister presented investment opportunities in infrastructure and trade.

Minister inaugurates Ghana's transport sector boards

Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe inaugurated governing boards for the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), and Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) in Accra on June 25, 2025. Nikpe advised board members to practice good governance and collaborate with management to achieve institutional goals. Key focuses include reducing port business costs and enhancing maritime safety. The boards were advised to align with government policy for infrastructure development and efficient transport sector operations, imperative for Ghana's economic enhancement.

Ghana's immunisation milestone with Gavi

President John Dramani Mahama declared Ghana's achievement of 97% immunisation coverage in partnership with Gavi. Speaking at a summit in Brussels, Mahama highlighted efforts to reach the remaining 3% of children in remote areas. He noted Gavi's transformational role in vaccinating children in low-income countries. The partnership underlines co-financing efforts with over $67 million spent on vaccines in recent years. Ghana, aiming to wean off Gavi by 2030, is inspired by other countries to soon become a contributor to Gavi's efforts.

Fatal building collapse in Cape Coast

A building collapse in Cape Coast led to one fatality and another hospitalisation. The incident occurred on June 25, 2025, at the house owned by Allotey Jacobs. At 2:00 AM, the building collapsed, leading to the death of 74-year-old Ernestina Nduom, with her grandson receiving treatment. This is the second collapse in the region within a week. Mayor Justice George Arthur has initiated a demolition exercise for dilapidated buildings, ensuring victims receive relief and emphasising proper building maintenance to prevent future incidents.