BOLDEN African News · Saturday 7 November 2026
Ghana shortlists seven firms from 47 for the proposed Keta Port
President John Dramani Mahama said on 7 November, at the Hogbetsotso Festival, that seven companies had been shortlisted after due diligence from 47 that submitted expressions of interest in partnering with Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority on the proposed Keta Port in the Volta Region. The next phase is finalising project designs and securing financing for construction. The seven firms were not named.
Why it matters
The shortlist moves the Volta Region port proposal to the design and financing stage, although no funding has yet been announced.
Source: Citi Newsroom · 8 November 2026