The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, says the government will deploy the Ghana Armed Forces’ 48 Engineers Regiment to undertake emergency drainage clearance and support flood recovery operations following the recent downpour in parts of the country. “We have engaged the Acting Defence Minister to deploy the 48 Engineers to undertake the necessary clearance […]
President John Dramani Mahama Monday announced relief funds for flood victims, demolition of structures obstructing major waterways and other tougher measures to permanently address Accra’s perennial flooding. The President, therefore, directed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), in collaboration with the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, to identify all structures obstructing major drainage […]
Police officers have been deployed across South Africa because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged those planning to take part to do so without “intimidation, threats or ultimatums”. The planned protests mark an unofficial deadline set by campaigners for all undocumented foreigner to leave the country. Many have […]
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that more rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across southern Ghana, barely a day after severe flooding claimed lives and displaced residents in parts of Accra. In an impact-based weather update issued on Tuesday, June 30, GMet said a slow-moving rainstorm observed off the coast of Benin is expected […]
A woman and two children have been found dead in floodwaters at Dome following the heavy rains that triggered widespread flooding across parts of the Greater Accra Region. The three bodies were recovered after floodwaters inundated sections of the community, adding to the growing death toll from Monday’s devastating floods. The identities of the victims […]
Fuel prices are expected to fall significantly from Wednesday, July 1, as global crude oil prices decline and the cedi records a marginal gain against the US dollar. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) says the combined effect of falling crude prices and currency movements will translate into lower pump prices for petrol, diesel, and […]
The Benkasa community in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region turned into a state of shock and grief, when a 40-year-old mentally impaired man allegedly butchered his 70-year-old biological father. The heartbreaking incident happened on Friday, June 26, 2026, and the police had since arrested and placed suspect Johnson Kwaku Amankona in custody. Suspect Amankona allegedly murdered his father, Atta Jacob when he accompanied him to the […]
Tomato traders at the Asafo and Roman Hill markets in Kumasi have appealed to the Government to implement urgent measures to revive Ghana’s tomato industry to ensure year-round local production, stabilise prices and reduce dependence on imports. The traders said sustained investment in the sector would guarantee a stable supply of tomatoes, improve marketing opportunities, and strengthen food […]
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to rehabilitate the historic Cape Coast Castle to enhance its tourism appeal and preserve its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He assured that the Government would allocate adequate funds in the 2027 Budget to give the monument a facelift, following concerns about its deteriorating condition and threats by UNESCO […]
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the government is in active discussions with an investor to revive the long-dormant Komenda Sugar Factory. Speaking during his tour of the Central Region on Saturday, June 27, the President explained that efforts to restart the factory actually began before his administration assumed office, building on initial engagements […]
