President of the Chamber for Local Governance, Richard Fiadomor, has blamed tricycle operators, popularly known as Aboboya, for the increasing number of illegal waste-dumping sites in Accra and other major cities. According to him, the activities of some Aboboya operators have contributed significantly to the sanitation challenges confronting urban areas, as they dump waste at […]
Zoomlion Ghana Limited warmly welcomes and fully endorses the Government’s declaration of Friday, 10th July 2026 and Saturday, 11th July 2026 as National General Cleaning Days in the flood-affected regions of the country. We commend His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for this bold, timely, and decisive intervention following the recent floods. The directive demonstrates […]
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has held an emergency meeting with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Environmental Health Officers and Waste Management Directors from the Greater Accra Region to coordinate preparations for the upcoming Presidential National General Cleaning Exercise. The meeting was convened with regards to the recent flooding […]
Let Love Lead NGO has extended humanitarian support to victims affected by the recent floods in Accra while renewing its call for greater community action to prevent the devastating impact of flooding in the capital. On July 5 2026, a team from the non-governmental organisation embarked on a post-flood assessment mission to evaluate the extent […]
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) to support the development of the proposed John Dramani Mahama Presidential Library and Legacy Centre (JDM-PLLC). The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Muniru […]
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the legal representative of Frederick Kumi, popularly known as “Abu Trica,” has made an oral application to the High Court in Accra to order the Attorney-General to grant him access to his client. This comes after the court ordered the extradition of Kumi to the United States to face charges in an alleged […]
President John Dramani Mahama has declared Friday, July 10, 2026, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in the seven regions affected by the recent floods. The exercise, being organised under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, is aimed at mobilising citizens to clean their communities and reduce the risk of […]
Nana Ama Bonsu has been officially outdoored as the new Asantehemaa (Queen Mother of Asante), succeeding the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The traditional ceremony took place on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, marking a significant moment in the history of the Asante Kingdom. Her unveiling as the 15th Asantehemaa […]
Ghanaian blogger and humanitarian Jullie Jay-Kanz has been named an Awardee at the 5th Global Women Leadership Summit & Awards 2026, recognizing women who are driving change across the world. The summit, held under the theme “Celebrating Women Leading the Future: AI, Innovation & Impact”, will bring together global leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to […]
The National Disaster Management Organisation has confirmed that 34 people have died across the country following the devastating floods that occurred on Monday, June 29. Out of the figure, 12 deaths were recorded in Accra, while the remaining fatalities were reported from other parts of the country affected by the floods. The Director of Inspectorate […]
The Ministry of Finance has transferred GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to the National Disaster Management Committee to support emergency relief and flood mitigation efforts following the recent devastating floods that affected parts of the country. The release of the funds follows a directive by President John Dramani Mahama to Finance Minister Dr Cassiel […]
In a keynote address that cut far deeper than ceremonial expectation, Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority, used Tuesday’s inauguration of Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana’s Seventh Cohort to issue what amounted to a quiet but urgent indictment of a culture of institutional silence that he argued sits at the […]
