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Groundwater abstractions endanger Densu River Basin – CSIR-WRI warns
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Groundwater abstractions endanger Densu River Basin – CSIR-WRI warns

Groundwater levels in the Densu River Basin are declining, according to a study by the Water Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-WRI). The study, conducted from 2020 to 2023, revealed increasing groundwater abstractions, placing stress on the resource. “Scenario analysis reveals abstractions at the current rate over 20 years without changes to recharge rate, pose risks to stream flows and ecosystems, especially under drier climate conditions,” cautioned Mr. Bismark Awinbire Akurugu, a research scientist with CSIR-WRI’s Groundwater and Geoscience Division. He presented the findings at a science engagement workshop in Accra, themed “Assessing the Potential Impacts of Abstractions and Recharge Using Numerical Groundwater Flow Modelling for t...
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Fatal accident claims five lives, injures 12 at Yamoransa   
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Fatal accident claims five lives, injures 12 at Yamoransa   

Five people have perished, with 12 others sustaining various degrees of injuries, in a fatal accident that occurred at Wakrom near Yamoransa on the Cape Coast-Accra Highway. On Monday afternoon.    The unfortunate incident occurred when a DAF truck with the registration number AW 9548-13, loaded with 700 bags of rice collided with an Accra-bound Toyota Hiace passenger vehicle registered as GC9728-21, resulting in the fatalities and injuries.    Fortunately, before the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) rescue team arrived at the scene, twelve of the victims were rescued by the people around and rushed to the Biriwa Polyclinic, but one person was later confirmed dead.    DOII Abdul Wasiu Hudu, the Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, ...
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Mahama unveils Big Push Agenda with a sod cutting for Dawhyenya-Afienya-Dodowa road construction
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Mahama unveils Big Push Agenda with a sod cutting for Dawhyenya-Afienya-Dodowa road construction

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday unveiled the Government's flagship programme dubbed, the "Big Push Agenda" for heavy infrastructure development with a sod-cutting at Afienya for the construction of the Dawhyenya-Afienya-Dodowa road in the Greater Accra Region. The project, which is being executed by OSWAL Investment Limited, is expected to be completed within 24 months. The Big Push Agenda is a massive, focused, and accelerated public investment programme, designed by the Mahama Administration to jumpstart Ghana's economic transformation by tackling critical infrastructure deficits in key sectors of the economy. The core idea is that the government must make a "Big Push" of coordinated investments in several areas at once to break the cycle of underdevelopment and create ...
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President Mahama breaks ground for Atimpoku to Aflao road under Big Push
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President Mahama breaks ground for Atimpoku to Aflao road under Big Push

President John Dramani Mahama, has broken grounds for the redevelopment of the Atimpoku to Aflao road under the Big Push Project. The 117 kilometre road will be from Atimpoku to Asikuma to Anyrawase to Ho to Denu to Aflao. President Mahama said the Big Push Project was a USD$10 billion project and there would not be a delay in the project which would start in 2025 since contractors would be paid timely. He said a Big Push Secretariat would be set up at the Presidency to monitor the projects regularly. Mr Mahama asked the citizenry to bear with the inconveniences that would come with the nationwide construction works under the Project. He said contractors were strategically positioned to ensure that there was no workload on them to enable them finish timely. Mr Mahama aske...
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Hon. Kennedy Agyapong to Speak at 2025 National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum
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Hon. Kennedy Agyapong to Speak at 2025 National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum

The Voice of Development and Empowerment in Communities (VODEC Africa) will host the National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum (NELEF) 2025 on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Auditorium, Accra, starting at 9:00 AM. The event will feature Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, renowned businessman and politician, as the keynote speaker. Held under the theme “Is There Enough Youth Empowerment? – The Gateway to Sustainable Economic Development,” the forum seeks to engage young leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and stakeholders in a national dialogue on the role of youth empowerment in driving long-term economic growth. The program is powered by VODEC Africa in partnership with FeDems, NovaPlug, PMN, and Onaire. Media partners include Adom, Citi 9...
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GCB Bank to Temporarily Close Selected Kumasi Branches on September 18
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GCB Bank to Temporarily Close Selected Kumasi Branches on September 18

GCB Bank has announced the temporary closure of several of its branches in Kumasi on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in line with a directive from the Manhyia Palace regarding the burial of the late Asantehemaa. The affected branches include Kumasi Main, Kejetia, Sofo Line, Asafo Market, Suame Magazine, Bantama, Jubilee House, Ahinsan, Tech Junction, and KNUST. In a statement, the bank assured customers that its Ejisu and Nkawie branches will remain open to serve the public during the closure. Normal banking operations across all branches in the Ashanti regional capital will resume on Friday, September 19, 2025. “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage our customers to make use of our nearby branches and alternative channels, including ATMs, mobile ...
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ARCC Issues Directives for Funeral of Late Asantehemaa
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ARCC Issues Directives for Funeral of Late Asantehemaa

The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has released a public notice outlining key directives for essential government workers and institutions as part of the funeral and burial arrangements of the late Asantehemaa, in line with directives from the Manhyia Palace. In the statement signed by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the ARCC emphasized the importance of maintaining order, security, and dignity during the period of mourning. Among the directives issued are: Identification and Uniforms – All essential government workers are required to wear their official service uniforms and carry valid identification cards at all times. Use of Official Vehicles – Essential workers are encouraged, as much as possible, to commute to and from their duty st...
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Accra Mayor Allotey Champions Youth Partnerships in Tackling Extreme Heat
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Accra Mayor Allotey Champions Youth Partnerships in Tackling Extreme Heat

“This project is a practical solution to tackling extreme heat, one of the biggest challenges facing Accra today. By combining climate innovation with community needs, we make our city more livable and support our long-term goal of sustainable transportation. Partnerships with young people are key to our success, and by collaborating with organisations like Bloomberg Philanthropies, we are advancing cities’ climate action in meaningful and lasting ways,” declared Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, Mayor of Accra, as he commended the launch of the Apata Initiative. Transforming Public Spaces with Cooling Sheds The Apata Initiative, a youth-led project of the Youth Climate Action Fund under the auspices of Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA)and supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Unit...
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Democracy Hub Announces Picket and March Against Galamsey on September 21–22
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Democracy Hub Announces Picket and March Against Galamsey on September 21–22

Civil society group Democracy Hub has formally notified authorities of its intention to hold a two-day march and picketing event to demand urgent action against illegal mining, widely known as Galamsey. The demonstration, themed #StopGalamseyNow and #Fanofom, is scheduled to take place from Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and end on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Organizers say participants will disperse by 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Purpose of the Protest According to Democracy Hub, the protest is a direct response to what the group describes as the government’s lack of conviction in tackling Galamsey, despite its devastating impact on Ghana’s environment, water bodies, and public health. They cited recent comments by President Nana Addo Dank...
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NPP Mourns Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka
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NPP Mourns Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission, who died on Thursday, September 11, 2025, after a short illness. Widely known as the “Star of Africa”, Apostle Safo was celebrated not only as a religious leader and philanthropist but also as a symbol of African ingenuity and innovation. He was the visionary behind the KOSA network of companies and the Kantanka Group of Companies, which includes Kantanka Automobile—a wholly Ghanaian-owned car manufacturer and one of Africa’s pioneering technology enterprises. In a statement signed by NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the Party described the late Apostle as a “generational inventor, agriculturist and industrialist” whose ...
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