April 16
Ghana: Assessing the Economic Impact of Akosombo, Kpong Dams Spillage
An estimated GH¢1.6bn agricultural livelihoods were lost due to the Akosombo/ Kpong dams spillage that affected eight districts in the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Ghana: Suddenly
The greatest and perhaps longest to explain anomaly would have occurred if the dam's spillage had not been politicised. My sense shelves on hold the political onslaughts behind… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Ghana: Weija Dam Under Siege! ...Minister Warns Encroachers to Stay Away
The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Dr Freda Prempeh, has warned encroachers building close to the WeijaDam to desist from it or risk being prosecuted, and their… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Ghana: GWCL Celebrates 3 Customers for Prompt Payment of Bills
Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has celebrated three customers in Takoradi in the Western Region for their prompt payment of bills, loyalty and commitment to the company. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Ghana: Akosombo Dam Spillage - 7 Districts Hit By Floods ...Farmlands, Houses, Other Properties Affected in Greater Accra, Eastern, Volta Regions
The past few days have been devastating for several communities along the banks of the Volta River as farmlands, houses and properties running into several thousands of Ghana cedis… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Ghana: Akosombo, Kpong Dams Spillage - Govt Sets Up Inter-Ministerial Committee to Coordinate Response
In response to the devastation caused by the recent spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams, a 13-member inter-ministerial committee has been established to coordinate… Read more »
Ghana: Akosombo Dam Spillage - Former President Mahama Urges Support for Victims
Former President John Dramani Mahama, has entreated the Volta River Authority (VRA) to quicken up rescue and support efforts to bring relief to persons affected by the spillage of… Read more »
Ghana: Army Rescues 1,800 Akosombo Dam Spillage Victims
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has as of yesterday rescued 1,800 persons at Mempe, and Aaveyime in the Volta Region affected by floods as a result of the spillage of the Akosombo and… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Ghana: FAO Calls for Concerted Efforts in Managing Water Resources
THE Assistant Director-General of the Food Agricultural Organisation (FAO), Dr Abebe Haile-Gabriel, has called for concerted effort in managing the country's water resources. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Ghana: Enforce By-Laws to Address Sanitation Challenges, Authorities Told
Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have been told to fully enforce their bye-laws in addressing sanitation challenges confronting the nation. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Ghana: KRASEC Students Abandon Classes in Search of Potable Water
The Krachi Senior High School (KRASEC) in the Krachi Municipality of the Oti Region, has been hit by acute water shortage as boreholes on campus which are their only sources of… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Ghana: Deputy Chief of Staff Provides Boreholes to 7 C'nities in Zabzugu
The Deputy Chief of Staff, Alhaji Aliu Fawaz, on Sunday inaugurated mechanised boreholes for seven communities in the Zabzugu Districts of the Northern Region. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Ghana: Anyako-Konu C'nity Gets Potable Water
A water project for Anyako-Konu community in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region was last Friday inaugurated by the Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Letsa. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Ghana: President Inaugurates Ꞓ11.5m Water Projects for 95 C'nities in V/R
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has inaugurated the third phase of the District Water Supply Project for 95 communities at Adaklu-Waya in the Volta Region. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Ghana: Five-Year Project to Provide Sustainable Water, Sanitation Services Launched
A five-year research and learning project aimed at equipping state institutions and service providers towards the provision of sustainable water and sanitation services in the… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Ghana: WASH Project Launched to Transform Water Resources Management
The Ghana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector Development Programme (GWASHSDP) 2021-2030 has launched in Accra to transform water resources management in Ghana. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Ghana: Efforts to Improve Sanitation Imperative
As humans, we need toilet facilities to defaecate into and so such facilities are commonplace in homes and public buildings, particularly in high-income countries. Read more »
Ghana: Prioritise Water Projects - WB
The World Bank is asking Ghana to prioritise water projects with funding from the bank. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Ghana: PURC Justifies Increase in Utility Tariffs
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has justified the recent increases in utility tariffs, saying it is critical to keep utility service providers in operation,… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Ghana: Sanitation Ministry Recommits to Strengthening WASH Systems Nationwide
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources has reiterated its commitment to step up moves to strengthen Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems in the country. Read more »
May 12, 2023
Ghana: Expedite Action On Improved WASH Facilities and Services - Child Diplomat
Stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) sector have been urged to take expedite action towards ensuring thatchildren have access to improved WASH facilities and… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Ghana: Gavikope Gets Borehole Water Facility
Gavikope and its neighbouring areas in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region have benefited from a borehole water facility by the Vodafone Ghana Foundation's Kindred… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Ghana: Tema Customers Owe GWCL Gh¢140 Million
Customers in Tema alone owe the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) a total of GH¢140 million out of the about GH¢800 million owed by customers across the country. Read more »
March 17, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire Reinforce Security On Water Resources
The governments of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire have pledged to co-ordinate and reinforce security operations at their borders to prevent activities that affect the quality of the Bia… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Preventing Future Water Scarcity in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) estimates that, four billion people, almost two thirds of the world's population experience severe water scarcity for at least one… Read more »