… In January 2025, Ghana Water shut its Bonsa headworks, which supplied about 75 per cent of the drinking water for Tarkwa Nsuaem, because illegal mining had so polluted the river that, in the plant manager’s words, it had become “just mud”. …
… extension of the period for exporters to repatriate export proceeds from 60 to 90 days, describing the measure as important support for businesses seeking to expand their export operations. “Since she came, I must say that we have taken a lot of complaints to her from Ghana Water …
… He also disclosed that the company’s fire hydrants were empty at the time of the incident. “But all our hydrants (at Duraplast) were also empty,” he said, adding that the company had to contact Ghana Water for emergency support. …
… Beyond the damage to roads and bridges, he said efforts were also being made to prevent a possible water-related health crisis in the affected communities. “We have engaged Ghana Water to supply strategic water to some areas so that people don’t depend on their traditional source …
… Beyond the damage to roads and bridges, he said efforts were also being made to prevent a possible water-related health crisis in the affected communities. “We have engaged Ghana Water to supply strategic water to some areas so that people don’t depend on their traditional source …
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) returned to profitability in 2025, overturning a GH¢3.06 billion net loss recorded in 2024 to post a net profit of GH¢635.23 million. …
… He said Ghana Water has given assurances that the pipeline linking the Daboase plant to the twin cities will also be expanded as part of the second phase of the project. …
An opinion piece argues that developing societies, including Ghana, see their problems clearly but defend the habits causing them—complaining of corruption while admiring unexplained wealth, condemning indiscipline while seeking personal exemptions, and denouncing environmental destruction while protecting those responsible.
An opinion piece argues that developing societies, including Ghana, see their problems clearly but defend the habits causing them—complaining of corruption while admiring unexplained wealth, condemning indiscipline while seeking personal exemptions, and denouncing environmental destruction while protecting those responsible.
President Mahama commended Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare for her active engagement with businesses and efforts to address manufacturing and industrial challenges. He cited the ministry's redesignation to include agribusiness and industry as an effort to give the industrial sector stronger representation and a voice within government.
An opinion piece criticizes the contradiction of unreliable water and electricity supply in Ghana while utility bills arrive punctually; residents in Gbetsile protested unreliable water service paired with reliable billing, and the author describes his experience of receiving steady electricity charges despite installing solar panels that reduced his grid dependence.
Duraplast Limited says a fire at one of its facilities on October 1 has been brought under control with no threat to operations. The company thanked emergency agencies and stakeholders for their support and announced it would resume work on Monday, October 5.
A massive fire broke out in the North Industrial Area at Avenor in Accra on October 1, 2026, starting around 7:30 a.m. and spreading into plastics manufacturing firm Duraplast Ghana, destroying its pipe stock and water storage tanks. Firefighters faced obstacles including cargo trucks blocking access routes and empty fire hydrants at the facility.
The Member of Parliament for Buem says his constituency has been severely affected by flooding over the weekend that has displaced more than 3,000 residents in the Hohoe Municipality, with more than 400 homes affected after the River Dayi overflowed its banks. Mr Adams described the situation as "pretty terrible," citing heavy rainfall in Togo that caused the river to rise significantly.
The Member of Parliament for Buem says his constituency has been severely affected by flooding that displaced more than 3,000 residents in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region over the weekend, with the River Dayi overflowing and more than 400 homes affected after heavy rainfall in Togo.
Ghana's US$125 million Teshie Nungua desalination plant, designed to produce 60,000 cubic metres of potable water daily, is shut and has become a liability of roughly US$235 million due to arbitration awards. The plant failed because Ghana Water was buying desalinated water at GH¢6.75 per cubic metre while selling at GH¢1.47, an unsustainable model, though commercial tanker water in Accra costs GH¢90–GH¢110 per cubic metre.
Ghana Water Limited returned to profitability in 2025, posting a net profit of GH¢635.23 million after recording a GH¢3.06 billion net loss in 2024, driven largely by a GH¢2.05 billion foreign exchange gain. Operating revenue increased 2.76 per cent to GH¢2.11 billion, while operating profit reached GH¢748.31 million from an operating loss of GH¢2.95 billion the previous year.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission is bringing together road contractors and utility service providers to address damage to water and other utility infrastructure during road construction under the Big Push programme. Utility providers will be required to share maps of major pipelines and transmission lines with contractors, and those who damage critical infrastructure will bear restoration costs.
The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly has started construction of 15 mechanised boreholes across the municipality, with 39 more planned to reach a total target of 54 boreholes. The project aims to improve access to safe drinking water in communities, schools, and health facilities where water shortages are currently a challenge.