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Ghana Water Company Limited

Also known as: GWCL

Ghana Water Company Limited — water utility providing drinking water supply to major urban centers and implementing large-scale infrastructure projects backed by international funding.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    The Ghana Water Company Limited and other institutions within the sector must, therefore, receive the financial, technical and political support needed to expand and modernise water infrastructure nationwide.

    Editorial: Water Security Is National Security
  3. Joy Online

    Nationwide, the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has repeatedly warned that the high turbidity (muddiness) of rivers caused by galamsey increases treatment costs by over 300%.

    Tano North MP sounds alarm over galamsey devastation, accuses officials of shielding perpetrators
  4. April 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The former Managing Director of Ghana Water Company Limited, Clifford A. Braimah, is set to embark on a constituency tour across the Savannah Region as part of preparations to formally declare his intention to contest the party’s regional chairmanship position.

    Former GWL MD begins constituency tour ahead of Savannah NPP chairmanship race
  6. Joy Online

    The former Managing Director of Ghana Water Company Limited, Clifford A. Braimah, is set to embark on a constituency tour across the Savannah Region as part of preparations to formally declare his intention to contest the party’s regional chairmanship position.

    Clifford Braimah eyes Savannah NPP chairmanship, launches grassroots tour
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    He disclosed that all the water hydrants in the Sunyani Municipality had run out of water because Ghana Water Company Limited had stopped supplying them water for some time now.

    Fire destroys Sunyani District Court B
  8. Joy Online

    Accompanying the delegation were officials of Ghana Water Company Limited, Community Water and Sanitation Agency, Zoomlion Company Limited and other key stakeholders to respond to queries raised.

    Central Region MMDAs urge government to stop Zoomlion fumigation deductions from source
Society

Atwima Kwanwoma DCE seeks Italian partnerships for water projects

The News

The District Chief Executive for Atwima Kwanwoma has engaged Italian water technology companies at an Italy-Ghana Water Technology Workshop to explore partnerships and improve water supply systems in the district. The workshop, organised by the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with BolognaFiere and Accadueo, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss modern water treatment technologies and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

23 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 23 July

  1. Atwima Kwanwoma DCE seeks Italian partnerships for water projects

    The District Chief Executive for Atwima Kwanwoma has engaged Italian water technology companies at an Italy-Ghana Water Technology Workshop to explore partnerships and improve water supply systems in the district. The workshop, organised by the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with BolognaFiere and Accadueo, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss modern water treatment technologies and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

    23 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Suame MP rates NDC government's galamsey fight 1/10

    John Darko, MP for Suame and Minority Legal Counsel, has criticized the NDC government's campaign against illegal mining as ineffective, rating it 1 out of 10, citing continued water pollution and lack of improvement despite the government's assurances.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Roads Minister warns contractors of contract termination for delays

    The Minister for Roads and Highways has warned contractors that contracts will be terminated if they delay in executing road projects. During an inspection tour of projects in the Eastern, Volta and Oti regions, he said the government would not tolerate unnecessary delays and that contractors selected under the "Big Push" initiative were chosen based on their capacity to deliver on schedule.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Nearly $1 billion in flood control investment, yet Accra still floods

    Ghana has secured approximately $990 million in multilateral financing between 2000 and 2024 for flood resilience, sanitation, and water infrastructure, with about $723 million specifically targeted at Greater Accra and GAMA, yet the country continues to suffer devastating floods almost every rainy season.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Ghana water utility reclassification raises costs for small farms

    Ghana Water Company Limited has reclassified small-scale farms from domestic to commercial billing categories without evaluating their actual water use, making water more expensive than electricity for some agricultural enterprises and causing financial hardship for farmers who are effectively penalized while fighting illegal mining's environmental damage.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. €106m Damongo–Tamale–Yendi water project advances with stakeholder consultations

    Ghana Water Company Limited has begun stakeholder consultations in the Savannah Region for the €106 million Damongo–Tamale–Yendi Water Supply Project, which is backed by funding from the European Union, European Investment Bank, and Invest International. The project will deliver 135,000 cubic metres of treated water daily to Tamale, Damango, Yendi and communities along the transmission corridor, with a loan agreement expected to be signed between September and October.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 14 June

  1. Illegal dumpsite floods into Weija Lake, endangering water supply

    An unauthorised refuse landfill site containing municipal, industrial, and e-waste with heavy metals was washed into Weija Lake during Wednesday's floods, posing a threat to about 80% of Accra residents who depend on the lake for drinking water supplied by Ghana Water Company Limited.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Ga Mantse urges enforcement of bylaws against waterway construction

    The Ga Mantse toured flood-prone communities in Accra following spillage of the Weija Dam and called for strict enforcement of bylaws to prevent building in waterways. An opinion columnist argues that a culture of excessive leniency in enforcing planning regulations has allowed illegal construction to persist and worsen flooding.

    8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 22 May

  1. Anlo-Afiadenyigba SHS urges authorities for water, security

    Teachers and students at Anlo-Afiadenyigba Senior High School in Keta Municipality have appealed to authorities for reliable water supply and improved security measures, citing disruptions to lessons, hygiene challenges, and safety concerns on campus.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. State-owned enterprises' losses threaten Ghana's fiscal balance

    Persistent losses by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose a risk to Ghana's fiscal balance and debt sustainability following the IMF bailout, according to a corporate governance consultant. The article contextualizes Ghana's SOE sector from independence through economic crises of the 1980s–90s, which reduced government capacity to finance operations and worsened SOE performance.

    19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana's water crisis threatens national security and public health

    An editorial argues that despite over 80 per cent of Ghanaians having access to basic water services, millions continue to struggle with clean and reliable water due to structural weaknesses in the water system, contamination from illegal mining, and reliance on unsafe sources. About 11 per cent of the population depends on unsafe surface water for drinking.

    8 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 2 May

  1. Tano North MP accuses officials of shielding illegal mining operators

    The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has expressed disappointment over escalating illegal mining and logging activities in his area, accusing government appointees of complicity and shielding perpetrators at the expense of the environment and public health. He noted that until 18 months ago the municipality was largely illegal mining-free, but has since seen a sudden influx of operations targeting forest reserves and the Tano River, a primary water source for thousands.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Former GWL MD tours Savannah ahead of NPP regional chair bid

    Clifford A. Braimah, former Managing Director of Ghana Water Company Limited, is embarking on a constituency tour across the Savannah Region to prepare for a bid to contest the NPP's regional chairmanship position. The tour begins in his home constituency of Salaga South and will include radio engagements and courtesy calls on traditional authorities.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former GWCL MD contests for Savannah NPP chairmanship

    Clifford A. Braimah, former Managing Director of Ghana Water Company Limited, is launching a grassroots tour across the Savannah Region starting May 2, 2026, ahead of formally declaring his candidacy for the party's regional chairmanship. He has framed his bid as driven by conviction that the NPP needs renewed direction, reorganisation, and unity in the region.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Fire destroys Sunyani District Court B building overnight

    An overnight fire razed Sunyani District Court B on Sunday, destroying court records, computers, and equipment housed in the registrar's office, judges' chambers, courtrooms, and other sections. Fire fighters from the Sunyani Municipal and Abesim commands responded, though initial water shortages hampered efforts.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Central MMDAs demand halt to Zoomlion fumigation fund deductions

    Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Central Region are objecting to deductions of Zoomlion fumigation fees from the District Assemblies Common Fund, saying there is minimal or no evidence of fumigation exercises being carried out despite the deductions amounting to thousands of cedis per quarter and leaving the Assemblies short of funds for essential services.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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