Sunday, 13 September 2026

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Sunday, 13 September 2026

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Ghana Water Company Limited

Also known as: GWCL

Ghana Water Company Limited — state-owned water utility serving 18.5 million people nationwide, currently addressing pipeline deterioration and water supply shortfalls amid illegal mining impacts.

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In coverage

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April 2026
30 AprJoy 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
30 AprJoy 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
27 AprThe 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
27 AprJoy 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

Politics

Mahama directs SOEs to recruit and promote on merit

The News

President John Dramani Mahama has directed state-owned enterprises and public institutions to recruit and promote staff strictly on merit, warning that political connections, personal relationships and proximity to power must not substitute for competence, integrity and performance. He also warned boards and managements against conflicts of interest, abuse of office and wasteful expenditure, directing that procurement be lawful and competitive.

11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 11 September

Mahama directs SOEs to recruit and promote on merit
President John Dramani Mahama has directed state-owned enterprises and public institutions to recruit and promote staff strictly on merit, warning that political connections, personal relationships and proximity to power must not substitute for competence, integrity and performance. He also warned boards and managements against conflicts of interest, abuse of office and wasteful expenditure, directing that procurement be lawful and competitive.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 10 September

Mahama urges SOE boards to prove measurable public value creation
President Mahama told Ghana's state-owned enterprises that they must convert financial gains into lasting operational efficiency and demonstrate credible evidence of value created for citizens, stressing that public ownership must produce public value and that persistent losses can no longer be quietly transferred to the national budget.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

Chief Justice's SOE visits exceed constitutional authority
An opinion piece argues that the Chief Justice's visits to state-owned enterprises to assess their performance fall outside his constitutional remit, which limits him to heading the Judiciary and presiding over the Supreme Court, and constitute an unconstitutional blurring of separation of powers.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Ghana Water serves 18.5 million people, faces daily supply shortfall
Ghana Water Company Limited serves about 18.5 million people nationwide despite having just over one million registered customers, as single accounts can serve multiple households. The company produces 219 million gallons of water daily against estimated national demand of 350 million gallons, leaving a shortfall of approximately 131 million gallons.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ageing GWCL pipelines from 1960s causing significant water losses
Ghana Water Company Limited's Managing Director disclosed that some pipelines in operation since the 1960s have deteriorated significantly, compromising their structural integrity and causing persistent leakages and water losses. The company has since March 2026 prioritised replacing damaged and obsolete pipelines to reduce non-revenue water.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

ECG spent GH¢710,965 replacing infrastructure in Greater Accra
The Electricity Company of Ghana replaced damaged meters, poles and transformers in Greater Accra during the first half of the year, following customer complaints and PURC intervention. Out of 986 complaints lodged in the first and second quarters, 972 (99 per cent) were resolved, with consumers receiving GH¢105,273.50 in credit adjustments.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

Seven-month water crisis disrupts health and school services
Communities in Dawhenya, Gbetsile, Sakibediako and Top 10 have been without regular pipe-borne water for about seven months, forcing residents to use untreated borehole water and disrupting healthcare and schooling. Healthcare facilities including Sackey Bediako CHPS compound lack reliable water supply, affecting maternal healthcare delivery and forcing expectant mothers to seek services outside the community.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

NAIMOS launches operation to clear illegal mining on Birim River
Ghana's National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has begun a major operation in Kyebi, Eastern Region, to clear illegal mining activities along the Birim River and restore water production by Ghana Water Company Limited, whose operations have been severely affected by river pollution and degradation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

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

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

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

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

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

€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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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 →
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 →