… Contractors across the Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions would also be engaged to provide trucks, excavators, bulldozers and loaders, particularly equipment that may currently be idle on construction sites. …
… Greater Accra recorded the highest number of people living with HIV at 77,512, followed by Ashanti with 68,505, Eastern with 42,953 and Central with 24,468. …
… Contractors across the Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions would also be engaged to provide trucks, excavators, bulldozers and loaders, particularly equipment that may currently be idle on construction sites. …
Thirteen people have died in a fatal road traffic accident on the Sege-Tema highway in the Greater Accra region, involving a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace. …
… Dr Bawumia has, since the NPP regional elections, met a number of elected regional executives, including those from the Greater Accra, Central, Western and Savannah regions.
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is urging members of the public to stop giving alms directly to migrant beggars, particularly children, following its latest anti-human trafficking operation in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions. …
… , Mr Paul Awentami Afoko, says his vetting was defined by candid, wide-ranging exchanges with the committee a departure, he suggested, from a routine box-ticking exercise. “There was a lot of frank discussion,” Afoko told journalists after the session at the party’s Greater Accra …
A risk assessment by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has linked reclamation and development of portions of Kpeshie Lagoon to first-time flooding in Tse Addo, finding that converting sections of the natural water retention basin into developed land reduced the lagoon's capacity to receive and retain excess water during heavy rainfall.
A risk assessment by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has linked reclamation and development of portions of Kpeshie Lagoon to first-time flooding in Tse Addo, finding that converting sections of the natural water retention basin into developed land reduced the lagoon's capacity to receive and retain excess water during heavy rainfall.
Ghana's property market is rising, but at a modest and uneven pace, against a macro backdrop that turned more cautious in mid-2026. Growth is driven by recovery in the first half of the year, with construction cost inflation falling to 3.9 percent year-on-year in January 2026 and lending rates dropping to 16.3 percent by April 2026.
NADMO says flooding of communities downstream of Weija Dam will continue unless authorities relocate residents from areas originally designated as buffer zones, which have been encroached upon over time.
The government is taking steps to revive and restructure the Aayalolo rapid bus transport system to address traffic congestion in major cities including Greater Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs said the government would engage relevant transport and traffic authorities to develop a framework to make the bus service more rapid and attractive to commuters.
Dorothy's Hope Foundation, a non-profit focused on breast cancer awareness and women's health across Ghana, will host the Health is Wealth Forum on 24 September 2026 and the Brushes of Strength Fundraising Gala on 23 October 2026 in New York to strengthen Africa-Diaspora engagement.
Ghana Water Limited commenced controlled spillage from the Weija Dam a day ahead of schedule on Tuesday, September 8, following a rise in upstream water levels, as a precautionary measure to prevent large-volume releases that could cause downstream flooding.
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga has proposed allowing Aayalolo buses to temporarily use a lane on the less congested side of major roads during peak hours (6–9 am) to reduce travel delays and increase patronage, arguing that the existing permanent dedicated-route approach has not worked well.
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly reported 152 new HIV infections in 2025, bringing the total number of people living with the disease in the metropolis to 4,198—the highest in the Western Region. The MCE called for renewed commitment from stakeholders to address the worrying trend.
The Ghana Police Service has dismantled several robbery syndicates operating in the Greater Accra, Western, Savannah and Northern Regions, with suspects arrested. IGP Christian Yohunu warned criminals that police will pursue them wherever they hide and will sustain operations until remaining suspects are arrested.
The Ghana Police Service has conducted intelligence-led operations nationwide resulting in several arrests and recovery of firearms. Among cases highlighted was the arrest of a man in connection with the 2016 disappearance and alleged murder of a couple; remains were recovered and the suspect admitted to the murder during interrogation.
The Development Bank Ghana has identified five textile projects being presented to financial institutions for possible financing, as part of its broader effort to unlock long-term credit for the sector. The bank prioritizes textiles within manufacturing alongside pharmaceuticals and energy transition, and has committed to expanding financing beyond Greater Accra through a three-year agreement with the Association of Ghana Industries.
The Development Bank Ghana is preparing to support at least two textile projects by approving and disbursing credit before the end of 2026, drawn from five projects that emerged from a dedicated textile sector deal room. DBG's support extends beyond credit to include market development, capacity building, technical assistance and policy advocacy.
Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has proposed that public officials who approve development projects in protected wetlands, watercourses, drainage channels and forest reserves face personal criminal liability. He argued that Ghana's current system shields individual officials from accountability by treating unlawful permits as institutional decisions rather than personal ones.
Humanitarian organisation DirectAid Ghana has concluded distribution of relief items to residents of communities affected by June 2026 floods across Greater Accra and Kasoa in the Central Region. The programme, estimated at about GH¢2 million, distributed food items, household goods, and other supplies to about 1,500 families, with support from donors in Kuwait and coordination by government officials.
Residents of Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo have called on the Government to include asphalt overlays in road rehabilitation projects, citing heavy truck traffic that causes repeated deterioration. A sod-cutting ceremony for the Somanya-Dodowa trunk road is scheduled for September 5, 2026.
Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The match was decided by a late goal from substitute Emmanuel Boateng in the 82nd minute.
Ghana Gas says a planned second gas processing plant (GPP2) could increase natural gas availability for power generation and reduce the pace of future electricity tariff increases. A government technical advisor estimates the plant could save close to US$500 million annually by allowing Ghana to switch from liquid fuels to natural gas for thermal power generation.
Skills for Progress Africa has officially launched in Accra with its first cohort of 10 Fellows, combining technical training and practical industry exposure with personal, professional and leadership development to bridge the gap between technical education and industry readiness.
The Development Bank Ghana is directing significant financing toward maize, rice, cassava, sorghum, and poultry to support food security and economic transformation. The CEO said these sectors are identified as having potential to drive growth but face market failures and financing constraints requiring public intervention.
The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed over GH¢2.5 billion since inception, with more than 60% going to women-led and women-owned businesses, and over 50% directed to agribusiness, agriculture and manufacturing. The bank targets agriculture, manufacturing, ICT and high-value services as growth sectors requiring deliberate public interventions.
The government is mobilising state and private-sector resources to address waste management challenges, with accumulated refuse at Jamestown in Accra identified as an immediate priority. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs disclosed this during a media briefing after inspecting waste facilities across the country, and stated the government would engage multiple ministries and contractors across regions to provide equipment for the waste evacuation exercise.
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly recorded 152 new HIV infections in 2025, bringing the total number of people living with HIV in the metropolis to 4,198, the highest in the Western Region. The Metropolitan Chief Executive described the figure as worrying and called for renewed commitment from stakeholders to address the spread.
The government is mobilising state and private-sector resources to address accumulated refuse at Jamestown in Accra, identified as an immediate priority. Minister Mahama Ayariga disclosed this during a media briefing following a three-day assessment of the country's waste management system, announcing that multiple ministries and regional contractors would be engaged to provide equipment for the clearance exercise.
Ghana marked the 2026 Children's Day with a call to create safe spaces for children to speak against abuse and participate in decisions affecting their lives. The celebration, organised by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, emphasized that child participation in decision-making is a fundamental right, not a privilege granted by adults.
Ghana's year-on-year inflation increased to 5.0% in August 2026 from 4.6% in July, marking the second consecutive monthly rise, with domestic costs, housing, transport and services driving price pressure, though the rate remains 0.5 percentage points lower than August 2025.
Thirteen people died and five others were critically injured in a collision involving a Ford Transit and Toyota Hiace on the Sege-Tema highway in Greater Accra on Wednesday, September 2. The cause of the crash has not yet been disclosed.
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met with newly elected Ashanti Regional executives of the NPP and called for party unity and inclusion of all stakeholders, including those who lost regional elections, to prepare for the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.
The Ghana Immigration Service is urging the public to stop giving alms directly to migrant beggars and children, warning that direct donations sustain organised begging networks that exploit vulnerable migrants. The appeal follows a GIS operation that apprehended 1,055 people, including 662 children, in Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions on August 29, with the service encouraging donations through the Department of Social Welfare, children's homes, and credible NGOs instead.
The Ghana Armed Forces will open its recruitment portal on September 4, 2026 for the 2026/2027 intake, with applicants required to be Ghanaian citizens of good character, medically fit, and able to pass fitness tests. A Chronicle editorial urges GAF to ensure the process is transparent, fair, and safer than the 2025/2026 exercise, which was marked by a fatal stampede at El-Wak Stadium that killed six young women.
Paul Awentami Afoko, a National Chairman hopeful for the NPP, described his party vetting as marked by candid, wide-ranging exchanges with the committee rather than a routine exercise. He declined to disclose specifics, citing a confidentiality agreement signed before the session.