Environmental expert urges NADMO to ramp up public awareness on water safety during rainy season

As the rainy season approaches, a Kumasi-based Environmental Expert, Mr. Jones Doudo, is appealing to the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to intensify its public awareness program, focusing on educating citizens about environmental laws and water safety precautions to prevent avoidable tragedies. Mr. Doudo expressed his concerns in anq interview, highlighting the annual trend of residents becoming victims of flooding and related disasters due to a disregard for environmental regulations. AHe emphasized the significant financial burden this places on the government, forcing it to allocate substantial resources to rescue efforts and disaster relief. "The government ends up spending millions of cedis on disaster

Ashanti chief praises former Minister’s toilet initiative

Nana Kofi Awiah II, Chief of Soko in the Kwabre Afigya North district of the Ashanti Region, has lauded the household toilet initiative spearheaded by former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Madam Cecelia Abena Dapaah, for its significant impact on curbing open defecation in his community. The project, officially known as the Greater Accra Metropolitan and Kumasi Metropolitan Assemblies (GAMA/GKMA) project, was a collaborative effort between the Government of Ghana and the World Bank. It focused on providing bio-digester toilet facilities to households within the Greater Accra and Kumasi Metropolitan Assemblies, aiming to improve sanitation and public health. Speaking at a

Black Stars resurgence is Mahama’s ” Reset Agenda” the secret of success ?

By Anthony Obeng Afranie. For Ghanaian football fans, the recent resurgence of the Black Stars feels like a breath of fresh air after years of suffocating disappointment. Under the eight-year rule of the preceding Akufo-Addo administration, the national team endured a period widely considered abysmal, culminating in a shocking failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This marked a devastating low performance, a first in two decades, as the Black Stars limped to the bottom of Group F with a meager three points, courtesy of three draws and three crushing defeats. The weight of this failure was

Otumfuo Osei II’s Atenehene praises Mahama’s New approach, urges focus on grassroots and environmental protection.

By King Amoah. Nana Atonsa II, the chief of Denanse and also the Atenehene of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei II, has publicly commended President John Dramani Mahama for his promising start and commitment to national development. Speaking in an exclusive interview Nana Atonsa II who occupies the prestigious stool of Denanse, a town along the Kumasi-Offinso road in the Ashanti region, highlighted the President's initial policies and measures, suggesting they indicate a strong potential to fulfill campaign promises. "I deeply praise Mahama for his economic move," Nana Atonsa II stated, but cautioned that lasting success hinges on the President's willingness to listen

Environmental news: Damak Sanitation Health Watch -Ghana congratulates Hon Ibrahim Mutala Mohammed, calls for children’s involvement in environmental issues.

Following your nomination as Minister-Designate and subsequent successful vetting, Damak Sanitation Health Watch-Ghana extends its heartfelt congratulations to you, Hon. Ibrahim Mutala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology. Your outstanding performance during the vetting process leaves no doubt about your preparedness to transform the sector. Your presentation underscored your commitment to sustainable development and provided a blueprint for engaging Ghanaians in protecting their natural heritage. Damak Sanitation Health Watch-Ghana, a non-governmental organization formed by journalists in the Ashanti Region, is committed to facilitating enhanced and innovative measures to address sanitation challenges. Over the years, the NGO have advocated for a

Manchester City Confirms Ilkay Gundogan will join Barcelona on Free transfer

Manchester City have confirmed captain Ilkay Gundogan will leave the club and join Barcelona on a free transfer. Gundogan was offered a new contract by City but will instead move to the Spanish champions on a two-year deal. The Germany midfielder, whose City contract expires at the end of June, said it had been a “total privilege and pleasure” to play for the club. “Manchester has been my home and I have felt part of a very special family at City,” Gundogan added in a statement. The 32-year-old played 51 games in 2022-23, scoring 11 goals, as he played a key role in City winning