Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western region of Ghana is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating downpour that struck on Monday, June 16th, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing numerous residents. A relentless, two-hour deluge transformed streets into rivers submerging homes, offices, and marketplaces, and causing widespread damage estimated to be worth millions of cedis. […]
The $200,000 Effiakuma AstroTurf built in the Effiakuma Constituency has been turned into a swimming pool after heavy rains. According to reports, the artificial pitch in Effiakuma was submerged in water after hours of rainfall in Takoradi. In the viral video spotted on Facebook, residents, mostly children and teenagers, were seen swimming in the ool […]
A prominent Kumasi-based Muslim scholar, Alhaji Abubakari Musah, has expressed deep disappointment and outrage over the widespread destruction of Ghana’s forest reserves and river bodies, calling for severe punishment for those responsible including Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Alhaji Musah who is […]
A prominent Kumasi businessman, Alhaji Abubakari Musah, Managing Director of Basfam Company Ltd, is calling on the government to prioritize the agricultural sector as a key driver for economic growth in Ghana. He believes that focused investment in agriculture can significantly boost job creation, enhance food production, and increase revenue mobilization for the state. Alhaji […]
A Kumasi-based reggae and highlife musician, Jackson Etuah, also known as Papa Jay, is appealing to the Ghanaian government, specifically President John Dramani Mahama, to implement stricter measures against musicians who promote profane and, in his view, damaging content in their songs. Etuah argues that the current trend in music is significantly impacting the lifestyle […]
Ghana’s President H.E. John Dramani Mahama has challenged African nations to transform their mining sectors from mere extraction to value-added industrialization. Speaking at the opening of the three-day “Mining in Motion” summit, President Mahama highlighted the paradox of mineral-rich nations remaining among the world’s poorest. “Africa’s minerals continue to fuel global industries while our people […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
