Author: Krobea

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has issued urgent safety directives requiring all fuel station operators in flood-affected areas to immediately suspend operations as heavy rains continue to disrupt parts of the country. In a notice to Oil Marketing Companies, dealers, transporters and the general public, the Authority directed that all fuel dispensing, loading and offloading activities must stop immediately where floodwater has entered forecourts, tank areas, or key fuel storage points. “All operators of fuel retail outlets affected by flooding shall immediately implement the following measures: “Suspend Operations: Immediately cease all fuel dispensing, loading, and offloading activities where floodwater has…

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, on Monday June 29, 2026 embarked on an inspection tour of some of Accra’s major flood-prone areas to assess the impact of recent heavy rains and worsening drainage blockages. The tour forms part of ongoing efforts to evaluate drainage challenges in the capital and identify urgent interventions needed to mitigate flooding, especially during the peak rainy season. As a leading force in Ghana’s sanitation, waste management, dredging, and environmental sustainability sectors, Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its affiliate companies have remained at the forefront of efforts to tackle…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that designs are being worked on regarding a new city to serve major government institutions away from Accra. “Government will provide the necessary infrastructure, including roads, water and electricity, to support the growth of the new city and reduce pressure on Accra,” President Mahama said, adding that the project will span about two decades. He made these known on Monday, June 29 when he addressed the nation following Monday’s devastating floods. The floods occurred as a result of heavy rainfall, regarded as one of the highest in recent years. According to a briefing by…

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has announced the end of a scheme that saw government provide free matchday tickets to Ghanaians to watch Black Stars matches at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. According to the Minister, the tickets were procured for the three group-stage games. “The Ministry confirms that the government ticket allocation covered only Ghana’s group-stage matches,” a statement issued by Mr Adams said. “There is currently no Government-supported ticket arrangement for any subsequent stage of the competition. “Accordingly, fans who wish to attend any further Black Stars matches are advised to procure tickets directly…

The Minister of Interior has urged members of the public to avoid unnecessary movements as most parts of the country’s capital have been submerged in floods due to Monday morning’s heavy rains. “As a precautionary measure, members of the public are advised to remain where they are until conditions improve,” a statement issued by Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said. “Those who are safely at home are urged to stay at home, while those who are at their workplaces or other safe locations should remain there until it is safe to travel. “Unnecessary movement should be avoided.” The rains in Accra and…

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a temporary shutdown of power supply to parts of the Greater Accra Region following severe flooding that has compromised critical electricity infrastructure. In a joint statement, the two power utility companies said the heavy rains currently being experienced across the country have caused extensive flooding at several key substations, posing serious risks to both electrical equipment and operational personnel. “As a precautionary measure and in the interest of public safety, it has become necessary to temporarily shut down power supply from the affected facilities,” the…

Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has endorsed former Member of Parliament for Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro, Sylvester Tetteh, popularly known as Sly, in his bid for the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Dr Amin Adam announced his endorsement during a courtesy call by Mr Tetteh and his campaign team on Sunday, June 28 as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the party’s internal elections. He said his decision was based on his confidence in Mr Tetteh’s competence and ability to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the office, stressing that key…

Ghana has lost its status as the country with the world’s largest medical drone delivery network, following ambitious expansions elsewhere on the continent. In 2019, Ghana launched its Zipline medical drone delivery service with one centre – the Omenako centre in the Eastern Region – as a pilot. And by 2022, the country had opened 5 more centres, covering over 3,000 health facilities in vulnerable communities nationwide and delivering nearly 1,000 urgent health essentials per day. However, rather than continuing on an upward trajectory, Ghana’s medical drone delivery service has suffered a significant decline since 2025. Three of the six…

The Black Stars have been handed a Round 32 clash against Colombia following their 1-2 defeat to Croatia. That defeat plunged Ghana from second to third place in Group L. The South Americans, on the other hand, secured top spot in Group K after holding Portugal to a goalless draw later in the day. That additional point took them to 7 points in the group with Portugal finishing on 5 points in second position. While the table’s top side get Ghana in the Round of 32, Portugal and Croatia will slug it out. England, who topped Group L, will next…

The government, in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, has reopened the Achimota-Abofu Transfer Station to restore waste collection services and address sanitation challenges caused by recent floods across the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced the intervention during a working visit to the facility on Friday, June 26, 2026, when he inspected ongoing operations and outlined immediate and long-term measures to strengthen waste management following the flooding. Touring the facility, Mr. Ibrahim, who is also the Member of Parliament for Banda, said officials from…