An analysis of climate finance flows in Ghana shows that an annual average of USD 830 million was tracked in 2019 and 2020. This is a meagre 5-9% of its required investment — estimated between USD 9.3-15.5 billion — highlighting the pressing need to bolster climate finance to achieve Ghana’s …
Director of the Water Research Institute, Dr. Osmond Ansah-Asare, says research has shown that if sachet water is not handled well, bacteria and other organism are introduced into it and these poses a health threat to the human being. He told GBC’s George Ankrah that the regulators such as Ghana …
Ghana is set to become the first country in Africa to get a Spaceship Launch pad, following a partnership deal between KESHE Foundation Ghana and BONADES Limited, a Ghanaian-owned Construction Engineering Management (CEM) company. The two companies are combining their expertise for the development and construction of the first-of-its-kind Spaceship …
A competition run by Access Power called the 'Access Co-Development Facility' (ACF) has officially closed. Five entrepreneurs have made it as the runner ups for the innovative $7 million funding and support platform for renewable energy projects in Africa. According to a company statement, the projects were selected from a …
The Defense Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has ordered the Chief of Defence Staff to launch an immediate investigation into alleged reports that some military men are protecting illegal gold mining concessions, especially in the Ashanti region. The revelation was made by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John Peter Amewu, when …
In West Africa, the Regional Maritime University (RMU) based in Accra, Ghana, has entered into a seven year contract with REDAVIA for the supply of five rental solar power containers at its campus. The academic institution selected the rental solar power solutions provider to implement a state-of-the-art solution supplementing the …
The Government is to develop a three-year strategic plan for the water and sanitation sector this year, Joseph Kofi Adda, Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources has said. This, he noted, would go a long way to improve on the sanitation and water system in the country as they still …
The European Union (EU) has committed more than two million Euros to the implementation of a four-year sustainable Fisheries Resources Development Programme. Dubbed “far ban bo” (protecting fishers’ livelihoods), the programme is being implemented by a consortium of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) including Care International, Friends of the Nation (FON) and …
More than one million African children have benefitted from social enterprise development in Africa in the last five years, according to a new report released by Reach for Change Africa. Reach for Change Africa is a non-profit organization that runs incubators, accelerators and other customized programmes to help local social …
The World Bank has announced the signing of a $5.5 million grant agreement to manage the natural resources of Ghana. The Bank signed the agreement with Solidaridad West Africa for the management of natural resources in 53 selected local communities of the Brong-Ahafo and Western Regions of Ghana, it said …
The Waste Transfer Station will help the transfer of the about 3000 tonnes of waste generated daily. Zoomlion Company Limited and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), on Thursday, commissioned the Zoompak Achimota Waste Transfer Station to assist the transfer of the about 3000 tonnes of waste daily generated in the …
Government has sourced a thirty million dollar fund to connect the Yendi Municipality to the Oti river. This will enable residents of Yendi and its environs to have water all year round. Water crisis has been part of Yendi for so many years. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia made this …
The National AIDS Control Programme has released the 2016 HIV sentinel survey report stating current prevalence rate of the viral disease and making projections for the future. The report shows an increase in prevalence rate among pregnant women – representing a second consecutive time of rising incidence among the Ghanaian …
A gas explosion in Ghana’s Western Region has left over 100 people hospitalized. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning during the discharge of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the premises of a household utilities manufacturing company. The state-owned Daily Graphic reports that the injured persons who were all rushed to …
The ground breaking ceremony for Ghana’s new Bridge Power Project was attend by several GE executives and the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. For just a moment, think about what your life would be like without electricity. What would happen if you were unable to charge the device …
Scientists have called for quick, multi-institutional collaboration and co-ordinated action against the fall armyworm that has ravaged maize to avoid economic hardship for smallholders in the region and across Africa generally. "The frightening risk of the fall armyworm to food security in Africa must be recognised and tackled with a …
The Ga Traditional Council has served notice that it will deal with any individual or group of people who flout the ban on drumming and noise making this year. The one month ban commences Monday, May 8 and ends on June 8. The Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayibonte, said a task …
Ghana’s parliament has been asked by the Agriculture Minister to declare a ‘state of emergency’ over an armyworm invasion that threatens a $133m project (560 million cedis). The sector minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie, in a memo to the Cabinet asked the legislature to allow unbudgeted funds for a mass spraying …
The ban disallows Churches, Mosques, pubs and others from making noise. The ban on drumming and noise making imposed by the Ga Traditional Council commences Monday May 8 to June 8, 2017, with the Odadao custom to signify the lifting of the ban. The month long ban will disallow Churches, …
The general public has condemned the involvement of some chiefs and politicians in galamsey A leaked report by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has revealed growing dissatisfaction for the government’s clampdown on illegal mining (galamsey) in mining areas. The report, which cannot be independently verified by Pulse.com.gh has named …
A survey conducted by Child Rights International (CRI), a civil society organisation committed to promoting children’s rights, has shown that over 2,092 children in Ghana are exposed to high risks as a result of child labour. This includes thousands of child labourers from age five to 17 working in small …
