Category: News

Winneba: The monitoring alarm of Response One Ghana Limited has played a crucial role in assisting the Ghana Police to thwart an attempted bank robbery in Winneba. According to Ghana News Agency, the attempted robbery occurred at the MRB Rural Bank at around 01:00 hours on Friday, August 15, 2025. The alarm system, monitored by Response One Ghana Limited, transmitted an immediate signal to its 24-hour Alarm Monitoring Centre once the intruders breached the bank’s security. A statement from Response One Ghana Limited detailed the sequence of events, noting that the robbers had cut through the bank’s burglary-proof barriers and

Accra: The C40 Cities, in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and DTT Energy Ghana Limited, has launched the AMA Energy Efficiency Campaign aimed at changing behaviors and building the capacity of the Assembly staff towards energy saving. The campaign serves as a pilot project under the themes ‘Light Up Smart’ and ‘Power Down, Power Up Accra!’ According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Lawrence Musey from DTT Energy Ghana Limited, who is the consultant for the pilot project, stated that their analysis indicated a significant portion of City Hall’s energy use stems from a lack of awareness and inconsistent

Kadjebi: The Kadjebi District Directorate of the Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit has facilitated the construction of 109 Improved Household Latrines between January and June 2025. This initiative aims to enhance sanitation conditions in the district. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Victus Elorm Kpotosu, the District Environmental Health Officer (DEHO), revealed that this accomplishment is part of a larger goal to construct 197 latrines within the specified period. This effort is a significant step towards achieving better hygiene standards and improving public health outcomes in the region. The directorate also conducted medical screenings for 630 food and drink vendors

Kumasi: The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a warning to its customers, advising them against employing unauthorized private electricians to carry out operations within its network. This caution comes as the company faces significant losses due to illegal activities by these electricians. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. George Amoah, the General Manager of the Ashanti West Region of ECG, highlighted the illegal nature of the operations conducted by unauthorized electricians. These activities include climbing poles, using substandard fuses on transformers, and transferring customers from one phase to another, all of which lead to frequent power cuts, low

Tarkwa: The Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has commended Gold Fields Ghana for its consistent financial contributions to the state and impactful investments in host communities. The commendation was made during a working visit to the company’s Tarkwa Mine, facilitated by the Ghana Chamber of Mines. According to Ghana News Agency, Gold Fields disclosed that it paid more than GHS3.27 billion to the Government of Ghana in the first half of 2025, underscoring its commitment to responsible mining and national development. The payments included GHS1.58 billion in corporate taxes, GHS586.5 million in royalties, GHS505.9 million in dividends,

Accra: Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), emphasized the necessity of repositioning West Africa’s waste sector to serve as a catalyst for sustainable development rather than a burden on communities. His remarks came during the opening ceremony of a three-day Western Africa Sub-Regional Workshop on Waste Management and Circular Economy in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, participants at the workshop will engage in discussions over the next three days covering policy, regulation, financing, technology, and community engagement. They will explore practical strategies to enhance data systems, incorporate inclusive approaches, and scale up circular

Accra: Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GHS500,000 to the government fund supporting families of the eight citizens who died in the August 6 helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation underscores Fidelity Bank’s commitment to national solidarity and compassion during moments of collective grief. The fund, recently announced by President John Dramani Mahama, is dedicated to the welfare and education of the children of the deceased. A delegation led by Mr. Kwabena Boateng, Deputy Managing Director, Wholesale Banking, presented the cheque to Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, during a courtesy visit to Jubilee House. Other members of