Environment

The government has announced plans to redevelop the slum area along the Korle Lagoon in Accra into high-rise container housing as part of efforts to improve sanitation, public health and living conditions in the area.Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the redevelopment would follow the military-led evacuation and clearing of the dumpsite.The waste cleared from …

The Ghana Armed Forces Engineers have cleared 170 kilometres of the 176-kilometre corridor earmarked for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway, leaving just six kilometres to complete the exercise.The latest progress marks a major step forward in preparations for the long-awaited road project, with the military engineering team continuing its advance towards Sawua. Final Stretch Reached On Thursday, September 3, the Ghana …

by Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo Frustrated residents across the Ga Central Municipality, including Santa Maria and Sowutuom, took to the streets in a major protest today, demanding immediate, high-capacity drainage infrastructure after recent torrential rains submerged homes and destroyed lifelong property. Protesters say the municipality’s existing infrastructure is utterly incapable of handling heavy downpours, leaving families to repeatedly rebuild their …

Residents of Santa Maria, Sowutuom and other communities in the Ga Central Municipality have demonstrated against persistent flooding, demanding urgent action to address the drainage challenges in the area.The residents say recurring floods over the years have caused serious damage to homes, vehicles and household belongings, while previous interventions have failed to provide a permanent solution.They said recent rains sent …

Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has advocated stronger collaboration among government ministries, departments and agencies to combat illegal mining and reduce its devastating effects on the environment and human lives. She made the call on Thursday, August 27, 2026, when she appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for her ministerial vetting. Dr Agyeman-Rawlings described the fight against illegal …

Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for increased investment in scientific research to develop plant-based and biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics as Ghana intensifies efforts to tackle plastic pollution. She proposed providing additional funding to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to explore the use of locally available crops, including cassava and hemp, …

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced plans by the government to construct a 1,200-megawatt (MW) state-owned gas-fired power plant as part of efforts to secure reliable and affordable electricity for Ghana’s industrial development. The facility, when completed, is expected to become the country’s largest power-generating plant, overtaking the 1,020MW Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station. Speaking at the Future of …

Credit: Channel One TV The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has called on the government to demonstrate the political will necessary to decisively tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to him, the government has both the authority and capacity to deal with the menace, which he said continues to …

Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed the government’s decision to establish a framework to resolve challenges affecting the company and restore the Adamus mine to sustainable operations. The company described the outcome of a recent meeting at the Presidency as a “significant and constructive step forward”, saying the decision provides a pathway to safeguard the future of the mine and the …

Nine members of the Blue Water Guards have been arrested by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region over allegations of bribery and impersonation. The arrests, which reportedly took place on Friday, August 21, 2026, followed claims that the personnel allegedly collected bribes while posing as officials of NAIMOS. An internal notice circulated …