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GHANA WORKS MINISTER ANNOUNCED BIDS FOR SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT

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GHANA WORKS MINISTER ANNOUNCED BIDS FOR SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT

The Ministry of Works and Housing has received bids from five companies for the resumption of the Saglemi Housing Project, which has been stalled since 2012. Here are the key points from the ministry’s statement The ministry received bids from five companies: Afro Arab Properties Ltd, Quarm-LMI Consortium, Dredge Masters-Titanium, Broll Ghana Ltd, and Masiltin Group. These companies were selected from an initial pool of 10 companies that submitted bids. The selection process is being…

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GHANA VRA ISSUE NOTICE OF POTENTIAL SPILLAGE FROM AKOSOMBO DAM

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GHANA VRA ISSUE NOTICE OF POTENTIAL SPILLAGE FROM AKOSOMBO DAM

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued an alert about a potential spillage of excess water from the Akosombo dam, a precautionary measure aimed at maintaining the dam’s structural integrity and ensuring community safety. VRA Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services, Ing. Ken Arthur, communicated the alert to over 40 stakeholders, stating that engagements would be held to discuss potential implications and mitigative measures. Last October, a similar spillage caused significant damage to communities…

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WHY STREAMLINE BUILDING PERMIT IS SERIOUS NEEDED IN GHANA

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WHY STREAMLINE BUILDING PERMIT IS SERIOUS NEEDED IN GHANA

Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, Head of the Local Government Service, recently emphasized the urgent need for streamlining building permit processes across Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana. Speaking at the second annual general meeting of the Local Government Service Engineers Association (LoGSEA) in Accra, Dr. Ato Arthur highlighted the complexities and bureaucratic hurdles that applicants often face. He stressed that simplifying the permit processes would not only reduce bureaucratic delays but also enhance…

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GHANA PARLIAMENT APPROVED US$150M FOR GARID PROJECT

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GHANA PARLIAMENT APPROVED US$150M FOR GARID PROJECT

The government’s vision for improving flood risk and solid waste management in the Greater Accra Region (GAR) through the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project aims to mitigate flooding impacts and enhance the area’s economic and social development. The project, initiated in 2020 with a $200 million World Bank loan, faced setbacks when $65 million was redirected to COVID-19 expenses. An additional $150 million is now requested to restore these funds and provide…

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GHANA VICE PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN SPORT COMPLEX

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GHANA VICE PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN SPORT COMPLEX

The sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a modern sports complex in Gambaga, North East Region, sparked excitement as Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, initiated the project. The complex aims to provide state-of-the-art sports facilities for the youth of Gambaga and neighboring areas, while also serving as a social hub for the entire community. Addressing the ceremony, attended by enthusiastic youth, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that the Gambaga Sports Complex, upon completion, would…

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APPIATSE TOWNSHIP PROJECT RECONSTRUCTION INAUGURATED IN GHANA

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APPIATSE TOWNSHIP PROJECT RECONSTRUCTION INAUGURATED IN GHANA

The Appiatse community in the Western Region of Ghana celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of the reconstructed Appiatse Township, a project initiated following a tragic explosion in the area. The event, graced by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, was held under the patronage of the Appiatse Fund, the Appiatse Reconstruction Implementation team, and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The disaster occurred when a motorbike rider collided with a truck transporting explosives,…

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GHANA MINISTER CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF GARID PROJECT AIMED RAINY SEASON

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GHANA MINISTER CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF GARID PROJECT AIMED RAINY SEASON

The rainy season is becoming a worry for the nation ministry of work department as project expected to be completed during this period made be hinder. The recent events has made the Minister of Works and Hous­ing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah to tasked contractors working on the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GAR­ID) project to increase their speed. The directive was given during a meeting with project coordinators and contractors in Accra on Friday to…

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GHANA ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES: WHY GRIDCo REDUCED ECG POWER SUPPLY

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GHANA ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES: WHY GRIDCo REDUCED ECG POWER SUPPLY

Ghana Grid company (GRIDCo) has reduced its power supply to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) which has impacted the electricity supply to consumers in parts of Tema, Kpone, Kpong and some areas in the Eastern Region. Recently, in the past months, there has been erratic power supply across the country. This has resulted with many Ghanaians demanding that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Energy Ministry release a load-shedding timetable so they…

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SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT: WHY GHANA GOVT. NEEDS TO SECURE PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE PROJECT

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SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT: WHY GHANA GOVT. NEEDS TO SECURE PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE PROJECT

The Technical Working Group tasked to oversee the completion of the Saglemi Housing Project has been given five weeks to issue the international expression of interest to pave way for private sector participation. Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who issued the directive, said, the move would enable the Ministry to commence the processes to engage a private partner to complete the project. Addressing the media yesterday during a tour of the facility,…

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GHANA GOVT. REITERATE COMMITMENT TO COMPLETE ALL COASTAL PROJECT ACROSS THE NATION

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GHANA GOVT. REITERATE COMMITMENT TO COMPLETE ALL COASTAL PROJECT ACROSS THE NATION

The Minister-designate for Works and Housing, Mr Kojo Oppong Nrumah, has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the successful completion of all coastal protection projects along the country’s coast. Despite the concerning trend of rising sea tides affecting the development of coastal communities, Mr Nkrumah assured that the government remained dedicated to addressing the issue. During his visit to Lower Axim, Mr Nkrumah paid a courtesy call on the Omanhene of Lower Axim, Awulae Attibrukusu…

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HOW OVER 100 LAWSUIT PREVENT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 18.1KM OFANKOR-NSAWAM ROAD IN GHANA

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HOW OVER 100 LAWSUIT PREVENT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 18.1KM OFANKOR-NSAWAM ROAD IN GHANA

More than 100 lawsuits, ranging from human rights cases to ownership of portions of the road earmarked for the reconstruction of the 18.1 km Ofan­kor-Nsawam dual carriage­way project, are hindering the completion of work on schedule.  With some of the cases dating back to 2022, the Chief Resident Engineer, Kwabena Bempong, told the Daily Graphic that his team would not be able to meet the government’s August deadline. “These cases have dragged on for quite…

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WHY HO AIRPORT IS STILL NOT OPERATIONAL NEARLY SIX YEARS AFTER COMPLETION IN GHANA

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WHY HO AIRPORT IS STILL NOT OPERATIONAL NEARLY SIX YEARS AFTER COMPLETION IN GHANA

The Ho Airport, developed to boost the economy of the Volta Region and adjoining regions, is still idle after nearly six years of completion. A visit to the facility last Friday indicated that the airport was in good shape and was being well maintained. However, since Passion Air halted operations on the Accra route in March 2022, the airport has almost become a ‘ghost town,’ begging to be rejuvenated to generate revenue that can help…

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GHANA GOVT. APPROVED GH¢150 TO CONTRACTORS FOR ROAD MAINTENANACE

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GHANA GOVT. APPROVED GH¢150 TO CONTRACTORS FOR ROAD MAINTENANACE

The Gov­ernment has made available GH¢150 million to contractors, to undertake road maintenance across the country. “The government has released an amount of GH¢150 million for the engagement and payment to road contractors un­dertaking pothole patch­ing across the country,” the Ministry of Roads and Highways, said in a statement issued in Accra last Friday, and copied the media. The statement signed and issued by Nasir Ah­mad Yartey, Head, Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Roads and…

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ACCRA-KUMASI FOUR MAJOR BY-PASS MAKING PROGRESS IN GHANA

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ACCRA-KUMASI FOUR MAJOR BY-PASS MAKING PROGRESS IN GHANA

Construction works are progressing steadily on four major by-passes on the Accra-Kumasi highway.  The by-passes; the 11.6Km Osino by-pass, the 6.1 Km Anyinam bypass, the 10.6Km Enyiresi by-pass and the 13.5K Konongo by-pass; are part of the ongoing efforts by the government to dualise the Accra-Kumasi highway to help reduce vehicular traffic and accidents as well as enhance the free movement of goods and people. So far the contractors have completed the clearing of the…

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GSA TO MONITOR PERFORMANCE OF CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES TO ENFORCE ITS STANDARD

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GSA TO MONITOR PERFORMANCE OF CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES TO ENFORCE ITS STANDARD

The Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) says it will continue to clamp down on some cement-manufacturing companies in the country to enforce standards and not to destroy businesses. According to the Authority, it would not renege on its key mandate of ensuring standards in the country since that was the only way it could protect lives and properties as well as ensuring value for money for consumers. Speaking to the local media on the sidelines of…

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WHY GHANA NEEDS US$550BILLION TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY TRANSITION PLANS

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WHY GHANA NEEDS US$550BILLION TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY TRANSITION PLANS

Ghana will require not less than $550 billion to successfully implement its Energy Transition Strategy over the next 40 years, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced. He has therefore called for stronger and greater collaboration among all stakeholders to enable the country implement the strat­egy successfully since its benefits would far outweigh the cost. “This national framework is ambitious but it is attainable. It is anticipated that some $550 billion will have to be…

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GHANA GOVT. SEEK FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

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GHANA GOVT. SEEK FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

The government is sourcing funding for the construction of a nuclear power plant to support the country’s electricity production and provide more reliable and efficient energy to consumers. Although the cost and the project sites are yet to be made public, Ghana is considering a partnership with the US to finalise the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to kick start the project. The Director General of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Professor Samuel Boakye Dampare, disclosed…

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GHANA NATIONAL CATHEDRAL CONSTRUCTION SAGA CONTINUES OVER FUNDS

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GHANA NATIONAL CATHEDRAL CONSTRUCTION SAGA CONTINUES OVER FUNDS

The National Cathedral Secretariat has dismissed assertions that funds invested into the project so far have only gone into the digging of a ‘hole’. On the contrary, it explained that the supposed hole was rather completed foundational works which would pave way for the take-off of the actual edifice. “In starting a project of this kind, a huge chunk of the total cost will go into the design works. The cathedral includes a seven level;…

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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CEMENT FACTORIES ON HOLD ON GHANA

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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CEMENT FACTORIES ON HOLD ON GHANA

The directive by the Ministry of Trade and Industry which takes immediate effect is a temporary measure aimed at streamlining the issuance of permits by various regulatory institutions before the construction of new cement factories could be considered. The directive was issued at the launch of a national quality policy in Accra yesterday. The policy gives specific prescriptions for the operationalisation of a national quality infrastructure (NQI). The NQI is a system that includes laws,…

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FORMER GHANA PRESIDENT CALLS FOR FLOOD EMERGENCY

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FORMER GHANA PRESIDENT CALLS FOR FLOOD EMERGENCY

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the government to declare a state of emergency in the areas affected by floods following the spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams. Joining earlier similar calls in a Facebook post on Wednesday [October 18], Mr. Mahama said the scope and scale of the flooding of communities along the Volta River is bigger than “our crippled economy can bear.” “I recommend to Government to declare…

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