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BreakingTwo people have been killed and six others injured in a three-vehicle crash at Dr. Marbel Junction on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. Preliminary investigations suggest that brake failure caused a DAF truck to lose control and trigger the collision.
BreakingSix people have been arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police over their alleged links to an organised armed robbery network operating in parts of the region. Police have recovered motorcycles, weapons and several mobile phones as investigations continue into the suspected criminal activities.
BreakingPolice in the Eastern Region have arrested Bube Gariba, who is suspected of being connected to a gang behind several robbery attacks on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. Nine other people have also been picked up for screening as investigators work to identify and apprehend other alleged members of the group.
BreakingECG and GRIDCo have scheduled power interruptions in selected parts of Greater Accra and Ashanti from August 31 to September 6. The outages are linked to maintenance, repairs and upgrades aimed at improving electricity supply.
BreakingGhana Water Limited has announced a temporary disruption in water supply to several communities in western Accra following damage to a major transmission pipeline. Mallam, Kaneshie, Dansoman, Chorkor and surrounding areas are among the communities affected.
FeaturedPressure is growing for the government to resolve the uncertainty surrounding Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mining leases, which expire in April 2027. Residents and the company are seeking clarity as negotiations over a possible renewal continue.
BreakingThe Ashanti Regional MTTD Commander has clarified that citizens do not need permission to record police officers while they are carrying out their duties in public spaces. He added that an officer who unlawfully stops someone from recording could be violating the law.
Cuts in US assistance are raising concerns about the sustainability of Ghana’s child immunisation efforts. The development could put additional pressure on health programmes that rely on international support.
BreakingConcrete mixer trucks have been temporarily restricted from using selected roads in Accra and Tema from Friday, August 28. The Police Service has directed operators to comply with the measure.
Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey, popularly known as “Maame Gyata,” has died at the age of 89. Her death marks the loss of one of the pioneering figures in Ghana’s film and theatre industry.
BreakingECG has announced planned power outages in parts of the Ashanti, Central and Volta Regions today, August 25, as engineers undertake maintenance works. Some affected communities will experience interruptions between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., depending on the location.
BreakingECG has announced an eight-hour power outage in parts of the Ashanti Region today, August 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The interruption will allow GRIDCo to continue upgrading the Anwomaso-Ridge transmission line to improve power supply reliability.