The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL) has announced a temporary interruption in water supply to parts of Western Accra following damage to a 500mm diameter main pipeline supplying the affected areas.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has expressed optimism about the country receiving another credit rating upgrade, following recent macroeconomic gains.
Speaking at Fidelity Bank’s inaugural Debt Capital Markets Conference yesterday, the Governor stated that he is hopeful of another upgrade in the country’s international credit rating, following recent engagement with Moody’s Corporation.
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has announced that its national power system experienced a major fault on the Akosombo-Volta transmission line, causing power outages across some parts of the country.
The Management of the Kessben Group of Companies has announced the passing of its President, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, Lawyer Stephen Boateng, popularly known as Kwabena Kesse or Kessben.
In a statement released on Thursday, August 20, 2026, Management of the group explained the Founder of the Kessben Group of Companies passed away in Kumasi on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after a short period of illness.
Economist, Dr Paul Appiah-Konadu, has identified rising energy prices as one of the major threats to Ghana’s recent macroeconomic gains.
Engaging the press on Ghana’s recent economic gains, Dr Appiah-Konadu stated that increases in fuel prices could quickly affect transport fares, electricity costs, household expenditure and ultimately lead to inflation.
Dr Appiah-Konadu therefore urged the government to closely monitor the ongoing developments in the international energy market so as to take calculated measures to cushion households and businesses from rising costs.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the creation of more than 120 employment opportunities through the the rollout of its 24-hour Prestige Centres across Ghana.
The initiative according to the authority will see more than 20 centres established in different parts of the country, allowing members of the public to access the services of the authority outside its traditional working hours.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has extended the deadline for the decongestion exercise at the Alabar trading area and other affected areas to Monday August 24, 2026.
In a press release issued on Friday August 14, 2026 under the signatory of the Public Relations Unit of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, the new arrangement was announced.
Economist and Lecturer at Academic City University, Dr Paul Appiah-Konadu has warned against Ghana’s persistent high lending rates arguing that it will eventually when not addressed undermine Ghana’s efforts in job creation and reducing unemployment.
Economist and Lecturer at Academic City University, Dr Paul Appiah-Konadu has urged the government to develop the discipline of managing the economy responsibly without having to rely on the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) has denied claims of an alleged robbery incident at its Labone branch in Accra, following reports linking the branch to a foiled multi-bank robbery plot.
In a statement released on August 13, 2026, GCB said its attention had been drawn to reports regarding the alleged incident, but wished to clarify that no such incident took place.
