Dr. Henry Ofosu Addo, an Environmental Parasitologist and a researcher, has predicted that Ghana might import water in some years ahead if conscious efforts are not made to stop illegal mining (galamsey). He said human health was connected to the environment alongside its beautiful water bodies which nature has endowed Ghana with, but unfortunately these were …
Read More »Hogbetsotso Za 2022: Watch how water mysteriously boils from a hole in the ground
As photos and videos emerge from the 60th anniversary of the Hogbetsotso Za in Anloga, GhanaWeb has chanced on a video that shows a rather rare scene. The video shows what seemed like a small dugout in the ground, with water gushing out of it. But the biggest shock is the fact …
Read More »Parts of Ashanti Region without water amid power cut
Residents in parts of the Ashanti Region who have been hit with power cuts are without water, as well. Authorities at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), say the Barekese Water Treatment Plant which supplies water to many households in the Greater Kumasi areas, has been affected by the blackout. …
Read More »NPA shuts down Gulf Energy for selling petrol laced with water
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has shut down the operations of Gulf Energy in the Okaikwei Central Municipal Assembly of the Greater Accra Region for selling water–laced petroleum products to unsuspecting customers. The fuel station located at Abeka Lapaz along the George Walker Bush N1 Highway in the Accra metropolis …
Read More »No water for you till you settle the GH¢230,000 debt – Bimbilla hospital told
Management of Community Water & Sanitation Agency, in the Northern Region says, it will not reconnect water supply to the Bimbilla Government Hospital until the facility shows commitment in paying the over GH¢230,000 bill it owes. Water supply to the Hospital was halted over two weeks ago over non-payment of water …
Read More »Pregnant women at Nkyenkyemen carry water to delivery room
Pregnant women at Nkyenkyemen, a farming community in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region are compelled to carry water to the health facility in the community because of the absence of a reliable source of water at the facility. The Nkyenkyemen Health Centre serves communities in both Berekum …
Read More »Water crises hit Kagbahl community, residents appeal for helpCurrent state of the dam in the community
An acute water shortage has hit residents of Kagbal, a community in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region as the dam which is the only source of water they depend on is almost dried up. The situation according to residents of the community if not addressed with immediate …
Read More »Water shortage hits Central Region
There has been an acute shortage of potable water supply in Central Region though the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has assured residents that steps are being taken to lessen the effects. The Company explained in a release on Sunday, January 9 that it is facing challenges with the …
Read More »‘Pure water’ to be sold at GHp40 from today
New prices for sachet and bottled water kick in today, December 27, 2021; per an announcement days ago by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP). According to the statement from producers, the price of a unit of sachet water …
Read More »VIDEO: Voltarian creates a stir by immersing himself in boiling water over a raging fire
Burning man Some Ghanaians on social media have been taken aback after a video of an Ewe guy plunging his feet in boiling hot water while it was on fire went viral. According to the footage, the man held his composure as if he were standing on a level surface …
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