Water level in Bui Dam drops to lowest operating level
Water level in the Bui Hydroelectric Dam has dropped drastically to its lowest operating level. The situation is hampering the dam’s ability to produce enough power to add to the national generation mix. The facility is now producing less than one gigawatts hour of power daily. The Chief Executive of Ghana Grid Company, GRIDCo, Mr […]
Major Mahama: Evidential video to be shown in court on April 12
The Accra High Court hearing the case of the alleged murderers of the late Major Maxwell Mahama will on the 12th of April show an evidential video by the prosecution. Initially, the video on a pen drive was supposed to be shown in open court but did not commence, because the ICT personnel could not […]
Ghanaian Referee collapses in Côte d’Ivoire
A Ghanaian referee, Charles Bulu, collapsed during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia. The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) referee was stretched off the field in the 80th minute after he collapsed. The Ivorians were leading 3-1 in the match-day six of the 2021 Africa Cup of […]
Auditor General goes after lecturers who ‘bolted’ after State funded their education
The 2019 Auditor General’s Report has revealed that some lecturers of public universities in the country have vacated their positions after receiving sponsorship to further their education. According to the report, such incidents are among numerous financial irregularities that occurred in institutions including the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Sunyani Technical University, Ho […]
Four month load shedding of electricity to commence in April
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), a power transmission firm, says it is in discussion with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), to develop a Load shedding timetable for power outages in some parts of the country. The table will provide details of the time and places that would experience power outages at any point […]
IGP pays courtesy call on Attorney General
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh says the Police has made good progress in its investigations in the murder of undercover investigative Journalist, Mr. Ahmed Hussein-Suale, who was shot to death by some unidentified men in January 2019. The IGP says his administration will bring closure to this case as well as all […]
COVID-19 vaccines are to protect us – Hohoe MCE
The Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Andrews Teddy Ofori, has called on residents to take the COVID-19 vaccination to protect themselves against the disease. “Taking the Covid-19 vaccine is the surest way to protect ourselves from the disease,” he said. Mr. Ofori, who spoke in an interview after he took a COVID-19 jab at […]
Man lives with Crocodiles at Ada in Ghana
By Michael Dewornu. Crocodiles are wild semi-aquatic reptiles and dangerous to humans. Visitors to any facility with Crocodiles are always cautioned to be extra vigilant. But, on the Crocodile Island in Ada, Benjamin Akomdo lives with these Crocodiles and says they are friendly and he is comfortable with them around him. GBC News takes you […]
Ghana to intensify robotics in schools
The government is working to convert the Mamfe Methodist Girls School into a robotics school. In an interaction with CODERINA, a charity that helps to promote and strengthen coding and STEM skills among African students on their upcoming National Robotics Competition in Accra, the Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Adutwum says this decision is due […]
No trader will be displaced – AMA Chief Executive
Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr Mohammed Adjei Sowah, has assured traders at Opera Square that the Assembly has no intention of displacing or disrupting their business activities to bring financial burden to them. He said the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) was committed to creating a conducive atmosphere for every trader to operate peacefully and contribute […]
