Accra shuts down markets and shops for major National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise
The AMA has ordered a six-hour closure of commercial establishments on Saturday, October 3, for a national environmental clean-up drive.
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Accra to Host Major Trade and Investment Forum in October 2026
Ghana's capital will welcome the Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum, bringing global business leaders to discuss production, trade and innovation.
AMA clarifies commercial driver's licence requirements as confusion persists among yellow-plate operators
Accra Metropolitan Assembly warns commercial drivers they must obtain separate GH¢60 licence cards to avoid penalties during enforcement operations.
Accra Hosts Inaugural Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair, Spotlighting Africa's Materials and Manufacturing Power
Alt.FFF launches in Accra to showcase Africa's textile heritage, manufacturing capabilities and intra-African trade opportunities in fashion.
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Death by Smoke: Inside Accra's E-Waste Crisis at Agbogbloshie
Toxic fumes from illegal e-waste burning near Accra's city centre pose severe health risks to thousands of residents and workers.
Jambo Spaces Launches Africa-Wide Directory to Map Creative Hubs—Ghana's Booming Creator Economy Gets Connected
Accra-based Jambo Spaces unveils continent-wide directory to help African creatives discover studios, hubs and collaborative spaces.
Accra's Rush Hour Gets a Fix: Government Launches Ayalolo Bus Lanes to Beat Traffic
Ghana launches dedicated contra-flow lanes for Ayalolo BRT buses on three major Accra routes during peak hours to reduce congestion.
Ghana's building collapse crisis: why regulations fail and lives are lost
Weak enforcement, shortage of qualified architects in assemblies, and substandard materials fuel Ghana's recurring structural disasters.
Giddens Debuts 'Far Too Modular': A Ghanaian-German Artist Bridges Two Worlds Through Sound
Ghanaian-German musician Giddens releases debut album exploring identity, culture and the creative tension between Accra and Berlin.
Critical Fire Safety Gap: 23 Hydrants Down at Ghana's Government Hub
Ghana National Fire Service discovers nearly two dozen non-functional fire hydrants at Accra's Ministries enclave, raising urgent safety concerns.
Critical Fire Safety Gap: Only 5 of 30 Hydrants Working in Accra's Ministries District
Fire service inspection reveals alarming lack of firefighting infrastructure in Ghana's government hub, raising emergency response concerns.
Dutch teen Fennis retains ITF J60 title at Accra Sports Stadium
Peppa Fennis wins second consecutive junior tennis title in Accra, defeating South Korea's Jiwon Hwang in commanding final display.