Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has cut sod for the construction of a modern conference hall at the Wa Naa Palace, marking the beginning of the first phase of a major initiative to upgrade the historic seat of the Wala Kingdom. Source link
Day: June 7, 2026
French Open: Zverev beats Cobolli to win first Grand Slam title
Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since <a href= https://www. Source link
ECG Announces Scheduled Outages and Technical Fault Affecting Multiple Regions on June 8
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of power outages expected on Monday, June 8, 2026, across the Ashanti, Tema, Accra East and Accra West operational areas. The interruptions are due to scheduled maintenance works as well as a technical fault at a major substation. Source link
French Open 2026: Alexander Zverev wins first Grand Slam title with victory over Flavio Cobolli
Alexander Zverev finally landed the Grand Slam title that threatened to elude him by overcoming Flavio Cobolli and his own nerves to win a tense French Open final in five sets. The 29-year-old German secured his first, long-awaited major triumph with a 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 victory over 10th seed Cobolli on Sunday evening in Paris. Source link
National Labour Commission orders Komfo Anokye doctors to call off indefinite strike
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) to immediately call off its indefinite strike, declaring that the industrial action contravenes provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). In a summons dated June 6, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of KADA, the Commission said it had taken note of media reports announcing the…
Government reiterates tougher scrutiny for renewal of mining licenses
The government has reiterated its commitment to subjecting the renewal of mining concessions to stricter scrutiny as part of efforts to ensure responsible and sustainable mining in the country. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, said both local and foreign mining companies seeking…
EPA engages schoolchildren to promote climate-resilient communities
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is looking to Ghana’s next generation to help tackle climate change, using schools as a starting point for building more climate-resilient communities. As part of activities marking World Environment Day 2026, the EPA’s Kasoa Area Office carried out a week-long climate education campaign in schools across the Effutu Municipality, Gomoa East District and Agona West…
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast arrive for tournament in style – VIDEO – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results
The Ivory Coast national team has arrived in the United States of America, stylishly dressed in their national colours. After completing a training camp in Paris, head coach Emerse Fae and his players travelled to the United States, where they will continue their final build-up to the global tournament. The Elephants landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 7 and have…
Works and Housing Minister Announces Crackdown on Illegal Structures in Flood-Prone Areas
Screenshot The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has announced plans by government to intensify efforts to remove unauthorized structures in flood-prone areas across Accra as part of measures to address the city’s perennial flooding problem. The Minister made the announcement during an inspection tour of several flood-affected communities following Wednesday’s heavy downpour, which left…
Photos: Scenes from North Industrial Area building collapse site
Emergency response teams are on the ground at the North Industrial Area in Accra following the collapse of a building under construction. Two people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a building. According to reports, three persons have been rescued from the rubble with two confirmed dead and one currently receiving treatment at Ridge Hospital in Accra. Eyewitnesses…
