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Accra Heat: El Niño Forecasts Hotter, Drier Dry Season
Ghana Meteorological Agency warns of intensified heat and dust, urging city residents to brace for rising temperatures as a very strong El Niño develops.
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Politics
Ghana to Host AU Leaders on Financial Independence in Accra
Accra will welcome African Union officials on 13 November to discuss steps that will cut the body’s dependence on external donors and boost its fiscal self‑reliance.
Business
Businesses Urged to Fix Quality Gaps to Avoid Losses
At the 2026 Quality Summit in Accra, QA Consult Africa’s CEO warned that weak quality practices cost firms time, money and reputation.
Entertainment
Efya Jokes About Earlier Vow After Accra Wedding
The Ghanaian singer light‑heartedly admitted she’d changed her mind about marriage after a six‑year‑old video surfaced, following her traditional ceremony with Nigerian musician Tomi Thomas.
Business
GWL Arrests 4,395 for Water Theft in Accra
Ghana Water Limited’s crackdown on illegal water connections has led to the detention of thousands of households and businesses, with cases now heading to court.
Business
VaMijo Launches Heavily Discounted Rides for Accra Doctors and Nurses Ahead of Christmas
The Ghanaian ride‑hailing firm is offering steep fare reductions to health workers and has already donated medical supplies to local hospitals.
Business
AMA Announces GH¢1,000 Reward for Traders Who Follow Red‑Line Rules
Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey unveiled a Christmas support package for traders who consistently stay within the Assembly’s designated trading zones.
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Circle Railway Fire: GNFS Brings Blaze Under Control in Accra
Firefighters from the National Headquarters and Makola stations contained a fire that gutted the ground floor of a two‑storey makeshift scrap warehouse at Circle Railway, with no casualties reported.
Business
Accra AMA Closes Cocoa Board‑Kantamanto Roads for Christmas Traders
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly will shut key CBD streets in December to give street vendors extra space and boost sales during the festive season.
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Accra Roads to Close in December to Boost Christmas Trading
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly will shut traffic on select streets between Cocoa Board and Kantamanto to create space for street traders during the festive season.
Business
US Embassy: How Ghanaians Can Secure Emergency Visa Interviews
The Accra embassy has released step‑by‑step guidance for citizens needing urgent U.S. visas, outlining required documents and the limited availability of expedited slots.
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Accra Metropolis Prepares for National Sanitation Day on November 7
AMA warns that traders, businesses and residents who fail to comply with the city’s clean‑up exercise will face legal sanctions, after 27 offenders were prosecuted in past events.
Entertainment
Davido, Kwesi Arthur, Kweku Smoke Headline Tidal Rave 2026
Accra’s flagship beach party will welcome Nigerian superstar Davido and Ghanaian stars Kwesi Arthur, Kweku Smoke and Lasmid on November 14 under the theme “No Raver Left Behind.”
Business
WAHTTEX Expo Aims to Expand Ghana’s Domestic Tourism Market
The West Africa Holidays, Travel and Tourism Expo will host over 5,000 trade participants and 200 exhibitors in Accra from 19‑21 November, boosting local travel and business ties.
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Accra Mayor Urges Traders to Move to Designated Markets
Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey is calling on roadside traders to return to Kaneshie, Makola and Agbogbloshie markets, offering free media adverts to boost business.
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AMA Orders Traders to Vacate Unauthorized Bus Stops Within 48 Hours
Accra Metropolitan Assembly has given hawkers a two‑day deadline to clear bus stops, citing traffic congestion and safety risks.
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Accra Construction Site Incident: Falling Debris Sparks Public Safety Concerns
On 21 October 2026, concrete fragments fell from a high‑rise near Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, prompting a review of safety protocols for Ghanaian construction sites.
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GAYO Partners With Assemblies and Schools to Promote Waste Segregation in Greater Accra
The Green Africa Youth Organization is rolling out a Zero Waste program that will give 200 bins and educational materials to schools across seven Greater Accra municipalities.
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Accra Hosts First ‘Unmute Yo’Self’ Confidence‑Building Event
On 23 October, 47 university students gathered at the Accra AI Community Center for a free public‑speaking workshop organised by Sincerely Accra Podcast and The Gold Coast Report.
Entertainment
Martell Swift Academy Opens Applications for Accra Edition
The pan‑African talent development platform invites musicians, producers, songwriters and industry professionals in Accra to apply between Oct. 27 and Nov. 6, 2026, with free participation and a grant for selected candidates.
Entertainment
AFESTACC 2026 Set for Accra December 9‑12
The African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives will convene artists, entrepreneurs and investors across four days, aiming to boost the continent’s creative economy.
Entertainment
StoryFest Ghana: 3‑Day Literacy and Creative Arts Festival Opens in Accra
The country’s first national festival celebrating storytelling, crafts and performance will draw over 3,000 visitors, including 1,000 from abroad, from 11‑13 December.
Business
Accra Poultry Farmers Warn of Possible Price Rises Ahead of Christmas
Rising feed and freight costs could push poultry prices up as the festive season approaches.
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Accra’s Vibrancy Depends on How Easy It Is to Get There
Transport woes turn a night out into a logistical puzzle, prompting a rethink of mobility’s role in city life.
Health
MTN Yellow Ladies Network Screens 500 Accra Market Women for Breast Cancer
The non‑profit arm of MTN screened half a thousand women in Accra’s markets as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, offering education and free tests.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints to Open Global Education Center in Accra
A new facility near the Accra Ghana Temple will house over 100 computers and offer study space, internet and employment resources for BYU‑Pathway students.
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Accra Road Encroachment Escalates Pedestrian Dangers
Petty traders blocking pavements in Accra’s CBD and other cities have prompted the NRSA to launch a stakeholder engagement to curb the rising knock‑down incidents.
Business
GEPA to Sponsor 500 SMEs for November Export Fair
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has pledged to fund at least 500 small and medium‑sized enterprises to attend the upcoming GEXPO in Accra, aiming to boost export readiness and market access.
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Darkuman–Kaneshie Corridor: Ministry Rolls Out 24‑Hour Work Schedule
The Roads Ministry has shifted to a round‑the‑clock timetable for the rehabilitation of the busy Accra corridor to speed progress and ease congestion.
Business
Letshego Ghana Boosts Maternal Care at Mamprobi Hospital
The savings and loans firm donated new medical gear and refurbished the maternity ward in Accra as part of its 2026 Customer Service Week.
Entertainment
Noble Nketsiah Marks 25 Years in Gospel Music With Silver Jubilee Concert
The veteran gospel artist will celebrate a quarter‑century of music on Sunday, October 25 at the ICGC Calvary Temple in Spintex, Accra.
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Darkuman Fire: Container Structures and Five Vehicles Destroyed
A blaze on Monday, Oct. 19, tore through the Cable and Wireless area of Darkuman, wrecking multiple container units and a mechanic shop, with five vehicles lost in the inferno.
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Villaggio Apartment Building Parts Fall in Accra During Heavy Winds
Sections of the under‑construction Villaggio complex in Airport Residential Area toppled mid‑afternoon as gale‑force winds hit the capital before afternoon rains.
Entertainment
Bernice Offei Buried Saturday at Legon Interdenominational Church
Veteran gospel singer and banker will be laid to rest on November 14, following a remembrance night and private interment in Accra.
Education
FGMSA Sues MDC to Stop Common Registration Examination
The Federation of Ghana Medical Students’ Associations has filed a case in Accra’s High Court to halt the Medical and Dental Council’s new licensing test for graduating students.
Business
GPCL Launches Online Verification System to Curb Fake Gazettes
The Ghana Publishing Company Limited has unveiled a digital tool that lets the public confirm the authenticity of official gazettes without visiting its offices.
Business
GLIDA Launches in Accra to Bridge Gap Between Academic Learning and Workplace Skills
The Global Leadership, Innovation and Development Academy opened its doors at the High Commission of Malaysia, pledging structured training for business leaders, entrepreneurs and public sector professionals.
Entertainment
Praise Achievement Awards Announces Nominees for Fifth Edition
The PAA unveiled 45 categories of nominees at its Accra ceremony, marking a half‑decade of celebrating gospel music across Ghana, Africa and the diaspora.
General
Transport Unions Demand One-Week Clearance of Traders from Bus Stops
Ghana’s transport unions have warned the Ministries of Trade, Interior and Local Government to remove hawkers from bus stops and pedestrian walkways before the new TraffiTech‑GH system rolls out on November 1, 2026.
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Aayalolo Contra‑Flow Moves Over 8,000 Passengers Daily in Accra
GAPTE’s new bus system can transport more than 8,500 commuters each day, easing traffic on the city’s busiest corridors.
Politics
Mahama Urges Recognition of Women of Faith at World Assemblies of God Congress
President John Dramani Mahama called for greater appreciation of women leaders’ wisdom and work during the opening of the three‑day congress in Accra.
Politics
President Mahama Urges Churches to Be Safe Havens for Children and Vulnerable People
During the opening of the World Assemblies of God Congress 2026, the president called on religious institutions to protect those seeking refuge.
Business
SHC Hires Private Firm to Recover Encroached Lands
The State Housing Company Limited has contracted Aynok Holdings Limited to audit and reclaim its properties, giving unauthorised occupants 21 days to regularise before legal action.
Sports
African Genius Chess Championship Set for Ghud Park Accra
Imagination Africa and Mentors Chess Academy will stage the second edition of the tournament on Saturday, 24 October 2026, aiming to nurture talent and promote inclusion through the game of chess.
Crime
87‑Year‑Old Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Defiling 9‑Year‑Old in Ofankor
Yaw Gahornu, 87, has received a 20‑year prison term with hard labour after a court found him guilty of sexually abusing a nine‑year‑old girl in Accra’s Ofankor suburb.
Education
Learn Deutsch Opens First ÖSD German Language Examination Centre in Accra
The new centre at No. 4 Nuumo Abbey Street, East Legon, will offer Ghanaian learners a recognised pathway to German‑speaking universities and jobs.
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GIS Celebrates 10th TIME Educators’ Conference, Highlights Teaching Gains
The Ghana International School marked a decade of its TIME conference, noting a rise from 10% to 68% of teachers meeting National Standards and stressing AI ethics.
Business
Mahama Shares Exhausting Struggle to Find Home as Young Couple
President John Mahama recounted the long search for a suitable and affordable home for him and First Lady Lordina Mahama during the National Conference on Housing Finance.
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Assemblies of God Mobilises 2,500 Leaders Ahead of Historic World Congress
Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam briefed church leaders in Accra as the 10th Triennial World Congress prepares to open in the capital on October 14, 2026.
Entertainment
Pete Edochie Shares Secrets of 57‑Year Marriage
The veteran Nollywood star credits faith, focus and a busy life at home for keeping his love intact through decades.
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George Christian Papa Mends: Family Announces Sudden Death
The Mends family, along with relatives from Dzelukope, Keta, Anloga, and abroad, mourn the loss of their son on August 9, 2026.
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Walter Mosley Visits W.E.B. Du Bois Centre in Accra
The New York State Secretary toured the renovated memorial, laid a wreath, and met with the foundation steering the centre’s transformation into a full museum.
Business
Duraplast Fire Under Control, Facility to Reopen Oct 5
The Accra‑based plastics manufacturer confirmed a fire at one of its plants was contained and operations will resume Monday, Oct. 5, after thanking emergency services and customers for their support.
Business
SSNIT Clears Structures on Labadi Beach to Protect Hotel Investments
The pension fund’s demolition of unauthorized buildings along Accra’s beachfront aims to safeguard its Labadi and La Palm hotel holdings while keeping the beach open to the public.
Entertainment
Black Star Fashion Week Debuts in Accra and Senchi
The maiden two‑day event will spotlight Ghanaian design talent, industry growth and cultural diversity, running from November 4 in Accra to November 7 at Royal Senchi.
Business
LTIF 2026: Pan‑African Trade Forum Set for Accra Oct. 6‑7
The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum will convene entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers at UPSA’s Ohene Konadu Auditorium to tackle the hurdles that keep African firms from expanding beyond their borders.
General
Accra North Industrial Area Fire Escalates as Residents Block Firefighters
A blaze erupted early Thursday in Accra’s North Industrial Area, spreading rapidly while residents reportedly hindered emergency crews from accessing the site.
Business
Studio 7 Clinic: CEO Rewards Staff With Cars, Motorbike for 10th Anniversary
Accra‑based beauty and wellness centre celebrated a decade of growth by gifting vehicles, cash and appliances to long‑serving employees.
Entertainment
Ama Kwakye to Host Free Zumba Session in Accra
The African Most Beautiful USA Queen will lead a community dance and wellness event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, combining a run and Zumba class to promote health and social connection.
Health
Accra Hub Urges MMDCEs to End Open Burning Amid Air‑Pollution Hotspots
The Global Shapers Accra Hub has issued a call to Greater Accra’s Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to curb open burning after air‑quality tests flagged severe pollution in key neighbourhoods.
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Kiverta Ivy Returns With New Single ‘I Give It All’
Gospel singer Victoria Ivy Obeng, known as Kiverta Ivy, announces her comeback after a long hiatus with a heartfelt track that reflects her faith and personal struggles.
Sports
Black Challenge Completes Final Training Ahead of Angola Clash
The Ghanaian amputee football squad wrapped up a light‑exercise session before heading to San Juan de los Lagos for their Group D opener against Angola at the 2026 World Cup.
Politics
Ghana Launches Nationwide Billboard Inspection and Enforcement
Starting Saturday, November 14, the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs will demolish non‑compliant billboards across the country.
Sports
Universities Urged to Use Sports to Boost Alumni Funding
Dr Kwame Baah‑Nuakoh called on Ghanaian universities to market sports as a way to build pride and attract sustainable support from former students.
International
US Flights Grounded Nationwide After Communication Outage
A rare ground stop halted all U.S. departures Friday, leaving travelers stranded as the FAA investigated a telecom failure that did not appear linked to any threat.
General
Uncle Kweku Adumatta Dies After Short Illness
The Ghanaian relationship counsellor, motivational speaker and life coach passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after a brief illness.