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The death of Ada SHS students may be connected to the Akosombo spill – Assemblyman
Nearly a month after the Akosombo Dam Spillage, the country continues to suffer losses, as two Ada Senior High School (SHS) students perished in the Ada River while washing their uniforms.
According to reports, these children went to the river to have a brief bath and wash their clothes before returning to school before the unexpected happened.
According to Moses Wusah, Assembly Member for the region, the taps have not been running for some time, forcing children and the school to resort to the Ada River due to the Akosombo dam overflow.
He added on Joy FM’s Newsnight, “It’s related to the school’s and the district’s overall water shortage.” Because Ada has been without water for about a week, without a drop from the tap, and even the river water is unsafe due to the Akosombo Dam leak.”
He added that, despite the risks of obtaining water from the river, the school administration is compelled to arrange for kids to fetch water from the river for their requirements.
The Assembly member emphasised that, while he had recruited a few young men to bring water to the school, the school’s population was too great, and that as of 6:10 p.m., most of the kids had still not had a bath, and kitchen staff were also struggling to acquire water to make meals.
Meanwhile, he stated that his organisation aims to write letters to raise donations in order to install pumps straight into the river to supply water to the school.
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Power interruptions damage our enterprises; release dumsor schedule – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has joined demands for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to produce a load-shedding schedule, citing the persistent power outages that are badly impacting companies and livelihoods across the nation.
GUTA issued a statement emphasising the considerable impact of the power outages on many sectors, including agriculture, trade, and industry.
According to them, firms are struggling to meet production schedules and prepare for their personnel as a result of the irregular power supply, which raises production costs and degrades living conditions.
Traders, store owners, wholesalers, tailors, dressmakers, electricians, and other artists are also suffering business losses as a result of the “Dumsor phenomenon.”
GUTA is asking for answers from ECG about the true reasons of the unpredictable power outages, measures to resolve the issue, and a deadline for resolution.
They also requested ECG to publish a timeframe for load-shedding so that companies may organise their activities appropriately.
Because of the unpredictability of power outages, many shop owners have turned to generators, which has resulted in rising fuel costs to keep them operating during outages.
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The Foreign Affairs Ministry cautions against travelling to Northern Mali
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians not to travel to certain areas of Northern Mali.
In an official statement, the Ministry underlined recent security concerns along critical routes connecting Mali and Niger, notably in the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali.
The Ministry mentioned incidents of terrorist activity targeting travellers along these routes.
“The Ministry remains committed to the safety of Ghanaians and will provide updates on the security situation in the region under reference in due course,” the statement went on to say.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry reminded the people to always prioritise their safety when travelling.
Find the statement below:
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Gov’t settles on blue and white as new paint for basic schools
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, has declared that the government intends to repaint all public basic schools in blue and white, replacing the present brown and yellow.
This programme is part of a rebranding campaign to improve the appearance of the institutions.
Dr Adutwum went on to say that this is only one of several initiatives targeted at revitalising and improving basic education in the country.
“We’re moving to blue and white. We are painting all of the schools to give them an appealing appearance. This is the revolution Ghana deserves, and it is on its way,” the minister said at a “The free SHS tale” discussion in Accra on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
He also announced the replacement of the brown and yellow outfits.
“We are modifying the uniforms of public elementary schools across the country. The yellow and brown that you see now will go. Reformation is coming to a community near you, and you will witness it.”
The education minister expanded, saying that this project is part of the government’s attempts to demonstrate to critics that its concentration is not exclusively on secondary education.
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