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GFA Vice President inspects borehole projects in Wa
As part of the visit to the Upper West Region by Vice-President of the Ghana Football Association, Mr. Mark Addo, inspected some borehole projects executed by the Association in the region.
The borehole projects visited by the Vice-President were those located at Tendamba JHS and Wa Senior High School.
These projects were part of a larger initiative aimed at providing sustainable water sources for watering football pitches at venues hosting matches organized by the Association.
Vice-President Mark Addo was accompanied by RFA Coordinator of the Ghana Football Association Mr. Daasebre Adu-Asare and the Upper West RFA Chairman Alhaji Sadugu Yahaya, together with some of his Executive Council members.
During his inspection, Mr. Mark Addo stressed the GFA’s dedication to fixing the fundamentals of our game hence the implementation of the GFA Borehole Project.
The Vice-President was very happy to hear that the boreholes do not only serve as water for irrigation of playing fields but the Tendamba JHS project also serves as a source of potable water for the school.
He highlighted the importance of investing in infrastructure to support the development of the game at the grassroots.
The GFA Vice-President was in the region to attend the Upper West Regional Football Association Congress which took place on September 26, 2024.
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Avoid Johannesburg CBD unless travel there is necessary – Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa
Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has urged Ghanaians to take note of a significant protest currently taking place in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) today, Wednesday, 29 April 2026 by the March and March over unemployment and undocumented foreign nationals.
According to them, this has already led to major traffic disruptions and interruptions to normal business activities in the CBD
Given the nature of the protest, the High Commission noted that there is a heightened risk of tension, particularly toward foreign nationals.
“Please advise all to exercise caution throughout the day. It is advisable to avoid the Johannesburg CBD unless travel there is absolutely necessary. Those who live in Johannesburg are urged to remain indoors or in secure locations and limit unnecessary movement,” It stated.
Additionally, they added that “Members of the community should also be reminded not to engage with protesters under any circumstances, even if approached or provoked, and to prioritize their personal safety at all times. Carrying valid identification and relevant documentation is essential.”
Ghanaians in South Africa have been urged to stay in close communication “with members of our community and check in on individuals who may be particularly vulnerable. Parents and guardians should ensure that children remain in safe environments and avoid travel through affected areas.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
An aide to former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the government over ongoing power outages, urging authorities to prioritise solutions instead of explanations.
His comments come in response to recent remarks by Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor regarding challenges in the power sector.
Speaking on the issue on Channel One TV, Mr. Aboagye questioned the government’s justification that ongoing transformer upgrades and system expansions are responsible for the outages.
He argued that such maintenance work has been carried out in the past without causing widespread disruption.
He said the situation does not make sense, insisting that it is possible to upgrade infrastructure without plunging the entire country into darkness.
According to him, Ghanaians are more concerned about having stable electricity than listening to explanations.
“Your talking means nothing to us. Give us power,” he said.
Mr. Aboagye added that the power situation is affecting lives and livelihoods across the country.
He claimed that businesses are shutting down, people are losing their jobs, and some lives are being put at risk due to the outages.
He pointed to rising costs, noting that consumers are paying more for electricity despite the unstable supply.
The former Vice President’s aide further criticised the government for what he described as a lack of respect for citizens, saying the focus should be on delivering reliable power rather than assigning blame.
By: Jacob Aggrey
