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Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh has commended the management of the Volta River Authority(VRA) for its efficiency in government’s electricity expansion drive.

The Minister of Energy and the leadership of the Volta River Authority (VRA) are set to appear before Parliament today.

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Anloga was the scene of a colourful carnival, cultural exposition and display of rich traditions last Saturday, when the Anlo State rounded off...

The recent flood disaster caused by the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams in the Volta River area has garnered a swift response from the World Bank. | Pulse Ghana

President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed his appreciation for the combined efforts of individuals, groups and various entities in Ghana who rallied to provide aid to communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.

Togbi Sri III, the Awoamefia of Anlo State has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to act to secure Volta Region’s coastline, which he said had been under siege.

Sene East MP, Dominic Napaare has warned of acute food shortage and hunger in the upcoming year if extraordinary measures are not taken to ramp up food production due to the floods in so many communities caused by the overflow of the Volta Lake and the spillage of the Akosombo Dam.

The Minister of Energy and the Management of the Volta River Authority (VRA) are set to appear before Parliament on Wednesday, November 8, to provide an update on the Akosombo Dam spillage and its repercussions on communities along the Volta River basin.

Tragedy struck at Ada Senior High School (SHS) in the Greater Accra region as two students lost their lives in a drowning incident. The unfortunate event occurred on the morning of Monday, November 6, 2023.