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06 Feb

Meet Ghanaian Producer Behind Tyla’s Grammy-Winning ‘Water’

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Ghanaian music producer Sammy Soso has surfaced as the mastermind behind South African musician Tyla's Grammy award-winning hit, Water. The song, which wowed music lovers across various platforms, won the Best African Music Performance at the 66th edition of the Grammy Awards, marking a significant achievement for both the Tyla and the Ghanaian producer. ( South African Tyla beats Nigerian stars to win first Grammy) According to British Ghanaian producer Juls, Sammy SoSo was the extra hand for the composition, recording sessions and inspiration for the song The announcement of Sammy Soso's pivotal role came to light through a tweet by Juls…

22 Nov

Akosombo Dam Spillage: Don’t Drink Water From Affected Communities – GHS Warns

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a cautionary announcement, revealing that individuals in the communities that were recently flooded as a result of the spillage of the Akosombo Dam, will be unable to use water from various local sources for the next six months. The caution is a response to the contamination of water sources with faecal bacteria and E. coli, rendering the water unsafe for consumption. The revelation was made during a press briefing on the flood situation on Wednesday, where the Director of Public Health, Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, addressed the critical issue of water safety in communities…

23 Feb

Waste Water Pours Freely On Accra-Kasoa Road

wontumionlineNewsSunda International, Toxic, Water

For a couple of months now, an overflow of polluted water suspected to contain toxic waste believed to be from a multinational manufacturing company which is operating at New Bortianor in the Ga South Municipality has taken over a portion of the New Bortianor-Kasoa road. The muddy waste water has flooded a portion of the road between SCC Junction and the West Hills Shopping Mall. Apart from the possible health risks the situation poses to residents, it also creates inconvenience for pedestrians and motorists. Occasionally, pedestrians are forced to walk through the waste water or jump onto the busy highway…

12 Oct

Government Is Investing $740 Million In Water Systems, Increases Access To Clean Drinking Water To 87%- Dr Bawumia

wontumionlineNewsDr. Bawumia, Water

Government is investing an amount of 740 million dollars in the provision of drinking water under a policy dubbed “water for all”. This was made known by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Monday at Tuna, in the Savannah Region where he has rounded up an official tour of that region. According to Dr Bawumia, the significant investment of over 740 million dollars in various water projects across the country has resulted in increasing the percentage of Ghanaians who have access to potable drinking water in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for the provision of clean water…