Author: Iddriss Ajanak Misbah

Weija Dam spillage, Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced that spillage at the Weija Dam will resume on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and has urged residents living downstream of the dam to evacuate ahead of the exercise. The warning follows a rise in the dam’s water level to 45.2 feet, bringing it close to the 46-foot threshold. GWL says the increase has been driven by heavy rainfall upstream and continued rains across the catchment area of the Densu River and its tributaries. The company says the planned spillage is a precautionary measure intended to safeguard the dam as water levels…

More than 54,000 candidates who obtained Grade 9 in English Language or Mathematics in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been given another opportunity to secure admission to Senior High School (SHS) through the self-placement process. The Ministry of Education has clarified that the affected 54,000 BECE candidates have not been permanently denied access to secondary education. The clarification follows concerns among candidates and parents after the release of the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results. Candidates can use self-placement According to the Ministry of Education, candidates who obtained Grade 9 in either English Language…

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Ernst & Young Ghana (EY Ghana) have resolved regulatory issues relating to the licensing requirements for the provision of cybersecurity services in Ghana. The Cyber Security Authority and EY Ghana have reached a resolution following constructive discussions over matters concerning cybersecurity licensing requirements, licence fees and associated administrative obligations. The development highlights the importance of collaboration between Ghana’s cybersecurity regulator and organisations operating within the country’s growing digital ecosystem, particularly as the government continues to strengthen cybersecurity regulation and compliance. Cyber Security Authority and EY Ghana Engage Over Licensing Requirements According to a joint…

EY Ghana Cybersecurity Fine. The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has fined EY Ghana GH¢360,000 for providing regulated cybersecurity services without a valid licence. The penalty, announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, follows the Authority’s finding that EY Ghana failed to comply with three separate regulatory directives requiring the company to regularise its operations under Ghana’s cybersecurity licensing regime. Why EY Ghana was fined GH¢360,000 According to the CSA, EY Ghana was directed on March 20, 2026, to submit an application for a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) licence within 15 days. However, the Authority said the company continued providing regulated cybersecurity…

Learn how StopNCII helps protect adults from non-consensual intimate image sharing and what to do if your private images are threatened. Imagine waking up one morning to discover that a private photo or video you once shared with someone you trusted is being circulated online without your permission. For many people, that fear is not hypothetical. Private images can be used to threaten, embarrass, blackmail or humiliate someone, especially after a relationship ends or when an online conversation turns abusive. But there is a tool many people still do not know about: StopNCII.org. StopNCII is designed to help adults protect…

A new cybercrime reporting training programme has begun in Ghana to equip bloggers and journalists with the knowledge and practical skills needed to report on online crime, cybersecurity threats and digital safety. The initiative forms part of the National Community Media Cyber Capability Building Project, which was launched in Accra on August 3, 2026. The programme is being implemented by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation (ACDT) in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), with support from the Embassy of the Czech Republic under its Transformation Cooperation Programme. Bloggers and journalists targeted The programme brings together bloggers and journalists…

Ghana’s cybercrime fight has received a significant boost following new support from the Czech Republic aimed at strengthening the country’s digital investigation capabilities. The assistance includes specialised forensic hardware and software valued at about GH¢450,000, providing Ghanaian investigators with additional tools to examine digital evidence linked to cyber-related offences. The support was highlighted by Czech Ambassador to Ghana, Pavel Bílek, during the launch of the National Community Media Cyber Capability Building Project in Accra. According to the Ambassador, the equipment was provided in May 2026 through the Czech Development Agency as part of ongoing cooperation between the two countries in…

Media practitioners in Ghana have been urged to strengthen cybersecurity reporting in Ghana as part of efforts to improve digital literacy, combat online fraud and build public confidence in digital services. The call was made by Deputy Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, during the launch of the National Community Media Cyber Capability Building Project (NCMCCBP) in Accra. The project is being implemented by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in partnership with the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation (ACDT), with funding from the Government of the Czech Republic. Media have a critical role in cybersecurity education…

Learn how human trafficking in Ghana is being tackled through stronger partnerships, victim protection, law enforcement, and community awareness. Introduction Human trafficking in Ghana remains one of the most serious human rights challenges affecting vulnerable children, women, and men across the country. Despite significant legal and institutional progress over the past two decades, traffickers continue to exploit victims through forced labour, sexual exploitation, child trafficking, domestic servitude, and deceptive recruitment practices. Every year, the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons reminds governments, civil society organizations, law enforcement agencies, journalists, development partners, and local communities that ending human trafficking requires collective action. In 2026,…

West Africa floods have displaced thousands across the region, while experts warn Ghana could experience heavier rainfall and increased flood risks. Thousands Affected as Floodwaters Sweep Across West Africa Severe flooding across parts of West Africa has left thousands of people displaced, damaged homes and infrastructure, and renewed concerns about the growing impact of extreme weather events across the region. Several communities have been forced to evacuate after days of persistent rainfall caused rivers to overflow, destroying roads, bridges, farmland, and residential areas. Emergency responders and humanitarian organizations continue to assist affected families while assessing the full extent of the…