Edward Debrah writes: Flood prevention in Accra

July 1, 2026

• President Mahama urged Ghanaians to reject corruption, cynicism, and division, advocating for integrity, national unity, and service.
• He stressed that Ghana's future and lasting development depend on strong moral values like honesty, accountability, and patriotism, beyond economic progress alone.
• Mahama emphasized Ghana's diversity as a strength, calling for national identity to supersede political, ethnic, or religious affiliations.
• He appealed to religious leaders, traditional leaders, public servants, and security services to uphold values, promote peace, and demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• The President linked the sustenance of Ghana's economic recovery to integrity, justice, and national unity.

June 30, 2026

• A drinking spot at the business center of Kasapin in the Ahafo Region was destroyed by fire.
• The blaze reduced the structure and several valuable items to ashes, with its cause yet to be established.
• Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were recorded in the incident.
• Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) visited the scene to assess the damage.
• Investigations have been launched to determine the cause of the fire and ascertain the full extent of losses.

June 30, 2026

• Ghana's banking sector reached 73% compliance with Sustainable Banking Principles by September 2025.
• All 23 commercial bank CEOs voluntarily endorsed these principles, integrating ESG into their operations.
• The Bank of Ghana developed a standardized framework in 2021, with IFC and SECO support, to assess compliance.
• The central bank launched a 2024-2028 Strategic Plan on Sustainability and Climate-Related Risks and issued a Climate-Related Financial Risk Directive.
• This progress highlights the banking sector's commitment to financing Ghana's transition to a sustainable and climate-resilient economy.