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June 12, 2026

• Ghana's 161 kilovolt (kV) electricity transmission system is outdated and inefficient for long-distance power delivery, causing significant voltage losses and reliability risks.
• This inefficiency leads to frequent load shedding, especially in distant regions like the Ashanti Region, and risks system failure during peak demand.
• An energy expert recommends Ghana transition to higher-voltage transmission systems (e.g., 400-500 kV), leveraging the existing 330 kV West African Power Pool infrastructure.
• Heavy reliance on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for over 70% of electricity supply is flagged as a national security risk, with a call for the state to control at least 70% of generation capacity.
• Key policy recommendations include adding 2,000 megawatts of generation capacity over time and redesigning the transmission system into a resilient ring structure to improve fault isolation and prevent nationwide outages.

June 13, 2026

• A mason, Kwesi Salifu, died after being trapped in a well during a rescue operation by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at Asokwa, Abura Dunkwa.
• The incident, occurring on June 10, 2026, is believed to have been caused by inadequate oxygen levels in the confined space.
• A seven-member GNFS team responded to the distress call, but despite their efforts, Mr. Salifu was pronounced dead at the scene.
• His body was subsequently handed over to the Ghana Police Service for preservation and further investigations.
• The GNFS used the tragedy to emphasize the critical need for strict adherence to safety protocols, expert supervision, and proper equipment when working in confined spaces.

June 13, 2026

• World Vision Ghana and the Wa East District Assembly have launched the district's first Children's Parliament to combat child labour, primarily funded by World Vision.
• Child labour in the district is largely driven by rural poverty and illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), prompting World Vision's interventions like boreholes, child protection committees, and an anti-hunger campaign.
• The District Chief Executive commended World Vision's broader development contributions and highlighted government initiatives, including upgrading Loggu SHS and introducing the "One Million Coders" program.
• Key barriers to quality education, identified by the District Director of Education, include poor road networks, infrastructure deficits, inadequate teacher motivation, and lack of accommodation, pushing vulnerable children into hazardous labour.
• Stakeholders, including parents, traditional leaders, and teachers, are urged to collaborate, enforce by-laws, and invest in children's education to protect them from exploitation, with the Children's Parliament empowering youth voices.