The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced that the State Transport Corporation (STC) will receive 140 new buses within the next two months as part of the government’s efforts to improve public transportation services across the country.

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has introduced a cash reward scheme aimed at combating indiscriminate waste disposal, offering GH¢200 to members of the public who provide credible video evidence of individuals dumping refuse into drains and waterways during rainfall.

The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey building at Avenor in North Kaneshie has risen to three after one of the survivors rescued from the rubble succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident.

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has assured families displaced by the recent fire outbreak at the Police Barracks opposite the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters in Accra Central that government support is on the way.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission of Ghana, Dr. Hugh C. A. Brown, has revealed that more than 350 private companies and individuals are actively participating in commercial forest plantation development within the country’s forest reserves.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for La Nkwantanang-Madina, Ibrahim Fuseini Faila, has announced plans to intensify enforcement against unauthorized structures following the recent building collapse at Adenta.

A tragic fuel tanker crash at Adubinso in the Afigya Kwabre South Constituency of the Ashanti Region has claimed the life of a driver, left his mate critically injured, and destroyed more than seven shops in a devastating fire.

Thousands of commuters and motorists across Accra were stranded for hours on Wednesday evening after heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding and severe traffic congestion across the capital.

The downpour, which hit the city on June 3, submerged several major roads and rendered key transport routes impassable, leaving vehicles stuck in long queues and disrupting movement across multiple communities.

Among the hardest-hit areas was the Ashaiman Underbridge, a critical transport link connecting Ashaiman to surrounding communities such as Sakumono, Kanewu, and Adjei Kojo. The underpass was completely engulfed by floodwaters, preventing vehicles from using the route.

The flooding extended beyond Ashaiman, with several parts of Accra experiencing significant waterlogging as drainage systems struggled to cope with the volume of rainfall.

The resulting traffic gridlock affected major roads throughout the city, forcing motorists to spend hours navigating flooded streets and congested alternative routes.

Many commuters reported being trapped in traffic for more than five hours as drivers searched for safer passages through affected areas.

The widespread flooding once again highlighted the recurring challenges posed by heavy rains in the capital, where poor drainage, blocked waterways, and rapid urban development continue to contribute to flood-related disruptions.

Transportation services were also affected as some commercial drivers suspended operations in severely flooded areas, leaving passengers stranded and increasing pressure on available transport options.

Although floodwaters gradually began to recede in some locations later in the evening, traffic congestion persisted long after the rains had stopped as vehicles slowly cleared affected roads.

Authorities are expected to assess the impact of the flooding while emergency agencies continue to monitor vulnerable areas amid concerns about further rainfall during the season.

The latest incident adds to growing calls for improved drainage infrastructure and stronger flood mitigation measures to address Accra’s recurring flooding challenges.

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