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The Traffic Crisis
Commuters spend more and more time trying to navigate the streets of Accra. Public transportation is limited and there have been several efforts by the local authority to improve the situation. Why have they been so unsuccessful? Have your say. ...
Cholera, the Ticking Timebomb
Year after year, the city suffers an outbreak of cholera. Is it any wonder given the existing challenges associated with the disposal of solid waste. Less than a month after this episode was aired, the city suffered its worst cholera ...
Sewage, the Shame of Lavender Hill
The capital city of Accra has a hidden, dirty secret – the dumping of, sewage, raw human excreta into the Atlantic Ocean. What will it take to end this shameful practice? Have your say. Get involved. Leave a comment. (Scroll ...
The Power Crisis
What is the reason for the constant erratic supply of power year after year and how can the Power Crisis be solved? Have your say. Get involved. Leave a comment. (Scroll to the end of the page for the comment ...
The Case For Autonomous Local Government
Mayors as well as other local government officials are currently appointed by the Central government rather than elected by citizens. Would they be more effective if they were accountable to the people with the power to remove them? Have your ...
Land Use and Town Planning
Accra today is an example of the often uncontrolled urban sprawl associated with urbanization. Poor land use and haphazard building construction has many negative unintended consequences. What are the town planners doing about this? Have your say. Get involved. Leave ...
Flooding in Accra
Every year, significant parts of Accra and other cities in Ghana experience floods during the raining season. In this episode, Special Report examines why and speaks to the Mayor of the city about what he’s doing to solve the problem. ...
The Menace of Plastics
The environmental threat and health risks posed by the use and disposal of plastic is second to none. The beaches have also not been spared. In the absence of an outright ban on plastic, what can be done to address ...