A 24-year-old man, Yussif Alhassan, has been reportedly stabbed to death following a disagreement over a sachet of water. According to a report by Kumsi-based Fox FM, the incident happened at Manso Moseasso in the Ashanti region. Usman Alhassan, brother to the deceased narrated the incident on Ewiase Ehu on …
Read More »Prices of gari, sachet water reduce following low demand
The prices of gari and sachet water in the Bolgatanga market, Upper East Region, have reduced, following a decline in demand due to the increase in prices earlier in November. A bag of gari, which was sold between GH¢800.00 and GH¢850.00 depending on the size has been reduced to GH¢750.00 …
Read More »WATCH: Addaekrom: The community where sachet water is like gold
Gold is considered one of Ghana’s most priced minerals which in recent times is being exploited by many even through illegal means. In the case of Addaekrom, an island community in the Eastern Region of Ghana, their gold is a most unimaginable basic need: good drinking water. Sad as it …
Read More »Sachet water to sell at 50 pesewas as producers announce price increment
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers has announced price increment for bottled and sachet water effective September 19, 2022. The move, according to them, is to ensure uniformity across the country amid the fuel price hikes, increase in water and electricity tariffs as well as the cost of packaging …
Read More »FDA to go after shop owners who expose sachet water and beverages to direct sunlight
The Food and Drugs Authority has cautioned shop owners to desist from exposing water and beverages to direct sunlight adding that the authority has teamed up with other state security agencies to arrest and prosecute traders and distributors who fail to comply with the directives. The move according FDA was …
Read More »VIDEO: Angry Suame artisans pelt Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu with sachet water
Residents in the Suame constituency in the Ashanti region booed at the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Hon Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu, and asked him to vacate his seat as parliamentarian. According to the residents, the MP has failed to develop the area, in terms road infrastructural and …
Read More »Only two sachet water producers certified in Tamale – GSA
Only two out of the many sachet water producers in the Tamale Metropolis are registered and certified with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) – a situation authorities say pose health risks to consumers. According to the GSA, most producers use filters and other machines that are not approved, hence, the …
Read More »A bag of sachet water now sells at 6.00 ghc
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has recommended to all its members to review upward the prices of their products. In a press release signed by the National President, Magnus Nunoo, the Association announced that, iced sachet water remains unchanged …
Read More »Lady beaten by brother-in law for taking one sachet water without permission
A 27-year-old lady, Gloria Eshun has been beaten severely by her sister’s husband, for taking his sachet water at Ajumako Mando Tayil in Ajumako Enyan Essiam District in the Central Region. Speaking to Kasapa News Yaw Boagyan, the victim said she took the sachet water(20 pesewas) because she was very …
Read More »Price of iced sachet water now 30 pesewas
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has reviewed the price of iced sachet water from 20 pesewas to 30 pesewas, effective March 15, 2021. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency by Mr Magnus Nunoo, National President, NASPAWAP, said the increase was the result of …
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