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Claims made by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) that transformer overload was the cause of the recent power outages that occurred between 7 and 11 p.m. have been denied by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). In a statement released on March 11, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) …

The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) penalized board members of the Electricity Company of Ghana who were in office from January 1, 2024, to March 18, 2024, and they have until May 30, 2024, to pay GHS5,868,000.00 for their non-compliance. After conducting an inquiry, PURC found that ECG had violated …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) announced that their flag bearer, John Mahama, will have his running mate announced during an event on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The University of Professional Studies’ (UPSA) Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium will host the event. The party’s national communication officer, Sammy Gyamfi, stated in a …

Ghana has achieved an interim agreement with international bondholders, according to Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. Still, he claimed, the deal needs to be adjusted to fulfill the debt sustainability goals set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Prior to today, Monday, April 15, the Finance Minister had …

Institutional suppliers have reportedly received GHC26,000,000.00, according to the government. As part of the Free Senior High School (FSHS) initiative, the Ministry of Education stated in a statement that the funds will go to suppliers who provide supplies including stationery, P.E. kits, and school uniforms, among other items. “The Ministry …

After crucial biometric equipment was taken from the Ghanaian Electoral Commission headquarters, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly demanded a thorough inquiry overseen by reliable foreign organizations. “With the utmost urgency, we demand a full and transparent investigation into the theft, conducted with oversight from credible, independent international bodies,” …

The Kumasi Kejetia Market was disconnected from the National Grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana due to a debt of six million Ghana cedis. The disruption of the facility’s power supply for a week has had a significant impact on trading activities in the commercial hub. The most affected …

Five employees of the Electoral Commission (EC) are being held for suspected theft of specific Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). The accused will now be the subject of additional police investigations. Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the EC’s Director of Electoral Services, disclosed this information to the public at a case update pertaining …

It is anticipated that in the upcoming days, the price of gasoline and diesel at the pump would rise by an additional 4% and 5% per liter, respectively. The weak performance of the local currency and the dynamics of the global market are the causes of this. The Institute for …

Ghanaians have been asked to maintain their support for the government while it carries out the three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. He expressed confidence that things would improve in the upcoming months and stated the economy …