Power outages: We generate power based on ECG’s demand – IPPs
The Independent Power Producers (IPPs) say they cannot be blamed for the current power outages based on its arrangements with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The Chamber said the quantity of power generated by the IPPs was based on the request from ECG in accordance with the daily demand. In an interview with the […]
African Trade Chamber in US seeks collaboration in Africa
The Midlands African Chamber in the United States of America is extending its reach to entrepreneurs in African countries. Karine Sokpoh, President of the Chamber, has embarked on a tour of some African countries, including Ghana and was in the Volta Region on the invitation of the Volta Development Forum (VDF), regional development advocacy organisation. […]
Victims displaced by rainstorm at Assin Central get help
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Assin Central, Mr Godfred Nti Anewu, has donated 40 packets of roofing sheets and 10 bags of cement to assist victims of a devastating rainstorm that hit Assin Fosu recently. The rainstorm affected 130 residents, destroyed 21 houses, five public buildings including schools, churches, the chief’s palace […]
Egypt to host next African Games in 2027
Egypt will be the host of the next 14th African Games in 2027. The symbolic handing over of the African Union flag was done at the closing ceremony of the 13th edition of the African Games in Accra, Ghana. Mr. Mustapha Ussif, the Youth & Sports Minister of Ghana handed over the flag to the African […]
Kidnapping: Three Kasoa and Amanfrom Drivers in custody
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded three drivers who allegedly conspired to rob and kidnap a student. Christopher Adjetey, Bernard Aminamah and Aziz Abu, alias Aziz Father, have denied the various offences. They will be brought before the Court presided over by Mr Jojo Hagan on March 26, 2024. Meanwhile, one Emmanuel, believed to be […]
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam declares top agenda as revenue mobilization
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has declared revenue mobilisation as his priority for the running of the state. According to him, this has become necessary due to the many expenditure handles in the country’s governance structure. He made the declaration during an interaction with officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana […]
Daniel Alves released from prison after paying €1 million in bail
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Former Brazilian football star Daniel Alves has been released from prison after paying €1 million in bail following his conviction for sexually assaulting a young Spanish lady. In February 2024, Alves was pronounced guilty for raping a young lady at a nightclub in December 2022 and was sentenced to four and […]
Karaga Security Council imposes curfew following clashes
The Karaga Security Council in the Northern region has imposed a curfew on the area following a clash between residents of Karaga and the Military. The confrontation resulted in the death of one person and left three others with injuries. The clash is reported to have erupted when a rival regent was enskinned, following the […]
If you have a timetable, bring it to us- Energy Minister says
The Energy Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has opened up bluntly to Ghanaians, demanding a timetable for the ongoing power outages. For the past three months, Ghana has been experiencing what has become dumsor (Power outage) in Ghanaian jargon. The Energy Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, vented his spleen on Ghanaians for demanding a timetable for the […]
Dr Bawmia promises additional two thousand megawatts of solar to national grid
By Mercy Darko The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to add two thousand megawatts of solar power to the national energy mix, thereby reducing the cost of electricity. Addressing members of the Council of Indigenous Business Associations (CIBA), in Accra, Dr Bawumia said the move is to minimise the […]
