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PURC Announces 2.45% Increase in Electricity Tariffs Effective July 1

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs for all categories of consumers, effective July 1, 2025, following its scheduled quarterly review. In a statement issued today, the Commission explained that the upward adjustment was necessary to maintain the financial viability of utility service …

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2025/26 Ghana Premier League Season Kicks Off, September 12

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced that the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season will commence on Friday, September 12, 2025, and wrap up during the weekend of May 23–24, 2026. This announcement comes as part of a proactive effort to align the domestic football calendar with the upcoming …

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Ghana Olympic Committee to Commemorate Olympic Day on June 21

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) will celebrate Olympic Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, bringing together over 1,000 students from 20 schools. The event, scheduled to start at 7 am, aims to promote Olympic values and encourage sports participation among young Ghanaians. Activities Lineup The …

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64 Radio Stations Get Reprieve After President Mahama’s Intervention

Sixty-four (64) FM radio stations ordered to shut down by the National Communications Authority (NCA) have been granted a temporary reprieve following the intervention of President John Dramani Mahama. The stations, which had been cited for serious breaches of regulatory requirements, will now be allowed to continue operating under strict …

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‘Very Rich’ Comment Sparks Controversy: Afenyo-Markin Criticizes Majority Leader’s Stance on Worker Layoffs

Mensah Maxwell (Parliamentary Correspondent) In a dramatic turn of events in Parliament yesterday, June 11th, 2025, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized the Majority Leader’s stance on worker layoffs, sparking controversy over the latter’s “very rich” comment. Afenyo-Markin took issue with the Majority Leader’s (Mahama Ayariga) apparent support for the Labour …

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