Story by Mariam Naadei Hammond The Minority in Parliament has dismissed claims that the recent fire at the Akosombo substation is responsible for the ongoing power outages commonly known as dumsor affecting parts of the country. According to the Minority, the outages predate the April 23 incident by more than a year, describing the fire as a “symptom” rather than …

Story by Mariam Naadei Hammond Former Ghanaian Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is scheduled to appear before a United States immigration court on June 15, 2026, in a case that could have significant implications for both his residency status and Ghana’s efforts to secure his return to face criminal charges. According to court documents, the hearing will take place at 1:00 …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has acknowledged ongoing unplanned power outages affecting parts of the country, attributing the disruptions to challenges within its distribution network. According to the company, the outages are largely being caused by ageing infrastructure, deteriorating cables, and overloaded transformers, all of which continue to put pressure on the national electricity distribution system. In a statement …

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the directive for the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Grid Company Limited, Mark Awuah Baah, to step aside, describing the move as superficial and unlikely to address the country’s persistent power challenges. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, April 28, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako Mensah, argued that recent leadership …

Former Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Clifford Braimah, has cautioned that Ghana could face a significant shortage of potable water if pollution of the country’s water bodies continues unchecked. Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast show today, Dr. Braimah raised alarm over increasing levels of heavy metals detected in major water sources, describing the situation as a …

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has revoked the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases previously held by Adamus Resources following allegations of illegal mining practices and regulatory violations. The decision comes after investigations by the Minerals Commission revealed multiple breaches of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and other relevant legal frameworks …

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that nearly 200 transformers have been installed across the country as part of a broader initiative to upgrade and replace about 2,500 ageing units. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 27, the Minister said the intervention is aimed at improving voltage stability and ensuring …

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that two power generation units have been successfully restored following disruptions caused by the recent fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Akosombo Substation. The fire, which severely damaged the facility’s control room, significantly affected electricity transmission and reduced power evacuation capacity, leading to concerns over unstable power …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stated that the recent power interruptions experienced across Ghana do not warrant the introduction of a load-shedding timetable, despite rising public concern. Acting Executive Secretary, Dr. Shafik Suleman, clarified that the outages do not signal a return to “dumsor” and assured the public that electricity supply will stabilize soon. Speaking to the media …

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a conducive investment climate to support business growth and economic expansion. He gave the assurance at the Presidency in Accra during a courtesy call by a delegation from the CEO Network Ghana. The more than 130-member delegation, led by Ernest De-Graft Egyir, Founder and CEO of the network and …