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Electricity tariffs up 9.86%, Water by 15.92% effective January 2026 – PURC
Posted on with No CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced upward adjustments to electricity and water tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO). The new rates take effect from January 1, 2026. According to the PURC in a … Read more →
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GES removes KNUST SHS assistant headmaster over viral video with female student
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of the KNUST Senior High School, Mr Charles A. Aidoo, from office following the circulation of a video on social media allegedly showing him in a compromising position with … Read more →
Wee packaged as tea bags found in SHS student’s bag – NACOC
Posted on | CommentThe Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says marijuana is now being packaged as tea bags and smuggled into senior high school campuses, a development it describes as a new method targeting young people. According to the Deputy Director-General of NACOC, Mr … Read more →
Corp Sayvee honoured with honorary Doctorate in South Africa
Posted on | CommentGhanaian social entrepreneur and recording artist-turned-corporate leader, Saviour Kwaku Adzika, popularly known as Corp Sayvee, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to sustainability, social impact, and youth empowerment. The award, presented on … Read more →
Mahama backs energy compact as Ghana pledges universal electricity access by 2030
Posted on | CommentGhana has pledged to achieve universal electricity access by 2030, joining 16 other African nations in endorsing National Energy Compacts under the World Bank and African Development Bank-led Mission 300 initiative. Speaking at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum, President John … Read more →
UCC Council appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Denis Aheto as interim VC
Posted on | CommentThe Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has appointed the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto, to act as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the university in an interim capacity. The decision was announced in a notice issued … Read more →
Finance Minister signs Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with UK
Posted on | CommentThe Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with the United Kingdom, represented by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Mr. John Humphrey. The agreement covers about US$256 million and represents another important step … Read more →
Ghana records over 900,000 international visitors who spent GH¢15.4billion – GSS survey
Posted on | CommentA survey has revealed that Ghana welcomed a total of 901,448 international visitors who spent an estimated GH¢15.42 billion between October 2022 and September 2023. The figures, released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in its first-ever Ghana International Travellers’ … Read more →
Police arrest 10 suspects in rural bank robberies
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Police Service has arrested ten suspects believed to be members of a criminal syndicate that carried out a series of armed robberies on financial institutions, particularly rural banks, in several regions. The arrests followed months of investigations, intelligence … Read more →
YouTube creators add £2.2bn to UK economy in 2024 as MPs launch group for influencers
Posted on | CommentYouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs, according to an impact report carried out by Oxford Economics. It comes as an all-party parliamentary group is launched to represent UK creators and influencers. … Read more →
Canada commits C$30m to Ghana’s TVET initiative – High Commissioner to Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening educational cooperation with Canada during a courtesy call by the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat. In his remarks, Mr Iddrisu expressed appreciation for Canada’s … Read more →
Apple warns iOS 26 update could affect battery life
Posted on | CommentApple has issued a cautionary notice about iOS 26 potentially affecting your iPhone’s battery life shortly after installation. This alert, now included in the new update’s release documentation, is also linked to a support page that delves into why users … Read more →
GOLDBOD uncovers GH¢120m gold smuggling syndicate
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) says it has uncovered a gold smuggling syndicate valued at more than GH¢120 million, describing it as the most elaborate operation since the Board was established. The Chief Executive Officer of GOLDBOD, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, … Read more →
GES releases 2025 SHS placement, students to report to school from October 18
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the official release of the the 2025 senior high school placement. All placed students are to report to their schools from October 18, 2025, a circular dated September 17, 2025, signed by the … Read more →
Trump confirms US-China deal to keep TikTok running as Oracle-Led Investors step in
Posted on | CommentA deal has been made between the US and China to keep TikTok running in the US, according to President Donald Trump. “We have a deal on TikTok, I’ve reached a deal with China, I’m going to speak to President … Read more →
Former CJ Gertrude Torkornoo challenges her removal at the High Court
Posted on | CommentFormer Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has filed an application challenging her removal by President John Mahama from both the office of Chief Justice and as a Justice of the Supreme Court. She contends that the President’s use of the warrant … Read more →
Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo ‘Kantanka’ is dead
Posted on | CommentThe leader of Christo Asafo Church, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo ‘Kantanka’ is dead. This has been confirmed by the Safo family and the church who have given details that, the celebrated philanthropist, inventor and man of God joined the ancestors … Read more →
10,000 international students in UK receive warnings over visa overstay
Posted on | CommentThe U.K. Home Office has directly contacted about 10,000 international students and their families, warning they could face deportation if they overstay their visas. In a message sent last week, the agency said that applications to remain in the country … Read more →
Tullow Oil appoints Ian Perks as CEO
Posted on | CommentTullow Oil plc has announced the appointment of Ian Perks as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 15, 2025. He will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Perks, who brings over three decades of experience in the … Read more →
Acting NSS Boss Felix Gyamfi reassigned to Finance Ministry
Posted on | CommentThe Acting Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Finance with immediate effect. The decision takes effect less than seven months after his appointment as head of the Authority in January … Read more →
IMF Staff Mission expected in Ghana at end of September for 5th Programme Review
Posted on | CommentAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is expected in Accra at the end of September 2025 to assess Ghana’s economic progress and conduct the 5th review under the Fund programme. The visit follows Ghana’s completion of the 4th review … Read more →
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