Power generators and distributors in Ghana have allayed fears the country will return to the regime of blackouts following the shutdown of the Ghana National Gas Company for maintenance. They admitted there will be a generation shortfall of 230MW from the AMERI plant “whose operations depend solely on gas supply from the GNGC.” In a … Read more
Stakeholders in the power sector have put in adequate measures to mitigate the impact of the shortfall in power production arising from the planned shutdown of the Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) for maintenance. A joint statement issued by the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCO) and the Electricity Company of Ghana … Read more
The Energy Minister Nominee for Energy, Boakye Agyarko has announced an ambitious plan by the NPP government to reduce the taxes on the energy sector even as it initiates plans to address challenges facing the country’s power sector. As a result, the government says it will revise the energy sector levies. Mr. Agyarko who believes … Read more
The Energy Minister Nominee for Energy, Boakye Agyarko has announced an ambitious plan by the NPP government to reduce the taxes on the energy sector even as it initiates plans to address challenges facing the country’s power sector. As a result, the government says it will revise the energy sector levies. Mr. Agyarko who believes … Read more
Power outages, popularly known as dumsor, are imminent in the coming days as the power sector is on the verge of losing 600 megawatts (MW) of generation by February 3, 2017 due to a complex web of financial obligations and other challenges confronting the national generator, the Volta River Authority (VRA). The power supply deficit … Read more
The National Security Minister nominee, Albert Kan-Dapaah, has said the introduction of a National Security Minister will enhance government’s accountability to the people on the security front. President Nana Akufo-Addo has already said the newly-created ministry will ensure a balance of security and freedom for in the security sector. In this light, Mr. Kan-Dapaah indicated … Read more
While the sanitation situation in Ghana’s capital, Accra, seem to be one of the toughest challenges to surmount with very limited waste management ideas and practices, there appear to be a shining example of what needs to be done urgently to arrest the situation. 200 metres away from the Tema motorway under-bridge, is Adjei-Kojo, a … Read more
The Manhyia Palace has excluded providers of essential services from its ban on movement of persons within Asanteman as part of the funeral arrangements for the late Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The Palace in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff, Kofi Badu said officers of the Ghana National Fire Service, … Read more
Manhyia Palace exluded utility and essential services providers from the ban on the movement of persons on the night of Thursday January 19, as part of funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, (Queenmother) Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II which comes off this week. A statement signed by the Chief of Staff of Manhyia Palace, Kofi … Read more
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday January 10, announced the first batch of 13 people to fill various ministerial positions pending parliamentary approval. While announcing his nominees at the Flagstaff House, Akufo-Addo further urged the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, to expedite the approval of his appointees to enable government to … Read more
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday January 10, announced the first batch of 13 people to fill various ministerial positions pending parliamentary approval. While announcing his nominees at the Flagstaff House, Akufo-Addo further urged the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, to expedite the approval of his appointees to enable government to … Read more
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday January 10, announced the first batch of 13 people to fill various ministerial positions pending parliamentary approval. While announcing his nominees at the Flagstaff House, Akufo-Addo further urged the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, to expedite the approval of his appointees to enable government to … Read more
President Akufo-Addo on the second day of work in office announced to the public, the first batch of his ministerial appointees. Names of the 13-appointee designates mostly consisting of ministers under the Erstwhile Kuffuor government have been presented before Parliament for vetting and approval. The President expressed confidence in his choice of appointees, indicating that … Read more
Ghana Revenue Authority holds forum on income tax law The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has held a stakeholders forum to help clarify some misconceptions about the new income tax law. The forum created a platform for tax consultants, tax professionals, accountants, Ministry of Finance and others in the businesses community, to deliberate on the new … Read more
The Parliament of Ghana has come under self-inflicted pressure to sanction some key outstanding bills and agreement before it, 24 hours before it rises. Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to pass the Right to Information (RTI) bill, and give their approval to the power purchasing agreement between Karpower Ghana and Electricity Company of Ghana … Read more
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG); has officially launched a Project Management Manual for Electrical Projects (PMMEP) and a Code of Conduct for Third Party Contractors to guide the discharge of their functions. The two documents were launched as part of the annual review meeting of the Network Project Directorate in the Western Region. In … Read more
The African Center for Energy Policy(ACEP) has urged government to review existing Power Purchase Agreement with companies holding Power Purchase contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana. According ACEP, it is imperative for government to pull out of some of the agreements since most of the companies have not yet secured funds for the projects … Read more
The African Center for Energy Policy(ACEP) has urged government to review existing Power Purchase Agreement with companies holding Power Purchase contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana. According ACEP, it is imperative for government to pull out of some of the agreements since most of the companies have not yet secured funds for the projects … Read more
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has curtailed the supply of power to the Accra Stadium and its managers-National Sports Authority (NSA) offices due to a staggering accumulated bills DAILY GUIDE SPORTS has gathered. Our search suggests the NSA have been operating in the ‘dark’ since June this year with a huge debt which runs … Read more
Northern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sofo Awudu Azorka, has described a former Northern Regional Minister Stephen Sumani Nayina as a stomach politician. Mr Nayina who was a minister for the region under President John Evans Atta Mills when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office in 2009, is seen in the … Read more