The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has levied a significant fine of Five Million, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Eight Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 5,868,000.00) on members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) board who served from January 1 to March 18, 2024.   This penalty was imposed due to their violation of Regulation 39 of […]

Five officials from the Electoral Commission (EC) have been suspended due to allegations of theft involving Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs).   These individuals have been handed over to the police to facilitate further investigation. Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the EC’s Director of Electoral Services, provided this update regarding the missing devices. He emphasized the significance of […]

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given a four-week deadline to 29 squatters residing on a plot of land at Mamprobi Sempe to vacate the premises, clearing the path for stall construction.   This decision was made following deliberations with the squatters at the AMA office on Friday, aimed at addressing any concerns or misunderstandings […]

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Ghana’s Finance Minister, has assured citizens that the government won’t impose additional tax burdens. Instead, it plans to take firm action against tax evaders and those who haven’t paid their dues.   Dr. Adam outlined the government’s approach during a press briefing on Saturday, April 13, following Ghana’s agreement with the […]

Transport operators have strongly condemned the recent increase in transport fares by certain drivers, labeling it as unlawful and unacceptable. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, April 11, 2024, by both the Ghana Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), they reiterated the importance of adhering to existing fare […]

It’s been reported of the passing of Mawuena Trebarh, the sister of the late Broadcast Journalist Komla Dumor. Mawuena passed away on Thursday.   Mrs. Mawuena Adzo Trebarh made significant strides in her career, notably becoming the first female to hold the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) from […]

In March, inflation surged to 25.8 percent, marking a notable increase from February 2024’s rate of 23.2 percent, indicating a 2.6 percentage point rise.   Specifically, the food inflation rate experienced a significant uptick, climbing from 27.0 percent in February to 29.6 percent in March. Meanwhile, non-food inflation for March was reported at 22.6 percent. […]