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Management and the Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a nationwide revenue mobilisation campaign dubbed “Operation ALL MUST PAY,” aimed at clearing outstanding customer arrears. The campaign will run from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 25, 2025. Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, ECG’s General Manager …

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdullai Jinapor, has announced a temporary disruption of power supply across the country on Sunday, July 13, as gas suppliers, ENI, turn off their valves for rehabilitation. It is part of the company’s measures to increase gas production to 270 mm scarf. …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs for all categories of consumers, effective July 1, 2025. The adjustment follows the Commission’s routine quarterly review, conducted every three months. However, water tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarter of the year. In a …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-life insurance premiums, effective July 1, 2025.   The new tax will apply to policies covering areas such as property, health, and travel—but notably, motor insurance will remain exempt.   The policy, which forms part of …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has postponed the rollout of Tariff Interpretation Order (TIO) No. 2025/004, which relates to the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141).Ghanaian tourism The suspension follows a directive from the Minister of Finance after consultations with key stakeholders. The order, which included a planned …

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has cautioned all radio stations affected by a shut down to take full advantage of a 30-day clemency granted by President John Dramani Mahama to rectify regulatory breaches or risk losing their broadcast licenses permanently. His warning follows the President’s …

In a significant move, President John Dramani Mahama has waded into the ongoing crackdown on non-compliant radio stations by the National Communications Authority (NCA), directing the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation to engage the NCA on restoring the broadcast of 64 affected stations.   Balancing Regulation and Press …

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has fined 22 commercial transport operators for flouting the 15% reduction in transport fares ordered by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), and has warned that further violations will result in legal action. Following a special operation on Tuesday, June 10, the KMA impounded …

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has announced changes to data bundle offerings by major telecommunications operators in Ghana, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement, made during a press briefing at the Ministry’s Complex today (June 10, 2025) in Accra, follows extensive engagements with …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has officially called off its planned strike following discussions with the government. Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Ibrahim Moru Abass, said that the decision came after the government postponed the commencement of the GHC1 fuel levy to June 16, 2025. “We have …