The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of “Operation Keep the Lights On” from January 15 to January 31, 2025, across all its operational areas. The initiative aims to recover arrears, inspect prepaid meters, and enforce compliance with disconnection regulations. ECG emphasized that self-reconnection is illegal, citing …
Read More »VIDEO: Minority Members On The Vetting Committee Momentarily Walk Out During Dominic Ayine’s Vetting
The drama unfolded during the vetting of Attorney General-designate Dr. Dominic Ayine before Parliament’s Appointments Committee as Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin walked out of the proceedings. The incident on Monday, January 13, was triggered by a question from Suame MP John Darko regarding a potential conflict of interest involving Dr. …
Read More »GUTA Dissociates Itself From Its President’s Comment Urging Gov’t To Retain E-levy
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has clarified that the recent remarks by its President, Dr Joseph Obeng, on retaining the E-Levy to support SMEs and the proposed Women’s Development Bank are his personal views and do not represent the official stance of the association. In a press statement, …
Read More »Keep The Light On As We Did; You’re In Government – Former Energy Minister Replies NDC On Impending Dumsor Claims
Former Minister for Energy, Herbert Krapa, has dismissed claims of impending load shedding in Ghana, urging the newly elected NDC government to focus on managing the power sector effectively instead of blaming the previous administration. Reacting to comments made by the Co-Chairman of the Transition Team sub-committee on Energy and …
Read More »Ghana Must Learn From Kantamanto Tragedy To Reform Market Safety Systems – Occupational Safety Expert
Kwabena Frimpong, an Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Management expert, has proposed comprehensive safety reforms to prevent tragedies like the recent Kantamanto Market fire. He emphasized the need for electrical audits, emergency preparedness training for traders, and improved waste management systems as crucial steps to mitigate fire risks in Ghana’s …
Read More »VIDEO: Fire Ravages Multiple Shops At Kantamanto Market, Traders Count Their Losses
In the early hours of January 2, 2025, a devastating fire swept through the Kantamanto Market in Accra, leaving traders in despair as they counted their losses. The market, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of goods, was reduced to ashes in a matter of hours. The scene …
Read More »About THE ORDER OF THE VOLTA Award
The Order of the Volta is an order of merit from the Republic of Ghana. It was instituted in 1960 and is awarded to people for their outstanding service to the country. The Order of the Volta, Ghana’s second highest honour, is conferred on individuals who have significantly contributed to …
Read More »Full List Of Phones That Will No Longer Be Able To Use WhatsApp In 2025
WhatsApp will no longer be supported on 18 Android models and 3 iPhone models. The New Year may be a time for fresh beginnings, but frustration is in store for those who like to squeeze every last drop of mileage out of a phone. Changes to WhatsApp’s compatibility with operating …
Read More »Public Sector Salaries At Risk As Finance Minister Fails To Present Mini-Budget
The salaries of public sector workers for the first three months of 2025 are at risk, as the government faces a potential shutdown following the Finance Minister’s failure to present the mini-budget. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam was expected to present the document on Monday, but he did not …
Read More »FDA Cautions Public Against Fake Recruitment Scams
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public alert regarding recent fake recruitment scams targeting job seekers. These scams typically involve fraudulent messages or emails that request personal information or payment in exchange for a job opportunity at the FDA. The FDA has cautioned the public to remain …
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