7 d. ago Ghana’s electricity demand to rise to 4.7% in 2025 — Energy Outlook report

Ghana’s electricity consumption is on a steady rise, reflecting growing national energy needs driven by population growth, industrial activity, and expanding access to power. According to the Ghana Energy Outlook Report 2025, total electricity consumption as of November 2024 reached 22,410 GWh, marking a 4.6% increase over the same period in 2023. By the end […]

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1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Conviction Exposes Ghana’s Fame Illusion and Power Exploitation

The conviction of Sean "Diddy" Combs in his federal sex trafficking trial strikes at the heart of the fame illusion cherished by Ghana's youth and lays bare the pervasive reality of power exploitation across Ghanaian society. Sean “Diddy” was denied bail on Wednesday night—just hours after a jury of 12 American citizens found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was, however, acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

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1 week ago Shacman H3000S: Power meets unmatched driver comfort in Ghana

In Ghana’s construction, haulage and mining sectors, the demand for trucks that deliver brute strength and long-lasting reliability is non-negotiable. But as fleet operators increasingly recognize the crucial role of driver well-being in productivity and safety, the new Shacman H3000S, distributed exclusively by CFAO Mobility Ghana, stands out as the ultimate game changer, blending cutting-edge […]

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2 w. ago Ghana must clean up utility finances to win in regional power trade – Jabesh Amissah

Energy policy analyst and Managing Partner of Arthur Energy Advisors, Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, is concerned about Ghana’s preparedness, or lack thereof, for regional electricity trade under the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP).

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2 w. ago Iranian foreign minister admits serious damage to nuclear sites

Iran’s foreign minister has admitted that “excessive and serious” damage was done to the country’s nuclear sites in the recent US and Israeli bombings. Abbas Araghchi told a state broadcaster on Thursday evening that an assessment of the damage is being carried out by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran. But, just hours earlier, Iran’s […]

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2 w. ago ECG blames Thursday’s power outages on heavy rainstorm in Accra

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed widespread power outages in parts of the Greater Accra Region to a heavy rainstorm on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

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2 w. ago Deputy Energy minister backs nuclear power for Ghana’s future

The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah (MP), has thrown his weight behind nuclear energy as a vital component of the country’s power generation mix.

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3 w. ago Ghana’s youth innovation model can power Africa – NYA boss tells Cape Town summit

Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has urged African nations to take a cue from Ghana’s thriving youth innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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3 w. ago Energy Commission denies issuing charcoal licenses for export amid booming trade in Northern Ghana

Despite widespread evidence of large-scale charcoal production and trade across the five northern regions of Ghana, the Ghana Energy Commission has stated that it has not issued any licenses for charcoal exports in these areas over the past decade. According to Frederick Ken Appiah, Deputy Director for Renewable Energy Regulation at the Energy Commission, “there […]

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3 w. ago Prof Francis Hasford appointed Deputy Director General of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has appointed Professor Francis Hasford as its new Deputy Director General, effective Monday, June 16, 2025.

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4 w. ago Ghana Atomic Energy Commission appoints Prof. Francis Hasford as Deputy Director General

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has announced the appointment of Prof. Francis Hasford as its new Deputy Director General, effective Monday, June 16, 2025.

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4 w. ago Obuasi continues to experience outages as damaged transformers are yet to be replaced

The Electricity Company of Ghana operating in the Ashanti West region says one of the power transformers which was damaged by a fire outbreak weeks ago at its Obuasi substation, is yet to be fixed or possibly replaced.

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4 w. ago Ghana must uphold its sovereignty amid global power struggles – Nana Yaw Mireku

African and International Relations Analyst, Nana Yaw Mireku, has urged Ghana to remain firm in asserting its national interest in the face of growing global tensions and power rivalries, particularly between the United States, Iran, and Israel.

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4 w. ago Government’s justification for fuel tax suspension ‘a joke’ – MP

Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has dismissed the government’s rationale for suspending the controversial Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy (ESSDRL), describing it as “laughable” and lacking credibility.

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