66 h. ago Selective Justice Eroding Trust in Anti Corruption Efforts, Says Prempeh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh has warned that perceived selective enforcement of anti corruption laws is steadily undermining public trust in Ghana’s justice system, weakening institutions meant to protect accountability and the rule of law. Speaking on JoyNews on Thursday, December 26, 2025, after the committee submitted its final report […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/

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3 d. ago Politician Attorney General model is broken and no longer credible – Constitution Review Chair

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says the current Attorney General model has failed and no longer commands public trust.

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4 d. ago Ghana’s financial sector stability sustained but risks remain – IMF

According to the Bretton Woods institution, the strengthened banking sector indicators reflect recapitalisation progress by most banks affected by the domestic debt exchange (DDE) with more expected to restore a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 13.0% without reliefs by end-2025.

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4 d. ago Energy Ministry Pledges Stable Power Supply Throughout Christmas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-ministry-pledges-stable-power-supply-throughout-christmas/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has assured Ghanaians of sustained stable electricity supply throughout the Christmas period and beyond. Richmond Rockson, Head of Communication at the Ministry, stated that the ministry is working closely with relevant agencies in the energy sector to sustain stable power supply during the Christmas period and beyond, a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-ministry-pledges-stable-power-supply-throughout-christmas/

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4 d. ago NDC highlights first year achievements, vows to stabilise economy and strengthen governance

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has used its Christmas and New Year message to reflect on its first year in office, emphasising initiatives aimed at restoring public trust, stabilising the economy, and enhancing the efficiency of state institutions.

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7 d. ago The Democratic Cost of Political Absence and the Imperative of National Restoration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-democratic-cost-of-political-absence-and-the-imperative-of-national-restoration/Representative leadership and state stewardship are sustained not merely by constitutional design or electoral legitimacy, but by the ethical commitment of public officeholders to presence, accountability, and institutional loyalty. Public office is a fiduciary trust conferred by citizens with the expectation that representation will be active, deliberate, and unwavering. When this trust is compromised, the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-democratic-cost-of-political-absence-and-the-imperative-of-national-restoration/

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1 week ago Electricity Tariffs, cost recovery, and public trust in Ghana: The hidden crisis in power sector sustainability

The power sector in Ghana is at a turning point. Tariffs are viewed by consumers as a clear indicator of fairness; low prices are perceived as relief, while high prices are perceived as punitive. Tariffs are a tool used by utilities and regulators to keep the books balanced and the lights on. When those two points of view diverge, there is not only financial strain but also a decline in public confidence, which makes reform both technically and politically difficult.

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1 week ago GRA targets revenue growth and public trust through intensive staff training

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has advanced its drive to bridge technical skill gaps within its workforce, graduating nearly 300 officers from its flagship Professional Course in Taxation (PCT).

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1 week ago ‘Jean Mensa and deputies must go’ – Fifi Kwetey says EC leadership has lost public trust

The NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her deputies have no justification to remain in office following petitions challenging their conduct.

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1 week ago Chamber of Mines urges caution over proposed mineral royalty reforms

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for broader stakeholder engagement before government proceeds with a proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) to introduce a new sliding-scale mineral royalty regime, warning that the draft policy could undermine the competitiveness and long-term sustainability of the country’s mining sector.

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1 week ago Fashion’s hidden cost: Ghana’s burden, Ghana’s solutions, and the vision for a sustainable future 

Every week, over 4.3 million kilograms of the Global North’s fashion waste enters Ghana under the guise of charitable donation.

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2 w. ago Labour Minister Pelpuo rejects ‘shortchanged worker’ claim after tariff hikes

Labour Minister Dr Rashid Pelpuo has dismissed claims that Ghanaian workers have been shortchanged by the recent salary agreement following the electricity and water tariff increases.

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2 w. ago New tariff adjustment ignores macroeconomic reality, says ECG Economist

Energy Economist with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ebenezer Baiden, says the latest tariff adjustment fails to consider the very macroeconomic indicators that normally guide quarterly reviews.

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2 w. ago Energy Ministry says PURC’s 9% tariff increase needed to protect utilities and fund power investments

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has defended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) recent decision to raise electricity tariffs by 9% effective January 2026, amid concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

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2 w. ago Energy Ministry hits back at Minority, says 9% tariff hike modest compared to their 27%

The Spokesperson and Director of Communication for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has fired back at criticisms from the Minority in Parliament over the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9% electricity tariff increase effective January 2026.

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2 w. ago TUC slams PURC over ‘premature’ and ‘disrespectful’ tariff announcement

Vice Chair of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Ken Tweneboa Kodua, has taken strong exception to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) decision to announce new electricity and water tariffs without concluding discussions with organised labour.

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2 w. ago Explainer: Why electricity and water tariffs have surged to 9.86% and 15.92%, respectively

Ghana’s utility landscape entered a phase of steady and cumulative pricing adjustments in 2025, with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approving a combined 18.34% increase in electricity tariffsand 4.02% for water. These increments were spread across quarterly reviews.

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2 w. ago Utility tariff hikes too sensitive to ignore – Labour consultant demands stakeholder dialogue

Labour Consultant Austin Gamey has strongly urged the government to immediately adopt a proactive approach to the standoff with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) over the recent water and electricity tariff increments.

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2 w. ago Parliament Opposition Slams Utility Tariff Hikes as Consumer Punishment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-opposition-slams-utility-tariff-hikes-as-consumer-punishment/Parliament’s Minority Caucus has demanded immediate withdrawal of new electricity and water tariff increases, describing them as unfair punishment for utility company failures. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced increases of 9.86 percent for electricity and 15.92 percent for water, effective January 1, 2026. George Kwame Aboagye, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, told […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-opposition-slams-utility-tariff-hikes-as-consumer-punishment/

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2 w. ago Ghanaians Reject Utility Tariff Increases Amid Mismanagement Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-reject-utility-tariff-increases-amid-mismanagement-claims/Ghanaians are pushing back against new utility tariff increases set to take effect January 1, 2026, arguing that consumers should not shoulder the burden of chronic inefficiencies at state utilities. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced electricity rates will rise by approximately 9.8 percent, while water tariffs will jump by about 15.9 percent. George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-reject-utility-tariff-increases-amid-mismanagement-claims/

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