11 h. 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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12 h. ago Elon Musk’s X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine

X has blocked the European Commission from making adverts on its platform - a move which comes a few days after it fined Elon Musk's site €120m (£105m) over its blue tick badges.

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46 h. ago Odike Demands Electoral Commission Chair Resignation Over Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/Businessman and politician Akwasi Addae Odike has criticized Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa, stating she should resign due to what he describes as failures in her role. Speaking on Ezra TV during discussions about petitions seeking the removal of the EC Chair, Odike argued that Ghana’s electoral leadership has become too partisan. He proposed creating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/

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62 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

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68 h. ago EU Fines Elon Musk’s X €120 Million in First Digital Services Act Penalty

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-fines-elon-musks-x-e120-million-in-first-digital-services-act-penalty/The European Union has imposed a 120 million euro fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform X for violating the bloc’s digital transparency requirements, marking the first penalty under the Digital Services Act and escalating tensions between Brussels and Washington over tech regulation. The European Commission announced the decision on Friday following a two-year investigation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-fines-elon-musks-x-e120-million-in-first-digital-services-act-penalty/

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6 d. ago Electricity tariffs up 9.86%, Water by 15.92% effective January 2026 –  PURC

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced upward adjustments to electricity and water tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO).

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6 d. ago Majority leader calls for CHRAJ probe into institutions ranking highest on corruption index

The Majority Leader and Chairman of the Independent Constitutional Bodies of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called on the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to launch full-scale investigations into institutions that top the annual corruption index..

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7 d. ago Netherlands Donates Advanced Scanners to Strengthen Ghana’s Drug Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netherlands-donates-advanced-scanners-to-strengthen-ghanas-drug-fight/The Government of the Netherlands has donated two state-of-the-art advanced airport passenger scanners to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking through Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The announcement followed a two-day international conference on drug markets in West Africa held in Accra. The new equipment includes a full-body […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netherlands-donates-advanced-scanners-to-strengthen-ghanas-drug-fight/

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7 d. ago Energy Firm Partners Forestry Commission on District Restoration Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-firm-partners-forestry-commission-on-district-restoration-project/Sahara Group has expanded its flagship Adopt A Forest Initiative to Ghana through a strategic partnership with the Forestry Commission, reinforcing its long term commitment to nature based climate action and environmental stewardship across Africa. The collaboration, which builds on Sahara’s ongoing partnership with Treedom, a global tree planting and ecological organization, will kick off […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-firm-partners-forestry-commission-on-district-restoration-project/

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8 d. ago Netherlands donates advanced airport passenger scanners to NACOC 

The Netherlands government has donated two state-of-the-art advanced airport passenger scanners to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to strengthen Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking.

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1 week ago Canadian High Commissioner Advises Ghanaian Fans to Apply Early for 2026 World Cup Visas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/canadian-high-commissioner-advises-ghanaian-fans-to-apply-early-for-2026-world-cup-visas/The High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, HE Myrian Montrat, has urged Ghanaian football fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to submit their visa applications well ahead of time. Speaking on Diplomacy Unscripted, the High Commissioner stressed that Canada, the United States and Mexico — the three host nations — are coordinating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/canadian-high-commissioner-advises-ghanaian-fans-to-apply-early-for-2026-world-cup-visas/

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1 week ago GRA Intercepts Smuggled Goods Worth GH¢3.6 Million in Tema and Aflao Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gra-intercepts-smuggled-goods-worth-gh%c2%a23-6-million-in-tema-and-aflao-operations/The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted smuggled goods valued at GH¢3.6 million during two separate operations at Tema and Aflao, conducted in collaboration with National Security and the Ghana Armed Forces. Addressing the press on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Commissioner General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong explained that the first operation on November 22 uncovered four […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gra-intercepts-smuggled-goods-worth-gh%c2%a23-6-million-in-tema-and-aflao-operations/

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1 week ago Presidency yet to receive Jean Mensa petition – Kwakye Ofosu

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says the presidency has not yet received the petition from Electoral Commission (EC) staffer Joseph Blankson Adumadzie seeking the removal of Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies.

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1 week ago EC Staff Member Behind Jean Mensa Petition Confirms Interdiction

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ec-staff-member-behind-jean-mensa-petition-confirms-interdiction/Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, the Electoral Commission (EC) staff member who filed a petition seeking the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, has disclosed that he is currently under interdiction and has been away from work for months. Mr. Adumadzie, a database administrator who has worked at EC headquarters since January 2012, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ec-staff-member-behind-jean-mensa-petition-confirms-interdiction/

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2 w. ago European Investment Bank Pledges Over Two Billion Euros for African Renewables

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/european-investment-bank-pledges-over-two-billion-euros-for-african-renewables/The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a pledge exceeding two billion euros, approximately 2.3 billion dollars, to finance renewable energy projects across Africa over the next two years during the seventh European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) summit in Luanda, Angola on Monday, November 24, 2025. The commitment aims to accelerate Africa’s clean energy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/european-investment-bank-pledges-over-two-billion-euros-for-african-renewables/

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2 w. ago EC staffer behind petition against Jean Mensa and deputies’ removal interdicted

Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, the Electoral Commission (EC) staff member who petitioned President John Mahama to remove Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, has revealed that he is currently on interdiction.

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2 w. ago President Mahama Ordered The 20% TCS Waiver For Political Gain – Martin Amidu

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-ordered-the-20-tcs-waiver-for-political-gain-martin-amidu/President Mahama ordered his Minister of Finance, Ato Forson, and the NDC super majority in Parliament to approve the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) former Commissioner-General Julie Essiam’s unlawful addendum granting Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) of India a 20 percent withholding tax exemption from 1 January 2025 until the end of the contract period because […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-ordered-the-20-tcs-waiver-for-political-gain-martin-amidu/

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2 w. ago Boundary Commission Adopts Drones for Border Security Upgrade

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/boundary-commission-adopts-drones-for-border-security-upgrade/The Ghana Boundary Commission has deployed advanced drone technology and geospatial mapping systems to modernize the country’s international border management, marking a significant shift from outdated paper based methods to digital precision tools. Commissioner General Brigadier General Anthony Ntem revealed that the newly introduced drone systems can capture centimetre level accurate data, enabling creation of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/boundary-commission-adopts-drones-for-border-security-upgrade/

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2 w. ago Mahama’s GoldBod Initiative is ‘legalisation of galamsey’ – Prof Adei

Ghana’s national debate over illegal mining (galamsey) has taken another twist, with educationist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Stephen Adei, launching a critique of the government’s signature gold-trading initiative, GoldBod.

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2 w. ago Energy Commission sounds alarm on ‘shoddy wiring’, urges public to use only certified electricians to prevent fires

The Energy Commission (EC) has issued a strong public advisory, urging homeowners and businesses to exclusively engage its certified professional electricians for all wiring work to prevent fire outbreaks caused by substandard electrical installations.

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