3 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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3 h. ago Finance Minister charges Osu Tax Office staff to boost revenue, pledges support and incentives

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged staff of the Osu Tax Service Centre to scale up their efforts in domestic revenue mobilisation.

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4 h. 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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5 h. ago Adidome Opens First Community Library in Central Tongu, Sets a New Standard for Education

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adidome-opens-first-community-library-in-central-tongu-sets-a-new-standard-for-education/In a historic move to enhance education in the North Tongu district, the office of the Dufia and Landlord of Adidome, Togbe Kwasnyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, has officially inaugurated the Adidome Community Library. This marks the district’s first public library, providing a hub for reading, research, and literacy advancement. The library building was donated by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adidome-opens-first-community-library-in-central-tongu-sets-a-new-standard-for-education/

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6 h. 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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6 h. 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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6 h. ago Ghana Scores 35.76 Percent in Infrastructure Transparency Index Below Global Average

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-scores-35-76-percent-in-infrastructure-transparency-index-below-global-average/Ghana has ranked below the global average in the Infrastructure Transparency Index, scoring 35.76 percent and revealing serious accountability gaps in how public construction projects are awarded and managed across the nation. The ITI launched by Transparency International Ghana in partnership with CoST Ghana places the country significantly below the global benchmark of 50 percent. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-scores-35-76-percent-in-infrastructure-transparency-index-below-global-average/

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7 h. ago Specialist Physician urges safe sex over rising HIV cases in Ghana

A Specialist Family Physician at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has urged young Ghanaians to practice safe sex, citing a rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across the country. Dr Kofi Frimpong Oppong, who is also the Medical Director of FamCare Clinic, made the call while speaking at a free medical screening event at the Kumasi City Mall on December 2, 2025.

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7 h. ago Finance Minister vows tougher enforcement of audit recommendations

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has signalled a decisive new approach to safeguarding public finances, declaring that accountability “will no longer be optional” as the government moves to implement the recommendations of the 2024 Audit Report.

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7 h. ago OSP schedules next PPA CEO trial hearing for January 2026 after internal review

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its handling of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) CEO scandal following criticism from freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the OSP said the trial, which continued on December 8, 2025, is ongoing, with a pending motion to call an additional witness. The next sitting has been scheduled for January 20, 2026.

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7 h. ago OSP updates on former PPA CEO trial, says hearing continues Jan. 20

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its handling of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) CEO scandal following criticism from freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the OSP said the trial, which continued on December 8, 2025, is ongoing, with a pending motion to call an additional witness. The next sitting has been scheduled for January 20, 2026.

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8 h. ago Selassie Ibrahim calls for fair management of Film Development Fund

Ghanaian actress and Chief Executive of Smartys Management and Productions, Selassie Ibrahim, has urged managers of the Film Development Fund to administer it fairly and without favouritism.

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8 h. ago Dr. John Kpikpi Links Galamsey Crisis to Poor Resource Stewardship — Praises Government’s Goldbod Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/Illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, remains one of Ghana’s most persistent national challenges despite years of government-led interventions, military operations, policy reforms and public campaigns. Successive administrations have struggled to curb the destruction of water bodies, forests and farmlands, even as communities continue to express frustration over lack of meaningful benefits from the nation’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/

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10 h. ago NDC ‘party hawks’ instigating removal of key officials of independent institutions – Afenyo

Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused powerful figures within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of pushing an agenda to remove key public office holders under the guise of government restructuring.

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11 h. ago When the law speaks clearly but the public remains unconvinced, what has failed?

A quiet day off has led to an unexpected “epiphany” as I followed the matter between the Office of the Special Prosecutor and Martin Kpebu and the unfolding brouhaha (because I teach a course, Public Relations, Law, and Ethics). My take is simple. This is not only about law, but also about institutional voice. Through […]

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11 h. ago Rooney Claims Salah Destroying Liverpool Legacy With Public Outburst

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rooney-claims-salah-destroying-liverpool-legacy-with-public-outburst/Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has accused Mohamed Salah of damaging his Liverpool legacy after the Egyptian forward publicly criticized the club and manager Arne Slot following a dramatic 3-3 draw at Leeds United on Saturday. Rooney urged Slot to drop Salah from the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Inter Milan and Saturday’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rooney-claims-salah-destroying-liverpool-legacy-with-public-outburst/

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11 h. ago ‘I was used as a pawn’ – Manasseh Azure walks away from OSP case after explosive concerns

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of weakening its own case against former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) boss A.B. Adjei.

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12 h. ago Analyst Questions Secrecy Around Government WhatsApp Platform With Journalists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/Dr. Joshua Zaato has raised concerns about a government-initiated WhatsApp platform that reportedly includes journalists, civil society actors, and officials from key accountability institutions, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding its creation and membership. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, 8 December 2025, the governance and public policy analyst from the University of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/

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12 h. ago AI, cheating, and collapsing reading habits: Ghana’s education system at a crossroads

Ghana’s education sector is facing a mounting crisis as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, rampant exam malpractice, and a sharp decline in reading culture converge to threaten learning outcomes nationwide. Experts warn that without urgent reforms, the country risks producing a generation of students who hold certificates but lack fundamental skills. Professor Stephen Adei, a prominent Ghanaian educationist, has described the situation as a reflection of a “moral decay that is eating into the fabric of our nation.” Speaking earlier this year, he noted that exam malpractice has become so normalised that many no longer see it as wrong.

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12 h. ago Sudan Kindergarten Drone Strike Kills Dozens Including Children

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sudan-kindergarten-drone-strike-kills-dozens-including-children/Drone strikes in Kalogi, a town in South Kordofan region of Sudan, have killed dozens of people including at least 33 children, according to medical groups, amid renewed fighting in the country’s brutal civil war. The attack targeted a kindergarten twice and led to urgent calls from humanitarian groups and UN agencies for an immediate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sudan-kindergarten-drone-strike-kills-dozens-including-children/

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