9 h. ago Less than 1% renewables: Dr. Richard Obeng Mensah calls for legal and policy reset

Dr Richard Obeng Mensah has spent his life chasing answers to questions that affect every Ghanaian. One of such questions is as follows: ‘Why is reliable energy supply so hard to come by in Ghana’? From selling kerosene as a teenager in Techiman to advising on national energy law, Dr Mensah’s journey has been deeply […]

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15 h. ago Mr Eazi Pledges Two Million Dollars for Event Venues in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mr-eazi-pledges-two-million-dollars-for-event-venues-in-accra/Nigerian musician and businessman Mr Eazi has announced his intention to build an indoor and outdoor event centre in Ghana, with the project’s future hinging on the provision of land by tourism authorities. The artist made the declaration while performing at Detty Rave in Accra on December 28, 2025. He challenged Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mr-eazi-pledges-two-million-dollars-for-event-venues-in-accra/

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3 d. ago MISA Energy rebrands in Kumasi, pledges better service and sustainability

MISA Energy, formerly ENGEN Ghana, has officially introduced its new brand to the Kumasi market, promising improved customer experience while maintaining the same fuel quality and convenience customers are used to. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony at the Aprade community along the Kumasi–Accra highway, Chief Executive Officer Brent Nartey said the rebrand is about sharpening the company’s focus for the future rather than changing what already works. “What we have done with this rebrand is to make what is already on the market better, clearer, and more future-focused. Our commitment to exceptional service, reliability and trust hasn’t changed,” Mr Nartey said.

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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 IMF Warns Energy Sector Reform Delays Could Trigger Return of Dumsor

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-energy-sector-reform-delays-could-trigger-return-of-dumsor/Ghanaians should brace themselves for a possible return to the dreaded days of erratic power supply, widely known as dumsor, if the implementation of the government’s Energy Sector Recovery Programme continues to drag. This is the warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the fifth review of the country’s bailout programme. The Fund fears […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-warns-energy-sector-reform-delays-could-trigger-return-of-dumsor/

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4 d. ago African Energy Chamber Launches Clean Cooking Currency to Channel Climate Finance to Households

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-energy-chamber-launches-clean-cooking-currency-to-channel-climate-finance-to-households/The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with (B)energy, developer of the ccCASH initiative, to establish a continent wide mechanism for clean cooking finance. The partnership, announced on December 23, 2025, seeks to accelerate the adoption of sustainable cooking solutions across Africa by bringing climate finance directly to households. Africa […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-energy-chamber-launches-clean-cooking-currency-to-channel-climate-finance-to-households/

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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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5 d. ago GRIDCo begins test run to connect AKSA Anwomaso power plant to national grid

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has commenced tie-in and test run activities to connect the newly completed AKSA Anwomaso Power Plant to the national transmission grid.

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5 d. ago Engr. Miriam Eduful honoured with Environmental Health & Safety Leadership Award

The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry has conferred its prestigious Environmental Health and Safety Leadership Award on Engr. Dr. Mrs. Miriam Eduful in recognition of her exemplary leadership, technical excellence, and unwavering commitment to environmental health, safety, and sustainable energy management within Ghana’s built environment.

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5 d. ago Vivo Energy Ghana Replaces Concrete Desks with Recycled Plastic Desks at Breman Fosuansa D/A Basic School

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vivo-energy-ghana-replaces-concrete-desks-with-recycled-plastic-desks-at-breman-fosuansa-d-a-basic-school/Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has donated a set of newly crafted classroom desks made from recycled plastic wastes to pupils of the Breman Fosuansa D/A Basic School in the Central Region, following a report by Starr FM revealing that children were using concrete blocks as seats […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vivo-energy-ghana-replaces-concrete-desks-with-recycled-plastic-desks-at-breman-fosuansa-d-a-basic-school/

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5 d. ago Liverpool confirm Alexander Isak underwent successful surgery for fibula fracture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/liverpool-confirm-alexander-isak-underwent-successful-surgery-for-fibula-fracture/Liverpool have confirmed that Alexander Isak successfully underwent surgery on Monday following a fibula fracture sustained during the 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday December 21, 2025. The Swedish striker was injured in a challenge with Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven while scoring the opening goal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Isak struck the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/liverpool-confirm-alexander-isak-underwent-successful-surgery-for-fibula-fracture/

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6 d. ago Amakye Dede, Reggie Rockstone and Amapiano Invasion to headline SOHO’s December shows

SOHO Bar & Restaurant at Marina Mall, Airport City will host three high-energy nights of live music and nightlife this December, featuring Ghanaian legends and contemporary club sounds.

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6 d. ago Youth Power On Display: Citizen Check 2025 Walk Draws Thousands Nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-power-on-display-citizen-check-2025-walk-draws-thousands-nationwide/Tema came alive with youthful energy as thousands of young Ghanaians from across the country converged for the 2025 Citizen Check International Youth Walk, turning the principal streets of the harbour city into a powerful symbol of youth unity, advocacy and social consciousness. The walk, organised by Citizen Check International, recorded one of its largest […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-power-on-display-citizen-check-2025-walk-draws-thousands-nationwide/

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7 d. ago Energy Minister Pledges Stable Power Supply as Grid Hits Record Demand

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor assured Ghanaians of stable power supply during the festive period despite the national grid reaching a record peak demand of approximately 4,300 megawatts, marking an all time high for energy consumption. The Minister addressed participants at a health walk organized by the Ministry on Saturday, December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/

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7 d. ago Energy Think Tank Raises Concerns Over Management of Ghana Oil Blocks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/The Africa Centre for Energy Policy has questioned the management of Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, alleging oil exploration companies maintain dormant blocks through extensions that may violate Petroleum Agreement terms and undermine sector development. Executive Director Ben Boakye stated during a recent policy discussion that most contracted oil blocks have seen minimal exploration activity despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/

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7 d. ago Energy News Africa Founder Michael Creg Afful Earns MSc in Energy Economics From GIMPA

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-news-africa-founder-michael-creg-afful-earns-msc-in-energy-economics-from-gimpa/The Executive Director of Energy News Africa Limited, one of Africa’s leading energy sector news platforms, Mr Michael Creg Afful, has graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) with a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Energy Economics. The degree was conferred during GIMPA’s 25th Congregation on Friday, December 19, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-news-africa-founder-michael-creg-afful-earns-msc-in-energy-economics-from-gimpa/

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7 d. ago Energy minister assures stable power as Ghana hits peak demand in December

Amid the twinkling lights and heightened commercial activity of the Christmas season, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has issued a firm guarantee that the national power grid will remain stable, despite surging to a historic all-time high in energy consumption.

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9 d. ago Trump Administration Appeals Court Ruling Restoring Harvard Research Funding

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-administration-appeals-court-ruling-restoring-harvard-research-funding/The Trump administration filed an appeal on Thursday, December 19, 2025, challenging a September court ruling that ordered the release of approximately 2.7 billion dollars in frozen research funding to Harvard University. The Justice Department filed notice of appeal in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts two days before the deadline, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-administration-appeals-court-ruling-restoring-harvard-research-funding/

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9 d. ago Developing countries paid more in debt service in 2025 – World Bank

For the third year in a row, developing economies paid more in debt service than they received in new financing, hitting a 50-year high in debt outflows during 2022-2024.   This is according to the World Bank’s 2025 Year in Review. Despite these major challenges, the World Bank pointed out that the global economy performed better than many […]

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9 d. ago Over 1.3m youth outside jobs and school as GSS flags deepening employment gaps

Fresh data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show that more than 1.3 million young people in Ghana were not engaged in work, education or training in the third quarter of 2025, highlighting persistent labour market challenges and growing skills mismatches among the youth population.

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