2 h. 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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6 h. ago Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will allow AI chip giant Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to "approved customers" in China.

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7 h. ago Absa and MEST Africa announce the 2025 winner for the MEST Africa Challenge

Absa, in partnership with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), has announced Black Swan from Mauritius as the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025

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13 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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13 h. ago Mafi Traditional Council launches 77th Hogbetsotso Festival, celebrating heritage and unity

The Mafi Traditional Council has officially announced the 77th edition of the Mafi Hogbetsotso Festival, a week-long celebration that will bring together chiefs, community members, and guests from across Ghana and the diaspora to commemorate one of the most significant events in Ewe history.

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13 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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15 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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16 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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16 h. ago We’ll resist any tariff increase that will erode the meagre 9% wage adjustment – TUC

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a strong warning to government, declaring that it will resist any utility tariff that will erode the meagre 9 percent wage adjustment secured for workers in 2026.

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16 h. ago Suspend announced tariff increase and engage – TUC tells gov’t

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on government to immediately suspend the recently announced increases in electricity and water tariffs, insisting that the increments are unfair, untimely, and violate the principles of social partnership agreed between labour and the state.

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17 h. ago Star Oil launches fuel now, pay later scheme using Ghanacard and credit scoring system

Star Oil has unveiled a new initiative that allows commercial drivers to buy fuel on credit using their Ghanacard and an individualised credit scoring system, offering much-needed financial relief to thousands of drivers across the country. The concept, dubbed Fuel Now, Pay Later, was announced in a Facebook post by Star Oil, following weeks of anticipation among its customers.

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18 h. ago Tariff hikes are not reforms but punishment – Minority slams gov’t

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has vehemently opposed the recent utility tariff hikes, demanding an immediate reversal and labelling the policy as a "symptom of failed leadership" rather than a genuine reform measure.

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19 h. ago Reverse electricity and water tariff hike immediately – Minority descends on gov’t

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a staunch demand for the government to immediately halt and reverse the recent increases in water and electricity tariffs, vowing to use every parliamentary tool to challenge the decision.

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19 h. ago Tariff hikes a sign of failed leadership, suspend it – Minority to gov’t

The parliamentary Minority has condemned the recent utility tariff increases, calling them a symptom of failed leadership and poor leadership choices.

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19 h. ago Tariff hikes will ‘completely wipe out’ 9% wage adjustment – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticised the recent water and electricity tariff increments, warning that the hikes will entirely negate the negotiated 9% wage adjustment for 2026 and further impoverish Ghanaians.

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20 h. ago Dove Nicol announces debut EP built on identity, duality and growth

Ghanaian based-artist from Sierra Leone Dove Nicolhas officially announced the release of her debut, self-titled EP, "Dove Nicol," slated to drop on December 12th.

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20 h. ago Bank of Ghana Begins Partial Gold Reserve Reduction Strategy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-begins-partial-gold-reserve-reduction-strategy/The Bank of Ghana has started a strategic adjustment of its foreign reserve portfolio that includes partial reduction of its gold holdings, the central bank announced Sunday, December 8, 2025. The move forms part of the bank’s strategic asset allocation framework, which guides reserve composition to support long-term monetary and financial stability. The framework, outlined […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-begins-partial-gold-reserve-reduction-strategy/

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21 h. ago SPOFEC Unleashes 706 Horsepower Upgrade for Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spofec-unleashes-706-horsepower-upgrade-for-rolls-royce-black-badge-ghost/SPOFEC, a NOVITEC GROUP company specializing in luxury automotive refinement, has unveiled an extensive performance and styling package for the Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost Series II that pushes the exclusive sedan to new levels of power and visual drama. The German tuning house announced the upgrade on Monday, featuring engine modifications that boost the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spofec-unleashes-706-horsepower-upgrade-for-rolls-royce-black-badge-ghost/

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21 h. ago Introducing the Alliance for Inclusive AI: An Open Global Coalition to Build AI That Serves Billions, Not Just the Few

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/introducing-the-alliance-for-inclusive-ai-an-open-global-coalition-to-build-ai-that-serves-billions-not-just-the-few/NAIROBI, Africa, 08 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, BFA Global, Caribou, and MSC—organizations whose work spans more than 150 countries— announced the launch of the Alliance for Inclusive AI, an open coalition committed to ensuring that the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) expands opportunity. By 2030, the Alliance aims to deliver responsible, practical AI solutions to 100 million people […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/introducing-the-alliance-for-inclusive-ai-an-open-global-coalition-to-build-ai-that-serves-billions-not-just-the-few/

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22 h. ago Food and Beverages Association Calls for Tariff Suspension Over Utility Mismanagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has demanded immediate suspension of recent utility price increases, arguing that chronic inefficiency and financial waste at state utilities make the new charges unjustifiable. FABAG says consumers should not bear the burden of operational failures at the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Company Ltd. The Public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/

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