35 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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3 d. ago Utility tariff hikes: Come for discussions – Labour Minister urges TUC

Minister for Labour and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has appealed to the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to engage government in dialogue rather than escalating tensions over recent utility tariff increases.

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3 d. ago TUC threatens mass action over ‘insensitive’ tariff hikes unless gov’t reviews 9% salary increment

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned that it will mobilise workers nationwide to resist the new utility tariff adjustments if the government fails to improve the recently approved 9% salary increase for 2026.

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4 d. ago Consumers shouldn’t pay for utility inefficiencies – ICEG criticises latest PURC tariff order

Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG)has warned that the recent tariff hikes approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will unfairly burden ordinary Ghanaians, "leaving consumers in the dark" instead of easing their plight.

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4 d. ago Ghana Water Company vows to manage service despite 15.9% tariff Hike

Stanley Martey, Communications Manager at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has assured Ghanaians that the utility will continue to provide efficient water services despite the upcoming tariff increases.

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1 week ago Labour Minister Refutes GHOne TV Attribution, Decries Media Misrepresentation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/labour-minister-refutes-ghone-tv-attribution-decries-media-misrepresentation/The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Dr. Rashid Pelpuo has firmly rejected a statement attributed to him by GHOne TV, describing it as inaccurate and misleading. The media outlet had circulated a graphic claiming the Minister said unemployment was a result of “overreliance on government to create jobs for everyone.” Responding directly under the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/labour-minister-refutes-ghone-tv-attribution-decries-media-misrepresentation/

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2 w. ago Labour Minister Attributes Unemployment Crisis to Lack of Creativity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/labour-minister-attributes-unemployment-crisis-to-lack-of-creativity/Labour, Jobs, and Employment Minister Dr. Rashid Pelpuo has identified lack of creativity as the root cause of Ghana’s persistent unemployment problem during an interview with Accra-based GH One Television on Friday. Dr. Pelpuo stated that Ghana has accumulated non-creative approaches to job creation over many years, with the situation intensifying during the previous eight […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/labour-minister-attributes-unemployment-crisis-to-lack-of-creativity/

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2 w. ago Government Policies Create Jobs Daily, Says Labour Minister Pelpuo

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-policies-create-jobs-daily-says-labour-minister-pelpuo/Labour, Jobs and Employment Minister Rashid Pelpuo has stated emphatically that government policies and programs enable jobs to be created every day in Ghana, citing improved economic stability and investor confidence as key drivers of employment growth. According to him, the government has created an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, inviting investors to willingly […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-policies-create-jobs-daily-says-labour-minister-pelpuo/

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3 w. ago Dr. Rashid Pelpuo Consoles Victims of Armed Forces Recruitment Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-rashid-pelpuo-consoles-victims-of-armed-forces-recruitment-tragedy/The Minister for Labour,Jobs and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, on Wednesday evening visited the 37 Military Hospital to sympathize with victims of the tragic incident that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise. Dr. Pelpuo expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate loss of lives and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He also […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-rashid-pelpuo-consoles-victims-of-armed-forces-recruitment-tragedy/

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