20 m. ago GWCL tariff hike justified, ECG’s unfair – IMANI Africa’s Selorm Branttie

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Selorm Branttie, has said that while the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has valid reasons for seeking a tariff increment, the same cannot be said for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

Politics

55 m. ago GWCL cites costs, loan repayments, and galamsey for tariff hike request

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has defended its proposal for a tariff adjustment, pointing to rising operational costs, new loan repayment obligations, and the impact of galamsey pollution on water treatment.

Economics

1 hour ago Ghanaian Agtech Startups Pitch Revolutionary Agricultural Solutions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-agtech-startups-pitch-revolutionary-agricultural-solutions/Nine Ghanaian agricultural technology startups showcased breakthrough innovations addressing critical food security challenges during the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce Grand Challenge Pitch Day, with a waste-to-feed conversion company emerging as the audience favorite. AgriMercarb, which operates community-based black soldier fly facilities across Ghana to convert organic waste into animal feed and fertilizer, won the People’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-agtech-startups-pitch-revolutionary-agricultural-solutions/

Culture

5 h. ago Ghanaian businesses to benefit from Africa’s 1st monthly cybersecurity subscription initiative

In a landmark move for Africa’s digital security landscape, Virtual Infosec Africa (VIA) and global cybersecurity firm LogRhythm (now Exabeam) have launched the continent’s first monthly subscription-based Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) service. The initiative is set to transform how Ghanaian businesses, government agencies, and utilities protect their digital infrastructure—making enterprise-grade cybersecurity both accessible and affordable. The timing couldn’t be more urgent.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘We are already paying more’ – Kwadwo Poku says Ghanaians subsidising GWCL

The Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Policies and Research, Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, says Ghanaians are already subsidising the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).

Politics

6 h. ago Utility tariffs: Passing costs to consumers is not sustainable – Kwadwo Poku

Energy policy analyst, Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, has warned that ordinary consumers will suffer the most if the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approves steep utility tariff hikes being requested by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).

Politics

7 h. ago Filmmaker Djansi Warns Against YouTube as Primary Distribution Platform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-djansi-warns-against-youtube-as-primary-distribution-platform/Award-winning Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has cautioned fellow filmmakers against relying on YouTube as their primary distribution channel, predicting the platform faces imminent challenges that could impact creator earnings. Speaking on Hitz FM’s Daybreak show on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Djansi described YouTube as an unreliable business option for filmmakers, citing platform oversaturation and frequent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-djansi-warns-against-youtube-as-primary-distribution-platform/

Events

12 h. ago Flutterwave Challenges Ghana Central Bank Remittance Suspension

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/flutterwave-challenges-ghana-central-bank-remittance-suspension/Flutterwave has disputed a Bank of Ghana directive suspending its remittance partnerships, calling the move “unexpected” and attributing it to regulatory misunderstanding as the fintech giant seeks swift resolution. The one-month suspension takes effect September 18, 2025, alongside similar penalties for Cellulant Ghana and other payment service providers over regulatory breaches under Ghana’s Updated Guidelines […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/flutterwave-challenges-ghana-central-bank-remittance-suspension/

Politics

13 h. ago Retired Officials Face Scrutiny Over Dual Salary Entitlements

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-officials-face-scrutiny-over-dual-salary-entitlements/Ghana grapples with constitutional questions as debate intensifies over whether retired public officers should receive full compensation when appointed to new positions, potentially earning combined monthly payments exceeding ₵115,000. The controversy centers on retired Chief Justices who collect ₵65,000 monthly pensions while earning ₵50,000 as Council of State members, creating what critics call an unsustainable […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-officials-face-scrutiny-over-dual-salary-entitlements/

Politics

15 h. ago ECG uncovers MoMo fraud trends for meter installation payments in Ashanti Region

The Electricity Company of Ghana has uncovered cases of mobile money fraud in the payment of bills by its customers in the Ashanti region to access certain services.

Politics

15 h. ago Leila Djansi to spearhead film crew networking mixer on September 14

ward-winning Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi and Ghanaian film producer Ludwig Mawuli Agbezuhlor will host a networking mixer for film industry professionals on Sunday, September 14, at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.

Politics

16 h. ago Water: ‘Polluter pay’ principle must apply – Ken Ashigbey on galamsey

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Ken Ashigbey, has called for the application of the “polluter pays” principle in response to the Ghana Water Company Limited’s (GWCL) proposal for a 280 percent increase in water tariffs.

Politics

17 h. ago Why Ghana’s brightest chase scholarships abroad a and why so few return

When a congratulatory email appears in a young Ghanaian’s inbox, it often comes from an institution thousands of kilometers away.

Politics

17 h. ago Why Ghana’s brightest chase scholarships abroad and only a few return

When a congratulatory email appears in a young Ghanaian’s inbox, it often comes from an institution thousands of kilometers away.

Politics

18 h. ago GNPC Foundation pays GHS 7.9m in tuition fees for over 2,500 students

The GNPC Foundation has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to education by paying tuition fees totaling GHS 7,904,754.79 for 2,571 students under its local scholarship programme.

Politics

18 h. ago It’s not true that Ghanaians are hospitable; we’re only hospitable to foreigners – Ebo Whyte

Celebrated playwright and CEO of Roverman Productions, Uncle Ebo Whyte, has challenged the long-held belief that Ghanaians are naturally hospitable, arguing that the kindness often praised is largely reserved for foreigners rather than fellow citizens. Speaking on The Career Trail on Joy Prime with Irene Adubea Aning, he lamented how Ghanaians often make life unnecessarily […]

Politics

18 h. ago GWCL seeks 280% water tariff hike, blames galamsey for rising costs

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has proposed a 280 percent upward adjustment in water tariffs.

Politics

18 h. ago Audit uncovers over 1,000 babies on National Service Authority payroll

Corruption at the National Service Authority (NSA) has taken a staggering turn, with an audit revealing that more than 1,000 babies, some less than a year old, were listed on its payroll, draining resources meant for actual service personnel.

Politics

19 h. ago Ghanaians make life harder for themselves, but easier for foreigners – Uncle Ebo Whyte laments

Celebrated playwright and CEO of Roverman Productions, Uncle Ebo Whyte, has lamented the tendency of Ghanaians to frustrate their own people while making it easier for foreigners to succeed.

Politics

20 h. ago YouTube will collapse very soon – Leila Djansi to filmmakers 

Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has cautioned filmmakers against using YouTube as a primary platform for distributing their works, describing it as an unproductive and unreliable business option.

Politics