The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 14.75% increase in electricity tariffs and a 4.02% hike in water tariffs.These new tariffs are expected to take effect from May 3, 2025.The Director of Research and Corporate Affairs at PURC, Dr. Eric Obutey, attributed the steep increase in electricity tariffs to the country’s mounting energy…
The Communications Director of the 2024 Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has said he is sometimes tempted to make a mockery of how the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) is handling the issue of illegal mining in the country. According to him, the NDC, while in opposition, assumed that addressing illegal mining was a simple…
Mining consultant, Seth Worlashime Klaye has urged management of the Ghana GoldBod to extend the period for small-scale miners to acquire new licenses after their previous licenses have been terminated. GoldBod in a statement on April 14, 2025 announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licenses issued by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). GoldBod further…
The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has issued a stern two-week ultimatum to traders operating illegally on pavements and roadsides in the Adum area, warning that failure to comply will result in harsh penalties—including public lashings. Addressing the press in Kumasi on Monday, April 14, Mr. Boadi announced that starting Wednesday, April 16, 2025,…
General Brice Oligui Nguema was on Sunday declared provisional winner of Gabon’s first presidential election since he led a military coup over a year and a half ago.The military officer defeated seven other candidates, scoring a landslide 90.35% of the vote, according to the country’s interior minister, Herrmann Immongault.The results indicate that 70.4% of the…
A landmark $500,000 legacy fund set aside to complete the OlympAfrica Juvenile Sports Excellence Centre at Amasaman took centre stage last Saturday as the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) held an Extraordinary Congress that celebrated transparency, unity and prudent leadership under outgoing President Ben Nunoo Mensah. Held at the Accra International Conference Centre, the congress drew…
The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, has dismissed growing calls for a state of emergency to be declared in Bawku, following a recent resurgence of violence in the area. His remarks come after a violent confrontation on Thursday, April 10, between security personnel and some youth in Bawku, which reportedly resulted in multiple…
A group of qualified teachers recently posted to the Ashanti Region from various colleges of education in July 2024 on Monday, April 14, staged a protest at the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters in Accra. The teachers are demanding the payment of eight months’ salary arrears, along with the resolution of issues related to their…
Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed that he’s ruled out a future in coaching, citing his temperament and lack of patience as the main reasons.While many retired footballers transition into coaching roles, Boateng has opted for a different path within the sport. After briefly working under experienced manager Felix Magath during his return to…
