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  A damning audit has revealed that Ghana’s main electricity distributor spent GHS 136 million ($10.4 million) on emergency fuel purchases in just three months, spotlighting deep-rooted financial challenges facing the country’s energy sector as a new administration takes power. The audit, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and released this week, …

Sammy Gyamfi has been named the acting MD of PMMC by President Mahama and is tasked with establishing GOLDBOD, a new gold trading entity. President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi as the acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). Gyamfi’s appointment comes with a crucial …

One of the difficult issues confronting mining communities and the mining sector is the payment of compensation for land acquired for mining purposes. There are currently no standard compensation processes for crops, property, and land owners in mining areas. It has had a significant impact on many people’s livelihoods and …

The visionary leader and founder of Bethel Bethel Prayer Ministry in Aprade, Ashanti Prophetess Maa Vida Osei Mensah, has fed and clothed over two thousand persons living with disabilities and widows through her philanthropic benefaction of assorted food items (rice, oil, sardines) and clothing for the new year celebration at …

Rev. Mrs. Stella Ama Anku Katso, the Ashanti Regional Prisons Chaplain and founder of Amenuve Outreach Ministry, has once again brought joy to the lives of female inmates across Ghana with her 19th annual Christmas donation. This year, she donated 300 pieces of clothing to incarcerated women, reinforcing her unwavering …

President Akufo-Addo has been petitioned to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office for alleged stated misbehaviour and incompetence. The Petitioner, a Ghanaian national alleges constitutional and administrative breaches have been committed by the Chief Justice making her removal necessary to maintain the integrity of the Judiciary. CJ removal process …

Suspected NDC youth storm Ghana Gas office in Accra, despite calls for moderation from NDC National Irate youth, suspected to be members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stormed the head office of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGCL) at the Airport Residential Area in Accra on Tuesday, December …

The murder trial of Daniel Asiedu, accused of killing former Abuakwa North MP JB Danquah, is set for a retrial following a hung jury verdict. The seven-member jury delivered a split decision of 4:3 not guilty, prompting the presiding judge, Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, to discharge the jury in accordance …

The Director of Damak Sanitation Health Watch-Ghana, Daniel Mbabugri Akgri, has called on the government to intensify innovative measures that would not only ensure a clean environment but also find lasting solutions to the fight against sanitation and hygiene in the country. Speaking during the second edition of the organisation’s …

The National Road Safety Authority’s efforts to intensify public education on road safety in the Bono Region may be hindered due to inadequate funding. Despite participating in the globally observed Road Safety Week, the Authority’s full obligations are facing major financial challenges. According to Bono Regional Public Relations Officer, Mr. …