The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has confirmed upward revisions to electricity and water tariffs following the conclusion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO). The new charges will come into effect on January 1, 2026. In a statement, the Commission explained that the decision was reached after months of investment hearings, stakeholder engagements, and...
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TUSAAG Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Research Allowance
The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The move comes in response to what the Association describes as a “blatant breach of agreement” by government regarding the payment of a negotiated One-Time Research Allowance, which has remained unpaid for nearly 17 months....
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GoldBod CEO Honoured with Historic Suma Adinkra Sword
GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., has been conferred with the prestigious Suma Adinkra Sword by the Suma Traditional Council, marking a historic recognition of his leadership and contributions to Ghana’s mining sector. The ceremony, presided over by Paramount Chief Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, celebrated Gyamfi’s outstanding stewardship at the Ghana Gold Board,...
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Zipline Defends Drone Service Amid Minister’s Criticism
The Country Manager of Zipline Ghana, Daniel Kwaku Merki, has dismissed suggestions that the firm’s drone delivery service is being diverted to transport non-essential items such as condoms and textbooks. His rebuttal comes after the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, alleged during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 1, 2025, that the multi-million-dollar...
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High Court Orders Filing of Plea Bargain in Nana Agradaa Case
The High Court in Accra has directed lawyers representing Patricia Asieduaa, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, and her co-accused to formally submit the details of their proposed plea bargain ahead of the next hearing. The Court instructed that the agreement be lodged no later than three clear days before the adjourned date of December 16,...
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Ghana, US Strengthen Ties With New Security and Trade Gains
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described his meeting with Acting United States Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rolf Olson, as “very constructive,” highlighting recent gains in bilateral relations and new areas of cooperation. According to the Minister, discussions covered several positive developments, including the restoration of five-year visas for Ghanaian citizens, the removal...
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VEMAG Petitions Transport Ministry Over DVLA’s Digital Plate Rollout
The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has officially appealed to the Ministry of Transport to halt the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority’s (DVLA) planned rollout of digital vehicle number plates, scheduled to begin in January 2026. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Victor Twum Koranteng, the association accused the DVLA of excluding critical...
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Asantehene Concludes Mediation with Face-to-Face Meeting in Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute
The Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Monday brought to a close months of mediation in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy crisis by convening a crucial face-to-face dialogue between the two rival sides at the Manhyia Palace Jubilee Hall in Kumasi. The meeting marked the first time both factions met directly before the Asantehene...
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Parliamentary Committee Reviews Transport Ministry Budget Estimates
The Committee on Roads and Transportation has begun consideration of the 2025 budget estimates for the Ministry of Transport and its agencies, following a detailed presentation by the Ministry. During the session, the Ministry outlined its funding plans, provided updates on ongoing projects, and shared projections for the 2026 fiscal year. Officials also highlighted key...
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Police Arrest Suspect in Obuasi Funeral Shooting
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly shooting and injuring a traditional ruler of Adansi Dompoase during a funeral in Obuasi, Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Nana Yaw Dankwa, was taken into custody on Saturday, November 29, 2025, after police officers on duty heard a gunshot and quickly...