Ghana’s Akosombo Dam Faces Shutdown
The easing electricity crisis in the country may relapse as the Akosombo Hydro generating plant faces a possible shutdown due to a drastic drop in the water level.
Water levels in the Volta Lake...
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Mahama Will Lose 2016 Elections – UK Based Intelligence Unit
Ghana’s major opposition party the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been highly tipped to win next year’s general elections, the latest report of the UK-based Economist Intelligence Unit...
President John Mahama Predicts a One Touch Victory for NDC in 2016 Elections
President John Mahama has predicted a one touch victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2016 elections using the massive infrastructure development of the country as a bench mark to...
Huge Explosion Plunges Brong Ahafo into Darkness, GridCo Substation Destroyed by Fire
A huge explosion, followed by damaging fire at a GridCo sub-station in Sunyani has plunged most towns and communities in the Brong Ahafo Regional into total darkness. Almost the entire region has...
Climate Change Could Force 100M into Poverty by 2030, World Bank Group Report Says
There could be more than 100 million additional people living in extreme poverty by 2030 if the international community does not undertake rapid, inclusive and climate-smart development, a World Bank...
Karpower Barge Finally Sets off from Turkey
The Karpower barge expected to significantly add to the country’s electricity supply and ease the current energy crisis has finally started its journey by sea to Ghana from Turkey.
The vessel...
Karadeniz Powership Aysegul Sultan Begins Journey to Ghana, Arrives in 15 Days
The Karadeniz Powership Aysegul Sultan on Tuesday began its journey from the Sedef Shipyard in Tuzia and will dock at the Tema port in approximately 15 days, according to official sources.
Named...
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Boss Sacked By President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Robert Dwamena as acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
A statement signed by the Chief of Staff, Prosper Bani, said the...
President Mahama Avows His Belief in a Better Ghana
The President of the Republic Of Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed his belief that Ghana will soon realize its potential to become a beacon of hope for the entire African...
The State of the Nation of Ghana in 2014 is…
They say better late than never… so here I go…
Let me start by applauding the President of Ghana (and/or his speech writer) for a very good speech.
I say this because I truly admire his approach...
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Intensifies Load Shedding Exercise
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has intensified its load shedding exercise in the southern part of the country.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the ECG, William Boateng, some 200...
Ghana Power Woes – Akosombo Dam Water Level Nears Minimum
Ghana’s power problem is set to worsen if the water levels at the Akosombo Dam do not rise in the coming days.
Citi News analysis shows that the water level in the dam has been reducing steadily...
Energy Is Really the Number One Game Changer in Terms of Investment That Africa Requires – Hannah Tetteh
The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit ended this week with African countries and American taking a big first step toward a future of stronger economic ties. But it will require hard work and dedicated...
“$498 Million Millennium Challenge Corporation Loan Is Timely” – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described as timely, the signing of the second compact of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
The signing will see the release of $498 million to Ghana which...
Ghana-US Sign $498m Compact as ECG Management Set to Be Outsourced
Ghana and the United States have signed an agreement for the release of the $498,200,000 grant meant to improve power distribution in the country under the second compact of the Millennium Challenge...
Parliament Approves Memorandum to Privatise ECG
Government has undertaken to privatize the Electricity Corporation of Ghana (ECG) as part of a condition to access the second compact of the Millennium Challenge Account worth over $500 million.
It...
Electricity Company of Ghana To Produce 1000 Megawatts of Power Using Tides Wave Technology at the Ada Estuary
With the help of a Swedish company, The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is working with to produce 1000 megawatts of power using the environmentally friendly tidal wave technology.
To this end,...
Find out Why Nana Akufo-Addo Says Ghana’s Retrogressing
Nana Akufo-Addo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2012 Presidential candidate has lamented the leadership crisis in Ghana and accused President John Mahama’s government of sending the nation...