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The chairman of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Hon. Eric Afful, has dismissed calls by the Minority for a probe into an alleged $214 million loss incurred through the operations of the Ghana Gold Board, describing the claim as misleading. Hon. Afful, who is also the Member of Parliament for Amenfi West, said the Minority’s characterisation of the figure as a loss fails to recognise the broader objectives and impact of the GoldBod programme. He said the initiative was designed primarily to stabilise the national currency and ensure price stability. According to him, the programme achieved measurable macroeconomic gains despite…

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has moved to clarify concerns surrounding the selection of a Transactional Adviser for the proposed Private Sector Participation (PSP) arrangement at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), following protests and a press release by the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU). In a statement, the Ministry said Cabinet, led by President John Dramani Mahama, approved the PSP framework in April 2025 as part of wider reforms aimed at improving ECG’s billing and revenue collection systems, enhancing service delivery, and reducing technical and commercial losses. While acknowledging that ECG’s overall performance has improved since January…

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has inaugurated the Oti Region Passport Application Centre, expanding access to passport services and easing long-standing travel burdens for residents. Speaking at the commissioning on Monday, Ablakwa said applicants in the region would no longer need to undertake six-hour journeys to Accra for biometric registration and subsequent collection. He described the move as part of government efforts to ensure fair access to public services across all 16 regions. The minister announced several new features at the centre, including a 30 per cent reduction in processing costs, electronic tracking, courier delivery, expedited same-day…

Police in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have foiled a planned highway robbery after gunning down three suspected armed robbers during an intelligence-led operation along the Anwiankwanta–Obuasi Highway, authorities said. The Ashanti South Regional Police Command said the incident occurred on 24 December 2025 when officers intercepted a gang that had converged in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu junction to carry out the planned attack. The suspects were identified as Seidu Issah, Musah Yakubu and Yahaya Munkaila, also known as Tijani. Police said the suspects opened fire upon encountering officers, who returned fire, killing the three men. Two other suspected…

The Electricity Company of Ghana on Monday announced that a technical challenge affecting MMS-compliant meters has been resolved, restoring normal electricity credit purchases for affected customers. In a statement dated 29 December 2025, ECG said users of MMS-compliant meters can now successfully buy electricity credits through the ECG Power App, the short code *226#, and authorised third-party vendors. The earlier disruption had affected transactions made through these platforms. The power distributor thanked customers and the general public for their patience, support and cooperation during the period of the technical difficulty. ECG also encouraged customers to continue using its official platforms…

Ghana’s Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated governing councils for four public Colleges of Education, underscoring the government’s renewed focus on strengthening governance and quality assurance in teacher training institutions. The colleges are Al-Faruq College of Education, Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College of Education, Enchi College of Education and Gbewaa College of Education. The inauguration marks a step aimed at reinforcing oversight and accountability in the management of teacher education across the country. Speaking at the ceremony, Iddrisu said governing councils play a critical role in providing strategic direction, ensuring accountability and supporting effective institutional management. He stressed that…

Business executive Ibrahim Mahama has extended support to two disability groups in Accra, providing food supplies to ensure they were able to celebrate Christmas with dignity after facing acute shortages during the festive season. Mahama, the chief executive of Engineers and Planners and the Justmoh Group, reached out to the Disabled Christian Fellowship International and the Accra Rehabilitation Center following reports that members were without food and basic essentials. The donation, presented through Engineers and Planners Company Limited, included 100 bags of rice, 20 cartons of corned beef, 20 cartons of mackerel and 20 cartons of cooking oil. The supplies…

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Latvian authorities have agreed to receive a Ghanaian delegation as part of ongoing efforts to seek justice for Nana Agyei, a Ghanaian national studying at Riga Technical University. In a statement made on his Facebook handle, Ablakwa said the Latvian Foreign Ministry had officially responded to his request and indicated that officials would be ready to host the delegation in Riga on 20 January 2026. The visit, he noted, forms part of Ghana’s pursuit of truth and accountability in the case. The minister said he would continue to provide regular…

Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery has resumed crude oil refining operations after several years of inactivity, marking a significant milestone in efforts to revitalise the country’s downstream petroleum sector, the company said in a statement issued on Friday. The resumption follows the successful completion of major turnaround maintenance works on the refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit, carried out between 1 August and 30 October 2025. Tema Oil Refinery said the maintenance was executed within three months and in strict compliance with international engineering, safety and operational standards. Following the works, the National Petroleum Authority conducted comprehensive regulatory inspections and confirmed that the…

The Electricity Company of Ghana on Sunday announced a technical challenge affecting the purchase of electricity credits for customers using MMS-compliant meters. In a statement dated 28 December 2025, the power distributor said the difficulty is impacting transactions made through the ECG mobile application, short codes and third-party vendors. As a result, some customers may be unable to buy prepaid electricity credits through the affected platforms. ECG said its technical team is working assiduously to resolve the issue and restore normal service as soon as possible. The company did not indicate when the challenge is expected to be fully resolved.…