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Parliament faces potential power disconnection over GH₵23m ECG debt

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The …

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ECG disconnects Accra Academy from power grid over debt

The Accra Academy Senior High School (SHS) is currently without power due to disconnection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over alleged unpaid arrears. Citi News‘ Fauzu Masawudu reported that as of 8:40 pm when he arrived, the entire campus was in darkness, with students using torchlights in their …

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The VRA Director says that bats are the cause of the power outages in Dormaa Ahenkro and its surroundings

  Recent power outages (Dumsor) in Dormaa Ahenkro, the Bono Region, and the surrounding area have had a detrimental impact on local businesses and production. Speaking to the Dormaa Municipal Director of the Volta River Authority/ NEDCo, Mr John Anim, he noted that the fluctuations over the past two (2) …

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Government signs two new 720MW Power Purchase Agreements, says Energy Minister

The government has signed two new Power Purchasing Agreement (PPAs) to add about 720 Mega Watts (MW) of power to the country’s generation capacity, Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed. The two agreements 370MW AKSA, Tema and 350MW AKSA, Kumasi were signed under the new PPA policy which …

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The Mighty Okomfo Anokye’s Historic Cola Tree in Feyiase Loses Its Power After Being Cut Down by Unknown Individuals

    The Mighty Okomfo Anokye’s Historic Cola Tree, planted by the Asante’s revered chief priest, Okomfo Anokye, has been chopped down by an unknown person, which is against the Feyiase Akoyem family’s prohibition, according to information obtained from Feyiase in the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti. The police and the …

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We can’t accept the blame for Thursday’s power cut – ECG MD replies GNPC

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it can also not accept blame for Thursday’s power cut experienced in some parts of the country. On October 26, the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) in a statement explained that the cause of the power cuts was due to limited gas supply …

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2024 Polls: Ghanaians Not ready to retain NPP in Power-Dr Afriyie Akoto

Dr. Afriyie Akoto, a former Minister of Agriculture and flag bearer hopeful of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed his worry regarding the party’s internal cracks which to him is making the party unpopular in the eyes of Ghanaians. Dr.Akoto likened the current infighting of the NPP being …

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ECG owes us $658 million – Bui Power Authority

The debt owed Bui Power Authority (BPA) by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has shot up astronomically from $612million to $658 million, Chief Executive Officer of the power generation company, Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi has stated. He pointed out that the debt keeps increasing because BPA continues to generate …

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Coup underway in Gabon as army announce end to Bongo’s family 53-year hold to power

Members of the Gabon Armed forces have announced that they have taken over power in the country in a broadcast via national television. According to the military, they were setting aside results of Saturday’s election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. Gabon’s Electoral Commission declared that Mr …

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Niger soldiers claim power after president’s own guards reportedly seize him

Men in military fatigues claimed to have taken power in Niger after President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly seized by members of the presidential guard on Wednesday, sparking international condemnation and renewed uncertainty in a volatile part of Africa beset by coups and militant extremism. In a video communique, a man …

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