Author: SAMUEL

The National Service Authority Staff Union (NASASU) have described the appointment of Ms. Ruth Dela Seddoh as a historical milestone. According to the association, her appointment as the first woman substantive Director-General of the Authority attests to her hard work, dedication, and passion for creating a thriving public service where all stakeholders are treated with professionalism and priority. They used the opportunity to wish her continued success and growth in her new role. Adding that “May your appointment bring prosperity and progress to the National Service Authority, its staff, and our nation.” Ruth Dela Seddoh took over from Felix Gyamfi,…

Former Deputy GES DG, Dr. Bempah Tandoh, has revealed that Dr. Yaw Adutwum’s leadership style negatively affected Free SHS implementation. According to him, the former education minister relied heavily on his expertise as an educationist while relegating the technical support of education professionals he met at the ministry. This, he believes, had a damning impact on the policy, which was rolled out in 2017 and implemented seamlessly by Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh. “As a minister of education, regardless of what you know, you work with the technical people on the ground. The biggest challenge was that because he felt he…

Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd. has issued a statement clarifying the circumstances surrounding the violent incident that occurred at its concession near Mpatoam in the Amansie South District on September 9, 2025. According to the company, the unrest stemmed from a confrontation between military personnel and community members around its operating concessions. Asanko explained that the military presence in the area was part of a state-mandated security intervention, coordinated through the Ghana Chamber of Mines. “Tensions escalated within the local community, leading to civil unrest, an attack on the military camps and an invasion of the mining operational areas. “These events…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) have proposed the introduction of a dedicated tariff to support the provision and maintenance of street lighting across the country. This comes despite the two utility providers already seeking significant tariff hikes in their latest submissions to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). ECG has defended a proposed 225 per cent adjustment in its distribution charge, while NEDCo is pushing for a 171 per cent increase to cover operational costs. In addition, NEDCo is calling for the removal of the lifeline tariff bracket, which cushions low-income households,…

A fire outbreak in Lartebiokorshie, Accra, has affected seven houses and injured one firefighter, causing panic among residents and prompting a significant security deployment to the area. Regional Fire Commander, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Rashid Nisawu, said the fire started at 16:15 hours, with the first emergency call received immediately. “The Service responded swiftly, dispatching the first fire tender just one minute later. By 16:24 hours, the first fire engine was on the scene,” Officer Nisawu explained. “At the moment, we have been able to confine the fire. We currently have about six fire engines working to contain the blaze,”…

A wave of cattle deaths in Disah, North Gonja District, has prompted urgent investigations by veterinary authorities after reports suggested that an allegedly improper vaccination exercise may have led to the fatalities. Dr. Benjamin Kissi Sasu, Risk Communications Officer for Veterinary Services, told Channel One Newsroom on Tuesday, September 9, that veterinary teams were dispatched immediately to collect samples following reports of mass livestock deaths. “Unfortunately, from the farmers, they didn’t go for vaccines that we produce in Ghana. So quickly that we saw this mass deaths, veterinary services dispatched a team on the grounds and which they went to…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG ) has proposed a 224 percent increase in its Distribution Service Charge over the 2025–2030 tariff period. At a stakeholder meeting with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) on Monday, September 8, 2025, ECG justified that proposed upward increment, citing the need to restore financial viability and sustain operations. The proposed increment in the Distribution Service Charge is from the current 19.0875 pesewas per kilowatt-hour to 61.8028 pesewas. The proposal cites rising inflation, foreign exchange volatility, interest rates, and the need for full recovery of investment costs as the main drivers. ECG’s projections show…

On Tuesday, September 9, the Cedi was buying at 12.0440 to a Dollar and selling at 12.0560 per the rate from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The Pound was buying at 16.3148 and selling at 16.3323. The Euro was buying at 14.1535 and selling at 14.1663. These rates indicate a further depreciation of the Cedi against the major trading currencies. Analysts have been expressing their views on the Cedi’s performance. For instance, a Financial Analyst and CEO of Dalex Finance, Mr Joe Jackson, said that stability in the exchange rate is not a measure of economic performance. He made the…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned its customers to be wary of illegal activities by fraudsters who call customers to pay money to ECG mobile money accounts to access ECG services such as meter replacement, meter installation, debt cancellation among others. This warning from the power distribution company has come at a time when some of its customers have complained about receiving calls from strange numbers to deposit money into mobile money accounts for meters to be installed or replaced for them. According to Ing. George Amoah, General Manager of ECG in the Ashanti West Region, ECG as…

The government has taken decisive steps to end the violent land clashes in Gbinyiri in the Savannah Region with the inauguration of a seven-member mediation committee tasked to deliver a roadmap for peace within one month. Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, who inaugurated the committee in Accra, explained that its formation was directed by the National Security Council in response to the escalating conflict, which erupted on August 23, 2025, in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District and spread to surrounding villages. The clashes have left dozens dead, destroyed property, and displaced more than 50,000 people. The committee will be chaired by Emmanuel…