Author: SAMUEL

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that a major achievement in the power sector has been the review of 347 legacy contracts, 202 of which have been terminated. He said that this has resulted in the savings of approximately US$300 million for the Ghanaian taxpayer. He commended the management, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), led by Ing. Julius Kpekpena, for the strides made in procurement, maintenance, revenue mobilisation, and strategic direction. As part of his supervisory role over agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, he conducted an official visit to the…

Any ECG staff involved in malfeasance will be punished – Energy Minister warns The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has issued a warning that any staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) involved in malfeasance, be it through the unauthorised sale of meters or diversion of revenue, will be held fully accountable. He says he will not tolerate any conduct that undermines national infrastructure or robs the Ghanaian people. As part of his supervisory role over agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, he conducted an official visit to the Electricity Company of Ghana,…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested ways in which Sub-Saharan African countries can raise more revenue. The IMF said that they can do so by modernising their tax systems, closing loopholes, and using digital tools. According to the Fund, fairer tax policies mean more resources for spending on priorities like schools, hospitals, and infrastructure, while reducing reliance on external borrowing. A post on its X page said, “Sub-Saharan Africa can raise more revenue by modernising tax systems, closing loopholes, and using digital tools. Fairer tax policies mean more resources for spending on priorities like schools, hospitals, and infrastructure, while…

            Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu The Ministry of Education is set to establish a technical team in the coming days to conduct a comprehensive review of the Computerized School Placement System (CSSPS), according to Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu. The initiative, he explained, is intended to enhance transparency, efficiency, and fairness in the placement of students into second-cycle institutions across the country. “We are putting together a team of experts to assess the current placement system and recommend improvements,” Hon. Iddrisu said. “This review will ensure that the CSSPS remains a tool that serves the best…

The National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit, of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a 32-year-old man, Akoto Nelson, for posing as a police officer during a public event at the Black Star Square in Accra. The suspect was arrested on Sunday, 19th October 2025, by a team of officers deployed to provide security at a musical concert. The team observed the suspect dressed in a police uniform with the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) behaving suspiciously. Upon interrogation, he admitted that he was not a police officer. Investigations revealed that the suspect impersonated a police officer to…

Cycling in Africa has vastly changed in the last 10 years. Dirt roads and borrowed bicycles were common features of the club rides that were going on in the early days. Now the whole ecosystem is there with teams competing in UCI Continental Circuits. Across the continent, staging regional events such as the Cycling World Championships seems achievable enough for the earnest new generation of African riders. The Renaissance in African cycling, in odd measure at times, finds its basis both in the local initiatives and the expansion of professional structures. Local clubs in Kenya, Rwanda, Algeria, and South Africa…

Development economist and Deputy Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority, Dr Micheal Ayamga Adongo, has questioned Kennedy Agyapong’s contribution to policy, given his long stay in parliament. According to him, all Kennedy Agyapong is known for is his attacks on people who have been given contracts over him. He argues that there is no known policy in the past during his time in Parliament that he is known to be a proponent of. Dr Michael Ayamga Adongo was speaking on Accra-based Joy News when he made this known. “Kennedy has been one of the longest-serving MPs in this country.…

Former Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has formally announced her bid to contest for the General Secretary position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a social media post she indicated that her decision is borne out of the need to restore confidence in the party. “From the polling stations, through to the electoral areas, constituencies, and regions to the top, we will restore confidence in our party and unity amongst ourselves. That is the only dose we need to booth out this accident-of-a-government”. She tagged her mission as the “rescue mission” and urged fellow patriots to join her. “I come…

Former Ablekuma West Member of Parliament Ursula Owusu-Ekuful holds the view that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not the preferred political party to lead Ghana. She says John Dramani Mahama and his government were allowed to lead because they lied their way to power. According to her, the belief of the people of Ghana in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) waned because of the lies. However, she believes the party will revive it. “This caretaker NDC government is there not just because they are preferred; they are there because they lied their way into government, amidst lofty promises, and…

IMANI-Africa has advised Alan Kyerematen’s United Party Plus (UP Plus) to focus its early efforts on building strong local bases rather than relying solely on national visibility, warning that the party risks fading into irrelevance without deep grassroots engagement. In its latest governance brief, IMANI stated that the fanfare surrounding the launch of UP Plus could have been more impactful had it been tied to specific regions where Akufo-Addo’s influence is strongest, such as the Ashanti Region. “A national unveiling without localized roots risks being perceived as a top-down initiative lacking organic support,” the analysis noted. The think tank suggested…