The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disclosed that the power outages that affected some parts of Accra on Monday was due to flooded substations.
The company’s decision to eliminate the team building its charging infrastructure comes at a delicate time for the EV industry. Other players are eager to pick up where Tesla left off. In a move that shocked the electric vehicle industry, Tesla yesterday eliminated the jobs of hundreds of employees in its electric vehicle charging and … The post As Questions
Joseph Abuabu Dadzie The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) announces with pleasure the appointment of Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as its new Chief Executive. Mr. Dadzie takes over from Mr. Read More... The post Joe Dadzie takes over as new GNPC CEO appeared first on
A 15-year-old girl, who was rescued from a forced marriage in 2023, is calling for support to enable her to complete her secondary education. Salamatu (not her real name) revealed to Citi News in an interview the intervention of benevolent groups that helped whisk her out of the marriage arranged by her father. She is […] The post 15-year-old girl rescued from
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for greater levels of co-operation and collaboration amongst the broad spectrum of global maritime stakeholders. “No nation can afford to do it alone. Ghana, being cognizant of her responsibilities as a coastal state, is playing her part in collaborating with the international maritime community towards enhancing maritime security […] The post Greater
Joseph Abuabu Dadzie has officially taken over as the new Chief Executive of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). Mr. Dadzie takes over from Mr. Opoku-Ahweeneh Danquah, whose term of office ended on April 26, 2024. Until his appointment, Mr. Dadzie was GNPC’s Deputy Chief Executive responsible for Commerce, Strategy & Business Development. Prior to […] The post GNPC’s
Private Legal practitioner, Professor Kwaku Asare says a by-election held in an election year is wasteful. He is proposing that the incumbent party should be allowed to nominate a replacement if the lawmaker vacates the seat or dies. While clearly not the best solution, he explained, it is no worse and probably better, than letting […] The post By-election in an election year is wasteful – Asare
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, has welcomed the promise by the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to ensure 100 percent Ghanaian ownership of natural resources. He said the IEA will follow this promise to ensure that it does not […] The post IEA’s Kwakye welcomes Bawumia’s
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for greater levels of cooperation and collaboration among the broad spectrum of global maritime stakeholders. “No nation can afford to do it alone. Ghana, being cognizant of her responsibilities as a coastal state, is playing her part in collaborating with the international maritime community towards enhancing maritime security […] The post Greater
Tesla (TSLA.O) has backed away from an ambitious plan for innovations in gigacasting, its pioneering manufacturing process, according to two sources familiar with the matter, in another sign that the electric-vehicle maker is retrenching amid falling sales and rising competition.Tesla has been a leader in gigacasting, a cutting-edge technique that uses huge presses with thousands … The post Exclusive:
Workers in the regions held parades to commemorate this year’s May Day, a day set aside to acknowledge the contributions of labour to national development, and for workers to demand better working conditions. This year’s Labour Day celebration was on the theme “Election 2024: The Role of Workers and Social Partners in Securing Peaceful Elections … The post Regions mark Labour Day appeared first on
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has asked the Director General of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah to resign from her post following how the case involving former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources Cecicilai Aena Dapaaah has been handled. Kpebu raised concerns about the conduct of the EOCO while speaking […] The post Cecilia Dapaah case: EOCO
At least 10 people have died and more than 20 are missing after storms caused flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Helicopters are flying over the region searching for people who have been left stranded. In some areas, the flooding is so severe that helicopters have been unable to land […] The post Brazil floods: Residents stranded
By Mohammed AWAL ([email protected]) Kenyan Airways (KQ) has expressed interest in collaborating with Ghana to establish its national carrier. Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer, Allan Kilavuka, states that Ghanaian authorities are aware of the East African carrier’s interest in aiding the revival of the country’s national carrier. Such a collaboration could lead to improved connectivity […] The post
Uber is facing a multi-million pound lawsuit being brought on behalf of almost 11,000 London black cab drivers, in the latest challenge to the firm in the UK capital. The claimants allege that in order to obtain a licence to operate in the city, the ride-hailing giant deliberately misled Transport for London (TfL) about how […] The post Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers
Lebanese Ambassador, Maher Kheir, has noted the strong historical and cultural links that Lebanon and the Francophone community share. He made the observation when the Embassy of Lebanon held a remarkable music and arts show dubbed “Francophone Voices” to commemorate this year’s Francophonie Festival. In line with activities for this year’s Francophonie Festival, which is … The post Francophonie
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The real estate industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the establishment of the Real Estate Agency Council. The council, which commenced operations with the opening of its headquarters in Accra, aims to bring much-needed order, stability and professionalism to the sector. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Minister for Works […] The post Real
Lance Corporal Enoch Danso of the Ghana Armed Force (GFA), was on Tuesday shot dead in front of Kasoa Millennium City Police Station, in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region. The soldier, stationed at the Burma Camp Base Workshop, was shot dead by Benlord Ababio, believed to be Gyasehene of Millennium City, over … The post Soldier shot dead at Kasoa
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the power outages being experienced in parts of Accra to the flooding of seven substations after the rains on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. ECG in a press release on Thursday, May 2, indicated that the substations which included Burma Camp L, Station H -Dzorwulu, Gbawe, and four […] The post ECG blames
Over the past week, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported 31 new cases of COVID-19 within the country. Dr. Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, the Programs Manager of the Expanded Programme on Immunization at the Ghana Health Service, clarified that these cases are not severe.
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