Electricity Tariffs to increase by 9.86%, water by 15.92% from January 2026 – PURC announces
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced new increases in electricity and water tariffs, which will take effect from January 1, 2026. The announcement follows the completion of the 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review process, carried out under the PURC Act, 1997 (Act 538). According to the Commission, the review became necessary […]
England edge Black Queens 2-0 in spirited friendly
By Kwame Bediako England’s Lionesses secured a 2-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Queens in an international friendly played at the St Mary’s Stadium, but the scoreline only tells part of the story in a match marked by fierce competition and tactical discipline. Despite England’s dominance in possession, the Black Queens delivered a resilient and well-organized […]
The unspoken truth behind the 2025 WASSCE results: A system designed to fail
By Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah, Executive Director, Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) The 2025 WASSCE results are a stark reminder that Ghana’s education system is at a crossroads. The catastrophic performance of students is not a mere coincidence, but a symptom of a deeper malaise – a system that is fundamentally flawed and […]
Vice President commissions 265 new prison officers, highlights major reforms and ‘Prison 360’ agenda
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to transforming the Ghana Prison Service through sweeping reforms aimed at modernising operations, improving officer welfare and strengthening rehabilitation systems nationwide. Speaking at the commissioning of Officer Cadet Intake 32 in Accra, the Vice President said the reforms are designed to position the Service as […]
