Author: Emmanuel Aboagye-Wiafe (Emmanuel Wiafe)

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Africa Positioned as Next Investment Hub – Jinapor at Gastech 2025

Africa Positioned as Next Investment Hub – Jinapor at Gastech 2025

The energy is minister John Jinapor on Wednesday September 10, participated as a panellist at the ongoing Gastech 2025, contributing to a high-level discussion on “Powering Growth & Prosperity in High Potential Economies Through Widened Access to Affordable, Reliable, and Flexible Energy.” Speaking on the sidelines of the global energy forum, the energy minister stressed...

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ACCPA Engages Ghana’s Climate Minister Ahead of Ghana–China Climate Summit 2025

ACCPA Engages Ghana’s Climate Minister Ahead of Ghana–China Climate Summit 2025

The Africa–China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) has paid a courtesy call on Hon. Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, ahead of the upcoming Ghana–China Climate Summit 2025. During the meeting, the ACCPA team led by its Executive Director Paul Frimpong formally invited the Minister to deliver the keynote address...

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PHDC Boss Dr. Toni Aubynn Calls for Review of Ghana’s Mining Law at 2025 Mining & Minerals Convention

PHDC Boss Dr. Toni Aubynn Calls for Review of Ghana’s Mining Law at 2025 Mining & Minerals Convention

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr. Toni Aubynn, has called for an urgent review of Ghana’s mining laws to strengthen local participation and boost investment attractiveness. Speaking at the opening day of the Mining & Minerals Convention 2025 at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra, Dr. Aubynn,...

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ECG Warns Customers Against Mobile Money Fraudsters Posing as Officials

ECG Warns Customers Against Mobile Money Fraudsters Posing as Officials

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a strong warning to customers about fraudulent mobile money schemes targeting applicants for meters and other services.Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Monday, September 8, 2025, ECG’s General Manager, Ing. George Amoah, revealed that fraudsters have been duping unsuspecting customers by posing as company officials...

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Ghana Energy Awards 2025 Launched with Call to Reposition Sector for Development

Ghana Energy Awards 2025 Launched with Call to Reposition Sector for Development

The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, has launched the 9th edition of the Ghana Energy Awards in Accra, urging stakeholders to reposition the energy sector as a central pillar of Ghana’s national development. Speaking at the media launch and opening of nominations, held under the theme “Repositioning the Energy Sector...

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Energy Ministry Dismisses False Claims of 225% Electricity Tariff Hike, Says PURC Only Begins Utility Investment Hearings

Energy Ministry Dismisses False Claims of 225% Electricity Tariff Hike, Says PURC Only Begins Utility Investment Hearings

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has dismissed circulating reports suggesting that electricity tariffs have been increased by more than 225%, describing them as misleading and false. In a statement on his Facebook page, the spokesperson and Head of Communication at the ministry Richmond Rockson clarified that what is currently underway is an investment...

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Namibia to finalise green hydrogen skills strategy by October

Namibia to finalise green hydrogen skills strategy by October

Namibia is expected to finalise a comprehensive skills development strategy for the green hydrogen sector by October, with the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) spearheading the effort.Joseph Mukendwa, Head of Policy, Planning and Strategy at NGH2P, said the plan seeks to align training programmes with the country’s emerging industrial opportunities to ensure Namibians are prepared...

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CEMSE proposes removal of BOST margin to ease fuel cost burden

CEMSE proposes removal of BOST margin to ease fuel cost burden

The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE) has renewed calls for the government to scrap the BOST margin, arguing that it has become an unnecessary burden on consumers and businesses in Ghana. The levy, introduced to support the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) in maintaining storage and distribution infrastructure, has quadrupled...

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Ghanaians Face Higher Bills as ECG Seeks 225% Tariff Hike

Ghanaians Face Higher Bills as ECG Seeks 225% Tariff Hike

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is seeking approval from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for a 225% increase in its Distribution Service Charge (DSC1), a move it says is critical to avert financial collapse and sustain reliable power supply. If approved, the charge will rise from GHp19.0384/kWh to GHp61.8028/kWh for the 2025–2029 tariff...