Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF), together with a consortium of leading African and European think tanks and research institutes, has launched a series of new policy reports at the 2nd Africa Climate Summit in Ethiopia. The publications form part of the RoadtoLuanda25 initiative, which seeks to generate data-driven insights and innovative...
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9th Ghana Energy Awards: Theme and Award Categories Announced
The 9th Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) has officially opened nominations, unveiling this year’s theme: “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar of National Development.” Organisers say the theme is a call to action for stakeholders to harness Ghana’s energy potential as a driver of industrialisation, while addressing persistent challenges through innovation, reform, and collaboration. Entries...
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GHANA ENERGY AWARDS: Organizers Announce New Partnerships and Youth Outreach
The Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Media Group, Ing. Henry Teinor, has described the Ghana Energy Awards Scheme as a trusted platform that has, over the past nine years, honoured innovation and leadership in Ghana’s energy sector. He was addressing the launch of the 9th edition of the Energy Awards in Accra. He reaffirmed...
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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
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 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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World’s largest jackup rig starts decommissioning work for Perenco UK
Petrodec’s newly constructed heavy lift jackup vessel, named “Obana,” has begun decommissioning work in the Southern North Sea for Perenco UK (PUK)’s Galahad platform. Obana is initially being deployed on Block 48/12a working on the Galahad platform, where the program includes topside and jacket removal. After Galahad, Obana will move to the Amethyst field for...
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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
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...
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India will keep buying Russian oil despite Trump demands
(Bloomberg) — India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the country will continue buying Russian oil, signaling its intent to defy U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent demands to halt the purchases. Where we buy our oil from, especially a big-ticket foreign exchange item where we pay so much, highest in terms of import, we will have...