The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the current power outage being experienced in parts of Accra to an outage from the Ghana Grid Company Limited’s Mallam Bulk Supply Point (BSP). It said affected areas include West Hills Mall, Sunda, Bortianor, McCarthy Hill, Mallam, Dansoman, Sakaman, Lapaz, Gbegbeyise, Glefe, Exhibition, Sowutuom, Kwashieman, Odorkor, Fadama, […] The post ECG
The latest assessment of Ghana’s external sector developments shows that the country earned $2.8 billion from its major exports in the first two months of 2024. On a year-on-year basis, however, the value of exports did not see any significant growth from the same $2.8 billion posted as of February the previous year. The figure […] The post Ghana’s
By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a strict directive aimed at the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) to ensure the financial stability and operational integrity of the energy sector. The directive, issued under Sections 3 and 24 of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Act, 1997 (Act 538), follows ECG’s […] The post
Dr Eric Obutey, the Head of Research and Corporate Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has stated that the commission has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana to distribute funds from the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) by March 25, 2024. He clarified that the CWM is a system designed to distribute the revenues […] The post PURC
The fallen towers EIGHT HIGH tension towers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at Ejisu, have, reportedly, fallen to the ground, causing fear and panic in the community. Read More... The post Bolts, Nuts Thieves Collapse ECG Towers appeared first on
The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) has addressed a recently resurfaced video clip featuring its Managing Director, Mr. Samuel Dubik Mahama Esq., circulating on social media. The clip wrongly implies insensitivity to the challenges faced by customers amid the current unstable power supply situation. Dated March 16, 2024, the statement clarifies that the video […] The post ECG
Government spokesperson on governance and security, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has appealed to Ghanaians for patience as the administration addresses the ongoing power supply challenges. In recent months, Ghana has grappled with a significant power crisis, resulting in widespread outages across various regions, eliciting frustrations among citizens. Amidst calls for a structured load-shedding schedule to facilitate daily […] The post Dumsor:
The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to urgently intervene to prevent the disconnection of power to 91 hospitals in the country. The Electricity Company of Ghana has threatened to disconnect the power supply to these hospitals due to their outstanding debts amounting to 261 million Ghana Cedis. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking […] The post Minority
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued demand notices to hospitals with outstanding bills, warning of disconnection from the national grid if payment is not made within 72 hours. A total of 91 health facilities across the country are in debt to the ECG, with a combined outstanding amount of GH¢261 million. Several prominent […] The post ECG gives
The National Taskforce of the Electricity Company of Ghana has issued a three-day demand notice to the management of the Ridge Hospital, urging them to settle a GHc42 million debt accrued over a year’s power consumption. According to ECG, failure to comply with the demand notice will result in consequences for the hospital. During the […] The post Settle GHc42m
Collins Adomako-Mensah, the Deputy Minister Designate for Energy, has expressed his view that privatizing the retail segment of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) could significantly improve its billing system. However, he cautioned against the complete privatization of the company, arguing that it would not be a wise decision. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee during […] The post Privatising
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has identified the cause of recent power outages in the country. According to the ECG, the challenges stem from some of their distribution Read More... The post ECG Blames Power Outages On Full Capacity Transformers
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has unveiled an initiative to install additional distribution transformers in communities within its operational areas. In a statement issued on Monday, March 11, 2024, the company revealed that 630 distribution transformers have been identified as operating at full capacity due to heightened demand. Recognizing the potential risks associated with […] The post ECG
Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD has responded to claims that it sold dollars to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at rates different from the ones announced by the Bank of Ghana. The company in a statement insisted that the allegation “is false and misleading, and we have not had any FX deal with ECG at […] The post Fidelity Bank Ghana responds to allegations of
Management of the Ghana Export–Import Bank (GEXIM) has announced it will be hosting “Freedom Market” on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The “Freedom Market” is a prelude to the 67th National Independence Day celebration next week in the Eastern Region under the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride”. “Freedom Market”, a special edition of the Bank’s popular […] The post GEXIM
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Business leaders have been reminded of the need to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their operations and business strategies to enable the world to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target by 2030. The United Nations Global Compact Network Ghana’s Board Chairman, Sulemanu Koney, who made the appeal […] The post
The Yilo Krobo District Hospital in the Eastern Region faces possible disconnection from the national grid over a GH¢1.3 million debt owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Tema Regional Public Relations Officer for the power distributor, Sakyiwaa Mensah, disclosed that the hospital has not made any financial commitment toward clearing the debt since […] The post Yilo
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has cautioned customers to refrain from making payments to specific mobile money accounts purportedly linked to ECG services. Management revealed that some individuals have been contacting customers, soliciting payments to a designated MoMo number as a prerequisite for accessing ECG services. In response, ECG released a disclaimer on Thursday, […] The post Stop
The Zambian government has imposed restrictions on maize and mealies meal (maize flour) exports in response to an extended dry spell endangering the harvest. Minister of Agriculture Reuben Phiri announced the measure on Tuesday, stating that export limitations will remain until a thorough evaluation of the upcoming harvest is conducted. “Owing to the prevailing situation, […] The post Zambia
Renowned entrepreneur and Group Chief Executive Officer of WEL Group Holdings, Mr. Eric Eduam, is pushing for increased attention to be paid to Ghana’s built environment industry to put it at par with global trends and standards. Mr. Eduam observed that Ghana’s built environment space, which touches on all aspects of human lives, needs to […] The post Expert
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