Author: Constance Awunor

The Member of Parliament for Sammi Awuku has urged President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Energy and Green Transition to urgently address recurring power supply challenges, warning that the situation is disrupting academic preparation for national examinations. In a Facebook post on Monday, April 27, Mr. Awuku expressed concern over intermittent electricity supply affecting parts of the country, describing the situation as particularly troubling for students preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). “We’re all experiencing it again, this on-and-off power situation and honestly, it’s becoming quite worrying,”…

The Digicoast has officially launched the NeuroCoders Initiative, a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme designed to bridge the gap between neurodiversity and the technology industry by equipping autistic and dyslexic youth with specialised IT training, mentorship, and job pathways in high-demand tech fields. The initiative, supported by Zeroth Business Solutions Limited, was launched at the Accra Digital Centre on Friday, April 24, 2026, under the theme “Unlocking Digital Potential Beyond the Spectrum.” Organisers say the programme reflects The Digicoast’s commitment to inclusion in the digital economy, arguing that many individuals with neurodivergent conditions possess strong cognitive and technical abilities…

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy has revealed that it will take several months to fully rebuild the damaged Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation at Akosombo following last week’s devastating fire. The substation, a critical component of Ghana’s electricity transmission network, was engulfed by flames on April 23, triggering widespread power disruptions across the country and raising concerns about the resilience of the nation’s energy infrastructure. Providing an update, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Richmond Rockson, said the scale of destruction particularly to the control systems that manage power distribution from the Akosombo Dam means reconstruction will be a lengthy process. Speaking in an…

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy has confirmed the complete shutdown of the Akosombo Dam following a devastating fire at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo). The incident has triggered widespread power outages across the country, underscoring the dam’s critical role in Ghana’s electricity supply. Ministry spokesperson Richmond Rockson said the shutdown was unavoidable after key infrastructure was destroyed in the blaze. “The switchyard at the Akosombo substation is completely burnt down and not salvageable. The primary control room is also completely destroyed,” he stated. According to Rockson, the scale of the damage has made it impossible to safely…

Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has issued a public apology to the Church of Pentecost following controversial remarks by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mary Awusi. Mr. Debrah, expressed regret over the incident during his birthday thanksgiving service held on Sunday, April 26, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) Trassaco. Delivering an emotional address, he acknowledged that comments made by Dr Awusi had been perceived as critical of the church and its leadership. “A few days ago, one of our colleagues, Dr Mary Awusi, made an unfortunate remark that came across as being…

Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, is set to hold an urgent briefing today, Monday, April 27, following major disruptions in the country’s electricity distribution system. The announcement was made by Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a post on Facebook. The briefing comes amid escalating concerns in the power sector after a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Power Control Center on April 23, 2026. The incident knocked between 720 and 1,000 megawatts off the national grid, forcing authorities to suspend electricity exports and triggering a nationwide audit of energy infrastructure. In response, the minister…

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected in Accra from April 29, 2026, to begin Ghana’s sixth and final review under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. The team is scheduled to spend about two weeks in the country, with formal engagements expected to start on April 30. This review marks a critical step as Ghana prepares to exit the IMF-supported programme in August 2026, following a three-year ECF arrangement approved in May 2023. The mission will evaluate Ghana’s performance since the previous review, focusing on whether delayed targets and key structural reforms have been completed or are close…

ZEN Petroleum Limited is set to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), according to its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, William Tewiah. Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV with Bernard Avle on Wednesday, April 22, Mr Tewiah said the decision followed extensive internal discussions on the advantages and challenges of becoming a publicly listed company. “There were a lot of internal discussions as to the pros and cons of us listing,” he said. “We have always set out to run a trans-generational business, be around for a long time, long after I have gone.…

Billionaire crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture linked to the Trump family, accusing the company of an “illegal scheme” to seize and restrict access to his digital assets. World Liberty Financial, co-founded by US President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump, has denied the allegations and described the claims as baseless. In a complaint filed in a San Francisco federal court on Tuesday, Sun alleges that the company froze his WLFI tokens, stripped him of governance voting rights, and threatened to permanently destroy his holdings through a process known as…

Two passenger trains have collided head-on at a level crossing north-west of Copenhagen, leaving five people critically injured and 13 others with minor injuries, according to medical officials and police. The accident occurred early Thursday morning on a railway line connecting Hillerød and Kagerup in the North Zealand region. Authorities confirmed that 37 passengers were on board at the time of the crash. Emergency services, including fire and rescue teams, were immediately deployed after the collision at around 06:29 local time (05:29 BST). All injured passengers were transported to hospital by ambulance or airlift. Tim Ole Simonsen of the Greater…