Author: Constance Awunor

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has dismissed calls for a formal load-shedding timetable, despite recent intermittent power outages that have sparked public concern across Ghana. Acting Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Shafic Suleman, said the current electricity disruptions do not amount to a nationwide crisis commonly referred to as “dumsor,” insisting that supply will soon stabilise. Speaking on JoyNews on Monday, April 27, he maintained that the situation does not require load-shedding arrangements. “It doesn’t require us to do any load shedding… we are resolving most of the problems, and I’m sure power will be…

US President Donald Trump has assured that King Charles III will be “very safe” during his upcoming state visit to the United States, which begins on Monday, as security discussions continue between British and American officials. The comments follow renewed security consultations between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a gunman reportedly gained access to an event attended by Trump in Washington DC on Saturday. Speaking in an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, Trump said the grounds of the White House were highly secure and dismissed concerns over the royal visit. “The White House grounds are really safe,” he…

The former agent of Mohammed Kudus, Jennifer Mendelewitsch, has claimed that family influence played a key role in the player’s decision to end their professional relationship. Kudus parted ways with Mendelewitsch ahead of his move from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur last summer. Speaking in an interview with Sacha Tavolieri, Mendelewitsch said discussions had taken place as their contract neared its end, with both sides weighing whether to continue working together. “We were coming to the end of our term… we asked ourselves what we should do next,” she explained. However, she alleged that Kudus ultimately followed the wishes…

The new musical biopic Michael has taken the global box office by storm, setting a new record for the biggest opening weekend ever for a biographical film. The film, which stars Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, has grossed an impressive $217 million worldwide since its release on Wednesday, surpassing previous records held by Bohemian Rhapsody, which opened with $124 million in 2018. Michael also outperformed the $180 million opening weekend of Oppenheimer, making it the highest-grossing debut for any biopic to date. Adam Fogelson, chairman of Lionsgate, said the film’s success reflects its broad audience appeal. “You don’t…

Supreme Court of Ghana has awarded GH¢800,000 in compensation to Yaw Appiah, a bar owner who spent nearly 19 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of robbery. The landmark ruling, delivered on February 10, 2026, was presided over by Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson, who led a five-member panel that found Appiah had suffered a miscarriage of justice. The panel also included Justices Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Samuel Asiedu, Yaw Darko Asare, and Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo. Appiah was arrested in 2006 and spent five years on remand before being convicted in 2011 at the age of 29. He was sentenced to 45 years…

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…