Also known as: Akosombo generating station
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The Ghanaian Times
… Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held at the Presidency in Accra yesterday, he indicated that two out of the six units at the control room of Ghana Grid Company, which were affected by a fire outbreak at Akosombo over the weekend, had been restored. …
‘Dumsor’s care: Akosombo back on stream, power supply to improve – Energy MinisterJoy Online
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary power curtailment in parts of the Volta and Oti Regions following a fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation at Akosombo. …
ECG announces temporary power curtailment in Volta, OtiJoy Online
… Recounting a recent experience, he said, “Last Saturday, for instance, I was home… between 6 am and about 12 pm and the light was off… even though I was calling Akosombo every now and then to check up on what’s happening.”
Demand shot up, transformers overloaded – Deputy Energy MinisterJoy Online
A fire outbreak at a key power installation in Akosombo is set to plunge large parts of Accra into hours of darkness, with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announcing a scheduled overnight power curtailment affecting dozens of communities. …
Akosombo fire outbreak sparks power cuts across Accra as ECG announces widespread outagesJoy Online
… The company disclosed that “the occasional influx of aquatic weeds at the Kpong intake point has further compounded the situation,” adding that recent weather conditions have worsened the problem. “While this remains a usual occurrence, the recent heavy rains in the Akosombo area …
Power instability and weeds choke water supply in Eastern AccraJoy Online
… Compounding the power challenges, recent heavy rains in the Akosombo area have caused an “unusually large volume” of aquatic weeds to surge toward the Kpong intake point. …
Power instability has triggered water crisis across Accra and Tema – GWLJoy Online
The Minority in Parliament has challenged the government’s explanation of the ongoing power outages, insisting the crisis goes beyond the recent fire at an Akosombo substation. …
Minority demands ‘dumsor timetable’, insists crisis goes beyond Akosombo fire incidentJoy Online
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a significant milestone in the recovery of the national power grid, confirming that two major generating units at Akosombo are now back in operation following a devastating substation fire. …
Two Akosombo units back online – Jinapor announces breakthrough in power restorationJoy Online
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has assured Ghanaians that the recent wave of electricity disruptions will be brought under control by the end of the week, following emergency response measures after a fire incident at a key power installation in Akosombo. …
Power supply to stabilise by week’s end after Akosombo substation fire – Energy MinistryJoy Online
… He cited a recent incident involving the transmission network. “On Thursday we had an unfortunate accident… and that’s a huge problem because about 1,000MW has been curtailed,” he disclosed, referring to an incident at a GRIDCo substation at Akosombo.According to him, engineers a …
PURC rules out load-shedding timetable amid power outages, assures restoration of stabilityUniMAC-IFT will screen historic films documenting Ghana's independence and early nationhood on 30 October, marking World Day for Audiovisual Heritage and honouring veteran cinematographer Rev. Dr Chris Hesse's work preserving the country's audiovisual heritage, including footage of Kwame Nkrumah's era.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
UniMAC-IFT will screen historic films documenting Ghana's independence and early nationhood on 30 October, marking World Day for Audiovisual Heritage and honouring veteran cinematographer Rev. Dr Chris Hesse's work preserving the country's audiovisual heritage, including footage of Kwame Nkrumah's era.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court admitted two men to bail on charges of making conflicting grants of the same parcel of land; the accused allegedly sold 1,009 acres to one buyer while another man, who had acquired 628.12 acres in 2010, also claimed ownership.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former GIMPA Rector Professor Stephen Adei has warned that persistent power deficits, water pollution, and unreliable internet connectivity could undermine the government's 24-hour economy initiative, which was passed into law and is built around eight pillars aimed at creating jobs and increasing capacity utilisation.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama visited factories in the Bright International Industrial Zone and Tema Free Zones Enclave on Thursday, including garment manufacturers, battery and solar panel producers, and heavy equipment assembly plants. He cut the sod for the Afienya Industrial Park development and noted job creation through the 24-hour economy initiative.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Blackstar Experience will hold a two-day fashion week in November 2026, with a summit scheduled for 4 November in Accra and a Presidential Runway event on 7 November in Akosombo. The organisers are partnering with the Ghana Tourism Authority to arrange additional activities including hiking and quad biking.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A campaign by Joy FM and BENTSIFI invites Ghanaians to explore outdoor experiences within Ghana, suggesting that the country's largest tourism market may be Ghanaians themselves, as domestic leisure patterns have shifted toward indoor and commercial activities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, speaking at NkrumahFest 2026 in Nkroful, warned that Africa's continued reliance on foreign powers for medicines, food, technology and narrative represents an unfinished chapter of Dr Kwame Nkrumah's Pan-African vision. Lumumba said the most meaningful way to honour Nkrumah was to confront the challenges preventing African countries from becoming genuinely self-reliant.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
aQuaaba by Quao Realty allows investors to own fully managed resort units at Akosombo starting from $100,500, with the resort handling all operations and guest services while owners receive returns.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's total electricity generation fell 3.99% in July 2026 compared to June, declining from 2,413.30 GWh to 2,317.13 GWh, though it was 6.20% higher than July 2025. Thermal power dominated generation at 74.33% of the mix, while the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission highlighted the need to monitor generation availability and fuel supply for reliable electricity provision.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources has warned that contractors who abandon government projects or leave construction sites idle without credible justification will be blacklisted and barred from bidding for future contracts. The ministry will inspect major projects nationwide and terminate, repackage, and re-award contracts where contractors cannot provide satisfactory explanations for delays or have abandoned sites.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Maritime Authority has partnered with Upper West assemblies and traditional leaders to enforce a "No Life Jacket, No Boarding" policy and reduce river disasters on the Black Volta and other inland waterways. The initiative follows recurring capsize incidents, including a 2023 disaster in Lawra Municipality where seven students died.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has demanded full explanations for nationwide power outages on July 29 and August 20, arguing that brief restoration announcements are insufficient and that the disruptions raise serious questions about the country's power system reliability.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama will be Special Guest of Honour at the 7th Africa Sustainability Report Summit, Exhibition and Awards (AASuP), scheduled for September 24–26, 2026 at the La Palm Royale Beach Hotel in Accra. The three-day event, organised by Think Energy Media and the Association of African Sustainability Practitioners, will bring together policymakers, businesses, and sustainability professionals to explore Africa's transition to a green economy and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Nsiah, Director for the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy, says Ghana lacks the financial resources to immediately fix infrastructure causing recent nationwide power outages. He notes that demand in the Volta Enclave has outgrown infrastructure about 40 years old, and sustainably resolving the issue may take about a year.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has acknowledged that Ghana's transmission network requires urgent investment to address critical infrastructure gaps, noting particularly vulnerabilities in transmission lines between Kumasi and Accra. He attributed some financing difficulties to IMF programme restrictions on state-owned energy enterprises.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy warns that the increasing frequency of nationwide power outages in Ghana is becoming alarming and requires urgent measures. He attributes the disruptions partly to vulnerabilities in the country's transmission network, particularly around Akosombo transmission infrastructure.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister says restoration works at the Akosombo power station's control centre, damaged in a fire incident, are expected to be completed next month. The temporary transmission arrangement put in place following the fire has been linked to two major system disturbances recorded in August.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy warned that increasing frequency of nationwide power system trips in Ghana indicates deeper weaknesses in the country's electricity transmission infrastructure, noting both immediate protection challenges and longer-term infrastructure limitations around the Akosombo area need addressing.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy's Executive Director calls for a comprehensive investigation into recurring trips on Ghana's 330kV transmission lines to prevent future blackouts. He argues that while fixing the switchyard at Akosombo may prevent total system collapse, it will not address the underlying causes of the repeated line trips that can trigger cascade failures across the power system.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute for Energy Security is calling for stronger safeguards around a temporary power arrangement at the Akosombo Generating Station to prevent technical faults from causing widespread outages. The demand follows Thursday's power outage, which GRIDCo attributed to a fault on the Akosombo–Volta transmission line; the government chose the temporary arrangement to avoid a six-month shutdown for permanent repairs to the control centre.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute for Energy Security says ECG's GH¢200 million investment in system upgrades must translate into improved power supply reliability, and calls for investigation into recent nationwide outages to identify underlying problems and prevent recurrence.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Jinapor attributed Thursday's nationwide power outage to a fault on the Akosombo-Volta transmission line and appealed for calm, explaining that the government chose a temporary arrangement to keep the Akosombo plant operating while permanent infrastructure works are completed next month.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB PLC) held its inaugural Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Chapter retreat on 7th and 8th August 2026 at Akosombo, bringing together members, executives, and industry experts under the theme "Recharge, Reconnect and Reinvent" to strengthen professionalism and prepare bankers for the evolving financial services landscape.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority has emphasised that Ghana's 24-Hour Economy policy and industrial transformation agenda require reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity, warning that factories, hospitals, transport systems and businesses cannot operate continuously without dependable power supply.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court sentenced a 32-year-old teacher to 12 years' imprisonment after he was found guilty of defiling a 12-year-old pupil during private French lessons at the child's home. The teacher threatened the victim and warned her not to report the incident.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court has sentenced 32-year-old Hondana Mensah to 12 years' imprisonment for defiling a 12-year-old pupil during private French lessons at the child's residence. The teacher, who had been providing lessons for about four years, allegedly assaulted the student on July 8, 2026, and threatened her with shame and academic failure if she reported the incident.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court sentenced a 32-year-old teacher, Hondana Mensah, to 12 years' imprisonment after he was convicted of defiling a 12-year-old pupil he had been tutoring in French lessons. The offence occurred on July 8, 2026, at the victim's family residence, and the teacher allegedly threatened the child with academic failure if she disclosed the incident.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service extinguished a diesel tanker fire at Asutuare Junction in the Eastern Region on June 28, 2026, after deploying four fire pumps. One person believed to be the driver was found burnt to death, while the driver's mate was rescued and hospitalised.
1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Maritime Authority has expanded its operational presence by nearly 70 percent over the past year to strengthen regulation and safety standards across inland waterways and coastal communities. The authority is establishing new offices in Akosombo, Kete Krachi, Bamboi, Saboba, Wa, Agona, Ngalichie, Shama, and along the eastern border corridor from Ada to Togo, and has inaugurated 200 Inland Water Safety Guards.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Police in Ho and Tema intercepted 5,039 wrapped parcels of suspected narcotic drugs stuffed in 63 maxi sacks from a Howo tipper truck on the Tema-Akosombo road in early June. Two persons—the driver and driver's mate—were apprehended to assist with investigation.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →