Also known as: Dr. Suleman · Dr. Shafic Suleman
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… Why is unannounced dumsor a finable statutory offence under L.I. 2413, while months of unannounced “dum-nsuo” across Tema, Gbetsile, Ashaiman, and Dawhenya elicit not a single compliance order or penalty from Dr Shafic Suleman’s Commission? …
Inside The Manufactured Water Crisis In Tema, Gbetsile, Dawhenya And Comm. 25Joy Online
… Why is unannounced dumsor a finable statutory offence under L.I. 2413, while months of unannounced “dum-nsuo” across Tema, Gbetsile, Ashaiman, and Dawhenya elicit not a single compliance order or penalty from Dr Shafic Suleman’s Commission? …
Inside the manufactured water crisis in Tema, Gbetsile, Dawhenya and Community 25Joy Online
… Dr Shafic Suleman, the Executive Secretary, PURC, who gave the assurance, said: “Our core mandate is to protect the interests of the Ghanaian consumer, and we are doing just that.” Dr Suleman gave the assurance in an interview with journalists in Tamale after leading a delegation …
PURC assures consumers of working to ensure quality services in Northern RegionJoy Online
… The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr Shafic Suleman, attributed the reduced output partly to the operation of only one of the plant’s three pumps. …
PURC warns of water supply challenges as Sekyere Hemang plant operates below capacityJoy Online
Ghana Water Limited could receive additional revenue if it reduces its non-revenue water rate below 40 per cent, the Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shafic Suleman, has disclosed. …
Ghana Water to receive extra revenue if non-revenue water falls below 40% – PURCJoy Online
Consumers partly bear the cost of water lost by Ghana Water Limited through the tariffs they pay, the Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shafic Suleman, has disclosed. …
Consumers partly bear cost of Ghana Water’s water losses through tariffs – PURCJoy Online
Ghana Water Limited continues to struggle to bring down its high level of non-revenue water, despite recent improvements, the Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shafic Suleman, has said. …
Ghana Water’s non-revenue water remains above PURC target despite improvementJoy Online
… The PURC’s Executive Secretary, Dr Shafic Suleman, said modernising the company’s metering system would help it account for water supplied to consumers and improve revenue collection. …
Ghana Water must adopt advanced metering technology to track consumption – PURCJoy Online
… Speaking during a media engagement in the Western Region, PURC Executive Secretary, Dr Shafic Suleman, said the Commission will engage the Ministry of Roads and Highways, contractors and utility providers to find a more proactive approach to protecting critical infrastructure. …
PURC seeks safeguards for utility lines amid constructionJoy Online
… The Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr Shafic Suleman, described Ghana Gas as a strategic asset for the country’s power sector and said the regulator’s visit was intended to better understand the investment needed to sustain the company’s operations. …
Ghana Gas looks beyond profits as PURC backs fresh investment in infrastructureResidents of Community 25 and neighbouring areas in Tema marched on Ghana Water Limited's Gbetsile office after their taps ran dry for more than sixty days despite formal complaints. The utility only responded with a "field visit" and announced measures two weeks after the October 6 protest, prompting criticism of institutional failure in infrastructure governance.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Residents of Community 25 and neighbouring areas in Tema marched on Ghana Water Limited's Gbetsile office after their taps ran dry for more than sixty days despite formal complaints. The utility only responded with a "field visit" and announced measures two weeks after the October 6 protest, prompting criticism of institutional failure in infrastructure governance.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Residents of Community 25 and neighbouring areas in Tema marched on the Ghana Water Limited office after more than sixty days without running water, despite prior formal complaints. The utility's response came two weeks after the protest, when management announced a "field visit" and proposed a "planned zoning system."
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has assured consumers in the Northern Region that it is working to ensure appropriate quality of service and tariffs to sustain the utility system. The PURC Executive Secretary said the commission's core mandate is to protect consumer interests while also protecting investor interests in the utility sector.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission warns that the Sekyere Hemang Water Treatment Plant is producing below 18,000 cubic metres against its estimated capacity of 30,000 cubic metres, partly due to only one of three pumps operating. PURC is concerned about potential water supply challenges as the country approaches the dry season and plans to engage Ghana Water Company Limited to intensify dredging at the intake point.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says Ghana Water Limited will receive extra revenue if it reduces its non-revenue water rate below 40 per cent, with the funds intended for further infrastructure investment. The regulator currently permits Ghana Water a 45 per cent non-revenue water benchmark, expects it to decline to 43 per cent over three years, but Ghana Water's rate stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the target and triggering financial penalties.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Consumers partly bear the cost of water lost by Ghana Water Limited through tariffs they pay, according to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission's Executive Secretary. Ghana Water's non-revenue water rate stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the regulatory benchmark of 45 per cent.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited has reduced its non-revenue water rate from 52.2 per cent in December 2024 to 47.6 per cent by June 2026, but remains above the 45 per cent benchmark set by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, which expects further reductions to about 43 per cent and eventually below 40 per cent.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has urged Ghana Water Limited to adopt advanced metering technology to track water consumption and reduce non-revenue water, which stood at 47.6 per cent as of June 2026, exceeding the 45 per cent benchmark. The PURC's Executive Secretary said the improvements would help account for water supplied and improve revenue collection by tackling theft, replacing defective meters, and extending metering to unmeasured areas.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission is bringing together road contractors and utility service providers to address damage to water and other utility infrastructure during road construction under the Big Push programme. Utility providers will be required to share maps of major pipelines and transmission lines with contractors, and those who damage critical infrastructure will bear restoration costs.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gas Company is shifting focus from profitability to reinvestment, with plans to upgrade facilities and increase gas availability for power generation and industrial use. The company plans to construct a third compressor to provide redundancy in gas processing operations, with construction expected to begin by end of September.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition commissioned the new head office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission in Accra, saying the facility symbolises stronger utility regulation and consumer protection and should enable the PURC to deepen oversight of electricity, water and natural gas sectors.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in the Ashanti Region has advised electricity and water consumers that they may settle accumulated utility bills through agreed instalment payment plans under Regulation 31 of the PURC (Consumer Service) Regulations, 2020. The provision applies when utilities fail to issue bills for more than three months before demanding payment, or when they discover undercharging and seek recovery; if consumers and providers cannot agree on a plan, either party may refer the matter to PURC for resolution.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has donated 10 desktop computers and 2 laptops to the University of Cape Coast's Institute for Oil and Gas Studies to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia in Ghana's energy sector.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission says reversing the proposed third-quarter utility tariff hike may be extremely difficult, citing the need to ensure stable power supply, address rising fuel financing costs, and maintain financial viability of power producers and distributors. The regulator says the tariff adjustments are necessary given significant power sector debt.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources are working to develop a regulatory and licensing framework for water service providers, including a Clean Drinking Water Services Act, to address long-standing challenges in service delivery and tariff management.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission convened a strategic meeting with the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Grid Company to review preparedness measures and align operational plans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, establishing a monitoring framework to ensure reliable electricity supply during the tournament.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has stated there is no need for a formal load-shedding timetable despite recent power outages, with the acting executive secretary attributing interruptions to technical challenges and system upgrades rather than generation shortages. He maintains electricity supply will stabilise soon and that the situation does not amount to "dumsor" or warrant rationing measures.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →