The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned power outages across several communities in the Ashanti Region as it undertakes scheduled maintenance works aimed at improving electricity supply and service delivery. …
Residents and businesses in Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region are expected to experience temporary and localised power interruptions from July 20, 2026, as the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) …
Residents and businesses in Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region are expected to experience temporary and localised power interruptions from July 20, 2026, as the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) …
… Dr Jinapor said the planned outages are necessary to enable the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to safely complete critical works aimed at improving electricity supply in the Ashanti Region. …
… Dr Jinapor said the planned outages are necessary to enable the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to safely complete critical works aimed at improving electricity supply in the Ashanti Region. …
Residents of Kumasi and surrounding communities are expected to experience temporary power outages from Monday, July 20, 2026, as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), in collaboration with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), begins a three-month project to upgrade the Kum …
Residents of Kumasi and surrounding communities are expected to experience temporary power outages from Monday, July 20, 2026, as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), in collaboration with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), begins a three-month project to upgrade the Kum …
… According to the Commission’s Midyear Report released by its Volta/Oti Regional Office, 1,827 out of 1,835 complaints lodged against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited (GWL) were successfully resolved, representing the second-highest complaint resoluti …
… The complaints, mostly against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited (GWL), covered issues including poor service quality, billing, metering, payment, disconnections and customer service delivery. …
… It aims to improve the financial sustainability of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) by strengthening operational efficiency, reducing revenue shortfalls and expanding access to clean cooking solutions across the country. …
Ghana has stabilized electricity supply through settling US$1.47 billion in legacy energy obligations, but long-term power security depends on integrating domestic gas, electricity infrastructure, and regional power trade—three components often managed separately. The country remains exposed to fuel disruptions, aging distribution infrastructure, and revenue collection challenges that require credible regional arrangements.
Ghana has stabilized electricity supply through settling US$1.47 billion in legacy energy obligations, but long-term power security depends on integrating domestic gas, electricity infrastructure, and regional power trade—three components often managed separately. The country remains exposed to fuel disruptions, aging distribution infrastructure, and revenue collection challenges that require credible regional arrangements.
Deloitte has identified the energy sector as one of Ghana's most significant fiscal risks, warning that without meaningful reforms, losses could migrate to the government's balance sheet and undermine debt sustainability progress. The firm urged the government to pursue energy sector reforms with urgency and consistency, and welcomed the Finance Minister's emphasis on strengthening public financial management controls.
Firefighters from Weija Fire Station extinguished an electrical fire involving an ECG pole and overhead cables at Tetegu in Greater Accra, preventing damage to a nearby transformer that could have caused widespread electricity disruption. No injuries were recorded, though the fire damaged the pole and cables; authorities are investigating the cause.
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, has expressed concern over increasing encroachment on public roads and critical infrastructure in parts of the constituency during an inspection tour, describing it as a threat to ongoing development projects. The MP stressed that public roads must be preserved for the benefit of all residents and criticised poor coordination between utility providers, citing misplaced electricity poles.
Ghana's electricity sector has stabilised following settlement of US$1.47 billion in legacy energy obligations in 2025, but long-term power security depends on integrating domestic gas supply, electricity infrastructure, and regional power trade—components historically managed separately—to address structural vulnerabilities in thermal generation, ageing distribution systems, and revenue collection.
The government is implementing power sector reforms aimed at financial sustainability and preventing debt accumulation owed to Independent Power Producers, with renegotiated IPP agreements generating more than $240 million in savings. The Deputy Energy Minister said IPPs are currently being paid 80 to 90 percent monthly, with improved revenue collections from distribution companies contributing to stronger financial discipline.
Dome Kwabenya MP Elikplim Akurugu toured ongoing road rehabilitation projects in her constituency and found some projects about 80 per cent complete, with drainage and gutter construction largely finished and asphalt surfacing remaining. The MP commended contractor progress but expressed concern over delays caused by utility service providers relocating electricity poles and water pipelines.
The Natural Resource Governance Institute has warned that Ghana's strong gold exports and improved fiscal position mask structural weaknesses in the petroleum sector and governance gaps that require urgent reform. Ghana's oil production is projected to decline to 37.95 million barrels in 2026 from 46.35 million in 2025 due to maturing fields and reserve depletion.
The IMF Executive Board is expected to approve Ghana's sixth and final Extended Credit Facility review, unlocking a final disbursement of about US$318 million, and to greenlight a 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument to guide economic reforms after the bailout programme concludes. The PCI, a non-financing arrangement, will offer closer policy engagement with the IMF and signal Ghana's commitment to reforms.
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.
Global Media Alliance and the University of Media, Arts and Communication held a World Public Relations Day Festival event in Accra bringing together industry practitioners, executives, policymakers and students to explore strategic communication skills. The Minister for Sports and Recreation and the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority highlighted the importance of listening, integrity, and trust-building in communication.
After spending approximately US$1.47 billion in 2025 to settle energy-sector debts and restore investor confidence, Ghana must now demonstrate that energy reform can attract new investment, strengthen domestic gas supply, and support industrial growth as it prepares for African Energy Week 2026.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced planned maintenance exercises across five regions on Wednesday, July 22, affecting multiple areas. The Tema Region maintenance will run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, while customers in the region also continue to experience unplanned outages due to network faults.
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in partnership with GRIDCo and ECG, has commenced the final phase of upgrading the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line, replacing a 19-kilometre single-circuit line rated at 364 megawatts with a modern double-circuit line designed to deliver nearly 1,000 megawatts, and installing a new 145 MVA transformer at the Ahodwo Substation. The upgrade will nearly triple transmission capacity and support the growing residential, commercial, and industrial demand in Kumasi and the wider Ashanti Region.
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in partnership with GRIDCo and ECG, has begun the final phase of upgrading the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line, replacing a 19-kilometre single-circuit line rated at 364 megawatts with a modern double-circuit line designed to deliver nearly 1,000 megawatts, while installing a new 145 MVA transformer at Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation. The upgrade aims to nearly triple transmission capacity, improve reliability, and support the region's growing demand.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission facilitated credit adjustments totalling GH¢105,273.50 for Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Limited customers in Greater Accra during the first and second quarters, following investigations into complaints involving disputed bills and overbilling.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission facilitated credit adjustments totalling GH¢105,273.50 for customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Limited in Greater Accra during the first and second quarters, following investigations into complaints involving disputed bills and overbilling.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly demolished over 500 wooden structures at Bayakasua slum behind the COCOBOD building, which has been described as a breeding ground for criminals and site of illegal activities including prostitution and drug trafficking. The demolition was supervised by Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi and supported by police, military, KMA Metro Guards, ECG, and Ghana Water Limited.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has scheduled planned and emergency maintenance exercises across five regions on July 20–21, affecting numerous communities in the Central, Ashanti, and other regions as part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery.
The Electricity Company of Ghana and the Power Tennis Club have inaugurated a renovated tennis court in Accra to promote sports development and community engagement. The facility, originally built in 1994, was upgraded through contributions from the club's executives, patrons, and donors.
Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition has announced that the Anwomaso–Kumasi Line Upgrade Project will increase power supply to Kumasi from 364MW to 1000MW. The project involves replacing lines over 30 years old; the Minister directed work to be compressed from six months to three months through multiple shifts and gangs.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has officially reopened the renovated Power Tennis Court in Accra, a facility originally constructed in 1994 that has served members of the Power Tennis Club for more than three decades. The reopening was made possible through collaboration between ECG management, the club's executives, donors and supporters.
The Electricity Company of Ghana announced planned power outages across several Ashanti Region communities on July 21 and 22, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., for scheduled maintenance works to improve electricity supply reliability and efficiency.
Kumasi and parts of Ashanti Region will experience temporary, localised power interruptions from July 20, 2026, during the final phase of a transmission line upgrade project that will replace a 19-kilometre single-circuit line with a modern double-circuit line, increasing capacity from 364MVA to 978MVA.
Starting July 20, 2026, residents and businesses in Kumasi and parts of Ashanti Region will face temporary, localised power interruptions as the final phase of the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project begins. The 19-kilometre transmission line will be replaced with a modern double-circuit line, increasing transmission capacity from 364MVA to 978MVA to meet growing electricity demand.
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has asked Kumasi residents and businesses to be patient as temporary power interruptions are expected during the final phase of the Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project. The project will modernise a 19-kilometre transmission line and upgrade transformers at Kumasi Ahodwo Substation to strengthen the region's power infrastructure.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition says temporary power interruptions are unavoidable during the final phase of the Kumasi-Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project, which involves modernising a 19-kilometre transmission line and upgrading the Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation transformer to enhance electricity supply in Ashanti Region.
Starting Monday, July 20, 2026, Kumasi and surrounding communities will experience temporary power outages as GRIDCo and ECG upgrade the Kumasi-Anwomaso transmission line, increasing its capacity from 364 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts to meet growing regional demand.
GRIDCo and ECG will upgrade the Kumasi-Anwomaso transmission line starting July 20, 2026, over three months, increasing capacity from 364 to 1,000 megawatts to meet growing demand in the Ashanti Region. The Minister for Energy cautioned residents that delays risk infrastructure collapse and appealed for cooperation during the project.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission resolved 1,827 of 1,835 complaints against the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Limited in the Volta and Oti regions during the first half of 2026, while commissioning 17 mechanised boreholes in underserved communities. The resolution rate represents the second-highest recorded in the region over the past five years.