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An analyst at the Institute of Energy Security says the Akosombo substation fire exposed gaps in the country's electricity system, particularly the absence of adequate backup systems around critical transmission infrastructure; he called for deliberate investment in system resilience, including maintenance and contingency planning.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
An analyst at the Institute of Energy Security says the Akosombo substation fire exposed gaps in the country's electricity system, particularly the absence of adequate backup systems around critical transmission infrastructure; he called for deliberate investment in system resilience, including maintenance and contingency planning.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The JoyBusiness Round Table discussion, scheduled for April 30, 2026 at Joy News Studio, will examine whether Ghana's macroeconomic gains over the past 16 months have translated into real-sector improvements, with a panel including the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other economic experts.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa Benjamin Anani Quarshie has assured that no Ghanaian has been harmed amid ongoing protests in Pretoria and surrounding communities, where a group called the "March Organisation" is calling for removal of undocumented foreign nationals. The Ghanaian Mission issued an advisory to nationals in affected areas to remain indoors and temporarily close shops as a precautionary measure.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Following a fire outbreak at Akosombo generating station, only two units remain operational, according to the Energy Ministry. Engineering teams are working around the clock with expectations that full stabilisation efforts will be concluded by the end of the week.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Tema Chapter of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industries held its bi-monthly meeting on April 23, marking the last under the outgoing executive led by Regional Chairman Dr Gideon Amenyedor, whose two-year tenure expires. The gathering was attended by chapter members and the incumbent National President, and featured a presentation by the Egyptian Embassy's Commercial Attaché.
22 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Benjamin Boakye, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, has attributed recent power infrastructure failures to deep-seated institutional negligence rather than isolated mistakes. He cited a major fire at a critical power substation as evidence of systemic weaknesses in institutional culture, planning and accountability, and called for a thorough investigation.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Following a fire at the Akosombo substation switchyard on April 23 that disrupted transmission and affected key power infrastructure, the Energy Ministry's spokesman assured Ghanaians that government is working to stabilise power supply and restore electricity in affected areas while addressing long-term structural challenges in power generation and distribution.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy says the recent fire at Akosombo-linked infrastructure reflects deep-seated institutional weaknesses and negligence in Ghana's power sector, extending beyond individual responsibility to broader systemic failures requiring institutional reform rather than ad-hoc responses.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy's executive director says Ghana's power sector needs deep structural and behavioural reforms to address persistent challenges like intermittent outages, not simply leadership reshuffles. He argues the sector's inefficiencies stem from long-standing institutional weaknesses and require strengthened accountability and professionalism across energy agencies.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian comedian Klint Da Drunk has expressed gratitude to Ghana, saying his comedy career took off significantly after he performed at the TV3 Mentor show. He credits that performance with bringing him widespread recognition and continued support from Ghana.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →