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Northern Electricity Distribution Company

Also known as: NEDCo

2026-04-272026-06-28
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … On distribution, he said the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) have improved revenue collection, strengthening their operational capacity and enabling investments in network maintenance and expansion. …

    Energy Minister details power sector reforms, explains Akosombo substation fire and assures restoration
Politics

Ghanaian young women urged to embrace leadership, governance roles

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Young Ghanaian women have been called to build confidence and participate in governance processes to contribute to inclusive governance and sustainable development. The appeal was made at a Mentor Connect Programme organised by RISE-Ghana in collaboration with Bolgatanga Technical University Women Commission, which brought together female students and women leaders to discuss political leadership, digital inclusion, mental health, and career advancement.

18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghanaian young women urged to embrace leadership, governance roles

    Young Ghanaian women have been called to build confidence and participate in governance processes to contribute to inclusive governance and sustainable development. The appeal was made at a Mentor Connect Programme organised by RISE-Ghana in collaboration with Bolgatanga Technical University Women Commission, which brought together female students and women leaders to discuss political leadership, digital inclusion, mental health, and career advancement.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. State enterprises turned profit in 2024, lost GH¢9.7bn overall

    The 2024 State Ownership Report shows 35 of 54 state-owned enterprises turned a profit, but the sector posted a net loss of GH¢9.68 billion after tax, worse than the GH¢7.14 billion loss in 2023, driven by losses at a handful of giant utilities and currency revaluation effects from the weakening cedi.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana's power system should handle predictable seasonal disruptions

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's recurring electricity outages blamed on rainfall, storms, and bushfires reflect a systemic vulnerability to known, manageable risks rather than unavoidable events. The article contends that a resilient power system should anticipate and quickly recover from such predictable seasonal disruptions.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana launches $182m energy efficiency plan for public institutions

    Ghana launched a $182 million Public Facilities Energy Sustainability Action Plan to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in Ministries, Departments and Agencies through renewable energy adoption and efficient energy management. Implemented by the Energy Commission with German support, the plan aims to enhance financial sustainability in the energy sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Tendomah and Welteng communities connected to national grid

    Tendomah and Welteng in Wa West District have been connected to the national grid following the commissioning of an electricity project on May 31, 2026. The project, initiated in 2020 but stalled before being revived, is expected to improve living conditions, enhance economic activities, and support delivery of essential services in the communities.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. VRA staff association opposes government privatisation plan for NEDCo

    The Volta River Authority's Senior Staff Association has petitioned the Minister of Energy against the government's proposed Private Sector Participation arrangement for the Northern Electricity Distribution Company, calling it a "disguised privatisation" that would transfer core utility functions to private operators and contradict the President's assurances on state ownership.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Mahama commissions Yamoransa Model Lab 13 for STEM education

    President John Mahama has commissioned the Yamoransa Model Lab 13 in Damongo, Savannah Region, which he said aligns with the government's B-STEM agenda and is powered by solar energy. He called for stronger collaboration between government, district assemblies and development partners to replicate similar ICT centres across the country.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. VRA and NEDCo staff reject government privatisation plan

    Staff groups at the Volta River Authority and Northern Electricity Distribution Company have rejected a government proposal for Private-Sector Participation in northern power distribution, saying it would transfer operational control to private entities while leaving structural challenges unaddressed and leaving NEDCo workers idle. They argue the arrangement, which would split asset management between NEDCo and a private participant, would compromise supply reliability and service quality, and amounts to "full privatisation disguised as participation."

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. PURC Northern office resolves 92.66% of Q1 consumer complaints

    Ghana's Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) Northern Regional Office resolved 202 of 218 complaints in the first quarter of 2026, primarily against Northern Electricity Distribution Company and Ghana Water Limited. Service quality was the dominant complaint category, with electronic submissions accounting for 74% of reported cases.

    18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Annoh-Dompreh urges Mahama to address worsening power outages

    The Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has written to President Mahama warning that recurring power outages, known as "dumsor," are destroying businesses and livelihoods, with cold store operators, restaurants, salons and small-scale manufacturers particularly affected. He also criticised the GHS1 fuel levy, which was justified as a measure to stabilise electricity supply and reduce fuel prices, yet outages have worsened and fuel costs have risen.

    14 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Annoh-Dompreh urges Mahama to act on energy, cocoa, food crises

    Annoh-Dompreh has written an open letter to President Mahama calling for executive intervention on energy sector challenges including a resurgence of power cuts, the plight of cocoa farmers facing price cuts and lost investments, food security concerns, and an institutional crisis at the Environmental Protection Authority.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minority Chief Whip warns Ghana at crisis point, urges Mahama action

    Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called for urgent presidential intervention to address governance failures in the energy sector, cocoa industry, food distribution, and the Environmental Protection Agency, describing persistent power outages as crippling businesses and a policy failure rather than a technical one.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. GRIDCo board holds first-ever staff durbar at Tema head office

    Ghana Grid Company Limited's board of directors convened its inaugural direct engagement with staff in a durbar at the company's Tema head office, providing a platform for open dialogue and formally recognising engineers and technicians who restored operations at Akosombo Generating Station following an April 2026 fire incident.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. PURC advises consumers to use standard materials for utilities

    The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has urged utility consumers to use standard materials for electricity and related installations, warning that substandard materials pose risks to lives and property and can be costly in the long run. The Regional Manager noted that unscrupulous sellers have been distributing unapproved materials to unsuspecting consumers, and the Commission facilitated GHC115,153.97 in credit adjustments for customers who reported billing anomalies.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Energy expert urges investment in power systems security infrastructure

    Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor has called on government to prioritize investment in resilient power systems security architecture, arguing that reliable electricity supply depends on more than generation capacity alone. He warned that Ghana's persistent outages reflect weaknesses in grid resilience, cybersecurity, fuel supply systems, transmission infrastructure, and emergency response mechanisms, despite having installed capacity exceeding 5,000 megawatts.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Jirapa paramount chief seeks new regional hospital

    The Paramount Chief of the Jirapa Traditional Area has appealed to the government to locate the new Upper West Regional Hospital in Jirapa, noting that the current facility in Wa is being upgraded into a teaching hospital for the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies' medical school. He also highlighted neglected infrastructure in the municipality, including abandoned projects and unmet logistical needs at local schools.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 1 May

  1. Power system security crucial for Ghana's reliable electricity

    Reliable electricity supply depends not only on generation capacity but on the security and resilience of the entire system, including cybersecurity, physical security, grid automation, and fuel supply. Ghana's Energy Commission projected 2024 system peak demand at about 3,788 MW with installed grid capacity of about 5,194 MW, but available capacity could fall when maintenance and fuel constraints are considered.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghana's power system requires coordinated stewardship across generation, transmission, distribution

    Ing. Prof. Douglas Boateng argues that Ghana's electricity challenge is fundamentally one of coordination across the entire supply chain—generation, transmission, and distribution—rather than production capacity alone, and that systems fail from lack of coordinated attention rather than lack of strength.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Akosombo substation fire knocks out over 1,000 megawatts

    A fire at the Akosombo substation cut more than 1,000 megawatts of power and disrupted the national grid in one of the most serious disruptions in recent years. The Minister of Energy and Green Transition said two generating units have been restored through emergency interventions, with efforts to bring remaining capacity back online within a week.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 27 April

  1. Energy Minister details power sector reforms and Akosombo fire impact

    Ghana's energy minister presented government efforts to stabilise the power sector over fifteen months, citing a generation deficit of over 700 megawatts inherited in December 2024, alongside reforms in generation, transmission, and distribution. The statement addressed power challenges following an Akosombo substation fire, highlighting improved fuel supply, gas payments, and revenue collection improvements.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Energy Minister outlines power sector reforms and substation fire response

    The Minister for Energy and Green Transition outlined government interventions in the power sector over the past 15 months, attributing recent electricity disruptions to technical challenges at Akosombo Substation while assuring restoration efforts. He noted that when the current administration took office in December 2024, the sector faced a generation deficit of over 700 megawatts, which coordinated reforms across generation, transmission, and distribution—including improved payments to Independent Power Producers and stabilised fuel supply—have since helped address.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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