Author: Insight News

Users of electricity in Ghana are to pay bills that are 14.75 percent higher than the current rates, government has announced. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), in an official statement issued on Friday April 11, said the Commission has approved the increased tariffs of 14.75 percent for electricity and further given approval that water should also be increased by 4.0 percent. The new prices are to take effect from May 3, 2025 and are to cover all categories of consumers whether rich or poor, domestic or commercial. The PURC explained in the statement, signed by its Executive Secretary, Dr.…

A special task force created by the Eastern Regional Security Council has arrested seven people involved in illegal mining activities commonly known as galamsey. The team also seized a large number of mining machines from the Denkyembuor, Atiwa West, Fanteakwa, and Ayensuano districts. The operation took place on Friday, April 11, 2025. It was carried out by a joint team of police officers from the Eastern Regional Police Command and military personnel from the Southern Command. According to Adom Online, the task force seized 24 excavator batteries, 16 water pumping machines, one chainsaw, three monitors, five control boards, three single-barrel…

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Eric Adjei is seeking and gradually poised to significantly enhance Ghana’s entrepreneurial landscape with the broader mission to foster job creation and economic growth through entrepreneurship. This was noticed after the CEO in a Facebook indicated his readiness to partner Ghanaian individuals with the comprehensive strategy to reduce youth unemployment and stimulate economic development. The individuals made known for the start are Malfred Kwame Kudu – a Kumasi mobile phone repairer and tycoon in all kinds of repairs, and another lady by name…

Asaase News can confirm that the allegation of a $1 million IT contract that was allegedly inflated and never performed was negotiated, signed, and sealed in 2012. The newly appointed Managing Director of the Tema Development Corporation (TDC Ltd) held a staff meeting last week, during which he used the platform to portray inheriting a poorly managed state-owned company. But investigations done by Asaase News suggest otherwise. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) reported on 5 April 2025 various claims made by the new Managing Director. Claims of new MD Mr Courage Kafui Nunekpeko, who took over from his predecessor, Ms.…

In a bold step to tackle corruption head-on, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has joined forces with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to reinforce the national push for anti-corruption through public education. The strategic meeting to discuss the new relationship between the two institutions took place on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, in Accra. The Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, led the OSP delegation. He spoke about the importance of preventing corruption through civic education. Kissa Agyebeng explained that beyond investigations and prosecutions, the OSP is deeply committed to reshaping public attitudes and instilling a culture of…

Persons wishing to operate commercial motorcycles or tricycles, commonly known as ‘Okada’, must now be at least 25 years old and either employed by a licensed company or belong to a recognized transport union, according to a new draft legislative instrument (LI). The new Legislative Instrument (LI) was drafted to amend the existing one, Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (Legislative Instrument 2180). The Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, who addressed the consultationin Accra on Monday, April 7, 2025, emphasized that the primary aim of the new regulations is to enhance safety and ensure that all operators meet the necessary competency standards.…

Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament (MP) who says he has hard core evidence good enough to prove beyond doubt that government officials are shielding a cocaine trafficking scheme  is still keeping that incriminating evidence to his chest despite mounting pressure on him to make it available to both the public and investigative bodies. Rev. Fordjour has been on a marathon of media interviews with the allegation for well over a week despite  denials from government spokespersons. In a response to the development, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has asked Rev. Fordjour to either cooperate with the Commission…

Customers and lovers of shito all over the country have expressed excitement and joy over a newly product named LYZY Shito Hot Pepper Sauce produced by Unifa Brothers Ghana Limited, distributors of Leap and Lyzy tomato pastes. The launch of the newly addition, which took place on Monday, April 7th, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Tema, brought together industry leaders, customers, celebrities, bloggers, influencers and partners to celebrate the company’s latest innovation. Marketing Director, Kingsley Kudoto in his speech noted that, all ingredients used in the production of the Shito Hot Pepper Sauce were sourced locally, adding that, Unifa…

The much anticipated meeting between former Member of parliament for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo and the Disciplinary Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) originally scheduled for today, Monday April 7, 2025 has been postponed indefinitely. The postponement was announced in a press statement issued Sunday evening and signed by the Party’s Director of Finance and Administration William Yamoah, for the Secretary, Disciplinary Committee. “Further to our earlier correspondence dated March 24, 2025, with reference number NPP/HQ/GS/2025/24/03/DC, inviting you to appear before the Disciplinary Committee on Monday, April 7, 2025, we wish to notify you that the said…

The activities of a road-side bar situated illegally without permit in the Regimanuel and Manet residential estates in Accra has become a source of continuous danger to residents who have become victims of robbery attacks, loud noise from every evening to late morning and a danger to motorists as the location of the bar, situated on the reservation of the road has caused multiple road accidents within a short time. The establishment of Beirut Café, a coffee shop near Flowerpot Road, has triggered safety concerns, social disturbances, and increased traffic risks in the locality which is known to be a…