Tag: energy crisis

Ghana’s Energy Sector Faces $1.5 Billion Annual Deficit, Says Finance Minister

Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has lambasted both the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he calls a pointless and insensitive politicisation of Ghana’s ...

The crisis in Ghana’s power sector has been laid bare once again, with energy expert Nii Darko Asante warning that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) remains the single most ...

Ghana’s energy sector is facing a dire financial crisis, with the government set to pay a staggering $1.1 billion to ENI in 2025 alone.  This payment covers monthly invoices, letter ...

The company clarified that while it is actively engaged in discussions with the government to resolve the financial issue

Imagine the challenges of life without electricity—no lights, no refrigeration, and no access to digital tools essential for work and education. For nearly 600 million people in Africa, predominantly in ...

Ghana’s energy sector stands on the brink of a major crisis as the nation faces massive looming load shedding due to critically depleted fuel stocks for power generation.   The ...

As the energy crisis looms, Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to reverse his decision to scrap winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners.  This comes after Ofgem, the UK’s ...

Nana Akomea, Chief Executive of State Transport Company, has urged the National Democratic Congress caucus in parliament to probe energy issues in parliament. He argues that the platform better serves ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national State of Disaster with immediate effect as a response to the current energy crisis plaguing the country. State electricity utility, Eskom has been ...