January 2025 – Page 4

Month: January 2025

Year : 2026

PURC seeks a timeline from GWL concerning the water crisis in Krobo.

January 26, 2025

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has instructed Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to provide a timeline within five days to resolve ongoing water shortages in the Krobo area, which have incited local unrest. This directive follows a petition from youth groups seeking action after communities experienced over six months without treated water due to infrastructural...

Ketu South: Salakope Residents Forced to Evacuate Due to Tidal Waves

January 26, 2025

Ketu South: Tidal Waves Displace Residents of Salakope In a distressing incident in Ketu South, tidal waves have wreaked havoc in the coastal community of Salakope, leading to the displacement of numerous residents. The powerful waves, attributed to rising sea levels and adverse weather conditions, have caused significant damage to properties and disrupted the lives...

Family Resorts to Nogokpo Temple in Pursuit of Justice for Anloga Chopbar Operator

January 26, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, the family of the late Anloga chopbar operator has taken matters into their own hands by journeying to the Nogokpo Temple. This decision comes after what they perceive as a lack of progress from the police in uncovering the circumstances surrounding the death of their loved one. The operator,...

Visa Puts Stake in Moniepoint to Drive Financial Access Across Africa.

January 26, 2025

Visa Invests in Moniepoint to Propel Financial Inclusion Across Africa Moniepoint Inc., a prominent business payments and banking services platform in Nigeria, has secured a significant investment from Visa, the global leader in digital payments. This partnership underscores Visa’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and enhancing the digital payment ecosystem, particularly for small and medium-sized...

A critical Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting takes off today, with policy rate as focus.

January 25, 2025

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana is meeting today to discuss the country’s economic conditions and determine the best monetary policy stance. With inflation at 23.8% and the policy rate at 27%, the committee has a tough decision to make.The current economic conditions are not favorable, with rising food prices, increasing...

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan affirms disease outbreak in her country

January 25, 2025

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region, despite the health minister’s denial of any cases just a week prior. The confirmation comes after laboratory tests identified one patient as being infected with the Marburg virus, with 24 other suspected cases testing negative. This outbreak is particularly...

Electoral Commission announces 11th February, 2025 as date of election for members of Council of State

January 24, 2025

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has initiated the nomination process for the Council of State elections, set for February 11, 2025. Announced in a press release on January 22, 2025, by EC Chairperson Mrs. Jean Mensa, the nomination period will run from January 28 to 31, 2025, at regional EC offices. Candidates must submit nomination...