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Economy
No load shedding, supply meets demand – Energy Minister

No load shedding, supply meets demand – Energy Minister

Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor has rejected claims that Ghana is experiencing power outages due to financial issues, insisting that the country has sufficient fuel supply and no need for a

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No need for ‘dumsor’ timetable – Energy Ministry

No need for ‘dumsor’ timetable – Energy Ministry

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has shot down calls by the Minority in Parliament for a load-shedding timetable amid the persistent power outages, colloquially known as 'dumsor'. According to the ministry, Ghana's current

News
“Dumsor” looms as fuel reserves drop to just 2.6 days

“Dumsor” looms as fuel reserves drop to just 2.6 days

Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has raised alarm over the country’s power crisis, revealing that only 2.6 days of fuel remain for electricity generation. Appearing before Parliament’s Energy Committee on Thursday, the Minister warned that unless

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Tafo-Nkawkaw transmission line fault caused Thursday’s nationwide ‘dumsor’ – GRIDCO

Tafo-Nkawkaw transmission line fault caused Thursday’s nationwide ‘dumsor’ – GRIDCO

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCO) has revealed that a fault on the Tafo-Nkawkaw transmission line caused the nationwide blackout that occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025. GRIDCO explained in a statement that the incident occurred

Politics
Publish ‘dumsor’ timetable now – Minority to Mahama

Publish ‘dumsor’ timetable now – Minority to Mahama

The Minority in Parliament has slammed the government over its handling of the energy sector crisis, citing a return to the debilitating "dumsor" era that plagued the country between 2011 and 2016. According to the

Politics
‘We have averted the looming threat of power outages’ – Mahama

‘We have averted the looming threat of power outages’ – Mahama

Just days after being sworn into office, President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the immediate actions taken by his administration to address Ghana’s ongoing energy challenges. During the swearing-in of the first batch of ministers

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There won’t be dumsor, we’ll ensure the lights stay on – Mahama

There won’t be dumsor, we’ll ensure the lights stay on – Mahama

Ghana is facing a potential power crisis following delays in the maintenance of the West African Gas Pipeline, which supplies gas to several of the country’s thermal power plants. Speaking at the 92nd Annual Jalsa

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Ghana’s Energy Sector: Mahama meets World Bank on plan for reform efficiency

Ghana’s Energy Sector: Mahama meets World Bank on plan for reform efficiency

Energy was a key focus of President John Mahama’s discussions with the World Bank delegation on his first day back in office. Mahama outlined a comprehensive strategy to overhaul Ghana’s energy sector, emphasizing the need

Opinion
What the Return of President John Mahama and the NDC Means for the Energy Sector in Ghana: What to Expect Now That He Is President

What the Return of President John Mahama and the NDC Means for the Energy Sector in Ghana: What to Expect Now That He Is President

The election of John Dramani Mahama as president and the return of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to power has ushered in a new chapter for Ghana’s energy sector. With his previous experience in managing

Election Central
Stop the lies, dumsor ended in 2016 – Mahama slams Akufo-Addo

Stop the lies, dumsor ended in 2016 – Mahama slams Akufo-Addo

Former President John Dramani Mahama has lashed out at President Nana Akufo-Addo over recent claims regarding the country’s power crisis, dumsor, calling his statements misleading and inaccurate. Addressing a rally in Ellembelle during his Western