The Rent Control Department has announced a nationwide compliance exercise targeting hostel operators across Ghana’s tertiary institutions, following concerns over alleged exploitative pricing, arbitrary rent increases, and excessive advance rent demands. The initiative is expected to intensify oversight of student accommodation markets, particularly in high-demand university communities.
The Supreme Court of Ghana has awarded GH¢800,000 in compensation to Yaw Appiah, a bar owner who was wrongfully convicted and spent nearly two decades in prison for robbery, in a landmark ruling addressing wrongful conviction and prolonged imprisonment. The decision has been widely described as a significant precedent in Ghana’s jurisprudence on human rights and compensation for miscarriage of justice.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has stated that there is no need for a formal load-shedding timetable despite recent power outages that have sparked public frustration across Ghana. The clarification comes amid growing uncertainty among households and businesses experiencing intermittent electricity supply in several parts of the country.
Popular Ghanaian actor and broadcaster Mikki Osei Berko, popularly known as Master Richard or Dada Boat, has stepped into a new role. His transition marks a significant cultural milestone, blending his long-standing entertainment career with traditional leadership responsibilities.
The Ghana National Fire Service has although it is still investigating the cause of the fire at the Buipewura’s Palace in the Savannah Region, its preliminary assessment did not rule out an electrical fault. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety standards in heritage and traditional administrative buildings across the country.
The Ghana National Fire Service has confirmed that tow people have died in an accident that that occurred at Nkonya in the Oti Region. The Service says the incident has raised renewed concerns about road safety on major intercity routes, particularly those connecting the southern and northern parts of the country.
Engineers of the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Ashanti Region have defied a python invasion at one of their substations at Ahodwo to restore power to residents. The unusual incident highlights both the operational risks faced by utility workers and the challenges of maintaining infrastructure in environments where wildlife can interfere with critical systems.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned and phased power outages in parts of Teshie and Nungua as it embarks on a major transformer upgrade aimed at improving electricity reliability and capacity in the area.
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the government’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agenda will prioritise the protection and empowerment of workers, amid growing public concern that rapid technological advancement could lead to job losses and reshape the future of work.
Two people have been confirmed dead and one other left in critical condition following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Dansame in the Assin North District.
