The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled maintenance outages in parts of the Ashanti Region, aimed at improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has informed the public about impending power outages in parts of the Greater Accra and Volta regions, attributing them to damaged electricity infrastructure and necessary emergency maintenance works.

The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) has criticized the Ghanaian government's decision to appoint a transaction adviser for private-sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

Economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin has called for greater transparency on Ghana's electricity sector reforms, warning that persistent financial challenges and inefficiencies within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) could lead the country back to the International Monetary Fund for financial intervention.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary load management exercise in the Volta and Oti Regions following a technical fault on a transformer at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Asiekpe Bulk Supply Point (BSP).

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned power outages for Wednesday, July 22, across five regions (Tema, Ashanti, Accra West, Central, and Eastern) as part of ongoing maintenance efforts.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled maintenance exercises for Wednesday, July 8, across several regions including Ashanti, Accra West, Volta, and Central, as part of efforts to enhance service delivery.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that recent flooding in Accra has disrupted its vending systems and payment platforms, including the ECG PowerApp, and is working to restore services.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, affecting communities in the Accra East, Ashanti, and Volta Regions as part of maintenance efforts to improve service delivery.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced widespread power outages for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, affecting communities across multiple regions including Eastern, Tema, Accra East, Accra West, Volta, and Ashanti. These disruptions are due to planned maintenance exercises, distinct from previous outages caused by technical faults.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced multiple planned power outages for June 2, 2026, affecting communities in the Accra East, Accra West, Ashanti, Tema, and Volta Regions for maintenance.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has restored power to Tanyigbe Senior High School in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region. The school had experienced a nearly week-long outage caused by a rainstorm.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance for Wednesday, May 27, detailing areas that will be affected.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a significant transformer replacement and upgrade project at its Batsonaa Primary Substation, aiming to address widespread network faults.

An adviser to Ghana's Finance Ministry stated that private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is projected to commence by early 2027.

Samuel Dubik Mahama, former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), stated that foreign exchange volatility is the primary operational challenge undermining the utility's planning and forecasting.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited has revived two key stalled projects in Kumasi, aiming to improve the supply of quality and stable power to citizens.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will conduct a major transformer upgrade at the Kumasi Ridge Substation from May 6th to 9th. The upgrade aims to improve power supply and service reliability in the area, causing temporary outages.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to install 300 new transformers in the Ashanti Region to improve power supply and infrastructure.

Ghana's Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) has warned political and social actors to stop intimidating and ridiculing staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over persistent power outages, known as "dumsor."

The Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Kwame Kpekpena, has inspected four major system upgrade projects in Kumasi to assess their progress.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured residents of Kumasi, Ashanti region, that power supply will be completely improved within the next six months, following recent significant disruptions.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) acknowledged ongoing intermittent power outages and low voltage in some communities, attributing them to necessary infrastructure upgrades.

The Ashanti West branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has urged residents to help safeguard electrical infrastructure, warning that vandalism and unsafe activities contribute to frequent power outages.

Residents and businesses in Oyibi and surrounding areas in Ghana are experiencing a power outage due to a damaged transformer, as confirmed by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Accra East Region.

The Oyibi Police Command in Ghana's Greater Accra Region has arrested two men found in possession of 40 bundles of electrical cables suspected of being stolen from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance exercises for Monday, April 13, 2026, which will temporarily disrupt power supply to several areas across two regions.

Ghana's Ministry of Energy has appealed to the public for patience during temporary power outages in Accra. These outages are a result of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) implementing a major transformer upgrade program to enhance power supply and reliability.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is undertaking a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in parts of Accra, requiring planned power outages as part of an estimated GH¢240 million investment.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has blocked more than 15,000 electricity meters in Nsawam and Amasaman as part of an ongoing revenue assurance exercise to address irregularities.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that power outages across parts of the Greater Accra Region are a result of faults caused by a recent heavy rainstorm.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled extensive planned and emergency maintenance exercises across four regions, which will temporarily disrupt power supply for critical infrastructure upgrades.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of emergency maintenance works across two regions for Friday, March 20, 2026, even as engineers continue to battle a transformer fault…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is proceeding with scheduled maintenance in the Tema Region on Sunday, March 15, 2026, while engineers in the Ashanti Region continue efforts to restore power to thousands of customers.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announced plans to replace approximately 100 overloaded transformers across southern Ghana. This initiative is part of a larger effort to upgrade the power infrastructure and address capacity issues.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance for Monday, March 9, detailing the specific areas that will experience power disruptions.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured customers that its metering and billing systems meet national and international standards, following recent concerns raised by some prepaid customers.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region has completed the construction of 8 high-tension towers, restoring full power capacity and improved voltage levels following a major technical setback caused by infrastructure theft in 2024.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to deploy a 24-hour nationwide task force to combat illegal electricity connections, aiming to improve revenue collection and system efficiency.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has introduced significant changes to its operations, empowering franchise officers, previously known as metre readers, to disconnect electricity supply to defaulting power consumers. The officers were originally equipped to access and verify meter readings and calculate power consumed by customers during their routine visits to communities.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced power outages affecting parts of the Accra West and Central regions due to cable faults and planned maintenance works.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages for Thursday in parts of the Central, Eastern, and Western Regions. Residents are advised to prepare for temporary disruptions to electricity supply.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced a four-day planned maintenance exercise, resulting in power outages for parts of the Accra East Region.

The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) has urged the Ghanaian government to maintain public ownership of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) while pursuing performance reforms.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary five-hour power outage scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, affecting the Airport area of Accra and its surrounding communities.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned and emergency maintenance exercises across five regions, aiming to improve service delivery and affecting numerous communities.

A male driver in Ghana narrowly escaped injury after his car crashed into an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) distribution pole at Anfoega Adame Newtown in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has stated that a widespread power outage affecting several communities in the Western Region is due to an 'upstream challenge.'

Residents of Sogakope in Ghana's Volta Region stormed the district office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to protest persistent overbilling, estimated billing practices, and poor customer service.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, has confirmed a power outage affecting parts of the Adum Central Business Centre and surrounding areas. The disruption is attributed to a technical fault with a transformer near O.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to finalize a significant upgrade of key sub-transmission lines in the Greater Kumasi area by June 5, 2026. The project aims to enhance the region's power network.

Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Ghana's Minister of Energy and Green Transmission, has cautioned engineers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited to refrain from politicizing their professional duties.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned maintenance exercises for May 25, 2026, in the Accra East and Accra West Regions, amidst ongoing efforts to address network faults.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a significant transformer upgrade project in Batsonaa, detailing the areas that will be affected.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance exercises in the Tema Region for May 17, 2026. This comes as engineers continue to address an underground cable fault affecting communities in the Western Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned and emergency maintenance exercises across the Ashanti and Western Regions for Friday, May 15, 2026, following a punctured underground cable fault at Weija Junction.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has installed and commissioned 37 new transformers in its Ashanti West operational zone to enhance power supply within the Greater Kumasi Metropolis.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has successfully restored power to the Afram Plains area. The outage was caused by damage to a marine or river cable.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has declared temporary power outages in parts of the Volta and Oti Regions, following a fire incident at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation in Akosombo.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has asked the public to remain calm amid power supply fluctuations, stating that it is premature to implement a load-shedding timetable.

The leadership of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region has seen significant changes following a fire incident at the Akosombo substation, which caused widespread power disruptions across Ghana.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has published a complete schedule for power outages related to transformer upgrade works in the Teshie-Nungua area.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to install more than 900 transformers across the Ashanti Region by the end of 2026 as part of a major infrastructure initiative to enhance electricity supply and reduce outages.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has raised concerns over an alarming increase in vandalism and illegal power connections within the Tema Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has successfully completed the upgrade of its Lashibi substation ahead of schedule, leading to the restoration of power in the affected areas. This upgrade aims to improve electricity supply and reliability.

Ghana's Ministry for Energy and Green Transition is intensifying efforts to improve the operational efficiency and accountability of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as part of broader power sector reforms.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages in the Spintex, Sakumono, and Lashibi areas. The cuts are necessary to facilitate essential maintenance and upgrade works on transformers.

A severe rainstorm struck parts of Ghana's Ashanti Region on April 8, 2026, leading to extensive power outages. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) informed customers about the disruptions caused by the weather event.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is grappling with extensive network failures across three regions, leaving numerous communities without power over the weekend due to a combination of a heavy rainstorm and technical faults.

Electricity consumers in Ghana are increasingly expressing concerns about the billing practices of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), with many reporting charges that are inconsistent with their actual consumption.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in selected parts of Accra to enhance power supply reliability.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance work for Sunday, March 22, 2026, detailing the specific areas that will be affected by power outages.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti West Region, has designated the power distribution line serving the military command in the Ashanti Region as an essential feeder, with a…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a planned maintenance schedule for Sunday, March 15, 2026, detailing specific areas that will experience power disruptions.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight Chinese nationals and two Ghanaians over an alleged cable theft and metal export syndicate targeting the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

Residents and businesses in parts of the Tema Metropolis should brace for a scheduled power interruption today, Sunday, 8th March 2026, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) initiates critical infrastructure maintenance.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has activated an independent audit of its metering systems, acting on a direct directive from the Minister for Energy and Green Transition.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dismissed rumors that the Ashanti Region is experiencing a return to “Dumsor”, the colloquial term for persistent and scheduled power outages. The region has been experiencing intermittent power outages in the past days, adversely impacting domestic and commercial consumers. The power situation also affected the Ghana Water Company’s […]

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has clarified that ongoing planned maintenance works are not a return to “dumsor” but are aimed at addressing localised faults on the power distribution network.

The Ashanti West Public Relations Officer of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Benjamin Obeng Antwi, has dismissed claims that the recent power outages in parts of the Ashanti Region signal a return of “dumsor.”

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Accra West Region, has attributed a power outage in parts of the West African Deco area to a fault on a transformer.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in Ghana's Ashanti Region has praised the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for its swift response and efficient restoration of power.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a four-day planned maintenance exercise that will result in temporary power outages in several communities within the Accra East Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Tema Region announced a power outage impacting several communities in the area, attributing the disruption to a fault within its network.

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that the company is unable to pay dividends to its sole shareholder for the year 2025. This was communicated during the annual general meeting.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages across several communities in the Ashanti Region to undertake maintenance works aimed at improving electricity supply and service delivery.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has fully restored its nationwide vending systems and payment platforms. The disruption was caused by recent flooding.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled power interruptions for June 18 to conduct maintenance works across the Central and Accra East Regions.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages for Thursday, June 11, 2026, affecting communities in the Accra East and Western Regions as part of maintenance exercises to improve service delivery.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to redeploy old transformers, replaced during its ongoing upgrade program, to improve electricity supply in underserved communities across the country.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has initiated an extensive tree-pruning and right-of-way-clearing campaign across the Ashanti Region to mitigate power outages, particularly during the upcoming rainy season.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced multiple planned maintenance exercises across the Accra East, Ashanti, and Tema Regions, which will result in temporary power disruptions lasting several hours.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has invested over GH¢3 million in the first quarter of 2026 to enhance power supply reliability in 40 communities across six districts within the Accra West Region.

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have scheduled extensive planned and emergency maintenance exercises across four regions for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

The Trades Union Congress (Ghana) has declared its intention to use all legitimate means to oppose any attempts to privatize the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The Ashanti West Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commissioned 37 new distribution transformers to enhance power supply and reliability in the region. This initiative aims to improve electricity access and reduce outages for residents and businesses.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announced a GH¢1.11 billion investment for transformer upgrades in the Ashanti Region, aiming to enhance electricity supply reliability and mitigate recent power fluctuations.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reassured the public that current power outages across parts of the country are temporary, explaining they are a necessary part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the national power grid.

A fire outbreak at a key power installation in Akosombo is set to plunge large parts of Accra into hours of darkness, with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announcing a scheduled overnight…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled major maintenance in the Western Region for April 27, while engineers continue to address widespread power outages in the Central and Tema Regions.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, which will affect specific areas.

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ing Kwame Kpekpena, has refuted claims of a return to persistent power outages. He asserted that the country is not experiencing load shedding due to adequate power generation.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has invested GH¢3.46 billion to significantly improve power reliability and address electricity supply issues across the country.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a warning regarding an increase in vandalism and illegal electricity connections within the Tema Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) reported a power outage in parts of Accra West due to a transformer fault. Additionally, ECG announced a separate planned maintenance schedule for April 16, detailing affected areas.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has initiated the second phase of its transformer replacement and upgrade program at the Lashibi Primary Substation.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has initiated the second phase of its Transformer Replacement and Upgrade Programme. This phase targets the Lashibi Primary Substation and is expected to cause brief power outages.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced a GH¢240 million project to upgrade transformers across the country, aiming to improve power supply.

President John Dramani Mahama has identified operational inefficiencies within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as a primary cause of power supply issues and has outlined ongoing reforms to improve service delivery.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Accra West Region, has notified customers of impending power outages in Amasaman and parts of the Western Region due to a cable fault and scheduled emergency maintenance.

A Sowutuom District Court has granted bail to two individuals accused of illegally interfering with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) electricity distribution network.

Ghana's Finance Ministry has indicated it will implement strict measures for underperforming state enterprises, citing significant government spending on energy sector shortfalls and ongoing losses by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

President John Mahama has urged organised labour to support the government’s plan to introduce private sector participation in billing and metering operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Police Service have intensified their efforts to combat the growing theft and vandalism of electricity installations in the Ashanti Region.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has recovered more than 100 tonnes of stolen Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) service cables from a company in Tema, following the arrest of ten suspects.

This Saturday’s edition of Newsfile will examine key national issues, including the implications of the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), concerns over the controversial cocoa “haircut,” and growing complaints about disappearing electricity credits from Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) prepaid meters.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has released a five-day maintenance schedule, warning that numerous communities and industrial areas in the capital will experience power outages from March 1-5.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has identified increased use of gadgets and longer operating hours as primary reasons for higher electricity consumption and subsequent bills among its customers.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has outlined key factors driving increased electricity consumption among customers and revealed that Accra's power demand alone could consume the entire output of the Akosombo Dam.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned and emergency maintenance works across several regions, which will result in temporary power outages in various communities from February 22-28.