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BreakingGRIDCo has explained that a disturbance on Ghana’s National Interconnected Transmission System caused the latest nationwide power outage on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The company says restoration efforts are ongoing, with power gradually returning to affected areas.
BreakingA man of God has sparked debate after claiming that men who shape their hairlines, moustaches or beards after trimming will not make it to heaven. He instead advised men to keep their hair short and evenly trimmed.
The Cyber Security Authority has fined EY Ghana GH¢360,000 for alleged breaches of Ghana’s cybersecurity licensing requirements. The company has also been directed to stop providing regulated cybersecurity services until it obtains the necessary licence.
BreakingThe Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10.8 billion in full to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. The payment is expected to boost confidence in the government’s debt-management efforts and the domestic bond market.
Ghana’s daily crude oil production has increased from about 90,000 barrels to 126,000 barrels after years of declining output. The rise is being viewed as an encouraging development for the country’s petroleum sector and economy.
Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin says GoldBod should not receive all the credit for Ghana’s recent macroeconomic stability. He acknowledged GoldBod’s role in bringing gold-related foreign exchange into the formal economy but said fiscal and monetary policies have also been crucial.
BreakingThe Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10.8 billion in full to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. The payment is expected to boost confidence in the government’s debt-management efforts and the domestic bond market.
The Cyber Security Authority has fined EY Ghana GH¢360,000 for alleged breaches of Ghana’s cybersecurity licensing requirements. The company has also been directed to stop providing regulated cybersecurity services until it obtains the necessary licence.
Absolutely. Kim Björkegren has urged the Black Queens to give their all against Malawi, with a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup at stake. Ghana face Malawi in the WAFCON 2026 quarter-final today, August 9, with the winner securing qualification for the World Cup in Brazil.
Veteran New Zealand actor Sam Neill, famous for playing Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at 78. His family described his death as sudden and unexpected.
Russia launched a large-scale overnight drone assault as NATO leaders met in Türkiye to discuss the war in Ukraine and European security. Air defence systems intercepted many of the drones, while the summit focused on continued support for Ukraine amid the escalating conflict.
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned individuals and organisations against entering company names, confidential documents or sensitive information into AI tools, citing potential cybersecurity and data privacy risks. The authority is urging users to exercise caution and ensure sensitive organizational information is adequately protected when using AI platforms.
