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Power outages disrupt ongoing ambulance procurement trial in Accra
The ongoing trial concerning ambulance procurement in Accra faced unexpected disruptions due to frequent power outages, known locally as "dumsor."These interruptions caused multiple...
Business
Power outages not caused by faults from transformers – PURC debunk claims by ECG
According to the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC), the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has inaccurately attributed power outages during peak hours to transformer...
News
ECG alerts public on possible power outages from 7pm to 11 pm
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a notice regarding potential power outages in certain areas of the country.These outages are anticipated during...
News
Energy Minister must brief parliament on recent power outages – Minority
Members of the Minority in Parliament have urged the House leadership to summon the Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempreh, to provide an...
News
Shortage of gas supply responsible for recent power outages – GRIDCo
A significant power outage has affected various regions of the country since approximately 6 pm on October 26, 2023.The Ghana Grid Company Ltd...
Independent Africa
CEO of South Africa’s power company, Eskom, resigns
In the midst of frequent statewide poweroutages lasting up to 10 hours each day, Eskom's problematic CEO has resigned.The resignation of Andre de Ruyter...
World
North Carolina power outages triggers investigations after local authorities say it was ‘targeted’ attack
Numerous authorities are looking into the incident after a "targeted" strike left thousands of people in North Carolina without power.In an initial statement shared...
World
Ukrainians face power outages in multiple regions
Ukraine’s sole power grid operator has announced that power outages have been implemented in multiple regions as it prepares to stabilise the energy supply...
Independent Africa
Power outages reason Nigeria increased interest in nuclear option — ABU don
Nigeria’s experience in power outages as a result of inadequacy in generation further increased the interest in the nuclear option in the country’s quest...
Independent Africa
South Africa’s power outages to continue, says Ramaphosa
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has cut short foreign visits as the country's electricity crisis worsens, warned on Monday that there was no...
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