<< Back             Poser >> ECG commissions 37 new transformers in Ashanti Region The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it has commissioned 37 new transformers in parts of the Ashanti Region to enhance electricity supply and tackle persistent low-voltage challenges. According to the company, the commissioning forms part of a broader operational initiative by the Ashanti West Operational Zone, under a wider capital investment programme supported by the Ministry of Energy. Communities including Abuakwa, Adum Ahinsan, Danyame, Ahinsan, Bibiani Kokoben, Suame and some sections of Offinso are set to benefit from the upgrade. The ECG said the expansion was intended to relieve pressure on existing transformers, many of which had been operating close to or above capacity due to rising demand in fast-growing communities. Mr. George Amoah, the Regional General Manager for ECG Ashanti West, speaking to the GNA, said the upgrades were necessary to stabilise local supply and curtail outages linked to transformer overloading. He noted that each transformer had a defined capacity and a maximum load it could safely carry and that if the ECG detects transformers nearing full capacity or operating above 70 per cent, the units are upgraded from 100kVA to 200kVA, 200kVA to 315kVA, and to higher ratings where applicable. The ECG added that the upgrades also align with the extension of high-tension and low-voltage lines, at a cost of GH¢10.94 million. The company stated that the interventions were expected to reduce system losses, improve voltage stability, and strengthen the reliability of electricity supply in the affected areas. In a related development, Mr. Emmanuel Osei Amoako, the Regional Engineer, said the investments were critical to meeting rising demand driven by urban growth. He further indicated that the ECG had installed 36 additional transformers to replace faulty units in locations such as Twedie, Patasi Police Depot, Afia Kobi S SHS and Denkyemuoso. The ECG also disclosed that it has approved further installations as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen distribution networks and enhance service delivery. The company cautioned the public against vandalism and illegal interference with its infrastructure, urging residents to report any suspicious activities that may affect network performance. Source: GNA Ghana Business News	BoG to launch continental fintech sandbox, innovation hub …Plans separate fintech law as Africa digital finance drive gains momentum By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana plans to establish a continental fintech sandbox, launch a national innovation hub and introduce a separate legal framework for fintech regulation, as the central bank steps up efforts to position Ghana as a regional digital finance […] Price of 50kg local rice rises 20.5% to N112,000 —NBS By Elizabeth Adegbesan THE National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said the average price of 50kg local rice (short grains) rose by 20.5 percent in March 2026 to N112,000 from N92,946 in February 2026. NBS disclosed this yesterday in its Selected Food Price watch report for March 2026. However, recent findings by Vanguard showed that the price […] FG moves to clear Apapa, Tin Can Port corridors The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, has announced plans to commence a two-day clean-up and enforcement exercise along the Lagos port corridors as part of efforts to improve trade facilitation and enhance efficiency at the nation’s seaports. The operation, scheduled for May 14 and 15, 2026, will be carried out through PEBEC’s Ports and Customs […] 3 IPOs in 6 months add GH¢11bn to GSE market cap … as listing revival gathers pace By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is on course to record its most active period of primary equity issuance in nearly a decade, with three initial public offerings in the space of six months set to add around GH¢10.88 billion to the exchange’s total market […] NPA cargo throughput hits 32.38m tons, vessel tonnage up 19.5% Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, as the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, posted a 19.5 per cent increase in vessel tonnage to 46.75 million Gross Registered Tonnage, GRT, while cargo throughput rose to 32.38 million metric tons. ECG commissions 37 new transformers in Ashanti Region The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it has commissioned 37 new transformers in parts of the Ashanti Region to enhance electricity supply and tackle persistent low-voltage challenges.