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All 6 crew members of crashed U.S refueling aircraft dead
All 6 US crew members on refueling aircraft that crashed mid-air are confirmed dead, bringing total US killed in action to 13 during Operation Epic Fury.
Earlier report from the US Central Command(CENTCOM) noted that four out of the six had passed on.
However, in an update, they have confirmed that all 6 crew members have died.
The crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.
The aircraft was lost while flying over friendly airspace March 12 during Operation Epic Fury.
The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, CENTCOM noted that the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.
They added that identities of the service members are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has announced a reduction in electricity and water tariffs for the second quarter of 2026.
According to the Commission, electricity tariffs will reduce by an average of 4.81 percent while water tariffs will go down by 3.06 percent.
The new tariffs will take effect from April 1, 2026.
In a press release issued on March 13, 2026, the Commission explained that the review forms part of its quarterly tariff adjustment mechanism which allows it to reflect changes in key economic indicators that affect the operations of utility service providers.
It noted that the quarterly review considers factors such as the exchange rate between the Ghana cedi and the United States dollar, the rate of inflation, the cost of fuel used in electricity generation, and the mix of electricity generation sources.
The Commission indicated that it applied a projected weighted average exchange rate of GHS11.1931 to one United States dollar for the second quarter of 2026.
This represents a 6.78 percent reduction from the previous quarter rate of GHS12.0067 to one dollar.
It explained that a three month average inflation rate of 4.17 percent was used for the review period, which reflects a downward change of 47.87 percent compared to the previous quarter.
The Commission further stated that the weighted average cost of gas used for power generation increased slightly to 8.0988 dollars per MMBtu, representing an increase of 2.84 percent from the previous rate.
It added that the electricity generation mix for the period remains unchanged, with 20.90 percent coming from hydro sources and 79.10 percent from thermal generation, as outlined in the 2025 Multi Year Tariff Order.
The Commission explained that these adjustments are meant to maintain the real value of tariffs so that utility service providers remain financially stable while continuing to deliver reliable services to consumers.
It announced that, for the first time, a commercial electric vehicle charging tariff has been introduced to support the transition to green energy.
According to the Commission, the new tariff is expected to encourage the growth of electric vehicle charging services in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea has conferred an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Public Administration on President John Dramani Mahama.
The honour was bestowed in recognition of his contributions to Ghana’s national transformation and economic development, as well as his leadership in public service and democratic governance.
The conferment formed part of President Mahama’s engagements during his visit to the Republic of Korea, further underscoring the strong and enduring relations between Ghana and South Korea.
[14:13, 13/03/2026] Edem: Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang to receive distinguished fellow award from UCC
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will receive a Distinguished Fellow Award from University of Cape Coast.
This is in recognition of her leadership, academic achievements and service to national development.
The honour will be presented during a ceremony scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the university in Cape Coast.
According to the Presidency of Ghana, the award acknowledges the Vice President’s long standing contributions to education, leadership and national development.
In a statement on Friday, March 13, the Presidency congratulated Prof. Opoku-Agyemang on the recognition and described the honour as well deserved.
It noted that her dedication to public service and academia continues to inspire many, particularly young people and women pursuing leadership roles.
The Presidency expressed confidence that her work would continue to contribute to the country’s development.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang previously served as Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and later as Minister for Education before becoming Ghana’s Vice President.
By: Jacob Aggrey
