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ECG to begin nationwide meter audit exercise
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to begin a nationwide meter audit exercise to reduce commercial losses, improve revenue collection and combat electricity theft.
In a public announcement, the company indicated that the exercise would cover all its operational areas across the country.
The audit will involve the inspection and verification of prepaid and postpaid meters, Special Load Tariff (SLT) installations and their associated wiring to ensure that electricity consumption is accurately measured and billed.
ECG explained that the exercise forms part of efforts to check the integrity of metering systems and address irregularities that contribute to revenue losses.
The company further announced that the public announcement serves as official notice of the exercise. It said no additional notices, appointment letters or advance notifications would be issued.
Consequently, customers, landlords, estate managers, property managers, facility managers and security personnel have been advised not to deny, restrict or delay access to authorised ECG personnel on the grounds that they have not received a separate notification letter.
ECG cited Regulation 4(h) of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (Customer Service) Regulations, 2020 (L.I. 2413), which requires consumers to grant employees of a public utility or its agents access.
The company is urging the public to cooperate with its personnel to ensure the successful conduct of the exercise.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
