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Zion Praise Chapel IPG 2025: Takoradi set for week-long spiritual awakening
Zion Praise Chapel International is set for the 2025 edition of the International Prophetic Gathering (IPG), scheduled for 3rd to 10th August 2025 at the church’s auditorium in Effia, behind Blanko Oil.
Over the years, IPG has become one of the most anticipated spiritual gatherings in Ghana’s Western Region, attracting global attention for its prophetic depth, worship encounters, and regional impact.
Hosted by Bishop Bernard Ogyiri Asare, this year’s gathering opens with a dynamic ministration from renowned global voice, Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumọ.
Other guest speakers include Apostle Michael Orokpo and Prophet Emmanuel Adjei, both known for their revelatory teaching and prophetic authority.
Previous editions have featured powerhouses like Apostle Joshua Selman, whose visit further elevated the spiritual significance of IPG in the sub-region.
Worship this year will be led by Spirit-filled ministers including Rev. Ifueko Charmien and Ewurabena, the voice behind the worship anthem ‘Father, Show Them That You Are God.’
To enhance structure and sustainability, Bishop Ogyiri Asare has unveiled a 7-member IPG Committee to steer the event’s affairs going forward. “The vision must outlive the vessel. This committee ensures IPG remains strong, structured, and spirit-led for generations to come,” he explained.
He further assured the public of tight and efficient security arrangements, maintaining the standard of excellence IPG has always been known for.
Morning Sessions start at 9:00AM whilst the Evening Sessions start at 5:30PM daily
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
