Ghana has made significant progress in restoring its power supply following a recent fire outbreak at the Akosombo Dam, with a fourth power-generating unit now back in operation.

The announcement was made by John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, in a Facebook post on April 28.

According to the Minister, the latest development comes just hours after engineers successfully restored the third unit, marking a rapid recovery effort to stabilise electricity generation.

He disclosed that the fourth unit was brought back online at exactly 9:09 p.m., describing the achievement as a major boost to the country’s power capacity.

“At 9:09 pm, the fourth unit at Akosombo Dam was successfully brought into operation, an encouraging step that strengthens power generation and reflects the dedication and expertise of the team behind the effort,” he stated.

The restoration forms part of broader government efforts to ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply following the disruption.

Officials say the progress underscores the technical competence and commitment of engineers working to restore full operational capacity at one of Ghana’s most critical energy facilities.

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) is ushering Ghana’s pension industry into a new digital era through one of its most ambitious reforms yet—the development of the Pensions Digital Ecosystem (PDE).

Designed as an integrated digital platform, the PDE will centralise and modernise every aspect of Ghana’s pension administration system.

Once fully operational, the platform will enable seamless digital registration of contributors, contribution payments through mobile money and fintech platforms, real-time tracking of contributions and benefits, and biometric verification through the Ghana Card. It will also strengthen supervisory and reporting capabilities for regulators.

The goal is to create a pension system that is more inclusive, transparent and efficient.

For contributors, it means easier access and better visibility over their pension savings.

For employers and service providers, it means smoother transactions and fewer administrative bottlenecks.

And for regulators, it offers stronger oversight and data-driven decision-making.

The PDE represents a significant shift toward a modern pension administration system that aligns with Ghana’s broader digitalisation agenda.

At a time when financial technology is transforming industries across the world, NPRA’s digital innovation places Ghana’s pension sector on a path toward global best practice.

With the PDE, the future of pensions in Ghana is becoming smarter, faster and more accessible.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals in connection with the disappearance of a couple in Accra.

According to police, the Missing Persons Unit is investigating the case involving Jesse Amuah and Elizabeth Esi Amuah, who were reported missing under suspicious circumstances.

A complaint lodged on April 22, 2026, indicated that the couple had not been seen or heard from since March 23, 2026. The report further revealed that their residence was locked, their Nissan Sunny vehicle (registration number GX 159-X) was missing, and all attempts to contact them had failed.

Following the report, a joint team comprising officers from the Missing Persons Unit, Anti-Armed Robbery Unit, and the Crime Scene Management Team launched investigations into the matter.

Police say the team has since visited the couple’s residence and pursued multiple leads, resulting in the arrest of two suspects, whose identities have been withheld for investigative reasons.

The suspects are currently assisting with ongoing investigations as authorities intensify efforts to locate the missing couple.

The police have also appealed to the public to provide any credible information that could aid in finding the couple, urging individuals to report to the nearest police station.