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BOST (Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited), Ghana’s strategic fuel stockholding and distribution company, has appointed Mr. Nat Salifu Acheampong as its new Deputy Managing Director. His appointment follows the reassignment of the former Deputy Managing Director, Ms. Adwoa Sarwaa Bondzie, who has been elevated to serve as Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission. Mr. Acheampong is among the longest-serving and foundational members of BOST, which was established in 1993. Prior to his elevation, he held the position of Executive Technical Liaison, playing a key role in the company’s technical and operational engagements. BOST was formed with a mandate to develop and manage Ghana’s petroleum storage and pipeline infrastructure. The company maintains strategic fuel reserves to safeguard national energy security, oversees the distribution of petroleum products nationwide, and manages a network of depots, storage facilities, and pipelines to ensure efficient fuel transportation. Industry observers view Mr. Acheampong’s appointment as recognition of his extensive experience and long-standing contribution to the organisation’s growth and operations. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghana’s food insecurity challenge remains severe, volatile and unevenly distributed across regions, with the Upper West, Volta and North East regions recording the highest prevalence rates, according to the Government Statistician, Dr. Iddrisu Alhassan. Dr. Alhassan disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing the media during the release of the 2024 Q1 – 2025 Q3 Food Insecurity Report, an official assessment tracking food access, vulnerability and nutrition outcomes across the country. According to the report, national food insecurity prevalence increased from 35.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 to 38.1 per cent by the third quarter of 2025, peaking at 41.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 before easing slightly. Dr. Alhassan said the fluctuations highlight the volatile nature of food insecurity in Ghana, noting that the situation responds quickly to economic pressures, seasonal cycles and food price movements. “Although we observed some easing in the most recent quarter, the overall trend since the first quarter of 2024 is upward, indicating rising vulnerability,” he stated. Dr. Alhassan described regional inequality as one of the strongest findings of the report, stressing that food insecurity is deeply spatial and not evenly spread across the country. He revealed that the Upper West Region recorded the highest food insecurity prevalence rate at 55.9 per cent, followed by the Volta Region at 50.1 per cent, while the North East Region recorded 45.9 per cent. All three regions are significantly above the national average of 38.1 per cent recorded in the third quarter of 2025. “The severity becomes clear when you compare these figures to the national average. A region like Upper West, with nearly 56 per cent prevalence, is facing a far more serious situation than the country as a whole,” Dr. Alhassan explained. In contrast, the Oti Region recorded the lowest food insecurity prevalence, declining from 23.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to 18.4 per cent by the third quarter. As a result, the gap between the highest- and lowest-ranked regions widened to 37.5 percentage points, up from 32.9 percentage points earlier in the year, underscoring growing regional divergence. Beyond percentages, the Government Statistician emphasized the importance of understanding food insecurity in human terms. The report shows that the number of food-insecure persons rose from 11.2 million people in 2024 Q1 to a peak of 13.4 million in 2025 Q2, before declining slightly to 12.5 million by 2025 Q3. While nearly one million people exited food insecurity between the second and third quarters of 2025, Dr. Alhassan cautioned that 12.5 million Ghanaians remain food insecure, a figure he described as “still very significant.” He added that compared to 2022 Q1, when food-insecure persons were estimated at about 16 million, Ghana has recorded a nearly 22 per cent reduction, meaning roughly three to three-and-a-half million people have moved out of food insecurity over the period. “That progress is important, but it does not reduce the urgency. As a country, we must do everything possible to bring this number down to the barest minimum,” he said. The report further reveals persistent gender disparities, with moderate food insecurity consistently higher among female-headed households throughout the review period. Food insecurity among female-headed households peaked at 44.1 per cent in the first and second quarters of 2025, compared to 38.7 per cent among male-headed households, creating a 5.4 percentage point gap, which widened further to 6.2 percentage points by the third quarter. Dr. Alhassan attributed the gap to structural factors, including income inequality, differences in employment opportunities and the burden of caregiving responsibilities borne disproportionately by women. Locality also plays a major role. Nationally, about 53 per cent of households reported worrying about food in the third quarter of 2025. However, the problem was more acute in rural areas, where nearly 60 per cent of households expressed concern, compared to 48 per cent in urban centres. Across all food insecurity indicators, rural households consistently showed higher vulnerability, particularly in eating less than needed. He noted that household composition was another critical factor. Food insecurity was highest among households with both children and elderly members, averaging 44 per cent in the first three quarters of 2025. Households with children only recorded 40 per cent, while those without dependents recorded 38 per cent. Regionally, Upper West, North East, Savannah and Volta dominated the high-risk household categories. The report also found a strong link between food insecurity and child malnutrition. Nationally, households with malnourished children recorded food insecurity rates of about 44 per cent, well above the national average. “This clearly shows that food insecurity is not just about availability of food, but also about nutrition outcomes, particularly for children,” Dr. Alhassan said. Dr. Alhassan concluded that the findings call for targeted, region-specific, gender-responsive and rural-focused interventions, especially in high-prevalence regions such as Upper West, Volta and North East, to strengthen resilience and protect vulnerable households. “The data is telling us clearly where the risks are and who is most affected. Policy responses must reflect that reality,” he said. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith and Hawa Abubakar

One of the prophecies delivered by the founder and leader of Reign House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, popularly known as Prophet Uche, for the year 2026 appears to have come to pass following the outcome of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries. On 29 January 2026, the founder and leader of Reign House Chapel International, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, publicly reaffirmed a prophecy he had earlier declared, predicting the victory of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the NPP primaries. During the reaffirmation, he not only insisted that the prophecy remained unchanged but also mentioned the exact percentage range by which the former Vice President would win. “Nothing has changed. He is fully and fully manifested… Nobody can change the reign,” he declared. He is added that he was seeing a winning margin of between 55 and 56 percent. “Honourable Kennedy Agyapong will congratulate Dr Bawumia on Saturday night, he will congratulate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. “I am praying the figure I am seeing will not change…in-between 55 to 56. “The figure that I am seeing is in-between 55 to 56. 55 to 56 percentage for Bawumia,” he said. He further stated that Kennedy Agyapong a fellow contender in the election would congratulate Dr Bawumia on Saturday night January 31, 2026, following the primaries, a claim that also aligns with post-primary developments. The initial prophecy was first delivered on 31 December 2025 during the church’s Watch Night Service, where Prophet Uche predicted Dr Bawumia’s victory in the NPP presidential primaries. When the Electoral Commission of the election announced the official results after close of polls for the January 31, 2026, NPP presidential primaries, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerged victorious with 110,645 votes, representing 56.48 percent of the total votes cast. His closest contender, Kennedy Agyapong, secured 46,554 votes (23.76%), while Dr Bryan Acheampong obtained 36,303 votes (18.53%). Other contenders recorded significantly lower figures, with Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum polling 1,999 votes (1.02%) and Kwabena Agyapong receiving 402 votes (0.21%). In all, more than 211,000 delegates voted across over 300 polling centres nationwide in what party officials described as a keenly contested race. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says government is intensifying stakeholder engagement as part of preparations toward the rollout of the Free Primary Health Care Policy, expected to be launched in the first week of April. Speaking during an interaction with the media, the Minister explained that the policy framework covering three key priority areas has already been developed, and the focus now is to ensure broad national buy-in. According to him, the Ministry has engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), the manufacturing sector, the private sector, child-focused institutions, the Christian Health Association of Ghana, traditional groups and other donor agencies. He also underscored the importance of the media in the process, describing journalists as “the voice of the voiceless” whose participation would encourage wider public interest and understanding of the policy. Mr. Akandoh noted that stakeholder engagement will not end with the current consultations. He revealed plans to extend discussions to the National House of Chiefs to brief traditional rulers on the policy and ensure their involvement. Additionally, he announced the proposal of a special one-day public forum to allow individuals and groups to present questions, concerns, and suggestions before the policy is officially rolled out. “This platform is not for debate or banter,” the Minister stated. “We are here to listen. Questions may be asked, and while answers may not be given immediately, all concerns will be documented and addressed.” He explained that after the stakeholder engagement process, the policy will be submitted to Cabinet for approval. Where necessary, the Ministry will proceed to Parliament for the passage of new legislation or amendments to existing health sector laws to support the policy’s implementation. The Health Minister emphasized that no policy is perfect at the outset, cautioning against delays caused by the pursuit of perfection before implementation. “If we wait for perfection before implementation, we will never implement any policy,” he said, adding that the Free Primary Health Care Policy presents a critical opportunity to transform healthcare delivery and address longstanding challenges within the health sector. Mr. Akandoh expressed confidence that the policy would significantly improve access to quality healthcare across the country once implementation begins. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith and Hawa Abubakar

Mr. Moh Damush, Chief Executive Officer of the Telecel Group, has emphasized the critical role of digital connectivity, skills development, and innovation in driving Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He made the call when he delivered a message at the Presidential & Business Leaders’ Dialogue, held on Day Three of the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD). The dialogue, held under the theme “Empowering SMEs, Women & Youth in Africa’s Single Market: Innovate. Collaborate. Trade,” took place at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Friday, 6th February, 2026. Mr. Damush mentioned that Africa’s wealth in land, minerals, and talent is only valuable when paired with knowledge, technology, and effective governance. “Resources alone are like seeds kept in a jar — dormant until knowledge and brains turn them into solutions that transform lives,” he said. Mr. Damush underscored that the era of artificial intelligence and digital acceleration has expanded the concept of knowledge beyond classrooms. It now encompasses skills, connectivity, and smart regulations — a combination he described as the engine of “prosperity-fueled growth.” The Telecel CEO argued that AfCFTA’s success will no longer be measured solely by the movement of goods, but by the creation of a digital single market across Africa’s 1.4 billion people. He illustrated this with the example of a young female entrepreneur in Kampala producing natural skincare products who, through digital platforms and simplified trade regulations, can sell to consumers in Lagos, Nairobi, or Kigali without a physical shop. “Connectivity isn’t just an economic tool; it’s an equalizer,” he said, noting that women account for nearly 70 percent of informal cross-border traders and are 17 percent more likely to adopt digital tools when trade barriers fall. Mr. Damush also stressed the importance of involving youth and SMEs, who make up over 60 percent and 90 percent of Africa’s population and businesses, respectively. "They should not only be beneficiaries but builders of Africa’s single market,” he added. At Telecel, Mr. Damush said, the company is advancing connectivity and digital innovation to enable trade and entrepreneurship. Through cross-border payment corridors, Telecel is facilitating regional integration and inclusive growth by making it easier for SMEs to conduct business across borders via mobile money. The company’s initiatives, including the Telecel Digital Academy and Starter Code for Education, equip youth with foundational and advanced digital skills, opening pathways into STEM and technology careers. Additionally, the Africa Startup Initiative provides mentorship, market access, and investment opportunities to early-stage ventures, enabling them to scale and create jobs. Telecel also supports women-led SMEs through its Women in Business initiative, which offers training, digital tools, networking, and financial access through a structured six-pillar ecosystem designed to accelerate female entrepreneurship. Mr. Damush highlighted that much of this work is led by women within Telecel, ensuring that investments create measurable impact. He argued that empowering SMEs, women, and youth is not charity but an economic necessity. “Africa’s single market is not a policy; it is a promise. A promise that innovation will be rewarded, that collaboration will replace fragmentation, and that prosperity will be shared,” he said. Mr. Damush further called for action to ensure that African SMEs scale, women lead, and youth build, adding: “If we do this, Africa will not simply prosper. Africa will redefine prosperity.” Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith and Hawa Abubakar

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak (MP), has called for a coordinated and technology-driven border management system across Africa to support free movement, strengthen security, and boost economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking on Day Two of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), the Interior Minister said integrating border operations across land borders, ports, and airports would enable real-time traceability, risk profiling, and efficient processing of goods and people. According to him, linking national digital identification systems to continental standards aligned with the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy would allow authorities to verify identities quickly, prevent fraud, and facilitate legitimate movement, citing Ghana’s ongoing reforms as a practical example. Mr. Muntaka noted that biometric technologies were not intended for surveillance but rather to build trust through systems that enhance both security and prosperity, while empowering law-abiding travellers and traders. “Our task is not to restrict movement, but to manage it intelligently,” he said, stressing the need for risk-based controls, stronger inter-agency collaboration, and modern border systems capable of separating legitimate trade from illicit activity. He identified non-tariff barriers—such as multiple checkpoints, overlapping institutional mandates, inconsistent documentation requirements, and poor coordination among border agencies—as the greatest challenge facing African traders, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Interior Minister warned that AfCFTA would not achieve its full potential unless security institutions, customs authorities, migration services, and trade regulators moved away from siloed operations toward integrated border management. He disclosed that Ghana is strengthening joint border operations through enhanced information sharing, capacity building for frontline officers, and the deployment of technology-driven clearance and verification systems. He said these reforms were aimed at reducing harassment and delays for traders while improving enforcement effectiveness. Mr. Muntaka underscored that trade facilitation and security were not competing goals but mutually reinforcing priorities. He urged participants to remain guided by the Make Africa Borderless Now initiative, noting that Africa’s integration agenda would only succeed if security, mobility, and economic opportunity advanced together. “When borders are efficient, SMEs grow,” he said, adding that the initiative challenges African leaders to move from rhetoric to results. “As Minister responsible for internal security in Ghana, I stand ready to play my part—not as a gatekeeper of exclusion, but as an architect of safe, inclusive, and prosperous movement across our continent,” he added. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith and Hawa Abubakar

The Amasaman High Court has slashed the prison sentence handed to controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa, ruling that the punishment imposed by the trial court was excessive. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the court maintained her conviction but reduced the custodial sentence to 12 months. The presiding judge explained that the original 15-year sentence with hard labour did not fairly reflect the circumstances of the case and required revision. The court ordered that the new sentence should be calculated from July 3, 2025, when Nana Agradaa was convicted, effectively limiting her time in custody to one year. While stressing that the offence merited punishment, the court underscored the need for balance and proportionality in sentencing decisions, which informed the significant reduction. Nana Agradaa, a former fetish priestess who later rebranded herself as an evangelist, was initially sentenced to 15 years, a ruling that provoked widespread public discussion and legal examination nationwide. The latest decision leaves the conviction intact but substantially reduces the length of her imprisonment. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith and Hawa Abubakar

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has unveiled the Feed the Industry program, a key initiative aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agribusiness sector and promoting value addition across the country’s commodity chains. Addressing Day 2 of the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Thursday, 5th February, 2026, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare emphasized that the program seeks to address raw material supply challenges by ensuring a sustainable flow of quality inputs to Ghanaian industries. "These efforts are intended to create jobs, increase incomes, and strengthen economic resilience,” she said. The Minister stressed the significant role of women and youth in Ghana’s economy, noting that nearly half of all MSMEs in the country are led by women, while Africa’s youth population represents an unparalleled source of innovation and productivity. “Empowering these groups is an economic imperative,” she said. Under the Feed the Industry initiative, the Ministry is actively facilitating stronger linkages between agriculture and industry, addressing underutilized processing capacity, and promoting higher value addition for commodities such as cocoa, shea nuts, cashew, and honey. The program is part of Ghana’s broader industrial strategy, which prioritizes technological adoption, export readiness, and innovation to enhance competitiveness. Since the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in 2021, Ghana has integrated women and youth-led enterprises into regional trade and industrial value chains. Hon. Ofosu-Adjare reported that over 2,800 businesses have been sensitized on export procedures and market access, while more than 155,000 entrepreneurs have received skills training, and over 6,000 startup kits have been distributed to MSMEs. The Ministry has also activated grants and financing mechanisms under the Ghana Economic Transformation Project, backed by the World Bank, to support enterprise upgrading, industrial growth, and private investment excellence. “Women-led enterprises across Ghana are already transforming local resources into high-quality branded exports that generate employment, elevate incomes, and enhance resilience,” the Minister said. Hon. Ofosu-Adjare also outlined four key priorities to maximize the program’s impact: full operationalization of AfCFTA, investment in digital infrastructure and logistics, innovative financing for women and youth-led enterprises, and strengthened public-private partnerships to scale regional value chains. “This is an opportunity to invest in women and youth-led SMEs, prioritize value addition in agribusiness, and collaborate across borders to build a single African market where sustainable prosperity, job creation, and structural transformation are driven by our own people,” she said. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith and Hawa Abubakar

“The vision of Africa as a single, integrated economic space remains unfinished,” Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has stated, stressing the urgent need for Africa to shift from dependency to self-reliance through deeper regional integration and inclusive growth. Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the opening ceremony of the Africa’s Prosperity Dialogues 2026 at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said Africa’s long-standing ambition of economic unity must move beyond aspiration to practical execution if the continent is to unlock shared prosperity. She noted that despite significant progress, Africa remains constrained by fragmented markets, weak intra-continental trade, and structural dependence on raw material exports, trends that continue to limit job creation and industrial growth. According to her, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), headquartered in Accra, provides a historic opportunity to reverse this trajectory by connecting African economies into a single market of about 1.3 billion people. The Vice President emphasised that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for over 80 per cent of employment across Africa, alongside women and young people, must be placed at the centre of the continent’s transformation agenda. She acknowledged the creativity and resilience of Africa’s youth and women entrepreneurs, while highlighting persistent barriers to finance, skills development, mobility, and cross-border market access. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang called for stronger political leadership, coordinated policies, and sustained investment in infrastructure, technology, and skills to translate Africa’s vast potential into tangible economic gains. She cited Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Programme and Big Push infrastructure initiative as deliberate efforts to boost productivity, expand trade, and align national development priorities with those of ECOWAS and the African Union. She urged participants at the Africa’s Prosperity Dialogues to focus on concrete commitments and implementation, noting that Africa’s future would be shaped not by speeches alone, but by actions that deliver jobs, industrial growth, and shared prosperity for its people. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith and Hawa Abubakar

Calls to replace Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 ticket have been questioned by Philip Osei Bonsu, host of Asempa FM’s political talk show Ekosiisen. Mr. Osei Bonsu argued that the party’s post-election review, led by Prof. Mike Ocquaye, cleared the Bawumia–NAPO ticket of responsibility for the party’s 2024 electoral defeat. “If the Ocquaye Committee did not indict Dr. Bawumia or Dr. Prempeh for the loss, then on what basis are people demanding a change?” he asked. “You cannot ignore your own official findings and replace them with speculation and personal ambition.” The Ocquaye Report highlighted structural challenges, governance fatigue, messaging gaps, and broader political dynamics, but made no recommendation to alter the presidential ticket. For Osei Bonsu and other party insiders, recent calls to replace NAPO appear disconnected from facts and driven more by lobbying than reasoned analysis. Scapegoating individuals cleared by the official report, Osei Bonsu warned, risks repeating past mistakes. "We cannot be a party that commissions reports only to discard their findings when they don’t suit certain interests,” he said. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1843eQmCaE/ At the grassroots level, supporters argue that changing a running mate not blamed for defeat would signal a reversal of the party’s own findings. “You don’t fix what the doctor says is not broken,” one constituency executive remarked. Backers of the Bawumia–NAPO ticket emphasize that the Ocquaye Report was intended to guide internal reforms, not fuel internal contestation. They caution that reopening the running mate debate could divert attention from party reorganization, voter engagement, and messaging ahead of 2028. For Philip Osei Bonsu, the matter is one of discipline and consistency. "If we say we believe in institutions, then we must respect their conclusions. The report did not blame the ticket. So why are we trying to change one half of it?” As the NPP looks toward 2028, party insiders say the message is becoming clear: continuity, not change, is the most defensible course if both Bawumia and NAPO were absolved by the Ocquaye Report. Story by: Think News Desk

Ghana’s inflation continued its steady downward trend in January 2026, reinforcing signs of improving macroeconomic stability, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. According to the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the GSS, the CPI rose to 262.3 in January 2026 from 252.6 in January 2025, resulting in a year-on-year (YoY) inflation rate of 3.8 per cent. This means that, on average, prices of goods and services increased by 3.8 per cent over the 12-month period. Dr. Iddrisu Alhassan, Government Statistician, noted that the January 2026 inflation rate represents the 13th consecutive decline in inflation and the lowest rate recorded since the rebasing of prices in 2021. He added that the figure marks a 1.6 percentage point drop from the December 2025 inflation rate of 5.4 per cent and a significant 19.7 percentage point decline from the 23.5 per cent recorded in January 2025. On a month-on-month basis, inflation stood at 0.2 per cent, indicating a marginal increase in the general price level between December 2025 and January 2026. Dr. Alhassan explained that inflation is measured monthly using price data on 307 items in the CPI basket, collected from 8,337 outlets across 57 markets nationwide. The items are organised into 13 divisions, 44 groups, 98 classes, and 156 sub-classes. While the weight reference period remains 2017, the price reference period has been updated to 2021 (2021=100) to reflect the inclusion of the six new regions. He highlighted recent innovations introduced in the CPI release, including reports on the decomposition of inflation into goods and services, analysis of contributions to inflation, annual average inflation trends, and the use of infographics to make price movements more accessible to the public. The report also now includes policy-oriented recommendations to support decision-making by government, businesses, and households. “The sustained decline in inflation from 23.5 per cent in January 2025 to 3.8 per cent in January 2026 signals a clear and sustained shift in price dynamics,” Dr. Alhassan said. “It demonstrates that Ghana is firmly on the path to macroeconomic stability.” The CPI and inflation figures are expected to guide fiscal and monetary policy decisions, as well as inform business planning and household budgeting across the country. Story by: Hawa Abubakar

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated 10 Revenue Enhancement Teams nationwide as part of a bold strategy to improve revenue collection, curb illegal connections, and reduce non-revenue water, Managing Director announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Managing Director said the initiative marks a “decisive turning point” in the company’s transformation, aimed at strengthening finances and improving reliable water delivery to Ghanaians. He noted that while water is a social good, its production and distribution are capital-intensive, requiring steady revenue to fund chemicals, electricity, infrastructure maintenance, and expansion. “Without sound revenue, there can be no sustainable service,” he said. The Managing Director outlined key operational and financial challenges confronting GWL, including rising costs of treatment chemicals, electricity, fuel, and spare parts, as well as aging infrastructure prone to frequent leaks and bursts. Production constraints driven by climate variability, pollution, and rapid urbanisation have further strained supply. National water demand currently stands at about 350 million gallons per day, while existing treatment plants can produce only 220 million gallons, leaving a daily deficit of 130 million gallons. In the Accra–Tema Metropolitan Area, demand exceeds supply by 73 million gallons per day. Customer indebtedness also remains a major concern, with outstanding arrears running into billions of cedis nationwide. According to management, unpaid bills directly limit the company’s ability to maintain infrastructure and expand services. Non-Revenue Water at 52% GWL’s non-revenue water level stood at 52 per cent as of December 2024. This means that out of 220 million gallons supplied daily nationwide, 114 million gallons are unaccounted for. In Accra–Tema, 71 million gallons out of 137 million gallons supplied daily are lost. The losses comprise about 22 per cent technical losses from leakages and bursts, and 78 per cent commercial losses due largely to illegal connections, meter bypassing, billing anomalies, and water theft. Early Results from Pilot Teams To address these challenges, GWL set up three pilot Revenue Enhancement Teams in August 2025. Between August 2024 and December 2025, the teams uncovered 239 illegal connections, raised charges amounting to GH¢8.6 million, and recovered GH¢2.1 million. Encouraged by these results, management has expanded the initiative by adding seven more teams, bringing the total to 10. The Managing Director stressed that the teams are not meant to be punitive. Their mandate includes improving revenue collection, detecting illegal connections, verifying meters, correcting billing anomalies, reducing non-revenue water, and educating customers to encourage voluntary compliance. “They are corrective, protective, and supportive teams. We seek compliance, not confrontation; fairness, not hardship; and sustainability for the benefit of all,” he said. He also highlighted GWL’s ongoing digital transformation, which allows customers to receive bills via SMS and email and make payments through mobile money, bank apps, and USSD platforms. Calling on customers to pay their bills promptly, the Managing Director said every cedi collected goes into chemicals, electricity, maintenance, pipe replacement, network expansion, technology upgrades, and overall service improvement. The inauguration signals GWL’s renewed commitment to protecting revenue and ensuring reliable and equitable water supply across the country. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith