SML

GHS3 Billion lie: OSP goes after SML

GHS 3 billion lie: The Fourth Estate’s investigative story on SML wins another award

Claim of tackling under declaration, diversion and dilution was just an advertisement – SML

High Court slaps cost on SML, throws out case against The Fourth Estate

MFWA requests full KPMG report on GRA/SML contract from Presidency

GRA failed to obtain PPA, Parliamentary approval for contracts with SML – KPMG audit finds

GHS3 Billion lie: OSP commences investigation into SML contract

We did not play any role in the award of ‘shady’ SML contract – Minerals Commission

The GHS3 billion lie: Ministry of Finance rejects The Fourth Estate’s request for SML contracts

The GH₵3 billion lie: We are confident KPMG will vindicate us – SML

Latest Podcast

After spending billions on streetlighting, why are Ghana’s streets still dark?

Most of Ghana’s major roads and streets are persistently dark at night. This is despite the fact that Ghanaians pay a 3 percent energy levy on their electricity bills. Investigations by The Fourth Estate found that, the Energy Ministry between 2023 and 2025 awarded street lighting contracts worth eight billion Ghana cedis – mostly without competitive bidding. On this episode of the podcast, we go behind the numbers to discuss why Ghana’s streets remain dark despite the billions awarded in contracts.