Ghana Business Roundup: GWL Revenue Enforcement, Motor Insurance Hikes, and DVLA Price Clarifications

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has intensified its revenue protection efforts, imposing GH¢8.6 million in penalties following the discovery of over 239 illegal water connections nationwide. Managing Director Adam Mutawakilu revealed that the utility provider has already recovered GH¢2.1 million as part of a broader campaign to reduce non-revenue water, which currently stands at 52%. To sustain this momentum, GWL has launched 10 dedicated Revenue Enhancement Teams equipped with new vehicles to conduct audits and identify theft, which ranges from meter tampering to unauthorized commercial extensions. These teams are tasked with ensuring operational and financial transformation through compliance and customer engagement.

In the insurance sector, the National Insurance Commission (NIC) has approved a marginal increase in motor insurance tariffs effective February 16, 2026. This adjustment for all non-life policyholders is driven by current economic developments and is designed to ensure that insurance companies remain financially capable of meeting their claims obligations. While the industry has been directed to update its databases and strictly adhere to the new rates, concerns remain about the potential ripple effects on commercial driving costs and ongoing public transport fare negotiations. The NIC emphasized that this move is essential for the long-term stability of the insurance market.

Finally, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is taking steps to curb the exploitation of vehicle owners by clarifying the official costs of DV registration plates. CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey confirmed that the legal cost of a DV plate is fixed at GH¢417.25, countering reports of unauthorized intermediaries charging as much as GH¢1,500. By reinforcing that only registered car dealerships and recognized garages are authorized to issue these plates, the DVLA aims to eliminate unscrupulous middlemen and ensure a transparent registration process. Collectively, these developments across the water, insurance, and transportation sectors highlight a broader national effort to regularize revenue streams and protect consumers from inflated costs.