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Mankranso DCE Joins Baneɛkrom Muslims for Ramadan Prayers, Reaffirms Commitment to District Development

286  The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Ahafo Ano South West District in the Ashanti Region, Abubakar Sedik, has joined members of the Muslim community at the Baneɛkrom Central Mosque in a solemn act of worship and reflection as part of activities marking the holy month of Ramadan. The visit formed part of the […]

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PIWAK Natural Health CEO Backs KMA’s Salt Reduction Policy to Combat Hypertension

352  The Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Natural Health, Dr Prince Nelson Mortoti, has strongly endorsed the decision by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to prohibit the open display of salt in food establishments across the metropolis, describing the policy as a bold and necessary step toward protecting public health. The new regulation, announced by […]

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Kofi Adade Foundation Promises School Kits for Top BECE Candidates in Atwima Kwanwoma

458In a move aimed at motivating academic excellence and supporting the educational aspirations of young learners, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kofi Adade Foundation, Kofi Adade, has announced a special reward package for outstanding candidates who will excel in the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Under the initiative, candidates who achieve aggregates ranging […]

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Atwima Nwabiagya North Beneficiaries Receive Start-Up Equipment Under National Apprenticeship Programme

413  A new chapter in youth empowerment and skills development has begun in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality as beneficiaries of the pilot phase of Ghana’s National Apprenticeship Program (NAP) have received equipment to commence their vocational training. The initiative, spearheaded by the government under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama, is designed to reduce […]

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Afigya Kwabre South Storms Ashantifest U-17 Semifinals After Thrilling Quarterfinal Victory

459  The Under-17 football team of the Afigya Kwabre South District has delivered an impressive performance at the ongoing Ashantifest, securing a memorable victory over the team from Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly in the quarterfinal stage of the Ashantifest Inter-District Under-17 Football Competition. The thrilling encounter, played at the Afigya Kwabre District Stadium, saw the […]

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Ejisu MCE Calls on Public to Join Final Farewell for Mother, Mrs. Esther Mensah

521  The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ejisu, in the Ashanti Region, Deaconess Jerryne Asante, has extended a heartfelt invitation to family members, friends, sympathizers and the general public to attend the final funeral rites of her beloved mother, Mrs. Esther Mensah, affectionately known as Opoosuo / Akua Addai. The late Mrs. Mensah, who passed […]

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PURC Announces Reduction in Electricity and Water Tariffs Effective April 1

588  Consumers across Ghana are set to benefit from reduced electricity and water tariffs following a downward review announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) as part of its 2026 second-quarter tariff assessment. The Commission disclosed that electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.81 percent, while water tariffs will be reduced by […]

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KMA  Announces New Salt Reduction Policy to Combat Rising Hypertension

505  The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, has announced a new policy aimed at reducing excessive salt consumption in food establishments across the city as part of efforts to tackle the growing incidence of hypertension among residents. The initiative, introduced by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), will prohibit the open display of salt on […]

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Chief of Staff Calls for Stronger Data Coordination to Drive Evidence-Based Governance

443  The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, has called for stronger coordination in the collection, management and use of government data to support effective governance and national development. He made the call at a ceremony in Accra where the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with […]

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Anti-Corruption and Its Implications for Development Planning and Public Resource Management

250  The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission, Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has emphasised that tackling corruption and promoting strong national values are essential for Ghana’s development, warning that weak ethical standards continue to undermine the effective use of public resources. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in the North East Region, he indicated that […]