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Dirty Business: Cattle Rearers Held Accountable for Stream Pollution

1,255  In a significant step towards environmental protection, seven cattle rearers were prosecuted for engaging in noxious trade after dumping waste from their cattle operations into the Moshie Zongo stream. Despite several warnings to stop the practice, they failed to comply, leading to their arraignment before the court. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Environmental […]

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Seidu Agongo and his ALIVE Industries redeem GHS500,000 pledge to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

1,595  Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has fulfilled a pledge of GHS500,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a move to support the country’s growing dialysis needs. Alhaji Agongo, who is also the founder and owner of Alive Industries, made the donation at the Ministry of Health in Accra, together with his management. […]

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PURC Ashanti Embarks on Community Regulatory Tour in Selected Communities Around Bibiani

1,462 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has embarked on a community regulatory tour in communities around Bibiani in the Western North Region .  This initiative aims to ensure regulatory compliance from both consumers and utility service providers, promoting a fair and efficient utility service delivery system. Objectives of the […]

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Crows and Transmission Line Disruptions: ECG Implements Measures to Safeguard Power Supply in Ashanti Region

1,338  The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has taken proactive steps to address a growing challenge in the Ashanti Sub-Transmission region: the impact of crows on critical transmission infrastructure. The issue has contributed to frequent outages, causing operational hurdles and inconvenience for consumers across the region. ECG’s Ashanti Sub-Transmission team is working to mitigate the […]

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Desperate Plea: Ashanti Miners Seek Government Intervention

1,495  A group of small-scale miners in Ghana’s Ashanti Region has made a desperate plea to President John Dramani Mahama and Lands Minister ,Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah for immediate assistance. The miners, who are facing dwindling access to mining concessions, are on the brink of losing everything. “We’re losing everything!” exclaimed Felix Yaw Andam, spokesperson […]

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Ashanti Regional Minister Welcomes New GIFEC Regional Manager

1,922  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Solomon Anane, the newly appointed Regional Manager of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC). The meeting marked the beginning of a promising partnership aimed at improving digital access and connectivity across the Ashanti Region. During the meeting, Dr. Amoakohene […]

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Strengthening Business Registration: Ashanti Regional Minister Meets with Registrar of Companies

1,466  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, recently had the honor of receiving the Registrar of Companies of the Republic of Ghana, Maame Samma Peprah, Esq., along with her regional team. The meeting was a significant step towards promoting business registration and economic growth in the region. During the meeting, Dr. Amoakohene commended the […]

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New Era of Security: Ashanti Region Welcomes New GOC

1,786  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, today warmly welcomed Brigadier General Ogaja, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) for the Ashanti Region and Central Command. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the region’s security landscape, as Brigadier General Ogaja takes the reins from Brigadier General Michael Opoku. During the meeting, Dr. […]