445 Farmers and the youth of adjoining communities in the Dwenewoho enclave in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District of Ashanti Region have petitioned the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to intervene and control the wanton destruction of the environment through illegal mining activities in the area. Reports indicate that farmers and the youth are stranded […]
Author: Foster Ayisah
Asantehene leads discussions with British Museum over regalia taken from Ashantis
395 The Asantehene Otumfuo, Osei Tutu II last Thursday held discussions with the leadership of The British Museum about regalia items taken from the Ashanti, particularly after the Battle of Amoaful or The Ashanti War of 1874 with the British. As part of his working visit to London, he also requested areas of contemporary cultural […]
MTN GlobalConnect rebrands as ‘Bayobab’ to strengthen its commitment to digitally connecting Africa
511MTN GlobalConnect announced an important step in the evolution of its business through the unveiling of its new name and positioning – Bayobab. The brand reveal took place at International Telecommunications Week (ITW) Conference in Washington DC, attended by over 6000 delegates from across the digital wholesale telecoms community. The new identity, Bayobab, represents the […]
Start writing your handover notes – Mahama tells NPP government
491 The National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer John Dramani Mahama says the NPP government has failed and must be prepared to bow out at the 2024 elections. He said the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government must start preparing their handing over notes and ready to account to the people of Ghana for their stewardship. The NDC flagbearer who was […]
People do not forgive in politics – Muntaka reveals
929 The Member of Parliament of Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has reiterated the significance of uniting the rank and file of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after the just-ended primaries. The lawmaker believes many contenders, especially, incumbent legistors are aggrieved by how some executives allegedly connived to get them voted out. In view of that, […]
Hold me accountable if I fail to execute my promises – Mahama
484 The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has tasked Ghanaians to hold him accountable should he fail to execute his promises to them if he gets elected in the 2024 elections. He expressed certainty that he will be able to fulfill every promise he has made and called on Ghanaians […]
Public transport operators reduce fares by 10% from May 17
417Following continuous reduction in prices of petroleum products in recent weeks, transport operators have agreed to review fares downwards effective Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The decision was announced in a statement released by the Road Transport Operators on Monday, May 15. In a statement jointly signed by the General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport […]
KATH doctors perform successful surgery on four-legged child
474She was scared and went into a state of depression when she saw her new baby. This is the story of a mother of a polymelia baby girl who has successfully undergone surgery at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Baby Adepa, as we have chosen to call her was born […]
We’ll resolve all outstanding issues in 4 constituencies in Ashanti Region – NDC
796The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will work to resolve all outstanding issues in four constituencies in the Ashanti Region to make way for internal elections to be conducted. Delegates in the Manhyia South Constituency did not take part in the NDC’s presidential and parliamentary primaries held over the weekend following […]
Truck driver burnt to death in fatal accident at Juaso
557The charred body of a driver has been deposited at a morgue after he was burnt beyond recognition when a truck he was driving somersaulted and caught fire. The truck with registration number GS 5246-10 which was carrying bags of cashew veered off the road after the driver lost control at the Juaso section on […]