549 Authorities at the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) have announced plans to digitise key areas of revenue collection, moving Business Operating Permits (BOP) and daily tolls to a cashless system starting September 2026. Management of KMA has indicated that the digitisation drive will cover BOP or licenses, as well as daily tolls for markets, transport […]
Author: Foster Ayisah
COKA ‘Murders’ Kokofu in NPP Ashanti Regional Chairmanship Race
897Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has been elected Chairman of the Ashanti Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), securing a decisive victory over his main contender, Henry Kwabena Kokofu, at the party’s 2026 Ashanti Regional Executives Election. According to the summary sheet of results from the regional delegates conference, COKA […]
Asokwa MP Raises Concern Over Low Turnout At Ashanti Regional NPP Elections
454 The Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asokwa, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, has expressed concern over the slow pace of voting at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Executive Elections, urging delegates yet to vote to proceed to their respective polling centres before the close of polls. The elections, which are […]
Eric Opoku Best Candidate to Lead NDC in 2028 — APP Leader
414 The Founder and Leader of the Action People’s Party (APP), Kenneth Nana Kwame Asamoah, has described the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, as the best candidate to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2028 general election. According to him, Mr Opoku possesses the leadership qualities, humility and strong human relations […]
Alabar Traders Get More Time as KMA Extends Decongestion Deadline
498 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has extended the deadline for the implementation of its planned decongestion exercise at the Alabar Trading Area and other affected parts of the metropolis. The decision follows an engagement between the management of the Assembly and the leadership of the Alabar Motorcycle Association, led by its Public Relations Officer, […]
Tano North Municipality Breaks Ground for 24-Hour Model Market in Duayaw Nkwanta
612 The Tano North Municipal Assembly in the Ahafo Region has officially commenced the construction of a new 24-hour model market at Duayaw Nkwanta, in a major step towards transforming the municipality into a vibrant commercial hub. The sod-cutting ceremony, held on Friday, August 14, 2026, brought together the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tano […]
Alabar Traders Get More Time as KMA Extends Decongestion Deadline
475 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has extended the deadline for the implementation of its planned decongestion exercise at the Alabar Trading Area and other affected parts of the metropolis. The decision follows an engagement between the management of the Assembly and the leadership of the Alabar Motorcycle Association, led by its Public Relations Officer, […]
Atwima Mponua DCE Leads Community Clean-Up Exercise at Anansu
487 The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Mponua in the Ashanti Region, Ibrahim Issahak, has commended residents of Anansu for demonstrating a strong commitment to sanitation and community development. The DCE made the commendation when he joined residents of Anansu yesterday to support a community clean-up exercise organised by the community leadership under the […]
MTTD Clarifies Driver’s Licence Rules: Police Officers Have No Right To Demand Original Licences During Routine Checks
601 The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has clarified the new traffic regulation policies governing the use and verification of drivers’ licences during routine checks. The Head of Research, Education and Training at the MTTD, Alexander Kwaku Obeng, explained that drivers are not required to hand over their original […]
GoldBod CEO to Address National Mining Dialogue 2026 on Sustainable Mining
503 The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., is set to speak at the National Mining Dialogue 2026, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The high-level dialogue, which is expected to attract key players in Ghana’s mining industry, will […]








