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VORSAG-UCC at 30: PIWAK CEO Calls for Greater Impact and Entrepreneurial Leadership

184  The Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Group of Companies, Dr. Prince Nelson Mortoti, has called on members and alumni of the Volta Region Students Association of the University of Cape Coast (VORSAG-UCC) to focus on creating lasting impact and embracing entrepreneurship as the association marks its 30th anniversary. Delivering the keynote address as Chairman […]

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GFZA Seeks Parliamentary Support to Strengthen Free Zones Scheme

220  The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has called for stronger legislative and policy support to enhance the competitiveness of Ghana’s Free Zones Scheme and accelerate the country’s industrialisation agenda. The call was made when the Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism paid a working visit to the Authority’s head office in Accra […]

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Concerned Youth of Asante Condemns Political Interference in Chieftaincy Matters

220  The Concerned Youth of Asante has expressed concern over what it describes as increasing political and administrative interference in chieftaincy matters across the country, warning that such actions could undermine peace, stability and confidence in traditional institutions. Addressing a press conference, the President of the group, Nana Agyenim Boateng, popularly known as Gyataba, alleged […]

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29 Companies Paid a total sum of GHS 44.9million to NLA, while KGL Paid GHS 173million for the 2025 Financial Year

104  Despite the good works of KGL in the Ghanaian ecosystem, there has been several attempts by Fourth Estate led by Sulemana Braimah to deliberately undermine the image of KGL. However, according to Mr. Foster Ayisah, the Managing Editor of the Punch Newspaper and Broadcastergh.com, the constant attacks on KGL by Sulemana Braimah and Fourth […]

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Reject Pay-for-Awards Culture — SIGA Boss

282  The Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Michael Kpessa-Whyte, has cautioned public officials against participating in award schemes that require payment or sponsorship as a condition for recognition, describing such practices as a threat to integrity and accountability in public service. In a strongly worded statement, Prof. Kpessa-Whyte disclosed that he […]

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Ridge Nhyiaeso Residents, students Join National Sanitation Day Exercise

220  Residents of the Ridge Nhyiaeso Electoral Area in the Kumasi Metropolis have participated in a massive clean-up exercise as part of activities marking this year’s National Sanitation Day, reaffirming their commitment to environmental cleanliness and public health. The exercise, which brought together residents, students, assembly staff and other stakeholders, was led by the Assembly […]

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GNAT Chairman Calls for Six-Month Maternity Leave for Female Teachers

298  The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Professor Elvis Binney, has appealed to the government to extend maternity leave for female teachers from the current three months to six months to promote the welfare of working mothers and improve childcare outcomes. According to him, extending maternity leave would provide […]

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Kath strike impasse resolved after crunch talks with regional minister

672  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has announced a breakthrough in efforts to end the industrial action by doctors, nurses and midwives at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital following a high-level meeting with leaders of the affected health professional groups. The emergency meeting, held on Sunday, June 7, brought together the leadership of […]

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NDC Ashanti Rejects Power Theft Allegation Against Regional Minister

397  The Ashanti Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly dismissed allegations that the Ashanti Regional Minister was involved in the illegal use of electricity at a property in Ahinsan, describing the claims as false, malicious and politically motivated. In a statement issued on June 5, 2026, and signed by the Ashanti […]