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PhD Mentorship: The Impactful Contributions of Prof. Raymond Dziwornu

230  One of the most difficult aspects of academia is a university’s capacity to admit and subsequently produce PhD graduates every four (4) years. It takes quality leadership, couple with the right administrative strategies, to provide enabling environment for PhD students to complete their studies and graduate. When UPSA started its PhD programmes, the number […]

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Ashanti launches region-wide desilting campaign to curb flooding

428  The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has launched a sustained region-wide desilting and dredging campaign aimed at preventing floods and improving sanitation across the region. The exercise, which coincided with the Regional Sanitation Day, was launched at the Dichemso-Airport Roundabout stream in Kumasi by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, in collaboration with the […]

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GFZA Assures Support After Melcom Warehouse Fire

481  The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr. Mary Awusi, has assured businesses operating within the Tema Export Processing Zone (EPZ) of the Authority’s commitment to strengthening fire safety and emergency response following the recent fire outbreak at the Melcom warehouse. Leading a management delegation to inspect the affected facility […]

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Residents Hail Progress on Kumasi-Anwiankwanta Road Project

402  Residents along the Kumasi–Obuasi Highway have commended Kofi Job Constructions Limited for the quality and pace of ongoing rehabilitation works on the Kumasi–Anwiankwanta stretch of the road. The contractor, which resumed work a few weeks ago, has made significant progress, particularly with the construction of drainage systems to improve stormwater flow and protect the […]

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PURC Intensifies Virtual Monitoring to Improve Utility Services in Ashanti

437  The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has intensified its virtual monitoring of electricity and water services by creating more than 40 WhatsApp platforms to facilitate the prompt resolution of consumer complaints across the region. The initiative forms part of the Commission’s efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve service delivery […]

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500 Extension Officers to Boost Feed Ghana Programme

554  A total of 500 Agricultural Extension Officers under the Feed Ghana Brigade are set to graduate from the Tesano Police Training School as part of government efforts to strengthen agricultural extension services and boost food production across the country. The officers have undergone specialised training to support the implementation of the government’s Feed Ghana […]

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Joana Gyan Urges Africa to Take Calculated Risks on Development Financing

262  The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has called on African countries to adopt a pragmatic approach to financing critical infrastructure, urging governments to take “calculated risks” in accessing development funding while ensuring transparency and accountability. Hon. Gyan Cudjoe made the remarks during the 2026 Africa Days Forum held in […]

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Offinso North Assembly supports 122 PWDs with Common Fund

628  A total of 122 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti Region have benefited from the 2025 fourth-quarter allocation of the Persons with Disabilities Common Fund, aimed at improving their livelihoods and promoting economic independence. The beneficiaries received cash, vocational equipment, educational support and medical assistance during a presentation […]

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Prayer, Unity Key to National Development — Bibiani MCE

266    The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, Mr Sebastian Obeng, has called on Ghanaians to embrace unity, forgiveness and peace as the country continues to recover from recent disasters and works towards sustainable national development. He made the call during the observance of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held at Bibiani […]

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I switched to NDC because of Agyekum Kufour-Bomfa Chief

288  The Chief of Bomfa in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, Nana Kwaku Twumasi, has publicly declared that his decision to leave the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was influenced by what he described as disappointment with the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor. Speaking […]