347 Residents in several communities within the Ashanti Region are set to experience a temporary power outage as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes a scheduled emergency maintenance exercise aimed at improving service delivery. According to an official notice issued on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the planned maintenance will take place on Thursday, April […]
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Ashanti U-17 Tournament Hits Fever Pitch As Finals loom
300 Ashanti U-17 Tournament Hits Fever Pitch As Finals looms The Ashanti Region is bracing for a thrilling climax to its maiden U-17 football tournament, as the competition reaches its final stage this weekend with high expectations and rising excitement among football enthusiasts. The youth-centered tournament, spearheaded by Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has […]
Sinare Secures Positive Response on Amnesty Appeal for Ghanaians in Bahrain
236 Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Said Sinare, has announced a positive breakthrough following diplomatic engagements aimed at addressing the welfare of Ghanaian nationals in Bahrain. According to the Ambassador, he paid a courtesy call on the Bahraini Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ali Bin AbdulRahman Bin Ali Al Khalifa, where he formally […]
Amenfi Central MP Opens Door to Constituents for Engagement after Parliamentary Break
295 The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has officially informed constituents of the adjournment of Parliament following the conclusion of the 32nd Sitting of the First Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament under the Fourth Republic. The announcement marks the beginning of a parliamentary recess after an […]
PURC Ashanti Wins Public Confidence with Swift Complaint Resolution
292 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has earned commendation from consumers for its prompt and effective handling of complaints against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), reinforcing public confidence in the Commission’s oversight role. Two residents of Kumasi — Mr. Solomon Dumoah of Meduma and Hon. Nana Yaw Wiredu […]
Horror at Afigya Kwabre: Land Dispute Turns Deadly as landguard’s Hands Chopped off
504 A violent confrontation stemming from a long-standing land dispute has left a man critically injured and properties destroyed in Penteng, a community in the Afigya Kwabre North District of the Ashanti Region. The disturbing incident, which has shocked residents and heightened tensions in the area, reportedly involved a clash between a group of landguards […]
Oforikrom MCE Engages KNUST to Fix Faulty Traffic Lights in Oforikrom
458 The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Oforikrom,Hon Anwel Sadat Ahmed, has announced a decisive intervention to address the persistent challenge of malfunctioning traffic lights within the municipality, pledging swift restoration of order and improved road safety. According to the MCE, his office has formally engaged the expertise of the Physics Department of Kwame Nkrumah […]
Chief Of Staff Julius Debrah Links President Mahama’s Leadership to Nkrumah’s Pan-African Vision
355 The Chief of Staff,Chief Julius Debrah, has drawn a powerful historical parallel between President John Dramani Mahama and Ghana’s founding leader,Dr Kwame Nkrumah, praising the President for what he described as courageous and visionary leadership on the global stage. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd at the Kotoka International Airport on Sunday evening, Hon. Debrah […]
PURC Ashanti Warns Public Against Illegal Transfer of Utility Meters
307 The Ashanti Regional office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a strong caution to residents against the unlawful practice of transferring electricity and water meters from one location to another, describing the act as illegal and potentially dangerous. According to the Commission, utility meters are strictly assigned to specific premises and […]
GFZA Crowns Heritage Month with Culture, Unity and Economic Vision
355 The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has successfully climaxed its 2026 Heritage Month celebration with a colourful event that highlighted Ghana’s cultural heritage and reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to economic growth and national development. The event, held on March 27 under the theme “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope – Celebrating Our Heritage the Free Zones […]









