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PURC Ashanti Embarks on Community Regulatory Tour in Selected Communities Around Bibiani

1,291 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has embarked on a community regulatory tour in communities around Bibiani in the Western North Region .  This initiative aims to ensure regulatory compliance from both consumers and utility service providers, promoting a fair and efficient utility service delivery system. Objectives of the […]

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Crows and Transmission Line Disruptions: ECG Implements Measures to Safeguard Power Supply in Ashanti Region

1,196  The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has taken proactive steps to address a growing challenge in the Ashanti Sub-Transmission region: the impact of crows on critical transmission infrastructure. The issue has contributed to frequent outages, causing operational hurdles and inconvenience for consumers across the region. ECG’s Ashanti Sub-Transmission team is working to mitigate the […]

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Desperate Plea: Ashanti Miners Seek Government Intervention

1,334  A group of small-scale miners in Ghana’s Ashanti Region has made a desperate plea to President John Dramani Mahama and Lands Minister ,Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah for immediate assistance. The miners, who are facing dwindling access to mining concessions, are on the brink of losing everything. “We’re losing everything!” exclaimed Felix Yaw Andam, spokesperson […]

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Ashanti Regional Minister Welcomes New GIFEC Regional Manager

1,714  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Solomon Anane, the newly appointed Regional Manager of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC). The meeting marked the beginning of a promising partnership aimed at improving digital access and connectivity across the Ashanti Region. During the meeting, Dr. Amoakohene […]

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Strengthening Business Registration: Ashanti Regional Minister Meets with Registrar of Companies

1,263  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, recently had the honor of receiving the Registrar of Companies of the Republic of Ghana, Maame Samma Peprah, Esq., along with her regional team. The meeting was a significant step towards promoting business registration and economic growth in the region. During the meeting, Dr. Amoakohene commended the […]

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New Era of Security: Ashanti Region Welcomes New GOC

1,569  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, today warmly welcomed Brigadier General Ogaja, the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) for the Ashanti Region and Central Command. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the region’s security landscape, as Brigadier General Ogaja takes the reins from Brigadier General Michael Opoku. During the meeting, Dr. […]

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Empowering the Next Generation: PURC Engages Bekwai Wesley SHS Students

1,561  The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has embarked on an initiative to educate students on the importance of responsible electricity and water usage. Approximately 800 students of Bekwai Wesley Senior High School were engaged through the “I am Young and Responsible” program, which aims to promote sustainable habits and […]

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Reviving Kumawood: A New Chapter for Ghana’s Film Industry

1,929 In a significant step towards revitalizing Ghana’s thriving film industry, a team of key stakeholders in the Kumawood sector has submitted a comprehensive report to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene. The report, a culmination of a strategic brainstorming session held in March, outlines actionable plans to restore Kumawood to its former glory […]

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Amenfi Central Deserves Better: DCE Calls for Development

1,492  The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amenfi Central in the Western Region, Hon. Peter Amponsah, has expressed his commitment to bridging the infrastructure deficit in the district. During an interview with Punch newspaper, Hon. Amponsah emphasized the need for physical developmental projects to catch up with other districts. He lamented the dilapidated state of […]