671 The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) recently held a sensitization workshop for media professionals in the Ashanti region. The workshop focused on launching a Media Guide on Illicit Financial Flows, Progressive Taxation, and Domestic Resource Mobilisation. The guide provides journalists with tools to break down complex fiscal topics, promoting accurate and impactful reporting. GIBA […]
Politics
Order in the Streets: KMA Targets Unlicensed Commercial Vehicles
688 Authorities at the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) are determined to end the operation of commercial vehicles that do not belong to accredited and licensed unions, and thus operate under the ‘Waawaa’ transport system in Kumasi. By September 19, 2025, the KMA will also introduce an obligatory Destination Indicator sticker, which shall restrict all commercial […]
Oti Region MMDCEs mourn after Z9 Helicopter Crash Claims 8 Lives
1,030 In the wake of a devastating helicopter crash, the Oti Region is in mourning. The Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), spearheaded by Hon. Prosper Kwaku Addo, the Municipal Chief Executive of Krachi West, and the Dean of MMDCEs for the Oti Region, are leading the tributes for the eight individuals lost in the […]
Krachi East MCE Champions Community Welfare with Significant Rice Donation to Widows
3,305 In a remarkable display of compassion and community leadership, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Krachi East has undertaken a significant initiative by donating numerous bags of rice to widows in Dambai and several other communities. This generous act is a direct response to the needs of vulnerable members of the community, providing them […]
Kwadaso Municipal Assembly Holds Solemn Funeral for Eight Government Officials
1,996 The Kwadaso Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti region held a solemn funeral ceremony on Friday, August 15, 2025, to honor the eight government officials who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash. The deceased include: Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology,Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy […]
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah Thanks Nation for Outpouring of Condolences
2,169 The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the nation and international leaders for the overwhelming show of solidarity and condolences following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several beloved individuals. In a heartfelt message, Hon Julius Debrah conveyed the appreciation of H.E John Dramani Mahama for the […]
“Shame on you, death, you have not won” – Wife of Sergeant Ernest Addo pays tribute
1,555 The wife of the late Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, one of the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, delivered a moving tribute during the interdenominational state funeral on Friday, August 15. Married for only a month, the grieving widow recounted her final conversation with her husband on […]
Commercial drivers to protest over deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam road
1,661 Commercial transport operators are demanding urgent repairs to the Pokuase–Nsawam road, describing the current state as deplorable and dangerous for motorists, commuters, and residents along the stretch. In a statement issued on August 14, the operators said the poor condition of the road has made it nearly impassable, increasing operational costs due to frequent […]
Amenfi Central MP Supports Persons with Disabilities
809 The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central in the Western Region , Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has demonstrated her commitment to inclusive development by undertaking a remarkable initiative to support persons with disabilities in the district. In collaboration with the Amenfi Central District Assembly and the Department of Social Welfare, Hon. Cudjoe has donated […]
KMA Boss embarks on surprise tour to assess city’s condition
4,598 Kumasi Mayor Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi has embarked on a surprise tour to assess the city’s conditions and implement measures to improve infrastructure and sanitation. Accompanied by Metro Coordinating Director Mr. Francis Dwira Darko, heads of departments, security operatives, and metro guards, the Mayor visited key locations, including Abinkyi thoroughfare road, Adehyee Market, Apagyafie […]