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Hon. Abubakar Sedik Clears Massive Refuse Heap at Mankranso Zongo to Safeguard Public Health

188  A massive refuse heap that had accumulated at Bɔɔla Kɛseɛm in Mankranso Zongo has been successfully evacuated and transported to the final disposal site following an intervention by the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South West District, Hon. Abubakar Sedik. The refuse, which had grown into a huge mountainous heap, had become […]

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Alabar Traders Get More Time as KMA Extends Decongestion Deadline

226  The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has extended the deadline for the implementation of its planned decongestion exercise at the Alabar Trading Area and other affected parts of the metropolis. The decision follows an engagement between the management of the Assembly and the leadership of the Alabar Motorcycle Association, led by its Public Relations Officer, […]

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Atwima Mponua DCE Leads Community Clean-Up Exercise at Anansu

277  The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Mponua in the Ashanti Region, Ibrahim Issahak, has commended residents of Anansu for demonstrating a strong commitment to sanitation and community development. The DCE made the commendation when he joined residents of Anansu yesterday to support a community clean-up exercise organised by the community leadership under the […]

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Market Premium:GAUA Members Reject Claims Of Automatic Pay Parity, Demand Evidence -Based Review

221  Four senior university administrators have pushed back against a recent rejoinder on the controversial Market Premium arrangements for Teaching and Non-Teaching Senior Members in public universities, insisting that the debate should focus on evidence-based pay equity rather than occupational hierarchy. The authors — Patrice Dzontoh, Michael Osei Owusu, Confidence Kakraba and Cynthia Ameyaa Oduro […]

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100 recruited to clean Oforikrom under ‘Keep Oforikrom Clean’ campaign

258    The Oforikrom Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region has recruited 100 people to undertake daily sweeping and cleaning exercises along principal streets, major commercial areas and other busy locations within the municipality. The initiative, spearheaded by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Oforikrom, Hon. Anwel Sadat Ahmed, forms part of his “Keep Oforikrom […]

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No Permit, No Temporary Structure — KMA Warns Kumasi Residents

335  The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced measures to strictly enforce planning regulations governing the erection, installation and occupation of temporary structures within the Kumasi Metropolis. The Assembly, in a public notice issued on August 10, 2026, said all temporary structures in the metropolis are required to go through the statutory planning approval process […]

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Behenase community gets four mechanized boreholes to boost access to portable water

315  Residents of Behenase in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region have received a major boost in their access to clean and safe drinking water following the completion and handover of four mechanised boreholes under the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) Pro-Poor Water Project initiative. The four water facilities, which are expected to improve […]

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Boatengkrom Gets 16-Seater Toilet Facility as DCE, NDC Chairman Deliver on Campaign Promise

323  Residents of Boatengkrom in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region are set to benefit from improved sanitation following the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a modern 16-seater public toilet facility. The project, jointly financed by the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South West, Hon. Abubakar Sedik, and […]

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Atwima Nwabiagya South:90% Households Have Toilets-Environmental Officer

328 About 90% of households in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality in the Ashanti Region have access to household toilet facilities, with the Municipal Assembly intensifying efforts to ensure that the remaining households construct their own toilets to help end open defecation. The Municipal Environmental Officer, Mr Prosper Argum, disclosed that nearly 2,150 household toilets […]

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Obuasi West MCE Proposes Responsible Cooperative Mining To Address Illegal Mining In The Municipality

267  The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi West, Hon Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to establish a Community Mining Scheme in parts of the AngloGold Ashanti concession as a sustainable solution to the persistent menace of illegal mining in the municipality. According to her, despite repeated […]