372 The Municipal Chief Executive for Tepa, Kwasi Adusei, has firmly denied allegations that he demanded 14 billion old Ghana cedis from miners in connection with the ongoing dispute over the Mfante Community Mining Scheme, describing the claims as false, damaging, and deeply troubling. The allegations, which emerged during a recent press engagement by […]
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ECG Announces Emergency Maintenance Exercise Across Parts of Ashanti Region
435 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 […]
Amenfi Central MP Opens Door to Constituents for Engagement after Parliamentary Break
351 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
349 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
560 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
530 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 […]
PURC Ashanti Warns Public Against Illegal Transfer of Utility Meters
387 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
412 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 […]
Manso- Tontokrom Miners Support Ashantifest Street Art Initiative with Generous Donation
456 In a commendable display of community spirit and support for youth-driven creativity, miners from Manso Tontokrom in the Manso Edubia Constituency of the Ashanti Region have donated assorted items to bolster the ongoing street art programme under Ashantifest 2026. The donation, spearheaded by local mining leader Okomfo Kwadae, forms part of efforts to support […]
Eight Suspects Nabbed Over Nkenkaasu–Darso Highway Robberies
401 The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has arrested eight persons suspected to be behind a series of highway robberies along major road networks within the Ashanti and adjoining regions. According to police reports, the suspects are linked to a robbery attack that occurred on January 29, 2026, at about 8:00 a.m. along the Nkenkaasu–Darso […]









