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ECG Announces Planned Power Outages in Parts of Ashanti Region

434  Residents in several communities within the Ashanti Region will experience temporary power interruptions next week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes planned maintenance works to improve electricity supply. According to ECG, the exercise forms part of ongoing efforts to construct express power lines from Boadi to Kaase to enhance service delivery and […]

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Media -research partnership key to national development-GJA-Ashanti Chairman

499    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr Kofi Adu Domfeh, has called for stronger collaboration between the media and researchers to ensure that scientific findings and research outputs effectively influence public policy and development interventions. According to him, research findings often remain within academic circles and fail to reach […]

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Akatsi South Police Officers Deserve Recognition and Promotion for Outstanding Service – Assembly Member Appeals

505  An Assembly Member for the Wuxor, Have, and Sremanu Electoral Area in the Akatsi South Municipality, Hon. Japhet Festus Gbede, has called on the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to recognize, reward, and promote deserving officers serving within the Akatsi South Municipal Police Command for what he describes as years of exceptional service […]

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KMA Introduces Mechanical Road Sweeper to Boost Sanitation

348  Residents of Kumasi have commended the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) for introducing a mechanical road sweeper as part of efforts to improve sanitation and restore the city’s reputation as the “Garden City” of West Africa. The commendation follows a successful demonstration exercise conducted by sanitation services provider City Experts Group on some of the […]

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No Man Can Hinder What God Has Ordained’ – Tributes Pour in for Chief Dr Julius Debrah As Focus and Service Define His Path Amid Flagbearer Race

465    Chief Dr Julius Debrah, Ghana’s Chief of Staff and respected statesman, is drawing widespread commendation for what many describe as “unshakable focus and service-driven leadership” as discussions around the NDC flagbearer race intensify. In a statement that has since circulated widely, political observers note that Chief Julius Debrah “moves with a focus forged […]

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Two tipper truck operators killed by high tension lines at Atwima Nwabiagya

528  Two individuals have died after a tipper truck they were operating came into contact with a high-tension electricity cable while they were offloading sand at Bokankye in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti region. The victims, a driver and his mate yet to be identified, were operating a sand-winning truck with registration […]

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Forestry Commission Director to Showcase Ghana’s Investment Potential at Global Summit in USA

529  The Executive Director of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Gordon Kofi Sarfo-Adu, is set to represent Ghana at the Africa Agriculture Trade and Investment Summit 2026 in the United States, where he will highlight the country’s growing opportunities in climate-smart forestry and sustainable investment. The summit, scheduled for June […]

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PURC Collaborates with ECG and GRIDCo to Ensure Reliable Power Supply for Consumers During the 2026 FIFA World Cup

489  As the nation prepares for the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is taking proactive steps to safeguard the interests of electricity consumers. To ensure that football fans across the country enjoy an uninterrupted viewing experience, the Commission convened a strategic alignment meeting on Tuesday, 9th June […]

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Abutunso Assembly Member Appeals for Police Post, Highlights Development Achievements

644  The Assembly Member for the Abutunso Electoral Area in the Amansie Central District, Hon. Elvis Nyarko, popularly known as Dan Gote, has appealed to the government to establish a police post at Kente Junction to help combat robbery attacks and improve security within the area. According to him, residents continue to face security challenges […]

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Flooded roads disrupt academic activities at KNUST, leave students stranded

478  Heavy flooding on parts of the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology disrupted movement and academic activities on Thursday morning, leaving many students stranded between halls of residence and lecture venues. The flooding, triggered by a heavy downpour, overwhelmed drainage systems across sections of the campus and rendered several key […]