Tag Archives: ASHANTI

Kumasi based OTEC 102.9 FM’s reporter, Jacob Agyenim Boateng, branded in media circles as (Nana Kokooto) has been honored by the Ashanti Regional chapter of the Ghana Journalist Association ((GJA), for his impactful contribution to media  development in the  Region and Ghana at large. The seasoned reporter was awarded with …

The host of Onua TV’s morning show, Captain Smart has criticised the Minister of Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh over the purported leasing of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to a private entity. The media personality believes that the country is going to lose out big time should the TOR leasing agreement proceed. …

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has accused the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of harassing its members in the Ashanti Region. At a stakeholder meeting organised by the Chamber of Automobile Dealership Ghana (CODEG) in collaboration with the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority …

The management of AngloGold Ashanti has clarified media reports about some illegal miners who have allegedly been trapped in one of its mining shafts at Anwiam in the Obuasi East district. In a press release issued on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, the mining firm explained that the miners who used …

Renowned historian Prof. Sarfo Kantanka has brought forth illuminating insights into the history of the Ashanti Kingdom, shedding light on its preexistence prior to the formation of Ghana as a nation. Prof. Kantanka’s research reveals the existence of various states predating Ghana, with Asanteman emerging through the consolidation of these …

Some members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region are up in arms against the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known in political circles as Napo, and who doubles as the Minister for Energy, over his recent comments at Kumawu where he …

The Member of Parliament for Ejura-Sekyedumase in the Ashanti Region, Mohammed Bawa Braimah is urging the national executives of the party to set up a parallel campaign structure in the Ashanti Region or lose the 2024 general election. The MP who was retained in Saturday’s parliamentary primaries has accused the …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified, the Ashanti Region as one of the epicenters of the rabies disease in Ghana. According to GHS the data available to them show that Ashanti Region recorded the most rabies cases followed by the Greater Accra Region. This was disclosed during sensitisation program …

An 8-year-old girl lost her life in a petrol explosion at her home in Fahiakobo, Amansie South District, in the Ashanti Region. Vebu Eva, a primary 2 pupil, was burnt beyond recognition in the inferno that engulfed her room on Monday night, around 8pm. She rushed to the room to …

Progress on three major projects in the Ashanti Region have come to a stand-still due to lack of funds. These projects include phase two of the Kumasi International Airport and Kejetia Central Market and the 500-bed capacity maternity and children block at the KATH. The Mayor of Kumasi Samuel Pyne …