Tag Archives: ASHANTI

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 …

The Ashanti people of Ghana are noted for their industrious nature and rich culture. A number of Ashantis have made great strides in the field of business and commerce, both locally and even on the international stages. A post shared by The Asante Nation on Facebook highlights the achievements of …

A member of the NDC in the Asawase Constituency, Fatiu Salihu, has petitioned the National Democratic Congress in the Ashanti Region to suspend and call to order, the member of Parliament for Asawase constituency, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak for taking legal action against 11 executives of the constituency. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka …