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PROGRESS ON UHAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPUS AND NEW STEM SHS PROJECT SIGNALS DEVELOPMENT IN HOHOE
The Volta Regional Political Coordinator, Hon. Ben-Habib Sikiru Abibu, has commended the steady progress of educational infrastructure projects in the Hohoe Municipality following a visit to the permanent campus of the School of Public Health of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) at Fodome. During the visit, Hon. Ben-Habib Sikiru Abibu expressed satisfaction…
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MAWULEME MOVEMENT PAYS COURTESY CALL ON VOLTA REGIONAL MINISTER
The Mawuleme Movement, a voluntary group committed to promoting sanitation and environmental cleanliness, paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, to formally introduce the group and brief him on their activities within the region. The delegation, led by Mr. Prince Yao Amevi, highlighted the group’s ongoing sanitation campaigns, community clean-up…
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NCPTA Demands dismissal, prosecution and Delisting of Bole SHS Teacher over allerged sexually misconduct
The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has advocated for the dismissal, prosecution, and permanent exclusion from the teaching profession of a teacher at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region due to allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student. This demand arises following the circulation of a viral video purportedly depicting the…
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Special Prosecutor declared Ken Ofori-Atta “Wanted” again after US court grants him “Green Card” permanent residency
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has once again declared former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, wanted, despite reports that a United States immigration court has granted his I-485 petition, allowing him to proceed with obtaining lawful permanent resident status, commonly known as a Green Card. The OSP has clarified that it is not involved…
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HO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY ROAD DIVERSION OVER CULVERT RECONSTRUCTION
The Ho Municipal Assembly has announced a temporary road diversion along the stretch from HTU Junction to Nogora Junction to allow for the repair and reconstruction of a culvert that has caved in on the route. According to the Assembly, the diversion has become necessary to ensure the safety of motorists, commuters, pedestrians, and other…
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DORFOR TRADITIONAL COUNCIL QUEEN MOTHERS CALL ON VOLTA REGIONAL MINISTER
The Queen Mothers of the Dorfor Traditional Council, led by Togbe Kokloko Ananze T XIII, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, at the Volta Regional Residency in Ho. The visit formed part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between traditional authorities and government in promoting development,…
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LEGAL THROWBACK: WHEN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE WAS A CRIME IN GHANA
Did you know that until 2023, a person who attempted suicide in Ghana could be arrested, prosecuted, and imprisoned? Under Section 57(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), attempted suicide was classified as a misdemeanour. A person who survived a suicide attempt could therefore face criminal prosecution in addition to the emotional, psychological,…
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SIX (6) SUSPECTS AND RINGLEADER ARRESTED IN MILITARY DISGUISE AT ILLEGAL MINING SITE
The Nkawie Divisional Operation Command led by ASP Mr Noah Yakpah and Chief inspector Fosu and his Men has apprehended five suspects along with their ringleader for allegedly posing as military personnel and conducting illegal operations at a mining site. The incident occurred at an active mining site near Kotokoum in the Atwima Mponua District.…
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16-year-old girl narrats how she was traffick and forced into prostitution
Emotions ran high at the Lagos State Police Command when a 16-year-old girl, Chidinma, narrated how she was trafficked from Imo State to Lagos and forced into prostitution for four months, during which she was made to sleep with 30 men daily, repeatedly beaten and denied payment. The teenager, who said she was originally learning…
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POLICE INTERCEPT OVER 5,000 PARCELS OF SUSPECTED NARCOTICS ON TEMA–AKOSOMBO HIGHWAY
Police officers from the Volta Regional capital, Ho, in collaboration with their counterparts in Tema, have successfully intercepted 5,039 wrapped parcels suspected to contain narcotic drugs at Afienya on the Tema–Akosombo Highway. The suspected substances, concealed within 63 maxi sacks, were being transported in a Howo China tipper truck bearing the registration number GN 2287-24.…
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Central Regional Minister Threatens Action Against MMDCEs Who Manage Projects via Phone Calls
The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah has issued a stern warning to metropolitan, municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) within the region. He ordered them to stop managing ongoing government projects solely through phone calls from their offices, emphasizing that active field oversight is a strict requirement. He made these during a…
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NADMO Calls for Construction of Safer Bridge Following Akuse Flood Tragedy
Following the unfortunate incident at the C4 section of the Akuse Rice Farms, the Technical Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Mr. Daniel Teye, has urgently called for measures to enhance safety in the region. Mr. Teye has reported that initial investigations suggest the victims were attempting to cross a bridge that had…
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𝐊𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
The Municipal Director of Health Services, Mr. Emmanuel Kona, alongside members of the Municipal Health Management Team and engineers from the Municipal Assembly, conducted a working visit to various health facilities within the municipality. The purpose of this visit was to evaluate the current state of infrastructure and identify facilities requiring renovation or reconstruction. The…
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President Mahama inaugurates “GNRF”
His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has formally inaugurated the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), thereby fulfilling a significant commitment outlined in the manifesto. The GNRF extends beyond being merely an academic fund; it serves as a strategic national instrument aimed at enhancing productivity, fostering industrialization, promoting innovation, and supporting sustainable development. By funding research…
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Three individuals are feared missing after heavy flooding sweeps away a pickup truck at Akuse Rice Farms.
A tragic incident has reportedly taken place at the C4 section of the Akuse Rice Farms near the Korean Farms area, following heavy rainfall in the region. Preliminary information indicates that nine workers—eight men and one woman—from Afienya were traveling in a 4×4 pickup truck around midnight. They were on their way to load vegetables…
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NDC has lost absolute control of governance – Afenyo Markin
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the government of failing to maintain control over the nation’s governance, asserting that internal conflicts among government appointees are diverting attention from critical national issues that necessitate immediate intervention. This criticism was articulated by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, during parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, June 16. He expressed…
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Mfantsipim SHS final-year student commits suicide
A 17-year-old final-year student from Mfantsipim Senior High School in Cape Coast has tragically died by suicide, as confirmed by the Central Regional Police Command. The deceased, identified as Emmanuel Arthur, was discovered in an unfinished building located in Ola North, a suburb of Cape Coast, following a report from a carpenter working at the…
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Ministry of Finance Inaugurates Governing Board of the Internal Audit Agency
In a strategic move to improve value for money in public financial management, the Ministry of Finance has inaugurated a nine-member Governing Board for the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) to revise the Internal Audit Agency Act 2003 and implement major reforms in the Internal Audit Agency. The move forms part of efforts to reduce audit…
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Sugarcane farmers call off protest, set July deadline for government action on Komenda Sugar Factory
The Sugarcane Farmers Association of Ghana (SUFAG) has decided to suspend its planned demonstration against the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026. In a statement released on Sunday, June 14, the association indicated that this decision was the result of a high-level intervention and preliminary discussions…
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BURKINA FASO MILITARY GOVERNMENT HAS REPORTEDLY DELIVERED OVER 17.4 BILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2026. NO IMF
While certain African governments spend years attending donor conferences to solicit development funds, Captain Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso has recently inaugurated three modern toll stations valued at 17.4 billion. This achievement was realized by a nation that expelled foreign military forces, reclaimed its gold mines, and chose to rely on its own capabilities. These…
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North Tongu MP, DCE support Peki – Tsame accident Victims GH₵110,000 for Medical assistance
The District Chief Executive for North Tongu, Honorable Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honorable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has extended substantial support to the victims of the unfortunate Peki-Tsame road accident who are currently receiving treatment at the Ho Teaching Hospital. On…
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Ghana is incurring a loss of Gh₵6.2 billion due to inadequate waste management, and the lack of government intervention could result in even greater financial consequences.
While national discussions continue to focus on issues such as debt, taxation, energy, and infrastructure, a much less visible crisis is quietly draining billions of cedis from Ghana’s economy each year. According to a recent study conducted by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, the nation incurs…
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Family Allegedly Refuses to Bury Relative, Leaves Casket in Bush Over Claims He Abandoned His Hometown
Residents of Kumasi have been left astounded following an incident where a family reportedly abandoned the casket of a deceased relative in a bush, allegedly refusing to proceed with the burial. An eyewitness reported that family members claimed the deceased had spent numerous years abroad and rarely returned home or engaged in family and community…
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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR THE MURDER OF UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST STUDENT
The Ghana Police Service has arrested suspect Michael Mensah aged 39, for the murder of Innocentia Atsufui Avinu. The suspect was arrested by the IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team on 15th June 2026 at about 1915 hours at the Pedu Lorry Station, Cape-Coast, following sustained intelligence-led operations. Preliminary investigation has revealed that on 11th…
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MISSING FETISH PRIEST FOUND UNCONSCIOUS AFTER THREE-DAY SEARCH
Mr. Dosey, a 61-year-old fetish priest and palm wine tapper, who went missing for three days, has been found unconscious with multiple injuries in a bush at Assin Kushia in the Assin North District of the Central Region. The victim is said to have left his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after informing family…
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BAWKU SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ENGAGES IN UNRULY BEHAVIOR
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Monday, 15 June 2026, students of Bawku Senior High School inflicted significant damage and destroyed school property. In an interview with bSMART MEDIA UPPER EAST, the Ghana Education Service (GES) Director for the Bawku Municipality, Mr. Isaac Abweko Azasoo, revealed that some final-year students, who are scheduled to complete their…
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Authorities at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region have launched an investigation into allegations involving a teacher and a final-year
Authorities at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region have commenced an investigation into allegations involving a teacher and a final-year student following the emergence of a video linked to the two individuals online. The video has elicited widespread responses from students, parents, and residents of the Bole community. According to reports, the teacher,…
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The Suhum Municipal Assembly is set to enforce the Child Labour Law in order to safeguard the welfare of children.
Child labor has become a prevalent issue in the Suhum Municipality. The Suhum Municipal Assembly, along with other stakeholders, is actively working to enforce by-laws aimed at safeguarding children in the area. Numerous children have been observed engaging in activities such as riding motorcycles, selling bottled water, and various other tasks within the municipality. Child…
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Government Boosts Support for Farmers with Fertilizer and Drone Distribution
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture is scheduled to distribute 40,000 bags of fertilizer and agricultural drones to peasant farmers nationwide on Tuesday, 16th June. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food security, and support smallholder farmers, who are essential to Ghana’s economy. The distribution of fertilizer is…
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IGP deploys special investigative team from Accra to Cape Coast to unravel death of UCC student
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has dispatched a team of special investigative and intelligence officers from Accra to Cape Coast to bolster ongoing police operations and support active inquiries into the death of a student from the University of Cape Coast, Innocentia Avinu. The team is anticipated to collaborate closely with regional…
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Police inspector (dismissed) arrested for supplying weapons to terrorist.
A major breakthrough has been recorded in Nigeria’s fíght against viólent crimé after troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) arrested a dismissed police inspector allegedly linked to an interstate àrms tràfficking network supplying wéapons to críminal groups across the country. The suspect, identified as Danjuma Yusuf, was apprehended in Plateau State following intelligence reports that…
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Peasant Farmers Lament Late Subsidies Despite MoFA’s Plan To Distribute 40,000 Fertiliser Bags
Smallholder farmers throughout Ghana are urgently appealing to the government for the immediate disbursement of funds for the national fertilizer subsidy program. They caution that any further delays could severely impact livelihoods and undermine food production for the 2026 farming season. The farmers report that administrative obstacles have left many without access to subsidized fertilizer…
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Bole SHS teacher under scrutiny over alleged sexual misconduct with final-year student
Authorities at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region have initiated an investigation into allegations involving a teacher and a final-year student, following the online circulation of a video allegedly associated with the two individuals. This incident has prompted extensive discussion within both the school and the Bole community, with many expressing their shock…
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No trained teachers and deteriorating classrooms: Garkuon School in distress.
The sole educational institution in the community has languished in a state of disrepair for several years. The deteriorating roof, weakened wooden framework, and crumbling classrooms have transformed what ought to be a secure learning environment into a symbol of neglect. Residents assert that, despite their substantial contributions to Ghana’s agricultural economy, fundamental social amenities…
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Tomato Farmers in Ada-Sege seek government intervention
G/A, Sege Ada, 11th June 2026. Farmers in several communities within the Ningo-Prampram District and Ada West District in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region have raised alarm after their tomato crops began dying on their farms, despite efforts to manage the situation. Speaking to Okorli FM news teams during visits to affected areas, farmers from Koluedor,…
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Six Suspects arrested for Allegedly cultivating Large scale of Cannabis
The Ghana Police Service has arrested six suspects over the cultivation of cannabis in two communities in the Eastern Region. The arrests were made at Nsuta Aperade in the Okere District, and Nsuta Hasi in the Yilo Krobo Municipality, where officers discovered over seven acres of cannabis farms concealed deep within difficult terrain. According to…
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Ablekuma North MP, Hon. Ewurabena Aubynn has calls on the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and other relevant institutions to strengthen policies and programs that promotes inclusion, protects the rights of persons with albinism
The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Hon. Ewurabena Aubynn has called on the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and other relevant institutions to strengthen policies and programs that promote inclusion, protect the rights of persons with albinism, and create equal opportunities for them to thrive in society. Delivering a statement on the…
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Prophet Adom Kyei Dua calls on parliament to debate on the word “Witch”
Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah, the Founder and Leader of the Philadelphia Movement, has urged the Parliament of Ghana to initiate a national debate regarding the definition and application of the term “a witch,” emphasizing the need for urgent public discourse and clarification on the subject. This appeal was made during the Friday Healing and Deliverance…
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Central Tongu DCE meets the CEO of (CWSA) to address the water situation in the community
The District Chief Executive for Central Tongu, Honorable Addison Dodzi Mornyuie, convened with the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), Mr. Vincent Senam Kuagbenu, at the Agency’s Head Office to engage in further deliberations regarding the water situation in Central Tongu. During the meeting, the challenges faced by the residents…
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A young student from the University of Cape Coast (UCC), who had been reported missing for several days, has tragically been discovered deceased at a beach.
A young student from the University of Cape Coast (UCC), who had been reported missing for several days, has tragically been found deceased at a beach. This incident has left her family, friends, and community members in deep shock and mourning. The deceased, identified as Innocentia, hailed from Dzodze and was a recipient of a…
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Five People Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Materials Meant for Construction of Mepe to Sege Road
The Assembly Member for the Mepe Degorme Electoral Area has brought to light an incident involving the apprehension of five individuals accused of stealing materials intended for the rehabilitation of the road from Mepe to Sege. According to the Assembly Member, Mr. Pythias Agbemor Normenyo, the five individuals, identified as natives of Mafi Dugame, were…
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Final-year student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School (KSTS)Passes on during the WAECCE Exam
A final-year student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School (KSTS), Apassa Isaac, has tragically passed away after reportedly leaving the school premises without authorization during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to reports from school sources, Isaac completed his English Language examination before allegedly departing the campus without permission and venturing…
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DCE INSPECTS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF FREE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE AT ADUDORNU-ZORTIKPO
On Thursday, 11th June 2026, Ho. Victoria Amefadze paid a working visit to Adudornu-Zortikpo to inspect the progress of work on the ongoing construction of the Free Primary Health Care Centre in the community. The visit formed part of efforts to monitor the implementation of key development projects within the district and to ensure that…
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Lets all units and support the black stars ahead of the 2026 Wold cup, MP for Akuapem SOUTH
The Member of Parliament for Akuapem South, Hon. Lawrencia Dziwornu, has called on Ghanaians to unite and rally behind the Black Stars ahead of Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Presenting a statement on the floor of Parliament, she urged citizens to demonstrate their patriotism by supporting the national team as the team…
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South Africa must go demo
A massive demo took place in Accra on Thursday, June 11, as Ghanaians demand the shut down of all companies owned by South Africans in Ghana. The demonstration, organized by the Ghana First Alliance, was held at Independence Square, where protesters carried placards and chanted “South Africa Must Go” in response to what South Africans…
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VOLTA REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL RECEIVES INDIAN INVESTORS TO EXPLORE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Volta Regional Co-ordinating Council today received a delegation of Indian investors from Chipsan Aviation Limited and Southern College of Engineering and Technology to explore strategic investment opportunities within the Volta Region. Led by the Executive Director of the Volta Development Forum, Mr. Daniel Agboka Dzegede, the delegation discussed proposals to establish a College of…
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𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐔𝐆𝐔
More than 600 young women from communities across the Savelugu Municipality gathered at the Diari School Park on June 6, 2026, for a pre-season durbar under the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Programme, signalling a growing interest among women in commercial agriculture and agribusiness. The event, organised by Newage Agric Solutions Ltd.,…
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Brief History of Odumase -Krobo
Odumase-Krobo is the traditional capital of the Manya Krobo State and the seat of the Konor, the Klo Matse. It is also the capital of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region. The Greenwich Meridian crosses the city, with a marker at Milla near the Konor’s Palace. The spot has become a popular…
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Animals Poultry industry players raise concerns over rising chicken imports
Stakeholders in Ghana’s poultry industry have expressed concern that the continued influx of low-priced imported chicken is eroding the competitiveness of local producers and threatening investments in the sector. They said imported poultry products continued to enjoy significant price advantages, limiting the growth of domestic production and reducing the ability of local farmers to expand…
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