Most commercial drivers in the Ashanti Region have defied the GPRTU’s directive to reduce transport fares, as announced by the transport union. According to the drivers, the 15% fare reduction can only be implemented starting Monday, May 26. During Citi News’ visit to several transport terminals, the majority of driversContinue Reading
Under Ghana’s 2012 Road Traffic Regulations (LI 2180), the use of motorcycles and tricycles for commercial passenger services remains prohibited. Yet, in recent years, tricycles, popularly known as pragya, have transformed public transportation in Kumasi, providing affordable and convenient mobility for commuters. Despite their illegal status, the tricycle business hasContinue Reading
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Ashanti South Region, in collaboration with the Kumasi Central Police Service, has arrested five individuals for their alleged involvement in illegal water connections. The arrests took place on Wednesday across multiple areas in Kumasi, including Danyame, Dakodwom, Kwadaso Estate, and Santasi Apire. According toContinue Reading
A total of 40 nominees have been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to serve as Municipal and District Chief Executives (DCEs) in the Ashanti Region. Once vetted and confirmed, the individuals will assume responsibility for coordinating government programmes, driving local economic initiatives, and strengthening engagement between the state andContinue Reading
Two young men have died following a clash between rival gangs during a funeral at Wiamoase in the Afigya Sekyere South District of the Ashanti Region. One of the deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Faisal Haroun from Aboaso in the Kwabre East Municipality. The identity of the second victimContinue Reading
Several others have also been trapped, and rescue team are currently working hard to retrieve them. The tragic incident occurred at an illegal mining site in Mpasatia, Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region on April 1. According to a resident, Nana Nkansah, two of the victims have been retrievedContinue Reading
Accommodation facilities at the residency of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council are rotting away, after years of neglect by the New Patriotic Party administration. About five houses, including the Regional Minister’s residency and the Presidential Lodge, were left unoccupied for eight years, leading to their deterioration. Within the Ashanti RegionalContinue Reading
The Ashanti region has for the first time recorded five confirmed cholera cases in three districts. The Sekyere South district has the highest number of cholera cases with three confirmed cases, while Kumasi and Bekwai have recorded one case each as of December 28, 2024. Out of a total ofContinue Reading