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  The Kwadaso Municipal Assembly has taken steps to improve sanitation in the municipality with the commissioning of four waste containers at strategic locations to help reduce littering. The initiative is aimed at ensuring proper waste disposal and maintaining a cleaner environment for residents. Speaking to OTEC News at the commissioning on March 31, 2026, the Municipal Chief Executive, Eric Assibey, said the move is intended to strengthen the sanitation system and reduce the cost of clearing waste that is often left to pile up on the ground. He explained that keeping refuse in designated containers would make collection easier and more efficient, instead of relying heavily on machines to clear scattered waste. Hon. Assibey also appealed to residents to stop indiscriminate dumping and avoid littering, urging them to make sanitation a priority. He emphasized that maintaining cleanliness is key to preventing health risks and ensuring a safe environment for all. The Kwadaso Municipa...

  The Kwadaso Municipal Assembly has donated working tools and financial support to 50 Persons with Disabilities within the municipality, as part of efforts to improve their livelihoods and promote self-reliance. The items presented included deep freezers, laptops, sliding door cutting machines, hand sewing machines, and industrial machines, and cash for beneficiaries in need of medical care and educational support  Speaking at the ceremony held on March 31, 2026, at the Assembly, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon Eric Assibey, said the initiative is aimed at empowering persons with disabilities who are willing to work but lack the necessary resources. He revealed that government funding support for persons with disabilities has been increased from 2 percent to 5 percent, a move he believes will significantly improve their quality of life. Hon. Assibey also urged parents with disabled children to enroll them in school to benefit from the government’s free tertiary education p...

  Asanko Gold Ghana Limited has extended an existing mining services contract with indigenous provider Rabotec Ghana Limited in a $400 million deal that strengthens local participation and value retention within Ghana’s mining sector. The agreement represents an extension and expansion of an ongoing contract between the two companies, following Rabotec’s strong performance over the initial contract period.  The company demonstrated consistent delivery across safety, production and operational reliability, providing the basis for the expanded scope. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Accra, Managing Director of Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd, Dr Charles Amoah said the decision reflects both demonstrated capability and a deliberate strategy to deepen Ghanaian participation in the mining value chain. “This builds on a long-standing relationship and reflects the next phase of our work together. It also follows Rabotec’s strong performance, giving us confidence in their ability to take on ...

  The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources announces that the Damang Mining Lease, held by Abosso Goldfields Limited (a subsidiary of Goldfields Limited), will expire on 18th April 2026 after a one‑year extension.  To ensure the mine’s continuity, the Government has initiated a competitive bidding process to secure a credible investor and operator for the mine. The Government believes the Damang Mine is a key national asset that significantly contributes to Ghana’s gold production, export earnings, and employment.  In a press release signed by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Arma Kofi Buah, on Tuesday, measures are being taken to safeguard jobs, maintain service contracts, and reassure stakeholders during this transition. "The bidding process aims to ensure the mine’s continued contribution to national development and advance long‑term Ghanaian‑centered ownership and investment". The release said.  The Government remains committed to transpare...

  Renowned radio broadcaster Mrs. Eleonor Effe Amanor, popularly known as Mama Effe, has shared valuable insights with students of OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies on handling relationship issues on air and in their personal lives. Held on Tuesday March 24,2026, the event, part of the school's Students Representative Council's week celebration, brought together dozens of students at the premises of OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies.  Mama Effe took the students through her career journey, life struggles, successes, and experiences, offering practical advice on navigating their careers and building strong relationships. "Relationships are very important in our work, family, and everyday life. Building good relationships can help you grow and succeed in your future careers," Mama Effe emphasized. She explained that relationships involve being reliable, encouraging one another, showing love, taking action, teaching and guiding others,...

  Leaders of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament have paid a solemn visit to the founder of the Hebron Prayer Camp, following the tragic death of his two sons in last week’s fatal aircraft crash in Tema. The delegation, which visited the bereaved family on Saturday, March 21, was led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, and represented the NPP flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, who is currently out of the country. The visit comes days after a microlight aircraft crashed at Tema Community 1 on March 16, killing two persons on board—later identified by their family as Captain Frank Amoanyi Donkor and Elijah Ofori Donkor, sons of the respected cleric and founder of the Hebron Prayer Camp. The NPP delegation, which included key party figures such as Fred Oware, Campaign Manager to Dr Bawumia, Frederick Opare Ansah, and National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, expressed deep sorrow over the ...

  Cocoa farmers across parts of the Ashanti Region have pushed back against what they describe as attempts to politicise access to the National Democratic Congress government support, including fertiliser distribution, amid growing tensions following a recent tour by the Minority Caucus in Parliament. The development comes in the wake of the Minority’s week-long engagement with cocoa farmers in the region, where farmers voiced concerns over declining producer prices, delayed payments, and what they termed as “cocoa sector hardship.” According to accounts from communities visited, including Bepoah in the Sekyere East Constituency, some farmers alleged that individuals believed to be aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) threatened to deny them access to government fertiliser if they participated in meetings organised by the Minority. Despite these alleged threats, farmers openly declared their willingness to engage with the Minority, insisting they could not be intimid...