Techiman drivers calls on government to intervene in spare parts pricing amid fare reductions Some commercial drivers in Techiman are calling on the government to engage with spare parts dealers to reduce the prices of vehicle parts and engine oil, following a recent nationwide directive to reduce transport fares by …
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Health professional urges expectant mothers to prioritize antenatal care
Health professional urges expectant mothers to prioritize antenatal care A health professional at the Techiman Holy Family Hospital, Addison Don Nikoi, has advised all expectant mothers to make antenatal care a top priority in order to ensure safe deliveries and healthy babies. In an interview with the media, Mr. Don …
Read More »BoG has no fixed Cedi target – Governor explains currency strength
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has clarified that the central bank does not operate with a predetermined exchange rate target for the Ghana cedi, despite the local currency’s recent appreciation. Speaking at a press conference following the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Dr. …
Read More »Abrafi Women and Children Hospital to host special pregnancy school on June 2
The Abrafi Women and Children Hospital in Techiman is set to host a special Pregnancy School Training for all pregnant women within the Bono East regional capital and surrounding communities on June 2, 2025. The initiative is designed to equip expectant mothers with vital knowledge on pregnancy care, including nutrition, healthy …
Read More »Why every ambitious young woman should join Alabuga start before turning 23
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Read More »Former Techiman South MCE calls for balanced support for both girl- and boy-child development
Former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Techiman South, Prince Yaw Donyina, has called on policymakers, educators, and development partners to adopt a more balanced approach in promoting the welfare of children by ensuring equal support for both the girl-child and the boy-child. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Elvisanokyenews.net, Mr. …
Read More »Enforce building regulations to guide urban growth – Assemblies urged
The Techiman Baamu and Hansua Abusuapanin, Nana Agyapong, has call on the District and Municipal Assemblies across the country to strictly enforce planning and building regulations to ensure sustainable urban development. Nana Agyapong made this assertion during the presentation of key findings from a research project on self-building housing in …
Read More »Godfred Dame defends role in Chief Justice case, denies political bias
Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has firmly defended his decision to represent Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo in her injunction application to the Supreme Court, seeking to halt the committee proceedings on her possible removal. According to him, his decision to represent the Chief Justice is not …
Read More »Urban Congestion: Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency calls for enforcement of by-laws
The Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) and respected local governance expert, Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, has attributed the growing congestion in Ghana’s cities to the failure of local authorities to enforce their own by-laws. According to him, efforts to decongest cities fail largely because of political calculations and …
Read More »Accra Mayor to revives “Operation Don’t Cross the Red Line” to tackle congestion
The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has announced the revival of the city’s decongestion initiative, “Operation Don’t Cross the Red Line,” as part of a renewed effort to tackle growing congestion in the Central Business District. He made this assertion following a city-wide clean-up and decongestion exercise. The Mayor …
Read More »Bono East NPP 2nd Vice Chair Slams Gov’t Over 24-Hour Economy Failure, Sammy Gyamfi Dollar Scandal”
The Second Vice Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bono East Region, Baba Mohammed Abdulai, has taken a swipe at the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), claiming that the party is beginning to fall apart just months into its administration. According to him, the government’s failure to …
Read More »Prof. Bokpin attributes Cedi stability to bold economic reforms
Renowned economist, Prof. Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has disclosed that the recent strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi is not a temporary blip, but rather the result of deliberate and coordinated policy efforts by the government and the Bank of Ghana. Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile, as monitored by Elvisanokyenews.net, Prof. Bokpin …
Read More »National Pensions Regulatory Authority CEO proposes 65 as national retirement age
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority, Mr. Christopher Boadi-Mensah has proposed that the national retirement age should be moved from 60 years to 65 years. According to him, people still have active minds to work and do things at age 60. Adding that moving retirement …
Read More »Bank of Ghana refutes Isaac Adongo’s you can not withdraw dollars claims
The Bank of Ghana has clarified its board member Isaac Adongo claims that the central bank has restricted withdrawal in foreign currency. The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central claimed that the Bank of Ghana will only allow dollars withdrawal if it is going to be used for a …
Read More »Mixed reactions as NDC Women Organizer threatens to chop off Vivial Jill’s hands over School feeding contract
More reactions on social media following NDC Constituency Women Organiser for Ahafo Ano South East identified herself as Meeri threàtened to chòp off renowned Ghanaian actress Vivian Jill Lawrence’s hands over school feeding contract. In a leaked WhatsApp audio, the frustrated women organiser said if the actress comes to …
Read More »OSP retrieved GHS 106,319.64, six officials convicted in Payroll Corruption Scandal
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has retrieved a total amount of GHS 106,319.64 in the ongoing investigations into the payroll corruption scheme involving ghost names and fraudulent salary payments within the Ghana Education Service. According to the OSP, six officials have been convicted by the High Court in …
Read More »Former Assembly Member Calls on NDC Women’s Wing to Champion Unity in Techiman South
A former Assembly Member for Kenten in the Techiman South Metropolis and ex-Bamiri Branch Chairperson of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Justice Salia Abdulai, has appealed to the Women’s Wing of the NDC to take the lead in promoting unity and cohesion within the party, especially in the Techiman South …
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