The 2026 Ashanti Festival has officially been launched, marking the beginning of preparations for the cultural event.

The Ashanti Kusasi Chiefs and Elders have praised the Ghana Police Service for a significant breakthrough in the arrest of suspects linked to the murder of their late chief, Naba Maliki Azimbe, and called for swift justice.

The IGP Special Operations Team in Ghana has arrested nineteen individuals in the Ashanti region for their alleged involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called on the government to urgently address the significant challenges faced by traders, including transport difficulties and customs harassment.

The Ashanti Festival Coordinator, Emmanuel Opoku Anane, announced that the ongoing street art project beautifying overpasses and interchanges in Kumasi is entirely funded by private individuals, not the government.

A 30-year-old ginger farmer has been arrested in Ghana's Ashanti Region for allegedly cutting off the hand of a 19-year-old suspected thief.

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in Ghana is expanding its national pension scheme by introducing new digital pathways and intensifying regional stakeholder engagements to improve public understanding and transparency.

A suspected armed robber has died following an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Police Intelligence Directorate in the Ejura municipality of the Ashanti Region.

The Kareja Institute for Corruption Research announced that it has recorded concerning instances of vote-buying, pressure, and abuses in 10 local self-governments ahead of upcoming elections in Serbia.

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, in collaboration with UMaT and LIMAP-Gh, has conducted its fifth 'Start Right, End Well' mentorship program, guiding over 2000 university freshmen.

Two scrap dealers were lynched in Ntensere, Ashanti Region, following allegations of child theft, an incident local authorities highlight as a growing concern regarding mob justice.

The Ashanti South Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Kusasi Chief Abdul-Malik Azenbe in Asawase, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation.

The security taskforce of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has handed over four persons to the police for the alleged sale of illegal drugs at AshTown in the Ashanti region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is proceeding with scheduled maintenance in the Tema Region on Sunday, March 15, 2026, while engineers in the Ashanti Region continue efforts to restore power to thousands of customers.

A 19-year-old pregnant woman is battling for her life after being struck by a stray bullet during burial rites at Hiawu Besease in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District. The victim, identified as…

The ongoing strike by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) is significantly disrupting operations across the Ashanti Region, with several district assembly offices shutting down.

Virtual Security Africa, a leading security systems provider, has extended its footprints in the Ashanti region, officially opening a new location in the Kaase industrial enclave in Kumasi.

Three of the six people who survived Tuesday’s fatal road crash at Potrikrom in the Ashanti Region have been treated and discharged, while the remaining three have been referred for specialised care,…

A 14-year-old boy from Mamponteng in Ghana's Ashanti Region is receiving medical care after allegedly being assaulted by a man in his 50s.

A 45-year-old social media content creator has been arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command for allegedly publishing false information about police officers on TikTok — content he later admitted he fabricated purely to drive views and engagement. Isaac Boafo, popularly known online as "Duabo King," was picked up by officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) following a viral TikTok video in which he claimed four officers stationed at the Central Police Station...

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region has completed the construction of 8 high-tension towers, restoring full power capacity and improved voltage levels following a major technical setback caused by infrastructure theft in 2024.

Health experts in Ghana are warning of a looming crisis as toxic air in illegal mining sites is causing sickness and death among miners in the Ashanti Region, with one miner recounting 15 years of exposure.

Police in Ghana's Ashanti region have killed a suspected robbery kingpin and arrested four accomplices, according to the Inspector General of Police.

AngloGold Ashanti announced a significant increase in its full-year profit, nearly tripling due to record gold prices and higher production, while also declaring nearly 5 million ounces of gold reserves at its U.S. greenfield project.

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Branches of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Ghana's Ashanti Region organized a 12-kilometer 'Life Walk' to raise awareness and support for mental health.

A Special Operations Team deployed by the Ghana Police Service to tackle rising criminal activity in Kumasi has been withdrawn less than 24 hours after commencing operations in the Ashanti Regional…

Energy sector insiders in Ghana warn of a potential power crisis, with nearly 200MW being shed daily due to inadequate gas supply, affecting areas in Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions.

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC), has assured residents of the Ashanti Region that the party remains committed to fulfilling its campaign promises following its victory in the 2024 general election, reinforcing his earlier statement that the region is no longer an exclusive stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has completed a major water infrastructure project, significantly improving access to safe and reliable drinking water for the communities of Sampsonkrom, Ewiase, and New Nsuta–Emuye in Ghana.

Residents of Ntobroso in Ghana's Ashanti Region are raising alarms over a rising death toll, with seven fatalities reported, linked to illegal mining activities in their community.

The Adansi Odumasi Health Centre in Ghana's Ashanti Region has appealed to the government and public for a standby power plant to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have launched a new partnership aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths in the Ashanti, Eastern, and…

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 12 individuals in a series of intelligence-led operations targeting robbery cases across the region, with three suspects connected to the recent…

The Ashanti Region has officially launched AshantiFest 2026, with authorities positioning the cultural celebration as a strategic tool for economic growth, youth empowerment and tourism development,…

The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi has emerged as the leading tourist attraction in the Ashanti Region, since the beginning of 2026, surpassing the Kumasi Zoo.

A 26-year-old unemployed man has been remanded into prison custody by the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region for committing three offences at Atwima-Mim.

An Accra High Court has dismissed a no-case submission filed by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The court subsequently ordered the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman to open his defence in an alleged illegal mining case. Justice Audrey Kokuvie Tay ruled on Monday that the prosecution had successfully established a […]

The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has announced the inaugural "Ashanti Kente Week", scheduled to take place from Monday, 23rd March to Tuesday, 31st March 2026.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Police Service have intensified their efforts to combat the growing theft and vandalism of electricity installations in the Ashanti Region.

A first-year student of St. Louis Senior High School, Gladys Boateng, affectionately called ‘Gaza’, has been awarded a full university scholarship after her outstanding performance at the 2026…

Ten commuters are nursing various degrees of injury following a violent three-vehicle collision at Kubease on the ever-busy Konongo–Kumasi Highway in the Ashanti Region.

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has commenced construction of a 400-bed girls’ dormitory at T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School in Fomena, Ghana, following a previous school cluster project.

A 40-year-old farmer was fined GH¢120,000 by a Nkawie Circuit Court for engaging in illegal mining activities in Manso Moseaso, Ashanti region.

The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly in Ghana's Ashanti region has conducted a mass clean-up exercise in preparation for the country's 69th Independence Day celebration.

Ten illegal miners have been confirmed dead following a mine cave-in at Manso Tontokrom in the Ashanti Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dismissed rumors that the Ashanti Region is experiencing a return to “Dumsor”, the colloquial term for persistent and scheduled power outages. The region has been experiencing intermittent power outages in the past days, adversely impacting domestic and commercial consumers. The power situation also affected the Ghana Water Company’s […]

Municipal Chief Executive for Asokore Mampong in Ashanti region, Ben Abdullah Alhassan, has dismissed claims that Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, has captured a parcel of land reportedly belonging to the Ashanti Muslim Women Association.

The Ashanti West Public Relations Officer of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Benjamin Obeng Antwi, has dismissed claims that the recent power outages in parts of the Ashanti Region signal a return of “dumsor.”

Lundin Gold has announced a regular dividend of $0.30 per share and an additional variable dividend of $0.85 per share.

Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has educated 20 manufacturing firms in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, on the newly enacted Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), cautioning that violations could lead to prison terms of up to 10 years.

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has filed an application challenging a High Court decision that dismissed his submission of no case.

Nana Asamoah Gyamfi Sekyere, the Chief of Nsuta in Ghana's Ashanti region, has expressed cautious optimism in the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). He indicated that early signs of governance under President John Dramani Mahama have inspired confidence.

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in Ghana's Ashanti Region has reiterated its caution to media outlets and manufacturers, emphasizing that no product should be advertised without prior regulatory approval to ensure compliance.

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of Ghana's ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has embarked on a three-day tour of the Ashanti Region to thank the electorate for their support in the 2024 election.

Presbyterian Senior High School, Bompata, in Ghana's Ashanti region, has celebrated its 60th anniversary, with the headmaster renewing calls for urgent support to address critical infrastructure challenges.

Bel Beverages has presented assorted drinks valued at GH¢15,000 to the Kumasi Central Mosque in the Ashanti Region as part of its annual support to the Muslim community.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti West Region, has designated the power distribution line serving the military command in the Ashanti Region as an essential feeder, with a…

Peacock has renewed “Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together” for a second season. Production will begin this month, and the new season is set to air later this year.

The Ashanti South Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of the Kusasi Chief, Abdul-Malik Azenbe, with the arrest of three suspects believed to be directly involved in the crime.

Health authorities in the Ashanti region have launched a comprehensive clinical mentorship program in a decisive move to address the high rates of maternal and perinatal mortality in the region.

Police in the Ashanti South Region have arrested three persons in connection with the alleged killing of the Kusasi Chief in Asawase in July 2025.

The Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament, led by Frank Annoh-Dompreh and Dr. Yaw Opoku, has commenced a week-long tour of cocoa-growing communities in the Ashanti Region to engage farmers and assess the impact of recent cocoa producer price reductions, following a courtesy call to the Offinso Traditional Council.

The Ashanti Region has successfully attracted a significant $3.4 billion in foreign direct investment, signaling strong economic interest and growth potential in the area.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command in Ghana has successfully disrupted an armed robbery syndicate operating along the Obuasi–Dunkwa highway through intelligence-led operations, resulting in the killing of two suspects.

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed that nearly GH¢50 million belonging to Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, has been frozen as part of ongoing investigations into suspected financial crimes.

23 illegal miners, including four women, have been arrested by the Forestry Commission's Rapid Response Unit for operating along and polluting the Oda River in Ghana's Ashanti Region.

Ghana is experiencing economic relief as falling inflation benefits consumers and boosts sales, according to the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). Additionally, the Bank of Ghana and Ghana Association of Banks have been commended for reducing the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) from 14.58% to 11.71%.

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has stressed the critical importance of policy-driven food security for Ghana, warning that any compromise in this area could destabilise the country’s…

A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 armed robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.

Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, a former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has finally put to rest the long-standing public scepticism regarding the educational background of the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has graduated and certified 100 youth artisans under its Skills Development and Certification Programme, reinforcing its commitment to empowering people and advancing societies through sustainable community investment.

Residents of Sokoban Wood Village and the New Site area in the Ashanti Region have staged a protest over the deplorable and dusty condition of their road, calling on the government and the Minister for Roads and Highways to urgently intervene.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command says it has dismantled a carjacking gang known as the “Duku Syndicate” following a series of intelligence-led operations across Kumasi and its surrounding areas.