The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured residents of Kumasi, Ashanti region, that power supply will be completely improved within the next six months, following recent significant disruptions.

Stakeholders in Kumasi, Ghana, are calling for urgent action to address rising air pollution and associated health risks, highlighting concerns over data gaps in the fast-growing Ashanti regional capital.

Waste management challenges in Ghana's Ashanti Region are expected to worsen as new policies in the plastic sector force some recyclers to shut down operations.

Frank Yeboah, MP for Atwima Nwabiagya North in Ghana's Ashanti region, assured constituents that the 26-kilometre Adankwame-Ntensere road project is nearing completion.

NDC General Secretary Asiedu Nketia has stated that the National Democratic Congress expects to split votes with the New Patriotic Party in the Ashanti Region during the 2028 general elections. This prediction suggests a potential shift in the region's traditional voting patterns.

Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) and GRIDCo have announced planned and emergency maintenance operations, as well as upgrades to transmission lines, affecting various regions including Ashanti, Volta, and Oti, to improve power supply.

Prempeh College in Ghana hosted a seminar for hundreds of French students from the Ashanti Region, aimed at improving their approach to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

A 26-year-old drinking bar operator has been remanded into prison custody by a district court in Ghana's Ashanti region for allegedly killing his landlord.

The Ashanti Region chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has commended the Asantehene for releasing land for an office project.

The Ghana Police Service has pledged to strengthen highway security measures following a fatal robbery in the Ashanti Region that resulted in the death of a footballer.

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC), is set to resume the second leg of his 'Thank you tour' in the Ashanti Region. The five-day tour will begin with a meeting of party executives.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is considering shutting down access to the Oti Landfill site to other municipalities and districts in the Ashanti region to contain a looming sanitation crisis…

A 30-year-old mason has been remanded into prison custody by the Nkawie Circuit Court in Ghana's Ashanti Region on charges of unlawful entry, causing damage, and stealing.

CIMAF Cement Ghana has donated a truckload of bagged cement to Afua Kobi Senior High School in the Ashanti Region as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility initiatives to support education.

A severe rainstorm struck parts of Ghana's Ashanti Region on April 8, 2026, leading to extensive power outages. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) informed customers about the disruptions caused by the weather event.

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, has contributed GH¢50,000 to support a street art initiative for AshantiFest 2026 in Ghana's Ashanti Region.

Former National Chairman of Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, met with other national executive aspirants and party executives in Jamasi, Ashanti Region, as he seeks to return to his former position.

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).

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 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 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…

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,…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ing Kwame Kpekpena, has refuted claims of a return to persistent power outages. He asserted that the country is not experiencing load shedding due to adequate power generation.

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) conducted a large-scale enforcement operation in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, apprehending 606 undocumented individuals. The sweep took place in the early hours of Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

National Security operatives in Ghana's Ashanti Region have allegedly assaulted a retired police officer in an incident captured on video, leading to widespread public outrage over the alleged abuse of power.

Residents in Ghana's Ashanti Region have staged a demonstration against Adamus Resources, demanding a portion of its concession be allocated for community mining and urging government intervention.

Naaba Musah Akanbonga, President of the Council of Zongo Chiefs in the Ashanti Region, has advised all Muslims to refrain from unnecessary rivalries for the sake of Allah.

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of Ghana's NDC party, has called on the government to prioritize and ensure the completion of the Afari Military Hospital to address the healthcare needs of the Ashanti region.

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, conducted a working visit to the Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly to assess the progress of ongoing development projects funded by the District Assemblies Common Fund.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, has ordered an immediate suspension of all clearing activities along the shores of Lake Bosomtwe in Ghana. The decision follows growing concerns and reports of environmental destruction in the area.

The Ashanti Region of Ghana has reported 778 maternal deaths over the past five years, highlighting ongoing challenges in healthcare access and quality in the region.

The Kwadaso Municipal Assembly in Ghana's Ashanti Region has ramped up its sanitation enforcement efforts, leading to 30 residents currently facing prosecution for related offenses.

Ashanti region’s water security is facing a growing threat as two of the main treatment plants supplying the Greater Kumasi metropolis are gradually being choked by silt and heavy pollution of…

The Ghana Police Service has announced that calm has been restored in the Asisiriwa and Brodekwano communities in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region, following violent clashes between local youth.

A 23-year-old motorist has been remanded into prison custody by the Toase District Court in Ghana's Ashanti Region, facing three charges after allegedly hitting a four-year-old girl.

Ghana's Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has accused the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration of deliberately withholding funds for key road infrastructure projects in the Ashanti region, while using them for electoral gain.

A 34-year-old woman in Ghana's Ashanti Region is using a clean charcoal innovation, highlighting its potential benefits for the country's climate future.

Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, has provided humanitarian aid to over 2,500 inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison. His outreach initiative in the Ashanti Region included offering meals and free legal aid services.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly in Ghana has unveiled a new strategy to tackle persistent traffic congestion, aiming to improve safety and daily life in the Ashanti Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to install more than 900 transformers across the Ashanti Region by the end of 2026 as part of a major infrastructure initiative to enhance electricity supply and reduce outages.

Businessman Peter Arabe has been formally enskinned as the new Asawase Kusasi Community Chief in Ghana, following the killing of his predecessor. He will also serve as the Second-in-Command of the Ashanti Regional Kusasi chiefs.

Ghana's Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has begun its second zonal public hearing in the Ashanti Region to examine findings from the 2024 Auditor-General’s report.

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has issued an immediate order to cease all unauthorized land clearing activities occurring around Lake Bosomtwe.

Cassona Global Imaging Limited has donated an ultra-modern Neusoft CT scanner to DIMER Health Services in Ghana's Ashanti Region, reaffirming its commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, visited the Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly to assess the progress of ongoing government-funded development projects.

The Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, is currently struggling with a growing waste management challenge.

The Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly in Ghana's Ashanti Region has banned minors and foreigners from operating ‘Adedeta’ tricycles as part of efforts to restore discipline and improve road safety within the municipality.

A fire outbreak has destroyed a three-bedroom house at Bogyawe in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region, leaving several occupants displaced and in distress.

The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council in Ghana has announced plans to establish a car mall for vehicle dealers and simultaneously clear all unauthorized garages in the region.

The Ghana Police Service, acting on intelligence, foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkruanza highway near Mimenaso No. 2 in the Ashanti Region, resulting in one suspect being shot dead.

The Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has commended the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his timely intervention in securing land for the construction of a new Press Centre in the region.

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has refuted claims by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the Sewua Regional Hospital and other facilities under the Agenda 111 project are ready for operation.

The Ashanti Region is set to host a state-of-the-art industrial machinery park under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, with key milestones targeted for May 2026. Dr…

Residents of Penteng, a farming community in Ghana's Ashanti Region, are experiencing a surge in violent attacks believed to be linked to land guards, leading to widespread fear.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.”