Author: HON JUSTICE BAFFOUR AWUAH 0246-930931

Beyond Connectivity: AI and Innovation to Drive Telecom Growth MTN CEO: AI, Coding and Innovation to Power the Next Wave of Telecom Growth The future of Ghana’s telecommunications industry goes far beyond just making calls and browsing the internet. According to MTN Ghana’s CEO, Stephen Blewett, the real growth will come from Artificial Intelligence (AI), coding, and the creativity of young innovators. Speaking on an Accra radio show, Mr. Blewett explained that while telecom networks provide the backbone for innovation, the real value lies in the platforms and solutions built on top of them. “The real growth in telecoms won’t…

NYINAHIN Goes All Out For National Sanitation Day Nyinahin Residents Join Hands to Mark National Sanitation Day Nyinahin township came alive as residents, staff of the Atwima Mponua District Assembly, and various community groups turned out in large numbers to observe the National Sanitation Day with a massive cleanup exercise. The exercise saw participants desilting gutters, sweeping streets, and clearing refuse dumps in a united effort to promote cleanliness and healthy living. The impressive turnout reflected the strong sense of community spirit in Nyinahin, as people from all walks of life came together with one common goal to make the…

Atwima Mponua DCE Inspires Pupils of Nyinahin with Learning Materials Source:www.dailywatchgh.com Hon. Issahaque Ibrahim Supports Alma Maters with Learning Materials In a heartwarming gesture of giving back, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Mponua, Hon. Issahaque Ibrahim, revisited his alma maters Nyinahin Islamic Primary School and Nyinahin D/A Junior High School earlier this week. He interacted with pupils and donated essential learning materials to support their studies. The items donated included books, pens, boxes of pencils, and other supplies worth thousands of Ghana cedis. The visit was marked by excitement among both staff and pupils, as Hon. Issahaque encouraged…

Atwima Mponua DCE Strengthens Ties With Farmers and Beauticians Source: Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com The District Chief Executive for Atwima Mponua, Hon. Issahaque Ibrahim,has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive development after hosting two influential groups in the district on Monday. The first delegation was from the Association of Cocoa, Coffee and Shea Nuts Farmers of Atwima Mponua,led by the Ashanti Regional Chairman. The farmers congratulated the DCE and pledged their support for efforts to boost agriculture and improve farmer welfare. Later, the Association of Beauticians also paid a courtesy call, expressing their readiness to collaborate with the Assembly on skills development and…

Galamsey Fight or Political Theatre? Asantehene Exposes State’s Double Standards Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah—who also serves as acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology,has declared the country’s forest reserves and river bodies as Security Zones to be protected at all costs. The announcement came during the closing ceremony of a week-long training for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in Sunyani. The Minister reaffirmed government’s “uncompromising commitment” to end galamsey. But critics say the rhetoric masks a deeper paradox: state institutions mandated to enforce the law are allegedly compromised. For over a decade,…

Mining Under the Microscope:Hon.Buah Unveils Audit Committee to Clean Up Large-Scale Operations Ghana’s mining sector is set for a major shake-up as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), inaugurates a Large-Scale Mining Audit Committee to scrutinize and streamline the industry. The initiative, according to the Minister, forms part of government’s broader plan to not only reform mining laws and policies but also strengthen the institutions that regulate them. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Buah noted that while progress had been made in addressing challenges in small-scale mining, attention must now turn to the large-scale…

Afaseibon in Shock as “Witch” Found Trapped on Avocado Tree at Dawn Shock in Afaseibon as Woman Found Stuck on Avocado Tree in Bizarre Witchcraft Scare Residents of Afaseibon in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region woke up to a strange and terrifying spectacle on Monday, September 29, 2025, after a woman suspected of witchcraft was found trapped on an avocado tree at dawn. The incident reportedly occurred around 4:00 a.m. when community members, disturbed by what they believed to be the cry of a wild bird, rushed outside. To their shock, they found a woman mimicking the…

International Cocoa Initiative Steps Up Fight Against Child Labour in Cocoa Communities Source:www.dailywatchgh.com//Justice Baffour(0246-930931) ICI Pushes for an End to Child Labour in Ghana’s Cocoa Sector The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), a non-governmental organization dedicated to protecting children’s rights, is intensifying its campaign to end child labour in Ghana’s cocoa-growing areas, where the practice remains most widespread. Speaking during a three-day training for media practitioners in Kumasi on accurate reporting of child labour and child protection issues, ICI stressed that child labour is not only a child protection crisis but also a barrier to Ghana’s economic growth, education, and sustainable…

Aburaso Group Rallies Behind Kennedy Agyapong Ahead of NPP Primaries Source:Justice Baffour//managing editor,www.dailywatchgh.com(0246-930931) As the clock ticks down to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries on January 31, 2026, the political atmosphere is heating up across the country. And in Aburaso, Atwima Kwanwoma constituency, one group is leaving no doubts about where their loyalty lies. Calling themselves the Friends of Kennedy Agyapong, the group over the weekend rolled up their sleeves for a massive community cleanup exercise-but it wasn’t just about brooms and shovels. It was also about sending a loud message to delegates: “Choose a bold leader who…

Kumawu Unveils Hidden Waterfall on World Tourism Day The Sekyere Kumawu District has celebrated World Tourism Day with the grand unveiling of newly discovered tourist attractions, including a spectacular waterfall that is expected to boost the area’s appeal as a tourism hub. The event brought together government officials, tourism stakeholders, and traditional leaders who pledged their full support to developing the district’s untapped potential. DCE Rallies for Tourism Investment District Chief Executive, Hon. Kwasi Amankwa, reaffirmed his commitment to making agriculture and tourism the pillars of Kumawu’s growth. He appealed to the President for assistance in developing the newly identified…