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Galamsey Sparks HIV Explosion in Upper Denkyira West–Health Director Sounds Alarm Illegal small-scale mining, widely known as galamsey, is not only wrecking the environment but also fueling a sharp rise in HIV cases in the Upper Denkyira West District. Findings from the District Health Directorate, backed by investigative research, reveal that HIV infections in mining communities double once operations begin. In effect, residents in such areas become twice as likely to contract the virus compared to before the mines opened. The research uncovered further risks: 70% increase in multiple sexual partners 30% rise in high-risk sexual encounters 70% jump in…

Break the All-Male Wall: COKA Demands More Women in Political Leadership Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA), a leading voice in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, has called on political parties to bridge the gender gap by appointing more women into leadership roles, especially when they are not elected. He argued that male-only leadership structures are unfair and weaken the fight for gender equality. Drawing from his tenure as constituency chairman for Afigya Kwabre North, COKA revealed that he deliberately appointed women to leadership positions—an action that encouraged more female participation and strengthened inclusivity at the grassroots.…

Sekyere Kumawu Rises for Monthly Clean-Up Drive Sekyere Kumawu District has launched a monthly clean-up campaign to keep the district clean and healthy. The exercise takes place on the first Saturday of every month and has quickly become a rallying point for residents. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, communities turned out in their numbers, armed with brooms, rakes, and new energy to tidy their surroundings. Groups were formed across the district under the leadership of assembly members, unit committee leaders, and traditional authorities (Nananom). The clean-up recorded strong support from institutions, with the Kumawu Ambulance Service, the Police, and other…

Faith Meets Action: Home Boy’s Big Support at Prophetic Convention: Source:www.dailywatchgh.com Wasa Amenfi East came alive last weekend as the 2025 Prophetic Convention (Tarry Camp) of the Christ Apostolic Church International drew to a close. It wasn’t just another church gathering, it was a moment of deep spiritual renewal, powerful preaching, and a reminder that true leadership is about service. At the heart of it all was Hon. Nicholas Amankwah, affectionately called Home Boy. Known for blending politics with genuine community care, he urged the congregation to stand firm in their faith while playing active roles in shaping Ghana’s future.…

Home Boy Fuses Faith and Progress at CAC Wasa Akropong Convention: Source:www.dailywatchgh.com(0246-930931) The Member of Parliament for Wasa Amenfi East Constituency, Hon. Nicholas Amankwah, popularly known as Home Boy, has once again demonstrated his deep commitment to both faith and community development by joining the Christ Apostolic Church International (C.A.C), Wasa Akropong Circuit, for the grand climax of their 2025 Prophetic Convention, also known as the Tarry Camp. The spirit-filled gathering, which drew hundreds of worshippers and dignitaries, was held under the theme: “Protecting the Kingdom Building the Project.” It emphasized the importance of safeguarding the Christian faith while actively…

Bawumia Kicks Off Major Ashanti Region Campaign Tour Ahead of NPP Flagbearer Race: Source: Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, will storm the Ashanti Region from September 10 to 12, 2025, as he intensifies his campaign ahead of the party’s crucial flagbearer primaries on January 31, 2026. The three-day tour will take Dr. Bawumia through seven strategic operational zones, where he is expected to engage delegates, party executives, and grassroots members. His message will focus on unity, peace, and reconciliation as he seeks to consolidate support in the party’s stronghold.…

Tension Erupts in Tontokrom as Residents Resist Unauthorized Military Over Mining Restrictions Source: Justice Baffour//www.dailywatchgh.com Tontokrom, a mining community in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, has been thrown into turmoil following a fierce standoff between residents and heavily armed military personnel allegedly deployed without the approval of the Ashanti Regional Minister or the ruling NDC government. The residents, who depend largely on small-scale mining for their livelihoods, accuse the soldiers of acting on behalf of Asanko Gold Mine, a large-scale mining company that has laid claim to multiple concessions across the Amansie enclave. They argue that the…

MTN Ghana Dominates 2025 Investor Relations Awards with Four Major Wins MTN Ghana has once again stamped its authority in corporate governance and stakeholder engagement, sweeping four coveted titles at the 2025 Investor Relations Leadership Awards Africa, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Friday, August 29. Organised by the Governance and Business Boardroom, the awards recognised MTN Ghana’s outstanding leadership in transparency, accountability, and investor communication. The telecom giant walked away with: Overall Best Investor Relations Practice Best Printed Annual Report (2024) Best Investor Relations by a CFO,Antoinette Kwofie Investor Relations Professional of the Year,Jeremiah Opoku A Testament…

A New Ghana Dream:Adutwum Vows to Make Bold Poverty History: Hon. Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum, a frontrunner in the race for the NPP’s 2028 presidential flagbearer slot, has made a resounding pledge: to make poverty a thing of the past in Ghana. The former Education Minister declared that his presidential ambition is anchored on one driving mission lifting millions of Ghanaians out of poverty and building a nation of prosperity. Speaking at a symposium organized by the Ashanti Youth Association (AYA) at the Golden Bean Hotel in Kumasi, Dr. Adutwum unveiled a bold development model inspired by China’s historic rise…

Mahama Plotting Judicial Coup?” –Prof. Kingsley Nyarko Explodes Over CJ’s Removal Ghana’s political landscape has been thrown into turmoil following the sudden dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Kwadaso Member of Parliament,Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has launched a blistering attack on President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of “dictatorial and tyrannical tendencies” and warning that the move amounts to nothing short of a judicial coup d’état. “This removal is a blot on our democracy. It dangerously undermines the independence of the judiciary and erodes public trust in governance,” Prof. Nyarko declared. The Presidency has defended the decision, insisting it followed due…