Info Radio is a public interest media organization 

Professor Joseph Ofori-Dankwa seated in the middle front row Professor Joseph Ofori-Dankwa, a renowned Ghanaian-American academic and philanthropist, has announced plans to mobilize support aimed at addressing the hardships faced by widows in the community. Professor Ofori-Dankwa, the Harvey Wickes Endowed Chair at Scott Kamuna College of Business, Seculvalley State University in Michigan, made these intentions known during an engagement with approximately 200 widows from the

Farmers in Jenkore, a farming community within the Manwe Electoral Area of the Wa East District of the Upper West Region of Ghana , are voicing serious concerns over the escalating costs of agricultural inputs and the persistent low prices for their produce. The farmers say these challenges are further exacerbating their economic hardships, threatening their livelihoods and community stability.

DBI DCE -HON. JAMES WOR The Daffiama Bussie Issa District Assembly has announced a significant expansion of its social and economic empowerment programs for 2026. In an interview with Info Radio, The District Chief Executive Hon. James Wor revealed that the district plans to increase the number of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) beneficiaries from 2,000 to 5,000 this year. This move, according to him aims to better support the district’s most vulnerable populat

Community Aid for Rural Development (CARD Ghana), a Non-Governmental Organization, has handed solar-powered mechanized water facilities to three communities in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region.    For the Kanduoli community, a solar-powered mechanized borehole with an overhead water storage tank and two multiple water dispensing standpoints was handed over. Additionally, a solar-powered drip irrigation system with a fenced garden was handed over to each of the Si

File Photo Community Aid for Rural Development (CARD Ghana), a local Non-Governmental Organization based in Wa, has officially handed over solar-powered mechanized water facilities to three communities in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region. The project aims to enhance water access and promote sustainable livelihoods amidst climate challenges. In Kanduoli, community members received a solar-powered mechanized borehole equipped with an overhead water storage tank an

Mr. Ireneous Basingbie Naawulle - Lambussie DCE The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Lambussie , Mr. Ireneous Basingbie Naawulle, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to completing several development projects initiated by the previous government. In an exclusive interview with Info Radio, Mr. Naawulle emphasized that advancing key initiatives in health, education, and sports remains a top priority for his leadership, with the aim of enhancing the liv

File Photo The Lawra Municipal Agricultural Directorate has recognized and celebrated the outstanding achievements of a young farmer, Daniel Konsuur Dine-Velikuu, who has been named the Overall Best Farmer for 2025 in the municipality. The award ceremony took place in Eremong-Zingpen, highlighting Dine-Velikuu’s dedication to both crop production and animal husbandry. Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Dine-Velikuu commended the Lawra Municipal Assembly and the Agricultural Direct

File Photo Residents of Funsi North electoral in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region are voicing growing concerns over persistent water shortages that severely impact daily life. The community, which relies on a single borehole for its water needs, faces ongoing challenges to access sufficient water, especially for women who bear the primary responsibility of fetching water for households. During a recent community engagement with Info Radio, Madam Aminatu Seidu de

File Photo The Wa Municipal Directorate of the Department of Agriculture has reported a decline in the delivery of agricultural extension services during the 2025 farming season, highlighting challenges faced in reaching farmers effectively. This disclosure was made by the Municipal Director of Agriculture, Mr. Frederick Doma Vuozie, during the celebration of the 41st National Farmers Day, Wa Municipal Edition, held at Nyagli, a small farming community within the municipality

File Photo The Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development (CIKOD), a Ghanaian NGO based in Wa has partnered with Green Fresh Aquaponics, a Netherlands-based organization, to introduce cutting-edge aquaponics technology aimed at revolutionizing agriculture in Ghana. The initiative seeks to empower local farmers by leveraging a sustainable method that maximizes yield while conserving scarce resources. During a stakeholder dialogue on governance and food syst