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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

Crop destruction by livestock, especially cattle, remains one of the most pressing issues facing Wa East farmers

File Photo The Upper West Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture, Mr. Abu Huudu, has urged the government to reconsider its ongoing ban on the export of certain grains and cereals, notably maize and soybeans. Speaking during a policy dialogue organized by the Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development (CIKOD) in collaboration with the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council, Mr. Huudu highlighted that the justification for the ban , initially