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Kwamina Asomaning-Chief Executive, Stanbic Bank The Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank, Kwamina Asomaning, has reaffirmed the bank’s long-term commitment to the Upper West Region, citing strong business growth, community partnerships and emerging economic opportunities in Wa and its surrounding districts. Speaking to journalists in Wa, Mr. Asomaning said the bank’s operations in the region go beyond profit-making and are deeply tied to its corporate purpose of driving national

AGRISEED, a leading agricultural seed company in Ghana, has officially opened a new branch in Wa in the Upper West Region as part of efforts to bring quality seeds and agronomic support closer to farmers. The company, which specializes in vegetable seeds, fruits, vegetables, and hybrid maize varieties including SEED Co and Limagrain (LG) varieties, says the expansion is aimed at improving access to improved seeds for farmers and agro-dealers across the region. Speaking at the

Poyentanga 24 -Hour Market Project Site Residents and business owners in Poyentanga, a business and farming community in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region, are voicing growing frustration and anger over imminent demolitions to facilitate the construction of a proposed 24-hour economy market. Approximately 13 homes, along with numerous shops , are slated for destruction, with no clear plan for compensation or adequate relocation support. The affected community m

A coalition of residents from the Upper West Region has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Ghanaian government, demanding immediate action on the long-standing Wenchi–Bole–Sawla–Wa road project. The residents warned that if their demands are not met within this period, they will organize sustained protests to press for urgent intervention. In a strongly worded petition addressed to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza who was in the region, the coalition’s conve

The University of Business and Integrated Development Studies is set to host its inaugural Economic and Social Policy Dialogue, a groundbreaking event aimed at fostering discussions on building inclusive and resilient economies. Under the theme “Building an Inclusive and Resilient Economy: Policy Pathways for Job Creation, Digital Innovation, Social Protection, and Climate-Smart Development,” the event promises to bring together leading experts, policymakers, and academics to

File Photo Residents of Duccie in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region have voiced growing frustration over the persistent lack of electricity in their community, highlighting years of unmet promises and government neglect. Speaking exclusively to Info Radio, community members lamented that despite numerous appeals through the district assembly and engagements with both past and current officials, their pleas have yet to be addressed. For several years, residents hav

The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, has issued a firm directive to contractors involved in the construction of the Upper West 24-Hour Economy Markets, emphasizing the critical importance of using high-quality materials to ensure the project's durability and safety. Speaking during the contract signing ceremony for the initiative, which involves Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Hon.Puozuing underscored the government’s un

File Photo Approximately 164 Muslim pilgrims from Wa have commenced their journey to Tamale as part of preparations for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Organized by Habib Transport, the initial batch departed ahead of their scheduled flight, marking a crucial step in the pilgrimage process. Muhammad Yahaya, Secretary of Habib Transport, acknowledged the successful coordination of the journey while highlighting ongoing infrastructural challenges. “The journ

Residents of Gombile in the Dabo Electoral Area have appealed to the Wa West District Assembly to address critical challenges affecting healthcare delivery and livelihoods in the community. According to residents, a newly constructed health facility completed and handed over last year remains non-operational. Although a nurse was initially assigned to the facility, the lack of essential medical equipment led to the withdrawal of the health worker, leaving the community withou

File Photo Residents of Kaleo in Ghana’s Upper West Region are calling on government and private sector stakeholders to bolster their local economy through support for the community’s shea butter industry and the creation of new employment opportunities. The appeal comes amid escalating economic challenges faced by residents, particularly among women and youth. Baka Aye Rebecca, a seasoned shea butter producer, emphasized that for decades, women in Kaleo have relied on shea b