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File Photo The people of Ase, a farming community in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region have kicked off an exciting football tournament involving sixteen local communities, marking a significant expansion from last year's event, which featured only eight. The tournament, which commenced on December 27, 2025, ran until January 3, 2026, and aimed to promote social cohesion, enhance local unity, and stimulate economic activity within the region. In an interview with

Wa based Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University (DHLTU) has officially launched the AgrecoFarm Project, an initiative aimed at advancing sustainable agricultural practices through education and practical training. The event featured an Info Day and the inauguration of a new laboratory dedicated to ecological farming research. During her welcome address, the university Vice Chancellor, Engineer Professor Hamidatu S. Darimani emphasized the critical role of working in harmony

File Photo Farmers in Younuuri, located within the Jagluu Electoral Area of the Wa West District, have voiced mounting concerns over escalating agricultural costs and inadequate government assistance. The farmers highlighted the high expense of tractor services, low market prices for their produce, and the absence of agricultural grants as major challenges threatening their livelihoods. According to local farmers, the cost of tractor services in 2025 has risen to 300 cedis pe

Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile - Vice Chancellor S.DD UBIDS Wa The Vice Chancellor of Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile, has issued a firm warning to contractors responsible for delays in critical campus projects. Speaking at the university’s 2025 graduation ceremony, Prof. Derbile emphasized that the institution has reached a "non-tolerance" stage regarding contractor performan

UPPER WEST REGIONAL GHACEM MANAGER - BRIAN SEIDU SOTAA The Upper West Regional Manager of GHACEM, a leading cement manufacturing company in Ghana , Mr. Brian Sotaa Seidu, has called on officials of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Ghana Education Service (GES) to prioritize the timely submission of cover notes for communities engaged in self-help projects. He emphasized that delays or failure to provide these essential documents often hinder communities from benefiting from

File Photo The Youth Empowerment for Leadership Foundation (YELF) Ghana-Girls Caucus in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region have voiced serious concerns over the increasing prevalence of child marriage within the district. During a discussion on Info Radio’s Ti Zine Yiri Yele program News Current Affairs program, Madam Yorkyeli Rosemond emphasized the urgent need for parents and guardians to prioritize the education and protection of their children, warning against

File Photo The Public Relations Officer for the Center for National Culture in the Upper West Region, Mr. Mulumba Songore, has called on residents to foster a deeper appreciation for their cultural heritage and live in accordance with their traditions. In his address at a creative writing and decolonization event organized by Tupaso Senior High School, Mr. Songore emphasized the importance of embracing African identity and pride. Speaking alongside renowned local writer Ishma

Ghana’s leading coffee mix brand, Cowbell Coffee, has rewarded a Wa-based graduate, Aaron Beteryel, with a brand-new Suzuki Jimny as the grand prize winner of the “With You Every Moment” consumer promotion. The nationwide promo, which ran from July 15 to September 30, 2025, attracted over 952,000 entries and rewarded more than 20,000 consumers with prizes ranging from cash, PlayStation 5 consoles, smartphones, laptops, airtime, data bundles, Cowbell Coffee products, to all-ex

Portions of Wa-Techiman road The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) in the Upper West Region has voiced serious concerns over the deteriorating state of major roads, warning that the worsening conditions are severely disrupting transport operations and endangering livelihoods. During an interview on Info Radio Weekend Watch on Saturday , Alhaji Nuhu Mahama, Senior Industrial Relations Officer of the GPRTU in the region, highlighted the alarming decline of key routes,

File Photo Mr. Saeed Abdul Mumin, the Upper West Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association, has voiced concern over the declining interest of young men in pursuing vocational training in tailoring and hairdressing. Speaking exclusively to Info Radio in Wa, Mr. Mumin highlighted that women continue to dominate these fields, with the majority of apprentices graduating annually being female. He emphasized the need for stakeholders and community