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Info Radio is mourning the death of news presenter Simon Bazaara, whose commanding voice and work in local broadcasting made him a familiar presence across the region. He was 43. Bazaara died on the evening of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, after battling diabetes for several months. A widower, he leaves behind three children. His funeral and burial took place the following day in his hometown of Charia. He joined Info Radio in August 2020, when the station began broadcasting, fol

Right: Professor Eric Kwasi Ofori - Vice-Chancellor of Garden City University The Vice-Chancellor of Garden City University (GCU), Professor Eric Kwasi Ofori, has urged newly admitted students to pursue academic excellence, maintain discipline and uphold ethical conduct throughout their studies. Addressing students at the university’s matriculation ceremony for the 2026/2027 academic year on October 16, 2026, Prof. Ofori said students were expected to embody GCU’s standards a

Associate Professor Awinpoga Akorogo Constance Professor Constance Awinpoka Akurugu says sexual violence allegations must be referred to law enforcement, not settled through internal mediation. Professor Constance Awinpoka Akurugu has urged school authorities and teacher unions to report all incidents of rape in schools to the appropriate security agencies for investigation and possible legal action. Speaking to Info Radio about reported sexual abuse cases in schools, Profess

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the Upper West Region has called for a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation into allegations of rape and defilement involving 19 girls at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The allegations reportedly implicate the school’s headmaster and include claims of similar misconduct at other institutions over several decades. The claims have not been established in court. I

Dr Zakarea Al-Hassan Balure - Superintendent of Bliss Eye Care in Wa Parents and caregivers should ensure children have their eyes examined at least once a year, the Superintendent of Bliss Eye Care in Wa, Dr Zakarea Al-Hassan Balure, has urged. Speaking to Info Radio on World Sight Day, Dr Balure said good vision can support children’s learning and classroom performance, while undetected eye problems may make it harder for them to study. He said parents who make deliberate e

The Rotary District 9104 is exploring a stronger partnership with the University for Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) to promote research, faculty and student exchange, mentorship and youth development. The District Governor of Rotary District 9104, Jack Andrews Dotsey, PhD, led a delegation, together with the President of the Rotary Club of Wa, Dr. Eunice Yorgri, on a courtesy visit to UBIDS on Saturday, September 3, 2026 as part of his working visit to th

File Photo Eight years after it was established, Gboriteng Primary School is still operating in two dilapidated mud classrooms built by the community, leaving its six classes to share the cramped spaces. The three lower-primary classes use one room, while the three upper-primary classes are taught in the other. Community member and teacher Samson Bunaa told Info News that the overcrowded arrangement is undermining teaching and learning. He said promises to improve the school’

The Upper West Regional Chairman of the Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers’ Association of Ghana (PRETAG), Alhassan Abdallah Salifu, has called for greater recognition of teachers and action to address concerns about their welfare and working conditions. Speaking as Ghana marked World Teachers’ Day on October 5, Mr Salifu congratulated the National Best Teacher, a PRETAG member, and commended teachers nationwide for their contribution to education and national development. He sa

The Anwelle Foundation has pledged to promote long-term community development and expand opportunities for underserved populations in Jirapa and beyond. Speaking at the foundation’s launch, its founder and chief executive officer, Frank Anwelle, said the organisation would focus on empowering communities rather than relying solely on short-term relief. The foundation’s priorities include education, vocational training, digital literacy and economic empowerment, alongside ini

The Gboriteng Valley Requiring a Bridge Residents of Gboriteng, a farming community in the Kandeu Electoral Area of the Wa West District say poor roads and an impassable river are making it difficult to access healthcare and attend school. The challenges are particularly affecting children who travel to Lassie for junior high school. Some have stopped attending, while others who continue to make the journey frequently fall ill, a resident Mr. Bunaa Fidelis told Info News. Mr