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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

Most Rev. Fr. Alfred Agyenta, Bishop of Navrongo/Balgatanga A communique issued by the Tamale Ecclesiastical Province Pastoral Conference (TEPPCON) led by Most Rev. Philip Naameh, Metropolitan Bishop of Tamale, and presented by Most Rev. Alfred Agyenta, Bishop of Navrongo-Bolgatanga , has underscores the vital role of education as a cornerstone of sustainable development in Ghana. The document highlights both the historical challenges and ongoing efforts of the Catholic Churc

Leaders from civil society, government, and Africa’s philanthropic community have underscored the urgent need for stronger domestic resource mobilization and coordinated local giving to accelerate Ghana’s development.    This call was made at the Ghana Philanthropy Conference (GPC) 2025, held under the theme “Repositioning Domestic Resource Mobilization as a Catalyst for Accelerating Development.”    The annual convening, organized by STAR-Ghana Foundation and its partners, h

File Photo Residents of Younuuri in the Jagluu Electoral Area of the Wa West District have raised concerns over the continued deterioration of the community’s main road, which has remained in a deplorable state since its construction in 2000. The community members say the road’s poor condition has become a significant barrier to accessing vital services, particularly secondary healthcare at Gurungu. According to residents, although they once organized communal labor to maint

File Photo The Wa West District Assembly has announced the successful disbursement of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grants to over 3,600 beneficiaries across the district. District Chief Executive Richard Wulo disclosed this achievement during the Second Ordinary Meeting of the Wa West District Assembly. According to Mr. Wulo, a total of 3,621 residents have received their LEAP payments, marking a significant step in the district’s efforts to alleviat

Dignitaries Commissioning and Handing over the Water facilities to community members ActionAid Ghana, in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has officially handed over one solar powered mechanized borehole and five hand-pumped boreholes to several communities within the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The beneficiary communities include Navilli, Yizieri, and Kpaala, among others. The initiative is part of the Community Acti

Mr. Songsore Mulumba - UW Regional Public Relations Officer OF CNC The Upper West Regional Office of the Center for National Culture has issued a formal directive to all event organizers within the region, urging them to notify and engage their respective district offices prior to hosting events related to customs and traditions. This initiative aims to ensure proper oversight and accurate representation of local cultural practices. In an interview with Info Radio, the Region

The Bishop of Wa  Most Rev. Francis Bomansaa M.Afr - and a Cross-Section of Priests The Catholic Youth of Wa marked the close of the 2025 liturgical year with a vibrant diocesan-wide celebration held at Funsi Parish in the Tumu Deanery. Led by the Diocesan Youth Council, the event attracted 184 youth representatives from 22 reporting parishes, students from Funsi Senior High School, 16 youth chaplains, and members of the religious community. During the Eucharistic celebration

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 Assemblyman for the Zang Electoral Area, Simon Peter, has voiced urgent concerns regarding the dilapidated state of educational and transportation infrastructure in his constituency. In an interview with Info Radio in Zang, Mr. Peter highlighted the pressing need for immediate renovation of school facilities to foster a conducive learning environment. “The condition of several schools in the area is deplorable,” Mr. Peter stated. “There is an urgent need for th