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Residents of Kparisaga in the Kpongu-Kparisaga Electoral Area of the Wa Municipality in the Upper West Region have appealed to the government to urgently rehabilitate the community’s main road and bridge linking them to Wa, the municipal capital. The residents say the poor condition of the bridge has become a major challenge, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall, when floodwaters overflow the structure and prevent residents from travelling into or out of the communit

The chief of Maase in the Dolimo Traditional Area says government must increase investment in rural sanitation despite progress made in his community to reduce open defecation. Speaking to Info Radio, Naa Dr Saaka Mwinimaana II said open defecation remains a major health threat and warned that many communities in the traditional area cannot yet be described as open-defecation free. "I have my doubts that that is the case," he said, referring to signs erected in some communiti

The Upper West Regional Directorate of the National Youth Authority (NYA), in collaboration with the Wa Municipal Assembly, the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) and other partners, has mobilised more than 200 young people to clean major public spaces in Wa as part of activities marking the 2026 National Youth Month. The exercise, held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, covered the desilting of choked gutters, the cleaning of markets, streets and the Youth

Every day, Naa Kenneth Adams worries about where his family will get enough water for drinking, cooking and other household needs. Like many residents of Domweni in the Lawra Municipality, he has spent years relying on unsafe water sources after the community's only dam became damaged and could no longer provide a reliable supply of water. For Mr. Adams, the struggle goes beyond meeting his family's daily water needs. The damaged dam has also disrupted farming activities, lea

Residents of Kachiau in the Kandeu Electoral Area of Wa West District are appealing to local authorities to urgently address their ongoing water shortage crisis. During a recent community engagement with Info Radio, residents highlighted their reliance on a single borehole, which is insufficient to meet the community’s water needs. According to residents, Many households are forced to fetch water from streams or travel to Wechiau in search of potable water, posing significan

The Uncompleted Kachiau CHPS Compound Kachiau, a rural farming community in the Kandeu electoral district of Wa West, is on the cusp of a healthcare revival, thanks to a significant intervention by Member of Parliament Peter Lanchene Toobu. The MP has released GH₵74,510 from his MP common fund to facilitate the completion of the long-abandoned Kachiau Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound, addressing years of community frustration and neglect. The resid

File Photo The District Chief Executive for Wa West, Hon. Richard Wulo, has reaffirmed the district’s commitment to enhancing its road network as a vital component of its development agenda. He emphasized that improving accessibility remains a top priority for the district’s socio-economic growth. Hon. Wuolo disclosed that the District Assembly, with rsupport from Wa West Member of Parliament, Hon. Peter Lanchene, has undertaken numerous road projects aimed at opening up the

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has taken proactive steps to enhance road safety awareness among commercial motorcycle riders in the Wa Municipality, emphasizing accident prevention and adherence to traffic regulations. The initiative was part of a broader summit organized by Dakulada.com, aimed at fostering responsible riding practices among Cambuu motorcycle operators. During the event, Mr. Abdul Fatawu Sidik, the Planning Manager for the NRSA in the Upper West Re

File Photo The Chairman of the Dagomba Community in Wa, Mr. Mohammed Bashiru, has issued a rallying call for unity, cultural preservation, and peaceful celebrations as the community marks this year’s Fire Festival. Speaking during the festivities held at the forecourt of the Wa Naa’s Palace, Mr. Bashiru emphasized the significance of the event, describing it as one of the most historic in the Dagomba Kingdom and northern Ghana. The Fire Festival, locally known in Dagbani as "

Hon. Richard Wulo - Wa West DCE The District Chief Executive for Wa West, Hon. Richard Wulo, has announced that the Poyentanga Traditional Authorities have generously released four acres of land to resettle residents affected by the demolition of their homes for the construction of the new 24-Hour Market. Speaking on Info Radio’s Afternoon Current Affairs Program Tizine Yiri Yela , Hon. Wulo explained that the land was secured through the intervention of the Wa West District