Kumasi: World Peace Day marked with calls to eschew ethnocentrism
By: Razak Baba The Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr. Simon Osei-Mensah says in recent time, Ghana’s image as an oasis of peace and stability has come under threat as a result of frequent disputes and conflicts that have ethnic undertones. These conflicts according to him, do not only threaten national peace but also socio-economic development. Mr. […]
Residents of Kumasi to experience electric light rail transportation
Knights a.s. of the Czech Republic in collaboration with the Ministry of Railways Development has developed an Electric Light Rail Transportation (Tram System) for the city of Kumasi. The tram system would operate four main lines to decongest the city of traffic, reduce travel time and improve the quality of the mode of travel currently […]
Spotlight on SSNIT Flats at Asuoyeboah near Kumasi in Ashanti
By Nicholas Osei Wusu It was a symbol of pride to stay there because of the positive public perception that it was a place for the elite or the middle class in society, hence a mark of prestige. The famous ‘SSNIT Flats’ at Asuoyeboah near Kumasi, on the other hand, have now become a pale […]
Mahama supports Kumasi Sofoline Mosque project
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday visited the Kumasi Sofoline Mosque and made a cash donation of GH¢110,000.00 to the Mosque project. The donation follows an appeal from the leadership of the Mosque to enable them secure the land on which the Mosque is situated. The former president also pledged to support the planned […]
Vice President Bawumia inaugurates 100km road project in Kumasi
By: Thomas Nsowah-Adjei Government has since 2017, completed one thousand one hundred and eighty (1180) -kilometers of roads across the Ashanti Region. The completed projects include Highway, Urban and Feeder roads. Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia made the disclosure at the inauguration of rehabilitation and auxiliary infrastructure of Kumasi Inner Ring Road and adjacent Street […]
Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi to host World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off between Ghana and Nigeria
By William Billy Graham The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted a one-match approval for Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to host the World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff match between Ghana and Nigeria. The approval comes after a CAF Licensing Inspector visited the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last Sunday to inspect the facility. […]
Kumasi Transport Fares: Mixed reactions from drivers, passengers
By Akosua Frema Frimpong At the GPRTU Neoplan VIP Station at Asafo, the Station Master, Alhaji Ibrahim Attakora said the 15 % increment in fares was necessary to help them stay in business after frequent increases in the prices of petroleum products and spare parts. He noted, however, that the station had not witnessed any […]
