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10 May•3 min read
Wa West chiefs push for municipal status amid infrastructure gains and road safety appeals
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Traditional leaders are pushing for change, but can the district balance development with safety?
Wa West chiefs are advocating for municipal status to increase revenue as the district assembly focuses on infrastructure. Road safety and security are also on the agenda - but what challenges lie ahead?
20 Apr•3 min read
Gbintiri residents boycott market revenue payment over accountability; alleged 24-hour economy exclusion
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Why are Gbintiri residents refusing to pay market tolls-and what does it have to do with a 14-day ultimatum?
Gbintiri residents and traditional leaders are boycotting market revenue payments-citing neglect and exclusion from the 24-hour economy initiative. The community demands fiscal transparency and reinvestment-or face a permanent breakdown in cooperation.
9 Oct•4 min read
KEEA Residents Prefer 'Free Range' To Proper Toilets -MCE
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Why would residents choose the sea defence over provided toilets? The MCE's answer stunned a parliamentary committee.
KEEA Municipal Chief Executive Ismael Zagoon-Saeed appeared before Parliament's Local Government Committee to discuss persistent open defecation…
24 May•2 min read
Gov't reaffirms commitment to Africa's digital economy at AIGF launch
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How will a unified digital identity and infrastructure system impact cross-border trade and online transactions in Africa?
The government is dedicated to strengthening the digital economy by creating a unified African digital identity and infrastructure system. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations spoke on how this vision is linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
26 Apr•3 min read
From Efiase to SECOBOR: Rev. Wengam leads fresh charge to secure Ghana's borders
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Rev. Wengam champions SECOBOR to tackle border control issues- but what innovative solutions are on the horizon?
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is seeking support for Operation Secure Our Borders (SECOBOR)- a project to address critical needs. Chairman Rev. Wengam highlighted resource constraints and their impact on national security- hinting at a new approach to border management.
27 May•3 min read
Asunafo North Municipal Assembly deploys DL-Rev Software to tackle revenue shortfall
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Asunafo North Municipal Assembly is taking steps to address revenue shortfalls - but can tech solve the problem?
The Asunafo North Municipal Assembly is rolling out the DL-Rev Software to improve revenue collection. Assembly members are being trained and a Revenue Monitoring Taskforce mobilised - but what challenges does this initiative hope to address?
2 Oct•3 min read
Mahama directs MMDCEs to hold bi-annual Accountability Series
Summary
New directive orders local chiefs to face citizens - but what will they be asked to answer for?
President Mahama has directed MMDCEs in regions covered by his accountability tour to hold local townhall meetings twice a year.
3h ago•2 min read
MMDAs must commit 20% of IGF to capital projects - Finance Minister
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New fiscal rule for local assemblies could reshape development priorities - but what projects will be cut?
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has directed Ghana's MMDAs to allocate 20% of internally generated funds to capital projects.
23 Mar•3 min read
DBI Assembly, traditional leaders donate medical equipment to Issa polyclinic, motorbike to Police
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Medical equipment and a motorbike were donated to the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa district - but why now?
The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District Assembly and traditional leaders have collaborated to provide resources to the Issa Polyclinic and the district police command. The donation aims to improve critical services - but what challenges might this solve?
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