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Christian Service University Unveils New Digital Notice Board

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Adwoa Afranewaa
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Christian Service University has launched its new digital notice board. The project is led by the Student Representative Council. It aims to improve how information is shared on campus. The digital board will replace paper notices. It will give students quick and reliable updates.

SRC President Philimon William Klokpordzi spoke to Orange FM after the launch. He said the project shows the council’s commitment to better communication. He added that the digital notice board will reduce delays in sharing updates. It will also help make campus activities more organized.

Mr. Klokpordzi urged students to support the project. He asked them to help maintain the digital board. He said the system will work well only with collective effort. He believes the board will boost the student experience. He also said it will support growth and development on campus.

Former President Kufuor Rejects Claims He Backed Alan

By
Ivy Hollys
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has firmly denied long-standing allegations that he favoured Alan Kyerematen over Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) fierce 2008 presidential primary contest. Speaking with clarity and emphasis, the former President described the rumours as misleading, unfounded, and damaging narratives that have persisted for years without any tangible evidence to support them.

According to Mr. Kufuor, he never endorsed Alan against Akufo-Addo nor provided him with assistance to gain an unfair advantage, and he stressed that he maintained strict neutrality throughout the internal process, despite external attempts to paint a different picture. He explained that these claims have survived mainly because they fit into political storylines that people find convenient, even though they do not reflect what genuinely occurred within the party at the time.

He further revealed that after the NPP’s victory in the 2000 elections, he actually reached out to Alan Kyerematen with the intention of appointing him as a minister, yet Alan declined the offer for personal reasons, which makes the accusations of favoritism even harder to justify. This, he argued, demonstrates that his leadership style was rooted in inclusion rather than factional interest.

Kufuor’s clarification comes at a time when internal party debates have intensified following the NPP’s 2024 electoral defeat, a loss he believes was influenced heavily by policy missteps under the Akufo-Addo administration. He pointed to the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, the PDS scandal, and the National Cathedral controversy as issues that severely weakened public trust and shifted voter sentiment. In his view, the unity, credibility, and momentum that helped secure the party’s victory in 2016 were lost when these decisions created widespread dissatisfaction among Ghanaians.

CompuGhana Organises First Free health Screening

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Adwoa Afranewaa
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CompuGhana in collaboration with FamCare, Samsung and Orange fm organised a free health screening at the Kumasi City Mall on Friday, December 12, 2025.

The event covered free Syphllis test, free eye screening, free sugar level tests, free Hep B and C tests and free consultation services. Elizabeth Frimpong, head of Brands and Comunications explained that CompuGhana decided to partner with Samsung and Orange fm to organize free health screening for their costumers becauce CompuGhana cherises the health of their costumers.

She added that hopefully this will be the start of a regualr program. She added that none of the competing accessory brands have organised free health screen and this was a way of giving back to their costumers.

“It all about shopping healthy, so we decided to give our costumers the opportunity to check their health safely since health care is expensive in Ghana, we partnerned with Famcare and Orange fm to make it possibe”

Several people participated in the free health screening and were given professional health consultatiions. CompuGhana also rewarded some partiicipants with cash price and other souvenirs.

CEO of Focus1 Group Donates Gh¢100,000 toward first ICU in Sekondi

By
Adwoa Afranewaa
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Eng. Kwame Adu-Mante, the visionary CEO of Focus1 Group, encompassing Construction, Distribution, and Media sectors, has extended a magnanimous donation of Gh¢100,000 to facilitate the establishment of the Western Region’s pioneering ICU Center at Sekondi Hospital.

Addressing the esteemed gathering at the ICU Project dinner night, Eng. Kwame Adu-Mante elucidated that Gh¢66,199 will be allocated towards furnishing, whilst the residual Gh¢34,000 will defray ancillary expenditures.

This munificent contribution is poised to catalyze a significant enhancement in the region’s healthcare infrastructure, thereby augmenting the delivery of premium medical services to the indigenous populace.

Notably, this philanthropic gesture is not an isolated incident, as Eng. Kwame Adu-Mante has a proven track record of prioritizing the welfare of the community.

In 2018, during his tenure as a member of the Effia-Kwesiminstim Municipal Assembly’s health committee, he spearheaded the construction of a health post in Takoradi, underscoring his unwavering commitment to healthcare development.

His recent donation serves as a testament to his abiding concern for the well-being of residents in the region, demonstrating that his philanthropic endeavors are driven by a genuine desire to uplift and empower the community.

McDan Group of Companies Urge Graduates to Lead With Purpose at Garden City University’s 17th Graduation

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Adwoa Afranewaa
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Director of International Relations for the McDan group of companies, Nana Ama Amoah delivered a speech at the 17th gradaution ceremony of the Garden City Univerrsity on behalf of the CEO of the McDan group of companies, Daniel McKorley.

Nana Ama AmoahNana Ama Amoah said with, purpose, pursuit, and passion for national and youth development, Daniel McKorley and the McDan Group of companies we glad that the Garde City University continued to show consistency in their purpose to deliver practical education.

She shared that the CEO for the McDan group of companies, Daniel McKorley was particularly drawn to the Ashanti Region. Quoting the CEO, she said, ” There is something about the Ashanti Region, Ashanti Region is flowing with talent, ambition and possibilities”

She added that the McDan group of companies saw the graduation ceremony as an opportunity to invest in the future leaders of Ghana and commended the Garden City University of their persistency in producing graduates who shape their professions and Ghana at large.

Nana Ama Amoah encouraged the graduates to brace themselves as they step out into the professional world.”The world wil not slow down for you, so you have to learn, unlearn and relearn”, she said.

She further encouraged the gradutes to look out for problems and aim to provide solutions, ” do not just look for jobs, look for problems because that is how great men are made”, she stressed.

Nana Ama Amoah emphasized the relevance the importance of values in the professional world and the need for graduates to have a strong character. ”Talent and skill will take there but it takes character to keep you there”, she pointed out.

In concluding, she encouraged the gradutes to do their very best and dominate their professional fields .

KMA Embarks On An Inspection and Clearing Exercise in the CBD

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Adwoa Afranewaa
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The Public Relations Officer for the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Madam Henrietta Afia Aboagye, has confirmed that the Assembly will be moving around the Central Business District (CBD) to check on the condition of the area and ensure that traders are complying with regulations. 

In an interview on the orange sunrise, the PRO revealed that some traders who have set up their trades in unauthorized places and littered were made to sweep and clear those areas.

She also mentioned that although the assembly acknowledges that there are not enough parking spaces within the Central Business District, unlawful parking by commercial vehicles contribute largely to the traffic and congestion within the business district.

She added that the exercise will create space for vehicles and people to move freely and reiterated the Assembly’s commitment to ensure that people are complying to regulations.

By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang

New Juaben, Kwadaso and Old Tafo Records high numbers of PLHIV in the Ashanti Region

By
Adwoa Afranewaa
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The Regional Technical Coordinator for the Ghana AIDS commission, Mrs Olivia Graham has confirmed that according to the 2024 report on HIV/AIDS  334,700 people in the country are currently living with HIV.

The latest data also show 15,200 new infections and 12,600 AIDS-related deaths recorded in 2024.

In an interview with Alfa Ali on the orange sunrise this morning Mrs. Olivia also revealed that the Greater Accra Region has the highest number of people living with HIV standing at 3436 followed by the Ashanti Region with 2997 people living with HIV/AIDS.

Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng, the Regional Director of Health Services, has also revealed that More than 40 per cent of people living with HIV in the Ashanti Region are currently not on treatment, posing a significant public health risk. 

According to him, out of an estimated 63,159 people living with HIV in the region that should be on treatment, only 33,199, representing 52.9 per cent are currently receiving antiretroviral therapy.

New Juaben, Kwadaso and Old Tafo have been reported to be the areas with high numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS in the Ashanti Region

She explained that people are still not getting tested because of fear of stigma and in some cases the misconception that the virus was spiritual. 

She added that in 2023 the number of people living with HIV was over 17 thousand and explained that although there has been a slight decrease, Ghana is still striving to achieve less than 3 thousand people living with the virus 

Mrs. Olivia Graham also mentioned that, although the main infection mode was through sex, Ghana has recorded less than 5% of positive mothers giving birth to positive babies and urged people to get tested.

Half of NSS Personnel Still Absent as Registration Deadline Nears

By
Ivy Hollys
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The National Service Scheme (NSS) has announced that its registration system will close on Friday, with half of this year’s deployed personnel yet to complete the registration process, according to Deputy Director-General for Operations, Fuseini Donkor.

Speaking on the AM Show, Donkor expressed concern over the low reporting rate, noting that repeated reminders have yielded limited compliance. He revealed that only 50% of the deployed personnel have officially registered, despite the system being capable of accommodating significantly more participants.

“By Friday, we are closing the system,” Donkor emphasised. “Today is Wednesday, and 50% of the personnel have not reported. Our system can handle even a million users, but registration must be completed.”

The Deputy Director-General criticised what he described as deliberate delays and attempts by some personnel to circumvent the official process. He explained that regional NSS offices have been underutilised due to the failure of many corps members to report, with some expecting to later change their postings by paying fees.

“The frustration they are giving to the system is becoming too much,” Donkor said. “Most of the regional offices are sitting idle because some individuals think, ‘I will bring money, I will change it for you.’ Please, by Friday, we are locking the system.”

He urged all remaining personnel to complete registration before the deadline, warning that no exceptions would be made after Friday. The NSS confirmed that further updates will be provided as the deadline approaches, highlighting the importance of adhering to official timelines to avoid complications with deployment and service obligations.

Mahama Inspects Accra Roads, Aims for West Africa’s Best

By
Ivy Hollys
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President John Mahama is set to tour multiple ongoing road projects in the Greater Accra Region today, underscoring his commitment to the Big Push agenda, a flagship initiative designed to transform Ghana’s road network within two years. The tour follows a series of project launches across the country, including major works recently inaugurated in the Greater Accra, Volta, and Upper West Regions, all aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and improving transportation efficiency nationwide.

The President has repeatedly emphasised that the scale and structure of the Big Push programme are engineered to deliver results quickly. He expressed confidence that “Ghana will, in the next two years, have the best roads in West Africa,” attributing this to the strategic division of contracts that prevents long delays and ensures continuous progress.

Explaining the project design, President Mahama noted that work was broken into manageable segments to allow contractors to operate efficiently while connecting their sections seamlessly. “No contractor has been given a stretch that will take 24 months to complete. We’ve divided the projects so each contractor can work quickly, and the sections will then be joined together,” he said.

The President also appealed to the public for patience, acknowledging the temporary inconveniences that widespread construction may cause. “From the launch of this Big Push, the whole of Ghana is going to become a construction site. Bear with the contractors, but know that we are suffering to gain,” he added.

To ensure accountability, monitoring will be rigorous and continuous, with frequent site visits, photos, and video documentation. President Mahama further explained that he would personally track progress from his office at Flagstaff House, overseeing every contractor and project, including the Ho–Aflao and Afienya–Dodowa roads, to guarantee timely completion.

Coach Björkegren Hails Black Queens’ Effort Despite Defeat

By
Ivy Hollys
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Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says his players should hold their heads high despite their 2-0 defeat to England in an international friendly at Southampton’s St. Mary’s Stadium, a result he believes does not diminish the team’s effort or spirit. Ghana conceded an early goal in the sixth minute when Lucia Kendall punished a defensive error, before Alessia Russo converted a late stoppage-time penalty to seal the win for the European champions.

England, who recently secured back-to-back European Championship titles and are widely regarded as one of the strongest and most technically complete national teams in women’s football, posed a formidable challenge, yet Bjorkegren stressed that Ghana competed with determination and discipline throughout the match. He noted that while every coach desires victory, it is important to appreciate the context—Ghana currently sits 67th in the world rankings, and facing a team of England’s calibre requires not only preparation but mental strength, qualities he believes the Black Queens demonstrated impressively.

The coach highlighted the team’s resilience and work rate, stating that the players stood firm for the full 90 minutes and responded positively even after conceding under pressure, which he considers a sign of growing maturity within the squad. Bjorkegren expressed satisfaction with the overall performance, insisting that the friendly match provided valuable lessons the team can build on as they continue their preparations for upcoming international engagements.

Captain Portia Boakye and her teammates delivered several promising moments during the game, and the technical team remains optimistic that the Black Queens will transform these experiences into stronger performances in future competitive fixtures.

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