Ernest Yaw Anim wants to improve the lives of people in Kumawu. The MP said he can work with anyone chosen as the new Municipal Chief Executive. On Tuesday, he told listeners on OTEC FM radio that improvements matter more than political differences. Anim mentioned that he already works with NDC leaders even without an MCE present. These partnerships focus on solving local problems.
Anim believes Kumawu needs everyone pulling together for progress. He plans to bring his supporters together with government officials. The MP aims to ensure the area receives proper attention from national programs. During the radio interview, he emphasized development as his main goal. His approach puts community needs ahead of party politics.
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene promised government backing for schools working on tech projects during Ashantifest at Prempeh Assembly Hall. Students from many schools showed off their inventions, but Afia Kobi Ampem Girls SHS grabbed attention with their drone displays. The minister said officials want to help schools that create solutions for everyday problems. He assured students the government would support their work with aircraft and drones.
The Engineering Club at Afia Kobi Ampem Girls SHS has built several drones under Engineer Ferdinand Sam's guidance, making it a top STEM school in Ghana. Students told officials they want to keep developing their innovations but need more support. They asked both government...
Traders working in downtown Kumasi support Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman's goal of making the city less crowded but worry about his approach. They find his military-style tactics unfair since he ordered them to leave sidewalks by April 15 without giving them another place to sell their goods. Many fear the cleanup will help pedestrians move around but leave hundreds of sellers without income.
These merchants want to talk with the mayor before he starts clearing the streets. A person selling used clothes asked for the chance to share their concerns with city officials first. Someone selling shoes pointed out that nobody wants to work on the streets under the hot sun all day. Another merchant simply requested a proper location for their...
Kumasi drivers asked Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman to finish the Kejetia market project before starting any traffic clearing operations. They said rushing into decongestion efforts would leave them without ways to make money. These commercial operators currently work from roadsides because proper stations remain unavailable in the city center.
The drivers urged the mayor, nicknamed King Zuba, to establish designated pickup areas before banning roadside operations. They specifically requested workspace allocation before authorities force them off pavements. This comes after the mayor announced plans to remove trotros that park along streets to reduce traffic jams throughout the business district.
Speaking with reporters on April 15, the...
CPP leader Kwame Jantuah worries about the endless fighting in Bawku. Recent violence has turned deadly, with two police officers killed in Binduri during clashes between locals and security forces. Many others suffered injuries as tensions rose higher in the area. During a TV interview, Jantuah asked why the Kusasis and Mamprusis cannot find common ground through talking about their problems.
Peace efforts will start again soon under Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who leads the mediation process. Both sides must come to Kumasi for talks running from April 28 to May 1. The Manhyia Palace asked everyone involved to help create lasting peace in the troubled region. These discussions aim to stop the violence that has caused deaths and...
Peace talks for the Bawku conflict will start again on April 28 under the leadership of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The discussions will run through May 1 in Kumasi, with both sides expected to attend. The Manhyia Palace released a statement Monday asking everyone involved to help find lasting peace for the area. These efforts aim to end the violence that has caused deaths, destroyed property, and forced people from their homes.
President John Dramani Mahama expressed trust in the Asantehene's mediation during a military graduation ceremony last Friday. He mentioned a recent marketplace incident that led to deaths and property damage in the region. The president emphasized that nobody benefits from the ongoing conflict and...
A senior lawmaker wants the government to step up efforts to solve the Bawku conflict without political blame games. Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, who serves as Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee in Parliament, believes politicians must stop accusing each other of making the situation worse. He stressed this approach during a television interview on April 14.
Fordjour expressed concern about young people clashing with security forces sent to maintain order in the area. He called this development particularly dangerous since security personnel are there to protect residents. The Assin South representative urged all groups involved in the violence to show restraint so that peace could return.
The ongoing conflict has...
OpenAI released GPT-4.1, replacing last year's GPT-4 model. The company claims this update performs better "in just about every dimension," especially for coding tasks. It also handles instructions more effectively.
Developers can access GPT-4.1 alongside smaller versions - Mini for affordability and Nano, described as their "smallest, fastest, and cheapest" option. All three models process up to one million tokens of context, far exceeding GPT-4o's 128,000-token limit. The new model costs 26 percent less than its predecessor, an important factor after DeepSeek introduced its efficient competitor.
OpenAI plans to remove the two-year-old GPT-4 from ChatGPT on April 30, noting that recent GPT-4 improvements make it a natural...
OpenAI might enter the social media arena with a platform resembling X. The AI company is currently testing an internal prototype built around ChatGPT's image-generation capabilities. CEO Sam Altman has quietly sought advice about this potential venture from various advisors. The platform could launch either as part of ChatGPT or as a standalone application, though OpenAI hasn't confirmed these plans officially.
This move would likely intensify the rivalry between OpenAI and Elon Musk. After Musk offered $97.4 billion to buy OpenAI, Altman responded that he would instead purchase Twitter for $9.74 billion if Musk wanted to sell. Creating a social platform would give OpenAI access to valuable user-generated content for training its AI...
