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The Ponyentanga Displaced Residents Association in Wa West District has called for urgent compensation and livelihood assistance, three months after their homes were demolished to make way for a 24-hour market project in the community. At a press conference on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Association’s Secretary, George Kancheon, disclosed that over 14 households were affected by the demolition carried out on May 19, 2026. While expressing gratitude to traditional leaders for

Razak Kanyiti, the Environmental Health Officer for the Wa Municipal Assembly, has expressed serious concerns about the use of chemicals by some food, fruit, and vegetable sellers in the Wa Municipality to artificially ripen or preserve their produce. He also highlighted poor sanitary practices among vendors as a significant public health risk. Speaking on Info Radio’s morning programme on Monday, September 1, 2026, Mr. Kanyiti condemned the sale of food items such as oranges

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in the Upper West Region has called on the public and manufacturers to strictly adhere to the ban on Styrofoam packaging products, commonly known as “takeaway” packs. Mr. Jonas Kpierekoh, the Upper West Regional Director of the EPA, highlighted the environmental hazards caused by the continued use of Styrofoam, particularly its role in exacerbating flooding. Speaking to Info Radio, he explained that discarded Styrofoam often clogs