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Zakaria Rafique Seinu Lady Zanbokma Extends Climate Action Campaign to Wulugu, Plants 200 Trees in Seven Schools
Climate advocate Lady Zanbokma has extended her climate action campaign to Wulugu in the North East Region, planting 200 trees…
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Kuufire Patrick Ngmelakpieong Pledges Fresh Enthusiasm and Stronger Grassroots Communication as NDC Deputy Communication Officer Candidate
Kuufire Patrick Ngmelakpieong is seeking to become the Deputy Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa…
GHANA WATER’S FINANCIAL TURNAROUND: MUTAWAKILU’S LEADERSHIP DELIVERS REMARKABLE RESULTS
Ghana’s water sector is recording a remarkable financial turnaround, with the Ghana Water Company Limited...
Accomplished Mahama Ayariga Assumes Office as Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister
Accomplished Ghanaian politician and statesman Mahama Ayariga has officially assumed office as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs,…
SURVIVAL IS NECESSARY
In the 1980s, Anloga was not as it is today. There were no traffic lights, no shopping arcades, no neat…
Dr. Nawaane’s Free Health Initiative Reaches Over 300 Nabdam Residents
More than 300 residents of the Nabdam District in the Upper East Region are benefiting from a free healthcare initiative…
Ghana-to-Benin Climate Cyclists Donate BP Apparatus to Eight CHPS Compounds in Talensi
James Kumbeni and Kingsley Akwasi Ampong, who recently cycled from northern Ghana to Benin as part of an advocacy campaign…
Ghana Water Company MD Joins Gonja Kingdom to Celebrate Yagbon Damba 2026
The Managing Director of Ghana Water Company Limited, Hon. Adam Mutawakillu, joined traditional leaders, government officials and the people of…
WA METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY OUTDOORS FIRST-EVER CITY GUARDS IN UPPER WEST REGION
Yahaya pelpou Hisham The ceremony was attended by the Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing Esq., as Special Guest of Honour,…
Damongo Stands Still as Gonjaland Marks Another Chapter in Its Living History
Johannes Jafo Akunatu On Sunday, August 30, Damongo turned into the heart of Gonjaland. Sons and daughters of the Gonja Kingdom travelled home.…
FROM NANDOM TO THE WORLD: HOW GIFTY’S DANCE IS CARRYING DAGAABA CULTURE ACROSS BORDERS
At Burkina Faso’s FESCUDA festival, a young performer from Ghana’s Upper West Region turns indigenous music, dance and storytelling into…
CAPECS, Partners Empower 100 Fatchu Residents with Livelihood Support
Residents of Fatchu in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region have received livelihood support from Capacity Enhancement…
GHANA’S LITHIUM MOMENT: CAN AFRICA TURN CRITICAL MINERALS INTO A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION?
As Ghana prepares to exploit lithium and other critical minerals, researchers, policymakers and communities are confronting a defining question: will…
Burkina Faso’s Patriotic Classroom: Why 65,000 Young People Are Being Asked to Learn Their History
For Burkina Faso, history is not being presented merely as an academic subject. It is being positioned as part of…
A DEMOTION OR ELEVATION? THE CASE OF DR. ABDUL-RASHID HASAN PELPUO
The Bridge News His reassignment from the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment to the Ministry of State in charge of Special Initiatives…
From Cotton Fields to Kayayei: Can Northshore Help Reverse Northern Ghana’s Industrial Decline?
But behind the pans, sacks and loads carried through the streets of Accra lies a larger development question: what happens…
3,000 Bags of Fertiliser Set to Boost Food Production and Farmer Livelihoods in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba
Mudasiru Techi Dari Thousands of farmers in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Constituency are expected to receive a critical boost to their farming activities following the…
Mutawakilu Empowers Lordina Ladies with 15 Industrial Sewing Machines, Pledges Wider Livelihood Support
Fifteen tailors and seamstresses in the Damongo Constituency have received a major boost to their livelihoods following the donation of…
NAALUŊ AMONG THE WAALA: THE STORY BEHIND THE OATH OF NAA GURAH
The origins of the Nabiihi, the royal institution of Wa, are the subject of different historical and oral traditions. Some…
RIPPLE OF HOPE FOUNDATION CEO WINS 2026 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD, PLEDGES BATHROOM FACILITY FOR WECHIAU SHS
The award, which celebrates individuals and organisations making meaningful contributions to sustainable development, has been described by the foundation as…
NGBANYE YOUTH FORUM DONATES 200 EXERCISE BOOKS TO SUPPORT YAGBONWURA’S EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES
The customised exercise books carry the photograph of the Yagbonwura alongside information about the Ngbanye Youth Forum. Beyond providing essential…
IN ACCRA, THE WALA TRADITION FINDS A NEW VOICE: NAA TOFIK ABDUL SANKURI INSTALLED AS FIRST SUBSTANTIVE WALA CHIEF
ACCRA — At exactly 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, amid the bustle of the Mamobi–Kaneshie Station in Ghana's…
From Dondoli to the Political Trenches: Why Alhaji Bitis Believes He is Ready to Lead The NDC’S Commimications in Wa Central
For Alhaji Kotia Nurideen Abubakari Bitis, popularly known as HajjBitis, the journey to contest for the position of Communications Officer…
Jinapor Charges GRIDCo to Strengthen Reliability as Company Records GH¢584.46m Profit
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has charged the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to intensify preventive…
Ghana Moves to Develop Petroleum Downstream Infrastructure Master Plan
Ghana has taken a significant step towards strengthening its petroleum downstream sector with the inauguration of a Steering Committee to…
Hon. Garlus Donates GH¢100,000 to Support Savannah Islamic Council Office Construction
Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, has donated GH¢100,000 towards the construction of a permanent office complex…
Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games: Who Takes the Puppy Home?
Accra: The age-old playful rivalry between the Dagaaba and Frafra communities will take centre stage...
Adam Mutawakilu Commissions Ultra-Modern Mosque in Memory of Late Father
Former Member of Parliament for Damongo and Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, has…
Pelpuo Grateful for Mahama’s Confidence, Reaffirms Commitment to Reset Agenda
The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has expressed profound gratitude to Ghanaians, particularly residents…
Mahama Inaugurates Board to Drive GH¢1bn Bawku Revitalisation Fund
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a five-member board to oversee the implementation of the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund,…
2026 DUMBA: Understanding the Waala State’s Dumba Tradition
As the Waala Kingdom prepares for another colourful celebration of its historic Dumba festival, attention is turning to the traditions,…
TRIBUTE BY HON. BAANI ABUDU NELSON, FORMER MP FOR DABOYA-MANKARIGU
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BROTHER AND FRIEND TINGA WURA ALHAJI SAMSON ABUDU KURABARSO (Council...
Prince Razak Moomin Tachi: The Impact and Service to the Wa East Constituency.
Wononuo Salifu When Prince Razak Moomin Tachi entered the race for the NDC parliamentary primaries in the Wa East Constituency in 2022,…
NPP Upper West Executives Pay Maiden Courtesy Call on Bawumia Ahead of 2028
Accra, August 25, 2026 : The newly elected Upper West Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have paid…
DUST, DRUMS AND THE SACRED COW – THE SOUL OF WAALA DUMBA
Elders sit under the baobab and say, when Dumba calls, even the dead sit up to listen. This year the…
John Jinapor Calls for Energy Systems That Can Power Africa’s Industrial Transformation
Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s approach to energy development,…
GoldBod Debate: Alhaji Bitis Backs Sammy Gyamfi, Calls for Facts Over Political Noise
Wa Central NDC Communications Officer Aspirant says Ghana’s gold sector deserves informed debate, evidence-based scrutiny...
Chairman Randy: The Quiet Force in THE NDC.
In the political landscape of the Upper West Region, some names are remembered not only for the positions they have…
GONJALAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION (GLYA) MOURNS A GREAT SON OF GONJALAND: HIS EXCELLENCY TINGAWURA ALHAJI SAMPSON SEIDU ABUDU
The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA) has received with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss the news of the…
Newly Elected Ghana YMCA President George Dela Cofie Unveils Bold Four-Year Vision for Youth and Organisational Renewal
Newly elected National President of the Ghana YMCA, George Dela Cofie, has unveiled an ambitious four-year vision to rebuild organisational…
70 Years of Life, Service and Legacy: Celebrating Hon. Ambrose Patrick Bang-Bie Dery and the Standard of Leadership
Pascal Gyireh As Hon. Dery celebrates his 70th birthday, the people of Nandom, the Upper West Region and Ghana have a special…
Ghana YMCA’s Youth Skills Drive Reaches 5,000 as Habiah Pushes Green Jobs, Rehabilitation and Creative Enterprise
The Ghana Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) has intensified its focus on youth development, skills training, climate action and social…
Bitis: From Eight Years of Service to a New Voice for Wa Central NDC
Bitis, who is contesting for the position of NDC Communications Officer in Wa Central, is presenting his candidature as a…
Bitis Defends Mahama’s Big Push Road Agenda: ‘He Is Not Selective or Tribalistic’
The NDC Wa Central Communication Officer aspirant Alhaji Bitis has mounted a strong defence of President John Dramani Mahama, insisting…
YMCA Calls for Skills-Based Education as Ghana’s Youth Unemployment Challenge Deepens
The Ghana YMCA has called for a fundamental rethink of the country’s education system, arguing that greater emphasis on technical…
18 Years of Hope: Bahass Mental Home Thanks Public for Standing by People Living with Mental Illness
After 18 years of providing care, dignity and hope to people living with mental illness in the Upper West Region…
Pelpuo Urges Carmensita Manufacturing to Consider 24-Hour Production to Boost Jobs, Economic Growth
Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has urged Carmensita Manufacturing Company to...
Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Musician to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Africa’s extraordinary musical journey onto the global stage reached another historic milestone on Tuesday, August...
PURC Commissions New Head Office Complex as Government Reaffirms Commitment to Better Utility Services
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has commissioned its new Head Office Complex, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts…
GH¢100,000 donation boosts completion of Alhaji Sumaila Mosque in Damongo
The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, has donated GH¢100,000 towards the completion of the Alhaji…
Why Bitis Is the Communications Officer Wa Central Needs
In politics, communication is not merely about having a microphone, defending a party or responding to an opponent. It is…
DARKEST HUMANITY
Growing up as a child, I had an insatiable appetite for Books and reading. For reasons I can't tell, I…
“We Are The Ladimeh”: From The Chains Of The Past To The Chains Of The Present
In Ishmael A. Junuorgh’s narrative Ladimeh, Ladimeh himself becomes that struggle made flesh. He becomes a symbol of resilience in…
Afoko urges NPP to unite, rebuild and recapture power in 2028
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has called on the party’s rank and file to…
FROM DAKULEDA SLIPPERS TO BOOKS: HOW A FIRST LOVE IN WA TAUGHT ME TO READ
It all started during those sweet days when I was a student at Wa T.I...
Burkina Faso, Russia to deepen economic ties with first joint commission
Burkina Faso and Russia are set to hold their first Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation in…
BRINGING SCIENCE HOME: HOW ZAKARIA OSMAN FROKO IS TEACHING PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY IN WAALI ON TIKTOK
Zakaria is a science lecturer at Nasrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education in Wa, Upper West Region. On paper, that…
THERE IS SOMETHING IN A NAME
In Wa, on a market morning, a woman will call across the compound and the name that comes back is…
Upper West Writers’ Association Takes Books, Literary Inspiration to Three Schools
The Upper West Writers’ Association has taken its campaign to promote reading, creative writing and literary development to three educational…
Beyond Drumming and Dancing: How Millar Open University Is Reimagining Culture as a Science of Development
For generations, culture in Africa has often been presented through its most visible expressions: the rhythm of drums, the colours…
Guinea’s Doumbouya Returns from Greece Amid Tight Security as Political Tensions Mount
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has returned to Conakry after a short family holiday in Greece, arriving at Ahmed Sékou Touré…
Burkina Faso Builds a New Line of Defence Against Infrastructure Disruption with Mobile Bridges
In a country where damaged roads and bridges can quickly isolate communities, disrupt trade and complicate humanitarian and security operations,…
Burkina Faso’s New AES Passport: A Biometric Document at the Heart of the Sahel’s Sovereignty Project
From the disappearance of the ECOWAS identity to a new passport for the Alliance of Sahel States, Burkina Faso is…
Burkina Faso’s Nuclear Bet: From Nkrumah’s Unfinished Atomic Dream to Traoré’s Russian Partnership
Burkina Faso's decision to pursue civilian nuclear power with Russia has opened a new front in the country's increasingly assertive…
UNIQUE AMASS TO CAPE COAST: HELP US BRING THE NSMQ TROPHY TO WA!
For the first time ever, UNIQUE AMASS has qualified for the National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 Prelims, set to…
Nanung Regent Urges NIB to Establish Banking Presence in Bimbila
The Regent made the appeal when he, accompanied by a member of the Nanumba Traditional Council, Alhaji Tijani, and his…
NPP ELECTIONS: “CHAIRMANSHIP IS NOT A TERMINAL POINT” — SAVANNAH CONTENDER MAKES FINAL PITCH FOR UNITY, AMBITION
With four days to the NPP Savannah Regional executive elections, the former Regional Secretary says the party needs a chairman…
4 DAYS TO NPP SAVANNAH ELECTION: BRAIMAH VOWS TO RECLAIM REGION, REBUILD PARTY
DAMONGO, SAVANNAH REGION — With barely four days to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Regional Executive Elections, the contest for…
Traveler’s Inn: How Bolgatanga’s ‘Unofficial Parliament’ Has Served Tea, Tolerance and Community for Four Decades
In a country where political differences can sometimes divide families, communities and friendships, a modest establishment in the heart of…
NEVER TRUST MEN WITH HENS
As if mother knew why I didn't want to go to school that morning. She looked at me over her…
The Lost Maestras
The Lost Maestras is a preservation, transmission and promotion project led by Mieruba Art Center in Ségou. Between 2022 and…
BAGBIN IS STILL A GOOD MAN
Prof. Damasus Tuurosong When in March 2025 I got the “divine” call to be Executive Secretary to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon.…
FROM NANDOM TO THE WORLD: GIFTY’S DANCE, VOICE AND THE DAGAABA CULTURAL STORY
From Domangye in the Nandom area of Ghana’s Upper West Region, Gifty is emerging as a distinctive voice and dancer…
SHE BECAME A MOTHER AT 16, DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL AND STILL BECAME A LECTURER: MADAM FELICIA’S REMARKABLE STORY
At 16, Madam Felicia became a mother. Financial hardship had already forced her out of senior high school, and life…
Sissala West: Ghana’s Food Basket Struggles Against Its Roads
Sissala West District may not be one of Ghana’s most talked-about districts, but its contribution to the country’s food security,…
Bawku West DCE outlines four-pronged development agenda as district battles infrastructure, health and rural access gaps
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bawku West, Hon. James Ayamwego, has outlined a four-pronged...
NDC Sissala East Chairman Namoroo Razak Backs Grassroots Leadership, Seeks Second Term
Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Sissala East Constituency, Namoroo Razak, says his tenure has been defined…
Toende Rural Bank: How Local Finance Is Helping Bawku West Fight Poverty, Build Livelihoods and Keep Rural Economies Moving
For residents of Bawku West District, particularly farmers, women entrepreneurs, traders and young people, the availability of financial services close…
Talensi Eyes Municipal Status as Mining, Infrastructure and Tourism Potential Drive Development Push
The Talensi District in Ghana’s Upper East Region is positioning itself for a major transformation, with the District Assembly highlighting…
Bongo’s Rapid Evolution: Paramount Chief Envisions Future Built on Education and Environmental Action
In a wide-ranging dialogue on local governance, heritage, and regional development, His Royal Highness, the Paramount Chief of Bongo, Bonaab…
Salaga-South MP Courts Russia Partnership for Education, Jobs and Tourism
Ewuntomah Saaka Sulemana The Member of Parliament for Salaga-South Constituency, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, is seeking to open new international opportunities for…
JOR: THE DAGAABA GREEN GOLD
In the dusty kitchens of the Upper West Region, where millet farms stretch to the horizon and mornings start before…
BANANA PEEL CURRICULUM
Across Senior High Schools in Tamale, Bolgatanga, Wa, and everywhere the harmattan blows chalk dust into your white uniform, a…
DECLARATION OF INTENT TO CONTEST THE POSITION OF CONSTITUENCY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER—NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS – BOLE-BAMBOI
TAHIRU IDDISAH OMEGA This decision is born out of my unwavering commitment to the ideals of our great party, my proven record of…
TZ: THE CENTER OF THE TABLE
WA — In Wa, you do not need a restaurant directory to find a good meal. You need memory. You…
Reset for Victory: Sissala West NPP heals divisions, banks on unity ahead of 2028
The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Sissala East Constituency, Hon. Abudi Shaibu, says an extensive grassroots…
Open Doors, Safer Communities: How Upper West’s Regional Minister Says Accessibility Is Driving Development
From crime reduction and youth employment to traditional leadership engagement and public sector reforms, Charles Lwanga outlines a governance model…
ONE NPP, A NEW PATH TO VICTORY
On August 15, delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) across the Savannah Region will gather to elect a regional…
From Defeat to Leadership: How Majeed Salifu Wants Unity to Rebuild Sissala East and the NPP
Politics often celebrates victory. Yet for Hon. Majeed Salifu, the journey to becoming Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)…
Why #FixTheCountry Lost Momentum: The Missing Ideology Behind Ghana’s Youth Revolt
Charles Prempeh PhD The rapid rise of Ghana’s #FixTheCountry Movement captured the frustrations of an entire generation. Emerging in the wake of the…
Shea Park: Upper West turns indigenous resource into investment engine for jobs and sustainable growth
For generations, the shea tree has stood as a quiet economic lifeline across northern Ghana, supporting thousands of households, particularly…
Saving Sight, Changing Lives: The Vision Behind Bliss Eye Care in Upper West
For many people in Ghana's Upper West Region, losing their sight does not happen overnight. It begins quietly—with blurred vision…
Tramadol crown
The sun bleeds out over the Sahel and the heat finally loosens its grip on Kambali. It is 6:47pm. Mothers…
Upper West Pursues Development Drive Amid Persistent Challenges
The Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing Esq. says government is making steady progress in addressing the region's…
NADMO Intensifies Disaster Prevention Campaign as Flooding, Bushfires Continue to Threaten Upper West Region
The Upper West Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr. Osman Abdul-Latif Sinsew, has reaffirmed the organisation's…
Godfred Dassah Unveils Vision for Inclusive, Truth-Driven Communication in Daffiama–Bussie–Issa Constituency
Godfred Dassah Godfred Dassah, a young a communication strategist and media practitioner pooularly known as "Controller GH" has officially declared his intention…
From Challenge to Triumph: Bawa Damata’s Journey Inspires Ghana at WOFAGRIC AND THE GOLD IN THE SOIL AWARDS 2026
Savannah Region - When Bawa Damata slowly made her way to the stage to receive the 2026 Ultimate Gold in…
WHEN POLITICS MEETS PUBLIC HEALTH, THE STORY OF BUSUNU’S TWO AMBULANCES AND THE COST OF DIVIDED DEVELOPMENT
A functioning ambulance can mean the difference between life and death, particularly in rural communities where access to advanced healthcare…
Fallen Penis and Fallen Breast: An Analysis of Recent Masculinity
Dr. Charles Prempeh This evening at about 5: 30 pm, l came across a caption, "Men go through a lot, but struggle to…
Navel on Display: A Case for Optical Nutrition?
Today, Saturday, 25 July 2026, I went to my office to complete a task. To stretch my body after working…
Ghana’s Modern State and the Limits of Youth Activism
Every generation inherits the responsibility of improving Ghana. Today’s young people have embraced that responsibility with remarkable energy, demanding accountability,…
The Ghanaian Dream Is Becoming Too Expensive: The Urgent Need to Make Life Affordable
Maxwell John Bugli What is the value of a salary if it disappears before the month is half...
GWL HOLDS PHASE II STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT FOR TAMALE–DAMONGO WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has successfully held Phase II institutional stakeholder engagement and consultation sessions for the proposed Tamale–Damongo Water…
EDUCATION: OVERLORD OF THE GONJA KINGDOM COMMISSIONS REVAMPED GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING CENTRE AT DAMONGO SHS, TIES PROJECT TO WIDER PUSH FOR ROYAL-LED DEVELOPMENT
The Gonja Kingdom marked a defining moment in its long relationship with education as the Yagbonwura, Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I,…
WELCOME TO UPPER WEST: BADINGU RETURNS, AND THE NORTH DEMANDS ITS DUE
Badingu sings in Waale and Dagaare. He built his career on reggae, a genre suited to a man who treats…
FIXING GHANA’S BROKEN PUBLIC SERVICE: LESSONS FROM SINGAPORE
ANTE SRIPTUM (AS): I don’t intend taking you on a long, windy read. After all,...
Ghana’s International Cycling Duo Calls for Cleaner Fuels, Better Roads to Protect Biodiversity
James Kumbene is an ardent climate advocate and cyclist from Bare in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region,…
Why Northern Ghana Could Become Ghana’s Green Energy Hub
These issues of poverty, migration, insecurity and climate vulnerability have been the topic of national...
The Gonja and The Asante Kingdoms—Epitome of Leadership and Relationship
The Gonja Kingdom rose in the sixteenth century under the aegis of Ndewura Jakpa, the great warrior whose military campaigns…
THE SILENT DEATH OF NORTHERN GHANA’S GREEN GOLD
The shea tree isn't just a plant. It is a civilization in Savannah, Northern, Upper East and Upper West and…
A Philosophical Approach to Ghana’s Patriotism
From 8 to 10 July, at its Convention Centre in Gomoa Fetteh in Ghana's Central Region, the Church of Pentecost…
Dr Pelpuo, Upper West Writers’ Association Champion Youth Literacy
Ghana’s Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment and Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Hon....
TRUTH CROWNED KING
April 25, 2026 was the date. The venue was Puromuni, the ancestral shrine of Sankana, an enlightened community in the…