Author: Constance Awunor

A Court of Appeal has overturned the revocation of GN Savings’ banking licence. Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom says the ruling marks a new dawn for indigenous banking in Ghana. The court delivered its ruling on May 21, 2026. It quashed the Bank of Ghana’s 2019 decision to revoke GN Savings’ licence. It also ordered the immediate restoration of the institution’s licence and assets. Dr. Nduom addressed journalists at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra on Friday. He said Groupe Nduom’s focus is on rebuilding, not confrontation. “Today is not a time to quarrel, to sow hatred or be negative,” he…

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana must diversify its economy. He made the call at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra. The President said the country needs a strong and competitive industrial sector. He also called for the use of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to drive economic growth. Mahama outlined several key priorities for his administration. These include infrastructure development under the “Big Push” programme. The government also plans to invest in energy and communications. Other priorities are the 24-hour economy initiative, the Accelerated Export Agenda, and modernising agriculture. The government also wants to promote value addition for…

The West Mamprusi Municipal Health Insurance office has launched a free registration drive in Walewale. The campaign removes all registration and renewal fees for a limited time. It aims to bring every resident under health insurance cover. Officials took the campaign to the streets. They want to break down the financial barriers that stop families from seeking medical care. The drive promotes a three-layer approach to health protection. The first layer is free primary healthcare. It focuses on early detection of illness. This helps patients recover faster and reduces pressure on national medical resources. The second layer is the National…

A notice ordering African nationals to leave Cambodia by May 31, 2026 is fake. Both the Cambodian and Ghanaian governments have confirmed this. The document spread widely on WhatsApp and social media. It claimed that citizens of Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and Uganda faced arrest, two years in jail, and an $8,000 fine if they stayed in Cambodia past May 31. Cambodia Calls It “Completely Untrue” Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration issued a press clarification on May 29, 2026. It named two websites campaigneronline.com and newsghana.com as sources of the false report. The department stated the information is “completely untrue.” It…

Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration has issued a formal notice requiring all African nationals currently in the country to depart on or before May 31, 2026, as a previously granted immigration waiver comes to an end. The notice, signed by Director General Lt. Gen. Som Sopheak and approved by Secretary of State Gen. Sar Sokha of the Ministry of Interior, specifically names citizens of Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda, and other African nations as subject to the directive. According to the notice, any foreign national who remains in or enters Cambodia from June 1, 2026 onward will face immediate arrest at…

Ghanaian football has received a deeply emotional appeal from Dela Dzebu, mother of Antoine Semenyo, who is encouraging diaspora parents to guide their children toward representing Ghana despite the difficult realities of dual-national football decisions. Speaking at an event, Dzebu reflected on the long and emotionally charged journey that led to her son committing his international future to the Ghana Black Stars over England. She described the experience as one shaped by uncertainty, identity struggles, and difficult family conversations. “I don’t even have words because it’s been a very, very long journey, but it’s been amazing as well. I’m here…

Ghana Water Ltd has announced the controlled spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam following a rise in water levels beyond the dam’s maximum operating limit. In a press release dated Tuesday, May 27, 2026, the company said the water level at the dam had exceeded 48 feet, prompting the opening of spill gates to release excess water and protect the structural integrity of the facility. “The water level in the dam has currently risen above the maximum operating level of 48 feet. Consequently, all spill gates of the dam are being opened to allow for the controlled spillage…

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has rejected claims by South African immigration authorities that most of the 300 Ghanaians recently repatriated were living in the country illegally. According to Mr. Quashie, the majority of the evacuees were legally documented residents in South Africa. “Let me state on record that 80% of the 300 people that we got repatriated to Ghana today were documented immigrants in South Africa, 20% were undocumented,” he said in an interview on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on Wednesday, May 28. Mr. Quashie’s remarks follow comments by South African immigration authorities, who earlier alleged that…

Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo has announced a series of emergency measures to combat flooding across the region as authorities warn of more heavy rains in the coming weeks. Addressing a press conference on Monday, May 25, Madam Ocloo said recent downpours had already claimed lives in parts of the region, while forecasts from the Ghana Meteorological Agency indicate that more intense rainfall is expected. She said the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, working together with NADMO, security agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), and other stakeholders, had intensified preparations to respond to possible flood emergencies. “It is…

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has announced that 410 Ghanaians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa are expected to be evacuated back home over the weekend. The group will form the second batch of evacuees under Ghana’s ongoing repatriation exercise, following the arrival of 300 returnees at the Accra International Airport on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, May 28, Mr Quashie disclosed that preparations were underway for the next evacuation flight. “The next batch will be of 410 evacuees who have given us their names that they want to…