Author: Constance Awunor

Papa Kwesi Nduom says Ghana’s current political climate offers fresh hope for business recovery after the restoration of GN Bank’s licence. He made the remarks after Thursday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal. Dr. Nduom said the current environment in the country supports growth and recovery for businesses. “What I want to say is that we are in a very good political environment,” he said. He added that the changing atmosphere gives businesses confidence to invest and support national development. “With the licence restored, we will now play our part to ensure that this country achieves the prosperity needed,” he…

The Food and Drugs Authority has increased checks on imported frozen chicken, meat, and fish to improve food safety in Ghana. The move follows growing concerns about unsafe food products. It also comes after the recent restrictions on “chofi” in some parts of the country. The FDA said the new measures will strengthen control over frozen food imports. The Authority wants to ensure that all imported products meet approved health and safety standards. As part of the process, the FDA has met with importers of frozen chicken, meat, and fish. Officials discussed mandatory site verification procedures for foreign suppliers. The…

US President Donald Trump says he will speak directly with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te about a possible arms sale. The move marks a sharp break from long-standing US diplomatic practice. Direct contact between US and Taiwanese leaders has been avoided since 1979, when Washington severed official diplomatic ties with Taipei and recognised Beijing instead. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out using force to achieve reunification. Taiwan, however, operates as a self-governing democracy and rejects Beijing’s claim. The US maintains unofficial relations with Taiwan and is legally bound under the Taiwan Relations Act to…

Dubai Chambers has held a series of high-level engagements with key trade and economic institutions in Ghana. The meetings were aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment cooperation, and private-sector partnerships between Dubai and Ghana. The engagements took place in Accra and formed part of a broader trade mission led by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce to Ghana and Ethiopia. The mission is focused on identifying new economic opportunities and supporting Dubai-based companies seeking to expand into African markets. The delegation was led by Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers. Dubai Chambers held discussions with the…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has called for strong regulatory systems to support financial innovation. He warned that innovation without proper structures remains fragile. He made the comments on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the ACI World Congress 2026. Dr. Asiama said emerging economies are testing whether innovation can survive without strong institutions. He stressed that regulation must grow alongside technology in the financial sector. He said, “Innovation without regulatory architecture is fragile; innovation that is embedded within credible architecture compounds.” Dr. Asiama said fragmented financial markets reduce competitiveness. He added that connected markets perform…

BET Awards 2026 nominations are out, and Cardi B leads the pack with six nominations. The BET Voting Academy selected the nominees. It includes professionals from music, media, sports journalism, digital marketing, public relations, and creative arts. The awards celebrate excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Cardi B leads all nominees with six nods. Her nominations include: Fashion Vanguard Award Best Female Hip Hop Artist Album of the Year for AM I THE DRAMA? Best Collaboration for “Errtime Remix” featuring Jeezy and Latto Video Director of the Year with Patientce Foster Viewers’ Choice for “Outside” Kendrick Lamar and Mariah…

A 41-year-old Nigerian woman has been jailed for six months with hard labour. She was convicted for trying to obtain a Ghanaian passport using forged documents. The Ghana Immigration Service announced the conviction. The convict, Franca Wilson, works as a welder. She pleaded guilty at the Adabraka District Court in Accra on May 12, 2026. The court convicted her on three counts. The sentences will run at the same time. Immigration officers arrested her during a routine check at the Accra Passport Application Centre on April 24, 2026. Officers detected inconsistencies in her documents during the vetting process. This triggered…

SpaceX has announced plans for a public listing in the United States. The move could allow investors to buy shares in the company for the first time. The firm is owned by billionaire Elon Musk, who is already the world’s richest person and also leads Tesla. The planned initial public offering (IPO) could be one of the largest in Wall Street history. Reports suggest it may begin next month under the ticker symbol “SPCX”. SpaceX has reportedly valued itself at about $1.25 trillion. Musk’s large ownership stake could make his share worth more than $600 billion. If the listing succeeds…

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA). The event was held in Florida over the weekend. Shatta Wale won: Best African Dancehall Entertainer Concert of the Year for his ShattaFest show The wins add to his growing recognition on the international music scene. His management expressed gratitude to the organisers of the awards. They also thanked fans for their support. In a statement, the team said:Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the…

The High Court in Accra has granted bail of GH¢100,000 to Kwame Baffoe, the Bono Regional Chairman of the Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), pending trial. The ruling was delivered by Justice Bankole Thompson. The court granted bail with two sureties, who must justify their status. As part of the conditions, the accused must report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters every two weeks. He has also been ordered to surrender his travel documents to the court registry. The court further restricted him from travelling outside the jurisdiction without prior approval. Counsel for the applicant, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, moved the…