Author: Constance Awunor

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has closed sections of the Ashaiman China Mall warehouse over the sale and distribution of suspected substandard products. The affected sections contained items such as mattresses and electrical appliances believed to have been made with inferior materials. The operation took place on Tuesday, May 19, as part of the Authority’s ongoing nationwide exercise to remove unsafe and fake products from the Ghanaian market. Speaking to journalists after the inspection, the Regional Manager of the GSA, Clement Kubati, said several products failed quality tests conducted by the Authority. According to him, inspectors sampled about 15 electrical…

Stanbic Bank Ghana has called on real estate developers across Africa to strengthen project preparation and documentation to improve their chances of securing financing for property developments. Speaking at the Africa Real Estate Festival, the Head of Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kobby Bentsi-Enchill, said developers must go beyond innovative ideas and focus on building well-structured and bankable projects. According to him, proper preparation remains one of the key factors financial institutions consider before approving funding requests. “When a developer walks through our doors with a project, the quality of the idea matters, but it is rarely the deciding…

Bank of Ghana says Ghana’s public debt stock rose to GH¢674.1 billion as of February 2026, representing 42.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In dollar terms, the country’s total debt stood at US$63.1 billion, according to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2026 Summary of Economic and Financial Data. The latest figure marks an increase from the US$61.3 billion, equivalent to GH¢641.1 billion, recorded in December 2025. In January 2026, the debt stock stood at US$60.6 billion or GH¢663.4 billion. Despite the increase in nominal debt, the debt-to-GDP ratio declined from 44.7% in December 2025 to 42.2% in February 2026. The…

A birthday message from Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor to Ebi Bright has sparked widespread reactions on social media after many users realised for the first time that the two politicians are married. The Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip shared the message on his X page on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, accompanied by photos of the Tema Mayor. In the post, Mr Dafeamekpor described Ebi Bright as a brilliant woman, a loving wife and a caring mother while celebrating her birthday. “A very Special Happy Birthday wishes to this brilliant woman, a sweet wife and a wonderful mother,”…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has denied claims that traders at the 31st December Makola Market were forcefully evicted, insisting the exercise is part of a planned redevelopment project to improve trading conditions in the capital. According to the Assembly, traders affected by the project were consulted extensively and given ample notice before work began. Speaking to the media, Assembly Member for Bubuashie, Daniel Omaboe, said the redevelopment project will transform the existing one-storey material stores near the market into a modern four-storey trading facility. He explained that the project forms part of the Assembly’s ongoing “Red Line” decongestion exercise…

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has alleged that more than 16 members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been arrested by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government over social media commentary. Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the former Information Minister claimed the individuals were targeted for posting comments online that the government considered unfavourable. “Over sixteen NPP persons have been arrested for simply making comments on social media or posting things on social media that the government finds unpalatable,” he alleged. Mr. Oppong Nkrumah made the remarks…

Elon Musk has suffered another major courtroom defeat after a California jury dismissed his lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman, adding to a growing list of recent legal setbacks for the billionaire entrepreneur. The unanimous jury verdict found that Musk waited too long to file the lawsuit, meaning the statute of limitations on his claims had expired before the case reached court. Musk had accused OpenAI and Altman of betraying the organisation’s original non-profit mission after transitioning the company into a for-profit business. He claimed Altman deceived him into donating $38 million to OpenAI in its early…

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has challenged new Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz to improve the national team’s performances ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz replaced Otto Addo in April after Ghana’s poor run of results. The Black Stars are currently on a four-match losing streak despite several players performing strongly for their clubs in Europe. Speaking to SoccerChat, Mr Adams questioned why some players struggle to deliver similar performances for Ghana. “Why would we have Antoine Semenyo in our team, and when he goes to his club side he performs very well, but when he comes to the…

The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply has welcomed the newly approved Value for Money legislation. The institute says the law will strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds. According to GIPS, the legislation will help ensure that government spending delivers better value to state institutions and the wider economy. The institute believes the law will reduce waste and inefficiency in public procurement. President of GIPS, Simon Annan, described the legislation as timely. He said it shows government’s commitment to addressing the misuse of public resources linked to procurement breaches. “The Value for Money legislation is…

The World Health Organization will hold an emergency committee meeting as deaths from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continue to rise. Health officials say the death toll has increased to 131 from 513 suspected cases. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he is deeply concerned about the speed and scale of the outbreak. He announced at the World Health Assembly that the WHO had declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak has already spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Uganda. The WHO Emergency Committee, made up of international health…