Author: Constance Awunor

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) denied licences to 4,896 applicants in 2025 after they failed mandatory eye examinations. The measure forms part of the Authority’s efforts to improve road safety and reduce accidents linked to poor vision. According to the DVLA, 251,117 commercial and private drivers underwent compulsory eye screening nationwide last year. Of that number, 218,471 applicants, representing 87%, passed the test on their first attempt. However, 32,645 applicants initially failed the examination. Following medical treatment or the acquisition of prescribed corrective lenses, 24,483 of those applicants later met the required standards and received clearance. The remaining…

The search for Ghana’s next beauty queen will officially begin on June 27, 2026, when auditions open for the 69th edition of the Miss Ghana pageant. Organisers are inviting aspiring contestants from across the country to audition for a chance to represent their regions and compete for one of Ghana’s most prestigious crowns. The auditions will take place at Oak Plaza Hotel, East Airport on Spintex Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Organised by Exclusive Events Ghana, Miss Ghana remains the country’s longest-running beauty pageant. The competition aims to identify young women who demonstrate beauty, intelligence, leadership, discipline and…

Kasapreko PLC has successfully raised GH¢700 million through its Initial Public Offer (IPO), attracting overwhelming investor interest ahead of its listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). The leading beverage manufacturer issued 583.3 million new ordinary shares at GH¢1.20 per share as part of the offer. The IPO was managed by Absa Bank Ghana, Consolidated Bank Ghana and Databank Brokerage, which served as Joint Lead Managers. According to a notice from the Ghana Stock Exchange, the offer attracted 18,781 qualified applicants who applied for approximately 1.44 billion shares. Total subscriptions amounted to about GH¢1.73 billion, making the offer oversubscribed by…

Colonel K.S. Appiah has officially assumed office as the new Director of Operations at the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). He takes over from Colonel Dominic Buah following a formal handover ceremony held on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The change in leadership forms part of what government officials describe as routine strategic rotations aimed at improving operational effectiveness and strengthening institutional performance. During the ceremony, Colonel Buah formally handed over responsibility for the Directorate of Operations to Colonel Appiah. The transition marks a new chapter in the leadership of the unit as it continues its mandate to combat illegal…

Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup final just days after being denied entry into the United States to participate in the FIFA World Cup. UEFA announced on Thursday that Artan will take charge of the Super Cup clash between UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA Europa League winners Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. The appointment comes amid continuing controversy over Artan’s exclusion from the United States, one of the host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan, 34, travelled to Miami earlier this week to join…

A multi-million cedi sports and youth development facility in Navrongo remains incomplete nearly nine years after construction began, despite initial assurances that the project would be finished within nine months. The Navrongo Youth Resource Centre, estimated to cost about GH¢7 million, was launched in May 2018 under a nationwide initiative aimed at providing modern sports and youth development facilities across Ghana’s regions. Today, the site stands largely abandoned. Incomplete structures, broken seats and fire-damaged sections now dominate what was once envisioned as a major hub for sports, skills training and youth empowerment in the Upper East Region. The Upper East…

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally requested plea negotiations with the Attorney-General in his ongoing criminal trial over an alleged fraudulent loan transaction involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank). The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, filed a Notification of Commencement of Plea Negotiation at the Accra High Court under Docket No. CR/0529/2026. According to court documents, Wontumi’s lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, wrote to the Attorney-General on June 5, requesting the initiation of plea negotiations regarding the charges before the court. The notification was…

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is expected to become the biggest betting event in history, with more than $50 billion projected to be wagered worldwide. The tournament begins today across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Financial services firm Macquarie predicts that bettors will stake about $500 million on every match. If the forecast proves accurate, total wagers will far exceed the estimated $35 billion placed during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A larger tournament format is driving much of the expected growth. FIFA has expanded the competition from 32 teams to 48 teams. As a result, fans…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has reassigned the Bogoso–Prestea road project to a new contractor following delays and poor performance by the previous contractor, Black Oak. The minister announced the decision while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Economy and Development on Wednesday, June 10. Mr Agbodza said the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highways Authority made several efforts to get the contractor to speed up work on the project. However, he noted that those interventions failed to produce the expected results. The 23-kilometre road has become a major concern for residents and traditional…

Ghana’s economy recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, supported by rapid expansion in the technology sector and a rebound in industrial activity. According to provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.4% between January and March 2026. The figure represents an increase from the revised 6.2% growth recorded during the same period in 2025 and a significant improvement from the 4.9% growth posted in the first quarter of 2024. Presenting the latest GDP estimates, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the economy benefited from sustained growth and declining…