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MTN Ghana Foundation Urges Students to Apply Before May 31 Bright Scholarship Deadline

  The MTN Ghana Foundation has reminded prospective applicants that submissions for its 2026 Bright Scholarship programme will close on May 31, 2026. In a statement issued in Accra on Friday, the Foundation urged eligible students to complete and submit their applications through the scholarship portal before the deadline. The scholarship programme is open to continuing students pursuing first degrees at public tertiary institutions, as well as students enrolled in vocational and technical skills training programmes. Teachers pursuing first degrees and postgraduate STEM-related programmes have also been encouraged to apply. Applicants are required to be Ghanaian, demonstrate good conduct and maintain strong academic performance. The MTN Bright Scholarship package covers tuition, accommodation, stipends for books and learning materials, as well as a device for each beneficiary. Commenting on the initiative, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa ...
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Cambodia denies ordering Ghanaians, other Africans to leave

  The General Department of Immigration under Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior has denied reports claiming that Ghanaian nationals and citizens of other African countries with expired immigration waivers have been ordered to leave the country by May 31, 2026. Ghana tourism packages The clarification follows the circulation of a statement on social media purportedly issued by Cambodian authorities, directing some African nationals, including Ghanaians, to leave the country by May 31, 2026, or risk arrest. However, in a statement issued on Friday, May 29, 2026, the General Department of Immigration described the reports as “completely untrue.” The General Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia wishes to clarify that the information published on those websites is completely untrue,” the statement said. The department urged the public to rely on official government communication channels for verified immigration information. “To obtain official ...

Sekondi Central Prison floods, faces risk of jailbreaks — Prisons Director warns

  A Director of Prisons in charge of Operations and Facility Management, Benedict Bob Dery, has warned that continued flooding at the Sekondi Central Prisons could weaken the prison structure and potentially lead to prisoner escapes. Speaking during a briefing with the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, on Friday May 29, he blamed the situation on ongoing road construction works in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis. According to him, contractors working on the Takoradi-Sekondi road connected a larger drainage system to a smaller gutter, causing water to overflow into the prison during heavy rains. The prison is old, and as water continues to enter the facility, it weakens the walls of the cells and could lead to escapes. Aside from that, it could also create serious health concerns,” he stated. Dery called for immediate intervention to address the flooding situation and prevent further damage to the prison infrastructure.

Ghanaian Fragrance House Maison Yusif Debuts “The Beast” and New Jersey Boutique

  Ghanaian niche fragrance house Maison Yusif Fragrance has successfully concluded the New Jersey edition of its international “The Beast” World Tour, drawing fragrance enthusiasts, supporters, and members of the local community to experience the brand’s latest fragrance release, The Beast. The event forms part of a broader international tour designed to introduce the new fragrance to audiences across multiple cities in the United States, Europe, and Africa. The New Jersey stop follows the tour’s launch in the DMV area and marks another significant milestone in Maison Yusif’s growing international presence. Founded by master perfumer Yusif Jnr Meizongo, Maison Yusif Fragrance has become known for its artisan approach to perfumery, creating handcrafted fragrances inspired by culture, memories, and African storytelling. The brand has steadily expanded beyond Ghana, attracting customers from around the world who seek unique niche fragrances. In addition to celebrating the launch of Th...

Elephant in the room: Are both Dr. Bawumia and Yayra Koku LIARS or TRUTHFUL?

  By Samuel Dowuona In February 2022, the then Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, a man widely designated as Ghana's digitalization champion, made a bold declaration that the Ghana Card is recognized in 44,000 airports across the world as a valid form of ID for Ghanaians traveling into Ghana.  This statement triggered a barrage of attacks on the Vice President. He was called a liar. In fact one of the attacks that easily comes to memory was from one NDC Communicator - Bernard Oduro Takyi during a talk show on Kesben TV. He described the Vice President as a "serial, chronic and supersonic liar." Take note that prior to that, the Vice President had been called a liar for several other statements he made in that past, so much so that even Google searches on "who is the biggest liar in Ghana" always threw up his name. So, the attacks on him with respect to the declaration on Ghana Card being recognized in 44,000 airports globally, perfectly fitted into t...

Elephant in the room: Wallet to account transfer fees, who should pay - consumers or banks?

  By Samuel Dowuona On May 25, 2026, Ghana's mobile money market leader, MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL), popularly known as MTN MoMo, issued a circular informing customers that from June 1, 2026 they will start charging a 0.75% fee capped at GHS5 on all wallet to bank account transfers through its direct push and pull channel. This announcement was made with the blessing of the industry regulator, Bank of Ghana. I personally got the message on my phone at exactly 6.51pm that day. The announcement generated so much public outcry on social media that in less than 24 hours, the Bank of Ghana asked MMFL to suspend the planned application of the fee for further public consultation. The central bank then issued a statement announcing the suspension. In that statement, the Bank of Ghana claimed its decision to order the suspension is a reflection of its " commitment to ensuring that any changes in charges in the mobile financial services ecosystem, are introduced fairly, protect ...

FDI inflows hit US$2.61bn in 2025 – GIPC

  The Chief Executive for Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Simon Madjie has announced that provisional figures indicate that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Ghana reached US$2.61 billion in value in 2025. This is more than the US$652 million recorded in 2024. Madjie said the development shows renewed investor interest in the economy, following significant improvements in macro-economic indicators such as inflation, interest rates, and the exchange rate. He added that the situation also gives a positive signal that investors are receiving the call that Ghana is opened for business as mentioned by the President John Mahama. Madjie disclosed this at a retreat by the Board of GIPC to review strategies for the year. According to him, the Ghana Free Zones Authority, recorded the highest new projects of US$1.437 billion from 180 projects. I'm sure in a month or two, we'll release the full report on the FDI inflows which shows some good results for 2025.  But so far, we...