Tobacco companies remain some of the most powerful corporations in the global consumer market, despite growing public awareness of the health dangers associated with smoking. Their influence is built on financial strength, international distribution networks, sophisticated marketing, legal resources, political lobbying and the ability to adapt quickly to new consumer trends. The industry’s power helps…
A return flight from Accra to Tamale was selling for about US$328 for travel from October 1 to 5. For the same dates, a return flight from Nairobi to Mombasa, a journey of almost the same distance and roughly the same flying time, was US$164. That does not mean Ghana has the most expensive domestic…
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that significant gold shipments from Ghana have resumed, providing fresh support for the country’s foreign exchange reserve accumulation, According to him, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) did not completely halt gold exports, although shipments had become less regular in recent months compared with the…
Computer buyers facing rising PC prices may have some relief ahead, with Acer Chairman and CEO Jason Chen predicting that computer prices could begin falling by late 2027. Chen’s outlook puts him at odds with several executives in the memory-chip industry, who have warned that shortages could continue for years. Speaking in Taipei on September…
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two foreign nationals in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Senegalese national and goalkeeper Cheikh Toure in October 2025. The suspects, identified as 32-year-old Nigerien national Salifu Walid and 24-year-old Burkinabe national Aziz Wadrago Mane, were arrested on September 20, 2026, at their hideout at Banpanase, near…
Advanced Micro Devices has crossed one of the most important psychological milestones in global technology markets, reaching a $1 trillion valuation for the first time as investors continue to pour money into companies positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence. The milestone came on Monday, September 21, 2026, during a strong rally in semiconductor stocks. Reuters…
For those seeking clarity on what transpired between Shatta Wale and Jomoro MP Dorcas Affo-Toffey during his performance at NkrumahFest 2026, here is what actually happened. During Shatta Wale’s performance, Affo-Toffey approached him on stage and attempted to speak with him. The dancehall artiste appeared unhappy with the interruption and reminded the MP that he…
Nigeria’s fuel market has reached another uncomfortable point for President Bola Tinubu’s government. Petrol prices are climbing towards record levels, transport operators are feeling the squeeze and households are once again confronting higher daily expenses, all while the country’s much-anticipated refining revolution is operating at full capacity. Petrol is now selling at around ₦1,400 per…
Chinese video platform Bilibili Inc. has completed a US$500 million offering of convertible senior notes due in 2031, alongside a share placement and share repurchase transactions. The Shanghai-based company announced on September 9 that the notes have been issued to qualified institutional investors outside the United States. The securities will mature on September 15, 2031,…
Controversial journalist, Kevin Taylor has disclosed in a fresh interview that, his issues with Samira Bawumia are beyond politics and that no one can stop him from dealing with her because she allegedly tried to “off him” spiritually before the 2024 elections. “When it comes to exposing what Samira Bawumia is doing behind her marriage,…
