Nana Kwesi Coomson

Ghana

Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Communications Executive | Entrepreneur | CEO of https://t.co/rgylEvtZ2O | Mandela Washington Fellow | Tullow Scholar

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California becomes first state to sue over Trump tariffs

1 week ago | 233times.net | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Posted on Comment California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s spate of tariffs that have upended global trade. The suit, which marks the first time a state has sued over the levies, challenges an emergency power Trump cited giving him authority to enact them. California is the world’s fifth largest economy – outpacing every US state and most countries – and is home to the largest shares of manufacturing and agricultural production in the US.
Chinese mining company acquires Newmont's Akyem Gold Mine Project for $1 Billion

1 week ago | 233times.net | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Posted on Comment Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., a Chinese multinational mining firm, has officially completed the acquisition of the Akyem Gold Mine Project in Ghana from US-based Newmont Corporation. The $1 billion transaction marks a major shift in ownership of one of Ghana’s most prominent gold-producing assets and aligns with Zijin’s aggressive strategy to expand its global gold footprint.
Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah appointed new Managing Director of UMB

1 week ago | 233times.net | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Posted on Comment Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah has been appointed the new Managing Director of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB). He started work today, April 16, 2025. Before his appointment, Dr. Oti-Mensah served as Chief Operating Officer of OmniBSIC Bank. He previously held the position of Executive Director at the same institution for several years.
I’m not running for NPP flagbearer in 2028 - Napo

1 week ago | 233times.net | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Posted on Comment Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has said he does not intend to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s flagbearership for the 2028 elections. He was reacting to a media question in relation to speculation that he was nursing a presidential ambition and intends to contest the next flag bearer race of the NPP.
PwC shuts operations in 9 Sub-Saharan African countries

1 week ago | 233times.net | Nana Kwesi Coomson
Tennis player apologises for asking opponent to 'put on deodorant' during loss

1 week ago | 233times.net | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Posted on Comment British number four Harriet Dart has apologised for asking the umpire to tell her French opponent to put on deodorant during a first-round loss at the Rouen Open. Dart lost 6-0 6-3 to Lois Boisson, which included the 28-year-old being swept aside in the opening set in just 28 minutes. During a changeover in the second set, Dart was heard on the broadcast asking the official: “Can you ask her to put on deodorant?
UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

1 week ago | 233times.net | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Posted on Comment The UK government has brought in a temporary ban on holidaymakers bringing in cheese and meat products from the EU in a bid to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. Travellers have not been allowed to bring back items such as cured meat and cheese, including in sandwiches, since Saturday due to the growing outbreak on the continent. The restrictions apply regardless of whether the goods are packed or packaged, or bought from duty free.
Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban

1 week ago | 233times.net | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Posted on Comment The US government has threatened to ban Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, after the institution said it would not bow to demands from Donald Trump’s administration. The White House has demanded the oldest university in the US make changes to hiring, admissions and teaching practices which it says will help fight antisemitism on campus.
Alabaster Box sues Medikal over ‘Akwaaba’ interpolation

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

About a week after threatening legal action against rapper Medikal, Ghanaian a cappella group, Alabaster Box, has sued the ‘Omo Ada’ hit maker for using a portion of their ‘Akwaaba’ song without their approval. Earlier, the music group had indicated that Medikal used part of their ‘Akwaaba’ song for his latest song titled ‘Welcome to Africa.’A letter they wrote to Medikal states that the first 10 seconds of ‘Welcome to Africa’ is a reproduction of their song.
We’re tired of the slow pace, show us action –KSM to Mahama - The Ghanaian Chronicle

1 week ago | thechronicle.com.gh | Nana Kwesi Coomson

Renowned Ghanaian comedian and social commentator, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), has expressed dissatisfaction with President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, citing a perceived lack of urgency and direction in governance. In a recent video shared on his YouTube channel, KSM voiced frustration over what he described as the slow pace of government business.