June 10, 2026 – Eastern FM 105.1

GIMPA Tech Fair & Industry Showcase 2026 Spotlights Ghana’s Next Generation of Technology Innovators

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The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has successfully concluded the maiden edition of the GIMPA Tech Fair & Industry Showcase 2026, a technology and innovation platform that brought together students, academia, industry leaders, government representatives, and technology enthusiasts to showcase practical solutions addressing real-world challenges.Held under the theme “Innovating for Impact:

Technology Solutions for Ghana’s Future,” the event provided a platform for young innovators to demonstrate how technology can be applied to solve challenges across sectors including healthcare, business, governance, and society.

The showcase featured over 70 innovative technology projects developed by students, highlighting the growing capacity of Ghanaian youth to design and deploy technology solutions with local and global relevance.

BYD Named on US Military-Linked Firms List Despite Rapid Africa EV Expansion

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The Pentagon’s Section 1260H designation does not impose immediate sanctions, but it places the world’s largest EV maker under greater geopolitical scrutiny as it builds a 35% market share in Africa.

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has been added to a United States Department of Defense list of companies alleged to have links to the Chinese military, a designation that places one of Africa’s fastest-growing EV partners under greater geopolitical scrutiny even as it expands its footprint across the continent.

BYD was included alongside technology heavyweight Alibaba and several other Chinese firms on the Pentagon’s Section 1260H list, which identifies companies believed to be directly or indirectly connected to China’s military-industrial ecosystem. The Pentagon said the list is designed to warn American organisations about potential risks linked to the named firms, though inclusion does not result in immediate sanctions. The Chinese embassy in Washington rejected the move, telling the BBC that the list is “discriminatory” and that Chinese companies operating abroad have strictly complied with host-country laws.

Kasapreko to List on GSE June 15 With Pent-Up Demand Set to Lift Shares

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The beverage manufacturer’s IPO raised GH¢1.4 billion against a GH¢700 million target, and analysts expect unmet demand to drive the stock price above its GH¢1.20 offer price when secondary trading begins.

Kasapreko PLC will officially list on the Ghana Stock Exchange on Monday, June 15, following an initial public offering that attracted more than double its target, setting the stage for what analysts expect to be a sharp rise in the company’s share price once secondary trading commences.

The beverage manufacturer, known for brands including Alomo Bitters and Awake Purified Drinking Water, sought to raise GH¢700 million to fund a new production facility in Adeiso in the Eastern Region. Instead, investors submitted bids exceeding GH¢1.4 billion, marking the largest oversubscription ever achieved by a locally owned manufacturer on the GSE.

Sampaio to handle Mexico, South Africa opener

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South Africa’s opening game at the World Cup against co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca tomorow will be handled by a Brazilian team of officials led by Wilton Sampaio.

He will have compatriots Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschila running the line with Juan Gabriel Cardoso of Paraguay as the fourth official.

The VAR team is headed by Nicolas Gallo from Colombia with Juan Lara of Chile and Jérôme Brisard of France as assistants.

It is a second World Cup for Sampaio, who took charge of four matches in Qatar four years ago, including France’s quarter-final triumph over England.

Unilever Ghana records GH¢94m profit in 2025

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Unilever Ghana PLC recorded a profit after tax of GH¢94 million in 2025 from GH¢58 million in 2024, as improved macroeconomic conditions and strong growth across key product categories boosted the company’s performance.

The company’s cash position also increased significantly from GH¢97 million in 2024 to GH¢210 million in 2025.

Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra on Friday, the Board Chairman, Mr Charles Nimako, attributed the strong performance to Ghana’s economic recovery and improved business environment.

He said the economy recorded Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 6.1 per cent during the first three quarters of 2025, the fastest growth rate since 2019.

Protect intellectual property in creative sector – Minister

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The Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mr Sampson Ahi, has underscored the need to strengthen legal and institutional awareness of intellectual property within Ghana’s creative and manufacturing sectors.

He noted that as Africa’s fashion and textile industry continued to gain global recognition, the protection of originality, innovation and local value creation had become increasingly critical.

Mr Ahi made the call at a workshop held in Accra on Monday on the theme: ‘Who Owns Your Work?’ organised by Fashion Forum Africa (FFA) as a prelude to the Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair (Alt.FFF) 2026 scheduled for September.

4 Schools clash in National Girls Speech & Debate Championship Semi-Finals on Saturday

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Senior High School girls will take the stage this Saturday, June 13, 2026, as the National Girls Speech and Debate Championship (NGSDC) enters its semi-final stage at Akuafo Hall, University of Ghana.

Four schools that impressed in the quarter-finals will now battle for a place in the final: Holy Child School, St. Louis, Gomoa Senior High Technical and Assin Manso Senior High School.

Holy Child Senior( For the motion) and Gomoa SHTS (Against the motion)
Will debate the motion; Youth empowerment initiatives in Ghana are largely symbolic rather than impactful.

Push to end deaths on inland waters… GMA distributes 20,000 life jackets, deploys 200 guards

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The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) yesterday launched a nationwide Life Jackets for Safety and Livelihoods Project aimed at improving safety on inland waterways and protecting lives.

As part of the initiative, the authority distributed 20,000 life jackets to fishing and inland water transport communities and inaugurated 200 trained Inland Water Safety Guards to oversee compliance and promote safe travel.

The project forms part of the government’s broader effort to reduce fatalities, safeguard livelihoods and strengthen regulation across rivers, lakes and other inland water bodies.

Academic City graduates urged to lead with integrity, innovation

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A leading broadcaster, Mr Bernard Avle, has challenged graduates of Academic City University to become agents of transformation by placing integrity, excellence and innovation at the centre of their professional and personal lives.

He said Ghana and Africa needed leaders who could harness knowledge, technology and ethical leadership to solve pressing societal challenges.

Delivering the keynote address at the university’s graduation ceremony in Accra, Mr Avle drew parallels between Academic City and City FM/Channel One TV, where he worked.

He noted that both institutions shared a commitment to excellence, innovation and integrity.

Police Foil Robbery Plot, Recover Weapons in Special Operation

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A joint police operation has thwarted a planned robbery attack and led to the recovery of weapons believed to be linked to a notorious robbery syndicate operating in parts of the country.

The operation, carried out by the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department and the Ashanti North Regional Police Command, targeted a wanted robbery suspect identified as Ali Mohammed, 23.

According to the police, the suspect was wanted in connection with the shooting and murder of Dominic Frimpong on the Akyiresu to Kwame Dwomo Sreso road in the Ahafo Region on April 12, 2026.

He was also being sought over two separate robbery attacks at Bosomkyekye on the Mampong to Ejura road in July 2025 and February 2026, one of which resulted in the death of a driver’s mate.