Author: Editorial Staff

Real estate developer SuCasa Properties has reiterated its commitment to delivering affordable homes to Ghanaians, highlighting its progress on key housing projects despite economic pressures, industry challenges, and public scrutiny. At a press briefing in Accra, SuCasa’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Kofi Awuku-Asare, emphasized the company’s focus on supporting Ghana’s housing needs while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. “Our mission is clear: to provide quality, affordable homes for Ghanaians. While we have faced delays in some projects, these are largely due to economic challenges affecting both the company and clients. We remain financially stable and committed…

Local businesses, traders, and artisans in Mile 7 Achimota saw a surge in sales over the weekend as MoMo Fest 2025, organized by MobileMoney Ltd, transformed the community into a hub of commerce, culture, and digital awareness. The two-day festival injected fresh income into the informal sector, giving food vendors, artisans, and small traders a rare opportunity to boost sales and expand their customer base. At the same time, it highlighted Ghana’s ongoing shift toward a cashless economy, with mobile money serving as the preferred mode of payment throughout the event. This dual impact of economic empowerment on the ground…

MTN Ghana has organised the 2025 Media and Bloggers Forum in Accra, bringing together members of the New Media Association of Ghana (NMAG), journalists, and digital influencers to discuss the evolving media landscape and strengthen collaboration with the company. The forum, which has become a key engagement platform for MTN, highlighted the company’s investments in digital infrastructure, customer experience, and the fight against mobile fraud, while emphasizing the role of bloggers and new media in shaping public discourse. Responsible Media Practices Highlighted Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, Senior Manager for Corporate Communications at MTN Ghana, underscored the importance of responsible media practices…

The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has praised MTN Ghana for its strong contribution to the company’s record-breaking performance, while reaffirming plans to accelerate digital and financial inclusion across Africa. Speaking at the MTN Bright Conversations series in Accra, Mr. Mupita disclosed that the Group achieved its best results in eight years, with Ghana playing a “tremendously important role” in the success. “Service revenue was very strong, data growth was remarkable, and mobile money uptake continued to rise sharply. Ghana contributed significantly to the Group results, and this would not have been possible without…

 Head of the Agribusiness Desk at Absa Bank Ghana, William Nettey,  has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through strategic partnerships aimed at building their capacity and expanding their impact. Speaking during the launch of the MTN SME Accelerate Mini MBA Programme in Accra, Mr. Nettey said Absa’s involvement in the initiative is a continuation of its long-standing support for the SME sector. “We’ve always believed in the potential of SMEs to drive economic growth,” he stated. “Through our SME clinics and tailored products like the SME loan at 10% interest, we’ve consistently supported businesses…

The President of  Nova Business School Africa, Professor Mathew Tsamenyi, has restated the school’s commitment to transforming Ghanaian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through long-term, experiential interventions beyond the normal academic processes.  At the MTN Ghana-Absa Bank-Nova Business School SME Mini MBA launch, Professor Tsamenyi highlighted the need to provide SMEs with essential knowledge, concepts, and a positive mindset to drive growth and ensure sustainability. We view SMEs as the engine of economic growth, yet we also understand the challenges they face,” he added. “That is why we designed a programme that is not just academic but transformational, capable of…

Director for Mobile Web Ghana Florence Toffa has urged countries on the African continent to take bold steps in becoming creative developers of artificial intelligence (AI) rather than passive recipients of the new technology. Speaking at the Ghana Hubs Network 2025 Annual Conference of Hubs in Accra, Ms. Toffa emphasized the need for inclusive innovation and developing digital capacity to prevent the continent from lagging in the global AI revolution. “Africa cannot stand by and allow others to chart the course of AI. We should innovate, construct, and engage fully—otherwise we will again be left behind,” she said in a private sector engagement in innovation panel. The event held under the theme “Resilient Hubs, Thriving Futures: Building Ghana’s Innovation Ecosystem,” the biennial conference brought together entrepreneurs, tech hubs, development agencies, and policymakers to deliberate on prospects for digital inclusivity and job creation. Ms. Toffa urged African stakeholders to move beyond applying the use of AI solutions like ChatGPT and begin developing their own AI solutions. She asserted that building local expertise and infrastructure is the future of Africa. “It’s not…

Joseph Ofori Amanfo, a 42-year-old researcher and nuclear scientist, has disproved the claims that the legendary Fetish Priest, Komfo Anokye, is from Awukugua-Akuapim. While one account points to one Ano and Yaa Anubea, from Awukugua-Akuapim, as his parents, another account has it that Komfo Anokye was born in Ghana in 1655 to Agya Ano and Maame Kobe, from Awukugua in the Nifa Division of the Okerestate. But Ofori Amanfo, a PhD candidate, based on intensive research, has proved otherwise to end the historical debate on the origin and parentage of the legend. He claims Komfo Anokye is a royal of…

Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) at the Presidency, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has called on Ghanaian youth to embrace innovation, technology, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship to lead the transformation of Ghana’s economy. She was speaking at the 2025 National Youth Mentorship Summit and Awards held at the University of Ghana, Accra. The summit was organised under the theme “Youthpreneur: A Catalyst for a New Economy.” Reflecting on her own student days in the 1980s, Nana Oye highlighted the generational shift brought about by technology and urged young people to make the most of the tools now available to them. “When…

The Leadership Empowerment Club (LEC), in partnership with MTN Ghana, has successfully organized the Grand Finale of the 2025 National Youth Mentorship Summit and Awards at the University of Ghana, Legon—bringing together hundreds of willing minds to lead the way. The event, held under the theme “Youthpreneur: A Catalyst for a New Economy,”  was aimed at empowering young people with practical tools, life inspiration, and mentorship to help them turn ideas into impact. One of LEC’s flagship programs, the summit continues to be an essential platform for leadership development, entrepreneurship, and career development for the Ghanaian youth and beyond. This…