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MTN Ghana has hosted the 2026 MTN SME Accelerate Youth Entrepreneur Webinar as part of its sustained efforts to equip young entrepreneurs with the requisite skills, knowledge, and practical strategies needed to build and grow successful side businesses while pursuing higher education or managing full-time careers. Held under the theme “The Side-Hustle Growth Playbook: Running a Business While in School or on a 9-to-5,” the webinar featured accomplished entrepreneurs who shared personal experiences and actionable insights on balancing professional commitments with entrepreneurship, inspiring participants to turn their passion projects into sustainable ventures. The virtual session, moderated by media personality Afi…

New rules introduce fixed pricing windows, strict thresholds, and real-time transaction reporting as regulators tighten grip on gold trade Ghana’s gold trading sector is entering one of its most tightly regulated eras in recent history after the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) announced a comprehensive restructuring of how gold is priced, purchased, and monitored across the country. At the heart of the reform is a decisive shift away from locally adjusted pricing models toward the globally recognised London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) benchmark. The move, officials say, is aimed at improving transparency, reducing market distortions, and aligning Ghana’s gold market with…

Ghana International Bank Plc (GHIB) has entered into a strategic trade finance partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) aimed at strengthening cross-border commerce and improving access to financing for businesses operating across Africa. The agreement, signed under the AfDB’s Transaction Guarantee Instrument, establishes GHIB as a Confirming Bank within the Bank’s eligibility framework, positioning the institution to play a more active role in facilitating international trade flows and supporting private sector growth on the continent. The deal comes at a time when African economies continue to grapple with a persistent trade finance gap, which limits the ability of…

Ghana’s community banking sector is raising concerns over its ability to meet a new GH¢5 million minimum capital requirement set under the Bank of Ghana’s Revised Microfinance Sector Framework 2026, warning that the short compliance window could place significant pressure on smaller institutions. The new policy, which forms part of a broader restructuring of the country’s rural and community banking system, requires all affected institutions to meet the revised capital threshold by December 2026. The move is intended to strengthen financial stability, improve liquidity buffers, and modernise operations across grassroots banking institutions. However, industry stakeholders say the pace of implementation,…

As development agencies around the world grapple with shrinking budgets, shifting donor priorities, and growing humanitarian demands, Ghana has emerged as an example of how targeted international cooperation can still deliver measurable results. The United Nations system in Ghana invested more than US$113 million in development programmes in 2025, recording its highest programme delivery performance in recent years despite mounting global pressure on aid financing. The investment, delivered through 34 UN agencies operating in the country, supported initiatives ranging from poverty reduction and healthcare to climate resilience, education, governance and gender equality. More significantly, the UN increased its programme delivery…

Project Manager of MTN Ghana, Mrs. Josephine Jacaboba Amoah, has urged young professionals and aspiring entrants into the workforce to remain committed to excellence, continuous learning, and personal development to thrive in an increasingly competitive business environment. Speaking at the Success Africa Summit held at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Mrs. Amoah said career excellence demands dedication, sacrifice, and a deliberate effort to consistently exceed expectations. She encouraged young people to invest intentionally in their personal and professional growth, overcome challenges, and strive to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. “Young professionals and people seeking to enter the…

As part of sustained efforts to strengthen the delivery of children’s palliative care in Ghana, the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN) and World Child Cancer have held a one-day stakeholder engagement meeting on the pilot implementation of the Children’s Palliative Outcome Scale (C-POS). The tool is designed to improve the quality of care for children living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, while supporting healthcare workers in better assessing needs and enhancing service delivery. The meeting, held under the ChilPalCareGhana project, formed part of ongoing efforts to integrate children’s palliative care into routine health service delivery. It brought together international…

A technical failure rooted in decades-old infrastructure, not human interference or sabotage, caused the April 23 fire at the Akosombo Substation, according to findings of an investigative committee tasked with determining the origin of the incident. The report, presented to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has shifted national attention away from speculation about deliberate action and instead placed a spotlight on a far more systemic challenge: the gradual deterioration of Ghana’s power transmission infrastructure. At the centre of the incident was a failure in insulation within ageing low-voltage cables located in the substation’s changeover panel.…

The Chief Human Resources Officer of MTN Ghana, Esi Mmirba Wilson, has underscored the need for workforce transformation to help organisations adapt to the rapid changes being driven by artificial intelligence (AI), digital innovation, and evolving employee expectations. She said businesses can no longer rely on traditional workforce models and must instead embrace continuous learning, skills development, and organisational agility to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven world. Speaking at the 2026 Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Conference in Accra, held on the theme, “Advancing Human Resource Excellence in Ghana: Leadership, Technology and Governance,” Ms. Wilson noted that…

MobileMoney Fintech LTD  (MMFL) has announced that it will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Friday, June 12, 2026, as the company moves to secure shareholder approval on key governance decisions, including new board appointments, dividend distribution, and external audit arrangements. The meeting, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. GMT, will be conducted virtually, allowing shareholders across Ghana and beyond to participate in real time through the official platform at https://momofintechegm.com/. The announcement forms part of the company’s ongoing corporate governance processes as it continues to expand its digital financial services footprint across Ghana’s rapidly evolving mobile money ecosystem. New board…