Author: Editorial Staff

The 8th National Women’s Summit and Expo 2026 has been held in Accra, bringing together women entrepreneurs, industry leaders and business experts to promote mentorship, leadership and economic empowerment. The event was organised by Charterhouse Productions in partnership with Geisha and in collaboration with MTN Ghana. The summit, held at The Palms Convention Centre as part of International Women’s Day celebrations, remains a key platform for mentorship, networking, and leadership growth for women from various fields. The annual gathering featured panel discussions, mentorship sessions, business exhibitions and capacity-building programmes aimed at equipping women with the knowledge, skills and networks needed…

MTN Ghana has officially launched the 2026 edition of its SME Accelerate programme, reaffirming its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through digital solutions, training, and access to markets. The initiative, now in its third year, forms part of MTN’s broader strategy to strengthen the SME ecosystem and accelerate economic growth in Ghana. SMEs Key to Ghana’s Economic Transformation – MTN CEO In a virtual address, MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, highlighted the vital role that SMEs play in driving Ghana’s economic transformation and sustainable development. According to him, SMEs account for the majority of business…

MTN Ghana has launched a GH¢1.2 million model farm project at Pantang Hospital aimed at training women farmers in modern agricultural techniques. The initiative seeks to equip smallholder farmers with the skills needed to improve productivity while promoting safer and more sustainable farming practices. The project, implemented in partnership with Holland Greentech and the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly, as well as women smallholder farmers and agricultural experts, forms part of activities marking International Women’s Day. Speaking at the launch, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, said the project is designed to empower women farmers…

ABANTU for Development and the Affirmative Action Law Coalition (AALC) have called on the media to play a stronger role in promoting public understanding and supporting the implementation of Ghana’s Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121).  The two civil society organisations say persistent misconceptions and misinformation about the law could undermine its effective implementation if not addressed through accurate public education. As Ghana works toward achieving a minimum of 30 percent representation of women across all sectors by September 2026, as required under the Act, the organisations say misunderstandings surrounding the law’s provisions, obligations, and timelines continue to…

Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited, a leading Ghana-based producer of hygiene products, continues to reinforce its dedication to public health and social responsibility through its active participation in national menstrual health initiatives and women’s empowerment programmes. The company’s efforts align with broader national goals aimed at improving menstrual health awareness, supporting girls’ education, and ensuring that menstruation does not hinder the participation of young women in sports and community life. Partnership with the Vice President’s Office In February, Softcare collaborated with the Office of the Vice President to deliver 200 boxes of Softcare sanitary pads to Cabfix Ladies FC, a club…

The Country Coordinator for World Child Cancer Ghana, Adwoa Pinamang Boateng Desu, has renewed calls for a holistic and people-centred approach to childhood cancer care, stressing that treatment success goes far beyond chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery.  According to her, childhood cancer care must address not only the medical needs of affected children, but also the emotional, nutritional, psychosocial and long-term reintegration needs of survivors and their families. She was speaking at the Mount Olivet Society of the Methodist Church Ghana, Dansoman, Accra, during a public sensitisation programme organised to commemorate International Childhood Cancer Day, aimed at educating the public on…

MTN Ghana has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by donating computers and accessories to the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, enhancing the operational capacity of the newly established ministry. The donation follows strategic engagements between the telecommunications leader and the ministry to identify critical logistical gaps during its formative phase. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Wiafe, said the company acted swiftly in response to the ministry’s request for essential tools, including computers, projectors, and presentation screens. “When the ministry was being set up, we…

The Architecture Alliance has called for urgent enforcement of building laws and modernization of construction practices to prevent recurring tragedies such as building collapses, fire outbreaks, and flood disasters across Ghana. In a statement, Arc. Patience Ewurama Ocran, President of the Architecture Alliance, said these incidents are not isolated but symptomatic of a systemic failure: “Laws exist, but enforcement is weak. Lives and property are being lost not because Ghana lacks regulations, but because those regulations are routinely ignored.” Laws Exist, Enforcement is Missing Ghana has a comprehensive legal framework governing the built environment, including the Local Governance Act (2016,…

Ghana’s economy is on a steady growth path, with overall economic activity expanding by 3.8 per cent year-on-year in October 2025, fueled largely by the services sector, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported. The growth marks an improvement from the three per cent recorded in October 2024, according to the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by GSS on January 14. The MIEG, which offers an early snapshot of economic performance before official GDP figures, recorded a 112.7 growth index across agriculture, industry, and services for October 2025, up from 108.6 the previous year. Breaking down the sectors,…

A Japanese business delegation has engaged Mobile Money LTD (MML) to deepen its understanding of Ghana’s mobile money ecosystem and explore potential areas of collaboration in digital financial services. The engagement formed part of broader efforts to examine investment and partnership opportunities within Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital financial ecosystem. Background of the Engagement Speaking at the meeting in Accra, Mrs. Sylvia Otuo-Acheampong, Chief Product and Services Officer of Mobile Money LTD, said the discussions followed an invitation from the Japanese Embassy to provide the delegates with first-hand insights into how Ghana’s mobile money sector operates. Insights from Mobile Money LTD…