Kofi Ahovi

 The Speaker of Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been honored with a Legislative Excellence Award from the Pan-African Regal Influence Summit 2026. The award was presented by a delegation from the KRIF Foundation, organizers of the Pan African summit, led by Rev. Kennedy Okosun, the Executive Chairman and Convenor of the Summit, in recognition of the Speaker’s distinguished service, steadfast advocacy for legislative integrity, enduring contributions to parliamentary democracy and strengthening of Ghana’s parliament as a pillar of democracy and governance. The award also highlights his historic achievement as the first African Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, bringing global recognition to African parliamentary leadership, his service  in the PAN- African Parliament of the African Union, advancing   cooperation and collaboration among legislatures, creating a legacy of a reformer, consensus-bui...

  The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) on Wednesday convened a high-level stakeholder meeting in Accra to advance Phase II of the Human Capital Development (HCD) Strategy for 2026 in a push to align workforce development with industrial transformation The meeting brought together senior officials from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, private sector leaders, regulators, development partners, academia and youth representatives to deliberate on implementation priorities, partnerships, and resource needs for Phase II. Welcoming participants, Korkor Amarteifio, Precision Quality Consultant at DTI, stressed that Ghana had reached a decisive moment. We have spent the last few years defining the issues clearly. Phase II is where we move from conversation to coordinated action. Ghana cannot achieve industrial transformation without a workforce trained to global standards of precision, quality and problem‑solving.” Moderator E...

 President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the No Fee Stress Initiative has already supported over 152,000 first-year students in public tertiary institutions. He added that the number of beneficiaries is expected to rise to 220,000 this year. Speaking on the programme’s expansion during the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, President Mahama also shared good news for law students. In collaboration with the Students’ Loans Trust Fund, Ghanaian law students will now have access to student loans to support their legal education. The initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to ease financial burdens for students and increase access to higher education across the country. As I speak, the ‘No Fee Stress’ Initiative has benefitted over 152,000 first-year students in Public tertiary universities. The number of beneficiaries this year is projected to reach 220,000 first-year students.”

 Convicted former fetish priestess turned evangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa or Mama Pat, is expected to be released on March 3, 2026, following the application of Ghana’s remission policy. Her lawyer, Richard Asare Baffour, confirmed this in an exclusive interview with Citi News on Friday, February 27, explaining that the anticipated release is in line with standard prison regulations and not a special privilege. According to him, under the remission scheme, a prison sentence is divided into three parts, with eligible inmates serving two-thirds of their term, while one-third is remitted by the state. He noted that Nana Agradaa was handed a 12month custodial sentence, which translates into eight months after remission. The sentence took effect retrospectively from July 3, 2025, the date she was convicted and sentenced. By that computation, her revised term ends on March 3, 2026. Richard Asare Baffour stressed that the remission policy applies to a...

 Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership, saying the country has undergone a remarkable transformation under his administration. Speaking in Parliament during the 2026 State of the Nation Address, Ayariga contrasted the state of the nation when Mahama inherited power with the progress achieved today. The Ghana you inherited and the Ghana you speak of today is like day and night,” he said, expressing gratitude on behalf of Ghanaians. He added that while the country once faced challenges, it now shines brightly under the current government’s efforts. Ayariga emphasised that everything the President outlined in his address reflects the truth of the nation’s progress, describing today’s Ghana as significantly improved compared to the one inherited.

 President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s economy has surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time, a milestone projected to place the country among Africa’s largest economies. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Mahama described the economic progress as “broad-based and comprehensive,” emphasising that all sectors of the economy have recorded remarkable improvement within his first year in office. The President highlighted the government’s success in stabilising the national currency, noting that the cedi appreciated by 40.7% against the US dollar, 30.9% against the British pound, and 24% against the Euro. We did not just arrest currency instability; we strengthened the cedi to put up a good fight against other currencies,” he said.

 President  John Dramani Mahama  has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ghana’s security services following recent attacks on citizens, including a pirate assault at Senya Breku in which 71 fishermen were robbed while returning from a fishing expedition in the early hours of Thursday, February 27. Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday, February 27, President Mahama linked the incident to broader national security challenges, citing both the killing of eight Ghanaians in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso and the Senya Breku pirate attack as reminders of the need to retool and adequately equip security agencies. He commended the Ghana Armed Forces for evacuating the victims from Burkina Faso, as well as the Ghana Navy, Ghana Air Force, the National Security Secretariat, the Awutu Senya West MP Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, the Chief Fisherman, and the people of Senya Breku for their collective efforts in rescuing all 71 fishermen. A...

 Fifty-five Ghanaians have been killed in the ongoing war between  Russia  and  Ukraine  after allegedly being lured into the conflict by criminal recruitment networks, Foreign Affairs Minister  Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa  has revealed. In a Facebook post following his official visit to Kyiv, the Minister disclosed that Ukrainian authorities, based on what he described as credible intelligence, have documented 1,780 Africans from 36 countries who were trafficked to join the war against Ukraine. According to him, 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been recruited into the conflict since 2022, with an estimated 55 killed and two currently held as prisoners of war. As a responsible government, we cannot turn a blind eye to these heartbreaking statistics. These are not just numbers, they represent human lives, the hope of many Ghanaian families and our nation,” he stated. Ablakwa said the government would intensify public education to warn young people about t...

 The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has announced MTN Ghana as one of the Group’s three major subsidiaries. This elevation reflects MTN Ghana’s growing strategic importance within the MTN Group. According to Mupita, Ghana has become one of the Group’s most significant operations, driven by its strong performance and long-term growth prospects. “Up until the end of last year, we had two major subsidiaries within the context of the MTN Group across all markets serving the 300 million plus customers, South Africa and Nigeria. This year, we are adding Ghana as the third major subsidiary for the whole group, purely as a function of the way it has performed and the potential that we see going forward,” he said. The elevation places MTN Ghana alongside the Group’s operations in South Africa and Nigeria, reflecting its consistent delivery of growth, innovation and operational excellence. Further reinforcing Ghana’s leadership within the Group, Mupita disclosed that MTN...

 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed urgent and decisive implementation of a comprehensive turnaround strategy for Ghana’s cocoa sector. Cultural heritage tours It warns that further delays could undermine fiscal consolidation and broader macroeconomic stability. Director of the Communications Department at the IMF, Julie Kozack , says the most immediate priority is the full execution of COCOBOD’s restructuring agenda. According to her, the reform plan must include ending quasi-fiscal activities to restore financial sustainability within the cocoa regulator. The most urgent priority is decisive implementation of COCOBOD’s turnaround strategy, including ending quasi-fiscal activities, establishing lower-cost financing and adopting key reforms”, she said. These comments by the IMF come amid ongoing concerns about COCOBOD’s debt profile and its impact on Ghana’s public finances. Industry observers have long argued that quasi-fiscal operations where the institution under...

 President John Dramani Mahama has said that his administration’s fiscal reforms have returned an estimated GH₵6 billion to the pockets of ordinary Ghanaians, describing the move as a major step toward easing economic pressures and restoring stability. Speaking during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Accra, the President said the gains were achieved through his government’s “Reset Agenda” a package of targeted fiscal and economic measures aimed at stabilising public finances, reducing the cost of living, and rebuilding economic confidence. According to President Mahama, the reforms have gone beyond macroeconomic adjustments and are having a direct impact on household incomes. Our reforms have not only stabilised the economy; they have put tangible money back into the hands of everyday citizens,” he told Parliament. “We estimate that the fiscal adjustments and tax relief measures we have implemented have freed up GH₵6 billion in disposable income for households across ...

  President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government has secured US$250 million in immediate savings following the successful renegotiation of existing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with nine Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President Mahama disclosed that in addition to the immediate savings, government has also restructured US$1.1 billion in legacy debt for payment between 2026 and 2028. To address the high cost of power, government has successfully renegotiated existing power purchase agreements. Engagement with the nine independent power producers has resulted in 250 million dollars in immediate savings and 1.1 billion dollars of legacy debt restructured for payment between 2026 and 2028,” the President stated. He added that the revised agreements will be submitted to Parliament for ratification. According to the President, the move forms part of broader efforts to reduce the financial burden in the e...

 President John Dramani Mahama has defended government’s decision to revise the cocoa producer price, describing the move as painful but necessary to restore competitiveness and ease acute liquidity pressures in the sector. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address, the President warned that failure to act would have forced the country into additional heavy borrowing, potentially derailing the fragile economic recovery. In the last week, we have had to take the painful but necessary decision to revise the producer price of cocoa to achieve competitive pricing and resolve the acute liquidity challenges in the sector.” he said The President stressed that maintaining the previous pricing structure without adequate financial backing would have created unplanned expenditure and pushed the country back toward the severe economic challenges it has only recently begun to overcome. Failure to do this would have meant borrowing billions in borrowed funds. This unplanned expenditure wou...

  Stanbic Bank Ghana LTD and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited have successfully arranged a US$205 million senior secured term loan and revolving credit facilities for Engineers & Planners Company Limited (E&P), Ghana’s largest indigenous mining contractor. The five-year facilities, structured in two tranches (US$110 million and US$95 million), will support E&P’s ongoing contract mining operations, particularly its long-term engagement with Gold Fields Ghana Limited (Gold Fields Ghana). Ecobank Ghana PLC and Absa Bank Ghana LTD participated as key lending partners, underscoring strong collaboration within Ghana’s banking sector to mobilise capital at scale. With over 25 years of operational excellence and more than 4,000 employees, E&P has established itself as a critical player in Ghana’s mining value chain. The financing strengthens the company’s capacity to execute large-scale hard-rock mining contract with Gold Fields Ghana, invest in and deepen operatio...

 President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has resumed processing crude oil into petroleum products for the first time since 2018. Delivering his State of the Nation Address, the President told Parliament that the refinery’s new management has successfully completed extensive turnaround maintenance, paving the way for the facility’s operational comeback. Mr. Speaker, I’m also pleased to announce to you that Tema Oil Refinery is back, For the first time since 2018, the refinery has commenced processing of crude oil into petroleum products again,” he said. The President described the development as a key milestone in ongoing efforts to revitalize Ghana’s energy sector and ensure energy security. He assured the House that reforms within the sector remain firmly on track. The Tema Oil Refinery had been inactive for several years, with major shutdowns due to maintenance challenges and financial constraints that left it unable to refine crude domestical...

  Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Engineers & Planners (E&P), Ibrahim Mahama, says the indigenous mining services firm now controls about 45 per cent of mining operations in Ghana. He said it is positioning itself to take on an even bigger role in the country’s economic transformation. He made the remarks at a partnership signing ceremony between E&P and Stanbic Bank Ghana in Accra, where he reflected on the company’s growth journey and its future ambitions. Mahama said E&P’s expansion over the years had been driven by resilience, strategic partnerships and a deliberate effort to build local capacity within Ghana’s mining sector. Today, we can confidently say we hold about 45% of mining operations in Ghana. But we are not stopping there. We are looking forward to acquiring more and deepening our contribution to economic development,” he said. He noted that the company, which began as a small local contractor, had grown into a dominant force in the industry by...

  The Communication Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed that the Cabinet has approved Ghana’s first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, a policy aimed at strengthening local AI expertise while promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability in the use of AI systems. Speaking at the Data Protection Conference 2026 in Accra, held under the theme “Your Data, Your Identity: Building Trust in Ghana’s Digital Future,” the Minister disclosed that the strategy is set to be formally launched by President John Dramani Mahama in the coming weeks. In addition, the government is preparing an Emerging Technologies Framework to provide structured oversight of AI applications, advanced analytics, digital assets, and other new digital platforms. The National AI Strategy was approved by Cabinet last week and will be launched in a few weeks by His Excellency. "Work is progressing on our Emerging Technologies Framework, which will provide structured oversight for Artificial ...

MTN Group has pledged to intensify infrastructure expansion and strengthen fraud prevention efforts in Ghana, following high level engagements with government and regulatory authorities this week. Speaking in Accra, Group CEO Ralph Mupita said improving quality of service remains central to MTN’s strategy. Our commitment is clear. We have 5,000 sites in Ghana that connect our customers. This year alone, we are going to add another 500. That is ten times what we have done in recent times, just this year, to deal with quality of service issues.” The expansion is expected to address network congestion in both urban and rural areas, where customers have raised concerns about service reliability. Mupita disclosed that discussions with the Minister for Communication focused on network improvement and future readiness, including the availability of 5G spectrum. Our belief is that 5G spectrum, when made available, will empower everyday Ghanaians in terms of home connectivity,” he said. Beyond ...

 Ghanaian Afro-Beat/pop star Sefa has officially released her brand-new single “Busy Body,” featuring award-winning dancehall Icon Stoneboy. The vibrant collaboration blends catchy Afro pop/ Afrobeat melodies with dancehall energy, delivering a fun and relatable story about modern relationships and the famous friend-zone experience. “Busy Body” humorously explores a situation many listeners know too well — a girl insisting a guy is “just a friend,” yet still expecting attention, favors and expensive gifts. Through witty lyrics and infectious rhythm, Sefa playfully calls out the mixed signals, while Stoneboy adds his signature charisma and smooth delivery, giving the record an undeniable crossover appeal. Produced over an upbeat and danceable rhythm, the song captures everyday dating culture among young people and is already sparking conversation on social media. With its relatable storyline and sing-along chorus, “Busy Body” is poised to become a fan favorite across radio, streamin...

 Laws designed to ensure equal economic opportunities for women are only half-enforced on average across the world, indicating that the barriers that keep women from contributing fully to growth and prosperity are far steeper than previously thought, according to a new report from the World Bank Group. Even if the laws were fully enforced, women would still enjoy barely two-thirds of the legal rights of men. For the first time, the latest  Women, Business and the Law  report assesses not only the degree of equality in laws on the books, but also the extent to which those laws are enforced. Legal experts surveyed estimated that laws that encourage full economic participation by women are only half-enforced, indicating that governments have a long way to go. Even as they make progress in establishing new equal-opportunity laws, economies on average have in place fewer than half of the policies and services needed for enforcement. Only 4% of women ac...

The government has announced plans to intensify dredging works at the Tema Port in a bid to resolve operational challenges that have left several clinker shipments stranded at the harbour and disrupted supply chains for cement manufacturers. The move comes after industry players raised concerns over persistent congestion at the port, which has lasted for more than two weeks and slowed the discharge of essential raw materials used in cement production. Manufacturers warn that the delays risk affecting production schedules, increasing operational costs, and potentially pushing up prices within Ghana’s construction sector if the situation is not resolved quickly. Speaking to journalists after a stakeholder engagement, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, assured industry players that the government has already begun taking concrete steps to improve access to the port and restore smooth vessel movement. There is not any assurance on paper. It is already work ongoing. We started...

  Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, has opened the week relatively stable on the interbank market, but a widening spread between official and retail foreign exchange rates is raising fresh concerns about underlying demand pressures. Data from the  Bank of Ghana shows the interbank rate for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at a buying price of ₵10.89 and a selling price of ₵10.90 to the US dollar, compared to Monday’s opening level of ₵10.96. However, conditions in the retail forex market tell a different story. At forex bureaus, the dollar is trading at an average of ₵11.80, significantly above the official interbank rate. Commercial banks are quoting around ₵11.55, positioning themselves between the central bank’s rate and bureau prices which is a clear indication of tiered access to foreign exchange liquidity. The divergence is not limited to the dollar. The British pound is trading at ₵14.70 on the interbank market but averages ₵16.10 at forex bureaus. Similarly, the euro is pr...

  Cocoa farmer associations have called for negotiations between Ghana and Ivory Coast to establish proper regulations on cocoa supply to the world market in a bid to secure better prices for producers. The farmers believe coordinated action between the two leading cocoa-producing countries would help stabilise supply and strengthen their bargaining power on the international market. Speaking to Citi News on Monday, February 23, 2026, the President of the Mankrong Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association, Francis Teinor, said reliable data must guide decisions on pricing and supply. Currently, when you have to make any argument, it has to be based on fact and data. But the data as we have now is not favourable, so how do we push for more?” he questioned. He stressed that the government has the authority to help regulate supply levels in collaboration with its Ivorian counterparts. The government, in this case, also has the power to control the supply. So, they should look at all other...

  Gold Fields expects gold prices to remain elevated in the near to medium term, supported by geopolitical uncertainty, sustained central bank buying and strong investor appetite for safe-haven assets. Speaking on the company’s performance for the year and outlook on Channel One   TV ’s  The Point of View   on Monday, February 23, Group CEO Mike Fraser said while current market conditions remain favourable for gold producers, the company is cautious about anchoring its strategy on short-term price movements and  overreliance on short-term price spikes. Gold Fields, he explained, bases its long-term planning and investment decisions on consensus forecasts rather than prevailing spot prices. Gold prices have surged in recent months amid global economic uncertainty, currency volatility and shifting monetary policy expectations. Also, current long-term consensus estimates place gold around $3,300 per ounce, and he stressed that all major capital allocation and ...

  Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Plc hosted a Business roundtable in Accra to examine the evolution of Ghana’s capital markets, with discussions focusing on how digital assets are transitioning from retail-driven activity toward structured, bank-led infrastructure. The meeting brought together regulators, infrastructure providers, pension fund trustees, real estate investment trusts managers and asset managers to assess how policy direction can translate into credible market development. The session was also attended by Standard Chartered executives including Global Head of Financing and Securities Services, Margaret Harwood-Jones and the Africa Head of Financing and Securities Services Michelle Swanepoel. At the center of the discussion moderated by Jojo Bannerman, Head of Markets, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, was the view that digital assets are gradually moving into mainstream financial systems rather than operating on the margins. Across Africa, digital asset growth has la...

 Cashew farmers in the Bono Region have received targeted training in financial management as part of efforts to improve credit access and strengthen farm productivity in one of Ghana’s key non-traditional export sectors. The training, organised by Cashew Watch Ghana, focused on equipping farmers with practical skills in savings culture, record-keeping, documentation and credit management — competencies considered essential for unlocking financing and scaling production. The engagement, held at Nsawkaw in the Tain District, brought together farmers and financial institutions in a partnership dialogue aimed at bridging longstanding information gaps between lenders and producers. The forum formed part of the implementation of the ‘ Amplifying the Voices of Cashew Farmers Project’ , funded by Star Ghana Foundation. According to organisers, the initiative seeks to improve collaboration between farmers and financial institutions while demystifying lending requirements that many smallhol...

 Passengers travelling through Terminal 2 at Kotoka International Airport will soon experience faster and more convenient security screening as Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) moves to install advanced 3D analogue baggage scanners, Managing Director Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare has announced. Speaking at the 5th Aviation Ghana Breakfast Meeting in Accra, she said the new technology will eliminate the need for passengers to remove items such as liquids from their carry-on luggage during screening GACL is also pushing for the removal of the requirement for passengers to take off their shoes at security checkpoints as part of broader efforts to modernise passenger processing. We are bringing in 3D analogue scanners for baggage screening so passengers don’t have to take out things like liquids. We have also asked that the requirement for passengers to take off their shoes be repealed. We are in 2026, and we need to enhance the passenger experience,” she said. The improvements form p...

 The Ministry of Finance has outlined significant improvements in Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators, pointing to declining inflation, lower interest rates, and a stronger currency as evidence of a broad-based recovery in 2025. The figures were detailed in a press statement issued on Monday, February 23, 2026. The statement indicated that real GDP growth reached a provisional 6.1 per cent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, largely driven by the services and agriculture sectors. Non-oil growth stood higher at 7.5 per cent, compared to 5.8 per cent over the same period in 2024. Inflation, which had remained elevated at the end of 2024, fell steadily for thirteen consecutive months, dropping from 23.5 per cent in January 2025 to 3.8 per cent by January 2026. The 91-day Treasury bill rate also declined significantly from 27.7 per cent at the end of 2024 to 6.5 per cent in February 2026, while average commercial lending rates eased from 30.25 per cent in 2024 to 20.45 per c...

 Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has interdicted two doctors and two nurses in connection with the alleged refusal to provide emergency treatment to a road accident victim who later died of his injuries after being turned away from three hospitals while on an ambulance. The decision was contained in a statement issued by the hospital on Monday, February 23, 2026, after public outrage over reports that the victim was turned away despite being in critical condition. The hospital indicated that the staff members have been temporarily relieved of their duties pending investigations. According to management, a committee has been set up to conduct a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether established emergency care protocols were breached. All personnel linked to the case have been directed to cooperate with the investigative process to ensure transparency and fairness. The deceased, 29-year-old Charles Amissah, an engineer with Pro...

  Nearly 40 per cent of ambulances under the National Ambulance Service are currently not operational, raising concerns about the country’s emergency response capacity. Of the 318 ambulance stations nationwide, only 191 vehicles are currently operational, leaving 127 out of service. The situation has been attributed largely to the ageing fleet and the absence of timely replacements. Officials explain that ambulances typically have a five-year operational lifespan, after which maintenance demands increase significantly. Without systematic fleet renewal, breakdowns become more frequent, affecting response times and service delivery. The disclosure comes amid renewed scrutiny of Ghana’s emergency healthcare system following the death of 29-year-old Charles Amissah, who was involved in a hit-and-run accident at the Circle Overpass in Accra on February 6, 2026. Although he was stabilised by Emergency Medical Technicians, he was reportedly unable to secure admission at the Ridge Hospital...

  The General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Richard Selormey, has warned that there is a stark gap between Ghana’s emergency healthcare policies and what occurs in practice, describing the system as dangerously fragmented and in urgent need of reform. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, Dr. Selormey said that although policy documents outline clear standards for accident and emergency services, the reality in many hospitals falls far short. It is good that you are referencing the policy and the guidelines document,” he said in response to a question about emergency unit requirements. “But there is always a translation from policy into reality.” According to him, Ghana has “many beautiful policies and guidelines”, yet implementation remains a major challenge. If you ask me directly, what happens on the ground is totally different from what exists,” he stressed. The discussion followed a review of official guidelines requiring ...

 Prudential Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to Ghana's agricultural transformation, throwing its weight behind the Tree Crop Development Authority's (TCDA) vision to make six targeted tree crops major economic drivers. This came to the fore when the Bank participated in a high-level panel discussion, themed "Investment Opportunities in the Tree Crops Sector in Ghana", which was held as part of the week-long Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition in Accra organised by the Tree Crops Development Authority. The Executive Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking at the Bank, Edward Commey, stressed that the Bank is fully aligned with the government’s plans to diversify the cash crop sector to complement the Cocoa’s contribution.  I congratulate the Tree Crops Development Authority for the strides made so far," he stated. "Today, we have all the relevant stakeholders under one roof which goes to reinforce the fact that the necessary attention is being ...

 MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has completed a three-day working visit to Ghana. His visit sought to advance the company’s digital ambitions and reinforce the Group’s commitment to the Ghana market. Mupita, in a media interaction last Friday, announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion in Ghana over the next three years to strengthen its infrastructure and improve service delivery. He said the accelerated capital expenditure underscores the company’s confidence in its Ghanaian operations. We are going to accelerate capital investment within the business, US$1.1 billion equivalent over a three-year period to build robust infrastructure. Previously, we invested US$1 billion over five years. This acceleration demonstrates that Ghana remains a material operation for the Group.” During the visit, the Group CEO engaged with key stakeholders across the public sectors. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and driving investment to support Ghana’s national developmen...

 The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, says Ghana has recorded significant economic gains under President John Dramani Mahama, with the country’s standing in Africa improving.   According to Dr. Pelpuo, Ghana is now ranked as the eighth richest country in Africa, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) exceeding GH¢100 billion, up from its previous position as the 10th richest. Speaking in an interview with Citi News on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the minister attributed the improvement to what he called effective leadership and sound economic management within the first year of the Mahama administration. This government is a committed government. The president has shown that leadership can change a lot. With this one year that just passed, Ghana can be different altogether. We were in 10th position when it comes to rich countries. After one year of administration, good governance and committed leadership, we shot up to the 8th position, with a GDP that is ab...