Kofi Ahovi

  MTN Ghana, in partnership with HMD Global, has launched the HMD Arc, an affordable 4G-enabled smartphone designed to help millions of Ghanaians transition from basic 2G feature phones to devices that unlock the full benefits of the digital world. Across Ghana, a significant number of mobile users still rely on 2G-only handsets, limiting their ability to access essential digital services including mobile banking, online learning, e-health information, and internet-based communication. MTN Ghana, driven by its ambition to expand digital access nationwide, continues to prioritise the migration of customers to faster and more reliable 4G technology. Access to affordable smartphones remains one of the biggest barriers to participation in the digital economy, especially for low-income earners and rural communities. With entry-level smartphones often priced beyond the reach of many households, the introduction of the HMD ARC at a price point of GHS 899 represents a meaningful step in cl...

 A head-on collision between a VIP Jeoun bus and a cargo truck has left two people injured along the Accra-Kumasi highway. The crash occurred on Wednesday, March 25, near Yawkwei. Reports indicate that the VIP bus, travelling from Accra to Kumasi, collided with a cargo truck carrying carrots from Kumasi to Accra. Emergency personnel, including officers from the Ghana Police Service’s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), were promptly dispatched to the scene. The injured, the cargo truck driver and the bus mate were rushed to Konongo Government Hospital for medical attention. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

 The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has announced the official schedule for salary payments to civil servants, employees of the Ghana Education Service (GES), and all other public sector workers paid through the government payroll for the year 2026. According to the notice issued by the Department, banks will begin crediting employees’ accounts on specified dates each month, providing a clear timetable for salary disbursement throughout the year. Under the 2026 payment calendar, January salaries will be paid on January 23, followed by February 26 and March 26. April payments are scheduled for April 27, while May and June salaries will both be paid on May 26 and June 26 respectively. In the second half of the year, salaries are set to be paid on July 27 and August 27. September payments will be made on September 25, with October and November salaries scheduled for October 26 and November 26 respectively. The final salary payment of the year is expected on December 21...

 Ghana’s power sector is entering a “higher-risk zone” as surging electricity demand continues to outpace critical investments in transmission infrastructure, according to the Institute for Energy Security (IES). In its latest analysis, the think tank noted that while increasing peak demand reflects growing economic activity and higher consumption by households and industry, the transmission network has not kept pace with this expansion—creating structural weaknesses within the system. The IES warned that the grid is becoming increasingly burdened by congested transmission corridors, rising technical losses, over-loaded systems, and ageing equipment. These challenges, it said, pose a direct threat to grid stability, reliability, and efficient power delivery. With electricity demand now exceeding 4,280 megawatts, the report cautioned that Ghana faces a heightened risk of supply shortfalls, particularly during peak periods, if urgent investments in capacity expansion and grid moderni...

  Business and consumer confidence in Ghana are on a steady upward trajectory, buoyed by easing inflation and improving macroeconomic conditions. The latest data from the Bank of Ghana show that the Business Confidence Index rose to 110.1 in February 2026, up from 107.5 in December 2025. Similarly, the Consumer Confidence Index edged up to 117.7 from 116.4 over the same period. The upward movement in both indicators reflects growing optimism about income stability and the broader economic outlook. Businesses are reporting stronger demand conditions and improved short-term prospects, signaling a gradual recovery in economic activity. The improvement in business sentiment is largely driven by signs of macroeconomic stability, including declining inflation, easing interest rates, and a relatively stable currency environment. These factors are helping firms plan with greater certainty and confidence. On the consumer side, households are also regaining confidence as purchasing power imp...

  Electric charging station for electric vehicles in a mall parking lot The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced new regulatory measures requiring all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ghana to obtain approval from the Energy Commission before connecting to the national grid. The directive comes in the wake of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission approving a dedicated electricity tariff of GH¢2.016 per kilowatt-hour for public EV charging, effective April 1, 2026. The move is seen as a significant step toward formalising Ghana’s emerging electric mobility sector. Addressing Parliament’s Assurance Committee on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Jinapor clarified the division of responsibilities between sectors, noting that while transport policy falls under the Ministry of Transport, electricity supply and grid stability remain the mandate of the Energy Ministry. He expressed concern about the growing electricity demand driven by EV adoption, pa...

  The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has called on government to roll out an emergency response plan to avert a looming tomato shortage, following a temporary halt in exports from Burkina Faso. The warning comes amid ongoing negotiations between Ghana and Burkina Faso after authorities in Ouagadougou closed their borders to tomato traders. The decision followed the tragic killing of several Burkinabè tomato traders in Ghana, an incident that has heightened tensions and disrupted cross-border trade in the commodity. Speaking at a World Bank Civil Society Organisation engagement on food security in Accra on Tuesday, March 24, President of the association, Wepia Addo Awal Adugwala, cautioned that failure to resolve the impasse could trigger sharp price increases, supply shortfalls, and added strain on local producers. Within this period, the government should quickly set up an emergency strategic response plan with stakeholders to address the looming shortage of tomatoes, in cas...