Kofi Ahovi

  President John Dramani Mahama has held high-level bilateral talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, culminating in the signing of three key agreements aimed at strengthening economic, trade and agricultural cooperation between Ghana and Belarus. President Mahama was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Belarusian Presidential Palace on Monday as part of his State Visit to the Republic of Belarus. The discussions focused on expanding bilateral relations and identifying new opportunities for cooperation in strategic sectors critical to the economic development of both countries. The engagements resulted in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), covering the establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation in Trade and Economic Affairs, enhanced collaboration between the chambers of commerce of both countries, and cooperation in agriculture. The agreements are expected to create a structured framework for increased trade, investment and technical co...

 Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated relief items worth GHS 400,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support communities affected by recent flooding and fire incidents across Accra and other parts of the country. The presentation took place at the NADMO Headquarters on 5 th June 2026, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to supporting Ghanaians in times of need. The heavy downpour and subsequent fire outbreak on Wednesday, 3 rd June, displaced families, disrupted livelihoods, and caused significant hardship for residents and market operators. In response, Stanbic Bank swiftly mobilised a comprehensive package of essential items to complement NADMO’s ongoing relief and recovery efforts. Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning said: “At Stanbic Bank, our purpose is Ghana is our home, and we drive her growth . We recognise that true growth is only possible when our communities and people are thriving. When our communities prosper, we prosp...

  Climate communication specialist and media practitioner, Kofi Ahovi, has called for stronger international collaboration to accelerate climate action, saying global partnerships will be crucial in translating commitments made under World Environment Day priorities, the Climate Change Action Now (CCAN) initiative and the post-COP29 agenda into tangible outcomes. Speaking at WASCAL’s Intergenerational Panel Conversation held to mark World Environment Day, Ahovi said international cooperation offers significant opportunities for Ghana, West Africa and other developing regions to access climate finance, technology, research partnerships and capacity-building support needed to tackle the growing impacts of climate change. The dialogue was held under the theme, “From Global Commitments to Practical Implementation: Youth, Science and Diplomacy for Climate Action.” According to Ahovi who also doubles as the Editor of Business Week Ghana, one of the most immediate benefits of internationa...

  MobileMoney Fintech Ltd (MMFL), the operator of MTN Mobile Money services in Ghana, has announced that it will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Friday, June 12, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for key corporate governance decisions, including the appointment of new directors, dividend payments and the ratification of its external auditor. The virtual meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. GMT and will be accessible to shareholders through a dedicated online platform. According to a notice issued by the company, shareholders will be asked to approve the appointment of six directors, subject to approval by the Bank of Ghana. The proposed appointments include Modupe Kadri, Serigne Dioum, Adekunle Benjamin Awobodu and Antoinette Kwofie as Non-Executive Directors; Susan Yawson as Executive Director; and Bashirat Odunewu as Independent Non-Executive Director. The EGM will also consider a proposal to approve a dividend payment of GHS0.03 per share for the first qua...

  President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to the soldiers and civilians who defended Belarus against the Nazi invasion during World War II, describing their courage and resilience as an enduring symbol of national strength and development. The President laid a wreath at the historic Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex during an official visit to the Belarusian city of Brest, where he was hosted by Governor Piotr Alexsandrovich following a guided tour of the renowned World War II landmark. President Mahama was accompanied by Steem Jehu-Appiah, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide Joyce Bawah Mogtari, officials from Belarus’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of Ghana’s Mission in Moscow. The memorial complex, located near the border with Poland, is one of Belarus’ most revered historical sites. It was among the first targets of Nazi Germany's invasion of the former Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, and has since become a symbol of resistance and sacrifice. During ...

 MTN Ghana has launched the 2026 edition of its flagship employee volunteerism campaign dubbed, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, with a nationwide focus on improving access to healthcare for underserved and remote communities. The initiative, launched at MTN House in Accra on Monday, June 1, 2026, will see MTN employees across the country undertake a series of health-focused interventions over a 21-day period under the theme: “Expanding Equitable Health for Every Community,” strengthening access to quality, preventive and responsive healthcare services for underserved and remote populations. This year’s campaign seeks to address critical healthcare challenges by restoring broken hospital beds, supporting health facilities, conducting community health screenings, promoting disease prevention, raising awareness about non-communicable disease, the provision of handwashing facilities in selected schools, and training of health champions to sustain health awareness efforts beyond the campaign pe...