Kofi Ahovi

Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in partnership with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Dredge Masters Gh. Ltd and other partners on Wednesday, June 17, intensified its flood prevention and drainage desilting exercise across several vulnerable communities in the Greater Accra Region as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. The large-scale intervention, which forms part of a broader disaster preparedness strategy, is aimed at reducing the impact of seasonal flooding that continues to threaten lives, property and economic activity across the capital. The exercise has brought together sanitation personnel, engineers, heavy equipment operators, local authorities, security agencies and community members in a coordinated effort to improve stormwater flow and strengthen flood resilience. Early in the morning teams were deployed to critical flood hotspots including Teshie-Nungua, the Osu Castle beachfront area, Achimota and Abokobi for debris collection, Desilting and dre...

  The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has recorded one of the most dramatic financial recoveries by a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) in Ghana, posting a net profit of GH¢91.7 million in 2025 after reporting a loss of GH¢19 million the previous year. The achievement has earned commendation from the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which described the performance as a testament to the impact of strong corporate governance, strategic leadership and institutional reforms. According to NAFCO’s 2025 audited accounts submitted to SIGA, the company significantly improved its financial performance across key indicators. Gross profit margin rose from 1.61 percent in 2024 to 13.96 percent in 2025, reflecting stronger revenue generation and enhanced cost management measures. The company also recorded a remarkable turnaround in asset utilisation, with its Return on Operating Assets improving from a negative 63.80 percent in 2024 to a positive 26.29 percent in 2025. In a...

 As MTN Ghana marks its 30th anniversary and commences its annual employee volunteer programme, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, employees across the country are stepping out in service to communities. From trading their desks for paintbrushes and repair tools to engaging directly with residents through outreach activities, MTN volunteers are helping to improve access to healthcare and restore dignity to patients in underserved communities. The nationwide campaign, running from June 1 to June 21, 2026, is being implemented under the theme “Expanding Equitable Health for Every Community.” This year’s initiative carries special significance as it forms part of MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary celebration, underscoring the company’s enduring commitment to creating shared value and giving back to the communities that have supported its journey over the past three decades.   Angela Mensah-Poku, Chief Enterprise Officer and some MTN Staff working on the hospital beds, chairs at the Achimota Hosp...

  MTN Ghana has announced an exclusive FIFA World Cup experience for select customers as part of its ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations, reinforcing its commitment to rewarding loyalty and creating unforgettable moments. As part of this initiative, 30 high-value customers will be given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the FIFA World Cup in North America. The all-expense-paid experience will offer winners the chance to witness the world’s biggest sporting event live, creating lasting memories while celebrating their journey with the MTN brand. This premium reward forms part of MTN’s anniversary programme, themed “30 Years of Progress, Powered by You ”, which recognises the unwavering support of customers over the past three decades. Speaking on the initiative, Noel Kojo Ganson, MTN Chief Consumer Officer, noted that the experience reflects MTN’s commitment to going beyond connectivity to deliver real value and meaningful experiences for it...

  The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) will on Thursday, 18th June 2026, convene a sensitisation forum in the Keta Municipality to engage stakeholders on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Port of Keta project. This forum follows the recent approval granted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the EIA of the project, marking a pivotal step in the development of Ghana’s third commercial port. The engagement aims to update stakeholders on the next phase of the project and outline opportunities for investment and collaboration. The Director General of GPHA, Major General Paul Seidu Tanye Kulono, recently received the final EIA report and permit from the Coastal and Reclamation Engineering Services Ghana Limited, the consulting firm responsible for the assessment which was presented by Nii Tackie Oblie. Major General Tanye Kulono described the approval as a “significant milestone” in GPHA’s strategic vision to expand Ghana’s maritime infrastructure an...

  Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming the cocoa sector and improving the livelihoods of farmers, with Presidents John Dramani Mahama and Alassane Ouattara pledging deeper cooperation to address longstanding challenges facing the industry. The commitment was contained in a Joint Declaration issued after the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy held in Abidjan on June 16, 2026. The two leaders underscored the strategic importance of the cocoa sector, noting that Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire together account for about 60 percent of global cocoa production, placing on them a shared responsibility to shape the future of the industry. The summit reviewed progress made under the 2018 Abidjan Declaration, highlighting key achievements including the establishment of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI), the implementation of the Living Income Differential (LID), harmonised producer price announcements, cocoa tra...