Kofi Ahovi

 Ghana, with support from the UK government, has commissioned and handed over 10 forest protection camps and two checkpoint accommodation facilities at the Oda River Forest Reserve to strengthen the fight against illegal mining, logging and other threats to the country’s forests. In a speech read by the Director of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission , Dr. Joseph Boakye, Esq, on behalf of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, stated that the facilities represent government’s broader commitment to sustainable forest management and environmental protection. He noted that Ghana’s forests remain critical national assets that support livelihoods, biodiversity and climate resilience, stressing that government is determined to protect them through stronger enforcement and improved operational capacity. The protection of our forests requires commitment, vigilance and the right infrastructure for officers on the ground", the Minister said...

  The Group Chief Executive Officer of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has signalled a major transition in Africa’s digital financial ecosystem, noting a gradual shift from USSD-based services to smartphone-driven, app-based financial platforms. He made the remarks during a fireside chat at the 2026 3i Africa Summit where industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of digital finance on the continent. Mupita indicated that Africa’s financial services landscape is undergoing a structural transformation, moving beyond basic mobile money transactions to more advanced, technology-enabled financial ecosystems. “We are in the middle of a transformation for digital finance. Historically, this has been driven by USSD-based services on 2G devices. But going forward, we will see a shift toward smartphone-driven, app-based digital finance experiences.” He explained that while USSD and feature phone-based services played a critical role in expanding financial inclusion across Africa, the next pha...

  The Bank of Ghana has partnered with Frontclear to organise a market training workshop aimed at strengthening Ghana’s financial market infrastructure through enhanced understanding of repo guidelines, Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA), and International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) documentation. Speaking at the opening of the one-day workshop in Accra, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, stressed the importance of legal certainty, operational soundness, and risk management in deepening Ghana’s financial markets. A financial market is only as strong as the legal and operational infrastructure beneath it. Volumes tell you how active a market is — documentation, risk frameworks, and legal certainty tell you how safe it is,” he stated. Dr. Mumuni noted that Ghana’s financial markets are evolving rapidly, driven by an expanding fixed-income market and increasingly sophisticated financial instruments, adding that market growth must be mat...

  By Albert Amekudzi In Ghana today, one of the easiest ways to trend on radio, television, or social media is to blame mining companies for underdevelopment in mining communities. According to the growing public narrative, mining firms are not doing enough. They are accused of taking the gold, making profits, and leaving communities poor. It is an argument that gets applause almost instantly. But while everyone is busy pointing fingers at mining companies, there is one awkward question nobody seems eager to ask: What exactly has the State done with the billions of cedis in mining royalties and taxes it has already collected? That question rarely enters the conversation. And perhaps it is because asking it would force us to confront a very uncomfortable truth: maybe the bigger issue is not simply whether mining companies are doing enough, but whether the State itself has failed in its own developmental responsibilities. Because let us be honest for a moment when a community lacks r...

  The Group Chief Executive Officer and President of MTN, Ralph Mupita, has expressed strong optimism about Africa’s role in shaping the future of global finance, stating that the continent is well positioned to lead the next phase of digital financial transformation. He made the remarks during a fireside chat with   broadcaster Bernard Avle at the 3i Africa Summit held at the Destiny Arena in Accra. Ralph said Africa’s rapid progress in mobile money and digital financial services provides a strong foundation for the continent to transition into a more advanced and integrated digital finance ecosystem. We are moving from mobile money to true digital finance. Across Africa, we have seen tremendous growth in financial inclusion, but the next phase will be defined by more sophisticated, app-based, and technology-driven financial systems,” he said. He noted that the evolution of digital finance will go beyond basic payments to include digital credit, remittances, embedded fin...

The Project Director of Zoomlion Kenya , Dr. Peter Dagadu, has announced that the company is making significant progress barely a month after commencing operations in Nairobi under the city’s integrated waste management programme. Speaking during a working visit by Kenya’s Majority Leader, Kimani Ichung’wah, to the Zoomlion head office in Nairobi on Wednesday, May 13, Dr. Dagadu stated that the company is working closely with city authorities to deliver an end-to-end waste management solution aimed at improving sanitation, environmental conditions, and public health across the city. According to Dr. Dagadu, Zoomlion’s intervention is focused on transforming Nairobi’s waste management system through a combination of emergency clean-up operations, infrastructure development, and long-term sustainability measures. He disclosed that before the company’s intervention, Nairobi had approximately 109 illegal dumpsites spread across different parts of the city, posing serious environmental and ...