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MTN Ghana Foundation’s Investments In Potential Pays As Its Bright Scholars Emerge As Top Award Winners And Valedictorians

  MTN Ghana Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to education as a powerful driver of social transformation, as beneficiaries of its flagship Bright Scholarship emerged as top award winners and valedictorians at the end of their tertiary education. The outstanding achievements of the scholars underscore the impact of MTN Ghana Foundation’s deliberate investment in academically gifted but financially constrained students, an intervention designed not only to fund education, but to unlock opportunity, restore confidence and break cycles of disadvantage. Eight Bright Scholarship beneficiaries who distinguished themselves across various tertiary institutions were celebrated by the Foundation for their academic excellence, resilience, and determination, reflecting the Foundation’s belief that when potential is supported with purpose, excellence follows. The event gave the valedictorians a platform to recount the personal journeys that carried them from humble beginnings to the pinna...
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Chamber of Mines Defends Mining Sector’s Economic Contribution, Rejects IMF Claims

  The Ghana Chamber of Mines has rejected claims that Ghana’s repeated engagements with the International Monetary Fund are linked to foreign participation in the mining industry. Speaking at the press conference, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Ign. Kenneth Ashigbey, argued that the mining sector has consistently served as a stabilising force for Ghana’s economy through foreign exchange earnings, taxes and employment generation. According to the Chamber, the mining sector contributed approximately GHS19 billion in taxes in 2025, representing nearly 23 per cent of Ghana’s direct domestic tax collections. Ashigbey maintained that the country’s economic challenges should not be blamed on large-scale mining operations. The empirical evidence does not support such a proposition,” he stated. Instead, the Chamber pointed to the low tax contribution from the small-scale mining sector despite its high gold production levels. It disclosed that small-scale mining operations produced ...
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Chamber of Mines Pushes for 30% Mineral Royalties Allocation to Mining Communities

  The Ghana Chamber of Mines has renewed calls for reforms to Ghana’s mineral revenue distribution framework, proposing that at least 30 per cent of mineral royalties be allocated directly to mining communities. Speaking at the press conference, the Chamber’s CEO, Kenneth Ashigbey, said many infrastructure deficits in mining areas stem from weaknesses in the current revenue-sharing architecture rather than a lack of contribution from mining companies. According to the Chamber, the three main mining companies operating in Tarkwa — Gold Fields Ghana, Ghana Manganese Company and AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mine — paid approximately GHS5.1 billion in taxes in 2024 alone. However, the Chamber noted that only a small portion of mineral royalty revenues currently reaches host communities and local assemblies. It is precisely in recognition of this structural imbalance that the Chamber has consistently and formally advocated for a minimum statutory allocation of 30% of mineral royalty re...
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Ghana Chamber of Mines Calls for Due Process in Adamus Resources Lease Revocation

  The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for due process and constructive engagement following the government’s revocation of mining leases belonging to Adamus Resources Limited. Addressing journalists at the press conference, the Chamber’s Chief Executive Officer, Ign. Kenneth Ashigbey, acknowledged the seriousness of allegations raised by the Minerals Commission against Adamus Resources. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases following investigations into alleged breaches of the Minerals and Mining Act. While reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to responsible and lawful mining, Ashigbey noted that Adamus and its legal representatives had questioned whether statutory notice procedures were properly followed before the revocation. The Chamber is equally mindful of the importance of due process in regulatory and enforcement actions,” he said. According to him, procedural safeguards under Ghana’s mining laws are essential to p...
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Chamber of Mines Defends Gold Fields Tarkwa Lease Renewal Amid IEA Criticism

  The Ghana Chamber of Mines has defended the planned renewal of Gold Fields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine lease, warning that attempts to block the extension could undermine investor confidence and threaten the long-term stability of Ghana’s mining sector. Speaking at the press conference, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Ign. Kenneth Ashigbey, rejected calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) for government to deny the lease renewal application. According to the Chamber, Ghana’s mining laws clearly provide for lease extensions where mining companies have complied with statutory obligations. The renewal of the Tarkwa Mine lease is properly a matter to be determined through the established legal, administrative and commercial processes governing mining lease renewals,” Ashigbey stated. Ashigbey argued that Ghana’s emergence as Africa’s leading gold producer had been built on policy continuity, investor confidence and long-term capital inflows from both local and foreign mining...
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Apostle Dr. Nyamekye Tasks Zoomlion Kenya Staff To Ensure Company’s Success

 The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, has urged staff of Zoomlion Kenya to prioritise competence, integrity and faithfulness as the company deepens its operations in East Africa. Addressing workers and management during a visit to the company’s Nairobi facility on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Apostle Nyamekye said sustainable national and corporate development depends not merely on natural resources, but on sound governance systems, disciplined work ethics and quality human capital. According to him, countries that have attained prosperity did so through effective policies and principled leadership, stressing that competence and moral integrity must remain central to recruitment and leadership decisions. Faithfulness is a universal principle that transcends religion,” he stated, adding that integrity remains one of the rarest yet most valuable assets in business and public life. Apostle Nyamekye encouraged the staff to remain committed to the company’s vi...
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MTN to Invest $1.1bn in Network Expansion as CEO Outlines 5G, AI Future

 Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to Ghana, announcing major investments in network expansion, improved customer experience and future technologies as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. Speaking in an interview after the launch of MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary celebrations in Accra, Blewett said the milestone was not only about commemorating the company’s achievements but also celebrating customers and employees who had contributed to its growth over the years. It’s about celebrating our customers, our own people who have worked tirelessly to bring us where we are,” he said. “So that’s what this is about — celebrating 30 years together and recognising that we’re part of the fabric of Ghana.” He acknowledged that one of the biggest challenges over the years has been expanding and maintaining a reliable network across the country while meeting rising customer demand for data and mobile money services. You ...
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