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BRACE Bridges Justice Gap in Mining Communities

  When communities face the impacts of mining, access to justice often remains out of reach. Legal processes can be expensive, complex and inaccessible to many of the people most affected by environmental degradation, land disputes and human rights violations. To bridge this gap, the Building Resilient and Active Communities in Extractive Landscapes (BRACE) Project convened a strategic coordination meeting with legal experts, providing pro bono services and implementing partners, marking another important step towards expanding access to justice for mining-affected communities across Ghana. The engagement brought together legal practitioners and project partners to strengthen collaboration, streamline referral systems and enhance the delivery of legal support services to vulnerable individuals and communities. Discussions focused on how pro bono lawyers can work more closely with trained community paralegals to ensure that community grievances are effectively documented, referred a...
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Not just a football: The Smart Technology inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup match ball

  How the adidas TRIONDA is changing the game For generations, football fans have viewed the match ball as the simplest piece of equipment on the pitch. Round, leather-covered, and designed to be kicked. But at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the official match ball is proving that football has entered a new technological era. The official ball for the tournament, known as TRIONDA, is far more than a beautifully designed football. Developed by adidas in collaboration with FIFA, it contains sophisticated technology that helps referees make better decisions, improving the accuracy of officiating and offering deeper insights into every movement of the ball. As the world watches the first-ever World Cup hosted jointly by three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — the ball itself has become a symbol of innovation and the future of football. Why is it called TRIONDA? The name “TRIONDA” comes from the Spanish words meaning “three waves,” representing the three host nations of the 2...

MobileMoney Fintech Separation to Accelerate Innovation, Strengthen Governance and Deepen Ghana's Digital Finance Ecosystem

  MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) says its structural separation from Scancom PLC will position the company to accelerate innovation, strengthen security and governance, and deliver greater value to customers as it embarks on a new phase as an independent fintech business. The company made the announcement following its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Accra, where shareholders approved key resolutions establishing MMFL's independent governance and operational framework. Chairperson of MMFL, Victoria Bright, described the completion of the separation as a major milestone in the company's evolution and its ambition to become one of Africa's leading fintech companies. The separation gives MMFL greater agility and operational focus. It creates the opportunity to strengthen governance, improve efficiency and accelerate initiatives that deliver meaningful value to customers while supporting long-term sustainable growth," she said. According to Bright, the EGM approved ...

COP31 Presidency announces “35% by 2035” electrification target as part of Action Agenda launch

  The COP31 Presidency has announced an ambitious global target to increase the share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20 percent today to 35 percent by 2035, as part of a broader Action Agenda aimed at accelerating climate action and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. COP31 President-Designate and Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, unveiled the target during the Bonn Climate Change Conference, describing electrification as a key pillar in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and keeping global warming within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The proposed "35% by 2035" target is backed by analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The COP31 Presidency also announced plans to build a global coalition to support countries in implementing policies and investments needed to achieve the goal. Beyond electrification, the Presidency introduce...

Zoomlion, NADMO, Dredge Masters Target Critical Flood-Prone Accra Areas

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...

NAFCO Records Historic Turnaround, Swings from GH¢19m Loss to GH¢91.7m Profit in 2025

  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...

MTN Ghana Employees Step Out In Service To Communities Through 2026 Y’ello Care Campaign

 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...