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IFEJ, Lands Ministry to Collaborate on Mining and Natural Resource Reporting

  The Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ) is seeking closer collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to strengthen specialised journalism on mining, forestry, land administration and natural resource governance in Ghana. The initiative was discussed during a courtesy call by IFEJ on the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to introduce the Institute and explore areas of cooperation with the Ministry and its agencies. The engagement focused on improving journalists’ access to technical information, strengthening their understanding of sector policies and reforms, and promoting accurate, evidence-based reporting on the natural resources sector. IFEJ proposed the establishment of an annual conference with the Ministry on mining, gold and natural resource governance, alongside training workshops, research publications and field visits to mining communities, galamsey-affected areas and sites undergoing land reclamat...
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Celebrating Customers: 30 Years Of Connection, Progress And Shared Impact - Customers Take Centre Stage During MTN Ghana Customer Service Month

  MTN Ghana is celebrating Customer Service Month by recognising the customers whose trust, feedback and loyalty have powered 30 years of connection and progress. Throughout the month, customers will be celebrated, rewarded and given more opportunities to shape how MTN serves them. Under the theme, “Celebrating You: 30 Years of Progress, Powered by You,” the month-long programme brings together customers, employees and communities for engaging experiences across MTN Ghana’s physical and digital channels. It is both a celebration of the journey so far and a renewed commitment to listen, improve and deliver more meaningful customer experiences. Customers will enjoy interactive activities at service centres, on digital platforms and across social media. Customer Fora and community outreach will create direct channels for listening and feedback; a Self-Service Webinar will help customers resolve needs more quickly and conveniently; and trivia on the MyMTN App and social media, Lucky Se...
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MTN climaxes 2026 Suncity Fest with football gala, music concert

  MTN Ghana has climaxed its 2026 Suncity Festival in Sunyani, Bono Region, with a community football gala and music concert as part of activities marking the telecommunications company’s 30th anniversary. In the inter-community soccer gala, Odumase defeated Baakoniaba 2-0 in the final to lift the trophy. The match, played at the Twene Amanfo Senior High School Park on Sunday, saw Derrick Frimpong and Raphael Bona score to secure victory for Odumase. The champions received GH¢30,000, while runners-up Baakoniaba took home GH¢20,000. Osman Kingsley of Baakoniaba was adjudged the tournament’s overall best player, while Derrick Frimpong, popularly known as Oman, emerged top scorer with three goals. Players also received MTN-branded souvenirs. The competition featured 16 communities, including Sunyani Town, Area One, Fiapre, Penkwasi and Abesim Koonum. The festival also featured a music concert at Sunyani Coronation Park on Saturday night, attracting thousands of patrons. Headline perfo...
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REAC urges stakeholders to comply with Act or face sanctions

  The Real Estate Agency Council (REAC) has urged real estate practitioners, developers, brokers, agents, and other industry stakeholders in Ghana’s real estate sector to comply with the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047), cautioning that breaches could attract administrative sanctions, licence suspension or revocation, and criminal penalties. Speaking during a UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Akka Kappa Ghana LTD. webinar on “Building Trust in Ghana's Real Estate Market: The Role of the Real Estate Agency Council (REAC), Compliance Requirements, and Enforcement”, the Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance at REAC, David Pappoe, explained that administrative sanctions included a fine of 1,000 penalty units, which he put at GH¢12,000, for such breaches as failing to comply with requirements or display a certificate or licence in an office. For criminal offences such as operating or advertising without a license, falsifying documents, and accepting cash payments, Pappoe sa...
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MMFL Eyes Fractional Gold Investments to Expand Access for Ordinary Ghanaians

  MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL) is exploring opportunities to use digital assets and tokenisation to make investment products, including gold, more accessible to ordinary Ghanaians, potentially allowing people to build assets through small, regular contributions. The initiative forms part of the company’s broader strategy to deepen financial inclusion by integrating investment, savings and insurance services into everyday digital transactions. Chief Executive Officer of MMFL, Shaibu Haruna, said tokenisation could help overcome the financial barriers that prevent many people from investing in assets such as gold, which often require substantial upfront capital. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement with the media on Friday, Haruna said digital technology could enable investors to acquire fractional interests in assets, allowing them to invest according to their financial capacity. Why don’t we individually have gold?” he asked, highlighting the gap between Ghana’s position as a...
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MobileMoney Targets Micro Businesses for Growth, Eyes Digital Investment Services

 MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL) has pledged to deepen support for Ghanaian micro and small businesses through tailored financial services, digital solutions and improved access to investment products, as it seeks to advance financial inclusion and strengthen the country’s digital financial ecosystem. Chief Executive Officer of MMFL, Shaibu Haruna, said the company was shifting greater attention towards micro-enterprises, many of which continue to face challenges separating personal finances from business funds, accessing credit and adopting digital payment systems. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement with the media on Friday, Haruna said the company intended to develop solutions that addressed the specific needs of small businesses rather than treating them solely as individual consumers. We need to evolve our businesses, our micro businesses,” he said, stressing the importance of helping small-scale entrepreneurs move beyond subsistence operations towards sustainable growth. ...
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AWARFA-N Ghana Donates 31 Crates of Eggs to Ga North Assembly, Promotes Healthy Eating

 The African Women in Animal Resources Farming and Agribusiness Network Ghana (AWARFA-N Ghana) has donated 31 crates of eggs and 300 cooked eggs to the Ga North Municipal Assembly as part of activities marking World Egg Day 2026, while urging Ghanaians to embrace egg consumption to improve nutrition and strengthen food security. The celebration, held on Friday, October 9, at the Assembly’s conference room, brought together Assembly Members, Unit Committee Members, management, staff and workers to raise awareness of the nutritional benefits of eggs and their contribution to employment and livelihoods. Speaking on behalf of AWARFA-N Ghana, the organisation’s General Secretary, Dora Kwarteng, encouraged participants to make eggs a regular part of their diets, describing them as an affordable source of essential nutrients for healthy living. The egg is a simple but highly nutritious food. It provides quality protein and important vitamins and minerals needed for the growth and developm...
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