Kofi Ahovi

  The Ghana Chamber of Mines has announced plans to mobilise relief support for victims of the devastating June 29 floods, reaffirming the mining industry's commitment to standing with affected communities during periods of national crisis. The Chamber, in a statement issued on July 7, expressed profound sympathy to families who lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods following the floods, which also caused widespread destruction to businesses and public infrastructure in several parts of the country. It said it was collaborating with its member mining companies to assemble relief items for flood victims, drawing on the industry's experience in responding to previous national disasters, including the 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, said the industry was determined to provide practical assistance to complement ongoing national relief efforts. The Chamber stands with all affected families during this dif...

 The Africa Build Show, Ghana Investment & Trade Week (GITW) 2026 and Megawatt Africa opened with a big bang on Tuesday, July 7, in Accra, drawing high-level VIP delegations from government, diplomatic missions, investors, development partners and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond. The three-day event is being held in partnership with the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) with support from the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC) and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), reinforcing Ghana's position as a leading destination for trade, investment, infrastructure and sustainable development. Held under the theme "Powering Ghana's 24-Hour Economy: Integrating Infrastructure, Electric Mobility and Sustainable Real Estate for Investment and Trade Competitiveness," the event running until July 9 has officially launched interna...

 As MTN Ghana marks 30 years of connecting and empowering communities across the country, the company is extending its impact to healthcare facilities nationwide. Thousands of patients are expected to benefit from improved healthcare delivery following the refurbishment of 3,888 hospital beds and essential medical equipment under MTN’s 21 Days of Y'ello Care initiative, in partnership with DOSH Foundation, Sika Pɛ Adwuma Co. Ltd and seven hospitals nationwide. This year's 21 Days of Y'ello Care project was designed to improve patient comfort, ease pressure on healthcare workers, and support national efforts to address Ghana's persistent no-bed syndrome. Refurbished Hospital beds and Accessories As part of this initiative, MTN employees refurbished faulty hospital-owned medical equipment, including hospital beds, ward screens, drip stands, metallic cabinets, and three-in-one patient chairs. The restored equipment was then handed back to the seven beneficiary hospitals: A...

 President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a new national development compact anchored on domestic resource mobilisation, stronger public institutions, accountability and local ownership, urging Ghanaians to rethink the country's development model as traditional sources of development financing continue to decline. Speaking at the 2026 Ghana Civil Society Forum at the University of Ghana, the President said Ghana must increasingly rely on its own resources, institutions and innovation to finance development, rather than depend primarily on external assistance. The forum, held on the theme "Reimagining Partnerships for Democratic Consolidation and Inclusive Development," brought together civil society organisations (CSOs), policymakers, development partners, academia and governance experts to explore new approaches to strengthening democracy and promoting inclusive national development. President Mahama said changing geopolitical dynamics, declining donor funding and evo...

  The government's ambitious 24-hour economy agenda will be underpinned by renewable energy, industrial parks, electric mobility and export-driven manufacturing as part of a long-term strategy to transform Ghana into a competitive production hub, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, Goosie Tanoh, has said. Delivering the keynote address at the opening of the seventh Ghana Trade and Investment Week in Accra, Tanoh outlined what he described as a comprehensive roadmap to build an economy that "produces what it consumes and exports more value than it imports." Speaking on the theme "Powering the 24-Hour Economy: Integrating Infrastructure, Energy, Electric Mobility and Sustainable Real Estate," he said affordable and reliable energy would be the cornerstone of Ghana's industrial transformation. The 24-hour economy and the Accelerated Export Development Programme exist to complete the unfinished task of build...

  The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr. Mary Awusi, has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to attracting export-oriented investments, describing the country's 24-hour economy agenda as a catalyst for industrialisation, trade expansion and sustainable economic growth. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, at the opening of the seventh Ghana Trade and Investment Week in Accra, Dr. Awusi said the government's vision is to build a competitive and resilient economy anchored on infrastructure, reliable energy, efficient logistics and a vibrant private sector. The three-day event, organised by MIE Group in partnership with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and GBS Services, has brought together policymakers, investors, development partners and business leaders to explore investment opportunities across key sectors of Ghana's economy. Dr. Awusi said the theme, "24-Hour Economy: In...