Kofi Ahovi

  The Government of Ghana has expressed deep sorrow and outrage following the fatal shooting of  in the Bronx, New York . According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the young Ghanaian teenager was fatally shot by yet-to-be-identified assailants at about 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, 29th October 2026, while on his way to school . In response to the tragedy, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), spoke directly with the victim's father,  Thomas Frimpong, offering the full backing and solidarity of the Ghanaian government . Emphasizing the state's resolve, the Minister stated: We will pursue justice, and we will make sure that those who did this do not get away with it." Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Hon. Ablakwa extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, sharing the nation's profound grief . He noted: We are all saddened. We are all distraught. He did not deserve this." As part...

By Kofi Ahovi The Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL), Shaibu Haruna, has called for a shift in Ghana’s financial inclusion agenda towards economic empowerment, urging financial institutions to use digital transaction data to expand access to credit and investment opportunities for small businesses. He said although mobile money had significantly expanded access to financial services, the next phase of digital finance must focus on helping individuals and businesses build wealth, secure affordable financing and contribute more meaningfully to economic growth. Speaking at the Ghana CEO High-Level Dialogue in Accra, ahead of the Ghana CEO Awards, Haruna said access to a mobile money wallet should no longer be considered sufficient evidence of financial inclusion. Access to a wallet is not equal to access to financial services,” he said, arguing that the industry must now focus on deepening the financial health of customers and supporting micro, small and medium-...

By Kofi Ahovi Business leaders urged to drive local production, uphold ethical leadership and develop the next generation as Ghana prepares for its future Founder of Ishmael Yamson & Associates, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, has challenged chief executives and business leaders to take a more active role in Ghana’s economic transformation, urging them to prioritise local production, ethical leadership and investment in people. He said the success of Ghana’s economic reset agenda depended not only on government policies but also on the everyday decisions businesses make about what they produce, whom they employ, how they pay taxes and how they treat workers and customers. Dr. Yamson made the remarks at the Ghana CEO Vision High-Level Dialogue 2026, held in Accra under the theme “Reimagine Ghana’s Future: CEOs at the Heart of the Reset Agenda.” The dialogue preceded the Ghana CEO Awards ceremony scheduled for Friday, October 30. Executives in this room are among those leaders. You cannot watch...

 Twellium Industrial Company Limited has developed its Ghanaian manufacturing business into a regional network spanning Ghana, Burkina Faso and Senegal. Its growth combines beverage production, packaged foods and distribution across West African markets. Known for products including Verna Mineral Water, Rush Energy Drink and McBerry confectionery, Twellium’s development reflects investment in both manufacturing facilities and a broader range of everyday consumer products. Twellium’s Manufacturing Roots in Ghana Founded in 2013 by Hussein Kesserwani and Hassan Kesserwani, Twellium began production in 2014. Ghana remains a base for its beverage and packaged-food operations, with manufacturing facilities in the Accra area and Kumasi. The company’s portfolio has grown beyond water and non-alcoholic beverages to include biscuits, wafers, cookies and cakes. Its company history and manufacturing profile describes the development of these businesses. Manufacturing Operations Across West A...

  More than 500 women gathered at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly Forecourt for breast cancer education, survivor stories and screening organised by MTN Ghana’s Y’ello Ladies Network. For many participants, Pink October became more than an awareness campaign; it was a chance to ask questions, confront fears and take a potentially life-saving step towards early detection. Held as part of the global Pink October campaign, the outreach brought women from diverse backgrounds together under the theme “Early Action, Better Outcomes.” The programme combined expert guidance, survivor testimonies, a practical breast self-examination demonstration and screening by health professionals. The initiative aimed to make breast health information and screening more accessible while encouraging women to recognise unusual changes and seek timely medical care. Speaking at the event, Antoinette Kwofie, Chairlady of the MTN Y’ello Ladies Network, said the outreach reflected the network’s commitment to e...

   Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and Stephen Blewett, CEO of MTN Ghana MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has reaffirmed MTN's commitment to supporting Ghana's digital infrastructure and digital sovereignty. He made this known during a working visit to Ghana on Monday October 26 2026, as MTN Ghana marks 30 years of operating in the country. Ghana remains a material operation for the Group, and our confidence in the country's long-term prospects is unchanged. Our commitment is to support the Government’s digital transformation through mobile broadband and financial networks that support and strengthen Ghana's digital sovereignty and support Africa's progress," Mupita said. During the visit, Mupita engaged key government stakeholders on how MTN's accelerated investment will advance financial inclusion, connectivity and a resilient digital economy....