Kofi Ahovi

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has reaffirmed its preparedness to deploy the necessary personnel and logistics to help mitigate public health risks arising from the recent floods in the Volta Region. The Volta Regional Manager of the company, Emmanuel Amemakalor, gave the assurance during a four-hour disinfection and disinfestation exercise conducted at the Ho Central Market last Wednesday. The exercise, organised in collaboration with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), is being rolled out across all 18 municipalities and districts in the region and is expected to end on September 19. Amemakalor said although the floods recorded in the region were less severe than those experienced in some other parts of the country, the potential public health risks associated with the disaster could not be overlooked. He explained that the aftermath of the floods could increase the risk of malaria due to mosquito breeding, while floodwaters could also spread cholera and other waterborne diseases...

  The Institute of Packaging Ghana (IOPG) has joined the global packaging industry to mark the maiden World Packaging Day, highlighting the sector’s growing importance to food security, industrial development, international trade and environmental sustainability. The inaugural global observance, initiated by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) under the theme “Packaging Makes Modern Life Possible,” seeks to position packaging as a strategic enabler of modern economies rather than simply a container for products. The IOPG said quality packaging plays a critical role in protecting food, extending shelf life, reducing waste and strengthening supply chains, while helping businesses meet quality standards and compete in domestic and international markets. The global observance focuses on four areas: packaging for progress, packaging against food waste, packaging and economic growth, and packaging and sustainability. The areas reflect the sector’s contribution to health, safety, trade...

 More than 200 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Greater Accra Region are benefiting from training and business solutions aimed at improving productivity, digital transformation, marketing, and access to finance. The initiative was part of the MTN SME Business Clinic, which brought together SME operators for practical training and exposure to resources designed to address some of the major challenges confronting businesses. Speaking at the clinic, Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed, Senior Manager for SME Sales, Business Power Broadband and Partnerships, said digital transformation and access to finance remained critical challenges for many SMEs. He said MTN had developed a number of solutions to help businesses adopt technology and improve their operations. Among the solutions highlighted was Yellow B, which provides stable internet connectivity and enables businesses to create websites, allowing them to reach customers beyond the domestic market. Mohammed also mentioned Micro...

  MTN Ghana has called for increased investment in women-led businesses, saying access to finance, technology, markets and networks is critical to helping women move from small-scale entrepreneurship to sustainable wealth creation. The call was made by MTN Ghana’s Chief Enterprise Officer, Angela Mensah-Poku, in a keynote address delivered on her behalf by Maame Ama Simpson, Manager of Enterprise Segment and Product Development, at the EVE Women’s Forum USA held in Maryland. The forum brought together women of African descent, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to discuss wealth creation, business growth, partnerships and opportunities connecting Africa with the diaspora. Mensah-Poku said the entrepreneurial potential of women was evident across Africa and the diaspora, but access to the right resources remained a major factor determining whether businesses could grow. Women have never lacked ambition, resilience or entrepreneurial spirit. What many have lacked is access to capit...

  Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.0% in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, maintaining a strong growth trajectory although the pace slowed compared with the 6.6% recorded during the same period in 2025. The latest figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show that the economy produced GH¢51.3 billion worth of goods and services in real terms during the quarter, compared with GH¢48.4 billion in Q2 2025. Presenting the data, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu said the latest performance reflected continued economic expansion, alongside a significant moderation in price pressures. Services remain key growth driver The services sector remained the largest contributor to economic activity, accounting for 45.9% of GDP and contributing 57.6% of overall economic growth. However, growth in the sector slowed to 8.0%, from 9.5% in the corresponding quarter of 2025. The sector's performance continues to underscore the dominant role of services in Ghana's econom...

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has identified 20 mobile loan applications operating without the requisite licence or authorisation and warned the public against engaging with the platforms. The central bank said the operators were providing digital credit services in violation of the Directive for Digital Credit Service Providers in Ghana , issued in September 2025. In a notice issued on September 8, 2026, the BoG said the latest action formed part of its continuing efforts to sanitise Ghana's digital credit space and protect consumers from unlicensed operators. The identified loan applications are Cascredit, Cash Future, Cash Cedi, Cashpal, Cashpal Pro, CreditGo, Funds Credit, Glow Credit, Moni Wave, MoniLend, Nova Cedi, Onua Loan, Quick Cedi, Sika Boost, Sika Credit, Sompa Loan, Sune Credit, Swift Lend, Target Credit and Zoom Advance. According to the BoG, the operations of the identified entities raise concerns relating to consumer protection and the handling of customers' personal...