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Shaibu Haruna Calls for Shift from Financial Inclusion to Economic Empowerment

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-...
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CEOs Must Lead Ghana’s Reset Through Production, Integrity and People Development — Ishmael Yamson

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...
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Twellium Ghana and Its Expansion Across West Africa

 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...
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Beyond Pink: MTN Ghana’s Y’ello Ladies Network Brings Breast Cancer Awareness And Screening To More Than 500 Women

  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...
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MTN Reaffirms Commitment To Driving Ghana's Digital Infrastructure And Digital Sovereignty- MTN Group CEO Visits Ghana

   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....
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MTN Launches National Business Pitch to Support SMEs Across Ghana’s 16 Regions

  MTN Ghana has launched the MTN National Business Pitch competition, an initiative aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across all 16 regions of Ghana with funding, mentorship and digital business solutions. Angela Mensah-Poku, the Chief Enterprise Officer of MTN Ghana, speaking at the media launch in Accra, said the initiative was part of the company’s 30th anniversary celebration and a way of giving back to businesses that had contributed to its growth over the years. As we celebrate 30 years, we asked ourselves, what could we give back to the businesses that have carried us for so many years? We found the answer through feedback from our customers, which is the pitch and funding,” she said. She explained that the competition was designed to address some of the major challenges facing small businesses, particularly limited access to funding, business advice and the support needed to expand their operations. It's more than money. Money is involved, but it...
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Nkoranman Community Bank targets GH¢10m capital after raising GH¢4.5m

  Nkoranman Community Bank PLC has mobilised GH¢4.5 million as it seeks to meet the Bank of Ghana’s minimum stated capital requirement of GH¢5 million by the end of 2026, while targeting more than GH¢10 million by December 2027 to support its ambition of becoming an urban community bank. The bank, based in Seikwa in the Tain District of the Bono Region, is stepping up its capitalisation drive as it seeks to meet regulatory requirements and expand lending to businesses, traders and agricultural value-chain operators. The Chief Executive Officer, Ali Maamah, said the bank was working to meet the GH¢5 million threshold before the December 2026 deadline. As of October, it had mobilised GH¢4.5 million towards the target. We will not limit ourselves to the GH¢5 million. The bank will strive to raise more than GH¢10 million in capital by December 2027 to attain the status of an urban community bank,” Maamah said. The capital drive comes as the bank reports stronger financial performance, ...
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