Kofi Ahovi

  M TN Ghana has refurbished and returned close to 4,000 pieces of hospital equipment to healthcare facilities across the country under its annual employee volunteerism programme, Yellow Care, in a move aimed at improving patient care, addressing the country's no-bed syndrome and promoting sustainability. The initiative, which culminated in a symbolic handover ceremony at Achimota Hospital in Accra, formed part of MTN's 2026 Yellow Care campaign, an annual staff volunteer programme that sees employees dedicate their time and expertise to community development projects every June. This year's campaign executed in partnership with Sika pƐ Adjuma, was held under the theme " Expanding Equitable Healthcare for Every Community ," with MTN employees focusing on repairing broken hospital equipment instead of replacing it, thereby extending the lifespan of critical healthcare assets while reducing waste. Over a 21-day period, MTN staff worked alongside biomedical engineer...

  The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reminded the public that individuals who repeatedly issue dud cheques face a three-year ban from issuing fresh cheques. Such persons will be denied access to new credit facilities within the banking and financial system. The reminder was contained in revised regulatory directives issued by the central bank on June 24, 2026. BoG, however, clarified that affected customers would still be allowed to receive funds into their accounts and carry out other electronic transactions. All Banks and Specialised Deposit Taking Institutions will be notified about this ban,” the notice stated. The central bank added that banks and SDIs must notify affected customers within five working days after receiving notice of the ban and recall all unused cheque books. BoG also disclosed that it will publish the names of customers who become third-time offenders. Customers who fail to return unused cheque books within ten working days will be reported to the Bank of Ghana. Suc...

 Prudential Bank has rolled out a comprehensive, fully funded health screening exercise for its employees, reinforcing its belief that a healthy workforce is the bedrock of dependable banking. The initiative, running this month in partnership with Bob Freeman Hospital, an SIC-owned health facility, is part of the Bank’s Wellness Month and reflects a strategic shift from treating issues to catching it early, before it becomes a crisis. The timing of the screening, deliberately scheduled during June, which is globally recognised as Wellness Month, underlines the Bank’s dedication to preventive care rather than reactive treatment. Speaking on the importance of this exercise, Head of Human Resources, Lilian Antwiwaa Asante emphasised that the Bank believes that its people are its greatest asset and that the health of staff is not just a personal matter, but a strategic priority. “We want every staff member to know their numbers, catch potential issues early and then see how we can all ...

  As outbound travel demand from Ghana continues to grow, VFS Global has reiterated its commitment to transparency, applicant protection, and secure visa application services, while advising residents to remain vigilant against fraudulent agents and intermediaries who falsely promise early appointments or guaranteed visa outcomes in exchange for payment. The company’s advisory comes at a time when visa application volumes across several markets continue to rise, particularly around peak travel periods for students, families, organised groups, corporate travellers, sports teams, and delegations. With this increased demand, applicants are encouraged to plan early, rely only on official information, and avoid third parties who claim to influence appointments or visa decisions. “Trust is central to the visa application experience. At VFS Global, our role is to provide applicants with a secure, transparent, and well-managed administrative process on behalf of our client governments. We ...

 The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and enhancing the well-being of communities through a major hospital bed and furniture refurbishment initiative under this year’s 21 Days of Y’ello Care programme. Speaking at Maamobi General Hospital, where Stephen joined MTN Ghana employee volunteers and partners to refurbish hospital beds and furniture, he said the initiative reflects MTN’s belief that meaningful change happens when people go beyond financial support and become personally involved in transforming lives. For patients receiving care, a hospital bed is more than furniture. It is a place of healing, recovery and renewed hope. Through this intervention, MTN Ghana is helping to create safer, more comfortable and dignified spaces for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Describing 21 Days of Y’ello Care as one of MTN Ghana’s most impactful employee volunteer...

 In the wake of this year's rainy season, Accra, Ghana's capital city, is experiencing severe flooding. This is not an exaggeration. The slightest rainfall now turns the national capital into a disaster zone. For houses built on and along waterways, the least said about them the better. Their residents wake up every morning fearing the next downpour. So far, areas hit hard include Kaneshie Market and its environs, Agbogbloshie, Mallam, Madina, Santa Maria, and many others. What has compounded matters is that the rains have shown no signs of easing. If for anything at all, we should be bracing ourselves for more rains. It is as if the floodgates of heaven have been opened upon Accra and, by extension, Ghana. But here is the question that no one in authority seemed willing to answer honestly until now: Why is this happening after successive years of relative calm? For so many years, it has rained in Accra. Sometimes heavily. Yet the floods have not been this destructive for the p...