Kofi Ahovi

  The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Catering and Logistics Limited, Maud Lindsay-Gamrat, has supported flood relief efforts in the Greater Accra Region, providing hot meals to communities displaced by torrential rains that have claimed lives and left many homeless. Working in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mrs. Lindsay-Gamrat and her team distributed hundreds of hot meals across multiple flood-affected communities over two days, providing immediate relief to displaced households and vulnerable residents. On Tuesday, the intervention focused on Tema West, covering Tema New Town and communities along the Chemu Lagoon, where 500 meals were distributed. On Wednesday, the effort extended to the Klottey Korle constituency and Ablekuma North, with 200 meals delivered as part of a coordinated distribution exercise. When I saw the images of families sitting in floodwater with nowhere to go, we knew we had to act quickly. We reache...

 The President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, has called on university students to become deep thinkers, lifelong learners, innovators, and responsible leaders capable of thriving in a rapidly changing world shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation. Addressing a colourful matriculation ceremony held at AIT’s Knowledge City Campus in Kokomlemle, Accra, Professor Dzidonu observed that the future belongs not merely to those who possess academic qualifications, but to individuals who can think independently, adapt quickly, solve complex problems creatively, and make meaningful contributions to society. The occasion saw 586 newly admitted students formally inducted into the AIT academic community, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in their educational and professional journeys. Speaking on the theme, “Preparing the Sovereign Learner for a World of Opportunity, Possibility and Difference,” Professor Dz...

  Industry leaders, policymakers and development experts have called for bold policy reforms to ensure Ghana derives greater economic value from its vast mineral resources, stressing that the country's mining sector must move beyond mineral extraction to become a catalyst for industrialisation, job creation and sustainable development. The call was made at the Ghana Chamber of Mines' Mining Forum, held under the theme "Strategic Mining, Value Retention and Development." The forum brought together senior government officials, mining executives, policy analysts and industry stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for increasing local value addition, strengthening domestic supply chains and ensuring that mining revenues contribute more significantly to Ghana's long-term economic transformation. Opening the discussion, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, underscored the need for a strategic national approach that positions m...

Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive, Stanbic Bank Ghana  Stanbic Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a large-scale tree planting exercise aimed at supporting Ghana’s climate resilience efforts and reducing carbon emissions. The initiative, which forms part of the bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda, saw hundreds of staff participate in the planting of more than 10,000 trees at one of three designated locations across the country; Chipa, Juaso and Tamale. The exercise contributes to the bank’s broader target of planting 50,000 trees this year and one million trees in the long term. Speaking during the exercise, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, said the program reflects the bank’s belief that economic growth and environmental responsibility must go hand in hand. According to him, the increasing impact of climate change, rising temperatures and unpredictable weather conditions demand practical a...

 Benjamin Nana Kwesi Mensah, Associate, Mining & Metals, Corporate and Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank, has said access to financing for Ghana’s small-scale mining sector can be significantly improved through stronger deal structures, greater transparency and enhanced governance practices. Speaking during a panel discussion on investment opportunities in the small-scale mining sector at the West African Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX) 2026, Mensah highlighted the growing importance of the sector to Ghana’s gold industry while drawing attention to the challenges that continue to limit access to formal financing. According to him, the small-scale mining industry has become an increasingly important contributor to national gold production, creating jobs, supporting local economies and strengthening foreign exchange earnings. However, despite its growing economic significance, many operators continue to struggle to attract the level of investment needed to expand and modern...

 Stanbic Bank Ghana is stepping up its fight against financial fraud through investments in advanced technology, including artificial intelligence-driven monitoring systems designed to identify suspicious activities, strengthen fraud detection and protect customer assets. The Chief Risk Officer of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Felicity Osafo Sampong, disclosed this at the Stanbic Bank/Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting held in Accra on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The event, which brought together regulators, banking executives, fintech leaders, telecommunications operators and security agencies, was held on the theme, “Shine Your Eyes: Combating Financial Fraud in Ghana through Collaboration and Innovation.” Speaking during a panel discussion on the growing threat of financial crime, Mrs. Osafo Sampong said financial institutions must continually adapt their risk management approaches to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Beyond awareness and education, we are investing in ...