Kofi Ahovi

 The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), in collaboration with the Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has reaffirmed its commitment to driving trade growth and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana and West Africa through the TradeFAST initiative. The flagship event, GHIB–UKGCC TradeFAST, which took place in Accra, brought together business leaders, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss innovative approaches to SME financing, trade facilitation, and export development. The hybrid virtual and in-person format allowed participation from across the sub-region, ensuring that more entrepreneurs could benefit from the discussions and resources shared. In her opening remarks, UKGCC Executive Director, Adjoba Kyiamah, lauded the strong collaboration between UKGCC and GHIB in advancing trade and SME empowerment. She commended GHIB’s ongoing efforts to ensure that SMEs have access to financing, capacity-building opportunities, and trade facilitation — ess...

  Fidelity Bank Ghana, in partnership with Innohub, has successfully concluded the 2nd edition of the GreenTech Innovation Challenge (GTIC). This reaffirms its commitment to climate-smart finance and the strategic role of technology in ensuring food and economic security. The initiative awarded a total of GH¢1 million in grants to 16 pioneering climate-smart enterprises driving impact across Ghana’s agricultural and environmental sectors. The pitch event, held at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement at the University of Ghana, Legon, served as a convergence point for innovators, financiers, and ecosystem partners celebrating Africa’s dynamic climate innovation landscape. After a competitive selection process involving 25 enterprises, 16 outstanding businesses were shortlisted for the main pitch, addressing challenges in precision agriculture, post-harvest management, digital financial services, climate-smart agriculture, and value chain optimisation. From these, AgriCentric ...