103 MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, emphasizes the importance of digital inclusion in driving Africa’s socioeconomic growth. According to him, connectivity is more than just technology; it’s about creating opportunities for people to improve their lives. MTN’s Impact. – In 2024, MTN invested nearly R30 billion in infrastructure and technology and paid over […]
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Ghana Revenue Authority Postpones Implementation of Energy Sector Levies Amendment Act
183 The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a directive to postpone the implementation date of the Tariff Interpretation Order (TIO) No. 2025/004 relating to the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141). This decision was made after consultations with stakeholders and follows a directive from the Minister of Finance. The Energy Sector Levies […]
PURC’s Responsible Regulation Yields Results in Ashanti Region
120 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has achieved a significant milestone in the Ashanti Region, facilitating a refund of GH₵2,700.00 to a complainant due to the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) failure to comply with the terms of its Premium Service Category. This outcome is a direct result of the PURC’s 2025 Agenda, “Responsible […]
MTN Ghana Employee Volunteers Sew 500 School Uniforms For Deprived Schools
103 As part of the 2025 MTN 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign, MTN Ghana is collaborating with the Opportunity Industrialization Technical Institute (OITI) in Accra and Uni Jay Limited in Kumasi to produce 500 school uniforms for students at Adzitem D.A. Basic School, located in the Central Region, as well as for several deprived […]
Nigerian Business Mogul Visits President Mahama
153 Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., a renowned Nigerian business tycoon and telecoms giant, paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama, the President of the Republic of Ghana. The visit, which took place at Mahama’s residence in Accra, was a symbolic gesture of unity and cooperation. During the meeting, the two influential figures exchanged […]
CMC MD, Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey Strengthens Global Ties at Federation of Cocoa Commerce (FCC) AGM in London
425 The MD of the Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey is currently in London attending the council meeting and annual general meeting (AGM) of the Federation of Cocoa Commerce, where key discussions surrounding the future of the cocoa industry are taking place. In addition to this pivotal gathering, the MD is also […]
Amenfi Central MP Supports 2025 BECE Candidates with Over 2,511Mathematical Sets
333 The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central in the Western Region, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has embarked on an initiative to support Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in her constituency. As part of her efforts to ensure that candidates are well-prepared for the upcoming exams, Hon. Cudjoe is set to provide mathematical sets to […]
MTN Ghana Empowers Communities through 2025 Y’ello Care
90 MTN Ghana has launched its 2025 Y’ello Care program, a flagship employee volunteerism campaign aimed at empowering communities through digital inclusion and healthcare initiatives. The program, themed “Connecting at the Roots,” will run from June 1 to June 21, 2025. Key Initiatives: – mCare Program: A digital health platform providing 24/7 accessible healthcare solutions […]
Ghana Gold Board Charts New Course for Sustainable Gold Mining and Value Addition
758 The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has outlined a bold vision for the country’s gold mining sector, emphasizing sustainable practices, responsible sourcing, and value addition. Speaking at the Mining in Motion Summit in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod highlighted the board’s commitment to transforming the sector and maximizing benefits for Ghanaians. According to […]
Journalists Empowered to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows and Progressive Taxation
94 A two-day training workshop on illicit financial flows (IFFs) and progressive taxation for journalists in Ghana kicked off on May 29, 2025, at the Veronique Heights Hotel in Kumasi. Organized by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), this initiative aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of journalists in effectively reporting on IFFs, […]