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MTN Ghana and Sanlam Alliance Empower SMEs in Kumasi with Business Management Training

1,468  MTN Ghana, in partnership with Sanlam Alliance, has conducted a comprehensive two-day orientation and training program for over 120 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Ashanti Regional capital. The initiative aimed to equip young entrepreneurs, particularly from the batik, tie-dye, and cosmetics industries, with fundamental business management skills. At the event,participants received guidance […]

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Still Counting Cash? Why Digital Payments Could Make Or Break Your Business

401In active marketplaces, a new trend is emerging where mobile methods dominate physical cash exchange. Due to this trend, there has been a surge in Mobile money vendors across the country, making it far more convenient for customers to handle transactions digitally. This transition presents entrepreneurs with both a risk and an opportunity for growth. […]

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Seidu Agongo’s Firm in Spotlight Over Alleged Illegal 859# Online Lottery Scheme

1,837  Fresh controversy has erupted around businessman Seidu Agongo, owner of the Class Group of Companies—operators of Class FM and other media outlets—after a petition accused his firm of running an illegal online lottery scheme in Ghana. The petition, submitted by fintech professional Jamal Iddrisu to the Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West […]

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Seidu Agongo Dragged to OSP Over Illegal Lottery, Tax Evasion and Suspected NLA Dealings

1,975  Businessman Seidu Agongo, owner of Class Media Group (operators of Class FM, Class TV, and other outlets), has been accused of masterminding a scheme of illegal lottery operations, tax evasion, and regulatory manipulation. A petition filed at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) by fintech professional Jamal Iddrisu, a resident of Nima, calls […]

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MTN GHANA CHAMPIONS DIGITAL INCLUSION WITH LAUNCH OF DIGIFEST 2025 

2,287  MTN Ghana has officially launched DigiFest 2025, a month-long festival celebrating digital innovation, creativity, and opportunity. DigiFest is designed to showcase MTN’s digital product suite, deepen customer engagement, and reinforce MTN’s position as a leader in customer-centric digital innovation.    Speaking at the launch, Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, emphasized that […]

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MTN Ghana Hosts CSOs to Deepen Collaboration and Drive Inclusive Connectivity

2,773  MTN Ghana Engages Civil Society Organizations on Connectivity, Sustainability, and Digital Inclusion Accra, September 17, 2025 — MTN Ghana Hosts CSO Forum on Connectivity, Sustainability, and Digital Inclusion On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, MTN Ghana hosted selected representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at its Head Office in Accra for a forum focused on […]

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Ahenema Slippers Steal the Show at Asantehemaa’s Funeral Rites

3,008  Sales of Ahenema, a traditional slipper, have surged in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, following the final funeral rites of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Manufacturers and traders of the traditional slipper, also known as “Kyawkyaw,” told Kumasi FM’s Elisha Adarkwah that while sales were steady before, the funeral has significantly boosted their purchases. […]

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MTN Group’s Sustainability Chief Nompilo Marfo Calls For Trust, Responsible Leadership To Drive Sustainable Digital Adoption

2,902  MTN Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Nompilo Morafo, has called for affordability, reliable power, and digital trust to be placed at the heart of Africa’s digital transformation. She made the remarks at the recent GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Accra, where governments, regulators, and industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of […]

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MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme launched in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg and The African Editors Forum

3,108  MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), today launched the PanAfrican Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a continental initiative to equip journalists with the skills, tools, and networks required to navigate a rapidly changing information environment. The programme builds on the success of the MTN Nigeria […]

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Ghana Gold Board CEO Highlights Sector’s Potential for Economic Transformation

3,664  The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, has emphasized the crucial role the minerals and mining sector can play in transforming Ghana’s economy. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Mining and Minerals Convention, Mr. Gyamfi noted that the sector has the potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, […]