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Ahenema Slippers Steal the Show at Asantehemaa’s Funeral Rites

3,210  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

3,126  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

3,382  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

3,907  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, […]

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KGL Group and Parliament Unite to Inspire Ghanaians Through Democracy Cup

3,784  The KGL Group of companies celebrated the successful culmination of the 2025 Democracy Cup, a civic-sporting initiative championed by Speaker Alban Bagbin and Parliament of Ghana that uses football’s unifying power to strengthen democratic values and engage Ghana’s youth. As a lead sponsor, KGL Group stood centre across the Democracy Cup’s symbolic journey from […]

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MTN GROUP’S RALPH MUPITA COMMENDS GHANA’S ONGOING TELECOM REFORMS, CALLS FOR CLOSER COLLABORATION

3,600  MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has underscored MTN’s commitment to accelerating digital and financial inclusion across Africa, highlighting Ghana’s critical role in the Group’s strategy and operations. He made the remarks during the latest edition of Bright Conversations, held at the MTN House in Accra. The session was moderated by Emefa Apau, […]

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MTN Ghana Foundation Awards 500 Students With Scholarships

3,804 The MTN Ghana Foundation has awarded 500  Bright Scholarships to deserving students and teachers for the 2025/2026 academic year. The awards ceremony, held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), underscores MTN’s commitment to supporting education and national development. The scholarship package includes tuition, accommodation, stipends, and laptops for 300 undergraduate […]

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PURC Ashanti Regional Office Engages Communities to Assess Service Delivery

4,196  The Ashanti Regional Office of the PURC embarked on a week-long community engagement initiative to determine the quality of service delivery in the region. The exercise aimed to gather consumer feedback on their experiences with utility services, including electricity and water. *Engaging with Communities* The PURC team interacted with residents, traders, and business owners […]

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Minerals Commission Announces Leadership Transition

4,148  The Minerals Commission has announced a leadership transition in its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position, effective September 16, 2025. According to a public announcement made on September 4, 2025, the current CEO, Mr. Martin Kwaku Ayisi, has been reassigned to serve as a Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The […]

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Joana Gyan Cudjoe Empowers Youth in Amenfi Central with Work Abroad Opportunities

3,514  The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has taken a significant step towards empowering the youth in her constituency by sponsoring 85 young men and women for a Work Abroad Screening Exercise. The initiative, which was fully funded by the MP, aims to provide successful candidates with the opportunity to […]