The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its position on alleged procurement concerns surrounding the Weija Paediatric Hospital project, firmly rejecting a demand by Awerco Construction Limited to withdraw its earlier statement.
The Ministry, through its spokesperson Tony Goodman, insists that the issues raised are grounded in verified information and will be defended if the matter proceeds to court. The contractor had earlier described the Ministry’s claims as defamatory and called for an immediate retraction.
At the centre of the disagreement is a statement issued by the Ministry of Health on May 5, 2026, regarding the operationalisation of the Weija Paediatric Hospital. In that release, the Ministry cited what it described as procurement irregularities, including concerns over significantly inflated costs of medical equipment tied to the project.
Awerco Construction Limited has strongly denied the allegations, arguing that no concrete evidence has been presented to support the claims. The company also maintains that it is being unfairly held responsible for delays in opening the facility.
Speaking during an interview on Eyewitness News, Goodman said the Ministry’s response was prompted by growing public concern over why the hospital has yet to begin operations. He explained that questions from citizens, including protests at the site, necessitated a clear and timely update from authorities.
According to him, the Ministry is not attempting to malign the contractor but rather to provide transparency on a matter of national interest. He added that seeking legal redress remains the contractor’s right, but stressed that the Ministry is confident in the accuracy of the information it has put forward.
The dispute signals a possible legal showdown between the two parties, as tensions continue to rise over accountability for the delayed commissioning of the Weija Paediatric Hospital. Meanwhile, many Ghanaians await clarity on when the facility will finally be opened to serve the public.
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There are moments in your career that feel like quiet confirmations. Not loud, not unexpected, but deeply validating. The kind that reminds you that the work you’ve been doing, often behind the scenes, is being seen.
This was one of those moments for Gillian Darko, VP of Strategy at Yellow Card.
At the recent Ghana Fintech Awards, Gillian was recognized among the leading voices shaping the future of financial technology in Ghana. And while awards are always exciting, this one carries a little more weight, not just because of what it represents, but because of the journey behind it.
The Work Behind the Recognition
If you’ve ever worked in fintech, especially in emerging markets, you know it’s not just about innovation. It’s about persistence.
It’s navigating regulatory uncertainty.
It’s building infrastructure where systems are still evolving.
It’s making financial services more accessible in environments that weren’t originally designed for them.
Gillian’s work at Yellow Card sits right at the intersection of all of this.
From driving strategic initiatives across markets to helping shape how digital assets are positioned within Africa’s financial ecosystem, her role isn’t just operational; it’s foundational. It’s the kind of work that doesn’t always trend on social media but quietly moves the industry forward.
And that’s what makes this recognition meaningful.
More Than a Personal Win
What stood out the most from this recognition wasn’t just the award itself, but what it represented.
In her words, “This recognition is not just about me. It’s about the work we’re doing to build a more inclusive financial system, and the many women across the ecosystem who are pushing boundaries every day.”
For her and for all of us, this is not just an award, it is:
A reminder that women are not just participating in fintech, they are leading it.
A signal that the ecosystem is evolving to recognize diverse voices and leadership styles.
And proof that impact doesn’t always need to be loud to be powerful.
In an industry that is still heavily male-dominated, moments like this matter. Not just for the individual, but for every young woman watching, considering a career in fintech, and wondering if there’s space for her.
There is. And leaders like Gillian are making that space visible.
Building the Future, Quietly and Consistently
At Yellow Card, the mission has always been clear: make financial services more accessible across emerging markets through digital assets.
But behind that mission are people who are doing the hard, strategic thinking required to make it real.
People who are asking:
How do we build infrastructure that actually works for African markets?
How do we bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets?
How do we create systems that are not just innovative but sustainable?
Gillian has been a key part of answering those questions.
Her work reflects a broader shift happening across the continent, where fintech is no longer just about disruption, but about building systems that last.
A Win for the Ecosystem
Awards like this are often framed as individual achievements, but they rarely are.
They are reflections of teams, of ecosystems, of years of work that compound over time.
This recognition is a win for:
Women in fintech across Africa
The growing Ghanaian fintech ecosystem
And the broader mission of making financial access a reality, not just an idea
The Quiet Power of Showing Up
If there’s one thing this moment reinforces, it’s this:
You don’t always need to be the loudest voice in the room to make the biggest impact.
Sometimes, it’s the consistent work.
The strategic thinking.
The ability to see where the industry is going and help build towards it.
That’s what gets recognized.
And that’s exactly what Gillian has been doing. In the last year, she authored several thought leadership pieces on several key topics, including;
Each of these pieces received coverage from Tier 1 media across Ghana and Africa, including GhanaWeb, Business and Financial Times, CNBC Africa, and Mariblock, amplifying her strategic vision across the continent.
Beyond her writing, she has also been showing up on global stages, shaping the conversations across the industry. She has graced stages such as GITEX AFRICA, TOKEN2049 in Singapore, PayFi Summit, Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, Qatar Africa Business Forum (QABF), Forbes Africa (Leading Women’s Summit) and Africa Prosperity Network, and she recently joined the AFRICA FINANCIAL SUMMIT – AFIS Steering Committee. This consistent elevation of the discourse, through both her authored work and her presence on international platforms, is a testament to her impact.
Her career spans senior strategy and transformation roles at leading global institutions, including ICE Futures Europe, PwC (with client engagements across Goldman Sachs, HSBC, RBS, Citigroup, and UBS), J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and JUMO.
As the fintech space across Africa continues to evolve, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the future is being shaped by people who understand both the complexity of the systems and the communities they serve.
And if this recognition is anything to go by, Gillian Darko is firmly among those leading the way.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has issued wanted notices for three women in connection with investigations into alleged financial loss to the state.
The individuals—Esther Osaah Boateng, Mercy Korang and Rita Ewura Abena Appiah—are being sought as part of ongoing probes into suspected financial misconduct. While the agency has confirmed the nature of the offence, it has not disclosed details regarding the amounts involved or the specific institutions affected.
According to EOCO, the decision to publicly list the three as wanted follows efforts to locate them through standard investigative procedures. Their photographs have been circulated to assist in identification, with authorities urging the public to volunteer any information that could lead to their arrest.
Each of the suspects is alleged to have played a role in activities that resulted in financial loss, an offence that falls within EOCO’s mandate to investigate economic and organised crime, including corruption and fraud-related cases.
Members of the public who may have knowledge of the whereabouts of the suspects have been advised to contact EOCO or report to the nearest police station. The agency has also provided dedicated phone lines to receive tips and relevant information.
EOCO, established under the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), is tasked with tackling serious financial crimes in Ghana. Its operations include intelligence gathering, asset recovery and prosecution support in cases involving economic offences.
The agency says public cooperation remains critical as it works to track down the suspects and advance its investigations.
The National Seed Traders Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) has launched a year-long series of activities to mark its 10th anniversary celebrations at the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Wenchi in the Bono Region.
Executives of the largest seed association in the country explained that as part of the year-long celebrations, each month would feature specific events, including stakeholder engagements, public awareness campaigns, field days, and an awards ceremony.
The commemorative logo of the anniversary was also unveiled during the AGM.
In a communique issued and signed by President, NaSTAG, Seidu Mubarak Abdulai, at the end of the two-day AGM, said it was fitting to celebrate a decade of dedicated service to Ghana’s seed sector.
“Over the past 10 years, the association has recorded several landmark achievements that have strengthened the industry, including: establishing seed traceability systems, developing a national seed producer catalogue, contributing to the National Seed Plan, launching #SeedLink, a platform amplifying the voice of the seed sector in influencing policy decisions, among others”.
The anniversary serves as both a celebration of a decade of impact and a springboard for future ambitions, the communique added.
A Call for Strengthened Relationships
The NaSTAG reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with government agencies and development partners to advance the seed sector.
The members of the association called on key government bodies, particularly the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, to support the association’s contributions to national initiatives such as the Feed Ghana Program.
Furthermore, NaSTAG issued a renewed call for strengthened relationships among all stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, private sector actors, and international partners, to jointly develop the seed sector through coordinated policy interventions, resource mobilisation, and technical support.
Only through deeper, more intentional collaboration can Ghana achieve sustainable seed security, improved farmer livelihoods, and resilient agricultural systems, the communique emphasised.
New Members
NaSTAG officially welcomed four new members into the association at the 10th AGM.
The new members received their certificates of membership during the AGM, signifying the continued growth and attractiveness of NaSTAG to seed traders across Ghana.
This expansion demonstrates the association’s strengthening influence and the increasing recognition of collective action as essential for advancing the seed industry, the communique said.
The two-day AGM held from 28th to 29th April 2026 featured deliberations on NaSTAG’s activities and a dedicated session with The African Seed Access Index (TASAI), a key partner, on the Ghana Seed Sector Assessment workshop.
The meeting, which brought together seed producers, traders, researchers, policymakers, and development partners to deliberate on strategies for strengthening Ghana’s seed sector, ensuring industry sustainability, and reinforcing governance structures to drive effective implementation of key initiatives, was held on the theme: “Delivering Quality Seeds: The Anchor for the Prosperity of Feeding Ghana”.
The AGM also allowed government partners to deliver goodwill messages and encouraged NaSTAG to build on its successes.
WATISE 4.0 & Awards: Experts to Explore AI Impact on Telecoms, Fintech, ERP & HR as 4th Edition is Held in June
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Lagos, Nigeria, 08 May 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- West Africa’s leading regional telecommunications, technology and business forum, the West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), will be looking at the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it impacts not just telecommunications infrastructure management across all types of infrastructure but also how businesses deploy it in their daily operation.
Known as WATISE 4.0 and Awards, the 2026 edition hosted by TechnologMirror, a leading telecoms, technology and business news website, has as its theme: The Resilient AI Fabric: Ensuring Trust, Integrity, and Sustainability in Next-Generation Network Infrastructure will be held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on June 18, with the executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, delivering the keynote address.
A statement from TechnologyMirror, the organisers of the regional event, said that the WATISE 4.0 has been endorsed by the notable industry group, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ALTON), and with ICTLOCA, Nigeria’s local content advocacy group, as technical partners.
And as such, both the Chairman of ALTON, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and the President of ATCON, Mr Tony Emokpere alongside the Board Secretary of ICTLOCA, Dr Adebunmi Akinbo as well as industry-focused paper presentations from our sponsors and partners.
WATISE has been designed as a regional gathering for telecommunications operators, regulators, industry-based organisations, businesses in technology and startups, policy formulators, government agencies and consumers to discuss infrastructure trends, insights, challenges and provider solutions that will leapfrog the region’s digital economy.
This year, there will be a forward-looking perspective on designing future networks (like those for 6G) that are inherently trustworthy and resilient, considering the foundational role of AI in their operation and potential attack vectors against the AI itself.
The WATISE 4.0 and Awards promised to also provide insights into the transformation impact of AI in the fintech industry, such as fraud detection and security in the areas of AI algorithms, monitor transactions in real-time to identify suspicious activity and strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) processes.
The experts at the event, which will be taking its award series to another, will also examine critical issues such as deploying AI to protect telecoms infrastructure and AI’s innovative impact on the protection of the FinTech industry from cyber-attacks and fraud as well as CX and KYC.
Country Editor, TechnologyMirror, Mr Isaiah Erhiawarien disclosed that the event already has as sponsors the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), while leading players are set to pick up slots of sponsorship.
He said further that WATISE 4.0 and Awards will feature a keynote presentation from industry stakeholders and sponsors’ presentations, an issue-based paper presentation, one robust panel session, an insightful fireside chat of leading industry experts and a recognitional industry award session.
THE ORGANISER The WATISE is an initiative of TechnologyMirror, a leading technology news and information website and winner of the Best Startups Supportive Online Media, 2022 and syndicated across the EMEA by SyndiGate a global media conglomerate based in the USA.
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Ransford Abbey, has disclosed that modalities for a new funding model for Ghana’s cocoa sector are nearing completion ahead of its implementation in the 2026/2027 crop season.
He said the new model marks a major shift in Ghana’s cocoa financing strategy and seeks to ensure price stability and sustainable farmer income.
Dr Abbey made this known during a high-level panel discussion on Pre-Export Liquidity & Long-Term Capital at the Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum (ACFIF 2026), held at the London Stock Exchange.
Dr Abbey explained that Ghana’s cocoa sector has, for over three decades, relied on syndicated loans backed by forward cocoa sales to finance annual crop purchases. According to him, although the model ensured access to liquidity, it also required between 70% and 92% of the cocoa crop to be collateralised to offshore financiers, underscoring the urgent need for a paradigm shift in policy.
“The new funding model will come with a new pricing mechanism which will involve periodic reviews, maybe quarterly .. and will be used for the entire crop, ” he said.
According to the Chief Executive, the model focuses on mobilising capital through instruments such as commercial paper and commercial notes, while tapping into domestic liquidity, including institutional investors.
He further explained that the proposed reform would maintain the policy of paying farmers 70 per cent of the Free-On-Board (FOB) price, while introducing periodic price reviews to respond to movements in global cocoa prices and exchange rates. The objective, he said, is to strike a careful balance between income stability for farmers and the financial sustainability of the cocoa sector.
The model is also expected to broaden participation in the cocoa economy by creating greater financing access for local processors and indigenous Ghanaian companies, strengthening value retention within the country.
The COCOBOD CE expressed confidence in the strength of Ghana’s financial ecosystem to support this transition, citing improving macroeconomic conditions and growing investor interest in structured financial instruments.
Dr Abbey further acknowledged the need for clarity among stakeholders, particularly Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), and the investor community regarding the structure and scale of funding support under the new model.
He indicated that a detailed prospectus outlining participation opportunities for financial institutions and investors is being firmed up, adding that its contents will be fully explained to key stakeholders ahead of the opening of the 2026/2027 crop season.
He expressed optimism that the incomes of Ghanaian cocoa farmers would be better protected from global cocoa price volatility in the years ahead.
Meanwhile, the Africa Cocoa Finance and Investment Forum (ACFIF) 2026 was convened by Cocoa Trade and Invest Africa, in partnership with the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) and the United Kingdom office of the Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC UK) and brought together policymakers, investors and industry stakeholders to advance reforms and unlock investment across Africa’s cocoa sector.
AratheJay’s critically acclaimed project “The Odyssey” has crossed a staggering 55 million cumulative streams across Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and Audiomack. This puts the Ghanaian sensation as a formidable force and a sustainable voice in the Ghanaian music landscape.
Spotify has proven to be the artist’s strongest platform, accounting for over 18 million streams (18,071,248), making it the biggest individual platform contribution to the album’s overall tally. The figure ranks “The Odyssey” among the highest-streamed African debut albums on Spotify, a platform whose global reach has become the definitive barometer for breakout success.
YouTube Music trails closely behind with 15.6 million streams, underscoring the album’s strong visual and audio appeal, while Apple Music, typically the domain of markets in North America and Europe, registers an impressive 13.2 million plays, signalling that AratheJay’s sound has resonated well beyond the African continent.
Equally notable is the album’s performance on Audiomack, which recorded 10.28 million streams. Audiomack’s dominance as the go-to streaming platform across West Africa makes this figure a reliable gauge of the album’s grassroots traction on home soil, an audience that often serves as the launchpad before global crossover.
The Odyssey, as its title suggests, reads as a journey: an artistic expedition that draws on Afrobeats, highlife influences, and contemporary production to craft a sound that is both rooted in African musical tradition and vibrant in modern global pop. The project’s multi-platform performance reflects that duality, pulling in listeners across very different streaming demographics and geographies simultaneously.
The album’s cross-platform success is also a reflection of a broader shift in how African artists are consuming and being consumed in the digital era. Where earlier generations of African artists relied almost entirely on physical sales and radio play, a new generation, with AratheJay firmly among them, is leveraging streaming data as proof of cultural relevance and commercial viability in one.
As “The Odyssey” continues to rack up streams, all eyes in the African music industry will be fixed on what AratheJay does next. Whether there is a follow-up project, international collaborations, or a headline tour. One thing is already certain: with 57 million cumulative streams from a debut, the journey has only just begun.
A packed auditorium with fans still gathered outside, hoping to get in, is no easy feat. Yet for E.L, it was a moment that felt both earned and unforgettable.
Last Saturday, the multi-talented Ghanaian artist delivered an electrifying performance at The Camden Assembly in London, leaving fans with an experience that will linger long after the final note.
From the very start, E.L commanded the stage with confidence and precision, performing fan favorites such as ‘Kaa Bu Ame’, ‘Strawberry Ginger’, ‘Shelele’, ‘Obuu Mo’, ‘Kaalu’, ‘Mi Na Bo Po’, and ‘Lalafalama’. Each song carried its own energy, yet together they created a seamless and dynamic set that kept the audience fully engaged. The connection between artist and crowd was unmatched, as every lyric was echoed back with enthusiasm and every beat was met with movement. The night was further elevated by appearances from guest performers, adding variety and depth to an already vibrant show. It was not just a concert, but a shared celebration of Ghanaian music and culture on an international stage.
According to Afromoon Official, a platform dedicated to promoting Ghanaian music within the diaspora, the event stood out as one of the most impressive they have witnessed. They noted that the energy in the room remained high from beginning to end, with the audience completely immersed in the performance. In their words, it was a different kind of atmosphere, one that felt both intense and genuine.
Following the show, E.L took a moment to express his appreciation to fans, both those who made it inside and those who were unable to gain entry. His message reflected both gratitude and a promise: “London, words cannot fully express what I felt. You showed me genuine love. We will definitely do this again. And to everyone who could not get into the venue, give me a moment.”
The Camden performance has since sparked conversations about E.L’s artistry and stage presence. Many have described him as a complete performer, one who understands how to translate music into a live experience through strong stage control, thoughtful delivery, and an undeniable connection with his audience.
With a career that has spanned over a decade, E.L continues to demonstrate growth, versatility, and consistency. His London performance did more than meet expectations. It exceeded them, leaving a lasting impression on fans and reinforcing his place as one of Ghana’s most compelling musical voices on the global stage.
The Republic of Zambia reiterated on Thursday its firm and steadfast stance in favor of the territorial integrity and Moroccanness of the Sahara.
It also welcomed the historic adoption on October 31, 2025, by the UN Security Council of Resolution 2797, which enshrines, within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty, the autonomy plan proposed by the Kingdom of Morocco as the only serious, credible, and lasting basis for reaching a political solution to the artificial dispute over the Sahara.
This stance was conveyed in a joint Communiqué issued in Rabat following talks between Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Zambia Mulambo Haimbe, currently on a working visit to Morocco.
Haimbe also expressed his country’s support for the United Nations’ efforts to reach a solution to this regional dispute, as well as for the autonomy plan presented by the Kingdom of Morocco, deeming it the only credible, serious, and realistic solution for resolving this issue.
He further emphasized that this initiative provides a pragmatic and constructive basis for reaching a lasting and mutually acceptable political solution.
For his part, Bourita welcomed the positive development of ties between the two brotherly countries in recent years, facilitated in particular by the opening, in October 2020, of the Zambian Embassy in Rabat and its Consulate General in Laayoune.
The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Belgian clean energy technology firm VYNCKE to jointly promote scalable waste-to-energy solutions across Africa. The alliance aims to accelerate sustainable energy transition, modern waste management, and green industrialization on the continent.
The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on May 6, 2026, by the Executive Director for the Waste Processing Division of the Jospong Group, Mr. Haidar Said, on behalf of JGC and Jef Mestdagh, Business Development Manager, witnessed by CEO Mr. Peter Vyncke at IFAT in Munich. The deal combines African operational expertise in waste management with advanced European waste-to-energy technology to support cleaner cities, renewable energy generation, and sustainable industrial development.
The agreement outlines a framework for both companies to explore, assess, and develop waste-to-energy projects tailored to African waste streams, regulatory environments, and market realities. Industry observers call this one of the most significant recent collaborations in Africa’s environmental services and renewable energy sector.
Under the agreement, JGC, one of Ghana’s largest indigenous conglomerates, will leverage its experience in sanitation, waste collection, landfill management, and environmental services to facilitate project development across Africa. VYNCKE, a globally recognized Belgian engineering company, will provide technical expertise in combustion systems, thermal energy solutions, and industrial energy infrastructure.
The collaboration aims to convert municipal, industrial, and organic waste into usable energy while reducing pressure on landfills and improving environmental outcomes in rapidly urbanizing African cities. The two companies intend to jointly identify waste-to-energy opportunities, conduct feasibility studies, engage regulators and investors, and support deployment of sustainable energy infrastructure adapted to African conditions.
This landmark intervention opens a new market in Africa by undertaking landfill gas extraction to capture methane emissions from existing dumpsites and convert them into usable energy for Africa’s growing demand for electricity. The agreement also includes Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) to reduce industrial emissions and support long-term climate goals, alongside thermal and biomass technologies for efficient waste conversion.
The agreement reflects a shift toward strategic industrial partnerships that recognize Africa as an emerging hub for sustainable innovation. For many African countries, waste accumulation, unreliable energy supply, and rapid urban growth continue to create serious pressures. Experts say waste-to-energy systems reduce landfill dependency, generate cleaner energy, create jobs, and support industrial productivity. This partnership is therefore viewed as a practical response to the continent’s most pressing challenges.
The MoU highlights the increasing role of African indigenous companies in driving sustainability initiatives. JGC has expanded across sanitation and environmental management in Ghana and other African countries, including operations in Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe through Zoomlion. By partnering with VYNCKE, the group is accelerating Africa’s transition toward cleaner industrial energy systems. The partnership also supports the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The agreement sends a strong signal to African governments, policymakers, and investors about the viability of large-scale environmental infrastructure projects led by African enterprises. Successful implementation will require supportive regulations, investment-friendly policies, and public-private collaboration. The partnership reinforces the importance of cross-border knowledge transfer to help Africa meet its energy and waste management demands. As African cities expand, the need for innovative, scalable solutions becomes urgent. This collaboration may represent the beginning of a broader movement toward African-led sustainability solutions. For many stakeholders, the message is clear: Africa’s next phase of industrial growth must be green, innovative, collaborative, and designed for African realities.
Awerco Construction Limited, the contractor working on the Weija-Gbawe Children’s Hospital project, has rejected claims made by the Ministry of Health over delays in the operationalisation of the facility, describing the statements as inaccurate and damaging to its reputation.
The dispute follows a press release issued by the Ministry of Health on May 5, 2026, which reportedly attributed delays in the commissioning of the hospital to a range of issues, including concerns over procurement processes and project execution.
In response, Awerco has issued a formal legal notice through its lawyers, dated May 8, 2026, demanding an immediate retraction of portions of the ministry’s statement. The company argues that the allegations unfairly suggest it is responsible for the delays and operational challenges facing the project.
According to Awerco, it has fulfilled all contractual obligations and has not been provided with any evidence supporting claims of procurement irregularities, including allegations that medical equipment was overpriced. The company insists that such assertions are unfounded and were never formally communicated to it during the course of the project.
The contractor also disputed suggestions that it halted the commissioning process of the hospital. It explained that its communications with the ministry were focused on procedural handover issues and the need for essential protective systems such as uninterrupted power supply units and voltage regulators to safeguard sensitive medical equipment.
Awerco further stated that delays in settling outstanding payments have affected mandatory end-user training required for the proper operation of medical equipment at the facility. It warned that proceeding without such training could pose risks to both equipment and patient safety.
The company added that it had repeatedly written to the ministry over the past year seeking payment of outstanding obligations but had not received any response.
In its legal notice, Awerco described the ministry’s claims as misleading and warned that it would pursue legal action if the statement is not corrected within 24 hours.
The Ministry of Health is yet to publicly respond to the latest demands from the contractor.
Fidelity Bank Ghana has issued a public clarification disassociating itself from an entity operating under the name “Fidelity Capital Investment Group,” amid growing regulatory concerns and warnings about the firm’s activities.
In a statement, the bank stressed that neither it nor its investment subsidiary, Fidelity Securities Limited, has any affiliation, association, or connection with the entity in question. The clarification follows media reports and public discussions suggesting a possible link due to the shared use of the “Fidelity” name.
The bank emphasized that Fidelity Securities Limited is a duly licensed and regulated investment and asset management firm under the Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana, operating in full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements in Ghana’s financial sector.
“We wish to clarify that Fidelity Bank Ghana and its subsidiary, Fidelity Securities Limited, are in no way affiliated, associated, or connected with the said entity or its activities,” the statement noted.
The bank also expressed concern about the potential for public confusion arising from the use of its brand name. According to the statement, such usage could mislead investors into assuming a relationship that does not exist.
“We are concerned by any use of the ‘Fidelity’ name in a manner that may create confusion or mislead the public into assuming an association with our brand,” the bank said, urging the public to exercise caution when dealing with investment firms.
The clarification comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana has cautioned the public against engaging with “Fidelity Capital Investment Group,” describing the entity as unlicensed and raising red flags about its operations.
Deputy Director-General of the Commission, Mensah Thompson, in an interview indicated that the company is not authorized to operate in Ghana’s capital market. He warned that the entity appears to be using tactics similar to Ponzi schemes, including promises of unusually high returns, particularly through messaging platforms such as Telegram.
He advised investors to avoid committing funds to unregulated schemes, noting that such offers often carry significant risks and could lead to loss of capital.
Fidelity Bank Ghana reiterated its commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, transparency, and customer protection. The bank also encouraged the public to independently verify the legitimacy and regulatory status of any investment institution directly with the Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana before making financial decisions.
The development highlights ongoing concerns within Ghana’s financial sector about fraudulent investment schemes exploiting trusted brand names to gain credibility and attract unsuspecting investors.
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A police shooting incident involving a 19-year-old Senior High School student has triggered renewed public scrutiny over a controversial demolition exercise on disputed lands at Domeabra in the Greater Accra Region.
The student, identified as Nii Seth Lamptey, was reportedly hit by a stray bullet during clashes between residents and security personnel after tensions flared over the demolition of structures on a 700-acre parcel of land. Reports indicate the teenager had returned home briefly to pick up some belongings and was expected to resume school the following week before the incident occurred.
The unrest followed a demolition operation allegedly carried out by F K A Company Ltd, a firm linked to businessman Frederick Kweku Asare, under police protection on May 6, 2026.
In a petition demanding an independent investigation, the Domeabra Stool accused the company and police of proceeding with the exercise despite an ongoing court case over ownership of the land.
According to the Stool, lawyers had already notified the police about the pending litigation and submitted all relevant court documents during earlier meetings involving both parties. Traditional leaders say they were therefore shocked that security personnel still provided protection for the demolition exercise.
The Stool also questioned the legal basis for the operation, arguing that the judgment being relied upon by the company — Nii Lantey Lamptey vrs R.O. Lamptey & 2 Others, Suit Number BL/486/2007 — does not involve the Domeabra Stool.
Chiefs and elders claimed they advised local youth not to interfere with the demolitions because they believed the matter was still before the court and expected lawful conduct from the police.
However, the destruction of several structures reportedly heightened anger among residents, eventually leading to confrontations with security officers.
The incident has since intensified calls for accountability, with residents and traditional authorities demanding answers over both the demolition exercise and the circumstances that led to the shooting of the student.
The Domeabra Stool is now urging state authorities to launch a full-scale independent investigation into the police role in the operation and determine whether due legal processes were followed before the demolitions were carried out.
Leaders in the FinTech space have been urged to move the beyond slow pace growth and focus on building interconnected systems that can scale across Africa.
Speaking on a panel at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra on Thursday, Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL), Haruna Shaibu, urged industry players to pursue what he described as “digital leapfrogging” built on interoperability, shared infrastructure, and customer-focused innovation.
Speaking on the topic “From platforms to systems: building foundations, scaling Africa’s Digital Finance Economy,” he said Africa’s digital finance future will not be shaped by isolated platforms, but by systems that work together seamlessly across borders and institutions.
“Leapfrogging is very simple, you can look at it as either growing exponentially or growing incrementally. And oftentimes, when a new technology is introduced, everybody jumps on it. We all end up doing the very same things.”
He warned that while digital finance has expanded rapidly across the continent, much of the progress has come through duplication rather than transformation.
According to him, this approach limits impact and slows down real financial inclusion.
He drew a comparison with the early internet era to explain the problem.
“I recall many years ago when the internet explosion came about, everybody suddenly wanted to have an internet café. We built internet café businesses that were cannibalising each other,” he said.
According to him, Africa must now shift from fragmented innovation to deliberate system design that enables scale.
Building “big pipes” for digital finance
He used infrastructure as an analogy to explain how digital finance systems should be built.
“When you are building a road network, you ask yourself: do you build the main artery first, and then connect the feeders into the artery?” he said.
He argued that digital finance requires the same thinking. “We should be deliberate about building the bigger rails and connecting them so that we create a whole ecosystem that supports acceleration,” he said.
He stressed that interoperability remains the foundation of this system, especially in mobile money and payments.
“You want to be able to create that big pipe which connects to another big pipe, which is the interoperable layer,” he said. “So that system to system can connect and seamlessly transact.”
He noted that regulators and industry players have already made progress in building core infrastructure. The next step, he said, is scaling those systems across markets and platforms. “We’ve built those foundational big pipes. Now how do we layer on and scale?” he said.
Shift focus to the customer
Mr Shaibu cautioned against excessive focus on building competing platforms instead of strengthening connectivity.
“Sometimes it almost feels like everybody wants to build one thing, and we end up crowding out in one area. The bigger opportunity is how we connect,” he noted.
He said the true value of digital financial systems is not in the number of platforms created, but in their reliability, cost efficiency and ability to serve users.
“At that level, what matters most is resilience and ensuring that the system is always available, and at a lower cost to the end customer,” he said.
He added that innovation must move closer to the customer experience. “So the focus for us should shift from the big pipes into how we are serving the customer. That is where the biggest innovation should be,” he added.
Data, the new financial currency
Furthermore, he emphasised the importance of data in digital finance, describing it as the new driver of competitiveness.
“Data is not far-fetched in terms of its importance. For credit scoring, it is a very powerful tool which helps you underwrite a facility.”
He explained that financial institutions are now competing on how well they can capture and use customer data.
“The next big business is who is able to capture enough data points and build a data footprint of your customer and be able to serve them better,” he said.
He said data is already being used in customer management, fraud detection and building trust in digital ecosystems.
Fraud detection systems
The MMFL CEO said fraud detection is also evolving, moving away from rigid rule-based systems to more advanced behavioural models.
“We are moving from a rule-based fraud detection mechanism to more behavioural-based systems,” he said. “How best you use the data points you have to predict fraud behaviour and prevent it.”
He said this shift allows financial institutions to stop fraud before it happens.
“There is a lot of work we do behind the scenes in stopping fraud from manifesting,” he noted.
AI opportunities
He also pointed to reforms by the Bank of Ghana on open banking as a major step forward for the industry.
“Bank of Ghana has come up with a lot of reforms around open banking. This will present opportunities.”
He urged industry players to embrace openness, even when it creates short-term challenges.
“If you want to build that big pipe, you have to be very open to accommodate and assess. There may be some commercially not too interesting things that may happen to you, but you have to think positively about the broader banking system.”
On artificial intelligence, he said its full potential in financial services is still ahead.
“The best use case for AI is yet to come. We have to adapt to new insights and use it in a safe way.”
Calls for deeper reforms
Co-panelists also called for deeper reforms to strengthen Africa’s digital finance ecosystem and reduce structural barriers to growth.
Dare Okoudjou said mobile money remains the foundation of financial inclusion, noting that for many Africans, it is their first experience with a financial institution.
“We should be proud of what has been built, but it must now be scaled,” he said, while urging a shift towards a single continental licensing regime to replace fragmented national regulations, warning that duplication raises costs and slows expansion.
On the high cost of credit across the continent, Paul Whelpton and Olugbenga Agboola emphasised persistent inefficiencies in pricing and access, pointing to the need for stronger systems, better risk assessment, and improved use of digital infrastructure to drive down borrowing costs and widen access to finance.
As part of efforts to unlock Ghana’s trade potential and drive inclusive economic growth, the World Bank Group Ghana Country Office, the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), and the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER) have held a high-level Transformation Dialogue seminar focused on strengthening trade reforms, boosting exports, and creating jobs through sustainable economic transformation.
The seminar, themed “Rethinking Trade for Growth and Jobs in Ghana,” brought together policymakers, development partners, private sector leaders, academics, and think tanks to explore strategies for leveraging trade to support industrialisation, economic diversification, and employment creation.
Minister For Trade Agribusiness And Industry Hon Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare
Ghana Records Historic Trade Surplus
Ghana recorded a historic trade surplus of US$13.6 billion in 2025, the strongest external trade performance in the country’s history, as government intensifies efforts to drive industrialisation, value addition and export diversification.
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, disclosed this during the third edition of the World Bank–ACET–ISSER Transformation Dialogue seminar.
According to the Minister, Ghana’s gross international reserves climbed to a record US$13.8 billion, while the current account balance rose from US$1.5 billion to over US$9 billion within a year, describing the gains as outcomes of deliberate reforms and disciplined economic management.
She revealed that total export receipts reached US$31.11 billion, driven largely by gold exports, which increased to US$20.98 billion following reforms introduced under the Ghana Gold Board, rising global prices and increased production volumes.
The Minister further announced that Ghana’s non-traditional exports reached a record US$5 billion in 2025, representing a 30.7 per cent increase over the previous year.
She noted that processed and semi-processed exports generated US$3.09 billion, marking a 52.78 per cent increase from 2024 levels, with cocoa derivatives including cocoa paste, butter and powder emerging as the leading earners.
“These are proof that when we add value before we export, the returns follow,” she stated. Despite the gains, the Minister cautioned that Ghana’s export base remains heavily dependent on raw commodities, stressing the need for the country to move beyond exporting unprocessed materials.
She said the government, under President John Dramani Mahama, is pursuing a deliberate strategy to build a self-reliant, import-substituting and export-led economy.
According to her, Ghana has set a target to process at least 50 per cent of its cocoa domestically, backed by installed grinding capacity exceeding 500,000 metric tonnes.
She added that similar reforms are underway in the gold sector to ensure greater value retention within the country.
The Minister explained that the government’s 24-Hour Economy programme remains central to efforts aimed at expanding productivity, deepening industrialisation and creating sustainable jobs.
She also highlighted ongoing engagements with manufacturers, exporters and trade associations to improve quality standards and address operational bottlenecks affecting Ghanaian exports.
According to her, many local processing industries continue to operate below capacity due to inconsistent supply of quality raw materials, prompting interventions to prioritise domestic industrial supply.
She identified the government’s Feed the Industry Programme as a key initiative aimed at ensuring reliable industrial-grade raw materials for local manufacturers.
On regional trade integration, the Minister disclosed that Ghana recently pushed for harmonisation of trade standards during the ECOWAS Ministers of Trade and Industry meeting in Abuja to improve competitiveness under the AfCFTA.
She also revealed that bilateral discussions were held with Côte d’Ivoire on addressing border trade compliance and operational challenges affecting trade flows between the two countries.
Regional Director At The World Bank Group Seynabou Sakho
World Bank: Ghana’s Trade Potential Remains Untapped
The Regional Director at the World Bank Group, Seynabou Sakho, said Ghana’s trade potential remains significant but underutilised despite strong macroeconomic fundamentals.
She noted that Ghana was her first official destination after assuming office, describing the country as strategically important to the region’s development agenda.
Sakho commended government’s continued engagement on trade and transformation reforms and acknowledged the role of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat as a key pillar of Ghana’s economic programme.
She also recognised partner institutions including ACET and ISSER, alongside stakeholders from the private sector, academia, export promotion agencies, think tanks and the media.
According to her, trade remains a powerful driver of transformation through foreign exchange earnings, productivity growth, investment expansion, technology adoption and job creation.
She stressed that Ghana is well positioned with macroeconomic stability, a dynamic private sector, a growing services sector and its hosting of the AfCFTA Secretariat, but noted that significant export potential remains unrealised.
She cited estimates suggesting Ghana has about US$12 billion in unrealised export potential, indicating the country could potentially double its exports if constraints are addressed.
Senior Economist At The World Bank Group Rami Galal
Economist: Trade Gains Yet to Fully Translate Into Jobs
Senior Economist at the World Bank Group, Rami Galal, said Ghana has not yet fully realised the benefits of trade despite its strong potential.
He explained that the constraints stem from both traditional trade issues such as policy and facilitation gaps, as well as deeper structural production challenges.
According to him, while earlier periods showed positive contributions from net exports to economic growth, recent years indicate a reversal, with net exports negatively affecting GDP growth.
He highlighted limited dynamism in Ghana’s export sector, where a small number of large firms dominate while entry and survival rates for new exporters remain low.
He also cited non-tariff barriers, logistics inefficiencies and border delays as major drivers of trade costs.
Structurally, he noted that Ghana’s export base remains narrow and dominated by gold, oil and cocoa, with limited diversification.
He added that manufacturing remains relatively small, limiting broad-based industrial job creation, while services exports, particularly digital services, are emerging as new opportunities.
Director Of The Institute Of Statistical Social And Economic Research ISSER University Of Ghana Robert Darko Osei
ISSER Calls for Structural Export Reforms
Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Robert Darko Osei, said countries that are more trade-intensive tend to record lower poverty rates when trade is properly structured.
He explained that trade not only drives economic growth but also creates employment and reduces poverty when linked to productive sectors.
However, he noted that Ghana’s export structure has remained largely unchanged over time despite increased trade since the early 2000s.
He said the complexity of exports has not improved significantly, with Ghana still heavily reliant on raw commodities such as cocoa, gold and oil.
He observed that even with oil added to the export basket, the structure remains broadly similar in terms of value addition.
He stressed that attracting the right type of investment is essential to ensuring trade translates into jobs and poverty reduction.
He warned that geopolitical shocks make diversification even more urgent, as over-reliance on a narrow export base increases vulnerability.
He noted that regional trade frameworks such as ECOWAS and AfCFTA have not yet achieved full effectiveness due to implementation gaps.
He also pointed to high effective tax rates, high cost of credit driven by non-performing loans, and persistent non-tariff barriers as key constraints affecting competitiveness.
He identified infrastructure gaps across the region as a major challenge to cross-border trade.
He further noted that energy reliability and cost remain critical issues, forcing many SMEs to rely on generators, thereby increasing production costs.
He added that renewable energy solutions such as solar remain expensive upfront, limiting adoption.
He concluded that fiscal pressures, infrastructure deficits and energy challenges are interconnected structural issues that must be addressed to unlock trade-led job creation.
Deputy Director Of Research At The Ghana Export Promotion Authority Dr Martin Akogti
GEPA Highlights SME Export Challenges
The Deputy Director of Research at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Dr. Martin Akogti, said export data confirms extreme concentration in Ghana’s export sector.
He explained that out of more than 1,200 exporting firms, only 111 companies account for about 80 per cent of export earnings.
He said many SMEs enter the export sector without adequate preparation, often driven by one-off export orders they are unable to sustain.
He stressed that exporting is a complex process requiring proper systems, structure and readiness.
According to him, many SMEs lack internal capacity, planning systems and export knowledge, resulting in high failure rates.
He said GEPA has introduced the Ghana Export School to build exporter capacity and improve readiness for international markets.
He highlighted production constraints, especially the inability of SMEs to aggregate supply and meet large export orders.
He identified financing as a major barrier, noting that export activities are highly capital intensive.
He urged SMEs to collaborate and form partnerships to meet large container orders instead of operating individually.
He added that non-traditional exports remain a strong pathway for inclusive growth, particularly in agro-processing, garments, handicrafts and trading services.
He disclosed that trading services are projected to reach US$10 billion, reflecting the sector’s growth potential.
He concluded that despite the challenges, the non-traditional export sector remains a viable engine for job creation and inclusive development.
Presidential Advisor On The Hour Economy At The Office Of The President Goosie Tanoh
Goosie Tanoh Pushes Structural Reforms
During a panel discussion, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy at the Office of the President, Goosie Tanoh, said Ghana’s export structure remains highly concentrated in a few commodities.
He noted that the economy continues to depend on gold, oil and cocoa, replacing earlier reliance on timber.
He stressed that financing gaps, weak supply chains, low agricultural productivity and institutional inefficiencies remain major barriers to diversification.
He highlighted logistics costs, noting they account for between 40 and 60 per cent of final product prices.
According to him, the 24-Hour Economy programme is designed to modernise production systems, improve logistics, strengthen supply chains and develop human capital.
He emphasised agriculture and manufacturing as key pillars for inflation control, import substitution and export growth.
He also stressed the importance of regional trade under ECOWAS and AfCFTA, while encouraging exploration of new markets in Asia and other regions.
He added that a Presidential Advisory Committee on Accelerated Export Development has been established to coordinate reforms across key institutions.
He concluded that Ghana’s transformation depends on coordinated reforms across infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and skills development.
Executive Officer Of The Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana Mr Gowu
Digital Economy Sector Targets Massive Job Creation
The Executive Officer of the Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana, Mr. Gowu, said Ghana’s most valuable export asset is its human capital.
He explained that Ghana has a growing pool of young, educated and tech-skilled graduates, producing over 120,000 graduates annually alongside a talent base of more than 800,000 trained young people seeking opportunities.
He said Ghana is already ahead of many regional peers in digital skills and English proficiency, making the country attractive for digital services outsourcing.
According to him, international companies have already established operations in Ghana, employing thousands of young people to deliver global digital services.
He, however, noted that Ghana is not yet deliberate enough in positioning itself as a global digital services export hub.
He described digital service exports as the ability for companies to outsource work remotely to Ghanaian talent, generating income and foreign exchange.
He added that high real estate costs remain a major barrier for outsourcing firms, with some costs comparable to global cities such as New York.
He disclosed that some global service providers have already employed more than 2,500 young people in Ghana and are planning expansion.
He further revealed that the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat is supporting a programme known as ASPIRE 24, which is conducting feasibility studies aimed at positioning Ghana as a digital services hub.
He said plans are underway to develop large-scale infrastructure hubs with capacities exceeding 3,000 seats near universities to tap into graduate talent.
He added that regulatory reforms are also underway, including the removal of high capital requirements that previously discouraged smaller foreign firms from establishing operations in Ghana.
He stressed that Ghana must deliberately market itself as a digital services destination, just as it promotes sports and other sectors.
He noted that Ghana already has nearly half a million young freelancers working on global platforms such as Upwork, but said the formal digital outsourcing economy must be expanded.
According to him, formalisation would help improve tax revenue mobilisation and strengthen financial tracking of digital income flows.
He set a target for the sector to create more than 100,000 formal jobs within five years if properly structured.
He also called for stronger promotion of Ghana’s innovation hubs, increased inbound investor engagement and participation in global trade fairs.
He concluded that Ghana is well positioned for export growth in both traditional and digital sectors if deliberate policies are implemented.
He further noted that while Ghana faces the challenge of absorbing more than 120,000 graduates annually, institutions such as the interstate employment system currently employ close to 60,000 people, highlighting the scale of the employment gap.
The family of the late Nana Akuoko Sarpong, in accordance with cherished tradition and custom, has formally invited the Old Vandals Association (OVA) and the Management of Commonwealth Hall to the one-week (40-day) observation of the legendary “Showcross,” the First Chief Vandal.
Distinguished Delegation Pays Courtesy Visit
A high-powered delegation from Agogo recently paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the Old Vandals Association and the Management of Commonwealth Hall to officially announce the observance and perform the requisite customary rites.
The delegation was led by Nana Bediako Brogya Sarpong, Dompiahene of the Agogo Asante Akyem Traditional Area and Chairman of the Funeral Planning Committee. He was accompanied by Afua Adoma Sarpong Barfie, second daughter of Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, and Nana Osei Bonsu, both members of the Funeral Planning Committee.
The meeting was honored by the presence of His Royal Majesty Nana Osompa Nyamekye II Omanhene of Gomoa Otapirow and nsafuoahene of the Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Council, himself a proud Old Vandal.
Also in attendance were Prof. Harry Akussah, former Hall Master and member of the Council of Elders, as well as Prof. Simpson, Acting Hall Master of Commonwealth Hall, together with members of the Hall’s management team.
Honouring an Extraordinary Legacy
As tradition demands, the delegation officially announced that the 40-day observation will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Asante Akyem Agogo.
The late Nana Akuoko Sarpong, affectionately known as “Showcross,” remained a towering figure within the Commonwealth Hall fraternity throughout his lifetime. Until his passing, he served diligently as a member of the Council of Elders and was widely respected for his unwavering commitment to the growth and advancement of Commonwealth Hall.
His remarkable contributions included championing the acquisition of a dedicated bus for the Hall, supporting beautification initiatives within Commonwealth Hall, assisting Vandals with national service placements and employment opportunities at strategic institutions, among many other impactful interventions.
His dedication was once again demonstrated during the sod-cutting ceremony for the Commonwealth Hall Annex Project, where he passionately rallied alumni support toward addressing accommodation challenges facing students of the University of Ghana.
“Vandals will always stand behind the family. We will be present in our numbers to honour a man who was truly dedicated to the cause of Commonwealth Hall.”
— Mr. Isaac Nketiah Sarpong, President, Old Vandals Association
A Celebration of Heritage, Brotherhood, and Tradition
The engagement concluded with the pouring of libation, symbolizing reverence for the ancestors and honouring the legendary personalities whose sacrifices and leadership have shaped the proud legacy of Commonwealth Hall.
In a profound display of Vandal tradition and symbolism, Hermes, the Messenger of Bacchus, was clothed in red to formally convey the message across the Vandal fraternity, a significant cultural gesture reflecting mourning, unity, honour and the enduring spirit of brotherhood within Commonwealth Hall.
As a further mark of respect and mourning for the late Nana Akuoko Sarpong, all Vandal flags are to fly at half-mast in honour of the First Chief Vandal and his immense contributions to Commonwealth Hall and the wider Vandal fraternity.
The ceremony served as a powerful reflection of African heritage, Vandal unity and the unbreakable bond between Commonwealth Hall and its distinguished sons.
The Old Vandals Association is therefore urging all alumni and members of the Vandal fraternity to join in paying their final respects to the First Chief Vandal as the community celebrates a life defined by leadership, service, culture, and an unwavering Vandal spirit.
Workers of the National Identification Authority (NIA) have announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike beginning May 13, 2026, over what they describe as prolonged government inaction on their conditions of service.
The notice, issued by the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) in a letter dated May 6, 2026, was addressed to the Executive Secretaries of both the National Labour Commission (NLC) and the NIA. It follows nearly two years of delays in implementing a staff migration exercise that was expected to improve salaries, placements, and career progression.
According to the union, the Scheme of Service for NIA staff was approved as far back as July 2024, with the migration process commencing in December 2024. However, 22 months later, workers say the process has stalled, leaving many without proper placement, corresponding salaries, or due promotions.
“Twenty-two months since the approval of the Scheme of Service, and despite the completion of the process and submission of reports, follow-ups by both the Union and Management, the Ministry of Finance is yet to grant approval for payment of staff,” portions of the letter stated.
The union argues that the delay has created frustration among workers and undermined morale within the Authority. It warned that the situation is beginning to threaten what it described as a “relatively peaceful industrial atmosphere.”
Despite several engagements with management and other stakeholders, the PSWU says efforts to secure the necessary approvals have not yielded results. While acknowledging assurances from NIA management that discussions are ongoing, the union insists patience among its members has run out.
“By a copy of this letter, and without further recourse, we will accordingly proceed on the planned industrial action if we do not receive the necessary approvals for implementation of the migration reports for staff of the NIA by 13th May 2026,” the statement added.
If carried out, the strike is expected to disrupt operations at the NIA, the state agency responsible for issuing Ghana Cards and managing the national identification system—a critical service for banking, telecommunications, and access to public services.
As the deadline approaches, attention now turns to the Ministry of Finance and other relevant authorities to determine whether last-minute interventions can avert the looming industrial action.
Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Agyarko, has intensified his campaign for the party’s top executive position with a strong call for unity, forgiveness, and reconciliation within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
During a series of meetings held on May 7, 2026, with constituency executives across the Ashanti Region, Hon. Agyarko stressed that the NPP could only reclaim power in 2028 if members closed ranks and worked together as one united family.
The meetings involved executives from Offinso North and South, Afigya Kwabre North and South, Suame, Tafo Pankrono, Manhyia North and South, Asawase, Oforikrom, Ahafo Ano North, South-East and South-West, Atwima Nwabiagya North and South, Atwima Kwanwoma, Atwima Mponua, Bantama, Kwadaso, Subin, Nhyiaeso, and Asokwa constituencies.
According to Hon. Agyarko, the strength of the NPP has always been rooted in unity, mutual respect, inclusiveness, and loyalty to the party’s ideals. He warned that divisions, neglect, and internal bitterness could weaken the party’s chances in the next electoral cycle.
He assured party executives that under his leadership as National Chairman, the NPP would adopt an open-door policy aimed at healing wounds, restoring trust, and reconnecting with aggrieved members across the country.
“Anybody who has been treated unfairly by the NPP, anybody who feels disappointed, marginalized or hurt, should use me as a bridge to come back home,” Hon. Agyarko stated.
The former Energy Minister further pledged to strengthen party structures at all levels, improve the welfare of party members, and deepen grassroots mobilization to reposition the NPP for victory in 2028.
He also reaffirmed his readiness to work closely with Mahamudu Bawumia in promoting policies and programmes that would energize and empower the party’s grassroots base.
Hon. Agyarko expressed profound appreciation to the constituency executives for what he described as the overwhelming reception and growing endorsement of his vision for a more united and formidable NPP.
Accompanying him on the tour was Campaign Manager, Henry Quartey, together with a strong delegation of campaign team members and party loyalists.
The Domeabra Stool has called for a full-scale investigation into what it describes as an unlawful demolition exercise carried out on its lands , following violent clashes that later resulted in a police shooting incident involving a 19-year-old student.
In a strongly worded petition, the Stool accused F K A Company Ltd, led by businessman Frederick Kweku Asare, of using police protection to undertake demolitions on disputed lands despite an ongoing court case between the parties.
According to the petition, the demolition exercise took place on May 6, 2026, with the support of police officers, even though lawyers for the Domeabra Stool had earlier informed the Police about pending litigation concerning the ownership and control of the land.
The Stool expressed its frustration on why police failed to crossed check his judgment if Domeabra was part of it or not before providing security.
The Stool stated that the dispute dates back to early 2025 when Mr. Asare allegedly attempted a similar demolition exercise on the same land, prompting legal action against him and his company.
The case, the petition noted, remains before the court and is currently at the directions stage.
Traditional leaders further claimed that police authorities had previously invited both parties to meetings over the matter, during which all relevant court documents were submitted to the Police. Despite this, the Stool alleged that security protection was still provided for the demolition operation.
The petition also questioned the legality of the judgment being relied upon by F K A Company Ltd, arguing that the cited case — Nii Lantey Lamptey vrs R.O. Lamptey & 2 Others, Suit Number BL/486/2007 — did not involve the Domeabra Stool.
According to the Stool, elders advised local youth not to interfere with the demolition because they believed the matter was still before the court and expected the police to act lawfully.
However, several structures belonging to residents were reportedly demolished during the operation.
The tensions surrounding the disputed 700-acre land later escalated into unrest, leading to confrontations between residents and security personnel.
During efforts by police to restore calm after angry residents reportedly protested the demolitions, a 19-year-old Senior High School student identified as Nii Seth Lamptey was struck by a stray bullet.
Reports indicate that the student had home for some few items and was expected to return the following week before the incident occurred.
The incident has intensified public concern over the handling of the land dispute, with residents demanding accountability over both the demolition exercise and the police response that resulted in the shooting.
The Domeabra Stool is now urging authorities to conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances under which police protection was granted for the demolition and the events that led to the shooting incident.
If Damang fails, it will reinforce a long-held belief that Ghanaian firms cannot manage large-scale mining. If it succeeds-hopefully, it could fundamentally redefine who benefits from Ghana’s gold.
The assumption of the Damang concession on April 18, 2026, by Engineers & Planners (E&P) is more than a transfer of ownership—it is Ghana’s most consequential test of indigenous mining capacity in a generation. Yet the real prize is not the gold beneath the ground. It is the opportunity to forge a new compact between mining companies and the host communities that bear the greatest cost of extraction.
For decades, Ghana’s mining industry has generated significant national revenue and profit for foreign investors, but the prosperity has not been evenly shared. In many host communities, expectations remain unmet, and resentments linger. Tensions over land use, environmental degradation, employment, and local development have repeatedly undermined trust and, ultimately, the social license to operate.
This is the context in which E&P’s takeover must be judged—not merely as a commercial success, but as a test of whether mining in Ghana can finally work for the Ghanaian people.
In this regard, early signals from E&P’s leadership are promising. Specifically, commitments to infrastructure development, including road networks and an airport, alongside investments in education, healthcare, social amenities and local economic development, suggest an integrated vision of mining-led development. But Ghana has heard promises before and as such declaration of good intentions and ambitions will not necessarily close the trust gap. The real test lies in execution.
If E&P is to succeed where many others have struggled, it must move beyond treating host communities as passive beneficiaries of corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR as usual will not be enough because host communities do not just need charity projects—they need a stake. This means embedding structured and meaningful dialogue, expanding local content, investing in skills, and ensuring fair and transparent benefit-sharing with host communities.
The point to be made is that Damang is no longer just a mine—it is a national test case. One where Ghanaian ownership aligns with genuine community inclusion, and where economic value translates into visible, meaningful and lasting improvements in people’s lives and national development.
Finally, the question is no longer whether Ghanaian firms can own large scale mines but rather whether large- scale mining itself can finally work for Ghanaians.
Robert Obenyah is the Managing Partner of Drona Development Solutions, a Ghanaian advisory firm that works with mining companies, communities, and policymakers on sustainable development and social performance.
The Bank of Ghana has urged African regulators, banks, fintech firms and payment system operators to coordinate more effectively to accelerate interoperable instant payment systems across the continent.
Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit 2026, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni said inclusive instant payment systems must be treated as critical economic infrastructure rather than optional technology upgrades. He described the continent as standing at a decisive moment in its digital finance journey.
Dr. Mumuni acknowledged that mobile money, digital wallets and fintech innovation have significantly expanded financial access over the past two decades. He warned, however, that high transaction costs, siloed platforms and weak interoperability continue to restrict the efficient movement of money across systems and borders, slowing the development of a fully connected digital economy.
He argued that properly designed instant payment systems could enable real time, low cost transactions across banks, fintech platforms and consumer accounts while improving liquidity management, business cash cycles and overall productivity. Governments, he added, stand to benefit through stronger revenue mobilisation, improved transparency and more efficient delivery of public interventions.
Ghana has made notable progress on this front, expanding mobile money interoperability and introducing multiple instant payment platforms through reforms led by the central bank and Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems. Even so, Dr. Mumuni was direct in his assessment: infrastructure deployment alone will not guarantee inclusion.
“The task before us is not invention but scale,” he said, calling for national payment systems to be connected, standards harmonised and value enabled to move freely across borders.
He outlined the next phase of reform as requiring harmonised electronic know your customer (eKYC) frameworks, aligned licensing regimes and stronger cross border cooperation between jurisdictions. He stressed that central banks cannot deliver integration without active collaboration from financial institutions, fintech firms and payment service providers.
Dr. Mumuni also sounded a clear caution. Rapid digital financial expansion, he warned, risks exposing African markets to cybersecurity threats, data misuse, irresponsible lending and excessive market concentration. Regulators would need to balance innovation with financial stability and consumer protection.
His remarks reflect a broader shift among African central banks toward digital public infrastructure and regional payment connectivity, as governments seek to deepen financial inclusion and support intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. He closed by making clear that the measure of success will not be the quality of summit discussions but the actions that follow them.
Sjoerd Grueter claimed the overall top prize at the 2026 3i Africa Summit Invitational Golf Tournament, which concluded at Achimota Golf Club in Accra with more than 120 golfers competing across multiple categories.
The tournament served as the official curtain raiser for the 3i Africa Summit and attracted a field of financial leaders, investors, policymakers and corporate executives, creating an early platform for networking and partnership building ahead of the main conference.
Before competition began, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, joined the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, along with Ghana Golf Association officials and Achimota Golf Club executives for the ceremonial tee-off.
In the ladies’ main category, Vastie Amoafo-Yeboah secured top honours with 34 points on the 18 hole course. Princess Nkansah Boadu and Emma Bulley finished second and third respectively. Anita Ohene Mantey won the Ladies’ Group B division, with Akua Tamakloe in second and Christine Fuler third on 38 points.
The men’s main competition produced a tightly contested finish. Solomon Oko Allotey and Isaac Aninakwah both posted 38 points, with Aninakwah taking second on countback. Grueter matched the same score to claim the overall prize. In Men’s Group B, Charles Ofori, Max Ernst Heinrich and Moses Kanduri took the top positions in their respective divisions.
Special awards rounded out the evening. Helen Appau and Fred Buta won the Ladies’ and Men’s Closest to the Pin prizes, while Leticia Amponsah Mensah and Yaw Afriyie claimed the Longest Drive honours. Visitor Best Performance awards went to Madam Inshooto and Joe Muchero.
At the closing ceremony, Dr. Asiama praised the tournament’s success and its contribution to building professional relationships before the summit. Achimota Golf Club President Kwesi Amoafo-Yeboah thanked the organisers and reaffirmed the club’s commitment to hosting events of this standard.
The tournament was organised by the Head of State Golf Tournament Inc. with support from the Bank of Ghana, Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems, Global Finance and Technology Network and the 3i Africa Summit.
Ghana’s Black Bombers claimed five of six bouts against Nigerian opponents in an international boxing friendly at Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday, ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), supported by the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the National Sports Authority (NSA), organised the evening as a structured training exercise for both squads. Nigeria’s female squad, however, swept both women’s bouts, leaving Ghana’s Black Hitters with sharper work to do before the tournament.
In the men’s divisions, Amadu Mohammed opened proceedings with authority, beating Michael Ogunremi 5-0 at Bantamweight (55kg). Ebenezer Ankrah followed with an equally commanding 5-0 win over Sodiq Oduniyi at Lightweight (60kg), and veteran Abdul Wahid Omar edged a tighter contest 3-2 against Abdul Rahman Abdul Wahab at Light Welterweight (65kg). Desmond Pappoe was the standout performer of the night, winning the Light Heavyweight (80kg) bout 4-1 against Daniel Joshua. Ghana’s sole defeat in the men’s draw came at Light Middleweight (70kg), where Khalid Abdul fell 2-3 to Folly Hassan. Nigeria’s African champion Orakwe Blessing went uncontested at 75kg after no opponent was available.
In the women’s bouts, Ramatu Quaye lost 0-5 to Kadijat Ajisola at Bantamweight (54kg), while Nancy Bamfo was beaten 2-3 by Aishat Gbadamosi at Featherweight (57kg).
Senior coaches Dr. Ofori Asare and Charles Quartey, who handled both squads during the event, commended the quality of the Nigerian boxers throughout the night.
GBF President Dauda Fuseni described the pre tournament fixture as a positive step in solidifying ties between the two nations. GOC President Richard Akpokavie congratulated the organisers and the boxers and expressed hope for more gold medals from West Africa at the Games. NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah praised the collaboration and noted the encouraging fan turnout given the short notice at which the event was announced.
Both national teams now return to camp as preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games intensify.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called on Africa to move beyond expanding digital financial access and focus on delivering measurable economic impact, arguing the continent now has both the foundation and the momentum to do so.
Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, Dr. Asiama said digital finance has moved from the margins to the centre of economic competitiveness, reshaping how value is created, trust is built and markets are connected across the continent.
“Africa is not starting from zero. We are starting from momentum,” he told the gathering, noting that nearly half of adults in sub Saharan Africa now hold digital financial accounts.
He described the next phase of the continent’s digital finance journey as one that must extend well beyond payments to cover digital credit, embedded finance, supply chain financing and cross border services for underserved groups, including women, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the informal sector.
Dr. Asiama identified fragmentation, high costs and uneven regulatory alignment as the constraints still limiting progress. He argued that the central challenge has shifted: the task is no longer building systems but connecting them.
On regulation, he rejected the notion that oversight and innovation are opposing forces. He outlined a range of measures already underway at the central bank, including frameworks for virtual assets, digital credit guidelines, open banking and cross border fintech operations. He added that stronger digital identity systems and more efficient regulatory processes would be essential to building the trust needed for scale.
He urged African countries to deepen coordination and prioritise the growth of indigenous fintech firms, arguing that a stronger continental financial ecosystem depends on homegrown solutions.
Dr. Asiama closed with a direct challenge to stakeholders: move beyond participation and take ownership of the continent’s financial future. He said the summit’s value would not be measured by the conversations held, but by the outcomes those conversations produce.
Ghanaian rapper E.L packed out The Camden Assembly in London last Saturday in a sold out concert that left scores of fans unable to gain entry to the venue.
The award winning artiste delivered a high energy set spanning some of his most celebrated records, including Kaa Bu Ame, Strawberry Ginger, Shelele, Obuu Mo, Kaalu, Mi Na Bo Po and Lalafalama. Fans sang along from the first song to the last as guest performers added further momentum to what many in attendance described as a landmark night for Ghanaian music in the British capital.
Music platform Afromoon Official, which covered the event, rated it among the most impressive live Ghanaian performances seen in recent times, noting that audience energy remained at a peak throughout the night.
After the show, E.L turned his attention to both those inside and those locked out. “You showed me genuine love. We will definitely do this again,” he said, effectively promising a London return.
The concert has since generated significant praise on social media, with fans and music observers commending the rapper’s stagecraft, stage presence and ability to hold a crowd. For many in attendance, the night reinforced what his catalogue of work has long suggested: that E.L operates comfortably on an international stage.
With more than a decade in the industry, he remains one of Ghana’s most consistent and globally minded music acts.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has warned that Africa risks expanding digital access without achieving real economic transformation, calling for urgent integration across the continent’s fragmented digital ecosystems.
Speaking on Day Two of the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, IFC official Nathalie Kouassi-Akon said the continent’s next phase of growth must prioritise integration, productivity and scale rather than connectivity alone.
She pointed to a stark internal contradiction in Africa’s digital story. More than 191 million additional Africans made or received digital payments between 2014 and 2021. Yet only about 22 percent of people actively use mobile internet, and over 60 percent live within broadband reach but remain unconnected.
Fragmentation, she argued, is the central obstacle. Payment platforms function in isolation. Data exists but cannot move easily or safely across systems. Without resolving these disconnects, she warned, Africa risks “scaling silos instead of scaling growth.”
Kouassi-Akon identified interoperable payments, digital identity systems, trusted data exchange frameworks and connectivity infrastructure as the foundational pillars needed to make cross border trade and regional value chains work in practice. She added that digital public infrastructure must also be backed by investment in electricity, skills development and strong institutions.
Trust, she noted, is equally critical. Citizens and investors will only engage with platforms anchored by sound governance, cybersecurity, accountability and data protection frameworks.
On financing, she was direct: governments cannot sustain the level of investment needed to scale digital infrastructure across Africa alone. She described digital public infrastructure as capital intensive and innovation driven, arguing that the private sector must serve as a co-architect and co-investor rather than a vendor.
She disclosed that IFC has committed more than 9.6 billion dollars to digital infrastructure over the past decade, including a 100 million dollar financing package for African data centre platform Raxio Group to expand facilities across the continent.
Kouassi-Akon praised Ghana’s mobile money growth and its emerging technology ecosystem, adding that real transformation would come when African digital systems connect seamlessly across borders, enabling young entrepreneurs and small businesses to access credit, trade regionally and create jobs locally.
Enterprise Group PLC has inaugurated a GH¢2.4 million reproductive and child health unit at Sunyani Municipal Hospital in the Bono Region, replacing a demolished maternity block that had long outlived its usefulness.
The facility, delivered under the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, includes staff offices, standard washrooms, a waiting area, a child bathing space and a cold room for vaccine storage. It arrives fully equipped to support maternal care, immunisation, nutrition and family planning services across the region.
Chief Finance Officer Mike Tyson said the project reflects the company’s commitment to improving health outcomes in the communities it serves. “Every mother deserves safe and dignified childbirth,” he said at the inauguration, noting that overcrowding, inadequate equipment and ageing infrastructure continue to limit access to maternity care across Ghana.
Managing Director of Enterprise Properties, Kwadwo Nini Owusu, confirmed that the facility was designed and built to meet Ghana Health Service standards, with the goal of improving essential care for mothers, infants and young children.
The Sunyani Municipal Director of Health, Dr. Richard Adinkrah-Kyeremeh, described the intervention as particularly timely. The hospital, established nearly a century ago, has seen limited infrastructure expansion despite steadily growing demand for its services. He assured that the facility would be maintained to the required standard and expressed appreciation to Enterprise Group for stepping in.
Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, commended the initiative and called on both the public and health workers to take ownership of the space and protect its long term value.
The unit is expected to meaningfully improve maternal and child health outcomes across the Bono Region while reducing pressure on existing infrastructure at the hospital.
Basil David Anthony, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Modern Floors & Walls, has been named Ghana’s most influential décor and interior solutions entrepreneur of 2025, receiving the honour at the 16th Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards in Accra.
The Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana presented the award during a gala held under the patronage of Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to the Office of the President, drawing together leading business figures and industry stakeholders from across the country’s private sector.
The recognition follows years of deliberate transformation at Modern Floors & Walls under Anthony’s direction. The company supplies a growing range of products including SPC click lock flooring, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), carpet tiles, waterproof decorative coatings, artificial turf and adhesives, addressing persistent construction challenges such as dampness, poor durability and high maintenance in residential and commercial settings alike.
Beyond its product range, the company has built a reputation for technical training and hands on customer support, reinforcing quality standards across Ghana’s interior finishing sector.
Anthony’s ambitions reach well beyond Ghana’s borders. Modern Floors & Walls is actively exploring expansion into East Africa, drawing on a UK trademarked product portfolio it intends to position as a globally competitive offering across the region.
Closer to home, the company is preparing to introduce SPC Wall Panels to the Ghanaian market. Engineered for water resistance, durability and ease of installation, the panels offer a faster and more cost effective alternative to conventional wall finishing methods, with applications spanning residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
The Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards, now in its 16th edition, serves as a national platform recognising individuals whose work advances innovation and sustainable growth within Ghana’s private sector.
Ghana has officially launched the Bicycle Education Empowerment Programme (BEEP), a public private initiative set to distribute 20,000 locally assembled bicycles to rural students while seeding a domestic transport manufacturing industry.
The programme brings together the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service, the Ministry of Education and Trans-Sahara Industries to tackle one of the most persistent barriers to rural schooling: the distance students must cover to reach class each day.
BEEP is structured in two distinct phases. The first centres on local bicycle assembly, giving TVET students practical training and paid employment opportunities in the process. The second scales into electric motorcycle production, positioning Ghana as an emerging hub for sustainable transport manufacturing on the continent.
Director General of the Ghana TVET Service, Kofi Adzroe, told attendees at the launch that initiatives like BEEP show how skills development can be tied directly to solving national challenges while driving economic growth. Deputy Director General for Management Services, Fatah Mahama, added that a stronger TVET ecosystem is fundamental to Ghana’s broader industrial ambitions.
Rejoice Dankwah, also present at the event, framed the programme’s most immediate value clearly: “This programme directly addresses a major barrier to school attendance.”
Chief Executive Officer of Trans-Sahara Industries, Gerald Acheampong, went further, arguing that BEEP is as much an economic strategy as an educational one. He said the programme creates a structured pathway from classroom to factory, equipping young Ghanaians with skills that feed directly into local production and innovation.
Stakeholders say the model, which combines transport support with hands on skills acquisition, could become a blueprint for public private collaboration targeting youth unemployment and weak industrial capacity across Africa. As rollout begins, attention will turn to whether the programme can deliver at scale and sustain its momentum into the electric mobility phase.
Stanbic Bank Ghana has announced a GHS 3 million commitment to support the Black Stars of Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which will be hosted across the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. The announcement was made at a presentation ceremony at the Ministry of Finance at Kanda in Accra. The contribution makes Stanbic Bank one of Ghana’s most significant private-sector backers of the national football team ahead of the country’s anticipated return to the world’s biggest football tournament.
The GHS 3 million pledge is deliberately structured to blend immediate encouragement with performance-driven motivation. An initial GHS 1.5 million will be presented upfront as a bonus on bonus for the playing body while the remaining GHS 1.5 million will be unlocked the moment the team advances to the knockout rounds of the competition. Stanbic Bank has also built a social safety net into the commitment: in the unlikely event that the knockout stage is not reached, the bank has requested that the World Cup 2026 Fundraising Committee, working alongside the Black Stars Management Team, identify a charitable cause into which the funds will be directed. This, according to the bank, is to ensure that every pesewa of the GHS 3 million ultimately serves the country, whether on the football field or within communities across the country.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, reaffirmed the bank’s deep-rooted commitment to Ghana’s development on and off the pitch. He noted that, “Football in Ghana is more than a sport. It is a powerful symbol of unity, pride, and national identity. It brings together people from all walks of life, across regions, generations, and backgrounds under one flag and one shared hope.”
“For Stanbic Bank Ghana, the Black Stars represent the very spirit of Ghana – resilient, determined, and full of potential. Every time the team steps onto the pitch, they carry the aspirations of millions of Ghanaians at home and across the globe. At Stanbic Bank, we are more than a financial institution: we are a trusted partner in Ghana’s development journey. Today, we extend that commitment to the Black Stars,” Mr. Asomaning added.
Mr. Asomaning also mentioned that Stanbic Bank’s investment in the Black Stars is not an isolated gesture but part of a sustained and intentional commitment to sports development across Ghana. The bank has previously contributed to the growth of table tennis, tennis, arm wrestling, and swimming, disciplines that, like football, embody discipline, excellence, and national pride. “These investments reflect our belief in the transformative power of sports to nurture talent, instil discipline, and build national pride,” he said.
Caption: Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive, Stanbic Bank Ghana, presenting cheque to Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko, Deputy Minister for Finance.
About Stanbic Bank
For over 26 years, Stanbic Bank Ghana has been a leading force in the nation’s banking sector, distinguished by financial strength, innovation, and a commitment to driving national growth. Since its establishment in 1999, the bank has maintained its position among Ghana’s top tier-one institutions, delivering world-class solutions guided by a highly experienced leadership team. As a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, Stanbic Bank leverages deep sector expertise and a strong pan-African presence across 20 countries. Standard Bank’s strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), a 20% shareholder, further enhances Stanbic Bank Ghana’s access to global trade finance networks, Asian markets, and competitive cross-border financing opportunities. Stanbic Bank provides structured finance, capital solutions, treasury services, commodity trade expertise, and strategic advisory support. Guided by the purpose that “Ghana is our home,” Stanbic Bank Ghana remains committed to driving growth by empowering businesses, enabling prosperity, and supporting national development for decades to come.
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