MTN strengthens support for SMEs

Over the past five years Advans Ghana has more than doubled its outreach while keeping a predominantly female customer base. Building on that momentum, the institution launches Mmaa Mpuntuo on 30 September

World Vision has called for Ghana’s School Feeding Programme to source food directly from local communities, a move it says will improve child nutrition while strengthening farming livelihoods and local food systems.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has commenced the pilot phase of its new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-enabled number plate as part of measures to strengthen vehicle identification, enhance security and modernise Ghana’s vehicle registration system.

Afreximbank has taken another bold step in advancing intra-African trade by issuing a US$29 million guarantee to BSMART Technology Ltd to support the implementation and scaling of the East African Community (EAC) Customs Bond.

The country’s attempt to replace its two-decade-old mining law faces an early legitimacy test, as mining-affected communities and civil society groups question the pace of reform and flag inadequate consultation on legislation that could reshape how mineral resources are managed.

Ghana’s Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) is tightening controls on the export of unprocessed shea, cashew and rubber as it seeks to retain more value from the country’s tree-crop sector and strengthen local processing.

A leading research and public policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, has called on the government to delay the full enforcement of TRAFFITECH-GH, scheduled for  October 1,2026, until it has inspected and repaired the traffic infrastructure at enforcement locations.

Young people gathered at the University of Ghana on September 26, 2026, to learn, participate and take practical steps towards protecting the environment as Ghana hosted its maiden EARTH Summit.