MTN strengthens support for SMEs

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged government to translate recent macroeconomic stability into industrial growth by addressing high electricity tariffs, unfair import competition and limited access to long-term financing.

The Vittin-Kukuo Branch of ASA Savings and Loans Limited (ASLL) has provided free breast cancer screening for 105 women in Tamale, as part of efforts to promote early detection and improve access to preventive healthcare.

● Spiro’s entry into Ghana introduces the Ekon 450 M1 V3 electric motorcycle and its battery-swapping solution, bringing a new mobility option to commercial riders and delivery fleets.

South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of 77 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles built between April 2 and September 3, 2026, over a fault that could cause a loss of power while driving.

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has awarded tertiary scholarships to 30 additional students from its host communities, bringing to 50 the number of beneficiaries under its Community Scholarship Support Scheme since its inception.

Russia’s proposed partnership with Ghana to develop a 2,000-megawatt (MW) nuclear power plant is raising fresh questions about the country’s existing nuclear technology engagements, project financing and readiness to undertake an investment that could reshape its electricity sector.bu

The Micro-Credit Association of Ghana (MCAG) has called for more effective legal remedies to help microfinance institutions recover unpaid loans, as persistent defaults threaten lenders’ financial sustainability.

The RNAQ Foundation has awarded scholarships to 115 students from 23 tertiary institutions to help ease the financial burden of education on young people from the Ga-Dangme community.