Stakeholders push regional action to keep children learning during crises

Northern-Savanna Crops & Tubers Ltd and Complete Farmer Ltd have signed a strategic partnership to organically cultivate and export more than 500 acres of white sesame to international markets, marking a significant step in Ghana’s ambition to build a more sustainable, community-inclusive and export-oriented agricultural sector.

AfroQuality, a multi-country physical retail and distribution platform dedicated to showcasing authentic, high-quality African brands, has officially opened its flagship store in Accra on Friday, September 25, 2026. The opening marks a landmark moment for Pan-African retail, culture and cross-border trade.

MTN Ghana has taken its 30th anniversary celebrations to the streets of Accra with a customer appreciation float involving management and staff from across its operations.

The Bank of Ghana will introduce a new series of banknotes in November, replacing the current designs with upgraded notes featuring enhanced security and durability features as the central bank seeks to strengthen currency integrity and improve cash management.

Classic Continental Global Ltd. (CCGL), sole dealer of JCB equipment in Ghana, has partnered with the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment to train more than 140 young people in backhoe loader operation as demand for skilled technical personnel grows alongside the country’s infrastructure programme.

GCB Bank, Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting trade, investment and private-sector growth across Africa as a main sponsor of the UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026, held in Accra under the theme, "A Decade of Trust, A Future Always On: Scaling the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership."

The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has called on journalists across the region to strengthen investigative reporting on economic and financial crimes, saying accurate media coverage is critical to improving transparency and accountability.

In the early 1950s, the Korean Peninsula was devastated by a three-year war that left over 70 percent of its infrastructure and territory in ruins. South Korea was among the poorest nations in the world.