Sir Dr Sam Jonah, is currently embroiled in litigation before a Nigerian court

A commercial dispute in Nigeria involving River Park Estate, a Ghanaian-owned real estate firm in Abuja, is generating concern within Ghana’s investment community and prompting calls for urgent diplomatic and stakeholder intervention to prevent strain on economic relations between the two countries.

River Park Estate, owned by renowned Ghanaian entrepreneur Dr Sam Jonah, is currently embroiled in litigation before a Nigerian court.

However, allegations of actions taken against the business despite the matter being subjudicate have raised questions about due process and institutional conduct, heightening investor anxiety.

Analyst Yaw Barima has urged the Government of Ghana to engage decisively to safeguard the interests of Ghanaian businesses operating abroad.

“This moment calls for firm but constructive engagement by the Government of Ghana,” Barima said.

“There is a responsibility to protect Ghanaian investments overseas where credible concerns about fairness and due process arise.

This is not about confrontation but about defending Ghana’s investment credibility.”

Barima noted that Ghana’s reputation for a stable legal and regulatory environment has been central to the success of Nigerian businesses operating in the country.

“Nigerian enterprises have thrived in Ghana because property rights are respected and contracts are enforced,” he said. “That goodwill, however, is not inexhaustible.”

He further called on Nigerian businesses operating in Ghana to play an active role in advocating respect for judicial processes in Nigeria.

“They must not remain silent,” Barima stated.

“They are uniquely positioned as stakeholders to urge restraint and respect for court procedures.

Silence risks allowing perceptions of injustice to harden.”

According to him, failure to address the matter could have wider implications beyond the immediate dispute.

“Unchecked perceptions can influence public sentiment, affect regulatory attitudes, and ultimately strain bilateral economic relations,” he warned.

“Ghana and Nigeria are too economically interdependent to allow a single dispute to escalate.”

Barima stressed that the issue is one of mutual interest and pragmatic economics, noting that investor confidence is closely tied to perceptions of justice and fairness.

“When justice appears selective, commerce becomes fragile,” he said.

“How justice is administered at home can carry significant consequences beyond national borders.

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has appealed to delegates of the New Patriotic Party to vote for him in the January presidential primaries based on his competence, integrity, experience and vision for Ghana, rather than on regional considerations.

Speaking in an interview with Spear FM in Damongo during his campaign tour of the Savannah Region, Dr Bawumia called on delegates, particularly in the north and across the country, to focus on leadership qualities and performance rather than ethnicity or geographical origin.

“I’m asking for the support of our NPP delegates. That is why I’m campaigning and why I’m in the region,” he said.

“I am asking them, on January 31, to vote for me not because I come from the north. We don’t vote on that basis.”

He urged delegates to assess his candidature based on merit.

“They should vote for me on the basis of my track record, my competence, my integrity, my vision for the country and my experience,” he stated.

Dr Bawumia said his years of experience and impact as Vice President position him well to lead the country effectively as President.

“Under President Akufo-Addo, I have been adjudged by many as the most effective Vice President in the history of this country. That is an acknowledgement of my track record and the work I have done,” he said.

He added that with the delegates’ support, he could replicate that effectiveness at the presidential level.

“I want the delegates to help me become one of the most effective Presidents in the history of this country. That is why I need their support on January 31.”

Dr Bawumia expressed confidence that the NPP would return to power under his leadership in the 2028 general election.

“I believe that this party, the NPP, under my leadership, will come back to power after the 2028 elections. We will work hard for the party and for the people of Ghana,” he said.

“I want them to trust me, and by the grace of God, I will deliver victory in 2028.”

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Ghana’s young athletes have returned home after a remarkable performance at the 2025 African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.

The team, which had a shaky start, won three gold medals, six silver medals and 12 bronze medals, bringing its total medal haul to 21. Ghana competed in 12 sporting disciplines, confirming the country’s growing depth across the sporting spectrum and the deliberate focus on youth talent development.

Highlights of Ghana’s campaign included impressive performances in badminton, boxing and athletics. The badminton team put up a stellar showing, winning gold in the boys’ and girls’ doubles events, silver in mixed doubles, and bronze in girls’ singles, the mixed relay and mixed doubles, for a total of six medals. The team, made up of Adu-Mintah Obapomba, Adu Moslena Ama Korama, Racheal Quarcoo and Andy Amofa, was a delight to watch.

Ghana’s boxing team also made its mark, with four boxers securing medals. Margaret Angel Naa Oyoo impressed with her maturity and skill in the women’s 46–48kg class, winning bronze for Ghana. Richardson Ofori and Rahman Ablorh won gold and silver respectively, while William Laryea claimed a bronze medal.

Ghana’s young track and field athletes delivered commendable performances, gaining valuable experience and exposure. Coffie Mary won silver in the women’s 400 metres hurdles, Evans Agyemang secured bronze, while Eghan Christina claimed two bronze medals in the girls’ triple jump and long jump.

Rising weightlifter Naa Aku Ansaba Tackey delivered three silver medals in the snatch, clean and jerk, and total categories. Kingsley Afful, Edward Amartey and Maxwell Ofei also won bronze medals in golf, karate and taekwondo respectively.

President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Richard Akpokavie, praised the team’s efforts, describing the mission to Luanda as a success and noting that the athletes gained invaluable experience and exposure. “The team’s performance reinforces the importance of continued investment in youth sports development and provides motivation for young Ghanaians to pursue excellence across diverse sporting disciplines,” he said. The presence of GOC leadership in Luanda, he added, injected fresh energy into Ghana’s campaign and underscored youth sports development as a shared national responsibility.

Sports Minister, Hon. Kofi Iddrisu Adams, also expressed optimism, saying Ghana’s performance at the Games highlights the country’s potential across various sports and bodes well for future continental and global youth competitions.

The African Youth Games serve as a crucial development platform for emerging athletes and a pathway to major competitions, including the Youth Olympic Games.

The team’s return home on Saturday was marked by a sense of pride and accomplishment, with athletes, coaches and officials commended for their efforts. Ghana now looks to build on this momentum in future competitions.

Ghana’s participation in the Games was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ghana Olympic Committee.

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The exit trails of November 2025 have found its way into the last month of the year, courtesy of the Dot Com Zambia PLC IPO on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE), running from November 17th to December 12th, 2025.[1] However, the offer period for the IPO successfully concluded on Friday, 5th December 2025, closing one week ahead of schedule as the offer was oversubscribed by 114 times. The offer saw significant retail participation with over 500 new shareholders, with 75% being Zambian investors.[2]

Triggering Singapore-based global Insurtech, Bolttech, to acquire Kenyan based digital insurance platform, mTek on December 3^rd 2025[3], delivering a rare East African exit in a tough funding cycle, giving impetus to this essay. The paperless platform, serving 350,000+ customers and integrating with 45 insurers, gives Bolttech a ready-made entry into the region. Investors, including Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures and Founders Factory Africa, see returns after backing the startup through multiple rounds.

On December 8th, South Africa’s banking giant, Capitec, announced a $23M acquisition of Walletdoc to simplify online and in-app payments for it’s customers. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Capitec’s strategy to offer leading secure payment acceptance to Capitec Business clients and simpler, more affordable e-commerce solutions to Capitec Personal Banking clients.[4] Capitec has also partnered with Stitch, one of South Africa’s largest payments fintech startups, to allow customers to automate recurring payments for services like Netflix, deliveries, bills using Variable Recurring Payments (VRP) – a smarter form of direct debit.[5] Earlier in the year, Stitch acquired Efficacy Payments to own the entire card-acquiring stack.[6]

South Africa’s leading banks, including Standard Bank, First National Bank, Nedbank, Capitec and ABSA have each developed strong investments as well as mergers and acquisitons capabilities targeting fintechs that are solving critical problems that deliver value to their customers. In some cases, the acquitions are strategic moves to minimise or eliminate disruption that these startups are championing which may pose a challenge to them in the long term.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has strengthened its exchange-traded product offering with the listing of three new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), providing South African investors with broader access to global equities, multi-asset strategies and international property markets.[7]

Namibian private equity firm Eos Capital, through its Allegrow Fund, has exited its investment in Erongo Medical Group (EMG). Allegrow’s investment in EMG was executed as part of Eos Capital’s strategy to gain exposure to defensive, high-impact sectors with a particular focus on healthcare infrastructure and specialised medical services. This transaction represents Eos Capital’s first realised exit since inception.[8]

Algerian travel-tech startup Völz has raised 600m DZD (approximately $5m) in a new funding round led by private local investors. The transaction represents one of the largest disclosed rounds denominated in local currency for an Algerian startup. Perhaps more significantly for the wider ecosystem, the deal marks the first successful exit with a 3.35x return for the Algerian Startup Fund (ASF), the state-backed investment vehicle launched to kickstart the country’s venture capital market.[9]

Back in Kenya, Vodafone is taking the reins at Safaricom with a December 4th announcement of a $1.57 billion acquisition of a 15% government stake that lifts Vodafone Kenya’s total holding to 55%, giving it majority control for the first time since Safaricom’s 2008 IPO.[10] The deal also hands Kenya a rare cash windfall, with the government monetising future dividend rights for $309 million, while public investors keep a 25% slice. Safaricom stays listed, but Vodafone now calls the shots.

Industry analysts predict that this would most likely change the corporate culture of Safaricom in ways that would align it more with Vodafone – bringing it into the international corporate arena. For example, it would have to do away with the reputation of a corporate shack that has a litany of court cases and demads against it by startups and corporates for breach of contract and or theft of intellectual property. It would prefer to be seen as an enabler of the ecosystem in which it operates and not the stumbling block it has been for many years.

Transsion, the biggest seller of phones in Africa, could raise up to $1 billion via an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, after filing paperwork this month.[11] The Shenzhen, China-based company, already valued at around $13 billion on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, is seeking the dual listing to gain access to Hong Kong’s capital markets and a wider pool of global-facing investors.[12] Transsion’s brands — Tecno, itel, and Infinix — have become ubiquitous across Africa over the last decade and the firm has been able to use its dominance on the continent to support its expansion into Asia and other markets to become the world’s fourth-largest phonemaker, according to the International Data Corporation. Last year, Transsion said it sold more than 200 million mobile phones in more than 100 countries. Longtime watchers of the company suggested it could use the new funds to expand into EV mobility products on the African continent.

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), which provides a platform in Africa for raising capital and facilitates a secondary market for trading securities, has introduced Commercial Paper (CP) listings following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking another significant expansion of it’s product suite in a year defined by accelerated innovation. This develoment deepens Nigeria’s short-term debt market and reinforces NGX’s role as a versatile hub for capital formation.[13] Nigeria’s telecoms sector added ₦7.47 trillion ($5.16 billion) to GDP in Q3 2025, up 21.5% from last year, as rising data demand and a 50% tariff hike boosted revenue. MTN and Airtel together earned ₦5.16 trillion ($3.56 billion) in nine months. Telecoms may be small as a share of GDP (6.6%), but their impact is massive.[14] For example, Verve, a payment card scheme operared by Nigerian fintech company Interswitch, a Nigerian fintech company that seeks to launch an IPO, is expanding its contactless payment products and introducing tokenisation as it hits 100 million cards issued across Africa, 16 years after it was launched.[15] 

Still in Nigeria, Aliko Dangote has announced plans to list 10% of his $20 billion refinery on the Nigerian Stock Exchange by 2026, marking a major step toward opening the megaproject to public investors. The move comes alongside discussions with regulators to allow dividends to be paid in US dollars. This unique structure, designed as a hedge against currency volatility, would enable investors to buy shares in naira but receive dollar payouts. Backed by an expected $6.4 billion in export earnings from petrochemicals and fertilizer, the dollar-dividend plan aims to provide reliable hard-currency returns. The announcement, made during the Dangote Vision 2030 unveiling in Lagos, also highlighted ambitious targets to grow group revenue to $100 billion and push market capitalization above $200 billion by the end of the decade.[16]

On December 19th, First Atlantic Bank, a 30-year-old indigenous financial institution listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), becoming the first bank to go public in three years and the 12th banking stock on the bourse with the trading of it’s share commencing the same day. The lender completed its IPO with an oversubscription, signalling strong investor confidence ahead of its market debut. The offer, which opened on December 1 and closed on December 4, attracted strong participation from both institutional and retail investors, reinforcing the bank’s growing profile within Ghana’s financial sector and capital market.[17]

Societe Generales Des Travaux Du Maroc (SGTM)’s initial public offering closed on December 8 on the Cassablanca Stock Exchange after drawing record demand from investors. Nearly 173,000 investors subscribed to the offering, the highest number ever recorded on the market. Total demand reached about 171 billion dirhams, around 34 times the amount on offer, according to transaction data.[18]

Algeria is preparing for a modest but symbolic boost to its capital markets, with regulators expecting up to three new initial public offerings in 2026 as the country pushes to deepen its thinly traded stock exchange. Among the likely entrants is Ayrade, an IT firm seeking funding to expand its data center capacity, alongside potential listings from INSAG education group and an unnamed pharmaceutical company. The planned offerings reflect Algeria’s broader ambition to diversify an economy long anchored in oil and gas revenues. Momentum has been building since Banque de Développement Local raised $464 million in an IPO earlier this year, following the 2024 listing of Credit Populaire d’Algérie. Together, these moves signal a cautious reopening of Algeria’s public equity market.[19]

With these, it looks like the exit trail is heading into 2026 – seaons greetings.

[1] https://www.african-markets.com/en/stock-markets/luse/dot-com-zambia-launches-zmw-12-3m-ipo-on-the-lusaka-securities-exchange?mc_cid=5d2be0e5e4&mc_eid=40087f4350

[2] https://africancapitalmarketsnews.com/dot-com-zambia-ipo-closed-early-after-114x-oversubscription/?ref=frontiermarkets.co

[3] https://launchbaseafrica.com/2025/12/03/kenyan-insurtech-mtek-makes-rare-exit-to-singapore-unicorn-bolttech/

[4] https://techafricanews.com/2025/12/08/r400-million-deal-capitec-acquires-walletdoc-to-simplify-online-and-in-app-payments/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

[5] https://techcabal.com/2025/12/04/capitec-vrp-lets-south-africans-make-recurring-payments-directly-from-bank/

[6] https://techcabal.com/2025/07/09/stitch-acquires-efficacy-payments/

[7] https://www.african-markets.com/en/stock-markets/jse/three-new-etfs-listed-on-the-jse-expanding-global-investment-opportunities

[8] https://www.africaprivateequitynews.com/p/namibias-eos-capital-achieves-first

[9] https://launchbaseafrica.com/2025/12/12/algerias-public-startup-fund-scores-first-exit-as-travel-tech-volz-raises-5m/

[10] https://techcabal.com/2025/12/04/1-57bn-share-sale-hands-vodafone-majority-control-of-safaricom/?utm_source=techsafari.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=this-week-in-african-tech&_bhlid=c553af054c3da9830fba2d60d961374b893ce688

[11] https://www.semafor.com/newsletter/12/12/2025/how-the-uae-and-us-are-approaching-africa?utm_source=newslettershare&utm_medium=africa&utm_campaign=flagshipnumbered4#f

[12] https://news.futunn.com/en/post/65722285/transsion-holdings-688036-the-king-of-mobile-phones-in-africa?level=4&data_ticket=1765575220558664&utm_source=semafor

[13] https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/12/05/ngx-expands-market-offerings-with-introduction-of-commercial-paper-listings/

[14] https://techcabal.com/2025/12/02/phone-data-spending-telecoms-gdp-up-21/?utm_source=techsafari.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=this-week-in-african-tech&_bhlid=20546f98315d4096fc506d56463fc9fc4658ff16

[15] https://techcabal.com/2025/12/01/verve-hits-100-million-card-issuance/?utm_source=techsafari.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=this-week-in-african-tech&_bhlid=f1bb8755e36d7b87cb560216ad3ba244efe3acde

[16] https://nairametrics.com/2025/12/12/dangote-to-list-10-refinery-stake-on-ngx-pay-dividends-in-us-dollars/?mc_cid=15c77dbe1f&mc_eid=0af56d67ff

[17] https://businessday.ng/africa/article/ghana-stock-exchange-30-year-old-first-atlantic-bank-becomes-first-lender-to-list-in-three-years/

[18] https://www.dabafinance.com/en/news/sgtm-ipo-casablanca-record-subscription

[19] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-07/algeria-to-see-up-to-three-more-ipos-in-2026-regulator-says?srnd=homepage-africa&mc_cid=548d20d0ca&mc_eid=0af56d67ff&embedded-checkout=true

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Mr. Kingsley Kumah Borbi, a retired electrical technician with the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), respected church leader, and traditional authority figure in Amanase, was widely admired for a life defined by service to family, faith, and community.

Born in Amanase, near Suhum in the Eastern Region, to the late Togbe Kossi Kpatsi Borbi and Madam Comfort Medewude Aziaba, he grew up in a close-knit household shaped by discipline, hard work, and communal values. His father was a farmer, and as a boy, Kingsley often accompanied him to the farm, learning skills and principles that would sustain him through challenges in adult life.

He began his education at Amanase Local Authority Primary School and continued at the local Middle School, where he excelled in technical subjects and distinguished himself as a talented footballer. His energy, sociability, and teamwork earned him admiration from peers and teachers alike.

Driven by an interest in technical work, he trained as an electrical technician at the Koforidua Normal Technical Institute and later at the Accra Technical Institute (now Accra Technical University) from 1963 to 1967. He graduated with a diploma and City and Guilds certification, credentials that laid the foundation for a successful professional career.

In October 1968, Mr. Borbi joined VALCO as an electrical technician. Through diligence and competence, he rose to the role of electrical planner and supervisor. His career was briefly interrupted in 1983 by power shortages that led to redundancies, during which he returned to farming to support his family. Recalled to VALCO in 1985, he remained there until his retirement in February 2002.

Mr. Borbi was married to Anastasia Abra Borbi (née Gomado), and together they raised four sons in a marriage marked by mutual respect and shared responsibility. Known for his warmth and generosity, he maintained an open home where relatives, friends, and neighbors were always welcome. His hospitality and sense of community left lasting impressions on all who visited his home.

A committed Christian, he was actively involved in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church as a presbyter and, after retiring, served as a catechist for 16 years. He contributed to church growth initiatives, including planting new congregations, supported the Dawenya Congregation with additional land donations, and served as patron of the church choir. He was also active in the Men’s Fellowship, serving as the first national vice chairman from October 1997 to November 2003.

Beyond the church, Mr. Borbi was a people-oriented leader, generous with his time, counsel, and resources. His jovial nature and readiness to help made him a trusted figure in the wider community. Selected by elders to succeed his father as a traditional authority in Amanase, he demonstrated integrity, leadership, and a commitment to communal welfare.

Throughout his life, Mr. Borbi exemplified a rare balance of professional excellence, family devotion, spiritual discipline, and public service. His health declined over the past two years, and despite medical efforts, he passed away peacefully, leaving a profound sense of loss among family, church, and community.

Mr. Kingsley Kumah Borbi will be remembered for his generosity, faith, humility, and lifelong commitment to service. His legacy endures in the lives he touched and the institutions he helped build. He will be deeply missed.

May his soul rest in peace.

Hede nyuie, dzidzɔ le nutifafa me.

Dr. Kow Entsua-Mensah, Director of the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, has emphasised the need for collaboration and resource sharing among existing cardiothoracic centres in Ghana to improve service delivery and patient care.

Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Ghanaian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons in Accra on Saturday, he stressed the scarcity of cardiothoracic surgeons in the country and the urgent need to increase the number of specialists across the regions to enhance healthcare delivery.

Dr. Entsua-Mensah called for capacity building and the expansion of existing facilities, as the newly formed society sought to engage in training and influence policy formulation at the national level, among other objectives.

“We (cardiothoracic surgeons) are only 14 in the country, and we think this is the time to scale up training and increase the workforce, not only for the national centre located in the southern belt, but also for the middle and northern belts, and ultimately for the entire country,” he said.

He noted that the society currently had an initial membership of 14 qualified surgeons, with six others in training, adding that it aims to increase the number of trainees and deploy them across the regions to support the existing workforce.

“Currently, we have five hospitals in Ghana with cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons providing services,” he said. “Everyone is doing their bit to champion the field and improve patient care and outcomes, but we realised that when we come together, we can achieve much more.”

Touching on the state of cardiothoracic surgery in the country, Dr. Entsua-Mensah said centres at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), 37 Military Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and Tamale Teaching Hospital should be expanded to ease the growing demand on the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu.

He encouraged better-resourced centres in Accra to support less developed ones whilst government worked towards establishing regional cardiovascular and thoracic centres to prevent patients from travelling long distances for treatment.

“One of the aims of this society is to bring our services closer to the people by ensuring that not only the centres in Accra are developed, but also centres in Kumasi and Tamale. From there, we can expand to other parts of the country,” he stated.

Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and pioneer of the Korle Bu Cardiothoracic Centre, recalled the history of the centre and urged young professionals to embrace technology and modern procedures to deliver quality care.

He called for increased investment in facilities and equipment and urged professionals to deepen their expertise, maintain strong work ethics, and support the society to achieve its objectives.

The inaugural meeting was held on the theme: “Capacity Building in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Through Partnership.”

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Zambia coach Moses Sichone will finally get the opportunity to be on the bench in charge of his team for the first time on Monday after missing his debut last month.

Zambia take on Mali in Casablanca in the Africa Cup of Nations group A after hosts Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in Sunday’s tournament opener in Rabat.

Sichone was appointed in November as successor to Avram Grant, who left the Zambia job in late October after a poor run of results in World Cup qualifying, less than two months before the Cup of Nations in Morocco was due to start.

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Former Bundesliga defender Sichone suffered food poisoning and was bedridden when Zambia played South Africa in a friendly and he was admitted to hospital. At the same time, his team travelled to Angola for another warm-up game.

John Jinapor, is the Minister of Energy and Green Transition

The Member of Parliament for Wa West Constituency, Peter Laanchene Toobu, has praised the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, for what he describes as steady leadership and improved stability in Ghana’s power sector since assuming office.

In a public message, Toobu called on Ghanaians to join him in celebrating the Yapei-Kusawgu MP, noting that the Minister has managed to “keep the lights on” despite what he termed as significant challenges inherited upon taking office.

Sharing a personal experience to underscore his point, the Wa West MP recounted that at about 2:00 a.m. on December 21, 2025, a brief power outage disrupted his sleep.

According to him, streetlights in the area remained on, and after receiving a low-credit alert from his prepaid meter, he used the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) mobile application to top up within two minutes, after which power was promptly restored.

Toobu described the incident as a reflection of improvements in service delivery and system responsiveness within the power distribution network.

“I want to salute the Honourable Minister and his entire team for the great efforts being displayed in the energy sector,” he said.

He extended commendation to the Deputy Minister, the Chief Director, the Director of Power at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, as well as staff of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)

Toobu concluded by wishing the energy minister and Ghanaians a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, expressing optimism about continued improvements in the sector.

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ACCRA, GHANA – The International Conference on Bridging Employment and Inclusive Education/TVET was successfully held virtually on Saturday, December 6, 2025, bringing together 992 participants from around the world. The conference focused on transforming education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and employment for learners with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Organized by the Duperon Learning Center for Children with Special Needs, Ghana, in collaboration with Duperon Education (USA), Saginaw Valley State University (USA), BMS Foundation (Ghana), and Hudson Valley Community College’s Uniquely Abled Academy (USA), the conference highlighted strong North–South and cross-sector partnerships. Academic and institutional collaborators included the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), University of Cape Coast (UCC), University of Ghana, Legon, University for Development Studies (UDS), UPSA, GIMPA, Midland County Education Service Agency (USA), Wuhan Institute of Technology (China), and Families and Children Together (USA).

The conference was convened and hosted by Dr. Priscilla Amanorkuor Dseagu, Founder of Duperon Learning Center and Lecturer at UEW, with support from co-hosts Cindy Seitz, Bernard Lomotey Agbloe, and Harriet Swanzy Baffoe. The intellectual foundation of the conference was the DiverSimilarity Paradigm, introduced by Prof. Joseph Ofori Dankwa (Saginaw Valley State University, USA), who also served as Lead Conference Consultant, Distinguished Guest, and Keynote Speaker.

The event featured six breakout sessions with over 50 speakers, including international experts and Ghanaian scholars from UEW, UCC, UG Legon, UDS, UPSA, and GIMPA. Three core panels addressed Education and Training, Transition and Employment/Parent Advocacy, and Policy and Systems Change. A virtual exhibition showcased crafts produced by students of the Duperon Learning Center.

The conference concluded with a closing address by Prof. Joseph Ofori Dankwa and a vote of thanks by Dr. Dseagu, reaffirming the global commitment to inclusive education and dignified employment for persons with disabilities. Accessibility for all participants was ensured through sign language interpretation, live transcripts, and visual and audio supports.

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is possible the club could make a January transfer window signing.

United took on an extra £105m of debt to help fund their summer transfer spending, with November’s club accounts showing they now owe £1.1bn.

They spent £230m on new players in the summer, but weaknesses in Amorim’s squad have been clear all season, with central midfield and left wing-back viewed as priority areas to address.

United are keen on Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, while Ruben Neves and Conor Gallagher are likely to be available next month and have the Premier League experience Amorim has found helpful in Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

“I don’t know what is going to happen, but it’s possible we can do something – we will see,” Amorim said.

“The only thing we know is that we would only try to bring players we think are going to be the future.

“It’s not going to be to save something in this moment, to cope with the losses of three players for Afcon.”

The absence of Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussar Mazraoui for up to seven games because of their Africa Cup of Nations commitments has led Amorim to consider making significant changes to his preferred tactical formation.

Speaking before Sunday’s trip to Aston Villa, Amorim said: “If we have to change to a back four, we change to a back four.”

Amorim has previously resisted calls to make the tactical adjustment to a four-man defence and three in midfield many feel would make United’s defence more solid and at the same time offer Kobbie Mainoo his most obvious route into the starting line-up.

If England midfielder Mainoo does not start at Villa Park – particularly with Casemiro suspended – it is hard to see when he will.

Mainoo’s situation is part of a complicated transfer jigsaw.

As was the case in the summer, the 20-year-old is keen to leave on loan- but, as a regular in Amorim’s matchday squad, he would need replacing.

It seems likely that former Wolves skipper Neves would be willing to accept less than he has been earning in the Saudi Pro League to return to the Premier League.

The Portuguese, who turned down a new deal with Al Hilal after joining them in 2023, would have to fit in with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s desire to end the days of £300,000-a-week contracts.

His salary would still far exceed that of Mainoo, who has not had an increase on the long-term deal he signed in February 2023 when he was just breaking into United’s first-team squad.

If they decide to let Mainoo leave, United would have to decide whether some permanency should be attached to it so the additional expense for a replacement is covered.

While many wonder how Semenyo can fit into a team where skipper Bruno Fernandes has already had to drop into central midfield to accommodate Mbeumo and Cunha in the number 10 roles, United sources are confident Amorim can find a solution.

The 25-year-old Ghana international, who scored for the Cherries in the 4-4 epic at Old Trafford earlier in December, has a clause in his Bournemouth contract that allows him to leave for £65m provided it is triggered early enough in January.

However, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are also known to be keen on him.

It is possible Amorim could either decide on a permanent tactical shift or use Semenyo as an attacking weapon in the problematic left wing-back role, where he lacks an attacking option similar to Amad, who is a regular on the right.

Either way, his words are bound to be welcomed by the United support, who over the last couple of months have seen their side flirt with Champions League places without being able to secure one.

Amorim insists any deal will have that long-term vision in mind.

“We will try to bring in now – and at the end of the season – players that are perfect for our future,” he added.

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No fewer than 42 Nigerians have been deported from Ghana’s Ashanti Region following rulings by various courts over alleged prostitution, fraud, and other related offences.

The development was disclosed in a Facebook post on Thursday, December 18, 2025, by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene.

According to him, other foreign nationals deported include 13 Cameroonian nationals, three Ivorian nationals, three Burkinabe nationals, and seven Benin nationals.

In total, 68 African nationals were affected by the court decisions.

Amoakohene wrote, “A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, 3 Ivorians, 3 Burkinabe nationals, and 7 Benin nationals have been deported from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following various court rulings involving Q-Net, prostitution, and other criminal activities.

“I commend the Ghana Immigration Service for its professionalism, diligence, and firm commitment to enforcing our immigration laws, while upholding due process and human dignity.

“Their collaboration with the courts and other security agencies continues to strengthen public safety, protect vulnerable persons, and preserve law and order in the region.”

The deportation of the Nigerians comes amid growing reports of increased scrutiny and mass arrests of Nigerians abroad.

In late November, no fewer than 50 Nigerians were arrested during one of India’s largest coordinated crackdowns on a transnational narcotics network.

The suspects were believed to be linked to a sprawling drug distribution and hawala money-laundering syndicate operating across several major Indian cities.

According to a report by Indian news agency NDTV on Thursday, the operation was led by the Delhi Police in collaboration with the Telangana Police’s EAGLE unit.

The report noted that months of intelligence gathering culminated in days of simultaneous raids across Delhi, enabling officers to dismantle key layers of a cartel involved in trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine across India.

Ashanti Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Isham Alhassan Bonsu

The Ashanti Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Isham Alhassan Bonsu, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Ashanti Regional Chairmanship of the party ahead of the regional elections scheduled for 2026.

Isham Alhassan, made the announcement during his birthday celebration held in Kumasi on December 20, 2025.

Addressing members of the media at the event, he said the NDC has given him the opportunity to serve at various levels of the party since 1992, starting from the ward level through to constituency and regional leadership.

“The NDC, as a political party, picked me and gave me the opportunity to serve from the ward level since 1992, through the constituency level and at the regional level as both Deputy Regional Organiser and Regional Organiser,” he said.

Bonsu noted that his political growth has been shaped through mentorship and training under seasoned party leaders, including Ambassador Daniel Ohene Agyekum, Nti Fordjour, Yaw Obimpeh and Nana Akwasi, the current Ashanti Regional Chairman.

According to him, his long years of service and experience have adequately prepared him for the contest and the responsibilities that come with leading the party in the region.

“I am confident that I have prepared myself well for the contest ahead. With my experience, I believe I can win and effectively lead the party,” he stated.

He used the opportunity to call on party supporters across the Ashanti Region to rally behind his candidature, urging them to begin mobilising support from December 20 through to November 2026, when the party is expected to hold its regional elections.

The birthday celebration was attended by the majority of the current regional executives, District Chief Executives (DCEs), as well as constituency and polling station executives.

The public declaration of Isham Alhassan’s intention to contest the NDC Ashanti Regional Chairmanship in 2026 attracted loud applause from hundreds of party supporters who attended the event, including some close associates of the incumbent chairman.

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The declaration sets the stage for what is expected to be a keenly contested race for the Ashanti Regional Chairmanship of the NDC.

Currently, it is not clear whether the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party, Andrews Agustus Nana Akwasi, will seek re-election.

Meanwhile, some party members who attended the celebration openly endorsed Bonsu’s candidature, justifying their support.

“We, the NDC in the Ashanti Region, have no justification to reject Isham. He is the man for the job. Nana Akwasi, our Regional Chairman, has done his part for the party as Vice Chairman and Regional Chairman and we gave him our support. Each election comes with new leadership and new strategies,” one of the NDC supporters said.

“We, the grassroots, want Isham, and we are happy that he has listened to our call. We will do everything humanly possible for this dream to be realised in the Ashanti Region, “another added.

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Ghana has formally escalated the protracted River Park Estate dispute in Abuja to the ECOWAS Court, marking a significant diplomatic and legal turn in a controversy that now threatens to strain bilateral relations between Accra and Abuja.

Confirming the development, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal, disclosed that an official petition has been submitted to the regional bloc after earlier efforts at resolving the matter through engagement failed.

“When I became the High Commissioner, we properly briefed Accra, and that resulted in an official petition to ECOWAS,” Jamal said.

According to him, ECOWAS has since requested full documentation on the dispute, a process that Ghana is already completing.

“As I speak to you today, I have signed a letter that is supposed to send the official documentation and details,” he said. “Possibly, it will reach ECOWAS tomorrow.”

Jamal said Ghana initially exercised restraint to prevent the dispute from affecting long-standing diplomatic ties with Nigeria.

“We did not want to escalate this matter because we did not want this particular case to affect the excellent relationship between Ghana and Nigeria,” he said, describing the matter as “a simple business crisis” complicated by “intransigent positions.”

He, however, suggested that vested interests may be driving the crisis.

“What I can make out of all this is that some individuals are trying to push themselves, or push their power, to take over things that do not belong to them,” Jamal said.

The High Commissioner noted that the controversy predates his assumption of office.

“This problem started before I assumed office in Nigeria as High Commissioner,” he said, adding that he had attended several meetings where both parties presented their positions.

The diplomatic escalation follows sustained complaints by Jonah Capital, a Ghanaian investment firm, which alleges harassment, document falsification and breach of agreement by Nigerian authorities over ownership of the River Park Estate.

Speaking in an interview with Joy TV, Jonah Capital CEO, Kojo Mensah, said his company was shocked by the actions of Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), dismissing claims that the firm failed to attend meetings convened by the agency.

“In fact, it came to us as a surprise. The CAC never wrote to us,” Mensah said. “They wrote a letter to the Attorney General, peddling lies that we did not turn up for the meeting.”

He countered the CAC’s position by citing video evidence posted by the CAC Commissioner himself.

“The CAC Commissioner is fond of posting videos of everything he does, so we have the video which he himself posted on his CAC Instagram, showing our lawyers being present and also the representative of the Attorney General being present for the meeting,” he stated.

Mensah maintained that Jonah Capital’s ownership of the estate is supported by extensive documentation dating back to 2012.

“The share certificates have been prepared. Transfer forms were signed by me and are sitting with the lawyers in Abuja,” he said, referencing an email dated June 27, 2012, allegedly sent by one John Tanley Johnson.

According to him, the share certificate—described as “the bedrock of the company”—was emailed on July 4, 2012, by the accountant of Adren Ogunmuirwa, with Ogunmuirwa copied in the correspondence.

“This is the share certificate they sent to us,” Mensah said. “These are some of the documents we shared with the Nigeria Police, along with a copious number of documents which established our ownership of the estate.”

He added that Jonah Capital also possesses FedEx records connected to the transmission of the documents in 2012.

On the possibility of legal action against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mensah said no final decision had been taken, although concerns had been formally communicated.

“We have not even made the decision of whether we are going to sue the FCT Minister for the breach or alleged breach of the agreement,” he said. “They wrote to us after the FCT Minister made his pronouncement and asked us to preserve the agreement.”

He disclosed that the company had raised concerns over the termination clause of the agreement and requested further engagement.

“We wrote to the General Counsel that even though we have commenced the exercise that we have been asked to do, we have issues with the clause of termination, and we have asked for a meeting to engage,” Mensah said.

Jamal said Ghana is hopeful that the ECOWAS intervention will lead to an amicable resolution.

“We are hoping that we will be able to resolve this matter without it escalating further,” he said, confirming that the dispute is now headed to the ECOWAS Court for adjudication.

Ghana’s First Atlantic Bank PLC (FAB) listed for trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) on 19 December, after an oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO). The combined offer was for 101.7m ordinary shares at GHS 7.30 each to raise GHS 742 million ($64.6m).

Trading in the shares began the first day of the listing. On thin volumes the FAB share price climbed from GHS 7.30 to GHS 7.70.

The combined offer was for 101.7m ordinary shares at GHS 7.30 each to raise GHS 742 million ($64.6m), according to the 17 November prospectus (available here). This comprised 22.6m newly issued subscription shares to raise GHS 165 as proceeds for the bank, and a sale by existing shareholders of up to 79.1m sale shares (22.6% of the capital) for GHS 577m.

The sponsoring brokers were IC Securities (Ghana) and First Atlantic Brokers and the IPO Manager was Amber Securities.

The lender completed its IPO with an oversubscription, according to a FAB announcement circulated by the GSE, which unusually did not specify the amount. This report in MyJoyOnline says it was 120% subscribed. According to FAB’s press announcement of the listing; “The oversubscription of the offer reflects the bank’s consistent financial performance underpinned by sustained profitability, balance sheet growth and continued investment in digital banking infrastructure.” According to the prospectus, the company had already received firm commitments from a list of pension funds who had pledged to buy 94m shares for a total of GHS 688.4m, or nearly 93% of the offer.

The sale shares include 37m shares sold by A.A. Global Investments which is selling out completely and 12m shares from AFIG Fund II, a private equity fund run by Advanced Finance & Investment Group (AFIG), which will still own 79.5m shares after the offer (21.35%), assuming the offer is fully subscribed.

The money from the subscription offer will be used GHS 57.3m for working capital and GHS 92.2m for regional expansion, while offer costs were due to be up to GHS 15.5m (2.09% of the sum raised) including GHS3.0m in regulatory fees (including GHS 2.0m to the GSE).

The prospectus said that the offer would open on 24 November and close on 4 December. The SEC was due to approve the offer results on 17 December.

Funds for growth and bank expansion across borders

First Atlantic Bank is a locally owned bank, which started business under the First Atlantic name in 1995. It is a full-service universal bank, delivering a comprehensive suite of financial products and services to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporates, public sector entities, and financial institutions. It delivers services through 35 branches, automated teller machines (ATMs), point of sale (POS) terminals, and a growing digital banking platform. It also acts as a custodian including to pension funds.

The listing announcement included: “The bank has prioritized technology-driven innovation, risk-management compliance and customer-centric product development to strengthen its competitiveness in Ghana’s banking sector”. FAB board and management thanked the regulators – Bank of Ghana, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Pensions Regulatory Authority and Ghana Stock Exchange – for their support.

“Looking ahead, First Atlantic Bank is expected to leverage its strengthened capital position to support business growth, deepen financial inclusion, enable its regional expansion plans and contribute to the development of Ghana’s capital markets, while delivering sustainable returns to shareholders.”

According to a report on BusinessDay Nigeria, Amarquaye Armar, chairman of FAB’s board, said: “The commencement of our journey toward becoming a publicly listed institution is a bold and strategic step for the bank. It reinforces our commitment to strong governance, sustainable value creation, and the pursuit of growth opportunities that will benefit our customers, shareholders, and communities.

Bank of Ghana pushes for listings

The regulator, the Bank of Ghana, is encouraging local issuers and investors to take advantage of the opportunities offered in the Ghanaian equities capital market.

According to statement Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama told the listing ceremony: “By taking this step, First Atlantic Bank is strengthening its capital base, broadening ownership, and contributing to the deepening of Ghana’s capital market. It reinforces confidence in the financial system and supports building a more transparent, resilient, and forward-looking financial sector.

“As Ghana’s economy grows and financial intermediation becomes more sophisticated, we expect more banks to access the equity market, strengthening links between banking and capital-market development. By 2026 and beyond, a more diversified ownership structure will enhance resilience, reduce concentration risks, and support a financial system aligned with national development objectives.”

BusinessDay Nigeria reports “The listing comes just a few weeks after the Bank of Ghana renewed calls for more lenders to list on the GSE to deepen liquidity and attract long-term investment.

“The renewed push coincides with improving sentiment in Ghana’s equities market following years of macroeconomic stress. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) has risen more than 318% over the past decade, reflecting gradual recovery and renewed trading activity.

“Yet participation remains limited. Out of Ghana’s 25 universal banks, only 11 are currently listed, restricting access to long-term equity capital… The GSE remains one of Africa’s smallest stock exchanges.” The GSE has 36 listings and FAB is its 12th listed banking stock. (GSE listings page is here).

The most recent listings on the GSE were: Atlantic Lithium in May 2024 (see London Stock Exchange announcement ) and Asante Gold Corporation in June 2022 (see GSE announcement). Both listed by introduction for a secondary listing in Ghana as they have primary listings elsewhere.

The newspaper quotes Ebenezer Ndoor, a Ghanaian-based economic policy analyst: “The GSE has long struggled with low liquidity and limited trading volumes.. Bringing more banks on board means more shares to trade, more investor participation, and ultimately a more vibrant market.”

He added that public listing imposes stricter disclosure, independent audits and accountability to shareholders. Improved governance standards in the banking industry would benefit depositors, investors and regulators.
The paper notes “sentiment is gradually shifting. After sharp depreciations in 2023 and 2024, the cedi emerged as Africa’s best-performing currency in the first eight months of 2025, helping to restore investor confidence and revive interest in Ghana’s equity market.”

The Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has called for greater investment in healthcare, describing the sector as productive national infrastructure essential for economic growth and human capital development.

Mr. Opong-Fosu made the remarks as a Special Guest at the 2nd World Bridges Conference on Industry, Trade and Health, held in Istanbul, Turkey.

In his address, he urged policymakers and investors to view healthcare not only as a social service but as a strategic driver of productivity and national development.

He highlighted the transformative role of healthcare financing and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in strengthening health systems across the world, praising Turkey’s city hospitals and health tourism model, which has positioned the country as a leading global medical destination.

Drawing lessons from other jurisdictions, Mr. Opong-Fosu referenced India’s targeted PPP arrangements, Canada’s availability-based financing models, and Rwanda’s policy-driven health financing framework as examples of innovative approaches that have improved healthcare delivery and sustainability.

Turning to Ghana, he noted that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) provides a strong foundation for access and equity but stressed the need for innovative financing mechanisms and strategic partnerships to support specialised and advanced healthcare services.

Mr. Opong-Fosu also called for deeper collaboration between Ghana and Turkey, particularly as Ghana seeks to position itself as a healthcare hub for the West African sub-region, leveraging trade, investment and technology transfer to strengthen its health sector.

He expressed appreciation to the conference organisers for the invitation and the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue at the intersection of health, trade and investment.

Bayern Munich thrashed Heidenheim 4-0 in the final Bundesliga match of 2025.

Two first-half goals from Josip Stanisic and Michael Olise helped Bayern on their way to a win that sees them end the year nine points above second-placed Borussia Dortmund.

Stanisic headed home from close range, with Olise also striking inside the box.

Luis Diaz increased Bayern’s lead in the 86th minute, heading in Stanisic’s cross, before Harry Kane rounded off the victory by slotting into the bottom corner in second-half stoppage time.

England striker Kane captained the side in the absence of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer who was out with a hamstring injury.

Vincent Kompany’s side have now been on top of the Bundesliga standings for an entire calendar year – a top-flight first.

Bayern’s nine-point lead at the top is the second-biggest margin ever at this stage of a season.

The league will resume after the winter break on Friday, January 9 when Eintracht Frankfurt host Dortmund (19:30 GMT).

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play videoThe Supercar Spectacle happened at the Borteyman Sports Complex

The Borteyman Sports Complex came alive on Sunday, December 21, 2025, as car enthusiasts and fans flocked to witness one of the biggest automotive events of the year.

The car show dubbed the Supercar Spectacle attracted some of Ghana’s most prominent personalities, including business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, former Ledzokuku Member of Parliament Bernard Oko Boye, entrepreneur Richard Nii Armah Quaye, and former Black Stars captain André Dede Ayew.

The highlight of the day was the exhilarating drifting displays. Skilled drivers slid their supercars with precision, thrilling the crowd with every controlled spin and screeching tyre.

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The excitement reached another level when Ibrahim Mahama took the wheel, showing off his drifting skills and leaving fans in awe.

Car lovers were treated to a dazzling showcase of luxury vehicles, with sleek BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, Audis, Lamborghinis, McLarens, and more lining the arena. Each car gleamed under the sun, drawing admirers who eagerly snapped photos and videos.

Fans from across the region turned out in large numbers, creating an electric atmosphere filled with cheers and applause. The combination of high-octane drifting, luxury cars, and appearances from Ghana’s elite made the event a celebration of both automotive excellence and star-studded glamour.

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MTN Ghana has marked 10 years of its Customer Soirée, popularly known as the Yellow Soirée, with a grand celebration at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, honouring customers whose loyalty and partnership have remained central to the company’s growth and success over the past decade.

The annual event brought together distinguished guests, valued customers, stakeholders, business partners, and members of the media for an evening of appreciation, engagement, and entertainment, aimed at strengthening the relationship between MTN Ghana and its customers.

Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, described the Yellow Soirée as a unique platform created to move beyond routine business interactions and connect with customers on a more personal level.

“This year’s soirée is especially meaningful because it marks a decade of shared moments, open conversations, and strong relationships built on trust and partnership,” Mr. Blewett said. “Our theme, A Decade of Joyful Connections – Celebrating You, reflects our deep appreciation for the customers who make everything we do possible.”

He explained that the initiative, introduced in 2015, was designed to create space for dialogue, feedback, and genuine appreciation, noting that customer insights gathered over the years have influenced improvements in MTN’s network quality, digital services, Mobile Money platform, and customer experience initiatives.

According to Mr. Blewett, every call, message, data session, and Mobile Money transaction represents trust placed in MTN by individuals, households, businesses, schools, and communities across Ghana a trust that continues to drive the company’s investments and innovation agenda.

On behalf of MTN Ghana’s Board of Directors, management, engineers, agents, customer service teams, and channel partners, the CEO thanked customers for choosing MTN and for their unwavering loyalty.

Highlighting a major milestone in 2025, Mr. Blewett announced the approval of the merger between Mobile Money Limited and Mobile Financial Services Limited, describing it as a strategic move that strengthens MTN’s foundation for innovation and positions the company to deliver safer, more inclusive, and more advanced digital and financial services nationwide.

He further disclosed that 2026 will mark MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary, assuring customers of continued investments in network expansion, improved coverage, faster internet speeds, and enhanced customer experience and loyalty programmes as part of preparations for the milestone celebration.

The Chief Customer Experience Officer of MTN Ghana, Jemima Kotei-Walsh reiterated the company’s gratitude to customers and stakeholders for their sustained support over the past decade.

“We recognize and sincerely thank our valued customers and stakeholders for their loyalty. This programme has run consistently for the past 10 years, and the theme A Decade of Joyful Connections captures the strong relationships we have built with our customers,” she said.

Ms. Jemima noted that MTN Ghana’s customers remain the backbone of the business and assured them of exciting loyalty benefits and customer-focused initiatives in the coming year.

“There is a lot to look forward to in 2026. We are hopeful that more customers will join our network, and as we approach our 30th anniversary in Ghana, we have many surprises lined up,” she added.

She reaffirmed MTN Ghana’s dedication to creating a more connected, inclusive, and digitally empowered society, while maintaining strong partnerships with customers who continue to fuel the company’s success.

The celebration itself reflected MTN Ghana’s appreciation for its customers. All attendees received gift parcels, while 50 randomly selected customers were rewarded with high-end devices including iPhones, Samsung smartphones, tablets, and other branded MTN souvenirs.

In a special highlight of the evening, customers who celebrated their birthdays on the same day were also honoured with birthday cakes and special MTN gifts, adding a warm and personal touch to the occasion.

The night concluded with dynamic musical performances from award-winning musician Kofi Kinaata, who thrilled guests with a selection of his popular hits, adding colour, energy, and excitement to the celebratory atmosphere.