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Trade Minister calls for stronger SME financing to drive Africa’s economic transformation

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called for stronger financing mechanisms, improved trade facilitation and...

President Mahama reaffirms Ghana’s investment drive, calls for global investors to partner in Africa’s growth

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to positioning the country as a strategic investment destination and gateway to...

Government moves to revive cotton production in Northern Region to feed Ghana’s textile industry

The Government is stepping up efforts to revive large-scale cotton production in the Northern Region as part of measures to...

Government advances 24-hour economy with commissioning of Northshore Apparel

President John Dramani Mahama, together with the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Friday, August 28,...

Trade Minister inspects site for Cape Coast garment factory

The government’s drive to expand Ghana’s garment and textile manufacturing industry has taken another step forward with the inspection of...

Government moves to unlock Central Region’s trade and investment potential as Trade Minister opens Expo

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging the Central Region’s agricultural, tourism, industrial and human resource potential to drive...

Focus Electronic sets example in job creation, workers’ welfare – Trade Minister

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has commended Focus Electronic Company Limited for its contribution to...

2026 Civil Service Policy and Exhibition Fair opens as Trade Ministry showcases new policies and programmes

The 2026 Civil Service Week Policy and Exhibition Fair has officially opened at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the Ministry...

Trade Ministry, UNIDO explore Kaizen-driven industry and SME policy reforms

The Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Dr. Yuko Yasunaga, has paid a courtesy call on...

# Government declines MTN's GHS20 million donation offer for Ghanaian victims of xenophobic attacks The Government of Ghana has declined an offer by MTN Ghana to donate GHS20 million to support Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. In a press statement issued on August 26, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had become aware of media reports suggesting that MTN Ghana was preparing to make the donation. According to the Ministry, the reports attributed the announcement of the intended GHS20 million donation to an interview granted by MTN Board Chairman, Dr. Ishmael Yamson. The Government commended MTN for the offer but said it was unable to accept it. The Ministry explained that the Mahama Administration had made adequate provision for the ongoing evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians affected by the attacks. It said the Government's position had earlier been directly communicated to the MTN Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer when they called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), on August 14, 2026. The Government said it remains fully committed to providing humanitarian evacuation and reintegration financial support for every Ghanaian brought back from harm's way. The Ministry also assured the public that it would present a comprehensive account of the total cost of the evacuations after the exercise had been concluded, in the interest of transparency and accountability. It added that the Government would continue to create the best business ecosystem for all international brands operating in Ghana to succeed, irrespective of the country from which their businesses originated. “The welfare of all Ghanaians remains our utmost priority,” the statement said.

Government declines MTN’s GHS20 million donation offer for Ghanaian victims of SA xenophobic attacks

The Government of Ghana has declined an offer by MTN Ghana to donate GHS20 million to support Ghanaian victims of...

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Get the latest business news in Ghana from The Ghanaian Standard

Trade Minister calls for stronger SME financing to drive Africa’s economic transformation

President Mahama reaffirms Ghana’s investment drive, calls for global investors to partner in Africa’s growth

Government moves to revive cotton production in Northern Region to feed Ghana’s textile industry

Government advances 24-hour economy with commissioning of Northshore Apparel

Trade Minister inspects site for Cape Coast garment factory

Government moves to unlock Central Region’s trade and investment potential as Trade Minister opens Expo

Focus Electronic sets example in job creation, workers’ welfare – Trade Minister

2026 Civil Service Policy and Exhibition Fair opens as Trade Ministry showcases new policies and programmes

Trade Ministry, UNIDO explore Kaizen-driven industry and SME policy reforms

Government declines MTN’s GHS20 million donation offer for Ghanaian victims of SA xenophobic attacks

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