Zimbabwe has eliminated 11 licensing mandates and merged scattered municipal authorizations into one permit as part of changes aimed at improving conditions for commerce, according to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube.
The adjustments target small and midsize operations plus established companies running multiple activities under a single roof, including bakeries, meat shops, dining establishments, and food production facilities. Some enterprises previously paid up to $2,300 just for food manufacturing authorization. Local governments will implement tiered pricing with a $500 ceiling, helping smaller ventures pay reduced amounts. Bottle outlets inside licensed retail spaces no longer need separate permits, while wholesale and retail...
A local government leader in Ghana has warned that legal measures may be used against legislators who skip district assembly sessions, citing one member's complete absence since taking office.
Napoleon Owusu Asante Ajei, who chairs the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District Assembly, said on Sunday that Representative Lawrence Kwabena Agyinsam has missed every gathering since his 2024 election victory. Ajei announced plans to apply Section 234 of the Local Government Act 936 if the pattern continues, noting that assembly members want explanations about power supply problems and allegedly selective distribution of parliamentary common fund money. He issued the warning at the body's fourth regular session in Hemang.
Separately, District...
Ghana's capital hosted what organizers called the planet's biggest walk dedicated to business ownership on Sunday as 5,000 participants gathered for an event highlighting innovation and economic opportunity across Africa.
The Global Entrepreneurship Festival brought together investors, policymakers and company founders from multiple nations to march through Accra under a theme promoting sustainable growth through private enterprise. Executive Director Joy Smart Francis called the procession a demonstration of purpose that represents courage and creativity in building economies and fostering stability. The walk emphasized youth development, gender equity, educational access and technology adoption while showcasing Ghana as an emerging...
The leader of the Ghana Federation of Labour has called on President John Dramani Mahama to remove or reassign Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, claiming he has not effectively pursued graft allegations against former government figures.
Abraham Koomson told listeners during a radio broadcast on Saturday that the Office of the Special Prosecutor has moved too slowly on major investigations. He suggested the agency was designed by ex-President Akufo-Addo to target political opponents rather than genuinely combat financial wrongdoing, noting that Martin Amidu was initially brought in for partisan purposes. Koomson argued that Mahama must overhaul the office to demonstrate commitment to his Reset Agenda and restore trust in...
A proposed 500-megawatt power facility using organic materials could transform economic prospects for Ghana's Oti Region by delivering consistent electricity to support round-the-clock industrial operations.
Simon Madjie from the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat told attendees at a Ghana Investment Promotion Centre event in Dambai that the installation would decrease dependence on conventional power sources while opening pathways for local commerce and job creation. Officials are partnering with traditional leaders in Damanko within Nkwanta North District to grow between 25,000 and 30,000 hectares of Napier grass as fuel for the generating station.
Nana Mprah Besemuna III, previously serving as head of the regional chiefs council, backed...
A legislator in Ghana has delivered on a two-year-old commitment by opening a three-room classroom building at Yodanu White Cross Basic School.
Member of Parliament Joycelyn Quashie funded the construction of the facility for Junior High School students who previously held classes outdoors. She began paying for materials with monthly portions of her salary before receiving help from other contributors. The building was finished in seven months. At a dedication event, Quashie thanked the District Chief Executive and partners while announcing plans for additional community improvements, including medical staff housing, a health facility, and a motor vehicle licensing office. She gave 10 tables and 10 chairs to the instructors after the...
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Ho-East Presbytery, has launched its annual youth camp in Ho-Kpodzi, calling on young people to focus on discipline, spiritual growth, and community service. The week-long camp, themed "Care for Creation: The Task and Mission of the EPCG Youth," gathers young members from across the presbytery for worship, training, and fellowship.
During the event’s opening, Synod Moderator Rev. CSP George Akoamoah Boateng (Rtd.) emphasized the youth’s role in shaping the future of both the church and the nation. In his sermon, he encouraged participants to strengthen their faith, embrace God's mercy, show compassion, and ensure their actions honor God. He stressed that the future of the church and...
The C-Quansah Foundation has completed a mechanized borehole for the Abowinim community in the Cape Coast Metropolis to address a long-standing water shortage. The project, led by lawyer and presidential staffer Charles Quansah, was officially launched on November 1, 2025, in the Taimesase Electoral Area. The new borehole will ease the daily struggles of residents who previously relied on unsafe water sources located several kilometers away.
During the ceremony, Quansah highlighted his personal connection to the project, recalling his own childhood experiences with water scarcity. He emphasized the project’s goal to reduce the burden on women and children who often spend hours searching for water. Beyond providing clean water, Quansah...
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo has criticized the controversial contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Ministry of Finance, and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), calling it a clear example of corruption and cronyism. He described the deal as part of the "create, loot and share" culture, pointing out that SML lacked the competence and capacity to carry out the revenue assurance services for which it was contracted.
Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints show on November 1, Domelevo also questioned the government’s decision to hire auditing firm KPMG to review the deal, arguing it was a waste of public funds. He insisted that such work should have been handled by the Auditor-General's office. He further noted...
