Ghanaian gospel musician Florence Obinim has reportedly taken steps to end her more than two-decade marriage to televangelist Bishop Daniel Obinim, amid renewed attention to tensions surrounding the couple.
Reports emerging on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, claim that Florence Obinim’s family has returned her “Tiri Nsa”, a traditional Ghanaian marriage token associated with a woman’s formal intention to end a marriage.
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The development was first brought into the public spotlight by Ghanaian media personality and blogger Ola Michael, who reportedly shared the claim in a video on Facebook. Both YEN.com.gh and Legit.ng have since reported on the development, citing Ola Michael’s account and an unnamed family source.
According to the reports, what has particularly drawn attention is the alleged response from Bishop Obinim’s family. The family is said to have accepted the returned token rather than rejecting it.
What is ‘Tiri Nsa’?
In traditional Ghanaian marriage customs, the return of a marriage-related token can be used to formally communicate an intention to end the relationship.
In this case, the reported return of Florence Obinim’s Tiri Nsa has sparked speculation that the couple’s marriage may be heading towards a formal separation.
However, there has been no publicly verified statement from Florence Obinim or Bishop Daniel Obinim confirming that their marriage has legally ended. The claims currently circulating are based on reports attributed to Ola Michael and an unnamed family source.
A marriage spanning more than two decades
Florence and Bishop Obinim have been married for reportedly 22 years and have three children together. The couple have also been prominent figures in Ghana’s charismatic Christian community, with Florence known for her gospel music and her involvement in her husband’s ministry.
The reported development comes after a period in which the couple had been the subject of public attention over tensions and exchanges surrounding their relationship.
Their subsequent relative silence had led some observers to believe the situation had eased, but the latest reports have reignited questions about the state of their marriage.
For now, the reported return of the Tiri Nsa remains the central development, with further confirmation from the couple or their families expected to clarify whether the traditional step will result in a formal divorce.
DORiSA Consult will host the second edition of its Monthly Business Advocacy Forum & Counseling Series on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with a focus on helping businesses build stronger teams, systems and leadership structures for sustainable growth.
The live online forum, scheduled for 7:00 PM GMT via Google Meet, will be held under the theme “Building Teams That Last: HR, Systems & Delegation for Sustainable Growth.”
The session will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, students and professionals for practical discussions on human resource management, delegation, governance, leadership and organisational systems.
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The organisers say the forum is designed to address a major challenge facing many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana: the transition from founder-driven operations to systems-driven businesses capable of sustainable growth.
Experts to lead discussions
The forum will be hosted by Dr. Doris Aryee, an HR Practitioner, Business Advisor and Lead Consultant at DORiSA Consult.
Speakers for the second edition include:
Mr. Casely Ato Coleman, Senior Fellow at IMANI Africa and Global HR Expert, who will speak on HR systems that drive performance.
Mr. Benjamin Akyena Brantuo, Government Relations Specialist at International Justice Mission, who will address governance and stakeholder relations for growth.
Dr. Nancy Erskine-Sackey, Lecturer in Marketing & Entrepreneurship at KAAF University, who will focus on people and market alignment.
Dr. Samuel Kodzo Senyoh, Certified Leadership Coach and Management Consultant, who will discuss leadership and effective delegation.
Dr. Cynthia Sena Kpeglo-Freiku, Executive Secretary of Vice Chancellors Ghana, who will speak on institutional leadership and sustainability.
According to the organisers, the session will be practical, interactive and counseling-focused, allowing business owners and professionals to identify team-related challenges and develop systems suited to the Ghanaian business environment.
Telecel Ghana has launched the 2026 edition of its annual Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) Month, with a renewed focus on helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses, adopt digital solutions and achieve sustainable growth.
Led by Telecel Business under the theme “Connect to Growth: Unlock More,” the month-long campaign will take practical business support, skills development, digital tools, market access and networking opportunities to SMEs across Ghana.
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Speaking at the launch, Acting Director of Enterprise Business at Telecel Ghana, Nii Lartey, said this year’s programme was deliberately designed to move beyond starting businesses towards helping them grow and remain sustainable.
“Starting a business is one thing, but growing, sustaining and turning it into a thriving business is where the struggle lies for many SMEs,” Mr. Lartey said.
He said Telecel Business had developed practical tools, knowledge, systems, connections and opportunities to help emerging businesses “level up.”
According to the Ghana Statistical Service, Ghana had more than 2.6 million business establishments as of March 2026, with about 92 percent operating as informal micro businesses.
Telecel Ghana believes the figures highlight the need to support more businesses to transition from small and informal operations into sustainable and scalable enterprises.
Telecel, GEA partner on Train-to-Scale initiative
As part of the SME Month activities, Telecel Ghana is partnering with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) on a Train-to-Scale initiative.
The free regional training programme will provide selected SME owners with practical training in business skills, mentorship, content creation and Telecel Cash Merchant operations.
Speaking at the launch, Head of MSME Development Directorate at GEA, Habiba Sumani, said digital inclusion was critical to achieving inclusive economic growth.
“When entrepreneurs can access reliable connectivity and understand how to use digital tools effectively, they are better able to reach customers, lower transaction costs, access information, build professional networks and participate more meaningfully in local and global markets,” she said.
She commended Telecel for recognising the important role SMEs play in Ghana’s development.
CEOs Unscripted to spotlight business realities
A major highlight of this year’s programme will be The CEOs Unscripted with Delay, an interactive conversation featuring founders of thriving businesses.
The session will explore the realities of building and scaling businesses, including mistakes, setbacks, technology choices and growth strategies.
Telecel said the initiative is intended to give entrepreneurs practical insights from business leaders who have experienced the challenges of growing successful enterprises.
SME Month expands beyond Accra
This year’s SME Month will also extend beyond Accra through the Telecel Business Runway, which will bring together existing SMEs, start-ups, financial advisers and investors in the Western Region.
The initiative is expected to create opportunities for entrepreneurs to build connections, access knowledge and explore potential avenues for growth and investment.
The Boss Plan takes centre stage
The 2026 SME Month is being championed by The Boss Plan, Telecel Business’ flagship product for SMEs.
According to Head of SME at Telecel Ghana, Alfred Neizer, the product is designed to support the digital transformation of businesses through high-volume, non-expiry data and voice bundles, alongside a built-in customer outreach and SMS marketing tool.
“As businesses grow, they need more data, better communication and simple ways to stay connected to their customers. The Boss Plan gives SMEs all three in one solution,” Mr. Neizer said.
He said Telecel’s objective was for entrepreneurs to adopt digital solutions, build valuable connections, access opportunities and improve the way they operate.
The 2026 SME Month builds on previous editions of Telecel’s SME-focused programmes, which have evolved to include capacity building, women-focused entrepreneurship, youth entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence training, business showcases, networking and digital business solutions.
SMEs across Ghana can sign up for the Boss Plan through the Telecel Play App or by dialing *5959#.
Accra, September 1, 2026 — Newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s waste management system following a tour of major waste management facilities in the Greater Accra Region.
The Minister said the review must cover the entire waste management value chain, including waste collection, transportation, transfer, treatment, recycling and final disposal.
Hon. Ayariga made the call on Tuesday, September 1, during a tour of key waste management facilities, including the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP), Achimota Waste Transfer Station, Jamestown Waste Transfer Station and the Kpone landfill site.
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The facilities visited included subsidiaries of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC). The tour also involved officials of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and formed part of the Minister’s early engagements to assess existing gaps and explore investment opportunities to strengthen Ghana’s sanitation infrastructure.
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He was accompanied by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Allotey, officials of the Ministry, representatives of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and other stakeholders.
Ayariga calls for overhaul of waste management system
Speaking after the tour, Mr Ayariga said the assessment had exposed significant weaknesses in the way waste is currently managed.
“There are clearly a lot of gaps in terms of the systems that we have for collecting and managing waste,” he said.
According to the Minister, the challenges begin at the household level, where different forms of waste are often mixed instead of being separated at source.
He said government would work towards introducing systems that encourage households to segregate waste and provide appropriate bins and receptacles.
“From the homes where the waste is generated, we don’t separate them. We must put in place a system for separating it right from the homes,” Mr Ayariga said.
He added that improvements were also needed in the transportation and transfer of waste.
“We must overhaul the system of transporting the waste to the transfer stations. We must bring the transfer stations closer to our communities.”
The Minister further called for treatment and composting facilities to be located closer to major population centres to reduce transportation distances and associated costs.
Infrastructure and technology already available
Mr Ayariga said Ghana already had access to much of the technology and infrastructure required to improve waste management, arguing that better organisation and coordination were now critical.
“The infrastructure, the technology to do all this is available. A lot of it is organisational,” he said.
He noted that the challenges observed in Accra were likely to be replicated in other major cities across the country.
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“What we’ve seen here, I believe, is just a microcosm of the infrastructure across the country.”
Government seeks investment in sanitation
The Minister said the tour would provide valuable information for government as it works to mobilise investment into the waste management sector.
He disclosed that the delegation included BADEA Vice President for Operations and Secretary General, Dr. Fatima Elsheikh, as part of discussions around possible financing for waste management infrastructure.
“This will serve as the basis for planning and seeking investment,” Mr Ayariga said.
He said government was interested in mobilising resources for the entire waste management chain, from collection and transportation to treatment and recycling.
Ayariga backs polluter-pays principle
Mr Ayariga also backed the polluter-pays principle, saying individuals and properties that generate waste should contribute fairly towards the cost of managing it.
“I believe in the principle of the polluter pays. If you pollute, you pay for the management of the pollution,” he said.
“Every property must pay its fair share of the cost of managing the waste.”
However, he assured residents that government would simultaneously work to make waste management more efficient and reduce the financial burden on households.
According to him, inefficiencies in the current system, including the long distances travelled by waste trucks and high operating costs for private waste collectors, contribute significantly to household waste collection fees.
“If we organise it well, we could reduce the cost per household of waste management by even 50 percent,” he said.
He also pledged greater accountability and transparency in the use of funds dedicated to waste management.
“We promise to be accountable. We promise to be efficient. We promise to be transparent, so that you see exactly how your resources are being used,” he said.
BADEA expresses readiness to support Ghana
Dr. Fatima Elsheikh said she was impressed by the government’s determination to improve waste management and stressed that the sector should be viewed not only as an environmental challenge but also as an economic opportunity.
“Waste is not about actual waste. It’s actually about employment opportunities that it gives to people, livelihood,” she said.
She also highlighted Accra’s importance as a major African commercial centre, noting that a cleaner and better-managed city would enhance its attractiveness.
“Accra is not the capital of Ghana only. It’s one of the hubs of Africa,” she said.
Dr. Elsheikh pledged BADEA’s willingness to support Ghana’s efforts to develop a more sustainable waste management system.
“We’ll be happy to contribute as a development bank,” she said.
The engagement is expected to inform further discussions on financing, infrastructure development and reforms aimed at creating a more efficient and sustainable waste management system in Ghana.
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled GH¢2.306 billion in outstanding obligations to bondholders affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), completing its mandatory payment obligations for 2026.
In a press release dated September 1, 2026, COCOBOD said it had paid GH¢2,306,202,372.09 to holders of bonds affected by the DDEP.
The latest payment forms part of the Board’s broader efforts to systematically settle its financial obligations and strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector.
COCOBOD payments reach GH¢2.68 billion in 2026
COCOBOD disclosed that an earlier coupon payment of GH¢376,325,910.09 was made in March 2026.
With the latest settlement, the total amount paid by COCOBOD to DDEP bondholders in 2026 has reached GH¢2,682,582,282.18.
The Board said the payments fulfil its mandatory obligations to affected DDEP bondholders for the year.
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GH¢162 million paid to non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders
The latest development follows the full settlement of GH¢162 million in July 2026 to holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.
According to COCOBOD, the July payment brought its outstanding obligations to the affected non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders to a close.
The Board said the payments collectively demonstrate its commitment to responsible financial management and the systematic settlement of its financial obligations.
COCOBOD added that the process forms part of the broader effort to strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance.
The Board also reaffirmed its commitment to its bondholders, investors, cocoa industry stakeholders and the general public as it continues efforts to improve the financial position of the cocoa sector.
Accra, August 31, 2026 — President of Afro-Arab Group, Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu, has cut the sod for the construction of a new 30-unit, three-bedroom housing project at Community 22 Annex in Accra.
The project, being developed by Afro-Arab Properties, will be named in honour of renowned Ghanaian broadcaster and musician Blakk Rasta.
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The development is aimed at making homeownership more accessible through a flexible payment plan. Prospective homeowners can start with GH₵10,000 and make gradual payments until they reach the required 40 per cent down payment.
After paying the 40 per cent, buyers can move into their new three-bedroom homes and pay the remaining balance over five years without interest.
As part of the package, homeowners will also receive a brand-new electric vehicle (EV).
Afro-Arab Properties says the initiative is not just about building houses, but about creating communities and providing people with a practical and affordable path to homeownership.
The company is inviting interested individuals and families to take advantage of the opportunity and secure their homes under the new payment arrangement.
The move will support the company’s efforts to explore asset tokenisation and make traditionally hard-to-reach investment opportunities more accessible to millions of Africans.
One Africa Securities Limited has secured admission to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana’s Virtual Asset Sandbox, building on its earlier admission to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Regulatory Sandbox in January 2026.
The dual sandbox participation marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to explore the responsible use of emerging technology within Ghana’s financial markets, while pursuing a broader ambition to expand access to investment opportunities across Africa.
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Under the SEC’s Virtual Asset Sandbox, One Africa Securities has been admitted to explore asset tokenisation and bonds within a controlled regulatory environment.
Separately, One Africa Securities was among six entities admitted to the Bank of Ghana Regulatory Sandbox in January 2026 to explore the tokenisation of Treasury bills, bonds and commodities.
Through the programme, participating institutions are contributing practical insights to the development and validation of proposed regulatory frameworks governing the exchange, custody, administration and issuance of virtual assets.
Together, the two sandbox programmes give One Africa Securities an opportunity to contribute market knowledge and practical experience as Ghana’s financial regulators develop frameworks for virtual assets and tokenised financial products.
“This is an important milestone for One Africa Securities Limited and reflects our commitment to responsible financial innovation,” said Edward Illiasu, Group Head of Fixed Income and Director, One Africa Securities Limited.
“Our participation in these regulatory sandboxes allows us to explore how technology can enhance financial markets while ensuring that innovation develops alongside regulation, trust and investor protection.”
Building More Accessible Financial Markets
Tokenisation is increasingly being explored globally as a way of making the issuance, administration and accessibility of traditional financial assets more efficient.
Major international financial institutions are also investigating the potential of tokenised assets and blockchain-enabled financial infrastructure. J.P. Morgan, through its Kinexys platform, has developed infrastructure supporting tokenised assets, while BlackRock has expanded its involvement in tokenised investment products.
For One Africa Securities, the focus is on applying technology to address practical barriers facing investors across the continent.
“Technology should ultimately solve a real problem,” said Norbert Dziwornu, Group Head of Innovation, One Africa Markets.
“For us, that means reducing friction, improving the investment experience and enabling more people to participate in financial markets. We are starting from Ghana, but we are building with the wider African opportunity in mind. Our approach is to innovate alongside regulation, not ahead of it.”
ChainOA: One Africa’s Next Step in Digital Investing
The company is also preparing to launch ChainOA (Chain One Africa), a digital investment platform designed to simplify access to real-world investment opportunities for millions of Africans, starting with Ghana.
Through ChainOA, users will be able to access investment opportunities across Treasury bills, bonds and commodities through a digital experience designed for the modern African investor.
The platform is expected to launch across major app stores in September 2026.
According to One Africa Securities, ChainOA represents the next phase of its broader mission to reduce traditional barriers to investing and make investment opportunities more accessible, beginning in Ghana and ultimately targeting the wider African market.
About One Africa Securities
One Africa Securities Limited is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a broker-dealer and is an authorised Primary Dealer and Bond Market Specialist in Ghana’s government securities market.
Ghanaian business executive and award-winning musician Opoku Sanaa has been appointed Head of Sales, Middle East & Africa at Roland Europe Group (REG), effective September 2026.
The appointment marks a significant new chapter in Sanaa’s international career, bringing together his extensive experience in business leadership with his longstanding passion for music.
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Sanaa announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post celebrating the beginning of his new role with the European headquarters of global musical instrument and audio equipment company Roland Corporation.
“I’m finally home,” Sanaa wrote in the post.
In his new position, Sanaa will oversee Roland’s sales operations and commercial strategy across the Middle East and Africa, working with distributors, retail partners, educational institutions, houses of worship and other key industry stakeholders.
His responsibilities will include strengthening Roland’s presence across the region, identifying new market opportunities and supporting sustainable commercial growth across some of the company’s key international markets.
Sanaa brings nearly two decades of international experience in sales leadership, business development, strategic planning, business intelligence and market expansion across Africa and the Middle East.
Prior to joining Roland Europe Group, he held senior commercial and leadership positions with internationally recognised organisations including Yamaha Corporation, Isuzu Motors and Daimler Truck.
During his corporate career, he has been involved in regional growth initiatives, pricing strategy, market development and commercial performance across multiple international markets.
Academically, Sanaa holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) in Ghana.
A career spanning business and music
Beyond his corporate career, Sanaa has established himself as an author, creative entrepreneur and professional bass guitarist.
He is the author of Passion, Persistence & Progress – Make the Dream Work, a book focused on leadership, resilience and purpose, drawing lessons from both the corporate and creative worlds.
His achievements in music have also earned him recognition within Ghana’s entertainment industry. Sanaa was named Instrumentalist of the Year at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
His appointment at Roland Europe Group therefore represents a notable convergence of two major areas of his professional life: business leadership and music.
As Head of Sales, Middle East & Africa, Sanaa will now bring his commercial expertise and understanding of the music ecosystem to Roland’s regional operations, positioning him to play a key role in the company’s continued expansion across Africa and the Middle East.
The 24-Hour Economy Authority has expressed support for efforts to position Ghana’s outsourcing and digital services sector as a strategic export industry, with the Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana (BOSAG) targeting 100,000 jobs through the sector by 2030.
The commitment emerged at the third High-Level Government–Industry Roundtable on Ghana’s Outsourcing Sector, hosted by eServices Africa Ltd (eSAL) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Held under the theme “Scaling Ghana’s Outsourcing Sector through the 24-Hour Economy: Infrastructure, Talent and Market Access for 100,000 Jobs,” the roundtable brought together government officials, industry leaders, development partners, investors and other ecosystem stakeholders.
Mr. Augustus Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor to the 24-Hour Economy Authority engaging in a Q&A session at the BOSAG High Level Government Industry Roundtable event
The discussions focused on how outsourcing and digital services can contribute to Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+), while helping the industry achieve BOSAG’s ambition of facilitating 100,000 jobs.
Government backs outsourcing as an export opportunity
A key participant at the event was Augustus Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor to the 24-Hour Economy Authority, who served as Guest Speaker and led an Executive Dialogue on developing Ghana’s next generation of outsourcing hubs.
Mr. Tanoh described outsourcing as a sector naturally aligned with the objectives of the 24-Hour Economy, given its ability to operate across global time zones while generating export earnings and employment.
He highlighted Ghana’s youthful workforce, strategic time zone, expanding digital infrastructure and investments in initiatives such as the One Million Coders Programme and the National AI Strategy as important foundations for growing the country’s global services industry.
According to him, outsourcing provides Ghana with an opportunity to “export talent without exporting people”, allowing young Ghanaians to provide services to international markets while remaining in their communities.
Simon Hochstein, Head of Component, Business/Invest & Cluster Focus, Invest for Jobs, GIZ, contributing to discussions at the BOSAG High Level Government Industry Roundtable event.
The Presidential Advisor also acknowledged the strategic importance of BOSAG’s proposed SERVE24 initiative and indicated the Authority’s willingness to work with BOSAG and industry stakeholders to examine how the proposal could fit within the broader 24-Hour Economy framework.
He further welcomed BOSAG’s participation in the development of the planned Ogua Tech Park through a formal collaboration framework.
BOSAG proposes SERVE24
BOSAG Chief Executive Officer David Gowu outlined the Association’s five-year strategic plan, which includes a target of facilitating 100,000 jobs through Ghana’s outsourcing sector by 2030.
Mr. Gowu said Ghana has a significant talent pool, with more than 138,000 graduates entering the labour market annually, while only a fraction are absorbed into employment.
He argued that the outsourcing sector offers one of the practical avenues for converting this talent into productive employment.
BOSAG estimates the global outsourcing and global business services market at approximately US$1.5 trillion, while Africa currently captures about 2.8 percent of that market.
The Association believes Ghana can compete more aggressively by leveraging its political stability, English-language proficiency, fibre-optic connectivity and growing outsourcing ecosystem.
Ghana already hosts international outsourcing companies including Teleperformance and Concentrix, alongside indigenous operators such as eSAL.
BOSAG says the sector has already created employment opportunities for more than 20,000 young people in Ghana.
Against this background, the Association proposed SERVE24, a dedicated services-export focus within the 24-Hour Economy framework.
The proposal seeks to use outsourcing and digital services to increase export earnings, attract investment and create sustainable employment opportunities in Accra and secondary cities.
eSAL announces Tamale expansion
The roundtable also highlighted the potential of Ghana’s secondary cities to become outsourcing hubs.
Kojo Hayford, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of eSAL and Board Chair of BOSAG, announced that eSAL plans to establish a new delivery centre in Tamale in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The centre is expected to position Northern Ghana as a gateway for serving Francophone West Africa and the Sahel region.
Mr. Hayford stressed the need to move outsourcing opportunities beyond Accra, arguing that Ghana has significant untapped talent across the country.
He also discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence, saying AI should be viewed as an enabler that can improve productivity while creating opportunities for workers to undertake higher-value tasks involving human judgement and empathy.
eSAL’s Impact Sourcing Programme Head, Nii Gogo, said the company has trained more than 3,000 young people through its work-readiness programme.
He noted that 55 percent of programme participants are women, with many coming from underserved communities and having previously experienced long-term unemployment.
GIZ highlights potential of secondary cities
Simon Hochstein, Head of Component, Business/Invest & Cluster Focus, Invest for Jobs, GIZ, described outsourcing as one of Ghana’s promising pathways for large-scale employment creation and economic transformation.
He highlighted collaboration between GIZ, eSAL and ecosystem partners to pilot outsourcing operations in Tamale.
According to the GIZ perspective presented at the roundtable, investments in talent development, ecosystem strengthening and targeted infrastructure could unlock opportunities outside Accra and distribute the benefits of the sector more broadly across Ghana.
24-Hour Economy Authority outlines support areas
Representatives of the 24-Hour Economy Authority outlined several areas through which the government’s programme could support export-oriented services.
These include:
Infrastructure development
Talent development
Investment facilitation
Energy interventions
Technology and outsourcing hubs
Particular attention was given to the planned Ogua Tech Park at the University of Cape Coast, which is expected to include a 3,000-seat BPO facility, student accommodation, training facilities and supporting infrastructure.
The initiative is intended to create an environment capable of supporting a globally competitive outsourcing industry.
Industry calls for stronger collaboration
During the Executive Dialogue, stakeholders examined how Ghana could connect investments in digital skills, artificial intelligence and the One Million Coders Programme more directly to employment opportunities within outsourcing and digital services.
The discussions also considered the readiness of Tamale and other secondary cities to host outsourcing operations.
Participants identified reliable electricity, high-speed internet, quality office space and access to skilled talent as critical factors in attracting outsourcing operators and international investors.
The role of indigenous Ghanaian outsourcing companies was also highlighted, with stakeholders calling for stronger public-private collaboration, targeted investment incentives and coordinated international promotion to position Ghana as a preferred outsourcing destination.
Aiming for 100,000 jobs
The roundtable concluded with broad alignment among government, industry and development partners on the potential of outsourcing and digital services to contribute to Ghana’s export and employment ambitions.
BOSAG maintains that coordinated investment promotion, talent development, infrastructure expansion and international market engagement can help the industry scale significantly.
With the proposed SERVE24 framework, the planned expansion into secondary cities and government support under the 24-Hour Economy, stakeholders see outsourcing as an increasingly important avenue for creating jobs, generating foreign exchange and strengthening Ghana’s position in the global services economy.
About BOSAG
The Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana (BOSAG) is the national industry association representing Ghana’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Global Business Services (GBS) sector.
The Association serves as a coordinating platform for industry players, government and development partners, with a focus on policy advocacy, skills development, investment promotion and large-scale job creation.
Its current strategic agenda is centred on facilitating 100,000 new BPO/GBS jobs by 2030 through coordinated investment, talent development, infrastructure enablement and international market engagement.
MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) is set to open MoMoFest 2026 in Berekum on September 4, combining music, culture and community engagement to promote wider, safer use of MoMo and digital financial services.
The two-day Revival Concert, scheduled for September 4 and 5 at Golden City Park, will feature Kweku Smoke and friends and mark the beginning of a three-week customer activation focused on MoMo App onboarding, cashless payments, merchant engagement and fraud education.
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The Berekum activation will combine pre-festival sign-up drives, festival-week customer experiences and post-festival follow-up, with the aim of moving customers from awareness to confident use of the MoMo App and other digital financial services.
According to MMFL, the initiative is designed to demonstrate how customers can use MoMo for more than everyday transfers and payments, including savings, insurance, credit and other financial services.
MoMoFest takes digital finance to communities
MoMoFest has developed into a nationwide platform for digital inclusion, taking MoMo directly to customers through concerts, traditional festivals, tertiary activations, merchant engagements and other community touchpoints.
Throughout the Berekum activation, customers and merchants will have opportunities to experience how MoMo can simplify daily transactions, support small businesses, expand access to financial services and make cashless payments more convenient.
Customer safety will also remain a major focus.
Participants will receive education on common fraud tactics, PIN protection, transaction verification and official reporting channels, reinforcing MMFL’s message that customers should not only “Do More with MoMo” but do so safely.
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Head of Marketing at MobileMoney Fintech LTD, Alfred Dowuona-Hammond, said the company wants to make digital financial services more accessible while ensuring customers understand how to protect themselves.
“Our goal is simple: to help every customer do more with MoMo, and do it safely. MoMoFest gives us a direct and engaging way to show customers how MoMo can support everyday payments, business transactions and access to more financial services, while helping them stay alert and protected.”
Following the Berekum opening, MoMoFest will extend its customer engagement to major music and cultural platforms, including the Asogli Festival, ShattaFest, Rapperholic and Made in Tadi.
These events will serve as additional opportunities for app education, cashless payments, merchant engagement and conversations around the safe use of digital financial services.
Partners support 2026 edition
The 2026 edition of MoMoFest is supported by Ecobank Ghana PLC, Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL), Ayo Ghana and MTN Business.
Their partnership is expected to contribute to bringing the MoMoFest experience closer to customers and communities across Ghana.
The initiative supports MMFL’s “Do More with MoMo” agenda by using entertainment, culture and commerce as practical gateways to digital financial adoption, inclusion and trust.
MMFL is inviting customers, merchants and festivalgoers in Berekum to participate in MoMoFest 2026, download the MoMo App, explore its range of services, embrace digital payments and remain vigilant against fraud.
