Jospong Group calls for sustained waste management

July 9, 2026

• Ghana's economy expanded by 4.7% in April 2026, as reported by the Ghana Statistical Service's (GSS) Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG).
• This growth rate represents a slowdown compared to the 7.4% recorded in April 2025, though the MIEG index increased to 113.3.
• The services sector was the main driver, growing by 6.0% and contributing 61.7% of total growth, largely propelled by the Information and Communication subsector.
• The industry sector showed improvement, expanding by 4.0% (up from 1.1% in April 2025), primarily due to increased mining activities.
• Agriculture returned to growth, expanding by 1.7% after contracting by 6.9% in the previous year, supported by the crops and livestock subsectors.

July 10, 2026

• The National Association of Ghanaian Communities in Nigeria (NAGHACON) has expressed concern over the alleged destruction of assets belonging to Ghanaian-owned JonahCapital in Abuja, Nigeria.
• NAGHACON observed damage to JonahCapital's facilities at River Park Estate, noting that properties of other companies within the estate were untouched, despite an ongoing court case regarding ownership.
• The association warned that the dispute could strain Ghana-Nigeria relations if not resolved through legal channels and urged respect for the judicial process.
• NAGHACON cautioned against the dispute fueling hostility towards Ghanaians living and working in Nigeria, drawing parallels to xenophobic violence in South Africa.
• The group appealed to the governments of Ghana and Nigeria to intervene to ensure the safety of Ghanaians connected to the company and facilitate a peaceful, legal resolution, upholding strong diplomatic and economic ties.

July 13, 2026

• Barbara Quashigah is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and investment adviser exemplifying a new generation of African leaders operating across business, public policy, and community development.
• As Managing Partner of Nexus FTC Ltd, she connects investors, institutions, and governments, with a significant fundraising mandate for the Ecowas Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) to stimulate West African economic growth.
• She founded Ambar Quality Foods Ltd, focusing on agribusiness, food production, and exports, a key sector for Ghana's economic development, employment, and food security.
• Quashigah also established BAAQ Initiatives to empower women and youth through sustainable livelihood programs, reflecting a commitment to social and community impact.
• Her background includes strong public service influence from her parents and active involvement in the New Patriotic Party, aligning her political engagement with entrepreneurship and economic opportunity.