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Enterprise Spotlight announces 24 finalists in national entrepreneurship challenge

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Enterprise Group PLC and Springboard Road Show Foundation have unveiled 24 finalists in a nationwide entrepreneurship competition for Ghanaian entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40. The initiative offers a GHȼ500,000 prize pool, business mentoring, and support, with 60.9% of applications from female-led businesses and 7.9% from enterprises owned by persons with disabilities.

Why it matters

Enterprise Spotlight's 24 finalists competing for GH¢500,000 in prizes reflects growing entrepreneurship momentum, with 60.9% of applications from female-led businesses and 7.9% from PWD-owned enterprises.

6 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

Business

  1. Enterprise Spotlight announces 24 finalists in national entrepreneurship challenge

    Enterprise Group PLC and Springboard Road Show Foundation have unveiled 24 finalists in a nationwide entrepreneurship competition for Ghanaian entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40. The initiative offers a GHȼ500,000 prize pool, business mentoring, and support, with 60.9% of applications from female-led businesses and 7.9% from enterprises owned by persons with disabilities.

    6 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Ghana plans structured diaspora bonds backed by remittance securitisation

    Ghana's policymakers are exploring securitised remittance flows and guarantees to attract diaspora bond investment, shifting overseas transfers from consumption toward long-term infrastructure and financial assets. Remittances reached US$7.8 billion in 2025, nearly four times annual FDI and roughly six percent of GDP.

    2 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Ghana's economy projected to grow 4.6–5.9% in 2026

    A new report by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France and Ipsos forecasts Ghana's real GDP growth between 4.6 and 5.9 percent by year-end 2026, as the economy shifts from crisis management toward stabilization and recovery. The forecast depends on fiscal discipline and completion of debt-restructuring efforts, with inflation expected to stabilize within a 6 to 10 percent target band.

    3 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

  4. Bankability, not funding, limits women entrepreneurs' access

    Stanbic Bank Ghana's Head of Women Banking stated that the main barrier to finance for women entrepreneurs is not access to funds, but their readiness to qualify for support. Many women-owned businesses lack proper registration, documentation and governance systems, making it difficult for banks to onboard them.

    4 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

  5. Old Mutual launches Legacy Transition Plan funeral insurance product

    Old Mutual Ghana has introduced the Legacy Transition Plan, an insurance product offering families between GH¢20,000 and GH¢300,000 in benefits with inflation-proof coverage that escalates automatically at 10 per cent per annum up to GH¢500,000, no medical examination required, and renewable every five years.

    5 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

  6. Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards 2026 honours 30 business leaders

    The 16th Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards ceremony in Accra honoured about 30 top entrepreneurs and entrepreneur-supportive companies for contributions to Ghana's socio-economic development through job creation and enterprise growth. The event highlighted entrepreneurship as a catalyst for economic transformation, with keynote speaker Prince Kofi Amoabeng urging entrepreneurs to innovate with intention and reform operations to improve customer value.

    5 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →

Society

  1. Ghana's digital health surge exposes youth to rights risks

    A new national policy brief from the Digital Health and Rights Project warns that Ghana's digital health ecosystem is expanding faster than its legal and regulatory protections, leaving young people increasingly exposed to online abuse, data privacy violations, misinformation and systemic exclusion despite their growing reliance on digital platforms for health information and services.

    6 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Culture

  1. DJ Bridash and E.L perform in London to diaspora and international crowds

    Ghanaian DJ Bridash opened a live show with E.L at The Camden Assembly in London on May 2, blending Afrobeats, hip hop and African hits. E.L performed tracks including Koko, Obuu Mo, Mi Naa Bo Po and Shelele, with Bridash's performance drawing praise from the audience and highlighting Ghanaian music's growing global reach.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. E-Money rewards Carter Efe N50m after boxing victory

    Socialite E-Money honoured his pledge to reward comedian Carter Efe with N50 million after defeating singer Portable via unanimous decision at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event in Lagos.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  3. Kanye West to perform in Albania despite controversy

    US rapper Kanye West is set to perform in Tirana, Albania on July 11, according to the country's Culture Minister, despite recent cancellations of his scheduled appearances in London and Poland due to his controversial comments promoting Nazism and antisemitic remarks. A special structure accommodating 60,000 people is being built for the concert.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  4. Gospel artiste Joe Mettle explains absence from awards ceremony

    Ghanaian gospel musician Joe Mettle has disclosed that his absence from this year's Telecel Ghana Music Awards is intentional and personal. He recounted a previous awards experience where a ticketing technical issue prevented him from accessing the venue and receiving awards in person, and said he is now in a place where he needs quietness.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  5. Gospel artist Sonnie Badu was homeless in London when he wrote breakthrough song

    Ghanaian gospel artist Sonnie Badu revealed he was homeless and sleeping in cars in London when he wrote his breakthrough worship song Baba (also known as Open the Floodgates). Badu said he prayed for one life-changing song after advice from his mentor Lionel Peterson, who told him that a single powerful song could transform his life and ministry.

    5 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Sport

  1. Newcastle United defeats Brighton in managerial boost

    Newcastle United returned to winning ways against Brighton, with goals from William Osula and Burn in the first half, though Brighton scored through Jack Hinshelwood in the second. Manager Eddie Howe faced scrutiny following a run of nine defeats in 12 league matches before the victory.

    6 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  2. Barcelona edges Osasuna 2–1, inches toward LaLiga title

    Barcelona moved to the brink of retaining the LaLiga title after Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored late goals in a 2–1 victory at Osasuna. With four games remaining, Barca top the table on 88 points.

    6 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  3. Mainoo's winner seals Manchester United Champions League return

    Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 5-0 at Old Trafford, confirming United's qualification for the Champions League after a two-year absence.

    6 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  4. Arsenal beats Fulham 3-0, moves six points clear

    Arsenal defeated Fulham at Emirates Stadium with goals from Viktor Gyokeres (twice) and Bukayo Saka, moving six points clear at the top of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta rested key players ahead of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final second-leg against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

    6 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  5. Ghana dominates 2026 African Armwrestling Championship with 149 medals

    Ghana won the 2026 African and Para Armwrestling Championship at home, topping the medals table with 52 gold, 63 silver and 34 bronze medals (1,262 points), ahead of Benin in second and South Africa in third.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online →

  6. Florence Boakye Mensah wins gold, silver at African Armwrestling Championship

    Ghana's Florence Boakye Mensah won gold and silver medals in the Women's 80kg+ Masters category at the 2026 African and Para Armwrestling Championship at Borteyman, securing qualification for the 2027 African Games in Cairo. Mensah, who previously won gold at the championship in Abuja, faced rival Sandra Ndukwu of Nigeria in a closely contested bout.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

World & Region

  1. King Charles launches space debris tracking project in Bermuda

    King Charles visited a UK Space Agency observatory in Bermuda and launched Project Nova, which will install a network of telescopes across five sites to track space debris such as old satellites and rocket stages. His Sustainable Markets Initiative, which promotes private sector sustainability including in the space industry, has been closely involved in the £40m project.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Kenya floods and landslides kill 18 people

    Kenya's national police service confirmed 18 deaths from flooding and landslides following heavy rains in central and eastern counties, with the country's March to May rain season reaching its peak.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. US warns shipping firms against paying Iran Strait tolls

    The US Office of Foreign Assets Control has warned that shipping companies could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that payments could take multiple forms including cash, digital assets, or in-kind transfers. Iran, which has severely limited traffic through the strait since February, says it has begun collecting tolls from ships navigating the waterway.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Taiwan president reaches Eswatini after cancelled April trip

    Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan's sole African diplomatic ally, days after his government said an earlier trip had been cancelled due to China pressuring African countries to deny his aircraft overflight rights. The unannounced visit followed careful diplomatic arrangements, and China characterised it as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

    6 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  5. Russian strikes kill 10 in Ukraine amid mutual drone warfare

    Russian drone and missile strikes killed 10 people and injured at least 76 across five Ukrainian regions over the past day. Ukraine's military said Russia fired a ballistic missile and nearly 270 drones, most of which were intercepted, while Ukraine struck Russian oil infrastructure including an oil terminal and vessels near Novorossiysk and in the Leningrad region.

    6 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  6. China blocks US sanctions on five Chinese refineries buying Iranian oil

    China's Ministry of Commerce issued a "prohibition order" to block US sanctions placed on five Chinese refiners accused of purchasing oil from Iran, calling the American measures a violation of international law and ordering the sanctions not be recognized or enforced.

    6 hours ago · The Chronicle →

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