What began with a single 1kg sample of unrefined shea butter at the ITC SheTrades Commonwealth event in Liverpool has grown into a story of trust, resilience, and shared success. Through patience and empathy, OTI supported Mauritian entrepreneur Mayesha Paratian as she built her brand, Swin Natirel – Zil Moris, from its first small orders to a 200kg milestone shipment. This journey reflects OTI’s vision of ethical trade — proving that we don’t just move goods, we move lives.

Shea nuts must remain under the ownership and management of local producers. Ghana’s shea industry is at risk of being stripped of its heritage as multinationals push for control of raw materials. Government must go beyond banning exports: it must protect artisanal processors, ensure fair pay and dignity for women pickers, and preserve domestic ownership so that the wealth of shea stays with Ghanaian communities.

Africa’s fintech future is being written now. At the 3i Africa Summit 2026, over 3,000 innovators, regulators, and entrepreneurs gathered in Accra to demand one thing: Africa must own its digital infrastructure. From stablecoins to cross‑border payments, the message was clear — prosperity depends on building systems that keep wealth in African hands. Discover how Ghana’s new generation of entrepreneurs, regulators, and engineers are reshaping the continent’s financial destiny