Business

Amazon pushes AI commerce frontier as AWS, Coinbase and Stripe build payment rails for bots

The next phase of artificial intelligence is no longer just about generating content or answering questions. It is about spending money. That shift is...

Ghana rises to 8th largest economy in Africa as GDP reaches $114.71 billion

Ghana has climbed to become the eighth largest economy in Africa after its Gross Domestic Product reached an estimated $114.71 billion, marking a notable...

Chinese firm targets Ghana’s first lithium mine in US$210m Ewoyaa takeover deal

A major shift is underway in Ghana’s emerging lithium industry as Chinese mining giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt moves to acquire Australian-listed Atlantic Lithium in...

Nigeria Data Breaches Rise as Cybersecurity Threats Intensify in 2026

Nigeria's growing digital economy is facing increasing pressure from Nigeria data breaches and rising cyber threats after new reports revealed that more than 281,500...

Ghana Digital Finance Expansion Drives New Era of Cross-Border Financial Services

Ghana’s digital finance expansion is moving beyond mobile payments into digital credit, embedded finance, and cross-border financial services, reshaping trade, SMEs, and financial inclusion...

Saleh Mamman fraud conviction deepens scrutiny on Nigeria’s public sector accountability

The Saleh Mamman fraud conviction is becoming one of the most significant anti-corruption rulings involving Nigeria’s former cabinet officials in recent years. The Federal...

US and Ghana sign debt deal as Washington pushes for repayment and investor confidence

The United States and Ghana have signed a bilateral agreement to restructure Ghana’s sovereign debt owed to the Export-Import Bank of the United States,...

‘Africa is losing billions from cocoa’ – Kufuor calls for urgent shift into manufacturing

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has issued a strong warning that Africa continues to lose significant economic value from its cocoa industry due to...

Ghana backs continental digital trade corridor to boost cross border commerce

Her Excellency Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has affirmed Ghana’s readiness to collaborate with other African countries to pilot a continental digital trade corridor, a move...

Trafigura joins battle for Natref refinery stake as South Africa’s energy sector heats up

Global commodities trading giant Trafigura has entered a competitive race to acquire a minority stake in South Africa’s Natref refinery, intensifying interest in one...

Crypto ETF adoption accelerates integration between traditional finance and digital assets

Crypto ETF adoption is rapidly transforming how investors access digital assets, marking a structural shift in global financial markets. As institutional investors deepen their...

Small cap insiders signal shifting valuation opportunities in the U.S. equity markets

The small cap insiders pattern observed across the U.S. equity market is increasingly becoming a focal point for investors seeking growth beyond large-cap dominance....

Ghana inflation rise signals renewed price pressures and policy uncertainty

Ghana inflation rise is beginning to reshape the country’s economic outlook, as April 2026 data shows a shift away from the steady disinflation trend...

Bank of Ghana policy solvency concerns raise critical questions about monetary credibility

Bank of Ghana policy solvency is emerging as a central issue in assessing the country’s monetary stability, shifting attention away from headline losses toward...

Iraqi oil rerouting via Syria signals strategic shift in regional energy logistics

The Iraqi oil rerouting via Syria marks a significant shift in how energy flows are being managed in the Middle East. As maritime routes...

Precious metals investment outlook as Gold and Silver surge on US-Iran peace signals

Precious metals investment outlook is rapidly shifting as gold and silver prices surged following reports of a possible easing in tensions between the United...