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Ghana start-up funding reaches $56m

Ghana start-up funding reached US$56 million in 2025, positioning the country eighth in Africa by total capital raised and fifth by deal volume for...

Bitcoin claws back to US$70,000 as cooling inflation reignites crypto rally

Bitcoin climbed back above US$70,000 this week after U.S. inflation figures showed cooling price pressures, reigniting investor optimism and stabilising markets following a sharp...

South Africa Afreximbank partnership signals growth shift

The newly formalized South Africa Afreximbank partnership marks a significant turning point in the country’s economic strategy, signaling a deeper commitment to industrial expansion,...

Cedi depreciation drives fuel price increase

A new fuel price increase is set to take effect, today, February 16, as oil marketing companies adjust pump prices in response to currency...

Ghana economic vulnerability risks return

Fresh warnings about Ghana economic vulnerability underscore the fragile balance between recovery and risk in the country’s macroeconomic outlook. While inflation, foreign exchange stability,...

T-Bills oversubscription signals falling rates

A sharp T-bills oversubscription at the latest government auction is sending a strong signal about investor confidence and the direction of interest rates in...

Ghana 8th largest economy in Africa by 2026

Ghana is projected to rank as the Ghana 8th largest economy in Africa by 2026, with an estimated Gross Domestic Product of about $113.49...

E-Commerce growth turns digital trade into tax target in Cameroon

Cameroon’s rapidly growing e-commerce sector has become a new focus for policymakers seeking to expand the national tax base and modernise revenue collection. Online...

USDA Grain and Feed 2025 Report highlights how strong consumer preference continues to drive foreign rice imports despite rising domestic production.

The United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) in its Grain and Feed 2025 Report has highlighted sustained growth in rice imports in several West African...

Lift export bans to ease food glut and protect farmers’ incomes – Dr. Gideon Boako

Dr. Gideon Boako, a financial economist and Member of Parliament for Tano North, has urged the government to reconsider current agricultural export bans, arguing...

Crypto industry unveils its own stablecoin principles to push back against Wall Street bankers’ stance on U.S. legislation

A major policy battle is unfolding in Washington as the crypto industry pushes back against traditional Wall Street bankers over how stablecoins should be...

IMF chief urges North Africa to deepen Africa-Europe trade links to boost growth potential

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has emphasised the pivotal role that deeper economic integration between North Africa, Europe,...

Apple AI growth outlook lifts price target

A renewed Apple AI growth outlook is shifting investor attention away from short-term cost pressures and toward the tech giant’s longer-term earnings power. While...

Side hustle transition reshapes modern work

The global workforce is undergoing a structural shift as more employees embrace the side hustle transition, a gradual move from salaried employment to business...

Automated forex trading systems redefine retail investing

The rise of automated forex trading systems is reshaping how retail traders participate in the $7.5 trillion-a-day currency market. Once the preserve of global...

Rising transport costs: The hidden toll on workers and students

The rising transport costs in Ghana are quietly reshaping the daily lives of workers and students, creating economic and social pressures that extend far...