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Ghana imposes 10 year ban on raw rubber exports to drive local industry growth
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced an immediate 10 year ban on the export of raw natural rubber, in a decisive...
Ghana moves to acquire stake in offshore oil field owned by sanctioned Russian company
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation is reportedly advancing plans to acquire a significant stake in an offshore oil block partly owned by a Russian energy...
Ghana economy grows 7.7% in February 2026 as key sectors drive expansion
Economic activity in Ghana recorded strong expansion in February 2026, with the economy growing by 7.7% year on year, according to the latest Monthly...
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana appoints Xorse Godzi as new Chief Executive Officer
The Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has announced the appointment of Xorse Godzi as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, marking a key...
Ghana pension assets surge to GH₵108bn as regulator reports strong growth
Ghana’s pension sector has recorded significant expansion, with assets under management rising from ₵88 billion to ₵108 billion within just 12 months, according to...
Investor confidence returns as Treasury bill auction exceeds target by GH¢1.74 billion
Investor appetite for government securities appears to be strengthening as Ghana’s latest Treasury bill auction significantly exceeded its target, signalling renewed confidence in the...
GCB Bank joins corporate push to fund Black Stars World Cup campaign
GCB Bank PLC has become the latest corporate institution to support Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, by contributing to the country’s fundraising drive...
EU unveils €1bn Africa package as Ghana partnership signals deepening economic ties
The European Union has announced a €1 billion investment package for Africa under its Global Gateway Initiative, marking a significant milestone in its partnership...
Dangote targets Kenya for massive oil refinery as Africa’s energy ambitions scale up
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is reportedly considering Kenya as the location for a new oil refinery capable of processing up to 650,000 barrels...
Ghana earns rating boost as Fitch upgrades outlook and signals growing investor confidence
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating from B- to B with a Positive Outlook, marking a notable shift in international...
GloMeF warns ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ poultry programme could fail without urgent reforms
A growing debate is emerging around the government’s flagship poultry initiative, “Nkoko Nkitinkiti,” after the Global Media Foundation called for urgent reforms to prevent...
Kwahu Business Model shows Africa how to build lasting entrepreneurial success
The growing influence of the Kwahu business model is forcing many African policymakers and business leaders to rethink how entrepreneurship is developed across the...
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...
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