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Cocoa crisis forces Ghana’s cocoa sector pivot

Cocoa sector pivot is at the centre of Ghana’s cocoa industry turning point, as President John Dramani Mahama urges the country to act decisively....

SSNIT Loyalty Programme to boost pensioner benefits

The SSNIT Loyalty Programme marks a significant shift in how Ghana’s pension system supports retirees beyond monthly payments. The initiative, announced by the Director-General...

Gov’t makes GH¢10 billion DDEP interest payment in major fiscal milestone

The Government of Ghana has successfully paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking a significant achievement in...

Mistral AI moves deeper into cloud infrastructure with acquisition of Koyeb

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI has agreed to acquire Koyeb in its first-ever acquisition, signaling a strategic push beyond model development and into...

Why Coca-Cola stock remains a strong buy in 2026

Coca-Cola stock continues to capture investor attention even 134 years after the company’s founding. While the beverage giant may not be synonymous with rapid...

Insider-owned growth stocks to watch now

Insider-owned growth stocks are drawing renewed attention as U.S. equity markets extend their early-year rally. With major indices posting solid gains and investors weighing...

Pinterest stock crash: Buy the dip?

The Pinterest stock crash has rattled investors after the social media company’s shares plunged more than 40 percent this year despite reporting largely in-line...

Bitcoin vs iShares Bitcoin Trust 2026 showdown

Bitcoin vs iShares Bitcoin Trust is becoming one of the defining investment debates heading into 2026. After a volatile stretch that saw prices retreat...

UK eVisa Nigeria rollout begins Feb 25

The UK eVisa Nigeria rollout marks a significant shift in how Nigerian travellers will enter the United Kingdom. From February 25, 2026, physical visa...

Global jobs gap threatens stability

The global jobs gap is emerging as one of the defining economic risks of the next decade. Over the next 10 to 15 years,...

Nigeria industrial policy 2025 targets factories and jobs

Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 has been formally unveiled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking a renewed attempt to reposition Africa’s largest economy as a...

Counder Conference 2026 puts Africa at center of global capital

Counder Conference 2026 has positioned Cape Town as more than a scenic host city. The three-day gathering brought together 500 investors, venture capital partners,...

South Africa unemployment rate hits five-year low

South Africa unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, offering cautious optimism for Africa’s most industrialised economy. According to the latest...

Cedi note abuse drains millions as Bank of Ghana steps in

Cedi note abuse is emerging as more than a cultural issue; it is becoming a serious fiscal and economic concern. From spraying money at...

SEC warns public against unlicensed Mekanism Marketing Investment Scheme in Ghana

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned the public against investing in Mekanism Marketing Ltd, describing the operation as an unlicensed and illegal...

Maroc Telecom reports US$760m profit in 2025 as earnings rebound

Maroc Telecom, Morocco’s largest telecommunications operator, reported a sharp rise in net profit to 6.97 billion dirhams (approximately $760 million) in 2025, reflecting a...