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Ghana’s NCA moves to remove NGIC’s 5G exclusivity clause to encourage competition

Ghana’s telecommunications regulator, the National Communications Authority (NCA), has initiated steps to amend the licence of Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC) in a move that could...

Eight Sleep raises US$50m at US$1.5bn valuation as sleep tech market heats up

Eight Sleep, a New York‑based sleep technology company, announced that it has raised $50 million in fresh funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, signalling...

U.S. Senate rejects measure to limit Trump’s war powers in expanding Iran conflict

The United States Senate has voted down a resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from continuing military operations against Iran without congressional approval,...

Government lays Community Service Bill before Parliament to reform criminal justice system

The Government of Ghana has formally laid the Community Service Bill before Parliament as part of a broader effort to reform the country’s criminal...

Decagon completes first tender offer at US$4.5bn valuation as AI support demand surges

Decagon, a fast‑growing artificial intelligence‑powered customer support company, has completed its first tender offer at a valuation of US$4.5 billion, marking a significant milestone in...

Tension at GCTU as Vice-Chancellor challenges alleged illegal removal in court

Accra, Ghana — A major governance dispute has erupted at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) following what many within the university community describe...

Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran targets U.S. bases across region

The already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran has dramatically intensified, entering its fifth day with a significant expansion of hostilities that now span...

Energy Ministry assesses fuel security amid Middle East crisis threatening global oil stability

The Ministry of Energy has initiated a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s fuel security in response to mounting global uncertainties tied to the escalating...

My old private jet is now an emergency ambulance for all Ghanaians – Ibrahim Mahama

Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has announced that his old private jet has been converted into an emergency medical evacuation aircraft to serve all Ghanaians...

NPA halts discounted fuel pricing by OMCs effective March 16

Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector is set for a significant regulatory shift as the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) moves to halt discounted fuel pricing by...

British International Investment moves to secure controlling stake in Zambeef to strengthen southern Africa’s food systems

The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), is progressing plans to acquire a controlling stake in Zambia’s largest agribusiness, Zambeef Products PLC,...

January records highest-ever air passenger load factor as global demand rises, says IATA

Global air passenger demand began the year on a strong footing, rising 3.8 percent year-on-year in January and pushing average load factors to a...

Baba Jamal wins Ayawaso East by-election

Baba Jamal of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been declared the winner of the Ayawaso East by-election, securing a decisive victory and maintaining...

South Sudan on the brink of full-scale war as UN warns leaders threaten peace

South Sudan is facing the ominous prospect of renewed widespread conflict, with the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warning that...

Starlink provides a fragile digital lifeline for Darfur’s displaced

In the dusty displacement camps scattered around Tawila, North Darfur, a small cluster of people sits in silent anticipation, eyes fixed on their phones...

Morocco and Finland deepen political and economic partnership

Morocco and Finland have taken significant steps to strengthen their bilateral ties, deepening cooperation across political, economic and strategic fronts in a series of...