Ghana and Zambia have signed a historic visa waiver agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel freely without visas. Announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during President Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, the move is expected to boost trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchange.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern over the low participation of African SMEs in export trade, noting that fewer than 20 per cent engage in cross-border business. She said financial, regulatory and structural barriers continue to limit the involvement of women and young people, slowing regional trade, industrial growth and job creation across the continent.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry says Ghana has secured a major reprieve in its trade relationship with the
MPact, a major South African paper and plastics manufacturer, has announced plans to proceed with retrenchments as it contemplates closing
The Trump administration will pull 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, scaling back the deployment tied to Operation Metro Surge
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of a digital system for fish import licensing to improve regulation and support
Nigeria is advancing its abundant natural gas resources as a key driver of Africa’s industrial development and energy transition, amid
Africa’s reliance on imported petroleum products is draining resources needed for local capacity building and industrial growth, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has said, stressing that retaining energy value within the continent could be economically transformative
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty framework, describing it as a continuation
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is confident the three-day partial U.S. government shutdown is coming to an end. He has secured enough support for a procedural vote to reopen most federal agencies, despite Democrats refusing to assist and some resistance within his own party. Negotiations continue on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, including new immigration enforcement measures.
