South Africa Eyes $2.5 Billion Hemp Sector by 2040
South Africa may develop a domestic industrial hemp industry valued at roughly $2.5 billion by 2040, according to a recent […]
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US, UK, China, And Four Other Countries Join Forces To Pressure Ghana Over Planned Gold Royalty Hike
Ghana’s push to earn more from its own gold is running into a wall of international resistance — and the
GRA Customs seizes 560 suspected galamsey engines at Tema Port
Officers of the Preventive Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have intercepted and seized 560 changfang diesel
Charcoal, plantain, and school fees drive Ghana’s 3.3% inflation in February
Charcoal, plantain, and school-related costs were the biggest drivers of Ghana’s inflation in February 2026, even as overall price pressures
Cocoa farmers yet to be paid despite GH¢855m release — Minority
The Minority in Parliament is lamenting delays in the payment of cocoa farmers despite a reduction in the producer price
Record inflation levels can be attributed to prudent management of economy – BoG Governor
Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, says Ghana’s record low inflation levels reflect prudent management of the economy,
Zimbabwe fast-tracked ban over lithium export rush
Zimbabwe fast-tracked the entry of a ban on raw lithium exports last week after mining companies engaged in an “unacceptable
Inflation falls to 3.3% in February, lowest since 2021 rebasing
Ghana’s inflation rate fell further to 3.3 per cent in February 2026, down from 3.8 per cent in January and
Aliko Dangote plans to enter steel, power, and ports in industrial expansion.
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual and head of the Dangote Group, has announced new initiatives to grow into steel production,
Middle East conflict impacts Africa’s largest refinery and drives up crude and gantry prices
The Dangote Refinery, the world’s biggest single-train refinery, is preparing for higher fuel prices after an increase in gantry costs.