Ama Twum-Amoah of the African Union Commission has warned that AfCFTA cannot succeed without free movement of people. She said mobility is crucial for economic growth, innovation, and empowering women in cross-border trade.
President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to prioritise road and rail infrastructure, warning that weak transport networks continue to raise business costs and hinder trade across the continent. He said stronger transport links are critical to making intra-African trade more affordable and fully realising the goals of the AfCFTA.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by
Founded in 2014, the privately held firm is repositioning to address Africa’s growing food security pressures while capitalising on rising demand for digital infrastructure driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company has already invested about $300 million in land acquisitions and asset-backed projects across the continent, with further funding to be deployed through partnerships and public–private collaborations with African governments.
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that Africa’s pursuit of true sovereignty remains severely constrained by what he terms a “triple dependency” on external forces for security, social services, and the extraction of critical minerals.
The Ministry of Justice has revealed plans to reintroduce the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act to strengthen the legal framework for
Ghana has moved to capture greater value from its gold sector by launching local refining operations for artisanal and small-scale miners.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa defended the country’s land reform, saying reclaimed land from colonial settlers was returned to Zimbabweans despite triggering decades of international sanctions. The government has pledged $3.5 billion to compensate displaced white farmers but has struggled to meet payment deadlines.
The Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has warned that DV plates are not intended for regular use on public roads and should only be used for testing and official purposes.
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.
