NACOC to begin licensing for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) will soon begin implementing Ghana’s licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation, following Parliament’s […]
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Libya awards exploration licenses to foreign oil companies.
The move is part of efforts to attract major international energy firms back to the country and increase daily oil
Copper exports from Congo climb 10%, with Chinese firms spearheading the increase.
Copper exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo rose by almost 10% in 2025, strengthening its standing as the world’s
Senegal unveils a $100 million onshore oil and gas initiative following the cancellation of licenses from inactive operators.
Senegal’s state-owned oil company, Petrosen, plans to roll out a $100 million onshore oil and gas exploration program this year,
January sales in the used car market climbed to $800 million in South Africa.
Used-car sales in South Africa jumped in January 2026, extending the rebound recorded during 2025 and highlighting strong demand across
BoG advocates practical framework to support orderly listing of banks on GSE
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has called for the development of a practical framework
Africa’s biggest diamond producer plans to increase income taxes as the diamond boom loses momentum.
Botswana is considering increases to corporate and personal income taxes in an effort to offset declining diamond revenues and reduce
Richard Gyamfi claims COCOBOD intends to lower the cocoa price.
Richard Gyamfi, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s National Communications Team, has accused the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of
The 2026 Mining Indaba has kicked off in Cape Town with the theme “Stronger Together.”
Cape Town is hosting the 2026 Mining Indaba, which convened on Tuesday under the theme “Stronger Together.” The annual conference
Government moves to recover GH₵27.7m after audit exposes premix fund lapses
The government has initiated a recovery and reform campaign in the premix fuel sector, following the publication of an audit