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 […]
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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
Government launches digital payslip system for public sector employees
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has rolled out a new electronic payslip system for all government employees on the
Inflation in Uganda remains below target, prompting the central bank to keep interest rate at 9.75%.
Uganda’s central bank has held its main interest rate steady for the sixth consecutive meeting, pointing to global economic risks
Angola plans major diamond investments with UK mining firm
Efforts are underway for Angola to secure a 20% to 30% shareholding in De Beers, the global diamond powerhouse owned
The Ministry of Agriculture and AAK sign MoU to promote value addition in the shea industry.
AAK Ghana Limited (AAK) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA)
Ghana affirms commitment to ethical deployment of AI in military and security operations
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in military and security operations, stressing the need for human oversight and respect for international law. The assurance was given at the 2026 Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in Spain, where Ghana endorsed global efforts to regulate AI deployment in defence and security to promote peace and protect human dignity.
AU: free movement is essential for AfCFTA to open its full potential
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.
Dubai firm invests $1.6bn to power Africa’s AI data centres and agribusiness expansion
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.
Ghana Starts Gold Refining, Boosting Resource Sovereignty
Ghana has moved to capture greater value from its gold sector by launching local refining operations for artisanal and small-scale miners.