BoG warns Middle East unrest could derail Ghana’s disinflation efforts.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has cautioned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could […]
Economy
Local manufacturing boost: Ghana moves to stop LPG cylinder imports.
Ghana intends to phase out imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in a bid to strengthen local manufacturing and
Govt may review fuel taxes if pump prices exceed GH¢15 – COPEC
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has indicated that the second fuel pricing window,
Ethiopia introduces fuel subsidies amid oil market turmoil caused by Middle East conflict.
Ethiopia’s government has introduced emergency fuel subsidies aimed at protecting households and businesses from the sharp rise in global oil
African economic growth threatened as oil prices surge
As oil prices remain high amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, its impact is increasingly filtering down into
Utility tariffs drop: Electricity down 4.81%, water down 3.06% starting April 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has announced a reduction in utility tariffs for the second quarter of this year, effective
Kagame announces plans for $6B nuclear energy program to boost Rwanda’s economic growth.
Rwanda plans to invest up to $6 billion in nuclear power plants as part of its long-term strategy to secure
DRC launches first gold refinery, set to produce 500–600kg monthly.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has inaugurated its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, a move aimed at enabling
Egypt prime minister defends fuel price hike
Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said Tuesday that his government had to raise fuel prices to make sure local production
US Pledges 1,000 Companies to Strengthen Trade and Create Jobs in South Africa
The United States is aiming to strengthen economic ties with South Africa by promoting American investment that could raise the