Iran war oil price shock threatens to disrupt African economies
As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran widens across the Middle East, it threatens to disrupt recent […]
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
GSE achieves GH₵250 billion market value, reaching a quarter-trillion landmark.
Trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange closed on an upbeat note on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with MTN Ghana leading
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,
Chinese battery manufacturers are bearing the impact of Zimbabwe’s ban on lithium exports.
China’s battery producers are facing the fallout from Zimbabwe’s unexpected halt on lithium concentrate exports, a decision that has unsettled
Ibrahim Mahama lands $205m financing to expand Gold Fields partnership.
Stanbic Bank Ghana, in collaboration with its parent company Standard Bank of South Africa, has finalized a significant financing deal
European markets drop 3% amid escalating Middle East tensions
European equities opened sharply lower on Tuesday as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East continued to unsettle global investor
Gov’t to issue long-dated domestic bonds following expiration of DDEP restrictions – Dep Finance Minister
Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has revealed that the government will soon initiate the issuance of long-dated domestic
Nigeria’s foreign reserves surge 772% to $34.8 billion, surpassing total gross stock for 2023
Over the last two years, Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have grown significantly, with net holdings increasing more than seven times