Gold and silver prices plunged further after a recent rally pushed both metals to record highs. Spot gold fell over 9% to $4,403 an ounce, while silver dropped 15% below $72. Analysts say the sell-off was triggered by Kevin Warsh’s nomination as US Federal Reserve chair, alongside profit-taking after weeks of parabolic gains.
Fuel prices are poised for a possible rise with industry projections pointing to increases across petrol, diesel, and LPG in
Ghana has urged African leaders to rally behind a bold push for $100 billion in annual climate adaptation and mitigation
Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has announced the appointment of Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chairman. He succeeds Mrs Freda Yahan Duplan, who has led the Board since 2020, marking a new phase in the Bank’s leadership and governance.
Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is reshaping the country’s energy and regional influence, boosting installed power capacity to 9.6 gigawatts and positioning Ethiopia as an emerging electricity hub in the Horn of Africa. Once mired in controversy, the project is now being framed by officials as a catalyst for industrial growth, regional power trade and long-term economic stability.
The Nigerian naira faces a new threat from Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for chair of the US Federal Reserve.
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has urged British investors to deepen their engagement in Ghana’s economy,
South African retail investors are increasingly seeking exposure to international markets, driven by a desire for diversification, liquidity, and advanced trading tools.
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The platform emphasizes strong compliance, mobile access, and professional-grade infrastructure, catering to a growing segment of sophisticated domestic traders.
Ghana’s bank NPLs fell to 18.9% in December 2025, down from 21.8% last year.
The Bank of Ghana says efforts to tackle bad loans and enforce stricter credit rules are ongoing.
Despite the decline, NPLs remain relatively high.
The Kenyan government has lifted the seasonal ban on the harvesting and trading of macadamia nuts, allowing activities to resume from February 2026.
