China’s property market is expected to face a steeper downturn this year
S&P Global Ratings has cut its forecast for China’s property sales in 2026, just two months into the year. On […]
Economy
Namibia says it wasn’t notified of TotalEnergies and Petrobras deal for offshore licence
Namibia has slammed an offshore exploration deal between TotalEnergies and Petrobras in the Luderitz basin, saying the government has not
We are working to pay cocoa farmers’ arrears, exploring new funding model – COCOBOD
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Randy Abbey, says the Board is working with the Ministry
Corporate Nigeria defies high interest rates with N1.6 trillion CP issuances in 2025
Despite a restrictive monetary environment and historically high borrowing costs, Nigerian corporates raised a total of N1.61 trillion in commercial
No final ruling on GN Bank licence yet – Groupe Nduom
Groupe Nduom has rejected claims that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has conclusively ruled out the restoration of GN Bank’s
Nigeria’s industrial sectors get a boost as Finceptive clears ₦3 billion Series 1 CP
Finceptive Limited has successfully redeemed its ₦3 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper, reinforcing its track record in Nigeria’s debt markets. The funds supported trade and supply chain finance across Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, and FMCG sectors, highlighting the company’s role in strengthening Africa’s industrial value chains.
Fragmentation, rather than sovereignty, is Africa’s biggest obstacle
Ace Anan Ankomah has urged African nations to overcome internal divisions and take control of their economic and technological future. He warned that self-imposed fragmentation, not independence, continues to hold the continent back, and called for unity, innovation, and self-reliance as drivers of sustainable growth.
Mahama calls for transport investment to reduce business costs across Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to prioritise road and rail infrastructure, warning that weak transport networks continue to raise business costs and hinder trade across the continent. He said stronger transport links are critical to making intra-African trade more affordable and fully realising the goals of the AfCFTA.
Ghana to exit IMF programme with dignity, not as supplicant – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by
Ghana sets ambitious target to build foreign reserves beyond $20bn by 2029 – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana aims to increase its foreign reserves beyond $20 billion by 2029, signalling