Ghana’s manufacturing sector must contribute 15% to GDP by 2030 – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has set a new national target to increase Ghana’s manufacturing contribution to at least 15 percent
Economy
Uvira sees a revival of trade and optimism following the reopening of the DRC-Burundi border.
After being closed for over two months, the border linking the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Burundi reopened
Burkina Faso’s bid for a 25% share in the proposed mega gold mine advances smoothly.
West African Resources Limited and Burkina Faso are navigating a careful middle ground between increased state ownership and private sector
Finance Ministry highlights falling inflation, stronger Cedi in 2025
The Ministry of Finance has outlined significant improvements in Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators, pointing to declining inflation, lower interest rates, and
Nigerians are set to own a share of Dangote’s fortune.
Aliko Dangote, head of the Dangote Group and Africa’s richest man, announced that Nigerians will soon have the chance to
Currencies across Africa are stabilising, yet everyday prices remain dollar-linked.
At the height of its 2024 currency turmoil, Nigeria’s inflation climbed past 30 per cent. Following exchange-rate reforms, the naira
Ghana climbs to 8th richest in Africa under Mahama – Labour Minister
The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has asserted that Ghana’s economic position on the continent has strengthened
TOR denies shutdown reports, targets 45,000 barrels per day output
The management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has dismissed reports that the refinery has shut down due to a
Gold Fields to exit Damang Mine in April 2026 as mine reverts to state
Gold Fields has confirmed it will formally give up ownership and operation of the Damang Mine on April 18, 2026,
Gold production drives growth in Burkina Faso, unlocking $33 million IMF support.
The International Monetary Fund has released approximately $33.2 million to Burkina Faso following the fourth review of the country’s Extended