Ghana leads call for $100bn annual adaptation finance
Ghana has urged African leaders to rally behind a bold push for $100 billion in annual climate adaptation and mitigation
Economy
Zenith Bank Names Charles Boakye Nimako as New Board Chairman
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.
Africa’s Largest Dam Positions Ethiopia as a Regional Powerhouse, Boosting Capacity to 9.6GW
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.
Naira faces tougher U.S Dollar Era under potential Fed Chair Kevin Warsh
The Nigerian naira faces a new threat from Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for chair of the US Federal Reserve.
Ghana’s economic reset agenda yielding results – Trade Minister tells UK investors
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has urged British investors to deepen their engagement in Ghana’s economy,
South African Traders Go Global as CoreProTrade Expands International Access
South African retail investors are increasingly seeking exposure to international markets, driven by a desire for diversification, liquidity, and advanced trading tools.
CoreProTrade, a regulated South African brokerage, offers access to CFDs across forex, equities, commodities, and indices without owning the underlying assets.
The platform emphasizes strong compliance, mobile access, and professional-grade infrastructure, catering to a growing segment of sophisticated domestic traders.
Bank NPLs Fall to 18.9% in December 2025, Still High – BoG
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.
Kenya Ends Macadamia Harvest and Trade Ban
The Kenyan government has lifted the seasonal ban on the harvesting and trading of macadamia nuts, allowing activities to resume from February 2026.
Kevin Warsh Nominated as Federal Chair in Place of Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump on Friday announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Chair of the US Federal Reserve, bringing to a close a five-month selection process marked by heightened tension and rare turmoil surrounding the central bank.
Court approves extension for OSP filings in SML trial
The High Court has allowed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) extra time to submit its disclosures in the ongoing SML case. The directive was given by Justice Francis Aponga Achiponga during a case management session.