Zimbabwe cabinet agrees plan to extend president’s term to 2030
Zimbabwe’s cabinet on Tuesday approved sweeping changes to the constitution as part of a bid to extend 83-year-old President Emmerson […]
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New VAT regime will not increase consumer prices — GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has pushed back against concerns that the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime will lead
Ethiopian Airlines beats revenue target for first half of fiscal 25/26
Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding
President Mahama to hold emergency Cabinet meeting on cocoa sector challenges — Kwakye Ofosu
President John Dramani Mahama has scheduled an emergency Cabinet session for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to address all the issues
Lawyer indicted for reportedly cheating a US-based nurse of $150,000.
Magdalene Aba Amporful, a 28-year-old lawyer, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court accused of defrauding a US-based nurse of $150,000
Richard Gyamfi claims COCOBOD intends to lower the cocoa price.
Richard Gyamfi, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s National Communications Team, has accused the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of
The 2026 Mining Indaba has kicked off in Cape Town with the theme “Stronger Together.”
Cape Town is hosting the 2026 Mining Indaba, which convened on Tuesday under the theme “Stronger Together.” The annual conference
Burkina Faso’s parliament endorses a ban on political parties.
Burkina Faso’s interim legislature has approved a law banning all political parties, a move seen by analysts as strengthening the military government’s hold on power. The decision abolishes existing laws regulating parties and opposition activity, despite international calls to protect civic freedoms.
Kofi Adams urges Africa to recognize sports as a key driver of economic growth.
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has urged African governments to elevate sports as a strategic economic sector
Angola plans major diamond investments with UK mining firm
Efforts are underway for Angola to secure a 20% to 30% shareholding in De Beers, the global diamond powerhouse owned