Ghana Starts Gold Refining, Boosting Resource Sovereignty
Ghana has moved to capture greater value from its gold sector by launching local refining operations for artisanal and small-scale miners.
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Economic Pressure Mounts on PM Starmer as UK Borrowing Costs Rise
U.K. bond yields rose as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure over his handling of former ambassador Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy has intensified calls from Labour MPs for a leadership challenge, with analysts warning it could mark a tipping point in Starmer’s premiership.
U.S. to establish critical mineral price floors in coordination with Mexico, EU, and Japan.
The United States is working with Mexico, the European Union, and Japan to establish minimum prices for critical minerals, the
South Africa increases minimum wage by 5% to ease cost-of-living pressures.
South Africa announced on Tuesday that it will increase the national minimum wage by 5% starting 1 March, raising the hourly rate to R30.23 ($1.89) from the previous R28.79 ($1.80).
Uber sees 20% jump in Q4 revenue, led by food delivery boom.
Uber reported better-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, although shares fell in premarket trading following the earnings release.
Nigeria pins Africa’s industrial growth and energy access on gas development
Nigeria is advancing its abundant natural gas resources as a key driver of Africa’s industrial development and energy transition, amid
GUTA Urges Bank of Ghana to Fast-Track Single-Digit Interest Rates
GUTA has urged the Bank of Ghana to fast-track measures to bring commercial lending rates to single digits, following the recent policy rate cut to 15.5 percent. The move, the association says, would lower borrowing costs, expand credit access for traders and SMEs, and support business growth amid improving economic conditions.
UK Pledges $400 Million to Help Ethiopia Expand GERD-Linked Power Grid
Gridworks, a UK government-supported investor, will fund and develop around $400 million in electricity transmission projects in Ethiopia as the
India Tariff Slash: Trump Reduces Duties After Modi Halts Russian Oil Imports
President Donald Trump has announced a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to curb India’s purchases of Russian oil, signaling a shift in trade and energy ties between the two countries.
Zodiac Gold to Invest $6.1 Million in Exploration of Liberia’s Todi Gold Project
Canadian gold exploration firm Zodiac Gold Inc. has kicked off its 2026 exploration activities at the Todi Gold Project in Liberia, committing $6.1 million to drilling and trenching at the Ben Ben target.