Ministry of Finance relocates to Kanda
The Ministry of Finance has officially relocated its offices to Kanda in Accra, with full operations set to begin at […]
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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.
Abu Jinapor slams Mahama government for delays in rolling out 24-hour economy policy
amuel Abu Jinapor has criticized the Mahama administration for the slow rollout of the 24-hour economy policy, calling it a “ploy” that benefits a few officials while failing to create jobs for young Ghanaians. He said the policy is nearly a year old but has yet to be implemented effectively across state institutions.
Richest country on the continent invests $20M in rare earths project
South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation is backing Frontier Rare Earths’ Zandkopsdrift project in the Northern Cape, funding a feasibility study for a mine expected to produce rare earths and battery-grade manganese by 2030. The EU, seeking alternatives to Chinese supply, has designated the project a strategic asset, while Frontier explores EU funding partnerships and innovative extraction technology.
India set to purchase up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft after U.S. trade deal
India plans to order up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft as part of efforts to expand trade with the United States, with additional imports of engines and parts potentially pushing the total above $100 billion. The deal comes amid broader discussions on increasing bilateral trade, while officials stress that no binding investment commitments have yet been made.
Mahama commits to strengthening relations with Zambia.
President John Dramani Mahama has restated Ghana’s commitment to strengthening trade, investment and financial cooperation with Zambia, citing the country’s improving macroeconomic stability and reform efforts as positive signals for deeper regional partnership.
Government to Revive Law on Recovery of Criminal Proceeds
The Ministry of Justice has revealed plans to reintroduce the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act to strengthen the legal framework for
Two Million Desks for Basic Schools, Mahama Promises
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to equip Ghanaian basic schools with two million desks by the close of
Underperforming MMDCEs Set to Be Removed by March 2026
Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has warned that underperforming MMDCEs will be dismissed by March 31, 2026. He urged district executives to prioritise government policies, infrastructure projects, and sanitation, while stressing that funding has been fully released and accountability measures will be enforced.
DVLA Issues Warning: DV Plates Not Meant for Everyday Driving
The Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has warned that DV plates are not intended for regular use on public roads and should only be used for testing and official purposes.