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 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.
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.
The Ministry of Justice has revealed plans to reintroduce the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act to strengthen the legal framework for
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to equip Ghanaian basic schools with two million desks by the close of
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.
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.
Ghana and Zambia have signed a historic visa waiver agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel freely without visas. Announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during President Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, the move is expected to boost trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchange.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern over the low participation of African SMEs in export trade, noting that fewer than 20 per cent engage in cross-border business. She said financial, regulatory and structural barriers continue to limit the involvement of women and young people, slowing regional trade, industrial growth and job creation across the continent.
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to launch an immediate and comprehensive probe into claims
