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.
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Landmark Visa Waiver Pact Reached Between Ghana and Zambia
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 Flags Export Struggles Facing African Small Businesses
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 Mahama directs NIB to investigate alleged cash-for-scholarship scheme.
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to launch an immediate and comprehensive probe into claims
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
Africa’s largest gold producer proposes a levy reduction to ease the transition to higher gold royalty rates.
Ghana’s finance minister has proposed trimming a mining levy by two percentage points in an effort to secure industry support
IEA Opposes Proposed Changes to Mining Royalties
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty framework, describing it as a continuation
As of December 2025, Two Banks Remain Undercapitalized – BoG
The Bank of Ghana has confirmed that two banks UMB and Prudential Bank Ghana remained undercapitalised as of December 2025.
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.
Analyst Urges Disclosure of Loan Defaulters to Strengthen NPL Recovery Efforts
Financial analyst Nelson Cudjoe Kuagbedzi has called on banks to publicly disclose the names of loan defaulters, arguing that the measure would strengthen recovery efforts and improve discipline in the banking sector. While noting a decline in non-performing loans, he warned that repayment culture remains weak and urged regulators to support stronger deterrence mechanisms to protect financial stability.