Israel Resumes Operations at Gaza’s Crucial Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt
Palestinians have started moving through the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for pedestrian
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Zimbabwe Set to Launch Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Plant, Transforming Mineral Revenue Potential
Zimbabwe is advancing its position as Africa’s top lithium producer with the launch of a lithium sulphate plant, shifting from raw ore exports to high-value refined production. The move, supported by major Chinese investors, is expected to boost industrialization, strengthen the country’s role in clean energy supply chains, and capture greater economic value from its mineral resources.
Ghana Champions Global Call for $100bn Yearly Adaptation Finance
Ghana has urged African leaders to unite behind a bold push for $100 billion in annual climate adaptation and mitigation finance, stressing that the continent cannot tackle escalating climate impacts alone. Speaking on behalf of President Mahama, Minister Alhaji Baba Seidu Issifu highlighted Africa’s disproportionate climate burden and called for fair, accessible financing, strengthened partnerships, and collective action to turn adaptation into a driver of sustainable growth and industrialisation.
Zenith Bank Names Charles Boakye Nimako as New Board Chairman
Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has announced the appointment of Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chairman. He succeeds Mrs Freda Yahan Duplan, who has led the Board since 2020, marking a new phase in the Bank’s leadership and governance.
US Reasserts Presence in Africa
The United States is shifting its approach in Africa, prioritizing private investment, infrastructure financing, and trade integration over traditional aid.
A new Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group with the African Union aims to fund projects in transport, energy, and digital networks.
The initiative reflects Washington’s effort to strengthen influence as global competition on the continent intensifies.
Indonesia Stock Exchange CEO Resigns Following $84bn Market Loss
The Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX), Iman Rachman, resigned following a sharp market sell-off that erased approximately $84 billion in value over two days amid concerns of a potential downgrade by global index provider MSCI.
Trump labels UK–China dealings ‘very dangerous’
US President Donald Trump has cautioned that it would be “very dangerous” for the United Kingdom to deepen economic relations with China, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer continues his visit to Beijing to reset ties between the two nations.
Ken Ashigbey calls for fair taxation to widen mining revenue base
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has called on government to expand the country’s mining revenue base by fully integrating small-scale miners into the tax system under the revised mining royalty regime.
World’s Largest Oil Reserves in Venezuela, But Making Them Viable Remains Tough
Despite exporting less than 1% of the world’s supply of oil, Venezuela has been a key focal point in the
Banks distance themselves from IDF scandal stressing ‘we don’t create import forms’
The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) has moved swiftly to dispel growing public concern over alleged irregularities in the use