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.
Gold and silver prices plunged further after a recent rally pushed both metals to record highs. Spot gold fell over 9% to $4,403 an ounce, while silver dropped 15% below $72. Analysts say the sell-off was triggered by Kevin Warsh’s nomination as US Federal Reserve chair, alongside profit-taking after weeks of parabolic gains.
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.
Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is reshaping the country’s energy and regional influence, boosting installed power capacity to 9.6 gigawatts and positioning Ethiopia as an emerging electricity hub in the Horn of Africa. Once mired in controversy, the project is now being framed by officials as a catalyst for industrial growth, regional power trade and long-term economic stability.
The United States has entered a partial government shutdown after a funding agreement approved by the Senate failed to pass the House in time.
While most federal agencies secured funding through September, the Department of Homeland Security received only a temporary extension.
Lawmakers are expected to resume negotiations when Congress reconvenes next week.
The United Nations is facing a serious financial crisis as many member states fail to pay their mandatory contributions, Secretary-General António Guterres has warned. He described the situation as deepening, threatening the delivery of programs, and cautioned that funds could run out by July if action is not taken.
South African retail investors are increasingly seeking exposure to international markets, driven by a desire for diversification, liquidity, and advanced trading tools.
CoreProTrade, a regulated South African brokerage, offers access to CFDs across forex, equities, commodities, and indices without owning the underlying assets.
The platform emphasizes strong compliance, mobile access, and professional-grade infrastructure, catering to a growing segment of sophisticated domestic traders.
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.
Ghana’s bank NPLs fell to 18.9% in December 2025, down from 21.8% last year.
The Bank of Ghana says efforts to tackle bad loans and enforce stricter credit rules are ongoing.
Despite the decline, NPLs remain relatively high.
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana’s security remains fragile amid rising instability across the West African sub-region.
He identified violent extremism, terrorism and transnational crime as key threats, particularly along Ghana’s northern borders.
The President stressed that safeguarding the nation requires a collective effort beyond the security services alone.
