Ghana Starts Gold Refining, Boosting Resource Sovereignty
Ghana has moved to capture greater value from its gold sector by launching local refining operations for artisanal and small-scale miners.
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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.
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
Uber sees 20% jump in Q4 revenue, led by food delivery boom.
Uber reported better-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, although shares fell in premarket trading following the earnings release.
$120 billion spent annually to hydrocarbon imports in Africa.
Africa’s reliance on imported petroleum products is draining resources needed for local capacity building and industrial growth, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has said, stressing that retaining energy value within the continent could be economically transformative
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
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.
FDA Cautions Against Purchasing Foods from Vendors Near Open Gutters
The FDA has urged the public to stop buying food sold in unhygienic locations, warning that the practice puts public health at risk. Deputy CEO Roderick Daddey-Adjei said consumers have a key role in driving change, as vendors will be forced to improve hygiene if people refuse to buy unsafe food.
Mahama Secures Fifth Spot on Devex’s List of 50 Most Influential Global Figures
Ghana’s President John Mahama has been ranked fifth on DEVEX’s Power 50 list of the world’s most influential figures in global development, recognized for his leadership on the Accra Reset initiative, which aims to redefine Africa’s relationship with the global North.