The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action (AC4NCA) has pledged to work closely with Ghana’s newly created Ministry for Climate Change and Sustainability to tackle the country’s growing climate challenges. …
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Africa Venture Finance Programme Strengthens Startups
The future of Africa’s technology and entrepreneurship is taking centre stage at the ongoing Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP), where more than 40 of the continent’s top venture capital fund …
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Global wealth is shifting as more high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) relocate from their traditional bases to other locations that promise better living conditions, lifestyle, and long-term security. This trend is also …
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Ghana’s President John Mahama Tipped for African Union Chairmanship in 2027
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, is being widely tipped as a strong contender for the African Union Commission chairmanship in 2027, a position that rotates among Africa’s five regions. The …
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Kenya’s trade relationship with China has continued to grow, but figures released for the first quarter of 2025 show that the balance remains heavily tilted in favour of Beijing. According …
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AGIA-PD Fund Raises $118 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in Africa
The Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa’s Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD) has successfully closed its first funding round with $118 million (€101 million), marking a key milestone in financing climate-resilient …
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Kaliati Alleges Mutharika to Step Down for Jane Ansah in Malawi
Malawi’s political landscape has been rocked by explosive allegations from UTM Secretary General, Patricia Kaliati, who claims that Peter Mutharika, the presidential candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is …
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Nigerian Firm Afroganiks Targets $6.3 Trillion Global Wellness Market with African Herbal Innovation
Afroganiks Industries Limited, a Nigerian health and wellness company, has announced plans to take a strong position in the global wellness industry, which is valued at $6.3 trillion. The company …
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Nigeria Ranked 116th in 2025 Chandler Good Government Index
Nigeria has been ranked 116th in the 2025 edition of the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), a global benchmark that measures how capable and effective national governments are across the …
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Zambia’s Kansanshi S3 Expansion Boosts Mining by $1.25bn
The Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) says the commissioning of the US$1.25 billion Kansanshi Mine S3 expansion project represents a turning point for the country’s mining industry and overall …