Ghana’s gold industry has entered a new phase of regulation as the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) officially began enforcing the mandatory use of GoldBod receipts for all transactions involving licensed …
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Senegal Partners with Albayrak Group to Boost Agriculture and Food Security in West Africa
Senegal has taken another big step to improve its agriculture and food security by signing a strategic agreement with Turkish investment giant, Albayrak Group. The deal was sealed after a …
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AgricultureEconomyFood SecurityInternational TradeMoroccoNewsTradeWestern Africa
Morocco’s Potato Export Industry Bounces Back After Years of Decline
Morocco is making a strong return in the global potato export market after several years of decline that pushed the country far down the list of leading exporters. Recent trade …
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AfricaBusinessConsumer RightsGhanaGovernment PolicyMediaTelecommunications
Ghana Minister Accuses DStv of Using Diplomacy to Resist Price Cut
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations in Ghana, Samuel Nartey George, has accused MultiChoice, the operators of DStv, of trying to turn his campaign for a price reduction …
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CrimeDevelopmentEconomyNigeriaPublic HealthSecurityWestern Africa
NDLEA, ECOWAS warn drug abuse is draining Nigeria’s economy
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have raised alarm over the rising cases of substance abuse in Nigeria, warning that …
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MTN Ghana CEO Urges Girls to Be Fearless in Driving Digital Future
MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Stephen Blewett, has challenged young girls in Ghana to embrace courage, curiosity, and commitment as they prepare to take leadership roles in the country’s …
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BusinessStartupsTechnologyTrade and CommerceTransportation & LogisiticsWestern Africa
Chowdeck Secures $9m Series A to Boost Quick Commerce Expansion in Nigeria and Ghana
Lagos-based food delivery company, Chowdeck, has secured $9 million in Series A funding to roll out a new quick commerce strategy and expand its operations in Nigeria and Ghana. The …
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Ghana Stock Exchange Soars Past GH¢150bn Mark
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has recorded a historic breakthrough, surpassing GH¢150 billion in total market capitalization for the first time in 2025. The milestone came after a strong five-day …
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BankingFinanceMobile PaymentsRegional EconomyTechnologyWestern Africa
Instant Transfers Power Togo’s Regional Payment Drive
In a move to improve financial services and promote seamless digital payments, seven commercial banks in Togo have now joined the Interoperable Platform for Instant Payment Systems (PI-SPI), which was …
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Yango Opens Africa Regional Headquarters in Abidjan
Yango Group, a technology company based in the United Arab Emirates, has opened a new regional headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as part of its plan to expand digital services …