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March 9, 2026

Oil surges past US$100 as Iran war disrupts global supply

Hormuz Strait Vessels in the Middle East

March 9, 2026

Hormuz Strait closure strands 3,000 vessels, 20,000 seafarers-IMO

Nigeria central bank

March 9, 2026

30 Nigerian banks meet new capital requirements ahead of recapitalisation deadline

Dangote Refinery

March 9, 2026

Dangote refinery raises petrol price as Middle East conflict rattles oil markets

Tanzania microfinance Central Bank

March 9, 2026

Tanzania’s microfinance sector faces liquidity and regulatory pressures

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Tanzania Finance Minister urges banks to back Vision 2050

March 9, 2026

Uganda sets sights on US$500bn economy as trade conference charts growth path

March 8, 2026

Togo Lawmakers approve bill introducing carbon tax and updating environmental law

March 7, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire partners with GIZ to modernize vocational training

March 6, 2026

Business

Google awards Sundar Pichai US$692m compensation package tied to AI and future technologies

Chief executive of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc., Sundar Pichai, has…

March 9, 2026

Wix.com reports strong bookings growth as website creation demand continues rising

March 9, 2026

Senegal government acquires stake in Dangote Cement subsidiary to boost industrial influence

March 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Red Sea oil

Saudi Arabia triples red sea oil exports to bypass blocked Strait of Hormuz

March 6, 2026

Egypt renewed power

Egypt to add 2,500 MW of renewable power capacity to grid before summer

March 6, 2026

Mozambique

Mozambique sets up committee to oversee Rovuma Basin LNG project revisions

March 6, 2026

Economy

TLcom

TLcom secures US$70m first close for Pan-African tech fund, eyes Egypt expansion

Pan-African venture capital firm TLcom Capital has raised US$70 million in the first close of…

January 14, 2026

Wix.com reports strong bookings growth as website creation demand continues rising

March 9, 2026

Senegal government acquires stake in Dangote Cement subsidiary to boost industrial influence

March 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Red Sea oil

Saudi Arabia triples red sea oil exports to bypass blocked Strait of Hormuz

March 7, 2026

Global push for US$40 smartphones gains traction despite rising production costs

March 9, 2026

Adobe strengthens enterprise AI strategy as Barclays maintains bullish outlook

March 9, 2026

Africa Highlights

Hong Kong Egypt delegation

March 9, 2026

Hong Kong delegation explores investment opportunities in Egypt’s garment, textile sector

IMF

March 9, 2026

IMF warns Middle East turmoil threatens fragile African recoveries

German Cameroon

March 6, 2026

German cooperation commits €4m (US$4.3m) to climate-smart farming in northern Cameroon

Italy Africa US

March 6, 2026

Italy seeks gas from U.S., Africa and Azerbaijan after Qatar supply disruption

MTN UN Refugees

March 5, 2026

MTN, UN Refugee Agency partner to expand digital connectivity for displaced people in Africa

Africa extreme heat

March 5, 2026

Extreme heat disrupts work, health and sleep in African slums-report

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Economy

Economy Technology

March 9, 2026

Malawi seeks Ghana expertise to accelerate national digital transformation

March 9, 2026

Tanzania moves to revive cocoa amid sharp price drop

Economy Global Affairs

March 7, 2026

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991 amid domestic and global pressures

Egypt renewed power

Business Economy

March 6, 2026

Egypt to add 2,500 MW of renewable power capacity to grid before summer

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Ghana

Business Finance

ACCA Ghana inducts 130 new members, charts path for tech-driven profession

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Ghana has inducted 130 new members,…

March 5, 2026

Universal Merchant Bank

Ghana’s UMB earns continental leadership, digital banking honours, for transformational journey

March 4, 2026

Tension at Ghana Communication Technology University as Vice-Chancellor challenges alleged removal

March 4, 2026

Global Affairs

March 9, 2026

OpenAI robotics chief Caitlin Kalinowski resigns amid backlash over Pentagon AI partnership

March 9, 2026

Global push for US$40 smartphones gains traction despite rising production costs

Business Global Affairs

March 9, 2026

Google awards Sundar Pichai US$692m compensation package tied to AI and future technologies

March 9, 2026

Rising oil above US$100 sends new signals to Bitcoin markets

Tech & Innovation

March 9, 2026

Adobe strengthens enterprise AI strategy as Barclays maintains bullish outlook

Business Technology

March 9, 2026

Wix.com reports strong bookings growth as website creation demand continues rising

March 9, 2026

Vodafone partners with Amazon Leo to expand 4G and 5G connectivity via satellite backhaul

Economy Technology

March 9, 2026

Malawi seeks Ghana expertise to accelerate national digital transformation

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US Embassy Urges World Cup Visitors to Carry Passports at All Times

US Embassy explains guidelines for Visa applications.

US Embassy explains guidelines for Visa applications.

Forty Under 40 Africa Awards - A Solidarity Message from Acting South Africa Ambassador to Ghana

Forty Under 40 Africa Awards - A Solidarity Message from Acting South Africa Ambassador to Ghana

Forty Under 40 Africa Awards - A Solidarity Message from Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Ghana

Forty Under 40 Africa Awards - A Solidarity Message from Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Ghana

The Forty Under 40 Africa Awards

The Forty Under 40 Africa Awards

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Prof Lumumba

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Prof Lumumba

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - CEO, Telecel Group

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - CEO, Telecel Group

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Ghana’s Minister for the Interior

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Ghana’s Minister for the Interior

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Day 3 - Journalist, Kwaku Sakyi-Addo

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Day 3 - Journalist, Kwaku Sakyi-Addo

Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2026 - Ghanaian Music Artist, Stonebwoy

Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2026 - Ghanaian Music Artist, Stonebwoy

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Day 3 - Mr Eazi

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Day 3 - Mr Eazi

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Ghana's Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 - Ghana's Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Opinions & Editorials

March 4, 2026

The capital question: Can Africa fund its own transformation?

Opinion Farming For Stability

March 3, 2026

Why controlled agriculture is Africa’s next economic infrastructure

Opinion Voters & Trust

March 3, 2026

Competence – Why good policies are not enough to sustain trust

Opinion Sustainable Food Futures

March 3, 2026

Stop chasing rabbits, grow carrots – Why agriculture is one of the smartest paths for today’s youth