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UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
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Could a US diesel export ban push UK pump prices even higher?
The UK is negotiating with the US over a potential diesel export ban while preparing domestic reserves.
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10 Sept•4 min read
Armah Buah woos Zijin Mining Group to increase investment in Ghana
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A top Ghanaian official is in China with a bold request for a global mining powerhouse - what's at stake?
Ghana's Lands Minister is in China courting Zijin Mining Group for expanded investment.
12 Jul•2 min read
Nkoko Nkitinkiti's first phase success sets stage for commercial poultry revolution - Eric Opoku
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Ghana's poultry industry is on the cusp of a major transformation, but what does this mean for local households and the national economy?
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced the successful first phase of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Programme. This success is paving
14 Apr•4 min read
McNulty Foundation and Aspen Institute announce 2026 McNulty prize catalyst fund awardees
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The McNulty Foundation and Aspen Institute are supporting organizations addressing global challenges - but what issues are they tackling?
The McNulty Foundation and the Aspen Institute have announced the recipients of the 2026 McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund. These early-stage organisations are tackling critical global challenges with innovative solutions - and their work could have a wide impact.
9 Aug•3 min read
ILAPI-Ghana opposes government's plan to tap dormant bank accounts to fund budget
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A controversial government proposal to tap into dormant bank accounts is sparking a heated debate about property rights and financial stability in
ILAPI-Ghana has voiced strong opposition to the Finance Minister's proposal to use dormant bank accounts for national development funding. The
4 Aug•3 min read
Revive distressed state enterprises to create jobs-ICU to govt
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The ICU is calling on the government to take significant steps to boost employment and industrial growth, but what specific actions are they
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU), Ghana, has urged the government to revive distressed state-owned enterprises. This move aims to
8 Jul•4 min read
TV licence fee is 'yesterday's model', new BBC director general says
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The BBC's new director general is challenging the long-standing TV licence model, sparking questions about its future and potential alternatives.
The BBC's new director general has publicly criticized the traditional TV licence model, calling it outdated and no longer suitable for its purpose.
19 Aug•2 min read
African forest investment takes centre stage at Lagos business roundtable
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Discover how African leaders are uniting to secure vital investments for the continent's rapidly diminishing forests.
The African Forest Forum and SFM Champions for Africa Initiative are convening leaders in Lagos to discuss investment in Africa's forests. This
17 Mar•3 min read
Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
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Why are Asian countries enacting new policies limiting fuel use and changing work schedules?
Sri Lanka is instituting a four-day work week - a move rippling across Asian nations. Countries are now scrambling to respond to potential fuel shortages.
30 Jun•2 min read
Prudential Bank plants over 200 trees at Achimota Forest to mark 6th year of Tree for Life Restoration
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Discover how Prudential Bank's long-term tree planting initiative contributes to Ghana's environmental health and what species are being used.
Prudential Bank has participated in the Tree for Life Restoration initiative for six years, planting over 200 trees at the Achimota Forest Reserve
16 Sept•2 min read
Gov't to introduce new VAT incentives for local vehicle assembly
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New VAT rules could reshape Ghana's vehicle assembly industry - but what will manufacturers have to prove?
President Mahama has announced new VAT incentives for vehicle assembly firms, tied to local production thresholds.
29 May•3 min read
OmniBSIC Bank and Indelible partner to deliver Ghana's first embedded nature finance solution
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OmniBSIC Bank is changing the game with Indelible - but how will this impact sustainability and finance in Ghana?
OmniBSIC Bank and Indelible have partnered to embed nature finance into the bank's corporate operations - a first for Ghana and African banking. This initiative aims to reinforce sustainability commitments while contributing to Sustainable Development Goals - but what does this mean for the future?
14 Apr•4 min read
HoroscoWhy the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran warpe for Today
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The Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global trade - but how did conflict lead to a worldwide fuel crisis?
The US and Iran were in conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz at the center. The world's busiest oil shipping channel was effectively blocked- but why does this small corridor matter so much?
18 Aug•4 min read
Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms
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With a looming deadline, will Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secure a deal to avert fresh tariffs from the Trump administration?
Canadian and US negotiators are in intense, last-minute trade talks to avoid new tariffs from the Trump administration. The outcome of these
Breaking1d ago•4 min read
Ghana's tuna industry in crisis as 20 hook-and-line vessels collapse
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What happens when a nation's entire tuna fishing fleet disappears overnight?
Ghana's tuna industry faces mounting pressures as its entire hook-and-line fleet collapses, with only purse seine vessels still operating.
15 May•2 min read
Access Bank Ghana budgets GH¢1bn for cocoa purchases in 2025
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Access Bank Ghana is making a big move to support Ghana's cocoa sector - but how will this affect local farmers?
Access Bank Ghana, in collaboration with the IFC, plans to invest in Ghana's cocoa sector. The bank aims to support cocoa-licensed buying companies and value chain actors - but what impact will this have?
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