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Zambia is resisting a U.S. deal linking health funding to minerals - what's the hold up?

Zambia and the U.S. are in disagreement over proposed health and critical mineral agreements. The Zambian government has concerns about the terms, leading to stalled negotiations - but why are they hesitating?

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality cannot sustain permanently

A proposed bill could allow dual citizens to hold high office - but not without raising some important questions.

Ghana's Parliament is considering a bill to allow dual citizens to hold high-level public offices - sparking debate about national security and development. The proposed change could tap into the skills of Ghanaians abroad - but what are the risks?

GOLDBOD's "beautiful" financials hide a troubling truth - what is the real cost of the state gold program?

Ghana Gold Board's (GOLDBOD) 2025 financials paint a picture of success, touting significant gold assays and a healthy surplus. Examining these figures alongside the Bank of Ghana's results, however, reveals a stark contrast - raising questions about the true cost of GOLDBOD's operations.

UMB is experiencing a transformation under Dr. Oti-Mensah's leadership-but what's driving this resurgence?

Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah's first year as Managing Director of UMB coincides with international recognition-a front-page feature in EMEA Entrepreneur. This milestone hints at a transformation underway at UMB, driven by a leadership style focused on discipline and strategic execution-but what does it mean for the bank's future?

What do power outages and BoG losses mean for Ghana? Prime Insight tackles these issues this Saturday!

Prime Insight will host a panel to discuss Ghana's power challenges and the Bank of Ghana's financial losses. The discussion promises legal, political, and economic perspectives- leaving viewers to wonder about the true implications.

A Kasoa printing press is in ruins after a fire. What could have sparked the inferno?

A printing facility in Kasoa has been struck by disaster, leaving the owner and staff in distress. The owner suspects the cause may be linked to electrical issues - but investigations are ongoing.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde explains why Afrobeats went global faster than Nollywood- and her reasoning might surprise you.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde weighed in on why Afrobeats seemingly gained international recognition faster than Nollywood- sparking conversation. She suggests a key element may be at play in the disparity- but what is it?

Trump is at odds with the Fed chair - and hints at firing him if he doesn't leave. What could happen?

Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The two are in a spat over interest rates - and now a potential investigation adds fuel to the fire.

A $64bn takeover bid has been made for Universal Music - but what does this mean for artists and the industry?

Universal Music Group, home to top artists, has received a massive takeover offer from a US investment firm- a deal that could reshape the entertainment landscape. The move has sparked debate about the future of the music industry- but what challenges lie ahead?

Universal Music Group is shaking things up with its Spotify stake - but what does it mean for artists?

Universal Music Group (UMG) is making strategic moves involving its Spotify stake and share buyback program- all while navigating a fluctuating economic landscape. The decision has implications for shareholders and artists alike - but the full impact remains to be seen.

Ghanaian MPs are proposing a major change to who can run for Parliament - and the reasons might surprise you.

Two Ghanaian MPs are pushing for a constitutional amendment to set a maximum age of 65 for parliamentary candidates. The MPs argue the change is needed to modernise eligibility - but what impact could this have?

Afreximbank unveils a US$10B programme to help Africa and CARICOM cope with Middle East conflict fallout - but how?

Afreximbank is launching a programme aimed at shielding African and CARICOM economies from the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) hopes to address economic shocks - but what challenges will it face?

Online blackmail of kids is up - is Ghana doing enough to protect them?

Ghana is seeing an increase in online crimes against children, including blackmail and the sharing of indecent images. Other countries are responding with legislation to protect children online- but where does Ghana stand?

The World Shea Expo returns to Tamale-but can it transform Ghana's shea industry?

The World Shea Expo is returning to Tamale in 2026, bringing together stakeholders in the shea industry. The event aims to boost investment and trade-but what challenges will they face?

A new World Bank strategy seeks to transform health systems in West and Central Africa - but how will they achieve this?

The World Bank has launched a regional strategy to transform health systems in Ghana and other West and Central African countries. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes and support productivity- but what challenges will they face?

A skills shortage could jeopardise the future for over a billion young workers - what does this mean for Ghana?

The World Bank Group has issued a warning regarding the future of employment for young people in developing nations. They suggest a potential crisis is brewing as education may not be keeping pace - leaving many unprepared.

She's demanding compensation before she considers dropping the case - but what exactly happened?

A woman involved in a confrontation with Bills Micro Credit staff says she won't drop the police case. Company management has approached her with promises - but she remains wary.