Industry leaders at the Mining in Motion 2025 summit spotlighted Ghana’s ongoing efforts to formalize its artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector.
Participants on an India Gold Metaverse-sponsored session – titled Ca…
The Minerals Commission of Ghana – the body responsible for the regulation and management of the country’s mineral resources – is utilizing drone technology to address illegal mining. This innovative solution not only enables the g…
The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025), themed “From Exploration to Action – Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier,” runs from 12–15 August in Windhoek. With Namibia emerging as a rising force in Africa's energy lands…
NOG Energy Week 2025, themed ‘Accelerating Global Energy Progress Through Investment, Partnerships & Innovation’, is scheduled from 29 June - 3 July 2025, at the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) in Nigeria, and convenes …
At this year’s Africa Tech Week, global mobility innovator inDrive (www.inDrive.com) took centre stage to present a powerful case for people-driven digital platforms as a catalyst for economic growth in South Africa. inDrive laid o…
With over 600 million people living without access to electricity and 900 million living without access to clean cooking solutions, Africa is faced with a dilemma: how to scale-up energy capacity while reducing project timelines. A…
Colonel Ousmane Abarchi, Minister of Mines of Niger, announced plans to establish a national economic development fund during the Mining in Motion 2025 summit – held in Accra. The fund aims to redirect revenues from the mining sect…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved an investment of $100 million in the industrial platform developer and operator Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms Ltd (Arise IIP) to contribute to funding industrial p…
Ghana is formalizing its artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector to align with global standards, promote sustainability and boost economic integration. Despite ASGM contributing over 35% to the country’s total gold outp…
With a new government at the helm, Mauritius is setting its sights on economic revival and sustainable growth. As the island nation gears up for the high-profile API Mauritius & Indian Oceans Property Investment Forum, industry exp…
Frontline Nigerian business aviation firm, VivaJets, has received its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), amidst a rapid global expansion in the last two years and advocacy for the red…
Business leaders led by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) have called for urgency in implementing comprehensive AI strategies to secure significant investment and innovation opportunities. With the tangible threat of global compet…
African mining ministers from Ghana, Liberia, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) emphasized the need to review and reform Africa’s mining codes during the Mining in Motion 2025 summit in Accra. Highlighting the role …
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Africa's energy demand is projected to grow by 75% by 2040, driven by rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, and economic expansion. Investment in power infrastructure, renewable energy, …
Ghana is making strides towards fostering greater collaboration between Artisanal Small-Scale Miners (ASM) and Large-Scale Miners (LSM), seeking to unlock greater value from the mining industry while creating newfound opportunities…
A massive $2.5 billion project by Sentuo Building Materials Complex, an initiative under the government's Big Push programme, has stalled due to a dispute with squatters on the site.
The company has faced significant setbacks in its b…
A young woman whose sore throat became a life-threatening growth in her neck, leaving her struggling to breathe, has had it removed for free by surgeon volunteers from international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org).
Harimala…
Cape Town's hospitality and real estate industries are experiencing remarkable growth, reinforcing the city's current status as Africa's premier destination for tourism and investment. This surge bodes well for the upcoming Future …
The Founder of the Ark Foundation, Dr Angela Dwamena-Aboagye, has been crowned the ultimate winner of the Seventh Edition of MTN Heroes of Change, an award for philanthropists leading positive transformation in the country.
The awa…
Amid excitement and applause, ten talented female engineering final year students were announced as beneficiaries of this year’s Telecel Ghana’s Female Engineering Students Scholarship Programme (FESSP) in an award ceremony at the telco’s …
Satyajit Dwivedi, Regional Director, EMEAP, Energy Utilities, Mining & Metals, Public Sector, SAS
The global market for artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy and utilities sector was valued at $10.56 billion in 2023 and is projecte…
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced that individuals trading gold without a valid GoldBod licence after the June 21, 2025, deadline will face prosecution.
Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, stated that th…
Ghana will stop exporting raw gold by 2026 as part of a government drive to add more value to its mineral resources and improve earnings from the gold sector.
On Tuesday, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) announced that it is working wit…
The Ghana Cedi is projected to maintain its relative strength and strong trajectory against the major international trading currencies for the second quarter and throughout 2025, the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC…
Ghana’s real household spending will grow by an improved 2.5 per cent year-on-year to GH¢129.7 billion in 2025, Fitch Solutions has disclosed.
This follows a weaker growth of 1.1 per cent a year ago.
According to the UK-based firm, …
The 24 Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+) is Ghana’s flagship economic transformation agenda. It aims to build a self-reliant, industrial, and export-driven economy with integrated value chains, efficient mark…
Fidelity Bank Ghana has positioned itself to champion climate adaptation by embedding environmental risk considerations into its core banking operations and financing strategies.
“Adaptation is not only essential for resilience — it i…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has concluded a critical phase of preparations for its nationwide economic data collection exercise with the successful completion of a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for Phase II of the Integrat…
The Senior Vice-President of Gold Fields Ghana and in charge of local content policies, Elliot Twum, has disclosed that the company is focused on empowering Ghanaian businesses and individuals to take ownership of the industry’s future.
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other stakeholders is finalising a framework on how to regulate crypto currency and digital assets in Ghana.
When completed, the framework is…
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has directed the telecommunications companies in the country to initiate measures to improve on their voice and data services.
He also said the …
The mining sector’s contribution to government fiscal revenue increased significantly in 2024, rising by 51.2 per cent.
The sector contributed GH¢17.7 billion in fiscal payments to the government in 2024, representing an increase of …
President John Mahama has projected that the Ghana cedi will stabilise within a band of GH¢10 to GH¢12 against the US dollar, describing it as a fair value to support both exporters and importers while maintaining macroeconomic stability…
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured the newly inaugurated Board of Trustees of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) that the government has cleared all arrears owed to the Fund.
Speaking dur…
Today, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) unveiled its CGMA Professional Qualification syllabus (https://apo-opa.co/4mFtrGl) for 2026. This upgrade is designed to prepare students for the future of work and me…
AYS Developers breaks a Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Real Estate Training Session in Dubai
AYS Developers made history in Dubai with over 2500 participants at the Grand Hyatt Conference & Exhibition Centre, Dubai
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After unveiling its new generation of excavators for the Middle East and Africa, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has put its machines to the test in real-world conditions – with standout results.
A side-by-side performance evalu…
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is demanding the prioritisation of three key areas in mining to drive sustainable growth in the sector.
Speaking at the 97th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Chamber of …
The European-Union -Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) successfully hosted the first edition of the Financing Agribusiness in Africa Forum on May 24, 2025, at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan. The For…
SeamlessHR, Africa's leading end-to-end HR technology company, has reiterated its long-term commitment to the Ghanaian market following its participation at two of the country's notable business and human capital development events, the Gh…
Asante Gold Corporation has secured a fresh US$110 million in funding to strengthen its operations in Ghana, as it positions itself for what it describes as “transformative growth” over the next five years.
The funding includes a US$100…
The African Development Bank Group ( www.AfDB.org) has unveiled its first edition of Integrate Africa Magazine (I.A.M.) during a colourful ceremony at the Sofitel Hotel, Abidjan.
The event, held on Monday 26 May as part of the B…
Following the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris this month, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) reaffirms its position that Africa’s energy future must be defined by pragmatism, partnership and progress. …
By Noah Perlman, Chief Compliance Officer, Binance
As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates across Africa, the excitement around the technology and its transformative potential is palpable. But alongside this rapid growth comes a critical…
Ghana’s President John Mahama officially opened the Mining in Motion 2025 summit in Accra, calling for greater investment across the downstream value chain. Citing the need to reimagine mining in Africa, President Mahama underscore…
In today’s dynamic financial landscape, banks that succeed are those that truly understand the voice of the customer. This requires more than traditional relationship management.
It calls for structured data, digital…
SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading end-to-end HR technology company, has reiterated its long-term commitment to the Ghanaian market following its participation at two of the country’s notable business and human capital develo…
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, outlined a five-pillar strategy for the country’s mining industry at the Mining in Motion 2025 summit. The strategy is aimed at reforming the sector while e…
New report presents a framework showing how integrating technologies at varying maturity stages can reshape value chains and create new business models.
The 3C framework – combination, convergence and compounding – identifies stan…
CFAO Mobility Ghana has taken a bold step forward in its mission to provide integrated, world-class mobility and construction solutions with the official launch of Lovol Equipment in Ghana.
The landmark event, held on Thursday, …
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