Thursday 26 March 2026 marks the official launch of the highly anticipated 16th edition of the Orange Ventures Prize in Middle East and Africa (OSVP) (www.Orange.com), a flagship initiative dedicated to promoting high-impact entrep…
Football fans in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been waiting a long time to right the wrongs of their solitary World Cup campaign in 1974.
That was the year US President Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal, …
As Africa’s economies continue to diversify and grow at around 4% year-on-year on average, moving goods across the continent is becoming more complex, time-sensitive, and strategically important. Ports are essential gateways for internatio…
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution, has won gold in the Northern Africa category at the 2026 Africa SABRE Awards for its campaign, …
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has met with other National Executive aspirants in Jamasi, Ashanti Region.
Mr. Afoko, who is seeking the NPP National Chairmanship for a second term, vi…
Last week, Treasury bills were undersubscribed, with investor demand falling short of the government’s target of GHS 4.93 billion by GH¢1.69 billion.
Auction results from the Bank of Ghana show that total bids for the 91-day, 182-da…
Ghana’s Apostolic Fathers have publicly rallied behind President John Dramani Mahama following the withdrawal of an honorary doctorate scheduled for him at Lincoln University, describing his leadership as principled and grounded in natio…
Shops, restaurants and cafes in Egypt have been told to close early as part of a raft of temporary measures to combat soaring energy prices caused by the Iran war.
Retail and dining premises will have to close by 21:00 (19:00 GM…
Growing up as the only daughter in a household with three brothers in Ghana, Juanita Gyamfi was raised to do everything the boys did. That early foundation of equality built an unshakeable confidence that has defined her professional traje…
The Coca-Cola system (https://CCBAGroup.com/) in Tanzania is investing USD 1.94 million to help restore the Ruvu Basin, a vital water source serving Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial capital of approximately 9 million (https…
Governments from West, Central and Southern Africa, with delegations confirmed for the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris next month, are each advancing critical mineral projects that span processing deals, development-s…
Opportunity Africa launches pan-African Creative Council backed by leading communications, media and brand leaders
In line with Agenda 2063, the Opportunity Africa initiative has launched its Creative Council, bringing together Africa’s…
ESI Africa releases the definitive 2026 Finance & Investment Industry Insights Volume to navigate Africa’s infrastructure transition and South Africa’s R4.2 trillion funding gap.
The report, Finance & Investment Industry Insight…
The impact of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be felt not just on sports fields and in stadiums but also in schools and classrooms. To celebrate International Women’s Month, we shine a spotlight on the women combining sport…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its “Afreximbank Accelerator Programme,” bringing together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the dias…
Millions of rand, including bank loans, went down the drain on Thursday when Eskom executed its court-ordered eviction to demolish hundreds of homes illegally built on its land in Thornville outside Pietermaritzburg.
One of the unfortun…
A one-day seminar on competition economics, policy and law has been held in Accra, bringing together legal practitioners, consumer advocates, regulators and members of the judiciary to deliberate on the future of Ghana’s competition re…
Speculation is mounting that President Donald Trump is considering adding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the guest list for King Charles III’s upcoming state visit. Reported insiders claim it could transform a formal diplomatic event in…
The Mideast war has highlighted the newfound alliance between the tech sector and the US military after decades of strained relations, displaying a synergy that investors see as a potential gold mine.
For the first time, the usual milit…
In a blend of science, spectacle and internet meme culture, Los Angeles is now the epicentre for the Sperm Racing World Cup 2026.
What started as a viral stunt in early 2025 has evolved into a high-stakes global tournament with a very s…
A light bulb is not something most people would associate with governance.
Yet nearly four decades ago, while working in one of the poorest parts of east China’s Fujian Province as the Party chief of Ningde Prefecture, Xi Jinping told l…
Hundreds of British teenagers will trial social media bans and time limits on apps as part of consultations over new measures to keep children safe online, the government announced Wednesday.
The pilot comes as the government seeks view…
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe recently opened up on why he quit smoking. He shared a deeply personal reason that led to his realization, admitting that he was smoking “pretty heavily” for over 20 years. Radcliffe also recommended a bo…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has confirmed that engineers are working around the clock to restore power to 19 outstanding feeders in Accra and Tema following a heavy rainstorm that battered parts of the country on Sunday, leavi…
Netflix has quietly hiked its prices once again. The streaming giant’s most affordable, ad-supported tier now costs $8.99 per month, up from the previous $7.99 monthly subscription fee, Netflix confirmed to TechCrunch in an email.
The s…
The partial US government shutdown has become the longest in American history, as lawmakers in Washington continue to fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
On Sunday, the shutdown reached 44 days, sur…
US President Donald Trump has warned of possible further American action against a small island off the coast of Iran - home to a major oil terminal that is considered the country's economic lifeline.
In an interview with the Financial …
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has expressed concern over the government’s clarification that 44% of contracts under the Big Push infrastructure programme were awarded through sole sourcing, warning that the practice cou…
Government is facing mounting pressure to fast-track efforts to achieve tomato self-sufficiency, as traders at Agbogbloshie Market contend with rising costs that are steadily eroding consumer purchasing power.
The situation has been…
The Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) has welcomed what it describes as a historic decision by the United Nations General Assembly to formally declare the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the system of racialised chattel slavery …
Former Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has projected Ghana as one of Africa’s leading candidates for artificial intelligence (AI) growth, citing the country’s digital infrastructure as a critical foundation for future innovation.
Deli…
Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting US president to have his signature on US banknotes, the treasury department has announced.
Trump's signature will appear alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, an unprecedente…
The Ghana Navy has seized a canoe carrying 37 sacks of suspected Indian hemp during a maritime operation near Ada, the Ghana Armed Forces has said.
The operation took place on March 27, 2026, at Goi Beach, south of Sege near Ada.
I…
The death toll from the collapse of an uncompleted three-storey building at Accra New Town has risen to three, with authorities confirming the updated figure after cross-checking data from multiple emergency agencies.
Interior Ministe…
Holafly, the leading eSIM provider, reveals new insights into how sustainability is shaping travel decisions worldwide. According to data from the Holafly eSIM & Travel Report, 42% of travelers say they actively take steps to travel more r…
– BAL Games Will Reach Fans in More Than 200 Countries –
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) today announced that a record 15 marketing and merchandising partners, including five new partners, will support the 2026 …
The African Development Bank Group’s (https://AFDB.org/) Board of Directors has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to pilot the Peace Renewable Energy Certificate (P-REC) …
Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg is taking his legendary workout routine to YouTube, and he is inviting creators to join him. In a move that’s sure to thrill his fans, fitness enthusiast Wahlberg has launched the 4 AM Workout Challenge. The hi…
2026 Global Communication Report Shows Declining Support For Corporate Advocacy
Political and social polarization is changing when, where and how companies speak out on societal issues, according to the 2026 Global Communication Report …
Salvation can be likened to a divine form of recycling as Jesus takes what is sin-stained and broken, redeems it, and makes it new. On Saturday, March 28, 2026, all Catholic faithful will carry the “City of God” Cross, made from recycled m…
As AI makes inroads into the worlds of editorial and media, websites are scrambling to establish ground rules for its usage. This week, Wikipedia banned the use of AI-generated text by its editors — although it stopped short of banning A…
Behind Africa’s most powerful brands are the strategists shaping their trajectory. Today, that reality takes center stage with the launch of the ACMO 100, the first benchmark ranking dedicated to Africa’s leading marketing professionals.
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission warmly welcomes the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of resolution A/80/L.48, led by the Republic of Ghana, declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialize…
As part of efforts to contribute to the fight against illegal mining, the Robotics Club of Academic City University has organised its annual Tech Expo to explore innovative and sustainable solutions to Ghana’s illegal mining crisis.
The…
Religion and society are deeply intertwined, with religious institutions playing vital roles in social service delivery, moral guidance, and economic influence. The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, through its Justice, Peace, and Integrity o…
The Parliamentary Outcome document, adopted on 25 March at the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO, was presented by Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, together with Jörgen Warborn, Member of the E…
The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition returns to Luanda this September as a bridge connecting global investors and project developers with Angolan projects and partners. At a time when global supply disruptions and g…
Africa continues to face significant implications from the ongoing Gulf war, with Brent prices fluctuating from $81 per barrel on March 3 to $112 on March 12 and back down to $98 on March 25. But escalating crude prices bring chall…
African bauxite producers are rapidly moving beyond commodity exports, investing in alumina refineries that convert raw ore into high-value products. While Africa holds nearly 30% of global bauxite reserves, it currently contribute…
Water Security Africa, co-located with Enlit Africa (19–21 May 2026, CTICC), has released its full programme, featuring commercial and industrial leaders demonstrating how organisations are reducing water demand through reuse, recy…
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