IN a bizarre New Year’s Eve incident, a drunken Zambian police officer freed 13 detainees from custody in Lusaka before fleeing the scene himself, officials confirmed. Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, reportedly intoxicated, seized keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard…
TULLOW Oil, the West Africa-focused energy giant, has scored a significant legal victory in its ongoing tax disputes with Ghana. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ruled that the contentious Branch Profit Remittance Tax (BPRT) does not apply to Tullow’s…
IN today’s rapidly evolving business environment, companies must leverage technology to stay competitive. Value chain analysis, once a strategic tool for improving efficiency, is undergoing a profound transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. These technologies are no longer optional;…
SOMALIA has officially taken its place on the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2025-2026 term. In a ceremony on Thursday, the East African nation joined Pakistan, Panama, Greece, and Denmark in assuming seats vacated by…
GHANA’S parliament has narrowly passed a provisional budget worth 68.1 billion cedis ($4.65bn), ensuring the government remains operational as President-elect John Dramani Mahama prepares to take office next week. The approval, announced by Parliamentary Speaker Alban Bagbin, came after an…
COCOA smuggling between Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea has escalated to alarming levels, with an estimated 50,000 metric tonnes – valued at approximately $573 million – illegally transported across the border from October to December 2024, according to exporters. This surge…
MAURITIUS’ former central bank governor, Harvesh Kumar Seegolam, was arrested on January 3, 2025, upon his return to the island, following an investigation into allegations of conspiracy to defraud. The arrest marks a significant step in the government’s ongoing efforts…
INDIA has lodged a strong protest with China following Beijing’s announcement of two new counties in the Hotan Prefecture, which, according to India, encroach on its territory in Ladakh. This diplomatic move has been made in response to China’s claims…
Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs is to visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning disclosed this at a…
GERMAN Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, arrived in the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday on an unannounced visit, to set conditions for Syria’s new de facto rulers for a resumption of relations with Germany and the European Union (EU). “A…
