GHANA has raised concerns that a sharp drop in global lithium prices may jeopardise its first lithium mining project in the south-central town of Ewoyaa, according to the head of the country’s mining regulator. In October 2023, Ghana, a…
IN today’s rapidly evolving, tech-driven landscape, the financial services industry is experiencing significant transformation. With the rise of fintech and advanced Bank Tech solutions, financial institutions have an unprecedented opportunity to empower consumers and support them in achieving financial well-being.…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced new sanctions against the Russian media channel RT, accusing it of being a “de facto arm of Russia’s intelligence apparatus.” The top US diplomat told reporters on Friday that RT is part…
THE security and protection of Nigerian citizens have never been more critical, with the country facing a constantly evolving threat landscape. From border security to the preservation of its vast forests, Nigeria’s challenges are both complex and multifaceted. In recent…
THE African Development Bank AfDB) has approved $102.79 million for the promotion of sustainable agricultural value chains in special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZ) across Guinea, Senegal, and Togo. This initiative aims to foster sustainable agricultural practices while integrating climate…
THE Mastercard Foundation has announced a major expansion of its partnerships with the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) to provide support for more than 70,400 young women and girls across Africa. The initiative aims to tackle…
AT independence, most African states had two legislative chambers – a lower and upper chamber – in their parliament. African leaders saw that as a colonial legacy and as inefficient, so most states removed the upper chambers. Before 1990, only…
ATLANTIC Lithium has received an environmental permit from Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project, a crucial step towards establishing Ghana’s first lithium mine. This approval follows the submission and thorough review of the company’s Environmental…
AT the recent African Renaissance Retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of the Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group, urged African business leaders to take charge of transforming the continent. Despite Africa’s challenges, Dangote emphasised that the continent’s…
PRAVIN Gordhan, South Africa’s former finance minister and veteran of the anti-apartheid struggle, has died at the age of 75 after a brief battle with cancer, his family announced on Friday. Gordhan passed away in hospital early in the morning,…
