The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has launched the Southern Africa Regional Cohort of its SME Booster Initiative in Gaborone, Botswana, as part of efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of African businesses and accelerate their participation in intra-African trade. The programme brings together Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited have signed a 20-year, US$3.1 billion Concession Agreement to implement a major customs modernisation project aimed at making the movement of goods across African borders faster, safer and more predictable. The AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project […]
The Ghanaian government has moved to secure the future of the Adamus Resources Limited mine by directing the Minerals Commission to maintain special control and operational oversight of the facility, while firmly rejecting speculation that the mining asset has been sold or is being prepared for sale. The directive from […]
Story By: Felix Ernest Odamtten / Muhammad Faisal Mustapha Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has upheld the revocation of three mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited, bringing a significant administrative review to a close after an Inter Ministerial Committee examined the company’s […]
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has announced a series of urgent operational measures to address growing landside congestion at the Port of Tema, assuring stakeholders that efforts are underway to restore normal cargo flow and maintain efficient port operations. According to the Authority, the congestion has been driven […]
Story By: Felix Ernest Odamtten / Muhammad Faisal Mustapha…. A powerful call for Africa to reposition itself as a global economic force through trade, innovation, value addition and sustainable partnerships dominated the ninth edition of Business Safari 2026, a high level gathering that brought together policymakers, diplomats, investors, entrepreneurs and […]
Food delivery is increasingly becoming part of Ghanaians’ everyday routines, with new Bolt Food insights showing strong growth in weekday lunches and mid-week dinners as consumers continue to embrace convenience throughout the working week. The data points to a shift in ordering behaviour, with customers turning to food delivery more […]
For many Ghanaians, having more than one option is already part of everyday life. People use multiple SIM cards, take different routes depending on traffic, compare prices across ride-hailing apps and keep more than one trusted option for food, banking and other essential services. The thinking is simple: having alternatives […]
Ethiopia has taken another significant step in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), underscoring Africa’s growing shift from negotiating trade agreements to delivering tangible reforms that make the continent’s single market work for businesses and citizens. The country this week commenced the Validation Meeting of its assessment under […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is increasingly shifting from the negotiating table to practical implementation, with Cameroon taking another significant step to ensure its businesses are prepared to trade confidently across Africa’s single market. On Monday, 3 August 2026, stakeholders from both the public and private sectors gathered […]
