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American technology giants are raising alarm over mounting regulatory and operational obstacles in Nigeria and Kenya, two of Africa’s top tech hubs, according to the 2025 Foreign Trade Barriers report from the Office of the United States…
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Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Samuel Matekane, is doubling down on efforts to court U.S. investment, including backing Elon Musk’s Starlink, even as the country faces intense debate over U.S. trade tariffs and local opposition to 100%…
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Nigerian food delivery startup Chowdeck has recruited Henry Whyte, former Senior Operations Manager at Bolt Ghana, to spearhead its operations in Ghana — a major move in the company’s push for international growth. Whyte’s appointment…
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A group of youth from Tema on Saturday staged a heated protest at the premises of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, demanding that President John Dramani Mahama appoint a native of the area as the next mayor. The demonstration, marked by the…
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Conflict resolution and labour expert Austin Gamey has expressed strong confidence that the long-running Bawku conflict can be resolved if politics is taken out of the equation. Speaking on The Key Points on TV3 on Saturday, April 12,…
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Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George has taken a swipe at the previous government for granting satellite internet provider Starlink a licence to operate in Ghana without first requiring the…
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MTN Group has announced plans to reduce its stake in MTN Nigeria from 76% to 65% through a public offer, reaffirming its commitment to increase local ownership once the unit returns to profitability. The group’s president, Ralph Mupita,…
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The City of Memphis, in collaboration with GUBA (Grow, Unite, Build Africa), has successfully hosted a high-level delegation from Ghana as part of the recently concluded Memphis-Ghana Trade Mission—a powerful initiative aimed at fostering…
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Ghanaians are set to pay more for electricity and water following a new tariff adjustment announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for the second quarter of 2025. Effective immediately, electricity tariffs have gone…
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The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) kicked off in Kampala, Uganda, with a powerful call to action on bold leadership and decisive policies that drive jobs, inclusive growth, science and…
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