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Ghana is facilitating the transportation of approximately 40% of Burkina Faso’s petroleum products, up from 15% two years ago, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed.
Malawian households have been dealt another painful cost of living blow after the amount needed by a typical family of six to cover basic needs climbed to almost K1.15 million a month in September. A new report by the Employers’…
WASHINGTON – It’s dealmaking time: despite the roiling geopolitical tensions embroiling Washington on several fronts, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Central Asia’s Uzbekistan Sunday to boost commercial ties and gain an edge…
TEHRAN – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards yesterday said an oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a mine, the latest such incident since Tehran tightened its grip of the waterway. Iran seized control of the strait after…
HONG KONG – Asian stocks were mixed yesterday following a Wall Street selloff fuelled by growing worries over the AI investment boom, though bargain-buying ahead of upcoming earnings provided some support. Chipmakers and other firms linked…
Nedbank Namibia has invested N$150 000 in environmental education through its Go Green Fund to train educators and community leaders in sustainable living. The funding supports the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET)…
BEIJING – China’s economy grew slightly more than expected in the third quarter, but yesterday’s figures still fell short of the government’s full-year target, as the global energy shock and weak domestic demand offset surging exports. The…
WALVISBAY – a Local company 54 Africa Investments hosted its inaugural industry dialogue in Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay, bringing together about 70 participants to discuss opportunities in mining, logistics and energy. The event, held on 12…
Namibia Health Plan (NHP) has challenged the findings of a survey by the Namibia Private Practitioners’ Forum (NPPF), saying it was not given an opportunity to review the survey’s methodology before the results were published. In a…
The Ministry of Works and Transport has strongly rejected suggestions that 53 government vehicles valued at more than N$35.5 million are missing or unaccounted for, insisting that the vehicles were properly registered and permanently…
The Pupkewitz Group has begun construction of a larger, more modern MegaBuild branch in Grootfontein, a project expected to improve access to building materials and create jobs in the town. According to a company statement, the new branch…
Innovare Limited, a leading management consulting and technology solutions provider, today announced a landmark governance and management systems implementation partnership with Izwe Africa, a licensed pan-African financial services…
ZAFFICO PLC says it has invested approximately US$41 million in value addition since 2018, including the construction of a US$30 million particleboard factory expected to be completed in 2028. ZAFFICO Managing Director Mundia Mundia says…
This week Signal Business Incubator speaks with Giovanni Myrie-Smith and Tony McInerney from Protect Our Water.
The latest report from IRG reveals a boost from luxury property despite a drop in sales volumes and values in the wider residential market.
Fiji’s Green Finance Taxonomy will only deliver results if banks can use it to direct funding towards eligible projects and businesses can develop proposals that meet its requirements. This, according to the Reserve Bank of Fiji. RBF Chief…
The World Bank Group is seeking to mobilise more private investment for development as governments face tighter budgets, rising debt and growing demands for essential infrastructure. World Bank Group President Ajay Banga says the…
Karl Smith’s sheep farm in Cakaudrove is creating jobs, supporting aspiring farmers and helping strengthen food security in surrounding communities. At 71, the 2026 Northern Sheep Farmer of the Year continues to build his livestock…
The Thom Frank Mpinganjira (TFM) Centre of Excellence has donated K10 million to the Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM) towards its 2026 Annual Lakeshore Conference, scheduled for October 21 to 23, 2026 in Mangochi. The…
Speaking during his New Economy engagement with faculty and students at the University of Ghana, Dr Forson said Ghana had reached a moment when public policy must confront the underlying causes of its economic challenges.
“McQueen represents another party but is appointed to the GDB board under the NDC administration”
The Government is shifting its approach to agricultural development by prioritising market access and industry expertise before encouraging farmers to increase production. Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says the move is aimed at…
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation has signed a 28-billion-dollar investment agreement with an international investment consortium to build Phase 2 of the Petroleum Hub Project at Jomoro in the Western Region, a major boost to the…
Former Finance Minister and Economic Adviser to the President, John Mahama, Seth Terkper, has called for stronger development finance institutions to support the country’s infrastructure needs and economic transformation.