…backing youth, women-led startups The Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has thrown its support behind President John Dramani Mahama’s newly announced plan to establish a National Venture Capital Fund targeted at youth and women-led businesses, describing the initiative as a bold move to deepen entrepreneurial support and accelerate inclusive growth. President Mahama made the announcement […] The post VCTF

In a major policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the disbursement of cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj, following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to a statement from Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president’s spokesman, the decision reverses an earlier directive mandating […] The post Hajj

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, gave the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the go-ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange, CBEX, over alleged investment fraud to the tune of over one billion dollars. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order after the EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved […] The post Alleged $1bn Fraud: Court gives

Black Sherif has opened up on how his future would look like had he not pursued a career in music. Speaking in an interview on the Afro Select Show, the ‘Konongo Zongo’ hitmaker said he would likely be selling second hand clothes in Accra or working in his father’s spare parts business. “If I wasn’t […] The post ‘I would’ve been selling spare parts if I hadn’t

Popular Ghanaian singer, Kidi, has stirred controversy after sharing his opinion on women with high body counts. The ‘Cheat On You’ crooner shared that he is open to having short sexual relationships with women with high body counts but can’t consider a serious relationship or marriage with them. He disclosed this in a recent episode […] The post I can have flings

Assistant Commissioner of Police and gospel musician, ACP Kofi Sarpong, has opened up about the struggles he went through growing up, revealing that he used to sell kenkey to support his education. Speaking on The Career Trail on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, he shared how life was tough for his family, and how he had […] The post I sold kenkey to fund my education –ACP Kofi Sarpong

Musician and Presidential Staffer for the Black Star Experience, Rex Omar has urged Ghanaian musicians to keep their focus on the country’s award programs. Rex Omar noted in an interview with GhanaWeb, April 19 that the Grammy Awards was created for Americans and not Ghanaian artistes; therefore artistes in the country must believe in the […] The post Let’s believe in what we do

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country until peace talks mediated by Qatar reach their “conclusion”. It is the latest truce since the rebels stepped up an offensive in eastern DR Congo where authorities say 7,000 people have been killed since January. […] The post DR Congo and M23 rebels agree

A normally bustling border crossing between Tanzania and Malawi was absent of its regular activity on Thursday morning as a trade row in the region deepens. From midnight, Tanzania banned the entry of all agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa in response to what it sees as restrictions on some of its exports. South […] The post Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi

“Out! Out! Out!” The voice in the Telegram video is insistent. Loud. Sometimes musical. And the message unambiguous. “All of Hamas, out!” On the streets of Gaza, more and more Palestinians are expressing open defiance against the armed group that’s ruled the strip for almost 20 years. Many hold Hamas responsible for plunging the tiny, impoverished territory […] The post Anti-Hamas

An Australian politician has been convicted of supplying drugs after he initially dismissed a video showing him snorting a white substance as a “deepfake”. Former South Australian Liberal party leader David Speirs was fined A$9,000 (£4311; $5,720) and ordered to complete 37.5 hours of community service by an Adelaide court on Thursday. Speirs was arrested […] The post Australian politician

…as plans for local ownership transition continue Gold Fields Limited has reached an agreement with the government to extend the mining lease for its Damang operation for a further 12 months, paving the way for a restart of open-pit mining while laying the groundwork for a long-term transition to local ownership. The South African-listed miner […] The post Gold Fields secures

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has reassured Zoomlion Ghana Limited that the government will settle its outstanding debts for sanitation services provided over the past two years. Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has been owed to the tune of GH¢1.2 billion for its services […] The post MPs reassure Zoomlion

Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing some resilience despite uncertainty in the global economy and restricted fiscal space. Regional growth is expected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3% in 2026-2027. This growth is mainly due to increased private consumption and investments as inflation cools down and currencies stabilize. The median […] The post Economic