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Ghana, China expand mining cooperation as Accra targets illegal gold mining IntelliNews

US government borrowing costs climbed to their highest level since 2007 after a jump in oil prices further fuelled inflation concerns.

Ghana’s digital economy drives 6.2% GDP growth in first half of 2026 Digital Watch Observatory

Africa’s digital assets agenda has moved beyond interest in new technology. The priority now is to establish clear rules, strengthen institutional capacity and translate responsible innovation into economic value. The collaboration between ProMark Elite Limited and KPMG, through the Digital Assets Summit Africa, supports this next stage of market development. A market entering a new […]

Abotsi proposes local economic development model to drive Ghana’s 24-hour economy modernghana.com

Thousands of Christians and gospel music lovers gathered around ‘The Altar of Fire’ at the Oil Dome of the Royal House Chapel International on 13th September for the 2026 Tehillah Experience. The programme, organised by Ohemaa Mercy, witnessed powerful performances by musicians such as Francis Amo, Ceccy Twum, SK Frimpong, Michael Mahendere, Petra Odubayo and […]

Child protection organisation Challenging Heights has raised concerns over an active network allegedly recruiting Ghanaian children into the commercial sex trade through social media platforms, particularly TikTok.

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has hinted that the 2027 Budget will be presented to Parliament in the first week of November 2026.

According to the UK-based firm, the contributions from these subsidiaries have grown over the past decade, and the increase has accelerated since the pandemic, propelled by acquisitions and, in the case of Nigerian banking groups, the devaluation of the Nigerian naira.

According to the research arm of Databank Group, this adjustment reflects the sovereign' GH¢35.1 billion underspend in the first half of 2026 and a total expenditure cap of GH¢302 billion, which offset a GH¢1.3 billion revenue shortfall.

Ghana's oil sector: Can new deals reverse the decline? | Big Analysis modernghana.com

Zonda Tech expansion expected to create 1,000 indirect jobs – President Mahama GBC Ghana Online

Dollar-priced homes: More houses, but still a housing crisis - Ibrahim Al-Muazam 3News

South Africa’s Rand Slipped As Oil Jumped And Gold Fell Finimize

Patria Private Equity Trust declares 4.6p third interim dividend

South African Rand Slides Oil Price Surge Pressures Emerging Market Currencies

Sterling today: Pound slips as Fed hike bets and UK inflation uptick weigh

South African rand steady as gold firms, investors await Fed meeting Reuters

WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Progressive U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and conservative podcaster Steve Bannon will together on Tuesday call for restrictions on AI systems, uniting two political adversaries around concerns that the technology will harm humans.

South Africa’s Rand Finds Its Footing As Gold Regains $4,300 Finimize

U.S. and China soften trade war as Trump and Xi discuss tariff cuts on 2 crucial sectors, while Africa takes a different path Business Insider Africa

Fintech is transforming banking through AI-powered lending and rapid expansion into underserved markets. But as algorithms make ever-faster financial decisions, regulators face the challenge of managing the risks without stifling innovation.

LARS GUMEDE | Cybersecurity crisis exposes gaps in South Africa’s AI policy plans Sowetan

South African fintech Optasia reports 58% revenue growth amid expansion of AI lending UA.NEWS

South African rand slides as oil price surge pressures emerging market currencies Reuters

What Africa’s biggest IPO can do for its stock markets The Economist

LOS ANGELES, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Stars of Hollywood will toast the best of television on Monday night at the Primetime Emmy Awards, where Harrison Ford and Jean Smart are chasing history and emergency room tale "The Pitt" is competing to claim the top prize for a second straight year.

President of Africa’s largest economy wants direct flights to India back after 11 years in push for billions in trade and investment Business Insider Africa

Citizens upgrades Radiant Logistics stock rating on growth outlook

South Africa’s Inflation Outlook Settled After The Oil Shock Finimize

South Africa turns used cooking oil into jet fuel for $120,000 luxury flights to Antarctica Business Insider Africa

South African Inflation Expectations Stabilise Third Quarter

Jefferies initiates Janus Living stock with buy rating on growth outlook

South African Inflation Expectations Dip Before Rate Call

South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter

Why is Cewe Color stock rallying today?

Raymond James downgrades Ascendis Pharma stock rating on partnership shift

Why is Stellantis stock sliding today?

Why is SK hynix stock rallying today?

Omnia and Solar Group announce proposed R21.8 billion all-cash transaction to power next phase of strategic growth African Mining Market

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SL Green at BofA real estate conference: leasing surge lifts outlook

The Public Investment Corporation and Government Employees Pension Fund need to move away from financial markets and private deal-making to where billions of rands are released to fund public housing, water, transport and job-creating infrastructure projects.

South African rand weakens as higher oil weighs, Fed meeting looms CNBC Africa

Refinery Closures Added R76B to South Africa's Oil Bill Briefs Finance

South African rand falls over 1% as oil jumps and investors await Fed meeting Reuters

South Africa’s green hydrogen advances being afforded twin momentum Mining Weekly

Refinery closures cost South Africa $4.68bn, 5,400 jobs Business News Nigeria

With the disintegration of the trade union federation, the breakdown of structured negotiation and worker protections poses significant risks for both labour rights and business stability.

There’s a price to pay for our love of bread and wine in the chemicals commonly used to grow wheat and grapes. Most of that bill is paid in farm soils, neighbouring veld and rivers downstream. But traces can also travel beyond the farm fence.