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Feature: NPP: Tumultuous Times
Apropos of the NPP, it is 5 candidates, I slot. At the end of the filing of nominations five candidates had filed to contest the primaries; Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ex-Vice President, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, ex-Minister of Education, Kennedy Agyapong,...
Owner: Nana Kofi Coomson
Africa Intelligence Brief: Comprehensive News Roundup For September 4, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Today's Africa Intelligence Brief provides a comprehensive analysis of major developments across the African continent on September 4, 2025. The roundup is organized by region (North Africa, East Africa, West Africa,...
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh
We cannot continue to spend $15m annually on rent - President tasks new envoys to reverse trend
Ghana cannot continue spending a staggering $15 million or more every year on renting properties abroad for our diplomatic use. “I have tasked the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance to work urgently to resolve this long-standing challenge,”...
Owner: Ghanian Government
President Mahama tells new envoys to reverse $15m annually spent on rent
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Modern Ghana
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President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana can no longer afford to spend over $15 million annually on renting properties abroad for diplomatic purposes. “I have tasked the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance to work urgently to...
Owner: Kwame Owusu
NextGeo finalizes acquisition of share in Italian subsea services firm
Italy-headquartered Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has completed the acquisition of 75.4% of the share capital of RANA Subsea, a compatriot subsea services company established in 1964, thereby expanding its operations into the Mediterranean and West...
Owner: Coert van Zijll Langhout
24-Hour Economy requires secure systems and strong cybersecurity protocols – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that Ghana’s plan for a 24-hour economy will only succeed if backed by secure systems, constant monitoring, and strong cybersecurity protocols. Speaking at the launch of the 2025...
Owner: Ghanian Government
ConocoPhillips to Lay Off a Quarter of its Employees
ConocoPhillips is planning to make major layoffs to its workforce, according to a recent report from the Associated Press (AP). The outlet noted that the layoffs are a part of the company’s broader goals to cut back on spending. The oil giant...
Owner: Mountaingate Capital
President Mahama commissions 18 new Ambassadors and High Commissioners
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned 18 new envoys as part efforts to align the diplomatic corps with his administration’s Resetting Ghana Agenda. The commissioning ceremony, which took place at the Presidency in Accra, saw the President...
Owner: Emmanuel K. Dogbevi
EXPLAINER: What Nigeria-Brazil direct flight means for Nigerians
The bilateral air service agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Brazil has ripple effects that favour Nigerians and investors in both countries’ aviation sector, however, it could also lead to a waste of investments, according to industry experts....
Owner: Simon Kolawole
AEW 2025 to Feature Key Regulatory, Policy Leaders Driving Africa’s Energy Investment
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Engineering News
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African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies – taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – will host a distinguished group of regulatory, policy and advisory leaders from across Africa and beyond. Participants include...
Owner: Creamer Family
Mahama Launches US$50M FinTech Fund, Swears In Cyber Security Committee
President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated an 18-member Joint Cyber Security Committee and announced a $50 million FinTech Growth Fund on Wednesday as Ghana kicked off its 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month with ambitious plans to build...
Owner: Roger Agambire Agana
Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Philip Takyi (Dr): A Pan-African approach to cyber resilience: Beyond prevention to strategic recovery
The digital transformation sweeping across Africa has unlocked unprecedented opportunities for economic growth and social development. However, this rapid digitalization also exposes the continent’s critical infrastructure and burgeoning digital...
Owner: Edith Dankwa
Prez Mahama urges newly sworn in ambassadors to champion govt’s reset agenda globally
President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners to promote Ghana’s Reset Agenda on the international stage, describing it as a bold vision to restore hope and drive inclusive development. Speaking at...
Owner: Ernest Boateng
President Mahama commissions 18 new envoys
By Iddi Yire Accra, Sept. 4, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned 18 new envoys as part efforts to align the diplomatic corps with his administration’s Resetting Ghana Agenda. The commissioning ceremony, which took place at the...
Owner: Ghanian Government
The rising stakes of foreign investment in Africa
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Institute for Security Studies
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The rising stakes of foreign investment in Africa With labour’s contribution to economic growth steadily growing, Africa must focus on improving inward financial flows. In the early stages of development, economic growth is largely driven by the...
Owner: Institute for Security Studies (Non-profit)
Cameroon vs Eswatini Prediction and Betting Tips | September 4th 2025
Cameroon will welcome Eswatini to Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. The hosts have enjoyed an unbeaten run in the campaign thus far, winning three of their six games. Sihlangu Semnikati are winless in six...
Owner: Nitish Mittersain
1 Month Until the Energy Industry Unites
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Business Ghana
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With just one month to go until African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies - Africa’s largest energy event -, investors, policymakers and project developers are gearing up to discuss strategies for Positioning Africa as the Global...
Owner: Zipzig Ventures (Non-transparent)
FAQ: What International Students Should Know About Trump’s Travel Ban
Some prospective and current international students have reconsidered or altered their U.S. higher education plans for this academic year after… Some prospective and current international students have reconsidered or altered their U.S. higher...
Owner: Stanley S. Hubbard
Africa must not be left behind in digital evolution – MTN Group CEO
President and Group Chief Executive Officer of South African telecommunications giant MTN, Ralph Mupita, has added his voice to calls for greater digital inclusion across Africa. Speaking at this year’s Forward Africa Leaders Symposium (FALS),...
Owner: Kwasi Twum
Trump tariffs mapped: The countries hit by US president’s sweeping new trade war levies
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Owner: Evgeny Lebedev