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Opinion: Why African Countries Should Buy Bitcoin

Working in or around finance in Ghana requires learning forex markets. You must read Bank of Ghana reports, watch trade flows, foreign fiscal and monetary policy. Because you never know what’s going to happen with the Ghana Cedi – but right now I’m concerned about the US Dollar.

SportPesa cancels all Kenya sponsorship over tax hike

Leading Kenyan betting firm SportPesa has pulled out of all local sports sponsorship with immediate effect after it lost a court case challenging the government's decision to increase tax on gambling revenue from 7.5% to 35%.

Mauritania revamps currency to fight inflation

Small lines formed at banks in Mauritania on New Year's Day as customers withdrew new banknotes and swapped cheque books after the government revamped the currency, the ouguiya, in a bid to fight inflation.

Ban on Ivory Sale in China takes effect

China’s ban on ivory sale has  come into effect in a move considered bold in protecting endangered animals.

China’s ban on Ivory sale takes effect

China’s ban on ivory sale will take effect from Sunday, December 31 in a move considered bold in protecting endangered animals.

Warning issued over Workplace robots

The UK government must intervene to stop automation driving up wage inequality, a think tank has warned. The Institute for Public Policy Research said robots would...

UAE Emirates airline banned from landing in Tunis

Tunisia has banned Emirates airline from landing in the capital Tunis after a number of Tunisian women were prevented from boarding its flights.

Ghana signs economic deal with Qatar

Ghana and Qatar have signed four economic development partnership agreements focusing on the aviation industry and youth and sports development in the West African nation.

Egypt FM visits Ethiopia after Nile dam talks stall

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will visit Addis Ababa next week for talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, a foreign ministry spokesman said, in a bid to end a standoff over a multi-billion dollar dam project on the Nile river.

Ghana secures $200 million aid from World Bank to create jobs

The World Bank has approved a $200 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support Ghana to enable the west African country create jobs and protect its poor and vulnerable population.

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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