Starting January next year, Uganda will require all fuel distributors to blend locally produced ethanol into the petrol sold across the country. Uganda will require fuel dealers to blend ethanol into petrol starting next year. This aims to reduce the country’s $2 billion annual petroleum import bill and promote cleaner energy. The blending process will…
Telecommunication companies in Ghana have begun rolling out increased data allocations following a government directive aimed at improving internet affordability. Customers will now receive between 10% and 15% more data at no additional cost, under a policy that took effect on Tuesday, 1 July 2025. Telecommunication companies in Ghana have introduced increased data allocations following…
A new national poll by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed a sharp increase in optimism among Ghanaians regarding the country’s direction, with 70% of voters now expressing confidence that Ghana is on the right path. A recent poll shows increased optimism among Ghanaians regarding the country’s direction. 70% of participants expressed confidence, up from 62% in…
Acute hunger is emerging as one of Africa’s most critical humanitarian problems, with millions of people facing acute food shortages. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African countries with the highest number of food-insecure people. This list is courtesy of a report by the UN. Nigeria ranks number 1 on the list. What makes…
Ghanaian authorities claim that over 70 of its citizens trafficked to Nigeria under the guise of an employment scheme have been rescued. Over 70 Ghanaian citizens trafficked to Nigeria under a fraudulent employment scheme have been rescued. Victims were promised football careers, job placements, or visa assistance, later facing exploitation and mistreatment. Rescue operations were…
A growing diplomatic row has erupted between Ghana and China over the contentious issue of illegal gold mining, locally known as galamsey, as both sides trade blame amid a surge in global gold prices and increasing environmental destruction. A diplomatic conflict has escalated between Ghana and China over illegal gold mining, known as galamsey. Ghana…
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his feud with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, suggesting in a late-night Truth Social post that Musk’s electric vehicle empire could collapse without government support, and that the billionaire might “head back to South Africa” if subsidies were withdrawn. Trump suggests Musk’s businesses might fail without federal support and hinted…
A new report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that approximately 29.5% of Ghana’s population, representing about 4.8 million people, are living in slums or informal settlements. Accra and Ashanti regions have the highest slum housing rates, over 50%. Recent Ghana Statistical Service report shows 29.5% of Ghanaians live in slums. Women…
As the July 9 deadline for the implementation of President Trump’s tariffs approaches, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for extended negotiations with the United States. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa advocated for continued negotiations with the United States regarding looming tariffs. The current tariff proposal includes a 31% rate on U.S. imports…
