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Ghana’s Informal Sector: Major Employment Source, but Low Productivity and…
Ghana's informal sector plays a vital role in the economy, employing nearly 80% of the workforce. However, it!-->…
Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in the…
As Africa rapidly embraces technological advancements and digital transformation, the continent faces significant!-->…
Chegg Files Lawsuit Against Google, Claims AI Overviews Harm Publishers’…
A lawsuit filed by U.S. education technology company Chegg accuses Google of using its artificial intelligence!-->…
Bank of Ghana Signals Review of Cash Reserve Ratio to Ease Liquidity Strain
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signaled its intention to gradually review the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for commercial!-->…
COMAC vows to resist policies that threaten local investment-GHANA
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has expressed strong opposition to policies that could harm local!-->…
Indian Tech Sector Poised for Strong Growth, Set to Cross $300 Billion by FY26,…
India’s technology sector is on track for accelerated growth in fiscal year 2025, according to the National!-->…
Qatar Partners with Scale AI to Enhance Government Services Through AI
Qatar's government has recently signed a strategic five-year agreement with Scale AI, a leading AI data company!-->…
Thai Finance Minister Advocates Interest Rate Cut to Stimulate Economic Growth
Thailand's finance minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, has indicated that the country's low inflation provides an!-->…
AfDB Report: Africa’s Economic Growth Shows Improvement Despite Global Challenges
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed signs of economic recovery for Africa in its 2025 Macroeconomic!-->…
Olam Group Sells 44.6% Stake in Agribusiness to Saudi Fund for $2.35 Billion
Olam Group, based in Singapore, announced on February 24, 2025, that it will sell a 44.58% stake in its!-->…
US Demands EU Clarification on Antitrust Rules for Big Tech
U.S. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has demanded clarification from EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera on how the!-->…
European Markets Surge as Germany’s Election Results Boost Investor…
European stock futures and the euro climbed on Monday after Germany's election results yielded a mainstream!-->…
US companies swap dollar bonds into euros to lower funding costs
U.S. companies with international operations are increasingly using cross-currency swaps to convert their dollar!-->…
Trump Labels Zelensky a “Dictator” as Tensions Rise Between US and…
Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator" and!-->…
European Stocks Mixed as Schneider Electric’s Strong Profit Boosts Market…
European stock markets were mixed on Thursday morning, following a flurry of earnings releases across the!-->…
The Urgent Need for Homegrown Venture Capital in Ghana’s Startup Ecosystem
For years, Ghana’s startup ecosystem, like many African nations, has thrived with the help of foreign donors such!-->…
Rural Banks in Ghana Embrace GhanaPay to Stay Competitive
Rural banks in Ghana are increasingly adopting the GhanaPay platform developed by the Ghana Interbank Payment and!-->…
Fed Concerns Over Trump’s Policies Contributing to Inflation Risks, Minutes…
At a meeting held a week after President Donald Trump's inauguration, Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns!-->…
China Maintains Benchmark Lending Rates Amid Economic Uncertainties
China’s central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), decided to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged in!-->…
Govt Contributes GHS9.7 Billion to Sinking Fund for Debt Management-GHANA
The Ghanaian government, under the leadership of the Mahama administration, has made a significant contribution to!-->…
Ghana Fuel Prices Drop for the First Time in 2025
Fuel prices in Ghana have seen a decline for the first time in 2025, following a series of price increases earlier!-->…
West Africa Faces Volatile Food Prices Amid Insecurity and Economic…
A recent report by the Food Security Monitor reveals persistent volatility in food prices across West Africa,!-->…
South Korea Joins Italy in Banning DeepSeek Downloads Amid Data Privacy Concerns
In a move that echoes Italy’s recent actions, South Korea has halted new downloads of the DeepSeek AI app due to!-->…
The Rise of Autonomous AI Agents: Revolutionizing Industries and Reshaping…
Autonomous AI agents are no longer a distant concept from science fiction they are here and rapidly transforming!-->…
European Markets Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Data
European markets are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, despite the ongoing!-->…
Russia Fines Google $41,500 for Hosting YouTube Video on Surrendering Soldiers
A Russian court has imposed a fine of 3.8 million roubles (approximately $41,530) on Alphabet Inc.'s Google for!-->…
China Invites Tech Leaders Including Jack Ma for Meeting with President Xi
As the global trade landscape shifts under the new Trump administration, China is working to reconnect with its!-->…
South Korea Plans to Acquire 10,000 GPUs for AI Development
South Korea is ramping up its efforts to stay competitive in the global AI race by announcing plans to secure!-->…
Tinubu Earns Praise at AU Summit for Advancing AfCFTA’s Digital Trade…
President Bola Tinubu received widespread recognition for Nigeria’s significant efforts in advancing the African!-->…
UK Economy Shows Unexpected Growth in Q4 2024, But Outlook for 2025 Remains…
The UK economy surprised many by growing 0.1% in the final quarter of 2024, defying expectations of a 0.1%!-->…