EU Commission Accuses Google of Violating Digital Markets Act Over Search and Play Store Practices
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings accusing Alphabet Inc. of breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in its Google…
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European Markets Mixed as Central Bank Decisions Loom; Hapag-Lloyd Faces Geopolitical Strains
European stock markets showed mixed performance on Thursday, with investors focusing on key central bank decisions, including those from the…
Digital Asset Management: Transforming Registrars’ Role in the Future of Investor Services
Investor services are undergoing a major transformation, driven by rising shareholder expectations and regulatory pressures. Traditional methods of record-keeping and…
Deloitte: Ghana’s 4% GDP Growth Target for 2025 Feasible but Faces Key Risks
Deloitte has affirmed that Ghana’s 4% GDP growth target for 2025 is achievable, especially following the 5.7% growth recorded in…
Rwanda’s Economy Expands 8.9% in 2024, Driven by Strong Agricultural and Industrial Sectors
Rwanda’s economy experienced significant growth in 2024, expanding by 8.9%, surpassing the previous year’s 8.2% increase. This robust performance was…
Ghana’s Top 10 SOEs Report GHC11bn Loss in 2023
In 2023, Ghana’s 10 largest State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) by asset base reported a combined net loss of GHC11 billion, according…
Ghana’s Telecom Sector Struggles with Poor Reception and Slow Internet
A recent report by CUTS International, a consumer advocacy group, has raised alarm over ongoing challenges in Ghana’s telecommunications sector.…
Microsoft to Launch Three Data Centres in Malaysia by Mid-2025
Microsoft has announced plans to launch its first cloud region in Malaysia, with three data centres set to go live…
Fed’s Dot Plot Eases Investor Concerns, U.S. Markets Surge as Interest Rate Cuts Loom
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady and maintain a forecast of two rate cuts in 2025…
GIADEC Seeks Global Partnerships to Boost Ghana’s Integrated Aluminium Industry
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) is actively seeking partnerships with global investors to support its vision of developing…
Stock Futures Climb Ahead of Fed’s Rate Decision Amid Market Volatility
Stock futures saw a slight increase on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, set for release…
Ghana Must Strengthen Domestic Bond Market to Reduce External Borrowing – Terkper
In a recent address at the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 2025 Budget Digest Forum, Presidential Advisor on the Economy, Seth Terkper, emphasized…
Big Tech’s Data Center Surge Sparks New Risks for U.S. Power Grid
The rapid expansion of data centers in the U.S., particularly in regions like Data Center Alley near Washington D.C., is…
Bitcoin Surges Above $82K Amid FOMC Meeting Speculation
Bitcoin (BTC) has been holding steady above $82,000, with market participants eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Federal Open Market…
European Markets Rise as Germany Passes Debt Reform, Trump and Putin Discuss Ceasefire
European stock markets saw a positive close on Tuesday, with investor attention focused on Germany’s approval of a historic debt…
Google’s $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition Deal Sped Up After Trump’s Inauguration
Google’s deal to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, valued at $32 billion, gained significant momentum after Donald Trump’s inauguration in…
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Inflation Concerns
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to keep its short-term policy rate unchanged at 0.5% during its latest meeting on…
UK-listed Savannah Energy Acquires Nigerian Oil Assets for $35 Million to Boost Production
Savannah Energy, a UK-listed independent energy company, has successfully completed its acquisition of Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Company…
AGI President Applauds Ghana’s 2025 Budget as Promising and Business-Friendly
The President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) for Greater Accra, Tsonam Akpeloo, has expressed strong support for Ghana’s…
Ghana Removes E-Levy and Betting Tax to Boost Financial Inclusion – Deputy Finance Minister
In a significant policy shift, the Ghanaian government has abolished the Electronic Levy (E-Levy), betting tax, and other taxes as…
Euro and Stocks Rise Ahead of German Spending Vote Amid Global Uncertainty
European markets remained stable on Tuesday as investors awaited a key vote in the German parliament on a significant overhaul…
U.S. Treasury Yields Drop as Investors Await Key Economic Data
U.S. Treasury yields saw a slight decline on Tuesday as investors prepared for crucial housing data and the Federal Reserve’s…
Dr. Amin Adam Criticizes Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Policy as Deceptive Without Adequate Funding
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has raised concerns about the Mahama government’s proposed 24-hour economy policy, suggesting that…
Hong Kong Stocks Surge to Three-Year High Amid Positive China Outlook
Hong Kong’s stock market reached a three-year high on March 18, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 2%. This…
Google to Partner with MediaTek on Next-Gen AI Chips
Google is reportedly preparing to collaborate with Taiwan’s MediaTek to develop the next version of its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs)…
US Commerce Department Bans DeepSeek AI on Government Devices Amid Security Concerns
The U.S. Department of Commerce has recently informed its staff that the Chinese AI model DeepSeek is banned from government-issued…
Intel’s New CEO Lip-Bu Tan Eyes Bold Overhaul of Manufacturing and AI Operations
Intel’s newly appointed CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is planning a major overhaul of the company’s manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) operations.…
Ghanaians seek extra income to manage rising costs
Many Ghanaians are seeking additional sources of income to navigate the challenges of stagnant wages and escalating living costs. A…
Kasief Isaacs Appointed CEO of Creation Capital to Drive Growth and Innovation
Creation Capital has appointed Kasief Isaacs as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2025. With over 30 years of…
Cikü Mugambi Joins DOB Equity as Investment Director After Departure From Kobo360
Cikü Mugambi has taken on a new role as Investment Director at DOB Equity, a Netherlands-based private equity firm specializing…