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…
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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…
Adenia Partners Strengthens Investment Committee with Franck Falézan Appointment
Adenia Partners, a prominent private equity firm with a focus on growth opportunities in Africa, has appointed Franck Falézan to…
US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns
The ongoing U.S.-European tariff conflict is endangering an estimated $9.5 trillion in annual business activity, according to a warning from…
Airbus and others call for sovereign infrastructure fund, buy European
In a joint open letter, Airbus, Dassault Systemes, and over 90 smaller European tech firms are calling on European Commission…
NSIA, Partners Launch $500 Million Fund to Boost Renewable Energy in Nigeria
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the International Solar Alliance (ISA), and Africa50 have launched…
Stock Futures Drop as Wall Street Faces Uncertainty and Economic Slowdown Concerns
Stock futures dropped early on Monday following a tough week for the markets, with the Dow posting its worst performance…
T-Bill Yields Decline as Ghana’s Government Records Oversubscription in Latest Auction
In a positive outcome for the government, the latest Treasury bill auction has surpassed expectations, with the government raising GHS…
Basata Boosts Stake in MadfoatCom to 25%, Strengthening Digital Payments in Jordan
Egyptian fintech company Basata has raised its stake in Jordan’s leading digital payments provider, MadfoatCom, to 25%, marking a significant…
Juridoc.tn secures investment from Go Big Partners and 216 Capital Ventures for expansion
Juridoc.tn, a pioneering legal-tech company based in Tunisia, has secured a joint investment from Go Big Partners and 216 Capital…
Bank of Ghana Appoints New Board of Directors to Tackle Economic Challenges
The Bank of Ghana has officially inaugurated a new Board of Directors to address the nation’s economic challenges and reinforce…
Ghanaians Embrace Savings Amid Economic Struggles, Report Shows
Amid rising financial pressures and ongoing economic challenges, Ghanaians are increasingly prioritizing savings as a means of securing long-term financial…
Bitcoin’s Bear Market Hits New Investors Hard as Crypto Faces Setbacks
The latest bear market in Bitcoin has significantly impacted newer investors who rushed into the cryptocurrency during its peak last…
Trump’s Global Moves Shake Markets: $5 Trillion Losses and Volatility Surge
In recent weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions have caused significant shifts in global financial markets, contributing to a dramatic…
Experts Stress Research’s Key Role in Economic Growth at Omniverse Africa Summit 2025
The Research Exchange event, part of the Omniverse Africa Summit 2025, underscored the vital role of research in fostering economic…
European Markets Struggle as Trump Tariffs Spark Trade Concerns
European markets opened lower on Thursday, weighed down by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which continue to disrupt global trade…
Ghana Faces GHS 55 Billion Financial Crisis at BoG, ECG, and COCOBOD – Ato Forson Reveals
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is facing a critical financial crisis,…
Stocks Decline as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Market Sentiment, Gold Nears Record High
Asian stocks saw a dramatic reversal on Thursday, slipping from initial gains into losses due to concerns over the economic…
UK and Nigeria Launch Creative Industries Technical Working Group
In a significant move towards strengthening bilateral relations, the United Kingdom and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical…
Africa’s Progress in Data Protection: Key to Secure Digital Finance Growth
A new report by Yellow Card highlights Africa’s significant strides in data protection, underscoring the critical role of strong data…
FTC Pushes Forward with Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft’s Market Practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing its broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, which was initially launched during the…
Bitcoin Reserves Could Generate Up to $81 Trillion for U.S. by 2045
Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of Microstrategy, has proposed that the United States could earn between $16 trillion and $81…
Stock Markets Tumble in Nigeria and US Amid Global Uncertainty
The Nigerian stock market experienced a sharp downturn on Tuesday, with investors losing N285 billion, or 0.43 percent, as market…
Global Markets in Retreat Amid Economic Fears Fueled by Trump’s Trade War and Job Cuts
Markets across the globe showed signs of retreat on Tuesday, following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street driven by growing…
OpenAI Unveils New Developer Tools Amid Growing Competition from Chinese AI Startups
OpenAI has introduced new developer tools aimed at enhancing the creation of advanced AI agents. These tools are built to…