Traders dealing in ginger at Nana Bosoma Central Market are appealing to the government to address the persistent rise in the price of the crop. According to the traders, the situation is being driven in part by increased demand from herbal practitioners, who are purchasing ginger in large quantities for medicinal use. They say this […]

In a landmark achievement for sustainable transport in Africa, a team of engineers from Stellenbosch University and the Kenyan startup Roam completed a 6,000-kilometer solar-powered journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch. The expedition, carried out in 2024, showcased the potential of locally developed electric mobility solutions tailored to the continent’s unique conditions. The journey, which lasted […]

Gold and silver are attempting a rebound after a sharp sell-off in March 2026, as volatility in global energy markets triggered widespread pressure on precious metals. The decline was largely driven by a surge in oil prices, which fueled inflation concerns, strengthened the U.S. dollar, and reduced expectations for interest rate cuts. As of March […]

Microsoft has announced a major strategic shift for Windows 11, introducing what it calls a “Quality Reset” aimed at improving system performance, reliability, and user control. The initiative was outlined in a memo released on March 20, 2026, by Pavan Davuluri, Executive Vice President for Windows and Devices. The changes signal a move away from […]

Ghana’s total public debt fell to GH¢641 billion by the end of 2025, down significantly from GH¢726.7 billion recorded in December 2024, according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Data from the BoG’s Summary of Economic and Financial Data for March 2026 shows that the debt stock declined by GH¢82.1 billion year-on-year, with the debt-to-GDP […]

African airlines have recorded the strongest growth in the global aviation industry in early 2026, leading all regions in both international passenger demand and air cargo performance, according to data from the International Air Transport Association. International passenger demand for African carriers increased by 11.7 percent compared with the same period last year. Overall passenger […]