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Ghana Minority demands funding plan for $10bn New Economy

Ghana’s Minority in Parliament has demanded a costed financing plan for the government’s US$10 billion …

Samsung cash pile tops 200 trillion won, a first in...

Samsung Electronics became the first South Korean company with more than 200 trillion won in …

FAO food price index falls 1.2% in October on cheaper...

The FAO Food Price Index fell 1.2% to 133.9 points in October as cheaper cereals, …

Egypt’s foreign reserves hit record $57.5 billion in October

Egypt’s net international reserves rose $151.6 million to a record $57.5 billion at the end …

Botswana raises growth forecast to 3.8% as diamonds rebound

Botswana raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.8% from 3.1% as diamond output rose 14%, …

Indonesia posts $10.6 billion trade surplus on non-oil exports

Indonesia recorded a $10.61 billion trade surplus in January to September 2026, as non-oil and …

Africa’s top banks build war chest for Kenya takeover deals

Half of Africa’s top 20 banks are building a multi-billion-shilling war chest for Kenya, with …

South Korea’s exports hit record $115.3 billion on chip boom

South Korea’s exports jumped 93.7% to a record $115.3 billion in October as semiconductor shipments …

Kenya bets on new coffee varieties to boost production

Kenya is counting on new climate-resilient coffee varieties, including an Arabica-Robusta hybrid, to lift output …

Global EV registrations hit record 11 million in nine months

Global battery-electric vehicle registrations rose 12% to a record 11 million in the first nine …

Oil prices rise as Brent climbs above $115 a barrel

Brent crude rose 1.3% to $115.36 a barrel on Wednesday and WTI moved back above …

Oil prices rise as Brent climbs above $115 a barrel

Brent crude rose 1.3% to $115.36 a barrel on Wednesday and WTI moved back above …