Category: AFRICA

Curbing Ghana’s Exports of Raw Gold….Ghana GoldBod-SAM Refinery,Dubai Join Hands

Ghana’s GoldBod and SAM Precious Metals,Dubai,UAE, headquartered  premier precious metals refinery are joining hands in order to position  Ghana as a gold processing hub This was disclosed by Sammy Gyamfi,CEO,Ghana GoldBod during a recent interview with Joy News’ PM Business Edition  interview in Accra Mr.Gymafi,Joy News said  was emphatic that this is part of a broader push to end the export of raw minerals and also  adding  that, the shift from exporting raw gold to refined products is already underway. “We are going to be decreasing the quantity of raw…

Burkina Faso’s largest gold mine to drive West African Resources’ record output in 2026

Solomon Ekanem First published,02 April 2026 West African Resources is poised for a landmark year in 2026, forecasting annual gold production of between 430,000 and 490,000 ounces, driven by its Burkina Faso operations. West African Resources forecasts annual gold production of 430,000–490,000 ounces in 2026, driven by operations in Burkina Faso. The surge is fueled by the first full year of output from the Kiaka mine and continued strong performance at the Sanbrado mine. Targeting an all-in sustaining cost below $1,900 per ounce, the company expects strong margins amid global…

Government Announces Key Appointments and Institutional Realignment

The Office of the President of Seychelles, has announced a series of senior appointments within the public service, alongside an institutional realignment to strengthen governance and public administration according to an official statement issued in Victoria,Wednesday. Following the establishment of the position of Secretary of State for Cabinet Affairs and Civil Service, held by Ms Margaret Moumou, the post of Chief Secretary has been reclassified as Principal Secretary for the Department of Public Administration (DPA). This change is part of ongoing efforts to streamline leadership structures and enhance coordination across…

Asanko Gold seals $400m Rabotec deal to drive jobs, local capacity-Emmanuel Oppong

City FM News,First Published-March 30,2026 Asanko Gold Ghana LTD has signed a $400 million, four-year contract with Rabotec Engineering and Construction to deepen local participation in its mining operations while boosting employment and skills development in line with Ghana’s local content agenda. According to the company, the agreement marks “a new phase” in its long-standing relationship with the Ghanaian-owned mining services firm and reflects a strategic move to retain more value within the local economy. Speaking at the signing, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Asanko Gold Ghana Limited,…

Advancing the Global Growth of Flag Football…NFL-IFAF Join Hands in Ghana

The National Football League (NFL) (https://NFL.com/International), in collaboration with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), hosted a four-day series of flag football development clinics in Ghana, bringing together local educators, international coaches and global federation representatives as part of ongoing efforts to grow the game worldwide and expand access to flag football across Africa, according to an official statement issued in Accra,Monday. The programming included a Ghana-based teachers clinic focused on equipping local educators with the tools and resources to introduce and scale flag football in schools, followed by…

About Digital Education and Child Wellbeing…..Seychelles First Lady Speaks Out

The First Lady, of Seychelles,Veronique Herminie joined 45 other First Spouses at the inaugural “Fostering the Future Together” Global Coalition Summit in Washington DC held from 24th to 25th March 2026, at the US Department of State and the White House respectively on the personal invitation of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. The coalition is focused on advancing children’s wellbeing through education, innovation and responsible use of technology. In her intervention at the opening day of the summit, First Lady Veronique Herminie stressed the importance of education to ensure that…

Leveraging Africa’s Gold/Mineral Reserves for Economic Independence

Aurum Elite Bullion LLC Leads the Charge Story: Mohammed A. Abu Africa holds roughly 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including 40% of its gold and up to 90% of chromium and platinum. The continent  is a global powerhouse for resources, containing 65% of the world’s arable land, 10% of its oil, and significant deposits of cobalt, diamonds, and uranium, making it essential to global supply chains. Against this backdrop,governments of African countries need sober reflection over the thorny issue of  political independence minus  economic independence complicated  by ever rising public…

Dangote Daughters and succession plans in the Dangote Group

On the 16th February, 2026, the Dangote Industries Group announced major appointments to drive its vision 2030 which is to become a $100Billion enterprise. The appointments elevated the roles of the three daughters of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group and the richest man in Africa. In the appointments, the eldest daughter, Mariya is to assume the position of Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Cement and Food Business. The second daughter, Halima was appointed as Group Executive Director, Dangote Family Office and International offices (Dubai & London). Fatima…

Atlantic Lithium wins key Ghana approval for Ewoyaa mine

Australia’s Atlantic Lithium (ASX: A11) has secured Ghanaian parliamentary approval to develop the Ewoyaa project, the country’s first lithium mine, under revised royalty terms tied to market prices. The ratified 15-year lease introduces a sliding royalty scale on spodumene concentrate, ranging from 5% when prices fall below $1,500 a tonne to 12% when they exceed $3,200, replacing the flat 10% rate previously sought by Ghana. The new structure follows a broader overhaul of royalty frameworks for lithium and gold adopted earlier this month, clearing a path for the long-delayed project. The approval…

Africa’s largest university becomes first on the continent to own an Airport

The University of South Africa has become the first African university to own an airport. The 20-hectare facility will support practical training in aviation and advanced technologies. Vice-Chancellor Puleng LenkaBula says the move strengthens innovation and job-ready skills. The milestone aligns with UNISA’s global growth in research and technical education. Vice-Chancellor Puleng LenkaBula confirmed the acquisition of the 20-hectare facility, describing it as a strategic investment to strengthen real-world training for students. The announcement was made during a press briefing highlighting the university’s recent academic progress and rising global rankings.…