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Small businesses across Africa want local money to help close the gap between men and women in business financing. These companies believe better funding creates jobs and boosts the economy, especially as money from other countries keeps shrinking. Business leaders argue that every economic plan...

Fatuma Achani, Governor of Kwale County, celebrated International Women's Day by awarding Ksh.50 million worth of contracts to 42 different groups, including women, young people, and people with disabilities. Everyone gathered at Kinango Baraza Park for this special occasion. The Governor wants...

The National Gender and Equality Commission wants big changes to help women across Kenya. Their leader, Rehema Jaldesa, spoke up during International Women's Day 2025, asking everyone to act fast on gender issues. The NGEC listed several important steps needed right away to knock down barriers...

Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi wants everyone to step up support for women across the country. He believes society should recognize how women drive progress in many parts of the economy and social development. Mudavadi sees International Women's Day 2025 as a chance for people...

A funeral service for former election chief Wafula Chebukati turned violent Friday when attackers targeted Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya. The ceremony happened in Kimilili town before chaos erupted. Natembeya says Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau organized the attack after police had asked...

Ghana's Vice President believes empowering women benefits everyone across the nation. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang shared this message during International Women's Day celebrations throughout Ghana. She emphasized how communities and entire countries succeed when women have opportunities...

Sunyani Technical University welcomed 4,222 new students during a colorful ceremony at their main auditorium. This represents 62.3% of all students who received acceptance letters. Compared to last year, enrollment jumped 25.6% from the previous 3,362 students. The gender breakdown shows 2,756...

The National Intelligence Bureau grabbed former National Service Scheme deputy boss Gifty Oware-Mensah last Friday. They arrested her on March 7, 2025, and have refused to let her out on bail. People say officers took her somewhere secret. Her husband tried to visit, but guards turned him away...

The Minority Caucus just named John Darko as its official lawyer. Darko comes from Suame, where he serves as a Member of Parliament. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who runs the Minority group, announced this in a letter he signed last Friday, March 7. The group believes Darko has amazing legal skills...

The Education Ministry recently brought Savannah College of Education into Ghana's public college network. They teamed up with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to make this happen. The government wants more people to become teachers across the country, and this change shows that they care...

President Mahama picked Judith Adjobah Blay to run the Ghana National Gas Company. Robert Kofi Lartey moved up from Acting CEO to Deputy Managing Director after serving as Operations Director. These changes happened because the former boss, Dr. Ben Asante, stepped down recently. The company...

The NPP never received any formal invite to join the National Economic Dialogue organized by President Mahama and his team. Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, who serves as Manso Nkwanta MP, shared this information during his appearance on The Big Issue TV show. He checked thoroughly but found zero evidence...

The Finance Ministry team headed to Makola Market yesterday for direct talks with everyday sellers. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Deputy Thomas Nyarko Ampem listened as small business folks shared ideas for the upcoming national spending plan. The Finance Minister told everyone they matter because...

A top government expert slammed civil service union bosses for launching what he called an unnecessary and against-the-law walkout. Local Governance specialist Alhaji Mohammed Kwaku Doku spoke against the Civil and Local Government Staff Association's strike that started on February 20. Workers...

Franklin Cudjoe stands behind the National Economic Dialogue as an important way to fix money problems in Ghana. The Imani Africa President believes these talks help create better plans for future growth across the country. He thinks leaders must tell citizens about financial troubles and what...

Ghana just took a big step forward with its energy plans. The Cabinet gave a thumbs-up to starting to use the Renewable Energy Investment Fund. Energy Minister John Abu Jinapor explained that this fund will support many clean energy projects across the country. These include solar rooftops...

President Mahama wants everyone to help women succeed in all parts of life as we mark International Women's Day this year. He pointed out that the theme "AccelerateAction" pushes us to move faster toward making men and women equal. Ghana already took a big step by putting a woman in the second...

President William Ruto has recently spent time with a new face named Wicknell Chivanga, sharing friendly photos that suggest close ties. This Zimbabwean businessman claims connections with leaders across Southern Africa and calls himself 'Sir' despite lacking official knighthood. He appears...

The Energy Minister John Abu Jinapor made things crystal clear about electricity companies during a press conference at the Presidency in Accra. He firmly stated they have zero plans to sell ECG or NEDCo after the Cabinet approved the 2025 Economy Policy and Budget. These power companies will...

Zimbabwean tycoon Sir Wicknell Chivayo caused quite a stir on social media with his flashy bride price plans. People can't stop talking about his announcement to pay $125,000 for his future wife, Lucy Muteke, nicknamed Lulu. The massive amount sparked hot debates about respecting African...