OpinionThe Global Race for Africa’s Strategic Future. Who Owns Africa’s Critical Minerals?

The global shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy has made minerals such as cobalt, lithium, and manganese strategically important. Africa supplies many of these resources, yet most refining and battery manufacturing occur elsewhere. As demand grows, the key question is whether African countries will remain raw material suppliers or build the industries needed to capture greater value from the energy transition. Read More.

March 8, 2026

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PoliticsGhana’s Independence and the Long Search for Economic Sovereignty

Ghana gained independence from Britain on 6 March 1957 under Kwame Nkrumah, becoming the first sub-Saharan African colony to achieve independence in the post-war era. Nkrumah aimed to pair political freedom with industrial development, investing in infrastructure such as the Akosombo Dam. Following the 1966 coup, economic policies shifted through decades of reform. Today Ghana is a stable democracy, but its economy still relies heavily on commodity exports, leaving the question of deeper industrial transformation unresolved. Read More

March 6, 2026

Businessas Ghana Moves to Capture More Value From Gold, China, U.S. Pressure Ghana to Halt Gold Royalty Hike.

Ghana is considering raising gold royalties from a fixed 5% to a sliding 5–12% linked to global prices. Diplomats from the US, China and others, along with mining firms, warn it could affect investment confidence.

March 10, 2026

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Ghana’s Retail Battlefield: Shoprite vs. Melcom vs. Palace vs. China Mall — Who Really Wins?

Step into Accra’s malls and supermarkets and you’ll see more than shopping. You’ll see a fierce contest for the hearts and wallets of Ghanaians.

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PoliticsArchive Dispute Raises Questions Over Control of Congo’s Mineral Knowledge

Belgium’s Royal Museum for Central Africa rejected a digitisation proposal from KoBold Metals for colonial Congo geological archives, raising questions over who controls mineral data in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

March 2, 2026

LifestyleFrom Myth to Legend: The Relentless Rise of Shatta Wale

From Bandana to Shatta Wale, Ghana’s dancehall king rewrote the rules of fame. His Independence Square birthday bash wasn’t just a concert — it was the coronation of a living legend.

October 19, 2025

CultureWhen Kumasi Stood Still: The Asante Kingdom’s Lesson in Unity and Power

The Asante story reminds us: resources become power only when used for unity. Every region has a gift to bring to Ghana’s table — and when we bring them together, we rise as one nation.

September 19, 2025

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