BusinessCheaper Imports, Falling Prices: The Market Shock Forcing Kenyan Farmers to Sell Early

A surge in regional supply, shifting consumption patterns, and policy signals are combining to push maize prices down across Kenya’s grain belt, forcing farmers into early sales and exposing structural weaknesses in how agricultural markets function.

March 31, 2026

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BusinessZephyr Marine Services Signals Shift Toward Namibian-Led Oilfield

Namibia’s oil sector is shifting from exploration to execution. The launch of Zephyr Marine Services signals a move toward locally owned capability in high-value offshore operations, raising a central question: who will control the service layer as the country approaches first oil.

March 24, 2026

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BusinessAfrica’s Alumina Shift Signals a New Phase in Mining Value Creation

Africa is moving from exporting raw bauxite to refining alumina locally. This shift signals a new phase in industrialization, investment, and value creation across the continent.

March 30, 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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PoliticsBotswana vs Angola: the fight to control the world's biggest diamond company

Anglo American’s planned exit from De Beers has opened a critical moment for the global diamond industry. While Botswana and Angola are both strategically positioned within Africa’s diamond sector, no confirmed bids or consortium proposals have been announced. The central question is no longer ownership alone, but who controls the full value chain that determines where the true economic value of diamonds is captured.

March 25, 2026

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LifestyleGFA part ways with Otto Addo

The exit of Otto Addo reflects more than a change in leadership; it exposes a recurring structural weakness within Ghana’s football system. While the Ghana Football Association has acted under pressure to reset performance, the deeper issue remains the absence of a clear football identity, consistent technical direction, and long-term alignment across the national team. Without addressing these foundations, coaching changes risk becoming temporary fixes rather than lasting solutions. This moment is not just about who leaves or who comes next. It is about whether Ghana can finally build a system that produces stability, not cycles.

March 31, 2026

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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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