CANEX WKND 2026 opens in Lagos, positioning Africa’s creative economy for global growth

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged government to translate recent macroeconomic stability into industrial growth by addressing high electricity tariffs, unfair import competition and limited access to long-term financing.

The Vittin-Kukuo Branch of ASA Savings and Loans Limited (ASLL) has provided free breast cancer screening for 105 women in Tamale, as part of efforts to promote early detection and improve access to preventive healthcare.

● Spiro’s entry into Ghana introduces the Ekon 450 M1 V3 electric motorcycle and its battery-swapping solution, bringing a new mobility option to commercial riders and delivery fleets.

South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of 77 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles built between April 2 and September 3, 2026, over a fault that could cause a loss of power while driving.

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has awarded tertiary scholarships to 30 additional students from its host communities, bringing to 50 the number of beneficiaries under its Community Scholarship Support Scheme since its inception.

Financing constraints, stringent contract requirements and complex licencing procedures are impeding the participation of young businesses in Ghana’s US$10.8billion renewable energy investment programme.

The Prime Minister of Guinea,  Amadou Oury Bah, has described the new waste management partnership between Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), through its environmental services subsidiary, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, and Guinea as a continuation of the "historic brotherhood" between the two countries.

Russia’s proposed partnership with Ghana to develop a 2,000-megawatt (MW) nuclear power plant is raising fresh questions about the country’s existing nuclear technology engagements, project financing and readiness to undertake an investment that could reshape its electricity sector.bu