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A global squeeze on energy supply that’s triggered crippling shortages and sent power and fuel prices surging may get worse, according to the head of the International Energy Agency. “The world has never witnessed such a major energy…

Producers of locally manufactured products risk being outperformed with the start of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) if they fail to ensure their products meet the standard certification requirements, Principal Scientist at…

Parliament has postponed the 2022 Mid-Year Budget Review which was scheduled for Wednesday, 13 July 2022 over IMF discussions. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was scheduled to give an update on the country's revenue and expenditure…

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched on Friday an in-depth market study of the domestic road fuel market after finding “cause for concern” in a rising gap between crude oil prices and wholesale fuel prices. The…

The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has urged authorities to declare the Dome Kwabenya seat vacant, following the continuous absence of its representative Sarah Adwoa Safo.  The Executive Director of the Center, Dr.…

Bushveld Minerals CEO Fortune Mojapelo on Friday described the London Aim-listed company that he leads as heading into a future that will be requiring a lot more vanadium for steel and energy. To meet emerging demand, Bushveld has…

The Ministry for Employment and Labour Relations has set Tuesday, July 12, 2022, to hold a second meeting with organised labour over their agitation for a 20% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). The meeting will specifically be to negotiate…

Former finance minister Seth Terkper says collateralisation of revenue sources is inimical to the economy, leaving the country handicapped amid shocks from turbulent events. This, he said, is because collateralising inflows allows for…

The value of global trade rose to a record US$7.7trillion in Q1 2022, an increase of about US$1trillion relative to Q1 2021, according to UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update published on 7 July. The growth, which represents a rise of about…

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and vice-president Michel Platini have both been found not guilty following their fraud trial in Switzerland. The pair stood trial over a payment of 2m Swiss francs (£1.6m) made by Blatter to Platini in…