A R462 million land reform project in South Africa’s North West Province has descended into crisis after armed illegal miners reportedly took control of the site, halting both agricultural and mining activities. The 1,923-hectare Skeerpoort property, acquired under a government-supported land restitution initiative for the Khutso Naketsi Communal Property Association (CPA), was intended to serve …
Atlantic Lithium Limited says it is finalising a programme of activities focused on the socio-economic development of communities affected by its Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana’s Central Region. The update is contained in its quarterly activities report for the period ended 31 March 2026, following parliamentary ratification of the Mining Lease on 19 March 2026. …
Energy Minister John Jinapor has announced the full restoration of power across the country following a major disruption caused by a fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation in Akosombo. In a statement shared on Friday, the Minister confirmed that all generation units are now back in service, signalling the successful stabilisation of …
Damang Gold Mine Ltd., owned by Ibrahim Mahama, has sold the entirety of its first gold output to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in a move aimed at supporting the country’s foreign reserve accumulation. The Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, received a delegation from the company at the Board’s assay laboratory at the …
President Hakainde Hichilema has officially launched shaft sinking works at the Mingomba Mine in Chililabombwe, describing the project as a major milestone for Zambia’s mining sector and economic growth. Speaking during the ceremony, President Hichilema said the investment shows growing confidence in Zambia as a destination for business. “Zambia is open for business. This is …
The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss based non profit advancing digital enablement, innovation, and education across the Hedera ecosystem, and Exponential Science, an organization focused on supporting emerging technologies to advance human progress, have announced the winners of its Hedera Africa Hackathon, which has officially become the largest hackathon globally. More than 13,000 developers, 1,300 project …
Energy Minister John Jinapor has reaffirmed government’s commitment to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible following the fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation in Akosombo. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 23 at about 2:01 p.m., affected the facility’s control room and disrupted over 1,000 megawatts of power to …
The handover of the Damang Mine represents a significant milestone in Ghana’s mining sector, not merely as a transition of operatorship, but as a demonstration of a regulatory system functioning with integrity, transparency, and purpose. This moment reflects years of commitment to strengthening local participation within the industry, achieved through a structured and legally grounded …
Anzens, issuer of USDA, a dollar-backed stablecoin enabled by cross- border payments infrastructure, has partnered with Credit Bank PLC, a commercial bank licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya, to explore the integration of its solution into the bank’s services. The initiative, which is currently in an exploratory phase and remains subject to ongoing engagement …
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has announced ambitious infrastructure plans for communities around the Damang Mine, including the construction of an airport, improved road networks, and community sports facilities, following the takeover of the mine by Engineers & Planners (E&P). Speaking after the official handover ceremony, which marked the transition of the mine from Goldfields Ghana Limited …
