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Spotify’s Africa Data Reveals a Stubborn Gender Gap
Spotify Africa's five-year report shows no female artist in the top five most-streamed lists for Nigeria or Ghana, exposing a…
Ghana Bans Alcoholic Energy Drinks by March
Ghana's FDA has ordered all pre-mixed alcoholic energy drinks off the market by end of March 2026, citing evidence that…
West Africa Demands Big Tech Pay for News
Two senior media figures are urging West African governments and ECOWAS to collectively demand fair compensation from Google and Meta,…
Ghana’s McDan Built a $120M Empire From Nothing
Dr. Daniel McKorley started as a street boy and messenger who couldn't afford university. Today his McDan Group employs 7,000…
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Ghana tightens bank cybersecurity rules
Ghana has launched the Cyber and Information Security Directive 2026, requiring board-level accountability for cybersecurity…
World Bank backs Malawi cybersecurity push
The World Bank has renewed technical support for Malawi's cybersecurity agenda, backing the establishment of…
Kenya’s fuel hoarders face licence threat
Ruto warned oil marketers against hoarding and confirmed Kenya's G-to-G deal continues to provide protection…
Nigeria reform signal for Kenya investors
Nigeria's reform narrative is shifting how global capital prices Africa. For Kenya, competing for the…