Category: Pan African Banking
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🇿🇲 The Zambia kwacha has surged to become the world’s best‑performing currency against the US dollar
The Zambia kwacha has surged to become the world’s best‑performing currency against the US dollar in early 2026, outpacing all other currencies tracked by Bloomberg. Kwacha’s stunning rally Over the past month, the kwacha has gained around 10–12 percent against the dollar, reaching its strongest level in more than two years. – On some trading…
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Navigating U.S. Tax Obligations After Deportation: A Guide for the Pan-African Community
For members of the global African diaspora, a deportation order from the United States can feel like a definitive severance. However, one critical legal and financial thread often remains: the obligation to file U.S. taxes. Understanding this responsibility is not about clinging to the past but about proactively managing your future, protecting your financial integrity,…
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Battle Reaches Former Finance Minister: A Test for the Rule of Law
A red notice from Interpol and an extradition request to the United States mark a dramatic turn in Ghana’s pursuit of a former finance minister accused of masterminding a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly defrauded the state. Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been formally charged with 78 counts of corruption. The charges stem from…
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🇬🇭Asante plans to spend $6.4 million on gold exploration at Chirano and Bibiani mines in Ghana
Asante Gold is investing more than 9 million Canadian dollars in gold exploration at the Chirano and Bibiani mines in Ghana. CEO Dave Anthony noted that these funds will accelerate exploration work and support long-term planning. At Chirano, 15,000 meters of drilling are planned by the end of 2025 to assess resources and search for…
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🇬🇭 Ghana targets record gold haul in 2025
Keypoints: Ghana forecasts up to 5.1m oz of gold in 2025Artisanal mining and new projects drive growthAgeing mines, smuggling, and licensing still pose challenges GHANA is set to push its gold output to a potential new record of 5.1 million ounces in 2025, up from last year’s 4.8 million ounces, according to projections by the…
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🇧🇫 West African Resources agrees to increase Burkina Faso’s equity interest in projects to 15%
Australia-listed West African Resources, which owns and operates the Sanbrado, Kiaka and Toega projects in Burkina Faso, has agreed to increase the State’s free-carried equity interest in the projects to 15%, from the 10% previously held by the State. This change is in line with the new Burkina Faso Mining Code, which was adopted in…