African filmmakers should emulate Nollywood -UNESCO
NATIONAL Programme Officer for Culture, UNESCO, Carl Ampah, is urging African filmmakers and industry players to emulate the economic model of Nigeria’s film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, in the areas of film distribution and production, which has been successful over the years. Nollywood’s model of development could help other African countries to build vibrant
Continued Growth of Africa’s FinTechs can Unlock Greater Economic Prosperity – Tech | Business
Advertisements Africa is one of the fastest growing FinTech markets with revenue forecasted to grow 13 fold to $65-billion by 2030. In addition to the revenue opportunity, FinTechs play an important role in developing the region’s economy and improving the lives of African people by revolutionising the financial sector. Two new reports from Boston Consulting
Akufo-Addo launches Creation Africa Ghana to open opportunities for entrepreneurs
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched Creation Africa Ghana, an initiative in the creative arts and culture that seeks to equip …
Nigeria protests, VAT in Ghana, Eggs shortage
As we wrap up the week, here are the top stories from Africa. The Ghanaian FDA continues to enforce the ban on celebrities advertising alcohol. Meanwhile, a Nigerian woman makes headlines with a record-setting wig measuring over 350 meters. Labour unions halt a nationwide strike in Ghana, and the country makes progressive moves by eliminating
Cellulant enters Egypt – Techpoint Africa
The company, which has been making progress in deepening its operations in Africa, operates in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya. On …
Africa is poised to take the lead on sustainable development practices, says Cannelle Maricaux, Francophone African entrepreneur
The populations and economies of leading countries and trading blocs are currently experiencing a slowdown, or even a decrease, in growth. However, this stagnation isn’t universal. Cannelle Maricaux is a Belgian-Senegalese investment specialist, financial advisor, and CEO of Koolute Investments. With an upbringing that spanned East and West Africa and a decade in the Middle
New report says South Africa, UAE are Africa, Middle East sustainability leaders
… Ghana, Morocco, Qatar, Tanzania, Nigeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Cote d’Ivoire … Eighty-two percent of African businesses and 49% of Middle East businesses …
South Africa and UAE are Africa, Middle East Sustainability Leaders
South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are doing the most to combat climate change in the Middle East and Africa, according to a new report that compares government and business sustainability policies, investment and actions. Download document: (https://apo-opa.co/49FTzKm) The Middle East and Africa Environmental Sustainability Scorecard (https://apo-opa.co/49Bcfeq), released Thursday, is ta
Paystack slashes its headcount to scale back operations outside Africa
The company has been operating in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya since its launch in 2015. … Nigerian businesses to charge customers’ bank …
I’m inspiring young entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams – Sam Harvard – Vanguard News
… Nigeria, the USA, UK, India, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa. Fueled by compassion, his life’s mission is to empower over 100,000 …