S.Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania top investment destinations in Sub-Saharan Africa — KPMG report – Medafrica Times
The energy, mining, and utilities (EMU) sector reflected the highest aggregate deal value in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2022, according to a report by KPMG, which provides insights into the investment landscape in the SSA region. The global consulting and professional services firm said the EMU sector raked in $7.8 billion out of deals worth
Miano holds talks with Canada export promotion minister
Miano also held talks with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura. The meeting focused on optimising trade relationship and advocating for businesses between the two countries. “We have inked a joint statement, launching the Japan industry policy dialogue to further boost collaboration,” Miano said. Miano said the shared vision includes ramping up
Nigerian Fintech Vella Drops Crypto to Focus on SME Banking
Nigerian fintech startup Vella Finance is ceasing all cryptocurrency services to become a digital bank for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In an email on Monday, Vella announced it will shut down its crypto trading, deposits, wallets and other offerings on October 30th. The move comes just over a year after Vella launched to enable
Power supply challenges top list of barriers to businesses
Friday, October 27th, 2023 07:20 | By The main barrier for businesses in terms of infrastructure is power, particularly for rural areas where it may be accessible but is unreliable. PHOTO/Print Kenyan businesses have identified power supply as a significant impediment to their operations, despite improvements in overall infrastructure quality, according to a recent survey
Mr Eazi releases long-awaited album ‘The Evil Genius’
Nigerian-born innovator and musician, Oluwatosin ‘Mr Eazi’ Ajibade, has released his long awaited album ‘The Evil Genius’. The album was recorded between Ouidah and Cotonou, Benin; Kigali, Rwanda; Accra and Kokrobite, Ghana; Lagos, Nigeria; London; Los Angeles; and New York City. It features some of Mr Eazi’s most personal work, as he dives deeply into
Germany wants to drive investment in Africa
German leaders are visiting four African countries within a few days. When Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Nigeria on Sunday, it will be his third trip to Africa since taking office almost two years ago. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is meanwhile set to touch down in Africa on Monday for talks in Tanzania and Zambia. Expanding economic prospects in
Mr Eazi shares long-awaited album ‘The Evil Genius’ – Ghanaweb
… (Nigeria), Efya (Ghana), Whoisakin (Nigeria), Joeboy (Nigeria), and three-time Grammy winners Soweto Gospel Choir (South Africa). Contributing …
Mr Eazi Features Angelique Kidjo, Joeboy, Tekno on Debut Album
Vanessa Obioha After much anticipation, Mr Eazi’s debut album, ‘The Evil Genius,’ is finally out, now available under the artist’s emPawa Africa label. Meticulously crafted across diverse locations, including Ouidah and Cotonou in Benin, Kigali in Rwanda, Accra and Kokrobite in Ghana, Lagos in Nigeria, London, Los Angeles, and New York City, ‘The Evil Genius’
Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen to be honored at the Ghana-Nigeria Achievers Award
Known for its recognition of hardworking citizens in West Africa, this esteemed entity will be hosting its annual award ceremony on Friday, October 27 …
Money laundering threatens Ghana’s real estate sector, say industry players
In Ghana, the lack of a regulatory body to manage the real estate industry has stifled the formal establishment of the sector over the last decade. But has also meant that the sector is ripe for money laundering activities, increasingly being used by anti-government groups to channel funds in a region prone to military coups.