Ghana: Business Credibility Is Vital for Investor Confidence – Svanikier
Business operators, especially in the financial sector, have been urged to demonstrate credibility in their quest to win investor confidence for the expansion of their businesses. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Svani Group, Thomas Svanikier, said investors looked out for credibility as a core determinate of their decisions to invest in firms or
Ghana parliament votes to abolish the death penalty
Ghana’s parliament on Tuesday voted to abolish the death penalty, making the country the latest of several African nations that have moved to repeal capital punishment in recent years. No one has been executed in Ghana since 1993, although 176 people were on death row as of last year, according to the Ghana prisons service. The
CAF Champions League prelims: Medeama SC to face Nigerian side Remo Stars in first round
The Yellow and Mauves will be representing the country in Africa after annexing the Ghana Premier League last season. Medeama will host Remo in the …
Uganda registers 3 wins at international debate competition
Uganda has registered three wins at the ongoing World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) that started on July 18 in Hanoi City, Vietnam, and ends on Friday. The WSDC is metaphorically the World Cup or Olympics of high school debate around the world held annually. This year’s edition has drawn 64 countries, with eight from Africa,
Kenyan Healthtech Startup Zuri Health Secures Additional Funding To Scale
Kenyan Healthtech Startup Zuri Health Secures Additional Funding To Scale Kenyan startup Zuri Health has secured additional funding from Five35 Ventures to help it scale its innovative healthcare platform to benefit more people. Five35 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in female-focused startups across multiple sectors that tackle meaningful challenges across the continent.
“Giants of Africa”: World Bank Report Shows 10 Largest Economies in Africa, Egypt Threatens Nigeria’s Position
A new ranking by the World Bank reveals Africa’s largest economies and its weakest marketsThe list shows that Nigeria and Egypt are almost at par with about $477 billion in GDPIt also indicates that some countries are emerging as the continent’s fastest-growing economies Some African countries are bracing for the odds and global uncertainties to
MTN unveils 3rd Open API Hackathon to increase financial inclusion
Mtn Api Africa tech giant, MTN Group has launched its Open API Hackathon, inviting developers from multiple markets to participate in creating innovative mobile applications that utilize the MTN Mobile Money APIs for their respective markets. This hackathon, organized by MTN Group Fintech, will be the third of its kind and will take place in
African countries dominating natural resource outputs
Africa is a continent blessed with abundant natural resources, making it one of the most naturally endowed regions in the world. According to our recent article, the United Nations Environment Programme estimates that Africa holds approximately 40% of the world’s gold deposits and is a significant source of about 90% of global chromium and platinum
Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo – MyJoyOnline
Mĩcere was selected as the first and only African child to attend Limuru … Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, …
Inside details of five Nigerian banks making inroads in African market
Nigerian banks are expanding their reach across the continent through a series of acquisitions of smaller banks, in a drive to dominate the African financial landscape, BusinessDay’s findings have revealed. Nigerian banks have been expanding their operations in Africa, either organically or through acquisitions, and have seen significant progress in recent years. This expansion has