Pitch AgriHack 2022 Announces Winners
African agritech innovators from all four corners of the continent claimed victory in the 8th edition of Pitch AgriHack. The 2022 competition saw a 30% increase in completed applications with entries rolling in from 37 African countries. Representing Egypt and Tunisia in the north, Zimbabwe in the south, Ghana and Nigeria in the west, and
Nigeria’s Internet Speed Ranking Drops 10 Places but Still Faster Than Ghana 11 Other African Countries
A new report has ranked Nigeria’s Internet speed ten places lower than it was a year ago.The new ranking places Nigeria among the slowest in the world despite the level of infrastructure developmentNevertheless, Nigeria’s speed is still faster than that of India and12 other African countries Mobile internet speed in Nigeria has been ranked one
Ghana beat Nigeria in Championship of African Nations qualifier-Xinhua
ACCRA, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — Ghana beat Nigeria 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifier for the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament in the Ghanaian city of Cape Coast. The home team, determined to pick up all three points, began strongly, but the visitors put in an equally good performance to frustrate
US gov’t committed to supporting women entrepreneurs in Ghana – Stephanie Hutchison
The Economic Section Chief for the United States Embassy in Ghana, Stephanie Hutchison, has indicated that the US government is prepared to continuously support women entrepreneurs in Ghana. Madam Hutchison believes women entrepreneurs have a key role to play in reviving Ghana’s economy. Addressing graduands of cohort 4 at the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Don’t compare Nigeria to South Africa— Minister of Finance warns as FG moves to borrow …
The Minister of Finance and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has warned Nigerians against comparing Nigeria with South Africa.
Nigerian Govt Warns Citizens In South Africa Of Impending Xenophobic Attack
By Enyichukwu Enemanna Following a recent threat by a group, Operation Dudula to launch an attack next week against foreign nationals resident in South Africa, targeting foreign business owners, shops and undocumented residents, the Nigerian Government has advised all Nigerians in the country to be on guard over a possible fresh phase of a xenophobic
‘We don’t need politicians to head security ministries’- Security Expert
‘We don’t need politicians to head security ministries’- Security Expert – Ghana Business News HomeGeneral News‘We don’t need politicians to head security ministries’- Security Expert
Good news for South Africa’s wool industry as China lifts import ban
Finally, China has lifted its 5-month-long ban on wool products importation from South Africa. The ban, which began in April, was occasioned by the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in three provinces of the country. Speaking on the development, Cape Wool SA announced, “China’s ban on the import of greasy wool from the Republic of
These plant-based foods are wooing consumers in South Africa – CNN Video
Interest in plant-based foods and meat alternatives is on the rise, and these South African companies are looking to capitalize.
Grey Raises $2 Million to Simplify Cross-Border Payments Across Africa
Grey, a fintech started by two Nigerians to simplify sending and receiving foreign payments for Africans, has raised $2 million in seed funding. The service offered by Grey enables its customers to have virtual international bank accounts for free and enjoy a seamless foreign payment process. “Grey was founded in 2021 to empower people to