Selorm Adadevoh: MTN Ghana CEO appointed MTN Group CCO

Selorm Adadevoh, a Ghanaian leader, will now join the MTN Group Executive Committee in his new role. Simultaneously, Stephen Blewett, MTN Operations Executive for Markets, will take over the crucial position of CEO at MTN Ghana. Dr. Ishmael Yamson, Chairman of MTN Ghana Board, expressed congratulations to Selorm for his new appointment, acknowledging his successful

M-KOPA Unlocks $10m In Credit For Customers

Leveraging key partnerships with Samsung and Nokia, an African fintech platform, M-KOPA, has provided financing to over 100,000 people, unlocking more than $10 million in digital credit for customers in Ghana. This is even as the Fintech platform, on Tuesday, announced the official launch of its flexible digital financing model in Ghana following a successful

Young Entrepreneurs from Ten African Nations Gather in Rwanda for the Continent’s Premier High School Entrepreneurship Competition

Africa’s most prestigious high school entrepreneurship competition, the JA Africa Company of the Year Competition (COY), is poised to commence its 13th edition. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Kigali, Rwanda, this eagerly anticipated event is scheduled from December 6th to 8th under the theme “Breaking Barriers.” COY serves as the pinnacle of JA’s acclaimed

MTN names Adadevoh as new group COO, appoints new Ghana CEO

MTN Group on Wednesday announced that its group Chief Operating Officer Jens Schulte-Bockum will step down at the end of his fixed-term on March 31 and Selorm Adadevoh, the CEO of MTN Ghana, will succeed him. Schulte-Bockum will continue to serve as a non-executive director on the boards of MTN South Africa, MTN Nigeria and

Political instability challenges and risk management in African markets

Businesses and investors have grappled with significant challenges and uncertainty amidst the recent military coups in sub-Saharan Africa. From the conflicts in Sudan, Libya, and Ethiopia to terrorism in Somalia and other parts of the Sahel region, the instability in certain areas of West Africa has become nerve-wracking for corporations in the continent. And no

CFA Societies, Stakeholders Champion Investment, Sustainable Growth in Africa

Kayode Tokede The CFA Societies and key stakeholders have championed the collective pursuit of advancing investment opportunities and driving sustainable growth across countries in Africa. The 2023 CFA Institute Africa Investment Conference is hosted by CFA Society Nigeria in collaboration with sister CFA Societies in Africa namely, CFA Society East Africa, CFA Society South Africa,

Mining companies in Ghana advised to up their game on safety

Mining companies have been advised to put in more efforts in minimising serious accidents and fatalities at the mines, as the industry has so far recorded seven fatal accidents and 14 serious accidents this year. This compares to just one fatal accident in 2022. Speaking at the 2023 Mines Health and Safety Awards, the Deputy

Afreximbank’s President, Oramah, Emerges FORBES Africa’s 2023 Person of the Year

The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, on Monday, in Cairo received the FORBES AFRICA magazine 2023 Person of The Year award. According to a statement, at a well-attended award ceremony, which also included the unveiling of the cover for FORBES AFRICA’s December 2023/January 2024 edition featuring Oramah as Cover personality,

AMCRON conference receives over 60 abstracts | The Guardian Nigeria News

Planning Committee of the third international conference and yearly general meeting of Association of Media and Communication Researchers of Nigeria (AMCRON) has received over 60 abstracts. The AMCRON president, Prof. Eserinune McCarty Mojaye dropped the hint yesterday at a meeting where strategies were perfected for a successful outing. The two-day conference with a theme, “Communication, Mass Media