EWSETA launches an African-first Hydrogen course showing the power of partnerships in the Just Energy Transition
While the new skills required to drive the Just Energy Transition (JET) are paramount, more important will be the behavioural change needed to ensure that all citizens, corporates, civil society, academia and learners understand the importance of this journey – not only for economic benefits but for a cleaner planet. Achieving a just energy transition
Mobile money disrupted banking in Ghana – Zeepay CEO
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zeepay, Andrew Takyi-Appiah, says the introduction of mobile money disrupted banking in Ghana and other parts of Africa. He indicated that mobile money broke the “curse” of Ghanaians’ inability to walk into a bank to transfer money to another bank “over the counter”. The CEO of Zeepay observed that
Africa cements its status as a global leader in digital transformation as thousands flock to day …
GITEX Africa, which runs until tomorrow (2 June 2023), in Marrakech, Morocco, welcomed thousands of attendees across its 45,000 sqm of exhibition expanse, with government ministers and private sector executives alike celebrating the collective achievements, and more importantly, advancing the future ambitions of a continent determined to elevate its entrepreneurial innovation economy. Creating Africa’s own
Congo-Brazzaville, Kenya, Senegal…Africa’s airports must modernise
Even when they don’t book their tickets through company agencies, business travellers are easy to spot in the flow of airline statistics. If they travel in a group, it’s on weekdays and for a maximum of two nights, and when they go solo, their stay can be for up to 12 days. At least, these
Patricia Obo-Nai Recognised Among Top Women CEOs in Africa
“This year’s list of 93 women represents 17 countries that have qualified based on either large-scale revenue or large-scale market capitalisation. The list includes 40 women from South Africa, 12 from Nigeria, and 6 from Egypt, Ghana, and Kenya, respectively,” said Teresa Clarke, Chair of Africa.com. The list was compiled from an analysis of 2,020
Investors gain N1.83trn in May as Nigerian stocks post best return in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigerian stocks posted an impressive performance by out-shining its peers in Sub-Saharan Africa, registering a month-to-date gain of 6.4 percent at the end of May 2023. This comes despite the soaring inflation and weak indices in the economy. Market operators linked the gains to President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural speech. Tinubu had stated that his administration
Victoria University student Nduhukire wins Inaugural Africa Monologue Challenge
Nduhukire, 20, who is best known for portraying Melisa Kirunda in the popular Sanyu series has also acted in movies like Journey to Jamaa, I Found My Way, and Family series. Ugandan actress, Rachael Nduhukire and a student at Victoria University has emerged winner of the inaugural Africa Monologue Challenge which took place in Accra,
Vodafone Ghana boss Patricia Obo-Nai recognised among top women CEOs in Africa
Patricia Obo-Nai, the CEO of Vodafone Ghana, has been named among the top 93 women CEOs in Africa, according to the 2023 Africa.com Definitive African Women CEOs list. The list, sponsored by Standard Bank Group, is unique in its focus on African businesswomen leading large-scale businesses and is based on data-driven research, with data provided
Africa can become world’s top exporter of technology talent – Nigeria investor
Africa has the prospect to become the highest net exporter of technology talent in the world, a Nigerian musician and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Ajibade has said. Speaking at the Latitude59 tech conference in Estonia that brought together more than 400 investors and 800 startup representatives from across the world, Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, said
Kenya to host newly launched Diageo’s Africa Digital Hub
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 2 – Global drinks company, Diageo Plc, will host the newly launched Africa Digital Hub in Kenya to accelerate its digital transformation ambition. The hub, which will be hosted at EABL headquarters in Garden City Office Park, Nairobi is a shared service designed to deliver rapid digital capability deployment in Africa. The Africa Digital Hub will serve Diageo’s key markets in Africa including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana.