American Council of Learned Societies to Celebrate Completion of Its African Humanities … – IANS
… African Scholars in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Inaugural Academic Association Conference Will Feature Prominent African …
Mining expected to support Namibia’s growth in 2023
The mining sector, particularly the diamond mining subsector, is expected to continue supporting growth in 2023, albeit lower when compared to a strong performance in 2022. The composite mining production index for September expanded by 6.1%, compared to an increase of 0.2% posted in August, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The production of
Africa: Health Risks At Home – a Study in Six African Countries Shows How Healthy Housing Saves Children’s Lives
Housing is a critical social determinant of health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines healthy housing as a shelter that supports physical, mental and social wellbeing. The WHO has developed guidelines outlining the attributes of healthy housing. These include structural soundness, as well as access to a local community that enables social interactions. Healthy housing
Nigeria is still a small market for Netflix. Here’s why. – Ventures Africa
At the end of 2015, 28% of South Africans subscribed to mobile broadband, and that was SSA’s highest, according to GSMA. Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana came …
Nigeria: Probe of Emefiele’s FX deals pits Dangote against BUA
Two of Africa’s wealthiest men, Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu, and their respective firms, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and BUA Group, are at loggerheads barely two years after calling a truce. This time, allegations of anti-competition and FX concessions are at the centre of the renewed hostilities. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access
Out of 23 African Startups Selected for the Inaugural VISA Fintech Accelerator, One Enables Crypto – BitcoinKE
VISA has chosen 23 African startups to be part of the inaugural cohort of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. Nigerian startups dominated the cohort of selected startups, followed by Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, Uganda, Zambia, and Tunisia. The following startups were selected from: Nigeria: Anchor: Provides APIs, dashboards, and tools for developers
Exhibitors to tap into Ghana’s agrofood, plastprintpack market – Graphic Online
… Ghanaian and West African markets. Pavilions will be provided by the Ghana … Nigeria and South Africa. Awards. A release issued in Accra said an …
Ghana plans more flexible oil royalties regime to spur investment
ACCRA, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Ghana plans to introduce a more flexible oil royalties regime as soon as next year to spur investment and reduce risk for energy companies, the head of the state oil sector regulator said on Thursday. Egbert Faibille Jr, CEO of Ghana’s Petroleum Commission, told Reuters that the energy minister had
African Cinema Seeks Bigger Role On World Stage
Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante, CEO of Ghana’s National Film Authority, sees the African movie industry barely scratching the surface of the continent’s potential Nipah Dennis Text size As a filmmaker and head of Ghana’s film agency, Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante said she always had the same sense when attending international industry events: African cinema had
South Africa leads environmental sustainability rankings ahead of Nigeria, Kenya
The Middle East and Africa Environmental Sustainability Scorecard, a comprehensive evaluation of government and business initiatives, applauds South Africa’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Highlighting the environmental strides made by the continent, the report sheds light on the fact that many Middle East and African nations, though considered ‘latecomers’ to global sustainable development, are swiftly intensifying