The ‘NEW INFORMAL’ – The Role of Technology in Africa (By Mike Smollan)
Around the developing world, informal retail continues to be a powerful social force, employing millions of people who might otherwise not have jobs, driving economic activity in spaces that formal business has not penetrated, and providing essential goods and services for the under-served. Giving this sector a deep knowledge of their market – enabling them
Nigeria, Ghana, Others Seek Safer Airspace In West Africa
In a bid to secure a safer airspace in West Africa, accident investigation officers across Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, are undergoing training in accident or incident investigation in the state safety programme. The training, which is currently ongoing in Abuja, has representative of the accident investigation agencies from these countries, who will be
MTV EMAs 2022: Full list of winners – Vanguard News
… weekend with Nigerian music star bagging the Best African Art award. … Ayra Starr (Nigeria), BlackSherif (Ghana), Musa Keys (South Africa) …
Joseph Wemakor graduates as Bloomberg fellow
The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Joseph Wemakor was among the eighty-eight media practitioners and mid-career professionals across Africa who graduated from the Bloomberg Media Africa Initiative (BMIA) Financial Journalism Training (FJT) on Thursday, November 10 2022 at a colorful ceremony held within the plush Adlon Ballroom 1 &2 of the
At Africa Investment Forum, we do deals, deals, and deals
At Africa Investment Forum, we do deals, deals, and deals – Adesina
Iran’s shipments to Africa surpass USD910M in first 7 months…
(MENAFN) The worth of Iran’s shipment to Africa surpassed USD910 million in the opening seven months of the ongoing Iranian calendar year (March 21-October 22), the vice leader of Iran and Africa Merchants Club declared. As said by Ruhollah Latifi, Iranian traders shipped 1.787 million tons of goods valued at USD912,100,920 to African nations in
Nestlé, Africa Food Prize Partner to Strengthen Food Security, Climate Change Resilience – THISDAYLIVE
The need to strengthen Africa’s food security and build greater climate change resilience has become essential. Hence, Nestlé has partnered with the Africa Food Prize to help accelerate the transformation of food systems in Africa. The Africa Food Prize will award $100,000 to individuals and institutions that are pioneering agricultural and food systems transformation in
Turbulent times as Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo go…
Not so long ago, he was the poster boy of what looked like an African Renaissance. Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo didn’t only know what to say, he also knew when and how. I still remember 2018. Barely one year after Akufo-Addo was inaugurated, he was on the big stage. He was the first African leader
2022 World Cup: Nigeria will give Portugal false hope before Ghana game – Fans
Football supporters have expressed their feelings online ahead of the Thursday friendly to be played in Lisbon. Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro had already announced his squad for the international friendly match against Portugal to be played next week. Portugal are using the match as preparation ahead of the 2022 World Cup where they are pooled
Accountants asked to help country fight graft
Accountants have been asked to be more proactive in the country’s critical policy-making decisions including the fight against corruption. Winnie Iminza, a lecturer at the University of Nairobi and board member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), discouraged accounts from being reactive. Instead, the don wants accountants, known for offering post-mortem-kind-of services, to participate