Key Themes and Regional Spotlights to Look Forward to/Expect at Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2023
Download logo Africa Oil Week (AOW) (http://www.Africa-OilWeek.com) has curated an unmissable agenda for its 2023 programme, to be held in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Town from 9-13 October. Under the theme, “Maximising Africa’s Natural Resources,” AOW brings together the continent’s leading energy stakeholders, from ministers and policymakers to innovative companies across the international
Economic challenges ahead: Nigeria and South Africa told to prepare for a tough 2023
Nigeria’s Economic Outlook The report noted that while the economy showed signs of improvement in Q2 2023, with a 2.5% year-on-year expansion, the oil sector continued to struggle, contracting by a staggering 13.4%. Challenges such as crude production disruptions, theft, vandalism, and industrial actions persist. The agricultural sector also faced headwinds, growing by just 1.5%
James Mwangi, Shola Akinlade, Ruth Zaipuna… Champions of Financial Inclusion
The sharpest minds in the banking and fintech worlds have put their talents to work to get more Africans access to finance. We celebrate those who help grow informal businesses, and empower women and communities. Coura Sène – WAEMU regional director of Wave Coura Sène’s deep grasp of banking rules makes her the cornerstone of
EBANX expansion connects companies to 1bn digital consumers in Africa
EBANX, an international payments platform is expanding its operations to eight more African countries and two in Latin America, connecting global companies to nearly 1 billion digital consumers This strategic expansion follows EBANX’s entry into the African market in September 2022, when it established operations in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. The new countries added
Lekzy DeComic on how visa acquisition issues cost him South Africa gig – GhanaWeb
Popular Ghanaian comedian, Lekzy DeComic, recently shared his frustrating experience trying to get a visa for a comedy festival in South Africa.
People Accused of Being Witches Can Sue for Defamation in Ghana
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South Africa: Tinubu, Ramaphosa to Meet Over Nigeria-South Africa Relations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa in November for a business-to-business interaction that will further strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and South Africa. The Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Mallam Muhammad Haruna Manta, said this Saturday at the Department of International Relations and Co-operation (DIRCO), in Johannesburg,
Turaco Expands Affordable Insurance in Africa with Acquisition of MicroEnsure Ghana
Insurtech Turaco has acquired MicroEnsure Ghana, a pioneering microinsurer, from MIC Global. This expands Turaco’s footprint to 4 African countries, growing its active policies by 25%. MicroEnsure Ghana will rebrand as Turaco Ghana, retaining its team and leadership. Turaco aims to increase affordable insurance coverage in Africa through tech-enabled processes that enhance customer service and
Ghanaian beverage firm eyes Kenyan market with new brands
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – Ghanaian beverage manufacturer Kasapreko Company Limited has entered the East Africa market riding on the flagship brands Alomo Bitters and Alomo Gold. This is alongside Kasapreko London Dry Gin, Black Rock Whisky, Carnival Strawberry, and Kalahari Bitters. Its entry into East Africa has been made possible through Canary International Trading
Ghana to host Africa’s first-ever lithium refinery
The US$500 million refinery is being established by a consortium of CAA Mining Ltd., Livista Energy, based in Luxembourg, and its Ghanaian subsidiary, Livista Ghana Ltd. The lithium processing plant is part of a comprehensive plan to invest in the country’s budding lithium value chain in line with the Green Minerals Policy the government approved