Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, recently unveiled the Flutterwave Accelerate Workshop, a two-day virtual coaching program designed to equip young Africans with practical skills for success in the tech industry.
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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation (MoPEDIC) of Egypt and the Group of African Ambassadors in Cairo…
Now in its fourth year, the Libya Energy & Economic Summit has established itself as the premier international platform for driving investment, technical innovation and private sector engagement in Libya’s energy sector. Building o…
Orange (www.Orange.com) launched the first-ever 'My Customer, My Boss' initiative simultaneously in its 17 subsidiaries in Middle East and Africa. This unprecedented operation is a first on a continental scale for a company of this…
AI Drone Beats Human Pilot in Most Sophisticated and Challenging Series set up by A2RL x DCL Autonomous Drone Championship, Marking a Breakthrough in Autonomous Flight Innovation
Over 2500 Spectators Watch Best Autonomous Dron…
Elon Musk has yet again found himself at the center of online controversy involving Tiffany Fong. Rumors about Musk asking the crypto influencer to have his child began circulating after he reportedly unfollowed her on X (formerly Twitter)…
Leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in the Pusiga District of the Upper East Region, has organised a durbar for its members to discuss pertinent issues of concern to them.
The durbar further inten…
Nigeria and South Africa have signed an accord to boost cooperation in mining, Nigeria's mines minister said on Thursday, highlighting Abuja's push to diversify its economy away from oil.
Mines Minister Dele Alake said the two countries…
Taiwan's TSMC (2330.TW, TSM) on Thursday lifted some share prices in Asia and Europe amid U.S. President Donald Trump's fast-evolving trade policies by providing an upbeat forecast, a day after warnings from Nvidia (NVDA) and ASML (ASML.AS…
After decades spent in prison by Erik and Lyle Menendez - and months of contentious court fights - a judge will hear arguments on whether the brothers should be resentenced, in a murder case that still divides America.
The pair are se…
The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) has presented a copy of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Tertiary Curriculum to the University of Ghana Business School.
The GITFiC-AfCFTA Tertiary Curricu…
WHILE many have dismissed the Guinness World Record (GWR) attempts in Ghana as frivolous, reigning holder for Longest Make-up Application Marathon, Roselyn Akosua Mantey, argues these challenges have potential to shine a spotlight on the…
The Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism has announced plans to champion greater support for the private sector, including the introduction of tax reliefs aimed at enabling businesses to expand their o…
The Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra has appointed Mr. Isaac Okpoti Adjei as its General Manager, making him the first Ghanaian to hold the position since the hotel began operations in 2011.
Mr. Adjei's appointment marks a significant…
Ghanaian Officer Cadet Thelma Gbewonyo has been honoured with the prestigious Sandhurst Medal following her successful completion of the Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom — one of…
OpenAI is releasing two new AI reasoning models today: o3, which the company calls its “most powerful reasoning model,” and o4-mini, which is a smaller and faster model that “achieves remarkable performance for its size and cost,” accord…
Assembly members of the Gomoa West Assembly in the Central Region have unanimously confirmed the President’s nominee for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE) for Gomoa West, Mohammed Kassim.
Mr Kassim received 100 per cent a…
Seven Liberians have graduated from the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra after completing a six-month Train-the-Trainer programme in Welding and Fabrication, as well as Plumbing and Pipework.
The programme, conducted in colla…
The newly appointed Executive Secretary for the Ghana International Trade Commission, Mavis Adjei-Kwaa, has assured of initiatives to promote local industries and support their production at cheaper rates.
Accord…
The Accra Ubuntu Lions Club, as part of its High Impact Hunger Project, has handed over two projects to the Nutrition and Rehabilitation Center (NRC) of the Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital to enhance service delivery.
The projec…
Dr Adwoa Agyemang Adu Gyamfi, a member of the Haemophilia Society of Ghana, has said the nation’s estimated prevalence of Haemophilia, a bleeding order currently hovers around 7,131 people.
She said the figure, represented eight per cent …
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has presented 20 laptop computers valued at GH¢139,890.00 to the Army Recruit Training School (ARTS) to support its digital transformation agenda. The donation formed part of …
Committee members reviewing the curriculum of kindergarten one to Primary six have been urged to develop a comprehensive policy to meet the needs of 21st-century learning skills.
The committee has also been charged to ensure that there …
Africa and its global partners are accelerating investments in regional corridors, prioritizing port, road and rail infrastructure to enhance mining operations. As logistics infrastructure takes center stage, the upcoming African M…
African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) (www.Afreximbank.com) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries, for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Financial Highlights
Afrexi…
Q1 2025 Global Cyber Attack Report from Check Point Software: Africa most targeted region in an almost 50% surge in cyber threats worldwide
Cyber attack Surge: In Q1 2025, cyber attacks per organisation increased by 47%, reaching …
In a timely Pitso webinar hosted on Friday, 11 April, the North-West University (NWU) Business School featured distinguished panellists who discussed the vulnerable status of African economies caught in the crossfire of escalating internat…
As the latest social media trend sees users jumping on the AI Action Figure craze by uploading personal information and photos to generate hyper-realistic AI dolls or action figures of themselves, Kaspersky urges individuals to be cautious…
Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has announced the publication of its latest edition of the Kenya Business Channel magazine, titled "2025 Playbook for Future-Ready Brands: Investment Trends, Risks, and Opportunities for Success."
T…
Africa Travel Week (ATW) has announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 Media Awards, with five journalists recognised for excellence in travel reporting across the continent. A distinguished judging panel featuring Pat Riddell (Nationa…
Abu Dhabi’s new Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster to bolster life sciences ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, cementing the emirate’s position as the leading global hub for biotechnology, MedTech and digital health…
Major changes to the way courses are delivered at Coventry University are set to be introduced as part of its innovative approach to make studying more flexible.
The changes will see all campus-based study moved to six intakes across t…
On a warm digital stage, over 1,000 current and aspiring young Africans in tech gathered for the HER Power, Africa's Transformation event organised by ALX and Women in Tech. The focus? Empowering women across Africa to lead the continent's…
Africa-focused private capital fundraising more than doubled from 2023 to $4.0bn in 2024, with local investor participation including pension funds, insurers and corporates growing 3.7x since 2022.
Africa recorded 485 private …
The Republic of Congo will host the second edition of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) from March 10-12, 2026. As the country gears up for a significant increase in its oil output over the next three years and plans to st…
Christina Nduba-Banja, Partner, Yusra Butt, Senior Associate, and Nduta Muhindi, Associate, Bowmans
Following the issuance of the draft Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy in March 2024 (draft KGFT), the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has publis…
Telecel Ghana is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Electromart, as the electronics retail giant opens a new ultramodern shop at Bayview Village, Atomic Junction, in the Haasto enclave of the Greater Accra Region.
The part…
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION Awards 2025 - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com
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Dubai is set to unite the global AI ecosystem and advance its future-readiness during a bold exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at Dubai AI Week, taking place April 21 to 25.
The inaugural event will bring…
Following active participation in the 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum at United Nations Headquarters, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is issuing a call for a more youth-centred and action-oriented global communiqué. This call urg…
The Government of Ghana and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) Umbrella Programme. The three (3) year progra…
Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), has official…
President John Dramani Mahama in his address at the 2025 Kwahu Business Forum at Mpraeso, on Saturday [April 19, 2025] outlined a five-point action plan aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening Ghana’s private sector.
Speak…
President John Dramani Mahama has assured the business community that his government is taking decisive steps to steer the nation out of its current economic challenges and restore public confidence.
Speaking at the opening of the sec…
Black Stars midfielder Ernest Nuamah has donated two sets of jerseys to the organisers of the annual Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup football tournament, which is currently underway in Accra.
The official Facebook page of the tournament …
A display by seven paragliding pilots, made up of one Ghanaian and six foreigners, marked the official opening of the 2025 Kwahu paragliding festival on Friday.
They displayed their flying skills in the air overlooking Kwahu Atibie an…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed 25-year-old Naomi Borley Alabi as the acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Finance and Administration at the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC).
Born in May 1999, she is the…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the release of Personal Identification Numbers (PIN codes) for 18,011 qualified nurses and midwives to enable them to enroll for the 2025/2026 national service year.
In a statement is…
Vice President H E Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaians to embrace compassion, unity, and fairness in a heartfelt Easter message shared on her official social media platforms on Friday, April 18, 2025.
As Christians…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, justice and national unity in his Easter message delivered at the 2025 Good Friday Miracle Service held at the Independence Square in Accra.
Spe…
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