Yellow Card, Africa’s leading stablecoin-based infrastructure provider, has been issued a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. Commenting on the FSCA’s decision to issue the licence to Yellow Card Financial South Africa, Chris Maurice, Yellow Card’s co-founder and CEO, said, “The CASP licence underscores…
Katie Andrews Irvine Partners, a leading creative communications agency with a presence across the UK, Europe and the global South, has appointed Katie Andrews, a seasoned PR leader and former Head of PR Activation at Publicis Groupe’s PG ONE, to head up its London Office, where she will also serve as a Business Unit…
L-R Niyi Onifade, Sector Head, Heirs Insurance Group and Bubacaarr Jarju, President West African Insurance Companies Association Niyi Onifade, Sector Head of Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has called for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise insurance in West Africa. He delivered the keynote address and theme paper at the…
Amath Pathe Sene. Managing Director, Africa Food System Forum and Agnes Kalibata, the president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and Co-Chair AFSF Partners Group address delegates the Africa Food Forum in Rwanda, earlier this year Senegal has been selected as the host country for the world-class Africa Food Systems…
Ladé and Olamide The Nigerian music world is abuzz as LADÉ joins forces with Olamide for “1 by 1,” a bold prelude to her forthcoming project that promises to set new benchmarks in Afrobeats. Rising Afrobeats powerhouse LADÉ has officially released her latest single, “1 by 1,” featuring Nigerian music icon Olamide. This explosive collaboration…
Brij Technologies Inc. has unveiled its BrijX Currency Swap B2B Digital Platform, a milestone which will represent the first-ever Mobile Money interoperability and will soon enable real-time currency swaps, peer-to-peer, between Ghanaian Cedi and Nigerian Naira without the need for foreign exchange intermediation. This historic financial inclusion breakthrough addresses a longstanding chokepoint in intra-African…
By Dr. David Rex Orgen Depression has emerged as a silent yet pervasive mental health crisis among youth in Ghana, silently claiming lives and robbing the nation of its greatest asset—its future leaders. While mental health discussions have gained momentum globally, Ghana continues to grapple with stigma, limited resources, and a lack of awareness,…
The Asian African Consortium (AAC), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, has launched the Jospong Rice, the newest addition to Ghana’s agricultural scene. Launching the AAC-branded rice product at the Agrifest 2024 in Accra on the theme; “Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, endorsed it…
Africa’s waste management giant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has advocated for an integrated approach to waste management that considers the interest of community members, women and vulnerable groups. Mr. James Deku, a Communications Officer of Zoomlion Ghana Limited made this call at the 29th session of the Conference Of Parties (COP 29) of the United…
By Rachel Irvine, CEO of Irvine Partners Africa’s hospitality sector has long offered unparalleled experiences to travellers from abroad. This is particularly true for British and European holidaymakers. Almost 150,000 European tourists had visited South Africa by February 2024 and this year’s United Nations Tourism Report notes increasing European interest in East and West Africa destinations. British and German…
By Desmond Tinana Some 45 Ghanaian kids from Adaklu Abuadi, Adaklu Kordiabe and Adaklu Helekpe in the Volta Region of Ghana, who attend computer classes at the Good Life Centre in Adaklu Tsriefe, no longer have to walk for 10km to and from their lessons as Friends of Adaklu (FOA) has provided 30 bicycles and…
Afua Asantewaa Ghana Tourism Ambassador Afua Asantewaa has announced plans for a second Guinness World Record (GWR) singing marathon attempt this December. The event is scheduled to take place from December 21-26, 2024, at Heroes’ Park in Kumasi, near the stadium. During an appearance on GTV’s Breakfast Show with Kafui Dey last Friday, Asantewaa revealed…
The journalists in a group photo with staff of Zoomlion Ghana In aligning with current trends and conversations around Climate Change, a number of Ghanaian journalists are attending the 29th edition Conference of Parties, currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. The aim is to bolster the Ghanaian media’s understanding of climate change. This was…
To commemorate 100 years of the return to Kumasi of Asante King Nana Agyeman Prempeh I from exile in Seychelles, a significant two-week photographic exhibition, The King in Exile, has officially been opened at the Seychelles National Library in Mahe, the capital of the Seychelles Islands by the country’s President HE Wavel Ramkalawan. The…
Dr. David Rex Orgen A new book titled “Dealing with ADHD”, has been launched, offering a comprehensive and compassionate guide to understanding and managing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Written by a seasoned mental health advocate and trailblazing leader, Dr. David Rex Orgen, the book aims to provide practical and inclusive advice for individuals with…
Bolt Food, leading food delivery service, is expanding its presence in Ghana by launching its services in Kumasi. This expansion marks Bolt Food’s second city in Ghana, adding Kumasi to the growing list of markets where Bolt Food is enhancing convenience and access to quality dining for its customers. With this move, residents of…
