Source: Africa Publicity With creative industries contributing immensely to wealth and job creations around the world, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is now considering investing at least $2 billion per year in the creative industries in emerging markets. The $2 billion investment, according to French Media Entrepreneur and CEO of Restless Global, Marie…
The United States Government, through USAID/Ghana’s Implementing Partners (IPs) under the Feed the Future (FTF) initiative, has partnered with the Women in Agricultural Development Directorate (WIAD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to celebrate the vital role played by rural women in agriculture across northern Ghana. This joint effort commemorates…
Magixx Source: Africa Publicity Mavin Records signee, Magixx, is expected to release his debut studio album early next year. Magixx – real name Alexander Adelabu – revealed plans about the release of his upcoming album in a recent interview Naija FM. According to the ‘Love Don’t Cost A Dime’ hitmaker, his debut album would revolve…
Source: Africa Publicity A renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Perez Musik, has released yet another soul-lifting studio album. The album – the fourth of his glittering music career – is titled ‘Breakthrough’. ‘Breakthrough’ is a 13-track album featuring some of Perez Musik’s greatest hits, including ‘Blema Tesaa’ and the soul-inspiring ‘Hewale Lala.’ The album…
Source: Africa Publicity Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly changing the workplace, and many jobs are at risk of being lost to these technologies. While automation and AI can create new jobs, it is important to be prepared for the possibility of job loss. Here are some things that you can do to…
Highlife sensation Akwaboah is setting in motion a series of promotional activities to herald the release of his much anticipated Lighthouse album next month. The first in the long list of promotional activities is the release of an animated cover art for the album. Akwaboah’s Lighthouse album follows on the heels of Matters of…
Source: Africa Publicity The production for the third season of the Netflix original African series, Young, Famous and African, is expected to begin soon. The announcement about the renewal of the series for a third season was made on the official Instagram page of the Young, Famous and African. Young, Famous and African is Africa’s…
By Africa Publicity Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming more sophisticated and capable. As AI becomes more integrated into our lives, there is a growing debate about whether AI should have liability or legal personhood. Liability Liability is the legal responsibility to compensate someone for losses caused by one’s actions. In the context of AI,…
Source: Africa Publicity Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries, including risk management. AI-powered tools and technologies can be used to improve risk management in a number of ways, including: Identify and assess risks: AI can be used to identify and assess risks more effectively than traditional methods. AI can analyze large amounts…
Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa, the USA and beyond will convene in Cape Town, South Africa to participate in the annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum on October 30 – November 1. Co-hosted by M. Scott Havens, CEO, Bloomberg Media and Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief…
Source: Africa Publicity Japanese behemoth, Sony Group, has announced a $10 million innovation fund to support the growth of the entertainment industry in Africa. The $10 million Sony Innovation Fund (SIF) is to focus on early-stage startups in gaming, film, music, content and distribution. Sony Group has over the years made over 100 investments…
• Twende is the first Showmax Original 2D animated series • Pilot screened in competition at Annecy, the world’s premier animation festival • Follows a boda boda-driving pangolin, the slowest moving animal in the Savannah • Pangolins are the most trafficked animal in the world and are endangered • Set in fictional East…
By Naa Korkoi Essah, Head of Public Relations, Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation The Ministry of Communications and Digitalization partners with Huawei to bridge the digital divide and empower girls every year, driven by the unwavering commitment to ensure that every girl in Ghana has equal opportunities to thrive in the digital age. The…
Soye West (Head of Operations Lagos and Ibadan) Huawei, Onyinyechi Ntuka (Specialist, Database Applications) Commercial IHS Nigeria, Michael Chukwuka Oduh (Associate Director, Field Control & Network Services) Technical Quality Management IHS Nigeria and Kayode A. Olaniyan (Senior Manager, Public Policy & External Relations) Corporate Services IHS Nigeria at WATISE 2023 Maiden Edition The quest…
An Afrobarometer delegation led by CEO Joseph Asunka arrived in Addis Ababa on Thursday ahead of crucial consultation meetings with policy stakeholders and funders. The primary objective is to share the latest research findings from Afrobarometer’s Round 9 surveys on governance, democracy, the economy, and society in Africa. During its stay in Addis Ababa,…
Source: Africa Publicity Facial recognition technology has rapidly matured, reaching accuracy rates over 99%. This remarkable capability enables beneficial applications like finding missing children and authentication for phones. But it also permits harmful uses like omnipresent surveillance and suppression of minorities. Understanding facial recognition’s capabilities and societal impact is crucial as we shape policies…
