A new digital payment system for SASSA grants promises to transform the lives of millions of needy South Africans. With 45% of the nation receiving a South African Social Security Agency grant, accessing billions in funds each month provides a significant logistical challenge. That’s why there’s a new digital payment system for SASSA grants from EasyPay…
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…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr. Ernest Addison highlighted the strategic importance of the Central Bank’s new $250 million headquarters during its commissioning ceremony in Accra on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. In his address, President Akufo-Addo lauded the Bank of Ghana for its vision in creating a facility…
Online marketplace, Jiji, has said its ongoing efforts at strengthening the platform to make it more resilient reflect its adaptability to market trends. It restated its commitment to delivering a superior shopping experience. Its Regional Head of PR & Marketing, Majolie Obaje spoke after the company bagged “Best Retail Organisation in Range Excellence” award at…
About 6,200 jobs have been created through the successful implementation of the first phase of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project in the six beneficiary regions. The jobs include 3,800 unskilled labour, 2,000 skilled labour and 426 community facilitator roles. Advertisement The beneficiary regions are Upper West, Upper East, Northern, North-East,…
Stakeholders from Uganda’s creative sector, representatives from the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Creative Industries (UGAPAFOCI), and policy implementers convened in Kampala to review and discuss the Policy on Culture and Creative Industries. The organisers said the engagement at Britrish Council marked a pivotal step towards strengthening the creative economy, with the primary focus on advocating for…
Lagos State government, Glovo and She Code Africa have partnered to empower women with digital skills to promote gender inclusivity in the tech ecosystem. Glovo, which organized its Women in Tech Bootcamp Programme in Lagos said it recognized that the challenges women face in tech go beyond technical skills, adding that they include barriers rooted…
Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has launched its 2025 Mobile Advert Permit, featuring a QR Code secured by encryption for all branded vehicles operating within the State. Speaking at the QR Code launch in Lagos, the Managing Director/CEO, of the Agency, Prince Fatiu Akiolu stated that the Mobile Advert Permit will be issued…
In an exciting announcement, Xiaomi Nigeria unveiled its new dual-brand core strategy, a forward-thinking approach to better serve the diverse needs of Nigerian consumers. The strategy encompasses two distinct brands under Xiaomi Corporation—Xiaomi and POCO—each with a unique focus that demonstrates the company’s deep commitment to innovation and the Nigerian market. Xiaomi: Innovation for Everyone…
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…
His dream and desire have been to be named the National Best Farmer one day. So, for the past 50 years he has been working hard and waiting patiently for that day to come when he would be crowned the best farmer in the country. Advertisement He was named the National best Irrigation Farmer in…
The Ark Foundation, Ghana, has launched a fundraising initiative to raise GH¢10 million to provide sustainable support and safety accommodation to survivors of domestic violence in the country. The initiative dubbed: ”The Shelter Treasury Fund”, is to sustain and expand the operation of the foundation to provide crisis intervention, safe housing, legal aid, counselling, medical…
The Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGCL) has reportedly saved more than $250 million by relying entirely on Ghanaian engineers and technicians for the operation and maintenance of its gas processing plant. This cost-saving initiative began in April 2017, when the company took over operational responsibilities from the Chinese firm Sinopec. Since then, Ghana…
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…
