Absa Bank in partnership with the United States Government is supporting a $20 million financing programme aimed at bolstering agricultural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana. The partnership underscores Absa Bank’s dedication to fostering financial inclusion in the agricultural sector of Ghana. It aligns with the bank’s broader commitment of supporting the…
The Eat Drink Music (EDM) Festival was a huge success, attracting over 10,000 attendees and featuring more than 50 vendors. The festival, which took place in Accra over the weekend, lived up to its promises and left a lasting impression on both vendors and attendees. Held on October 28th and 29th, 2023 at…
The Board Diversity Index for 2023, put together by TheBoardroom Africa (TBrA) in collaboration with the Ghana Stock Exchange indicates that Ghana has made remarkable progress in the journey towards gender parity in boardrooms, particularly in companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Per the report, the number of women in the boardrooms of…
Ghanaian music sensations, Black Sheriff and King Promise had their songs banging loud at an NBA match in the United States. On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Black Sheriffs song “Second Sermon’ was played during the Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers game at Scotiabank Arena. The DJ, 4 Korners, also included other African songs in his…
The 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) unfolded with much glamour on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the prestigious Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. The event brought together renowned filmmakers, actors, and industry enthusiasts from across the globe to celebrate the very best of African cinema. Aptly hosted by…
Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit shared his insights on the future of fintech and cryptocurrency at the 4th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, announced that its co-founder and CEO, Ben Zhou, was a featured panelist at the 4th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum. The event, held under…
The Dublin-based social impact organisation, AUNUA Corporate, has announced their new Give One, Gift One programme. Aunua Corporate offers bespoke and customised programmes for corporate wellbeing, mental health and leadership, communication, and NLP skills. The benefits are twofold: within your organisation and in partnership with Aunua Global further afield. They are partnering with…
By Hlordzie Mawuena Jessica The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, who also serves as a women’s rights activist, visited the training centres of the Girls-In-ICT ongoing program in the Eastern Region of Ghana on Friday, 27th October, 2023, to encourage girls to develop their digital and STEM skills. …
FBN Holdings has achieved profit before tax of N270 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The commercial banking unit posted N922.2 billion gross earnings, which represents 79.8 per cent increase from N512.9 billion it achieved during same period of last year. Its net interest income of N371 billion, represents 49.3…
Former basketball star Magic Johnson has been declareda billionaire by Forbes, making him only the fourth athlete to join the exclusive club. The business magazine estimates Johnson’s wealth at about $1.2bn (£99Om). The other athlete billionaires are NBA players Michael Jordan and Lebron James, and the golfer Tiger Woods. Johnson has investments in numerous companies…
Source: Africa Publicity Data governance can be used to build ethical AI systems in a number of ways, including: Ensuring that data is collected ethically. Data governance can help to ensure that data is collected with the consent of the individuals whose data is being collected. Data governance can also help to ensure that data…
Source: Africa Publicity Mobile payments are exploding in popularity, with fintech apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay and CashApp enabling easy peer-to-peer transactions. But convenience often comes at the cost of security. As mobile payments gain adoption, evaluating their cyber risks and whether biometric authentication lives up to its promises becomes critical. The Rise…
The latest addition to Netflix’s ever-growing repertoire of top-notch content, ‘Magenta Coal,’ has swiftly emerged as a fan favourite, hitting the coveted number 1 spot on the streaming platform in a remarkable 24 hours. With a stellar ensemble cast and a gripping storyline, ‘Magenta Coal’ is a must-watch for viewers around the world. …
Ghanaian comic actor and host of UTV’s Real News’, Akwasi Boadi, better known as Akrobeto, has received nominations for the TV Presenter of the Year category for the My Africa Influence Awards. This prestigious award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, on December 17, 2023. Akrobeto…
In the vibrant world of music and fashion, collaborations often lead to the creation of spectacular visuals that capture the essence of an artist’s work. One such recent collaboration that’s making waves in the industry is the appearance of Ghana’s fast-rising model, Punky International, in Nigerian afropop superstar Ten’s latest music video, “LANKE.” Alongside Punky,…
At just 15 years old, Oluwadunsin Rachel Adesope, known as Raya, has left an indelible mark on the music scene with her second single, “I’m Ready.” This soulful track is not only a testament to her astonishing vocal prowess but also her remarkable growth as an artist since her debut single, “Be Brave,” recorded at…
