Paris is set to host the 6th edition of Ambition Africa on November 19 and 20, 2024, a leading event that highlights the economic and commercial relations between France and Africa. Organized by Business France under the aegis of the French Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industry, as well as...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The 16th BRICS+ summit in Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, with Egypt and Ethiopia participating for the first time, has opened a distinctive chapter for Africa, particularly to seize emerging opportunities for driving further economic growth, sustainable development and regional collaboration. BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South...
By Kingsley MOGHALU  African leaders – and their counterparts in Western countries and international organizations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank – often misdiagnose the continent’s development challenges. More than increased aid, debt relief, and foreign investment, Africa needs to resolve its governance crisis...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has launched the Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAP) to combat climate change and increase access to sustainable energy. The SEACAP document is a comprehensive strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing access to clean energy and building resilience against...
As part of a strategic plan to strengthen its operations and drive robust growth across the ECOWAS region, the Promasidor Group has appointed its current CEO of Ghana, Festus Tettey as the CEO of ECOWAS excluding Nigeria with immediate effect. Mr. Tettey will oversee its operations across the rest of...
Key findings: CEOs identify technology and generative AI, talent, ESG, and geopolitics, as the top four risks facing their organization’s growth prospects. Ethically implementing emerging technologies is a paramount priority for CEOs across Africa. 77 percent of African CEOs highlight ethical dilemmas as a big challenge within their enterprises. ...
The largest celebration of African property and lifestyle in the capital is back for the 8th year The UK’s largest celebration of African property and lifestyle is set to return to London this November, offering an unmatched opportunity to explore Ghana's booming real estate market. With Ghana now one of the...
By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Jean-Eric Matunga, Head of Specialised Finance, Rawbank, a leading financial institution in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reiterated calls a continent-wide synchronization of banking regulations to foster greater economic integration and compliance with global financial standards. This recommendation was made...
By  Evelyn ARTHUR Members of the Council of the Freight Forwarder Association (CoFFA) are the latest to benefit from the European Union-World Customs Organization Rules of Origin Africa Program. This initiative aims to support the African continent to improve its capacity to deal with rules of origin and ultimately to support...
Founder and CEO of McDan Group, Dr. Daniel McKorley, has outlined a bold vision for transforming Africa’s logistics sector. Dr. McKorley, speaking at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Conference and Annual General Meeting, stressed the importance of local ownership, innovation and partnerships in shaping the future of...