Heifer International’s Senior Vice President of Africa Programmes, Adesuwa Ifedi, has urged global leaders, innovators and the private sector to strengthen innovation, funding and collaborations that advance the development of resilient and equitable food systems, particularly in Africa.
Speaking during a panel discussion titled ‘From Start-Up to Scale: Pathways to...
The African Diaspora Central Bank (ADCB) has announced its sponsorship of six ultra-luxury cruise ships, valued at AKL LUMI 560 million (US$9 billion), for Nigeria’s ambitious IPADA project.
This groundbreaking initiative is set to reshape the tourism and investment landscape of Nigeria and the African continent, with the ADCB taking...
In a triumph of excellence and luxury, Ghana’s leading premier boutique hotel Villa Monticello has once again secured its reputation as the pinnacle of hospitality in the country.
At the prestigious 2024 World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony held on October 18 in Kenya, the hotel received two awards - Ghana’s...
The Kenyans in Ghana Association (KGA) hosted a celebration of Mashujaa Day on October 19, 2024, bringing together Kenyans residing in Ghana to honour the heroes and heroines who have shaped Kenya's history, culture and progress.
The event was a vibrant display of Kenyan patriotism, community spirit and cultural pride,...
Africa long a centre of innovation and creativity is fast becoming a hotbed of climate innovation, finding dynamic new ways of addressing the effects of climate change and pollution.
Acknowledging Africa’s role at the frontline of the climate battle, The Earthshot Prize – one of the world’s foremost environmental awards...
By Kizito CUDJOE
Major donors and the World Bank are considering a US$105billion cap for the replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA), falling short of the US$120 billion sought by African leaders, a new report by the African Future Policies Hub revealed.
The report, ‘Assessing Progress toward Reforming the Global...
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM
An all-women-owned investment consortium that incorporates Rumbi and Zithezava has concluded a transaction acquiring a 28 percent stake in Big Five Duty Free (Big Five), one of Africa’s foremost duty-free retailers.
This transaction marks a significant increase in the company’s transformation, which will see Big Five’s Broad-Based Black...
By Bogolo KENEWENDO & Patrick NJOROGE
Many countries have experienced extreme weather in one form or another this year: the summer, marked by intense wildfires, was the hottest on record, while the return of El Niño has led to catastrophic flooding and other disasters.
Such shocks underscore the urgent need for...
By Richmond Kwame FRIMPONG
The final quarter of 2024 is poised to witness pivotal elections in several countries, including the United States, Brazil, and South Africa. In the U.S., the presidential elections will take center stage, determining the future of economic policies that influence global markets.
Economic issues such as inflation,...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])
The South African (SA) High Commissioner, Jeanette Grace Mason, has urged businesses in Ghana and across West Africa to seize emerging opportunities in tourism and trade, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
She was speaking at the South African Tourism West Africa Corporate...