[ad_1] Ecobank Group CEO Jeremy Awori (L) and African Guarantee Fund Group CEO, Jules Ngankam exchange the $200m risk sharing agreement after it was signed in Lome, Togo Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF), a specialised pan-African guarantee provider, have joined forces in a groundbreaking $200 million risk-sharing agreement….
[ad_1] The stage is set for the highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with 24 countries gearing up for an exciting winter tournament. Scheduled to kick off on 13 January 2024, and culminate with the final on 11 February, AFCON promises intense competition and showcases the footballing talent from across the African continent….
[ad_1] African leaders have unanimously condemned the historical injustices including slavery and apartheid meted out to the continent and its people during the dark days of slavery. A unanimous call has also been made for the return of looted resources by the slave masters and their descendants. At the Accra Reparations Conference, the leaders took…
[ad_1] The African Development Bank (AfDA) has given the green light for a $102.6 million grant to support Ghana’s Fiscal Consolidation and Economic Recovery Program. The initiative aims to reinforce recent fiscal consolidation measures and foster economic reforms, addressing the structural weaknesses exacerbated by global challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic, global financial tightening, and…
[ad_1] Ghanaian musician, Mohammed Ismail Sherif, better known as Black Sherif, has shared some of his fondest school memories. In a viral interview, after he had won the Best International Flow award at the just-ended BET Hip Hop Awards 2023, he recounted some of his basic school memories, particularly the use of corporal punishment –…
[ad_1] Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has revealed that the government is contemplating the possibility of implementing visa waivers for African nations. This move follows the recent decisions made by Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa to open their doors to African travelers without the need for visas. In an interview with Accra-based Citi…
[ad_1] Renowned educator Professor Clement Dzidonu, President of Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), has admonished African youth to be abreast with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The technology visionary shared invaluable insights on the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of Africa and the world, advising the youth to embrace their roles as catalysts…
[ad_1] Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social sustainability vehicle for Sahara Group, continues its unwavering commitment to support young African social innovators and entrepreneurs. This commitment was underscored by the provision of seed funding to ten outstanding Fellows from its Sahara Impact Fund (SIF) Fellowship programme. The Sahara Impact Fund Fellowship programme, a social initiative…
[ad_1] Victor Osimhen scored 26 goals in the 2022/23 Italian Serie A season for Napoli, the highest by an African in Europe’s top five leagues. This was en route to Napoli’s historic Scudetto – the club’s first since 1992. The Nigerian led the charts with 10 more goals than Senegal’s Boulaye Dia, who scored 16…
[ad_1] The culmination of hard work, dedication, and entrepreneurial ambition was celebrated at the graduation ceremony of the African Entrepreneurship School Start-Up. The event, held on 21st October, 2023, marked a significant milestone in the journeys of numerous aspiring entrepreneurs who successfully completed the programme. The African Entrepreneurship School Start-Up is a prestigious initiative aimed…
