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Embrace Reforms, Transformation In Transport Sector – Dr Bawumia To Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU)

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the leadership and members of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other transport operators to...

Pay rise freeze for Kenyan MPs after public anger

Proposed pay rises for members of Kenya's cabinet and parliament will not happen after President William Ruto ordered a review of the plans following...

Popular prankster arrested for staging ritual, sexual assault videos

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through its National Cybercrime Centre, has arrested popular Nigerian prankster Ubani Zion Chibuike, known as ZFancy, at an apartment...

Biden says he ‘screwed up’ debate but vows to stay in election

US President Joe Biden has admitted he "screwed up" in last week's debate against Donald Trump, but has vowed to fight on in the...

Video shows dog starting house fire by turning on stove in middle of night

Authorities have released a video of a dog starting a house fire when it turned on the stove in the middle of the night...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Engages Stakeholders During the World Trade Organization Aid for Trade Review 2024 Event

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is pleased to announce the Corporation’s active...

The Evolution of Public Relations in Africa: A Five-Year Retrospective (By Rania El Rafie)

By Rania El Rafie, Vice President of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com/).Africa's public relations (PR) landscape has undergone a dynamic transformation...

Gazprom Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Silver Sponsor, Driving Africa’s Gas Momentum

Russian multinational energy corporation Gazprom is spearheading a crucial refinery upgrade project at the Mossel Bay gas-to-fuel facility in South Africa – which advanced...

African Development Bank Group Launches Project to Map Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations in Africa

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) launched a project on 26 June aimed at mapping 160 women entrepreneurs’ associations in 16 African countries.The mapping project,...

PGS Joins African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy as Silver Sponsor

Global marine geophysics company PGS will participate at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 as a Silver Sponsor. PGS’s participation at...

West Africa Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Confirmed as a Speaker at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024

Natural gas company West Africa LNG CEO Cem Hacioglu has been confirmed as a speaker at this year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2024 conference and...

Moyes & Co, Envoi Limited, FarmoutAngel to Host African Farmout Forum at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, Connecting Investors to African Blocks

Taking place at AEW: Invest in African Energy on November 4, the African Farmout Forum provides a platform for independent exploration and production companies,...

Singapore to cane Japanese hairdresser for rape

A Singapore court has sentenced a Japanese man to jail and caning for the "brutal and cruel" rape of a university student in 2019.The...

Why I insured my testicles for $10m – Nick Cannon

Popular American television host, Nick Cannon, has disclosed the reason for the $10-million insurance policy on his testicles.The father of 12 explained that he insured his...

TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Local Content: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Africa

With activities in 43 African countries, French major TotalEnergies is a central player in the continent’s oil and gas industry. TotalEnergies’ approach to local...

TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Local Content: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Africa

With activities in 43 African countries, French major TotalEnergies is a central player in the continent’s oil and gas industry. TotalEnergies’ approach to local...

TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Local Content: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Africa

With activities in 43 African countries, French major TotalEnergies is a central player in the continent’s oil and gas industry. TotalEnergies’ approach to local...

Azentio expands its leadership team with 2 new appointments

Azentio Software (“Azentio“) (https://apo-opa.co/3XVs4JH)- a leading end-to-end software company specializing in the BFSI sector, today announced the appointment of Aarthi Ramesh as Chief Customer...

Kenya unrest: Political maneuvering shouldn’t blind us to reality of public expectation – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin is warning the Ghanaian political class to listen to the cry of the people to prevent unrest.Delivering a...

15th edition of Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida Dates : From October 1st to October 6th, 2024 Theme : “Horse farming in Morocco: innovation...

El Jadida is set to host a new edition of Salon du Cheval (www.SalonDuCheval.ma) from October 1st to October 6th, 2024. The city will...

Revolutionizing Information Technology (IT) in Central and West Africa: The Digital Bar Experience

The world of work, post- pandemic has seen massive transformation driven by trends in Information Technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These advancements have...

Biden admits he ‘nearly fell asleep on stage’ during debate

Joe Biden has said he "nearly fell asleep" during last week's first presidential debate and put his poor performance down to travel exhaustion after...

30 passengers injured after ‘strong turbulence’ forces Air Europa plane to land in Brazil

Thirty passengers were injured after a flight from Madrid to Uruguay was hit by “strong turbulence” and had to make an emergency landing in...

Erasmus names squad loaded with Rugby World Cup (RWC) experience for Ireland showdown

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’...

Hacked Healthcare: New KnowBe4 Report Shines a Spotlight on Cybersecurity Crisis in Sector

KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, released its International Healthcare Report. The report takes a...

Siemens and PANA Infrastructure Join Forces in Groundbreaking Initiative to Modernize Nigeria’s Power Sector

Siemens (www.Siemens.com​) and PANA Infrastructure announce a strategic collaboration to tackle Nigeria’s Electrical Infrastructure sector; The initiative aims to enhance power stability and create...

Afreximbank announces Board changes and increase in authorized capital

African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Bank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce the following Board changes which took place at the Bank’s 31st Annual...

2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) Academy Games to Return to Atlanta from July 10-14

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that the 2024 NBA Academy Games, a basketball showcase for top high-school-age prospects from around the world,...

Liberia’s Petroleum Regulator to Showcase Frontier Acreage at Invest in African Energy Reception in London

Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) Director General Marilyn T. Logan will showcase the country’s frontier exploration prospects at the Invest in African Energy reception...

Tunisian President sets election date for Oct. 6

Tunisian President, Kais Saied on Monday set the presidential election date for Oct. 6 and is widely expected to seek a second term, with...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rasha Kelej mark “World Hypertension Day” together with African First Ladies via building Cardiovascular and Diabetes care –...

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical societies provided more than 760 scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma...

Former Nigerian naval Chief asks court to stop his ex-wife from using his name

Retired Rear Admiral Alison Madueke has petitioned the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere to stop his ex-wife and former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke,...

The Rising Stars of Global Architecture: Boubker Benjelloun and Benjamin Piper’s Visionary Designs for Humanity

In the world of contemporary architecture, two names have emerged as beacons of innovation and social responsibility: Boubker Benjelloun and Benjamin Piper. Together, they...

10 things to know about Hajia4Real’s sentence

Ghanaian influencer Mona Faiz Montrage, widely known as Hajia4Real, has been sentenced for her involvement in a series of romance frauds.Here are ten key...

I’m not embarrassed by my past – Tonto Dikeh

Renowned Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has unapologetically embraced her past experiences.According to her, what others might perceive as scandals or gossip, she sees as...

CORRECTION- Dalberg Implement: Integrating Strategy Design with Execution

Dalberg (www.Dalberg.com) is a strategic advisory firm that combines the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and...

You can’t end the Ukraine war in one day – Russia tells Trump

Donald Trump has said repeatedly he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he’s elected president again. Russia’s United Nations ambassador...

I was gone for 20 days – Jamie Foxx opens up on strange illness

American actor/singer, Jamie Foxx, has finally broken his silence on what led to his mysterious hospitalization in April 2023.Recall that the 56-year-old actor was...

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good Health: The New Frontier in Social Innovation to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3)

In the evolving landscape of global health, digital innovation emerges as a beacon of hope, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare...

Redhill Cancer Hospital, Siemens Healthineers to create Africa’s most comprehensive Cancer Center and Research Park in Nairobi, Kenya

Memorandum of Understanding signed to elevate quality and expand coverage of cancer care in Kenya; Vision to improve regional access to cancer care beyond...