Malawi’s Chakwera pledges graft clampdown in subdued inauguration amid virus
“Before we can begin to rebuild, we must clear the rubble of corruption, for it has left our taxes in ruins; we must clear the…
COMMENT: COVID-19 – Yes, there is disruption, but also, opportunity
I heard President Cyril Ramaphosa comment that he is currently spending 18 to 20 hours a day in meetings. None of us are in quite…
BUILD A SOLID MACRO-ECONOMIC POLICY ENVIRONMENT, PROTECT LOCAL INVESTMENTS AND STRENGTHEN INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 6th, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) recently held its virtual 52nd Plenary Session with the official opening and…
Business sector still far from reaching sustainability goals, UN report shows, 20 years on from landmark summit
A new UN report on tbe private sector, released by UN Global Compact, shows that progress on bringing about a sustainable future for people and the…
Is Fairtrade FAIR to Cocoa Farmers?
For the past decades, we have seen acclaimed sustainable certification organisations, telling the whole world that there is the need to fight for fairer trade…
Ghana’s Greatest Entrepreneurs, Business and Corporate Executives to be honoured
The Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG) is set to virtually honour the country’s Greatest Entrepreneurs, Business, and Corporate Executives who have distinguished themselves over the…
4 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs can learn from playing tennis
My interest for the tennis game is not only about the beauty of the game, but the life lessons that one can learn from playing…
How COVID-19 is reshaping Kenya’s education system
On the continent, there has been an increased awareness of the impact of cultural practices on educational achievement that has challenged the education systems. In…
Helping youth enterprise take off, will bring sustainable returns, say UN economists
Young entrepreneurs who want their work to have a positive impact on their communities, urgently need more help from governments if they’re to succeed and…
New Companies Act improves transparency in fisheries
Ghana’s new 2019 Companies Act is expected to make it much more difficult for Chinese fishing corporations to illegally use Ghanaian ‘front’ companies to obtain…
Pandemic costs Africa travel, tourism almost $55 billion
“The blow is very hard, between the economic losses and the job losses,” Abou-Zeid said. African airlines have seen a 95% drop in revenues, or…
Akufo-Addo hands out GH¢1m to 20 young entrepreneurs
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has presented GH¢1 million to 20 young entrepreneurs under Season Three of the Presidential Pitch, an initiative of the Ministry for Business…
MSMEs must reposition to lead post-COVID economic recovery
Mrs Elsie Addo Awadzi, the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana to reposition…
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Join #StaySafe Africa Virtual Bridges Series:A Conversation with the World Health Organization: “Neglected Tropical Diseases and Covid-19: Why we need the new NTD Roadmap more…
Global Leaders Map strategies for Africa’s Post COVID-19 Recovery at the 4th ALM Virtual Africa Summit 2020
PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom, June 29, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- According to a report by the AU, Africa will lose about 20 million jobs in 2020…
Merck appoints Ramsey Morad as Regional VP for MEAR
Ramsey Morad to lead the Healthcare business for Merck in Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Russia & CIS DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 29, 2020,-/African…
Top 10 Moneymaking Apps you need to download now
Apps that can make you money? It sounds too good to be true, but moneymaking apps do actually exist. While these apps won’t make you…
Africa Data Centres acquires world-class data centre in Johannesburg
Africa Data Centres’ investment reflects significant confidence in South Africa and further consolidates Africa Data Centres’ position as the continent’s leading data centre and co-location…
How Ghana’s Catherine Krobo Edusei capitalised on demand for high-end fresh produce
When Catherine Krobo Edusei first took her freshly grown herbs to the local supermarket in Accra, the manager didn’t know what they were. Ghana, like…
Pfizer and Wellcome Launch Surveillance Program to Combat Growing Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa
Antimicrobial resistance is a leading global health challenge that requires urgent action to ensure a safer world for everyone, everywhere Effective surveillance and timely data…
BALANÇO ÁFRICA CODE WEEK 2019: GOVERNOS E COMUNIDADES MOBILIZARAM-SE PARA ENSINAR AS COMPETÊNCIAS DIGITAIS AOS JOVENS AFRICANOS
SAP, a UNESCO e os parceiros possibilitaram a aprendizagem das bases da programação de computadores em 2019 a favor de mais de 3,85 milhões de…
AFRICA CODE WEEK 2019 RESULTS: GOVERNMENTS AND COMMUNITIES MOBILIZE TO DRIVE DIGITAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AMONG AFRICAN YOUTH
SAP, UNESCO & partners empower 3.85 million youth with basic coding skills in 2019. Africa Code Week 2019 results show impact on sustainable capacity building…
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African Economic Research Consortium to Host a Virtual Plenary Session on “Business Environment, Competitiveness and Economic Growth in Africa” NAIROBI, Kenya, 24 June, 2020 -/African…
UEMOA : la BCEAO baisse ses taux directeurs pour soutenir l’économie
La banque centrale des états de l’Afrique de l’Ouest a annoncé une baisse des taux d’intérêt directeurs le 22 juin 2020. En baissant ses taux…
UAC : Les cours par visioconférence sans coût grâce à l’application « Zoom »
Une nouvelle technologie pour les étudiants de l’Université d’Abomey-Calavi, en cette période de crise sanitaire mondiale marquée par le coronavirus. Le gouvernement met à leur…
Bénin: la Bef enquête sur le détournement des frais de laboratoires à l’UAC
Un agent comptable de l’université d’Abomey-Calavi a été convoqué par le Brigade économique et financière (Bef) le vendredi 19 juin dernier. C’est le site d’informations…
Covid-19 : Anselme Amoussou contre la réouverture des classes au primaire au mois d’août
La reprise des classes par la seconde vague d’écoliers au mois d’août 2020 n’est pas du goût des acteurs du système éducatif béninois. C’est le…
Jumia Côte d’Ivoire célèbre son huitième anniversaire sous le signe de la solidarité
La plateforme de commerce en ligne fête son huitième anniversaire du 22 juin au 05 juillet 2020. Cette célébration est placée sous le signe de…
Projet plateforme des Médias & UE Togo : Comparaison de dangerosités de la covid19 avec d’autres viroses
Le taux de reproduction de base est le nombre moyen d’individus qu’une personne infectieuse peut infecter, tant qu’elle est contagieuse. Le temps de génération est le délai…
Why a recession can be a good time to start a business
What do General Motors, Burger King, CNN, Uber and Airbnb all have in common They were all founded during economic downturns. GM launched in 1908…
Dangote cement sustains 54,000 jobs in 4 African countries
Dangote told the shareholders that the year 2019 was a strong year given the tough business environment across most of its operating geographics. The business…
Never be derailed by adversity again
There is no question that many, if not most, businesses have been severely affected by the lock-down.For instance, if you are a retail outfit then…
REFUGEE-LED ORGANIZATIONS CAN DELIVER EDUCATION TO REFUGEE CHILDREN DURING COVID-19 AND BEYOND
Joseph MunyambanzaYouth Engagement & Inclusion Consultant, Mastercard Foundation Scholars ProgramFounding Member, COBURWAS International Youth Organization to Transform Africa (CIYOTA) KAMPALA, Uganda, June 20, 2020,-/African Media…
3 % des abonnements mobiles 5G en Afrique d’ici 2025
Ericsson projette le décollage de la technologie 5G en 2021. Le marché devrait compter plus d’un milliard d’abonnements dans le monde en 2023 et près…
CEDEAO : les ministres préconisent une réouverture en trois étapes en juillet 2020
Les ministres de la zone ouest-africaine ont recommandé une ouverture progressive des frontières durant le mois de juillet. Les ministres, des quinze pays de la…
Compassion International Togo celebrate African Child
Compassion International Togo (CITG) celebrated the Day of the African Child on Tuesday June 16 at its headquarters. This celebration aims to raise awareness among…
SAP’S BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM: A TRIFECTA OF DATA EXCELLENCE, INTEGRATION AND EXTENSION FOR THE INTELLIGENT ENTERPRISE
WALLDORF, Germany, June 18 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced new capabilities, enhancements and further unification of the Business Technology Platform portfolio to help companies…
SAP DELIVERS INNOVATIONS THAT TACKLE SUPPLY CHAIN AND INDUSTRY CHALLENGES; EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA
WALLDORF, Germany, June 17 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- As companies all over the world face unprecedented challenges, they are turning to technologies that provide reliable…
IPA calls for project proposals to tackle Africa’s remote learning challenges in 2021-2022
US$200,000 to be split between best applicants NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The International Publishers Association (IPA) will from today accept project…
Riposte contre la COVID-19 : La France accentue son soutien au secteur éducatif du Bénin
Dans le cadre de la riposte contre le coronavirus, la France est aux côtés du Bénin surtout dans le secteur de l’éducation. Pour soutenir la…
Oil & Gas Virtual Summit Announces New Speakers
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Oil & Gas Leadership and Success Virtual Summit is pleased to announce a new round of…
Commonwealth Secretary General, Patricia Scotland, confirmed to speak at the African Leadership Magazine 2020 Africa Summit
… as Eswatini Prime Minister Dlamini, Liberia Vice President Howard-Taylor, and other global leaders also on the line up Portsmouth, United Kingdom, June 16, 2020,-/African…
Equity Group Foundation and Mastercard Foundation Ensure Wings to Fly and Elimu Scholars Continue their Education
A commitment of USD $1.93M supports learning during the COVID-19 lockdown NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Equity…
Orange envisage d’entrer sur de nouveaux marchés africains
Stéphane Richard le directeur général d’Orange a indiqué qu’il étudiait une expansion de la couverture du groupe à de nouveaux marchés africains comme le Nigéria…
Social enterprise shines light on Nigeria’s street kids in dark days of pandemic
How one social enterprise is working to protect and support street children in Africa as stigma, a broken system and a global pandemic puts them…
Mercer’s 26th Cost of Living Survey finds majority of African cities have risen in rankings in the most and least expensive cities for expatriates globally
The most expensive cities are Victoria, N’djamena and Lagos The least expensive cities are Banjul, Windhoek and Tunis JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 15, 2020,-/African Media…
New analyses and insights on the impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s agricultural and food systems
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 13, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Africa.com, in collaboration with McKinsey & Co., will host the next session of Crisis Management for African…
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK COVID-19 RESPONSE: MOVING FROM COMMITMENT TO ACTION
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, June 13, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The African Development Bank has responded swiftly to the needs of its member countries during the ongoing…
COVID-19 : la crise a favorisé l’adoption du temps partiel par les entreprises ivoiriennes
La Confédération générale des entreprises de Côte d’Ivoire (Cgeci) a publié les résultats d’un sondage réalisé entre le 12 et le 29 mai 2020 auprès…
Une reprise de l’économie en V après la crise du COVID-19 ?
La reprise en forme de V représente le scénario le plus optimiste car la crise actuelle a été provoquée par un choc exogène. Selon Statista,…