Meet Theresa Oppong-Beeko, CEO of Manet Group with an estimated net worth of US$420mn
Ghana’s real estate industry is male-dominated. Yet a woman, Theresa Oppong-Beeko broke through the shrouded cloud of male dominance and has soared through the entrepreneurial…
Tanzania: Burundian Refugees ‘Disappeared,’ Tortured
Halt Forced Returns; Investigate Police, Intelligence Services NEW YORK, USA, November 30, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Tanzanian authorities have gravely abused at least 18 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers…
South Sudan: UN arms embargo must be maintained after surge in violence against civilians in 2020
LONDON, United Kingdom, November 30, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must maintain the arms embargo on South Sudan, Amnesty International said…
UN condemns ‘brutal and callous’ attack on civilians in north-east Nigeria
The United Nations has strongly condemned an attack, on Saturday, against civilians in Nigeria’s restive Borno state, and underlined the need to bring the perpetrators…
Use these steps to transform your passion into a money-making machine
Several, if not all people are seeking ways to turn their passion into money (profits). That power to be able to transform passion into profits…
Meet Ameyaw Debrah, Ghana’s expert lifestyle and entertainment blogger, and influencer
Blogging started as a diary-style entry where people document their day-to-day activities. It has revolved into one of the most influential marketing tools and home-based…
AIMS and Portia host the 18th Gender Summit
KIGALI, Rwanda, November 23, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Today, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), together with Portia Ltd, will host a virtual ceremony to…
The Rights of Creditors in Administration
Companies generally raise money to finance their businesses through equity (i.e., share issue) or through debt (i.e., by taking loans). The person who takes gives…
How Young Entrepreneurs can tap into the USD100 Billion Cocoa Sector
Ghana is the world’s second-largest cocoa-producing country with Nigeria being the biggest consumer of Ghana’s chocolate according to Yofi Grant, CEO of Ghana Investment Promotion…
Building resilient communities through investments in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs & services
NAIROBI, Kenya, November 19, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In commemoration of World Toilet Day, it is crucial that local, national, and global leaders commit to improving…
Chronic underinvestment in clean energy putting millions in Sub-Saharan Africa at risk as they are left behind in energy transition
The world is neglecting investment in electricity and clean cooking access despite COVID-19 highlighting the critical need for energy access to protect the most vulnerable…
Chronic underinvestment in clean energy putting millions at risk as they continue to be left behind in energy transition
The world is neglecting investment in electricity and clean cooking access despite COVID-19 highlighting the critical need for energy access to protect the most vulnerable…
Chronic underinvestment in clean energy putting millions in Sub-Saharan Africa at risk as they are left behind in energy transition
The world is neglecting investment in electricity and clean cooking access despite COVID-19 highlighting the critical need for energy access to protect the most vulnerable…
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed to address African Business, Government and Civil Society leaders at virtual SDG
UN Global Compact will convene Africa’s private sector on 3 December to discuss achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for a better Africa UNITED NATIONS, New…
How to do business calculations easily with an online calculator
In business, calculations are one of the vital things which are required in many fields. The business calculations can be of different types as it…
How To Employ Technology For Business Excellence
Excellence is one of the critical things that every business wants to attain. In a dire need to end other competitors, the need to gain…
Making the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur!
Entrepreneurs are a rare breed of visionaries, creators and innovators who have the courage and ingenuity to take risks, break away from the herd and…
Meet Nana Kwame Bediako, one of Ghana’s youngest and brightest real estate entrepreneurs
The real estate market is a viable business venture that is lucrative. However, it can prove to be a daunting and competitive environment to breakthrough.…
20 Quotes from influential entrepreneurs to spark your drive for business success
Success may be a relative term, one’s definition of success may be different from the other. But what may be objective about success lies in…
UN rights chief Bachelet condemns Tanzania election violence
The people of Tanzania should be allowed to express grievances “without fear of reprisals” after nationwide elections, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Tuesday. …
The psychology of colour and how it can grow and develop your business brand
Why do people wear black and red to a funeral? Why is the colour white an integral part of weddings? Why are holistic wellness companies…
ICC Prosecutor calls for Libya ceasefire progress, decries ‘powerful forces’ hampering global justice
The Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is urging Libya’s warring parties to implement their recent historic ceasefire agreement, calling it a “welcome concrete…
Displaced in Nigeria’s restive northeast tell UN deputy chief they’re ‘impatient’ for home
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General is on a trip to West Africa and the Sahel region, and on Tuesday, she travelled to Borno state in…
UN chief shocked at ‘wanton brutality’ in northern Mozambique
The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the authorities in Mozambique to investigate brutal killings this past weekend, in the country’s northern Cabo Delgado province, and…
UN refugee agency: Keep borders open for fleeing Ethiopians
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday that it is working with Sudanese authorities to help more than 7,000 refugees who have fled Ethiopia…
Factors to consider when investing in health insurance in Ghana
Health insurance in Ghana has come a long way notwithstanding the number of issues faced by insurers in both the public and private sectors. Dr.…
How to maximise your Christmas sales with digital marketing – Webinar
The busiest season of the year for sellers is almost here with us. With everybody hooked on social media these days, people from all walks…
African Countries agree to enhance cooperation on geothermal development
NAIROBI, Kenya, November 10 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-More than 500 experts, governments, civil society, academia and the private sector representatives from Africa and other regions agreed…
Following peace deal, talks on Libya’s political future begin
Talks to draw up a blueprint for a new political era in Libya began in Tunisia on Monday, following a peace deal struck by Libya’s…
Cote d’Ivoire: ‘Tone down the hateful rhetoric’, find peaceful solutions – UN rights chief
Continuing violence in the wake of elections in Cote d’Ivoire’s presidential elections held on 31 October, prompted the UN human rights chief on Monday to…
UN deputy chief conducts solidarity visit to West Africa and the Sahel
The UN Deputy Secretary-General is on a two-week solidarity visit to West Africa and the Sahel to underscore the Organization’s support to countries during the…
FROM THE FIELD: millions at risk in Sahel, each one with a story to tell
Some 13 million people in the central Sahel region of north Africa require urgent humanitarian assistance, due to violence, insecurity and extreme weather events. Behind…
Gilat Telecom Enhances SD-WAN System to Unlock Huge Network Availability and Bandwidth Capacity Across Africa
SD-WAN System for African Operators Integrated with F5’s Traffic Management Software…MNO and ISPs in DRC, and Seychelles using innovative new software to increase network availability…
Entrepreneurship story – How I overcame losing one of my biggest customers
As an outsider in the beverage industry trying to find a way to reach more consumers, landing my product in Starbucks stores was a huge…
Ethiopia: Authorities must ensure human rights are respected in Tigray military operation
LONDON, United Kingdom, November 05, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Following Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s decision to order a military operation against the Tigray People’s Liberation…
Environmentalists Under Threat in South Africa
NEW YORK, USA, November 05, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Environmental activist Fikile Ntshangase was killed after her refusal to withdraw legal challenges to existing and future…
Libyan sides agree plan on implementing ceasefire deal
Military officers from Libya’s warring parties have agreed practical steps towards implementing a ceasefire agreement, following the signing of an historic accord in Geneva last…
Establishment of a national meter asset finance & management spv to finance prepaid electricity meter roll-out in the Nigerian power sector
LAGOS, Nigeria, November 5, 2020 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- New Hampshire Capital, FBNQuest Merchant Bank and Kairos Investments Africa have announced plans for a national meter…
A dirty job that made a poor man filthy rich
Joseph Agyepong Siaw wanted to become a pilot or a marine engineer, but ended up selling school books on the street. He made his fortune…
Côte d’Ivoire: UN reports 3,000 flee abroad amid electoral violence
Several thousand people have fled from election-related violence in Côte d’Ivoire to seek sanctuary in neighbouring Liberia, Ghana and Togo, fearing a repeat of the…
Nigerians need justice, UN rights experts say, in call for inquiry into protestor killings
The Nigerian Government must establish a credible, independent inquiry into the recent killing of at least 12 peaceful protestors by soldiers, a group of independent…
South Sudan rape convictions reaffirm commitment to zero tolerance
The top UN official working to end rape during wartime said she was encouraged by recent “positive steps” taken by the South Sudanese army to bring perpetrators…
‘Take urgent steps’ to calm intercommunal violence in Ethiopia: Guterres
Inclusive dialogue is crucial to diffuse tensions across Ethiopia, said the UN Secretary-General on Tuesday, following reports of dozens killed and injured during brutal attacks in the west of…
Deputy UN chief pushes Security Council on global ceasefire, to fight ‘common enemy’
The UN Deputy Secretary-General on Tuesday urged the Security Council to do more to encourage combatants across the world to put down their guns and…
How to REGISTER your BUSINESS IN GHANA
In Africa, up to 70 percent of people who regard themselves as ‘entrepreneurs’ do not own a registered business. How can anyone say they own a…
Why every Ghanaian needs Health Insurance
The exorbitant price of health care delivery is the fundamental principle under which health insurance is built. This is just as Dr. Amooh of CEO…
5 profitable online businesses you can start with no money
The internet is the great equalizer. In business specifically, it has leveled the playing field. Anyone can start a money-making online business—anyone with a computer,…
From a Cassette Seller to a Media Mogul: The Success Story of Kwame Despite
Osei Kwame, popularly known as “Kwame Despite” is a Ghanaian Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Chief Executive Officer of Despite Group of Companies. “Kwame Despite” was born…
Professor Kishore Mahbubani predicts rise of Africa at Afreximbank’s Babacar Ndiaye Lecture
CAIRO, Egypt, October 29th, 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Taking place last week, the Fourth edition of the Ndiaye Lecture was organised at a time of…
Speak Up Africa recognizes leaders in public health
DAKAR, Senegal, October 28, 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Today, leading figures in public health across Africa, including HEM Mahamadou Issoufou, President of the Republic…