Kenya Airlines ranked number one in Africa

Kenya Airlines ranked number one in Africa

Kenyan airlines have just been awarded Africa’s leading airline award again At the just concluded World travel awards held at an Africa Gala Ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, the national carrier for Kenya, Kenya Airways was lauded as Africa’s leading airline. The flyer who is experiencing a U-turn after years of losses was awarded and announced as Africa’s leading Airline under the ‘Business Class’ category. The airline in a statement after winning the award said “We are very…

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START- UP’S IN NIGERIA CAN APPLY FOR GOOGLE’S UPCOMING DEVELOPERS LAUNCHPAD

START- UP’S IN NIGERIA CAN APPLY FOR GOOGLE’S UPCOMING DEVELOPERS LAUNCHPAD

Google is bringing the Developer Launchpad to Lagos, Nigeria  for the first time,with Co-Creation Hub (CCHub) being the host. The Developers Launchpad is a program initiated by Google and broadly aims to bring together growing start-ups or start-ups in their early stages and providing support in the form of mentorship, tutoring, guidance and more. Basically, the Google Developer Launchpad grooms start-ups founders and help them take their start-up to the height they hope to attain…

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GHANA’S CAPITAL SHAKES AS GAS STATION EXPLODED

GHANA’S CAPITAL SHAKES AS GAS STATION EXPLODED

Unknown number killed after explosion of two gas stations in Accra. The blast was heard, seen and felt across the city. According to a government official, on Saturday a tanker carrying natural gas exploded at 7:20 p.m in a northern suburb of Accra. the explosion killed and wounded an unknown number of people. A second explosion followed mintes later. The explosion began at a state-owned GOIL liquefied natural gas station and  a witness said it spread to…

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NUCLEAR DEAL TO BOOST SOUTH AFRICA’S DEBT

NUCLEAR DEAL TO BOOST SOUTH AFRICA’S DEBT

SAFCEI warns SA’s government on the the result of its planned nuclear deal. South African president, Jacob Zuma and the Minister of Energy on Tuesday was warned by the Southern Africa Communities Environment Institute(Safcei) that it was worried that the country’s nuclear planned deal would trigger a rise in the country’s debt. A letter has been delivered to the office of the south African presidency and Minister of Energy according to the faith- based NGO.  this…

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FIVE SA STARTUPS IN ACCENTURE INNOVATION AWARDS FINALISTS

FIVE SA STARTUPS IN ACCENTURE INNOVATION AWARDS FINALISTS

Five startup’s has proven their innovative practice by reaching the Accenture innovation finalist awards. On October 17, the winners of the annual awards will be announced at the Accenture Innovation Conference in Johannesburg. According to Accenture, “The Accenture Innovation Index creates a national benchmark for innovation in South Africa. We bring the best of Accenture, DaVinci and TransUnion to assess the innovation capabilities of companies entering the Index. The winners create a national showcase of…

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AFRICA’S BIG DATA HUNT BEGINS

AFRICA’S BIG DATA HUNT BEGINS

Data have become a major asset for businesses, as effective and proper analysis of business generated data is needed to reach the forefront of any industry. Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent, so you could imagine that across the continent, both homegrown businesses and multinational companies are turning to big data to inform their growth strategies. Big Data has already begun to transform how businesses in Africa operate, most significantly in the financial and e-commerce sectors. Big…

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NOBLE PRIZE FOR ANTI-NUCLEAR CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION,ICAN.

NOBLE PRIZE FOR ANTI-NUCLEAR CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION,ICAN.

ICAN has won an award for their effort in trying to make the world nuclear weapon free. In Oslo, the 2017 Nobel prize was awarded to The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear weapons (ICAN) for their decade-long campaign to rid the world of atomic bomb. Berit Reiss-Andersen, chairman of the Nobel Committee, announced on Friday that the Geneva-based organisation ICAN was awarded “for its work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use…

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MOROCCAN ENGINEERS READY TO TEST FASTEST TRAIN IN AFRICA

MOROCCAN ENGINEERS READY TO TEST FASTEST TRAIN IN AFRICA

50% of the fastest train project  in Africa was financed by the french and it is ready to slash journey time. Morocco country’s rail office said on Monday that engineers in there country is preparing to test the Africa world’s first high speed railway this week with trains reaching  320 kilometres (200 miles) per hour. The ONCF said that on monday along a stretch of track between the northern cities of kenitra and Tangier, one train reached 275 kph…

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WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT TO BAN UNRECYCLABLE SHOPPING BAGS

WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT TO BAN UNRECYCLABLE SHOPPING BAGS

 A motion was passed at the DA’s Western Cape Congress on Saturday to banned plastic shopping bags. The DA-led western cape government has been mandated to pass a legislation that would banned the sale and distribution of plastic shopping bags that are not 100% recyclable. the motion was passed at the DA’s Western Cape Congress on Saturday. On Saturday, this was the only motion heard at the congress. It was brought by DA MP James…

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UGANDA AT 55, WHERE ARE WE?

UGANDA AT 55, WHERE ARE WE?

As Uganda celebrates its Independence today (09-10-1962), we decided to take an in-depth look at the country with an influence in the Eastern African block. We cannot look at Uganda without acknowledging China’s impressive presence in the region, accounting for numerous infrastructural projects and economic activities. China has been showing a strong willingness to take more ambitious risks associated with the countries resources. Showing strong commitment through signed deals to develop Uganda’s oil, minerals, and…

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MJOlNER – THE VIKINGS THEME BAR IN AUSTRALIA

MJOlNER – THE VIKINGS THEME BAR IN AUSTRALIA

For all viking lovers, this is a place to wine and dine with the gods.  In Norse (North Germanic people) mythology, Mjolner is the name given to the hammer of Thor (the god of lighting and thunder), a fearsome and powerful weapon capable of leveling mountains. But in Australia, Mjolner is the name of a viking inspired restaurant and bar located in an old tobacco factory along Cleveland street in Redfern. At the underground dinner you…

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SONANGOL AN ANGOLA OIL COMPANY SAVES $US1.7BN AFTER SPENDING CUTS

SONANGOL AN ANGOLA OIL COMPANY SAVES $US1.7BN AFTER SPENDING CUTS

After spending cuts Angola’s state owned oil company saves $US1.7bn. On Friday, Angola’s state owned oil company ( sonangol) said $1.7-billion has been saved and thanks to spending cuts since 2014 due to lower crude oil prices. Due to the slump in oil prices, over the last three years oil companies across the world have made huge cuts to their annual capital expenditure. According to a statement released by Sonangol company, production costs per barrel had…

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MTN Ghana CEO appointed as Regional Vice President

MTN Ghana CEO appointed as Regional Vice President

MTN Ghana CEO have been appointed as the new regional Vice president of the Southern and East Africa and Ghana (SEAGHA) Region. Mr Ebenezer Asante, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, on October 1, 2017 was appointed as the new Vice President (VP) of MTN Group’s altered Southern and East Africa and Ghana (SEAGHA) Region. The new SEAGHA Region includes the telecommunications operations in Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, South Sudan, Botswana and Swaziland, along with Internet Service Providers (ISPs)…

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Africa’s food currently fortified to address malnutrition

Africa’s food currently fortified to address malnutrition

Dangote Industries Ltd pledges commitment towards Africa’s continued growth through fortifying it’s processed foods with essential nutrients to address malnutrition. Africa according to Aliko Dangote (President, Dangote Industries Ltd) is projected to have the world’s largest workforce by 2030. This abundance of human resources can be seen as a blessing or a curse, depending on the decisions we make today.  According to Mr. Dangote, “we need to invest in their health and wellbeing, and perhaps…

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African Finance Corporation to fund Natural resources development across Africa

African Finance Corporation to fund Natural resources development across Africa

AFC have set aside US$700m for the development of Africa’s Natural resources sector. At the 9th West and Central Africa (WACA) Mining Conference and Exhibitions, Begna Gebreyes , the Vice President, Investment, of African Finance Corporation (AFC) said, AFC will be making available about US$700 million for the development of the natural resources sector of the continent. In his statement he buttressed that for the socio-economic development of African countries, more infrastructure will be needed by resource extraction firms….

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POWERFUL MICRO DIAPHRAGM PUMP FOR MINI- SENSORS

POWERFUL MICRO DIAPHRAGM PUMP FOR MINI- SENSORS

Heart and lungs tends to be harmed by particulate matters. In the nearest future, a smartphone with an inbuilt gas sensor could be used to warn of heavy exposure. Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed a powerful micro diaphragm pump for delivering ambient air to the sensor that would help the sensor respond quickly and provide accurate measurements. According to Dr. Martin Richter, department head of micro dosing systems at the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Micro-systems…

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ZENITH BANK EXPANSION PLAN

ZENITH BANK EXPANSION PLAN

Zenith bank chairman, jim ovia discusses the expansion plan of the bank, also had a talk on Nigeria and Africa  economy. Zenith bank is in the UK and several African countries, including The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and so on. The bank  stocks are traded on the London Stock Exchange.  This shows the bank is rapidly expending worldwide. According to the chairman, ”Our UK subsidiary recently opened a branch in Dubai as part of our expansion…

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SECTORS IN GHANA WILL BE REORGANISED WITH THE NEW BANKING REGULATION

SECTORS IN GHANA WILL BE REORGANISED WITH THE NEW BANKING REGULATION

 Ghana’s central bank is tightening bank’s capital requirements because of banking crisis in the country. On 14th August, a deal was approved by the country’s central bank called the Bank of Ghana(BOG) to allow Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB)  to take over the deposits and some of the assets of UT Bank and Capital Bank. Because of “severe impairment” of capital, BOG announced that it had revoked the licences of the banks. Losing their licence  was a shock for all …

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GROWTH IN GHANA’S MANUFACTURING SECTOR

GROWTH IN GHANA’S MANUFACTURING SECTOR

Ghana’s manufacturing sector experiencing growth as Government addresses major industry challenges. Ghana Statistical Service has just reported that the country’s manufacturing sector has recorded a 6.6% growth in quarter two(2) of 2017, this is a positive result when compared to 5.9% growth of quarter one (1). The manufacturing sector which is considered as one of the most auspicious sector of the country took a plummet in 2012 when growth dwindled from 28.4% in quarter one(1)…

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GHANA GIRLS GETS ICT SKILLS EMPOWERMENT FROM SAMSUNG

GHANA GIRLS GETS  ICT SKILLS EMPOWERMENT FROM SAMSUNG

Samsung is trying to reduce gender gap on STEM through empowering Ghana girls with ICT skills. In Accra, 40 Samsung employees from their headquarters in south Korea have gathered  to take part in the company’s week-long initiative, which has been carried out in partnership with Better World. Every year, Samsung employees tends to give  their time and skills to an ideal  which they feel will add value to one of the regions in which the company…

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