Africa World 

Climate action project backed by blockchain technology launches

– – Open Forest Protocol (OFP) – an open platform to transparently measure, verify and fund forestation projects with blockchain technology – has gone live and is ready to accelerate climate action by onboarding projects on the carbon neutral NEAR Protocol. The announcement signifies the beginning of one of the first open and free, Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) services accessible to forestation projects… Read More
Africa Ghana Ivory Coast West Africa World 

Ghana and Ivory Coast want more premium for their cocoa beans

– – The world’s biggest cocoa producers, Ghana and Ivory Coast are demanding more premium from chocolate makers. They also want traders to pay more for their beans. The two countries say this demand for more premium is part of efforts to tackle farmer poverty. In a statement, Ivory Coast’s Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) said it has its premium… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Guinea: One shot dead amid protests against coup leaders

– – Anti-government protests broke out in Guinea on Thursday leading to at least one death and several others wounded. More than 100 protesters have also been arrested by authorities. The violent anti-government protests have been sparked by concerns that Guinea’s ruling junta is delaying restoring civilian rule. The opposition coalition has expressed regret at the death and injuries that… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s President sacks ‘TikTok dancing’ minister

– – Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday sacked her Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo. The minister has for months been at the centre of a lot of controversy for staying away from job. She had justified that decision with the need to attend to her sick child in the USA and also getting the… Read More
Africa Business West Africa World 

Entrepreneurs in West Africa need donor support to boost SME growth

– – The US based Aspen Institute of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) in partnership with Impact Investing Ghana (IIG) hosted West Africa’s leading Investors, Entrepreneurship Support Organizations and Entrepreneurs to promote better connections and to further support the entrepreneurial ecosystem growth. At the end of the annual West Africa Regional conference in Accra, on the theme “Accelerating Small and Growing Business… Read More
Africa Business East Africa Rwanda World 

5 Best Forex Brokers in Rwanda

– – Rwanda allows a free-wheeling foreign exchange market where commercial banks are allowed to buy foreign currency at set floating rates. Given Rwanda’s pro-business position on forex, finding an internationally registered online forex broker to trade from Rwanda should not be difficult. There are many options available to Rwandan traders in terms of forex brokers, and here we will… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Security officers flee as terrorist activities in Burkina Faso spillover

– – Some security officers in Ghana have reportedly fled their border posts due to a spillover of terrorist activities from Burkina Faso. One of the border communities which has experienced a spillover of terrorists’ activities is Sapeliga in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region. Local media reports that the situation has compelled unarmed security personnel to… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

Don’t lose your lottery ticket – here’s how

– – Some might remember the man from Ekurhuleni who almost lost the ticket that won him R63 million in South Africa’s Lotto draw. He recalled how he spent R100 on a quick-pick selection, but then nearly misplaced that all-important ticket before placing it in his cupboard for safekeeping. His is a positive story, but there are some negative ones,… Read More
Africa World 

Why do people love slot machines?

– – Slot machines are gambling machines that were developed in 1891. From kids to senior citizens, everyone enjoys trying their luck at these. They reduce boredom and a motivation to come out of the house and get financial rewards or excitement.  Some people visit slot machines for relaxation while some visit for excitement. The buzz and thrill of winning… Read More
Africa Football Sports World 

How did Florent Malouda play in the Super League?

– – Florent Malouda is a soccer player who is known for his performances as a member of “Chelsea”. By the way, all online sports news are on 1x.news available all the time about this club. Thanks to this, you can follow its progress and do not miss anything important. At the end of his career, Malouda decided to try… Read More
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