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Ghana’s decision to tax mobile money transactions sparks outrage

– – A decision by the government of Ghana to introduce a levy on electronic transactions has left many citizens infuriated. In the presentation of the country’s 2022 budget statement, the country’s Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta announced that the introduction of the e-levy has been necessitated by the astronomical rise in electronic transactions, hitting $80 billion (over 500 billion… Read More
Africa Libya North Africa World 

Libya: Presidential bid of Gaddafi’s son sparks controversy

– – The presidential bid of the son of former Libyan leader, Muamar Gaddafi has sparked controversy in the North African nation. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has announced he is running for president in next month’s elections. The election commission said on Sunday that Seif al-Islam completed “all the required legal conditions”. Seif al-Islam Gaddafi “submitted… his candidacy for the presidential… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: 10 students drown after two canoes capsized

– – Some ten junior high school students in Ghana’s northern region have drowned after two canoes they were cruising in capsized in the Oti River. The students numbering 31 were returning from the head teacher’s farm when the disaster happened. The students had gone with the head teacher to harvest rice in Butuin, a community in the overseas area. Seven… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s Former President de Klerk dies

– – Former President of South Africa and the last white person to lead the country, FW de Klerk has died at the age of 85. Mr de Klerk, who was also a key figure in the nation’s transition to democracy, had been diagnosed with cancer this year. Mr de Klerk was head of state between September 1989 and May… Read More
Africa Business World 

Business Advancements to Look Out For in 2022

– – META: Read our list for all the tech that will make running a business easier. If you are running a business, you will know that there is a lot to handle. You are constantly spinning plates, terrified of any that fall, because if one crashes to the ground, they all will. Luckily there are advancements in technology that… Read More
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AFRIMASS NETWORK partners GUINNESS GHANA for Media Ad Sales Summit

– – The Africa Media Advertising Sales Summit (AFRIMASS NETWORK) has partnered with GUINNESS GHANA, MultiChoice Ghana, Genet Service Ltd to bring to Media enterprise owners, Media business executives, Journalist, Media Ad Agencies, Media sales executives and seasoned industry professionals the 3rd edition of the Africa Media Ad Sales Summit (AFRIMASS). This year’s edition of the AFRIMASS 2021 themed “The… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Looking for a job? Apply for ReadyforWork career accelerator by SFAN

– – Stars From All Nations, the alternative education company that unlocks the potential of Africa’s young geniuses, has launched their long-awaited ReadyforWork career accelerator that brings fresh perspectives to talent development on the continent. ReadyforWork is an immersive digital career accelerator that uses AI and Machine Learning to equip entry-level job seekers with employment skills and help talent managers… Read More
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Spotify EQUAL Music Program welcomes Nigeria’s Ayra Starr

– – Spotify celebrates Ayra Starr, the newest artist to join the EQUAL Music Programme as the EQUAL Africa Artist of the Month. Spotify EQUAL aims to foster gender equality in music and provide a platform to highlight influential female creators, Spotify welcomes Ayra as she joins the list of fierce African women making waves in music. The 19-year-old singer… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Guinea’s coup leader rejects ECOWAS appointed special envoy

– – Guinea’s coup leader, Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya has rejected the appointment of Mohamed Ibn Chambas as a special envoy for his country by West African leaders. ECOWAS leaders at their extra-ordinary summit in Accra, Ghana decided to “appoint a Special Envoy to Guinea with a view to strengthening dialogue with the Transition Authorities towards a successful and short transition… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Tidal waves displace hundreds, unearth corpses

– – Hundreds of people in Ghana’s Volta Region have been rendered homeless after tidal waves swept through their homes. Most of the victims mainly children and women in in the Keta municipality, had their homes destroyed by the tidal waves. They have since Sunday been left stranded as the waves destroyed schools and churches. For months now, the sea erosion in… Read More
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