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Ghana: Savings and loans scheme economically empowers rural women

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In her early thirties, Zainab Amadu for the past two years has been running a beads making business in Kenyase, Ghana’s Ahafo region. She also operates a mobile money transfer business, multiplying her source of livelihood. Initially though Zainab struggled to put herself to work due to lack of access to capital. The banks won’t give her loan since she… Read More
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Financial Education the Key for Growth in Africa

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Africa is a rapidly growing region with a lot of potential to be a major contributor to the world in many industries. However, the region has lagged for many years, with African leaders facing many challenges when it comes to creating stable and productive economies. One area that could help boost the growth rate of African countries is increased financial… Read More
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Cassava Network signs MOU with Pan-Atlantic University on blockchain education

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Cassava Network today announced a partnership with Lagos-based Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) to offer students a Web3 training programme. The groundbreaking union will include joint research, community initiatives, and an introduction to Web3 in business. In collaboration with EMURGO Africa, a regional venture arm of Cardano blockchain founding entity EMURGO, Cassava Network has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PAU… Read More
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Blue Skies unveils solutions to tackle plastic pollution in Ghana

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There is a huge demand for the use of plastic for production and all kinds of human activity in Ghana. That rapid rise in demand and usage has led to the country producing about 1.1 million tons of plastic waste per year. Only about 10% of that what is produced is being collected for recycling. Over 2,000 waste pickers are… Read More
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Multichoice and Comcast to create streaming service in Africa

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Africa’s biggest pay TV company, MultiChoice Group has said on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement with U.S.-based media conglomerate Comcast to create a pan-Africa video streaming platform. The new streaming service, which will be built on MultiChoice’s streaming platform Showmax, will be 70% owned by the company, it said. As part of the partnership MultiChoice will relaunch… Read More
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AfCFTA rollout and climate finance must dominate AU Summit Agenda

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The leaders of the 55 member states of the African Union (AU) will be meeting for their 36th ordinary session of the AU Assembly on 18 and 19 February 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 60 years after the birth of the Organisation of African Unity, over 20 years of the AU and 40 years before 2063, this meeting serves as… Read More
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Tullow Oil seeks international arbitration on tax dispute with Ghana

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Tullow Oil has filed for arbitration in London over two tax bills amounting to $387 million which it’s unit in Ghana had received from local authorities. The company made this public in a statement on Tuesday. The two tax charges which Tullow disputes relate to a period from 2010 to 2020 and are in addition to taxes it has already… Read More
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How To Promote A Casino And Make It Profitable

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
Founders of new online casinos often encounter failures at the beginning of their journey. This is due to the fact that success directly depends on promotion with a properly developed marketing strategy. It is important to pay special attention to promotion. Platforms with gambling entertainment are quite specific businesses. They require a special approach to users. Numerous competitors offer various… Read More
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Forex Trading in Nigeria

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Forex trading is becoming increasingly popular in Nigeria, with more people looking to take advantage of the potential opportunities that come along with it. With its large population and growing economy, Nigeria has become an attractive destination for Forex traders from all over the world. This article will provide you with an overview of Forex trading in Nigeria, including what… Read More