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Africa World 

Has digital killed the radio star?

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Did you know that the first radio commercial aired in the USA on 28 August 1922? Now, close to 100 years later, brands are still reaching audiences via this medium.  Digital audio has disrupted the space with a richer, immersive experience. Carla Harrison, Spotify Sales Manager at Ad Dynamo – Africa’s leading media sales house (and Spotify’s exclusive ad sales… Read More
Africa Business World 

Sustainable Investment Opportunity for Future-fit African Startups

Elwin Mandowa, , , ,
– – While 2020 was a record year for investment into the African tech startup ecosystem, with more startups raising more money from more investors than ever before– critics and commentators alike have often claimed that Silicon Valley-style investment frameworks are ill-suited to the continent’s diversity and nuanced need for funding. With investment into African startups considered key to the… Read More
Africa Ghana Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Ghana: Renewed tension over latest closure of Nigerian-owned shops

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Some Nigerian traders in Ghana are agitating over the closure of their shops by their Ghanaian counterparts. Several shops in Abbosey Okai and Tip Toe land in Accra and Koforidua in the Eastern Region have been locked up by the Ghanaian traders. The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) sanctioned what it calls a distress action following the… Read More
Africa Sports World 

A look at why Cristiano Ronaldo will win the Golden Boot this season

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Cristiano Ronaldo has only been in the Premier League for two games since making his sensational return to Manchester United, however, he’s already only one goal behind the leading goalscorers. Indeed, Ronaldo’s tally of three is only bettered by teammate Bruno Fernandes, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, and West Ham’s Michail Antonio. Crucially, Fernandes and Salah have played in five games while Antonio has… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Innovation in the remote learning methods of Kenyan schools

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – During March last year, schools across Kenya had to close due to COVID-19. Because of this, roughly 10 million primary school children have had to rely on alternative learning methods to continue their education. While other countries quickly transitioned to online learning methods, adjusting to remote learning proved trickier in Kenya where Internet penetration is just 40%, according… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: LGBT activists face hardships after detention

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – Arbitrary arrests and detention of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ghana, and a proposed draconian anti-LGBT bill are causing serious economic hardship and psychological stress for LGBT people, Human Rights Watch has said. On May 20, 2021, Ghanaian police in Ho, in the Volta region, assisted by security forces, raided and unlawfully arrested 21 people, including… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan blames allies of ex-president Bashir for failed coup

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
A transitional government made up of the military, civilian representatives and protest groups have been ruling as part of a power-sharing agreement. “We’re not going back… there are people trying to turn back the hands of time,” said Information Minister Hamza Baloul in a statement read on state TV. – – The Sudanese government has said the situation in the… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Former Algerian President Bouteflika buried

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who died on Friday has been buried in a solemn ceremony on Sunday. There was no fanfare ceremony for the burial of the North African country’s longest-serving president. Bouteflika was buried at a cemetery for Algeria’s independence heroes, but he didn’t receive any honours accorded his predecessors. There was no lying in state… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Guinea: ECOWAS sanctions coup leaders and their families

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – The West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Thursday imposed sanctions on soldiers who carried out the coup in Guinea. The coup makers and their families are to be subjected to travel ban and their assets frozen. In a communique issued after the regional leaders met in Ghana’s capital, Accra for an extra-ordinary summit, Ecowas upheld the “suspension of… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Zambia probes allies of former President Edgar Lungu

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – Zambia’s former ruling Patriotic Front (PF), party’s Secretary General, Davies Mwila and Lusaka businessman, Valden Findlay, are among the first few allies of former President, Edgar Lungu, that have been summoned for questioning by some of the country’s investigative wings, following the new ruling United Party for National Development (UPND)’s landslide victory, in Zambia’s recently held general election.… Read More
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