Private sector urged to join new charge to help electrify Africa
Africa’s power sector has been dominated by state-owned utilities, but policymakers are finally urging the private sector to make inroads. African presidents and ministers attending the recent Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania called on the private sector to play an expanded and more consequential role in the continent’s power sector. The leaders expressed their support […]
All you need to know about Staying and Working in Togo
WORLD VISA GUIDE 1. What is the typical hiring process for permanent jobs in Togo? The typical hiring process for permanent jobs in Togo follows a structured pattern. This process usually involves the following steps:1. Job Posting: Employers advertise job openings through various channels such as online job boards, newspapers, and company websites.2. Application Submission: […]
Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom
Ivory Coast’s mining industry is booming, driven by foreign investment and the discovery of new deposits, but the country now wants a bigger slice of the pie for its own businesses.Huge deposits of natural resources – including oil, gas and gold – have pushed the economy of the world’s biggest cocoa producer in a new […]
Tullow Ghana embarks on groundbreaking 4D seismic survey ahead of drilling
Tullow Ghana, in collaboration with its partners, has initiated a 4D seismic survey across the Jubilee and TEN fields. This move marks a crucial step in advancing its drilling operations for 2025 and beyond. The survey, which began earlier this month, is expected to last approximately 45 days, concluding in early March 2025. It is […]
MIIF Gold Trade Program – A Multi-Billion-Dollar Opportunity For Ghana
There has been recent allegations of losses and accusations of impropriety regarding the novel gold for oil program started by the previous government with the Bank of Ghana and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) at the centre of the accusations from some sources. The MIlF in the past three years has grown to be […]
Ghana’s Cybersecurity Landscape Looked Impressive in 2024
MON, 06 JAN 2025: TECHNOLOGY Ghana’s cybersecurity landscape looked impressive in 2024. The commitment from the Cyber Security Authority of Ghana (CSA)to bolster cyber resilience in the country was a key factor.According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Africa losses over $ 3.5 billion dollars as a result of cyberattacks.This necessitates a strong cybersecurity implementation across […]
Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025: Advancing Africa’s economic integration
The Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025 is set to convene at the Accra International Conference Centre from 30th January to 1st February 2025, under the theme: “Delivering Africa’s Single Market through Infrastructure: Invest. Connect. Integrate.” The annual summit, organised by the Africa Prosperity Network in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat […]
This is how much pensioners will earn in 2025 after today’s 12% increase by SSNIT
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced a 12 percent increase in pensions for the year 2025, bringing much-needed relief to pensioners nationwide. The increment, which takes effect immediately, was announced in a press release issued on Monday, January 6, 2025, following consultations with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). Related Articles […]
Opportunities exist for skilled human capital in mining sector — MIIF CEO
Current discoveries of new minerals across Ghana present enormous opportunities for youth development in the country, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, has said. He consequently, underscored the need to build a strong human capital base to drive growth in the mining sector. “We are looking at […]
Why a recent business exodus from Africa should be a wake-up call for multinationals
For the last decade, Africa has tempted businesses with the promise of immense opportunity. The continent’s rapidly growing youthful population, vibrant cultural scenes and wealth of natural resources have drawn significant interest from businesses from around the world. So, with all signs pointing to growth for those entering this market, why are many big corporations […]