10 Ghanaian Garment SMEs complete ILO SCORE Training to boost productivity and decent work
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has announced the successful completion of itsSCORE (Sustainable Competitive and Responsible Enterprises) training program by 10 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating within Ghana’s garment industry. The initiative, funded by the Government of Switzerland and Norway through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Norwegian Agency for […]
Benin and Senegal Experience Highest Growth in African Internet Resilience: Internet Society Pulse Country Report 2024
March 27, 2025: According to new data released by the Internet Society, West African countries are making notable strides in digital development, with several countries in the region improving their Internet resilience. This progress underscores the region’s growing commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure, security, and market readiness, ensuring more stable and accessible online services for […]
World Bank launches Business Ready Report in Ghana; highlights need for reforms to boost private sector growth
The World Bank Group has unveiled the Business Ready (B-READY) Report in Ghana, offering a detailed assessment of the country’s business environment while highlighting critical areas that require reform to stimulate private sector growth. The report acknowledges Ghana’s strengths in labour market regulations and utility services but identifies bureaucratic inefficiencies in business registration, property transfer, […]
African National Oil Companies boost project development with innovative financing strategies
African national oil companies (NOCs) are leveraging innovative financing strategies to advance oil and gas projects, ensuring continued investment despite shifting global energy markets. Through various innovative strategies such as privatization and divestment, bond issuances, development finance and resource-backed loans, NOCs are not only strengthening their financial capacity but positioning themselves at the forefront of […]
Digital payments economy in Africa to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, report
Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. As a longstanding technology partner to Africa, Mastercard continues to strengthen its commitment to the continent’s digital growth through strategic investments, […]
UAE’s Africa push prompts cautious optimism
Emirati companies are bringing capital and expertise to African investments, but the illegal gold trade remains a challenge. With $60bn of investment in Africa in over a decade, the United Arab Emirates is emerging as one of Africa’s most consequential investment partners. COP28 in Dubai in December 2023 was key in outlining a roadmap for […]
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 […]