59 m. ago Global Summit Series Africa 2025 unveils bold speaker lineup to drive ‘Africa on Purpose’

Amid Africa’s growing wave of infrastructure investment and innovation, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is convening the continent’s most influential voices at the Global Summit Series Africa, driving urgent, collective action to redefine how projects deliver impact and value.

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98 m. ago Ghana unveils ambitious renewable energy drive to boost green transition and economic growth

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate Ghana’s renewable energy adoption, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s green economy. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor outlined strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the energy […]

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2 h. ago West African leaders launch Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance

Demand Africa-centered governance models over western imports Africa can no longer wait to be included in the global governance conversation—it must now assert its place as a co-architect of governance systems that are ethical, contextually relevant, and future-ready. This was the prevailing message from the inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance in West Africa, convened […]

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7 h. ago London Mayor Sadiq Khan to address innovation and education at University of Ghana today

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will today deliver a landmark lecture at the University of Ghana, focusing on the pivotal role of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship in driving global growth and fostering UK-Africa partnerships. The event, hosted in partnership with Imperial College London’s Accra-based hub, Imperial Global Ghana, will convene university students, faculty, and […]

Culture

11 h. ago London Mayor leads historic trade mission to Ghana and Africa to deepen investment and cultural ties

Sadiq Khan will this week become the first Mayor of London to lead a trade mission to Africa, banging the drum for the capital as a place to invest and strengthening ties with countries across the continent.

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23 h. ago MEST Africa and Mastercard Foundation EdTech series gathers momentum

The June edition of EdTech Mondays featured another enriching conversation centered on the theme “Teachers in the Tech Era: Training Educators for Digital Success.” As always, Bernard Avle moderated the discussion, which was powered by MEST Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This month’s episode focused on one of the most critical players in […]

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25 h. ago Volta Region leads Ghana’s next green industrial revolution with strategic Kenaf breakthrough

As Ghana intensifies its search for sustainable economic solutions, the Volta Region is boldly stepping forward with a strategic blueprint to revive and scale up the Kenaf industry—an ambitious agro-industrial initiative with the potential to transform local economies, generate millions in foreign exchange, and position Ghana as a hub for green manufacturing in West Africa.

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25 h. ago Evodia Foundation’s health care outreach aids vulnerable Lake Bosomtwe residents

The over 27 communities around the Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti region are reeling from the impact of limited local health facilities, compelling children, women and the aged to trek miles to reach care.

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30 h. ago APL claims vindication following IMF’s revelation of BoG’s $1.4bn forex support

Governance think tank, the Africa Policy Lens, says it has been vindicated by a recent revelation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Bank of Ghana pumped in dollars to support the recent stability of the Cedi. The IMF, in its latest review of Ghana's programme, revealed that the Bank of Ghana released $1.4bn forex support to sustain the Cedi against the US dollar.

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32 h. ago South Sudan joins African Paralympic family as IPC grants provisional membership

The Paralympic Movement in Africa has grown even stronger, with South Sudan officially welcomed as a new member of the African Paralympic community. The country’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has been granted provisional membership by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), effective 30 June 2025. This landmark development follows the formal approval of South Sudan’s application […]

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32 h. ago 2024 WAFCON: Banyana Banyana cruise into Knockout Stages with convincing win over Mali

CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reigning champions, South Africa produced a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 and seal top spot in Group C, securing their place in the knockout stages in style. Banyana Banyana started brightly and wasted no time in asserting their authority. Just five minutes in, Lebohang Ramalepe opened the […]

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35 h. ago Novo Nordisk and American Society of Hematology announce new initiative to help improve sickle cell disease care in Africa

Novo Nordisk today announced a collaboration with the American Society of Haematology (ASH) to support the Consortium on Newborn Screening in Africa (CONSA) Community Health Worker (CHW) Initiative.

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43 h. ago WAFCON 2024: Second half brilliance against Tanzania takes Black Queens to quarter

The Queens were held 1-1 at half time but scored three times in the second 45 minutes to reach the last eight and set up a clash against Algeria.

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48 h. ago New AI Skills Fellowship aims to train 10,000 Africans by the end of 2025

AI Skills Africa has unveiled an ambitious fellowship programme aiming to reshape the continent's economic landscape. The AI Skills Fellowship, launching its first cohort on 2 August, represents one of the largest AI education initiatives in Africa's history and a bold move to position Africa at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence revolution.

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49 h. ago Namibia and Zimbabwe reach final step in race to Rugby World Cup 2027

Namibia and Zimbabwe will play in the final of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup next Saturday after the two rivals won their semi-finals against Algeria and Kenya, respectively, on Sunday, July 13 in Kampala, Uganda.

Sport

49 h. ago Simons vindicated by Azumah but demands critical answers from EBID

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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49 h. ago Bright Simons responds to Azumah Resources’ statement dissociating itself from him

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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49 h. ago Francis Doku calls for independent body to publish Ghana’s tourism report

The Chief Executive Officer of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has called for Ghana’s annual tourism report to be produced by an independent institution rather than the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

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49 h. ago WAFCON 2024: We have to play for the badge – Ghana’s Alice Kusi on facing Tanzania

The team suffered a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in their opener before playing out a 1-1 draw with Mali.

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50 h. ago New RIUC accreditations open door to global opportunities for students

Students at Rosebank International University College (RIUC) in Accra are set to benefit from increased access to international educational opportunities, thanks to a series of new accreditations and partnerships that position the institution as a hub for global learning in Africa. These developments mark a significant milestone in RIUC’s mission to connect students with world-class […]

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