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EU targets green jobs with NDICI as it holds tripartite talks in Accra

The European Union says it is focused on supporting large investments that will bring about economic development in order to create more jobs in...

Lightning kills four people in Mozambique

Four people have died and three others are wounded after being struck by lightning in Mozambique, which is now bracing for Storm Filipo. The lightning strikes...

Harvard Business School Launches Tony Elumelu Foundation Case Study

At a time of renewed geopolitical interest in Africa, and an increasing questioning of traditional development finance models, Harvard Business School today released a...

Nigerian Oil Minister Heineken Lokpobiri Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Reforms Strengthen the O&G Market

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri will speak at Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector - the...

King Mswati III hosts Foreign Minister Ayorkor Botchwey at Grand Festival

Foreign Minister Shirley A. Botchwey was a special guest of King Mswati III of Eswatini, at the annual Buganu festival commemorating the Marula fruit...

Oscars: Shock as John Cena presents award on stage totally nude

John Cena literally bared it all at the Oscars on Sunday. The actor appeared on stage during the telecast to present the award for best costume design hilariously appearing...

Eswatini denies reports kingdom facing shortage of men

The Kingdom of Eswatini has denied reports that it was offering nationality to citizens from southern Africa to fill up for shortage of men...

PalmPay Drives Financial Inclusion with Cost-Saving Benefits for Users

In its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities, Africa-focused fintech platform PalmPay (https://www.PalmPay.com/) has unveiled two cost-saving financial products - Unlimited Free Transfer...

Freedom of Mobility Forum Gathers Experts with Divergent Views to Debate Future of Mobility

Scheduled for April 3, 2024, the second annual live debate encourages discussion on how the planet will accommodate the mobility needs of eight billion...

#IWD2024: Impactful investment: African Development Bank support shapes scholarship graduate career in drone-enabled public health

The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Japan Africa Dream Scholarship program invests in promising African students from Bank member countries at partner universities in Africa and...

Princess of Wales: Kate image withdrawn by four news agencies amid ‘manipulation’ concerns

Four international photo agencies have retracted a picture of the Princess of Wales and her children over concerns it has been "manipulated". The image, taken...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her efforts towards women empowerment and supporting girl...

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, The Business Executive Group, a leading Pan African Media Firm honored Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr....

Princess of Wales: Kate image withdrawn by four news agencies amid ‘manipulation’ concerns

Four photo agencies have retracted a picture of the Princess of Wales over concerns it has been "manipulated". The image, taken by Prince William...

The full list of winners and nominees at the Oscars 2024

Hollywood's finest have been rewarded with golden statuettes at the Oscars in Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre. Here is the full list of winners, as well...

Switzerland: Six skiers missing in Swiss Alps near Matterhorn

A huge search and rescue operation is under way in the Swiss Alps after six skiers went missing. They set off from Zermatt, home of...

Ukraine criticises Pope’s ‘white flag’ comment

Ukraine has strongly rejected a call by Pope Francis for Kyiv to negotiate an end to its war with Russia and have "the courage...

Biden and Trump rally in Georgia as 2024 rematch looms

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have both held campaign rallies in the US state of Georgia, as their general election showdown comes into greater...

Princess of Wales: First official picture of Kate since surgery released

The first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery in January has been released by Kensington Palace. The image, taken by...

Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation Visits Health Institutions in Port Sudan

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater toured a number of medical and...

Family breaks silence as father of late Access Bank CEO reportedly slumps at his funeral

The family of Herbert Wigwe, the late CEO of Access Bank Holdings, has denied reports that his father was rushed to the hospital during...

UNICEF: Over 230 million females circumcised globally

Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued on Friday...

Pakistan blasphemy: Student sentenced over Whatsapp messages

A court in Pakistan has sentenced a 22-year-old student to death on charges of blasphemy over Whatsapp messages. The court in Punjab Province said he...

Fame is nice but you can’t be yourself – Rita Dominic

Nigerian actress Rita Dominic says that although fame has upsides that offer opportunities for creative growth, it comes with challenges. In an interview on JoyFM’s Personality...

Women farmers in Malawi tackle climate change and gender inequalities through greenhouse programme

The greenhouses of the Kambuku Cooperatives stand proudly among newly planted maize fields about 23 kilometres from Malawi’s capital city of Lilongwe. The facilities...

EntreprenHER programme empowers women entrepreneurs in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa

Launched in 2017, the Accelerating Women-Owned Micro Enterprises programme in Southern Africa has equipped more than 2,400 women who own micro-enterprises in Botswana, South...

Investing in equality: How young women are innovating to improve their health, rights and lives

“I lead a team of six amazing women, with specialties from pharmaceutical supply chains to software engineering and digital marketing – our journey so...

Judge rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay $83m bond in Carroll case

A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's request to have more time to secure an $83m (£64m) bond to pay damages to E...

7 unforgettable Oscars speeches in recent history

The 96th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday and while the gowns and the guests will be beautiful, we’ll be watching to get...

92-year-old man gets engaged for the 6th time

Rupert Murdoch is engaged again at the age of 92. The media titan will marry Elena Zhukova, 67, in June, with invitations already sent out, his...

Hinen to Exhibit at Solar & Storage Live Africa, Offering Solutions for Load Shedding

South Africa is facing a severe energy crisis with frequent power outages since 2007. As the largest state-owned enterprise and electricity supplier in the...

47 Players From 10 Countries to Compete in Inaugural Basketball Africa League Kalahari Conference Group Phase Tipping Off Saturday, March 9 in South Africa

Top NBA Academy Africa Prospects Khaman Maluach and Ulrich Chomche Join BAL (www.BAL.NBA.com) Teams As Part of 2024 BAL Elevate Program; Fans Can Watch...

The Best is Yet to Come for Women in the Power Sector, says Karpowership Chief Communications Officer (CCO)

While only one in five leadership roles in the energy sector is currently held by women, this figure is expected to change as companies...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Africa’s First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2024 through their More Than a Mother Campaign

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with Africa’s First Ladies, who are their Ambassadors, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2024’,...

African Games Introduce Rugby for Historic Debut from March 8 to March 23 in Accra, Ghana

Today marks an historic milestone as Rugby Sevens makes its eagerly awaited debut at the African Games (https://www.Accra2023AG.com), scheduled from March 8 to March...

Transforming Sierra Leone’s Healthcare: A Vision for Safe and Affordable Surgery (By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone)

By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone As experts from the surgical and healthcare world gather for the 64th...

Akufo-Addo receives 13th African Games Torch

The 13th African Games Torch has been presented to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at a short ceremony at the Jubilee House. The presentation was...

GNECC commemorates International Women’s Day

The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has joined the global community in celebrating the 2024 International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to...

More than 280 Nigerian pupils abducted

More than 280 Nigerian school pupils have been abducted in the north-western town of Kuriga, officials say. The pupils were in the assembly ground around...

92-year old media tycoon gets engaged ahead of his 5th marriage

Media tycoon Robert Murdoch has become engaged to his girlfriend, his team has confirmed. The 92-year-old has reportedly been dating retired Russian molecular biologist Elena...

US-based Ghanaian woman allegedly pushed to death by boyfriend

A US-based Ghanaian, Brittany Boateng has allegedly being pushed to death by her boyfriend in Chicago, Illinois. Brittany aged 29 according to reports was...