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Nigeria’s Dangote firm under forex misuse probe

The Dangote Group has expressed readiness to assist Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its investigations, following the commission’s visit to the company’s headquarters on January 4. The Group said it was cooperating with the commission which is investigating the possible

January 8, 2024

Business·World

Limited Digital infrastructure hampering Ghana’s transition into cashless economy

Chief Executive of payment services firm, eTranzact Ghana Limited, John Apea has indicated that limited digital infrastructure and low financial literacy are the main reasons Ghana is still a cash-based economy. He was reacting to the 2023 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry

January 5, 2024

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·Travel

Afua Asantewaa appointed Tourism Ambassador

The leadership of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has appointed Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum as Tourism Ambassador for the country. The appointment came on the heels of her exploits in the recently held Guinness World Record longest singing marathon (Singathon), an attempt

January 5, 2024

World

Johann Rupert ends Dangote’s 12-year reign as Africa’s richest person

Seventy-Three year-old South African businessman Johann Rupert has overtaken Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s foremost billionaire, as the richest man on the African continent. Johann Rupert, whose net worth is estimated at $12 billion was named by Forbes Magazine in its Real-time global

January 5, 2024

Tanzania

TAWA attracts 696bn/- investment in SWICA

The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has attracted five prospective investors in seven Special Wildlife Investment Concession Areas (SWICA), who are expected to finance a total of 278 million US dollars (equivalent to 696bn/-) to enhance sustainable tourism. TAWA Conservation Commissioner, Mr

January 5, 2024

Health·Opinion

Mad Rush for Hips/Butt Enhancing Procedures -Women Go “Gaga”

In a world where curves are celebrated, a seismic shift has occurred in the beauty industry. Women across the globe are embarking on a quest for fuller hips and a more voluptuous derriere, driving a frenzy for hip pads and bum-enhancing creams.

January 3, 2024

World

US officially Axe Uganda from Agoa Trade deal

Uganda is no longer a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), after the United States struck the country off at the end of December. The United States also removed three other African countries, the Central African Republic, Gabon, and

January 3, 2024

World

Another casualty recorded amid chieftaincy dispute at Nkwanta

Another person has been shot dead at Nkwanta in the Oti Region. The area has been reported to be the hotbed of disturbances in the last few weeks prompting a curfew in the area. At least 12 persons have been killed in

January 2, 2024

World

363 kg of cocaine from sub-Saharan Africa seized in Morocco

A joint security operation between elements of the Sûreté Nationale and Customs at the El Guergarat border post, south of the town of Dakhla, resulted in the seizure of 362 kg and 950 grams of cocaine destined for Morocco from abroad. Control

January 2, 2024

World

South Korean Opposition Leader stabbed in the neck

South Korea’s opposition leader, Lee Jae-Myung has been stabbed in the neck during a visit to the city of Busan. The brazen daytime attack shocked the nation and prompted condemnation from political parties and politicians, including current President Yoon Suk Yeol.

January 2, 2024

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