M-KOPA has reached a significant milestone of serving 5 million customers in Kenya, according to its 2024 Impact Report. The digital financial services company has generated over 16,000 employment opportunities and contributed Sh17.2 billion ($133.4 million) in various taxes to Kenya’s economy. Founded in 2011 by Nick Hughes, Chad Larson, and Jesse Moore, M-KOPA provides … The post M-KOPA’s

Nigerian tech company Michofat Konsult Limited has launched Scavenge, an innovative peer-to-peer platform for trading pre-loved items. The platform addresses growing consumer demand for quality second-hand goods amid rising costs of new products. The application enables users to buy, sell, and donate pre-owned items through a secure, community-driven marketplace. Buyers can browse local listings, negotiate … The post Nigerian

 The  Offuman Traditional Council, led by Omanhe­maa, Nana Akosua Amobea II, has supported Alan Kyeremat­en’s proposal to designate chiefs as cotrustees of Ghana’s natural resources. The endorsement signals growing support among traditional authorities for the Movement for Change leader’s pledge to integrate chiefs into national governance. During a recent Caravan Tour stop in Offuman in … The post We

The presidential candidate of the National Demo­cratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Christian community and the Ghanaians in general to reset their attitude and be patriotic to the country. The former president noted that patriotism towards the country was at its lowest ebb as citizens put their personal interests ahead of the … The post Let’s reset our attitudes …Mahama

Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, a former Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, has called on African leaders to take advantage of the continent’s abundant rich natural resources to develop it. He said for a long time, matters relating to the various develop­mental issues facing Africa had virtually been accepted as the ex­clusive preserve of the executives in … The post Prof. Oquaye

The Majority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Effu­tu Constitu­ency, Mr Alexander Afenyo Markin, has urged voters in the Yendi Constituency of the Northern Region to remain vigilant and not be misled into voting skirt-and-blouse in the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. He said one could not identify as a member of the elephant … The post Don’t vote

Nestled in the breathtaking Chongqing municipality, about a three-hour drive from the bustling city centre, Wulong County stands as a shining example of transformation. This remote region, once one of China’s poorest, has undergone a remark­able change, largely inspired by President Xi Jinping’s 2005 decla­ration that “clear waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.” This … The post Wulong:

Don’t worry, if you don’t know the meaning of “peripatet­ic”. I didn’t know either. Until I became – “peripatet­ic”! I first encountered the word when I visited the United States in 1968. I had been invited to participate in a “Foreign Jour­nalists Programme” that took place annually at the University of Indiana (Bloomington). Indiana in … The post The problem with being ‘peripatetic’

 Arsenal’s match with Liver­pool ended in a draw and it is probably a result that both clubs would accept was a fair result. The Gunners were dominant in the first-half and took a deserved lead into the break. However, Liverpool came back into the game in the second-half, as Arsenal dropped deep as they looked … The post Arteta very disappointed to draw with Liverpool appeared first

 Yomif Kejelcha broke the men’s world half mar­athon record in Valencia on Sunday, the Ethiopian clocking 57min 30sec to shave a single second off the previous mark. In his sixth appearance over the distance, the 27-year-old world indoor mile record holder took control of the race from the three-kilometer mark. Kejelcha passed through 5km in … The post Ethiopia’s Kejelcha

Teenage forward, Lamine Yamal, was among Barcelona players targeted by racist abuse during Saturday’s El Cla­sico against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Videos on so­cial media appear to show the 17-year-old Spaniard being taunted by a section of home fans as he celebrated his 77th-minute goal by pointing to his name on the back of … The post La Liga, Real condemn racist abuse of Barca

 Man­chester United have sacked their manager, Erik ten Hag, following the club’s poor start to the season. Ten Hag’s final game was Sun­day’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham that left the club 14th in the Premier League with just three wins from their opening nine matches. United are also 21st of 36 teams in the … The post  Man Utd sack Ten Hag appeared first on Ghanaian

 The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Suma­na Kingsford Bagbin, has been re-elected as Chair of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of Afri­can Legislatures (CoSPAL) for a second term. The election of Mr Bagbin was held during the 2nd General Assembly of CoSPAL in Accra on Sunday. Other officers elected at the general assembly were Anita … The post  Bagbin re-elected CoSPAL chair appeared first on

 About 2.6 million school children are tar­geted for a nationwide deworming by Ghana Health Service (GHS) which began yesterday and expected to end on Sunday The exercise covers children between ages five and 14 years, aims at eliminating schistosomi­asis and to control soil-transmit­ted helminth (STH) infestations in the country. The medications which will be administered … The post GHS

 Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has partnered with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) to host Ghana’s maiden Inclusive Business (IB) and Inclusive Green Business (IGB) in Accra. Funded by the German Coop­eration through GIZ’s ‘Support to the Private and Financial Sector’ programme, the initiative is aimed at promoting … The post GIZ,