Jumia, an e-commerce platform in Ghana, has launched its new integrated warehouse and logistics network facility in Tema. The facility marks a significant investment in Ghana’s e-commerce ecosystem and comes just in time for Black Friday, the biggest shopping campaign of the year that will run from November 1st to 30th, 2024. The new warehouse, … The post Jumia

For nine years, the CFO role at Google and parent company Alphabet was held by Ruth Porat, who took a giant pay package in 2015 to leave Wall Street for Silicon Valley. On Tuesday, Porat’s successor, Anat Ashkenazi, made her earnings call debut, and said one of her top priorities will be to drive more “cost efficiencies” … The post Google’s

A new railway in Tanzania could accelerate economic growth in East Africa. Tanzanian authorities hope the country’s first electric-powered train, connecting the capital Dodoma with the port city of Dar es Salaam, will inspire rail projects in neighboring countries, positioning Tanzania’s line as a gateway to the Indian Ocean. The US and China are competing … The post Tanzania’s

The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Stephen Asa­moah Boateng, yesterday cautioned politicians and Ghanaians in general to refrain from politicising the on-going conflict in Bawku in the Upper East Region. He emphasised that exploiting the conflict for political gains would only lead to further bloodshed of the innocent, rather than resolv­ing the issue. … The post Renewed

The Chief Imam of the Adenta Municipality, Sheikh Mohammed Mu­tawakil Abubakari, has implored Islamic leaders and Imams to use their podia to discourage any form of violence before, during and after the December elections. “With Ghana’s 2024 elections on the horizon, it is imperative for Imams to tailor their sermons to reflect current political and … The post Use

The Paramount Chief for Zua­rungu Tradition­al Area, Naba Belia-Maaletinga Afeghera III, has called on politicians to endeavour to embrace peace ahead of the crucial polls this year. Naba Afeghera III who is also the president for the Zuarungu Traditional Council, said the coun­try needed peace for a sustainable development, and any “loose language’’ used on … The post Guard

Ghana is witnessing a silent but alarming health crisis that could shape its future—myopia, or short-sightedness, is affecting more children, with profound consequences for their health, education, and the country’s socio-economic growth. Health experts attribute this surge in myopia to increased screen time and a decrease in outdoor activities, which together have left an estimated … The post ‘Blurry

The Islamic Republic of Iran has called on the global community to stop the Israeli regime’s genocide, war, and ag­gression against Gaza and Lebanon, and to rein in the regime’s warmongering. “The Islamic Republic of Iran, recalling the respon­sibility of each and every member State of the United Nations, the member States of the “Convention … The post Iran calls on global

 Ruben Amorim is set to become the next manager of Manchester United with the Premier League club prepared to pay Sporting the 10 million euros ($10.79 million) release clause, the Portuguese club said on Tuesday. The news comes a day af­ter the team sacked Erik ten Hag with United languishing in 14th place in the … The post Amorim to be new Man Utd boss appeared first on Ghanaian

 Brazil and Real Madrid, forward Vinicius Jr, said on Monday that he will keep on fighting racism even if his activism is what led to him not winning the Ballon d’Or, sources close to the player told Reuters. Vinicius took to social media after finishing second in the prestigious award voting behind Spain and Manchester … The post Fighting racism led to Ballon d’Or defeat –

 Spain and Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Brazil’s Vinicius Jr and England’s Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to the prestigious prize. Barcelona’s Spain midfielder, Aitana Bonmati, won the wom­en’s award for a second time. Rodri, a first-time winner of the … The post Rodri wins Ballon d’Or

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana has commended the government for its fiscal discipline since it signed on to the Extended Credit Facility with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It has, therefore, entreated the government to keep to the good expenditure control momentum and not overspend as … The post Keep to fiscal discipline …ISSER

 The national U-20 team, the Black Satellites, will square off with arch-rivals, the Flying Eagles, of Nigeria today in the finals of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) B U-20 tournament at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo. With both teams already se­curing qualification for next year’s U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, all eyes now … The post Ghana, Nigeria clash in WAFU B U-20 finals appeared

 Defending Women’s FA Cup champions, Army Ladies, will come face to face with bitter rivals, Police Ladies, after they were drawn for the round of 64 of the 2024/25 edition. The draw, conducted yester­day at the GFA Secretariat, had all 20 Premier League sides and 44 Division One League clubs zoned regionally and based on … The post Army, Police ladies teams clash in FA Cup round of

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