Apple Music spotlights five African cities’ vibrant African Sounds with new playlists. Discover unique local music from Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, and more. Apple Music has launched a new playlist initiative to spotlight the unique sounds of five major African music cities: Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Dar es Salaam. This project, known as “The Sounds …
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The nature of work is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires embracing new ideas, technology, and skills – that’s why Taskwit is hosting the WorkForward Forum.
Mastercard has launched its first office in Accra, Ghana, marking a significant expansion of its presence in West Africa. Mastercard announced today a comprehensive expansion of its digital financial services across West Africa, targeting critical markets in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal. The strategic initiative aims to revolutionize digital payments, enhance financial inclusion, and support …
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While skepticism toward AI startups is common, a growing number of young Africans are discovering ways to overcome it, realizing the immense potential within this transformative field. MinoHealth AI Labs — based in my home city of Accra, Ghana’s capital — specialises in providing artificial intelligence for healthcare applications, such as medical image interpretation. I …
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Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, will speak at the first Africa Bitcoin Conference in Accra, Ghana, from December 5 – 7, 2022. The first Bitcoin Africa Conference will take place in Accra, Ghana, December 5-7, 2022, with Jack Dorsey, chairman of The Block and co-founder of Twitter, serving as the keynote speaker. Jack Dorsey, a …
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Africa Data Centres has announced plans to construct a 30MW data centre facility in Ghana’s capital city, Accra. Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of the Cassava Technologies Group, a pan-African technological conglomerate, has announced the construction of a 30MW data centre facility in Accra, Ghana. The new facility will pave the way for the company’s …
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A Ghanaian mobility start-up, Treepz Ghana, has signed a deal to pilot an app-based mass transportation solution within the Greater Accra Metropolis. Treepz Ghana has agreed to trial an app-based mass transportation solution inside the Greater Accra Metropolis with HM Evolution Services Ltd, a renowned transport provider in Ghana. Through the Treepz Mobile app, travellers …
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Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it will operate four weekly flights to Accra, Ghana via Lagos from 29 September 2020 becoming the fourth new destination launched by the national carrier of the State of Qatar since the start of the pandemic. The Accra service will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class.
MEST Africa is accepting applications for it’s 2019 MEST Africa Challenge with $50k equity investment and an opportunity to join the MEST Entrepreneurial community.
Alkians Aid has partnered the Ghana National Health Insurance Scheme [GNHIS] to offer free Health Insurance registration to residents in Accra. A budding Non-Governmental Organization [NGO], Alkians Aid, has partnered the Ghana National Health Insurance Scheme [GNHIS], facilitators of the national health insurance intervention programme, to offer free Health Insurance registration to residents in and …
Ghanaian Photographer, Paul Kplorla Nyamador shares about his near death experience on the Accra – Tema Motorway at Night. Roads are an important part of any country’s quest to develop. It is so because, without roads, nothing moves. Without roads there is stagnation of personal development of the people and the nation as a whole. …
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Uber has officially launched its taxi app in Ghana’s capital city, Accra, and is enthusiastic to explore the city’s possibilities. The global ride-hailing app, Uber has named Accra as the latest African city to join Uber’s expanding network. Due to the city’s thriving urban population, Accra’s 2.27 million residents will have access to efficient transportation …
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