- In April, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) established last October, concluded its capital-raising exercise, achieving more than double the funds needed to commence operations. The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) will officially launch operations in October, according to CEO Tilahun…
- Ghana National Gas Company excels in constructing and operating natural gas infrastructure, ensuring steady supply, promoting sustainability, and fostering community development. “We are committed to enhancing lives through our energy solutions, ensuring Ghana’s industrial growth and environmental…
- There is a certain hard-nosed resilience that comes with being a female entrepreneur in the medical space. Dr Esperance Luvindao had many hurdles and naysayers in her journey but is working to ensure quality healthcare actually reaches everyone. “Well, I am no longer under 30,” Dr Esperance…
- Goldkey, a subsidiary of CH Group, keeps redefining excellence in Ghana, driving growth from Accra and beyond. In Ghana’s real estate realm, few names shine as brightly as Goldkey, a subdivision nestled within the esteemed CH Group. CH Group stands tall as a diverse conglomerate, with investments…
- Nomaza Nongqunga Coupez’s art residency program facilitates practice focused visits to the South ff France for female South African artists, resulting in their transformative empowerment. God knew the African woman was going to have a very, very hard life,” writes Sindiwe Magona in Beauty’s Gift,…
- As the competition narrowed to the final three throws, Annette Echikunwoke emerged as the leader with a throw that positioned her for a silver medal. The field had already seen four competitors eliminated. However, it was Canada’s Camryn Rogers who shifted the dynamics with her fifth attempt,…
- Namibia recently decided to impose visa requirements on countries that do not offer reciprocal visa-free entry. Namibia is set to implement a new visa policy aimed at launching in April 2025, requiring citizens from over 30 countries, including major Western nations like the United States, Germany…
- Topline Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to serve as her running mate in the 2024 presidential race—as Harris tries to gain ground on former President Donald Trump with just over three months until the November election. Key Facts Harris announced she asked Walz to be…
- The Nigeria women’s basketball team, known as D’Tigress, has made a historic leap at the Summer Olympics, becoming the first African basketball team, male or female, to qualify for the quarterfinals. This achievement comes after a 79-70 victory over Canada at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Paris. The…
- Topline Drug manufacturers have created updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccines to protect against currently circulating variants, and the shots—which have shown to be more effective than the now-available vaccines—are expected to be available as soon as this month. Key Facts New COVID-19 vaccines for…
- Ten years on from winning a gold medal in the 10,000-meters at the World Junior Athletics Championships, Joshua Cheptegei has underlined his status as Uganda’s greatest ever athlete. Cheptegei charged to victory at Paris 2024 in an Olympic record time of 26:43.14 to banish the ghosts of his silver…
- Expert insights into how we are surrounded by noise 24/7/365 and it’s affecting our ability to think clearly and manage stress levels, often leading to expensive mistakes, at work and in life. Globally, employee stress levels are high. The Gallup State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report connects…
- This wave of protests is reminiscent of the 2020 #EndSARS movement in the West African nation. Nigerians are embarking on a nationwide 10-day protest over governance and the soaring cost of living, joining a surge of youth-led demonstrations that have spread across some African nations in recent…
- Tatjana Smith amassed two Olympic gold medals and two silvers in her career, more than any other South African across all sports. South Africa’s most-decorated Olympian of all time, Tatjana Smith, has announced she will hang up her swim cap and goggles after bowing out of the pool with a silver…
- Topline Weekly aspirin use may reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer—especially in those with unhealthy lifestyles—a new study found, as experts warn colorectal cancer is affecting younger populations and harmful lifestyle choices may be to blame. Key Facts The study followed almost 108,…
- As Ghana’s home marketpicks up, so is the demand from consumers for opulent interiors, but there are challenges. The interior design market size was valued at $130.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to $211.29 billion by 2032, according to global market research company, Market Research…
- Ghana’s strategic investments and innovative initiatives in digitalization and infrastructure have propelled it to the forefront of African economic growth and stability. “Ghana has long been a beacon of democracy on the African continent, and it is our collective duty to safeguard this reputation…
- Topline Meta shares soared during premarket trading on Thursday, extending a rally from the day before after the social media titan reported strong earnings in its core ad business as CEO Mark Zuckerberg strives to soothe investor concerns over the company’s aggressive investments in artificial…
- Ascend Digital pioneers Ghana’s digital revolution, revolutionizing the sphere with initiatives like the Rural Telephony Program, elevating connectivity from Accra to rural Bawku, and envisioning Africa’s borderless digital future. “Our focus is to ignite and create that space where multinationals…
- Navigating the complexities of our future is big business – and big money. Here are some of the more eminent global futurists offering fresh insights into future tech and a better tomorrow. At the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, there’s one particular session where people start…
- Afam Onyema is bringing essential services and educational opportunities to those in need, also creating pathways for young girls to succeed in Nigeria. “Every time a girl tells me she wants to be a nurse or an engineer, I feel a sense of fulfillment.” Afam Onyema stands at the intersection of…
- Ismail Haniyeh, the top political leader of Hamas, was killed in Tehran early on Wednesday, Iranian officials said, as Hamas blamed Israel and accused it of carrying out the targeted assassination. Key Facts Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Haniyeh, who was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of…
- When I worked in large corporate environments, I often sought feedback. Sometimes, the feedback really hurt. But did it make me a better leader? Looking back, I’m not sure. Experience, experimentation, and learning from numerous mistakes were, in my opinion, far more influential.However, this…
- Africa’s only other medal so far has come from Egyptian fencer Mohamed El Sayed, who secured the bronze in the men’s epee individual event. Swimmer Tatjana Smith has claimed Africa’s first gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games after a thrilling late surge in the women’s 100-meters breaststroke…
- Topline Olympics organizers have apologized for staging a scene during the opening ceremony that appeared to parody Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” with drag queens, after the scene sparked an uproar from some U.S. religious and conservative leaders and right-wing pundits, echoing protests in…
- Topline The first and only major release of the year in the Marvel Cinematic Universe delivered a major boost to the box office and the franchise as a whole, which hit the $30 billion global gross mark with the $438 million worldwide opening of “Deadpool & Wolverine”—as the latest Deadpool film…
- This is part of Davido’s broader strategy to leverage his brand partnerships for social good, while also continuing to expand his business and musical ventures. Nigerian music superstar and Grammy-nominated artist Davido is planning to empower youth in his country with the provision of vehicles for…
- South Africa’s 2023 startup ecosystem concluded on a high note, as the local venture capital (VC) sector defied the global downward trend in annual deals since 2020. The recent Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Venture Capital Survey Launch 2024 revealed that…
- Olushola Medupin wanted to stay away from the food business but now has a growing array of upscale restaurants selling West African cuisine in some of the world’s most dazzling cities. For Olushola Medupin, his passion for food was a gift passed down generations, like a prized heir- loom. His…
- TOPLINE Shares of Google parent firm Alphabet fell 3% to a 2024 low on Thursday, after OpenAI launched a test version of SearchGPT, a new artificial intelligence-powered search engine to be implemented into ChatGPT that could enter OpenAI into an internet search market dominated by Google. KEY…
- Leadership is a very precise balancing act. American statesman Teddy Roosevelt is said to have once argued, “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” This is one aspect of the…
- TOPLINE Higher levels of belly and arm fat may increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, while high muscle strength may decrease this risk, new research suggests, the latest study to explore the link between body composition and brain degeneration. KEY FACTS…
- The intervention placed emphasis on the need for cooperation and collaboration among all stakeholders to address concerns. The Nigerian government has stepped in to address concerns surrounding the Dangote Refinery, following accusations of monopolistic practices. “All parties involved demonstrated…
- AFRICA’S MEDAL HOPEFULS AT THE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. Africa will be striving to come back from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with precious metals in their pocket in the form of gold, silver and bronze. The Games will be staged from July 26 to August 11 and among the 10,500 athletes taking part, there…
- TOPLINE Google parent Alphabet came in above Wall Street’s lofty expectations in its second-quarter earnings report released Tuesday afternoon, as the internet behemoth continues to rake in tens of billions of advertising dollars. KEY FACTS Alphabet’s $84.7 billion of second-quarter revenue was…
- Africa too can proudly claim to be a source of caviar, one of the world’s greatest indulgences. Being farmed in the favorable climate and terroir of Madagascar are some very expensive fish eggs – a first for the continent. Madagascar is known rich biodiversity, and in culinary terms, it is mostly…
- TOPLINE The use of GLP-1 medications like semaglutide for weight loss has increased twofold over the past decade, but declined in use among type 2 diabetics, according to a new study, and the researchers warn the resulting and ongoing drug shortage may limit diabetics’ access to the drugs. KEY…
- From fintech to foodtech solutions; from beauty brands to biotech infusions, FORBES AFRICA’s inaugural list of Small Giants across Africa showcases the tenacity of homegrown businesses and their impact on the communities they serve. Their pan-African CEO-founders and leaders are making giant…
- TOPLINE Foreign betting markets believe Vice President Kamala Harris is in pole position to become the Democratic nominee for the 2024 election, while former President Donald Trump’s odds of winning the presidency in November took a slight hit Monday—though he remains bookmakers’ favorite with a…
- TOPLINE President Joe Biden announced Sunday he will end his 2024 presidential campaign, saying he believes “it is in the best interest of my party and the country to stand down.” KEY FACTS Biden stepped down after more than three dozen Democrats in Congress urged him to do so, and after a flurry…
- Stellenbosch University’s Clive Gray receives the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award, advancing his pioneering research on the effects of long-term antiretroviral treatment in HIV-positive mothers, shedding light on its link to premature births. In a groundbreaking study, Professor Clive Gray of…
- TOPLINE Microsoft and the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike have issued fixes for the global outage impacting computers running the Windows operating system, though issues still linger as the outage has forced major airlines to ground flights, disrupted television and put banking services offline. KEY…
- TOPLINE A German man appears to have been cured of HIV after he received a first-of-its-kind stem cell transplant procedure nearly a decade ago, according to findings announced Thursday, as researchers say he is probably the seventh person worldwide to be cured of the virus affecting tens of…
- TOPLINE With companies like OpenAI, Google and Meta dropping increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence products, crowdsourced rankings have emerged as a popular—and virtually only practical—way of determining which tool works best, and LMSYS’s Chatbot Arena has become possibly the most…
- The informal economy in Nigeria is vast, with enterprises ranging from market traders and street vendors to roadside mechanics and home-based artisans. These businesses operate outside formal regulatory and tax systems, yet they are vital to the economy, providing jobs and fostering innovation.…
- TOPLINE Women diagnosed with endometriosis may have a “markedly increased” risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to women without the disease, according to a study published Wednesday in the JAMA Network, following years of speculation about whether the two diseases are linked. KEY FACTS…
- Jasmine Paolini, the first Italian player in the Open Era to reach the Round of 16 in each of the first three Women’s Singles Grand Slam events of a season, is of Ghanaian heritage. This year, the 28-year-old tennis star made history by advancing to the fourth round at Wimbledon, a tournament with…
- Dibakar Das Roy explores sensitive issues of race, color and Identity in his first feature film set in New Delhi starring Nigerian actor Samuel Abiola Robinson. You know, there’s a lot of common space that can be explored,” says Dibakar Das Roy, writer-director of the Indianfilm, Dilli Dark, that’s…
- TOPLINE Apple tallied yet another all-time high share price Monday after a pair of investment firms meaningfully hiked their price targets for the stock, the latest positive push for Apple stock ahead of the hotly anticipated release of generative artificial intelligence iPhones. KEY FACTS Apple…
- TOPLINE An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has led to increased calls for protection of presidential candidates, an investigation into the Secret Service’s rigor and pleas from leaders on both sides—including President Biden, during a Sunday Oval Office address—to abandon…
