Accra, Ghana//-The Ghana Chamber of Mines has announced the appointment of Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1, 2025.
Category: Insurance
Best’s Market Segment Report: Algeria’s Insurance Market Primed for Growth and Expansion
Dubai, United Arab Emirates//– Demographic, economic and regulatory developments in Algeria appear to bode well for the country’s insurance market, which looks primed for growth, expansion, foreign investment and profitability, according to a new report from AM Best.
IT Directors Turn to Decentralised Networks as Cyber Threats Surge
Leading global enterprises face mounting risks as cyber threats escalate, prompting an urgent shift towards Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) to safeguard critical infrastructure, according to alarming new findings from Post-Quantum Security pioneers Naoris Protocol.
Afreximbank and Zep-Re Launch Trans-Africa Bond Alliance
Nairobi, Kenya// — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Zep-Re (PTA Reinsurance Company) today launched the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA), a transformative initiative designed to bridge the insurance capacity gap and empower African contractors to secure more construction and procurement projects while boosting cross-border trade and enhancing the movement of goods and investment across Africa.
Ghana: Mahama Appoints COP Yohunu as New IGP
Accra, Ghana//-President John Dramani Mahama today relieved Dr George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and appointed his deputy, Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu, as his replacement.
UBA Ghana Celebrates Women with Month-Long Strategic Initiatives
UBA Ghana kicked off a month-long celebration of women in March with a series of impactful initiatives designed to empower and support women across various spheres.
MobileMoney Limited Announces GHC500k Insurance Package For Its MoMo Agents Nationwide
Accra, Ghana//-MobileMoney Limited (MML), MTN Ghana subsidiary responsible for mobile financial services today announced a whopping GHC500,000 (GHC500k) insurance package for more than 200,000 of its Mobile Money (MoMo) agents across the country yearly.
BBC News Launches the 2025 Komla Dumor Award in Search for journalistic Talent in Africa
The BBC is now accepting applications for the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award, which celebrates outstanding journalism in Africa.
IFC and Holmarcom Expand Partnership to Strengthen Access to Finance and Insurance in Africa
Casablanca, Morocco// – IFC and Holmarcom, a leading, privately-owned Moroccan conglomerate, today announced an expanded partnership to advance access to finance and insurance in Africa, promoting sustainable business growth by strengthening Holmarcom’s banking and insurance footprint.
Trebling of “Nuclear” Court Verdicts Challenges Companies and Liability Insurers: Allianz
Munich, Germany– US juries have ordered a record number of supersized verdicts against companies in recent years. So-called “nuclear” verdicts have almost trebled since 2020, while the median verdict value has more than doubled.