THE London Stock Exchange (LSE) is launching an aggressive attempt to increase the number of listings of African companies in the UK, following strong interest from institutional investors in a recent wave of initial public offerings from the region.
Category: Africa
Ghana: Local Authority Wastes State Cash
WHEN the former Minister of Health of Ghana, Madam Sherry Ayitey jumped into her cross country vehicle and drove to Kansaworodo, a suburb of Sekondi, somewhere this year, she had one mission to accomplish – break the ground for the construction of a modern metropolitan hospital for Sekondi-Takoradi.
Trinidad &Tobago Ready To Partner Ghana To Develop Gas
TRINIDAD and Tobago (T&T) expressed its readiness to partner Ghana and other African countries to help develop their natural gas resources on mutual grounds, emphasising that it has over 106 years experience in the global petroleum industry.
Popular Chinese Restaurant Closed Down In Ghana
THE Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) took its fight against cholera to Osu in Accra with the closure of the Dynasty Chinese Restaurant.
Science, Tech and Innovation In Agric Is Pivotal For Africa’s Overdue Transformation
By President John Agyekum Kufuor THE persistence of poverty and food insecurity on the African continent is a major developmental challenge, both for Africans and the international development community.
Church Collapse: South Africans To Sue TB Joshua
TWO South Africans who lost relatives when a church hostel in Lagos collapsed have told the BBC they intend to sue Nigerian evangelist TB Joshua.
World Bank Nearly Doubles Funding In Ebola Crisis Nations
THE World Bank Group today announced that it will nearly double its financing to $400 million to help the worst-affected countries address the emergency and build stronger health systems for the years ahead.
World Leaders’ Response To Ebola Very Slow-ECOWAS Chair
ECOWAS Chair and President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama lamented that the international community’s reaction to the deadly Ebola virus disease in West Africa has been too slow.
Ghana Spends Over $2.7 Bn On Education Annually
GHANA’S Deputy Minister of Education in change of Tertiary Education, Okudzeto Ablakwah has revealed that the government spends over $ 2.7 billion (GHC 5.7 billion), representing 6.7 percent of the country’s GDP on education every year.
STEG-IS Partners iPAD Rwanda Power Forum
STEG International Services (STEG-IS) has partnered as a platinum sponsor with the inaugural iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forumthat will take place from 3-4 November in Kigali, Rwanda.