DUBAI-BASED flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Flights to the East African country will commence in October, expanding the airline’s network in Africa to 12 destinations. Commenting on the launch of flights, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: “With the addition of […]
Category: Africa
Ghana Embarks On Roadshow To Cut Carbon Emissions
GHANA , as part of efforts to mitigate the effect of climate change and ensuring the sustainable management of her forests resources has taken pragmatic steps to engage all stakeholders in its effort to encourage behavioral change towards conservation.
600 African SMEs To Converge In Senegal
MORE than 600 participants are expected to attend the first Africa SME Champions Forum from 11- 12 November 2014 in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
Banking Assets Shoot Up By 39.7 percent
TOTAL assets of banks operating in Ghana have risen significantly at the time that the Ghanaian economy is reported not to be doing well. From January to July this year, the country’s total banking assets increased by 39.7 percent to GH¢44.2 billion in July 2014.
OMCs Contribute $400 M Annually To Ghana’s Coffers
GHANA’S Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have contributed over $400 million ( Ghc 800 million) annually to the nation’s coffers in the form of the excise duties, road levies and other taxes.
Listen More Closely to Africa’s Voice On Climate Change
By Makhtar Diop AS more than 120 world leaders converge on New York this week for an unprecedented UN climate summit, one highly significant voice needs to be heard. That voice belongs to Africa.
Developing Countries Fuel Growth Of Smartphones
A key new report by GSMA Intelligence, the research arm of the GSMA has revealed that Smartphones will account for two out of every three mobile connections globally by 2020.
Ghana To Cut Power Production To Safe Hydro Dam
Ghana’s Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced that it will cut back on power generation next month due to the low water levels in the Akosombo Dam.
Pensions Regulatory Authority Warns Employers
GHANA’S National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) says any employer who fails to register his/her employees under the new national pension scheme by the close of this year will be sanctioned.
Hosting Of 2017 AFCON Will Boost Economy-Sports Minister
GHANA says the hosting of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament will boost the country’s economy, hence the country’s decision to bid for the hosting rights.











