THE company might rate among the top conglomerates in the world and the biggest in the continent, but Dangote Nigeria Plc is currently grappling with huge debt burden, it has emerged. A legal battle is presently raging on between Union Bank Plc and two subsidiaries of the company, Dansa Foods Limited and Bulk Pack Services […]
More than 10,000 driver’ licenses are said to be locked up at the Accra, and Tema offices of Ghana’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) as a result of breakdown of printing equipment. This has generated confusion between drivers and officials of the DVLA. Some of the drivers who are frustrated over the authority’s failure […]
A report conducted by the Chefs For Change Ghana Foundation (CFCG), a non profit food organisation has revealed that over 35% of food in Ghanatoday goes uneaten. This does not only mean that Ghanaians are throwing out the equivalent of $8.9billion each year, but also the uneaten food ends up rotting in landfills as the […]
The African Union Commission in collaboration with the Entico Corporation announced the Africa Climate Resilient Infrastructure Summit (ACRIS), to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, between 17-19th of November, 2014. All African ministers responsible for ICT, energy, transport infrastructure and agriculture, food security and water, from across the continent have been invited to meet with […]
CONSUMERS OF petroleum products would soon park their vehicles and motorcycles, as a result of a fuel shortage in some parts of Accra. African Eye News visits to some fuel filling stations in Adabraka and other parts of the central business district of Accra saw dozens of people queuing to buy petrol and diesel which […]
With the steady drain of essential nutrients from African soils looming as a major threat to food security across the continent, a new report released today finds that over the last five years, 1.7 million African farmers in 13 countries have embraced farming practices that have rejuvenated 1.6 million hectares and helped them double or […]
From Malik Osman in Dubai, UAE Aviation Africa 2015, a 2-day Summit & Exhibition, which takes place 10-11 May 2015 in Dubai, UAE. NEXUS from Saudi Arabia and Wyvern Consulting from USA have joined up with this event to become main sponsors. The link with these two companies is a perfect fit for the Aviation […]
Pakistan’s national television channel has been taken off air after its headquarters were stormed by anti-government protesters in Islamabad. PTV showed live images of crowds breaking open the gates and pouring into its offices before its transmission ended. Latest reports say troops have removed the protesters from the building. Protesters want Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif […]
THE mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo will in October celebrate top individuals in the sector following the introduction of the DRC Mining Industry Awards. The awards are scheduled for Kinshasa on October 22. “To celebrate the success and the loyalty of our event participants during the past 10 years, we are proud to […]
TULLOW Oil announced the successful results from a series of exploration, appraisal and testing activities conducted in Blocks 10BB and 13T onshore Kenya. The company said the Etom-1 well in Block 13T encountered approximately 10 metres of net oil pay, extending the proven oil basin significantly northwards. Based on this result the ongoing 550 square […]
