2016 marked a challenging year for African equity markets including Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) in the wake of lower economic growth and political upheaval around the globe, largely as a result of the US elections cycle and the Brexit vote. African equity capital markets (ECM) broke a streak of three successive years of growth, recording […]
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Standard Bank Predicts Increased M&A Activity in African Telecom
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is partnering with international news and events provider TMT Finance for the inaugural TMT Finance Africa in Lagos 2016 Conference, which is bringing together the leading decision makers in African telecoms, media and technology (TMT) to Lagos on September 20, 2016.
Multiple Taxes Stifle Ghana’s Telcos’ Growth
Ghana’s mobile telecom operators have expressed grave concern over the government’s multiple tax regime saying it is stifling the growth of the telecom industry in the country.
Telcos Welcome New Directive To Halt Fibre Cuts
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) has welcomed the government’s directive that contractors should regularly engage telecom companies before embarking on any road work in the country.
Tigo, Expresso Lose Grounds On Rivals
TWO telecom operators, Tigo and Expresso have recorded significant losses in the latest National Communications Authority (NCA)’s report on mobile voice subscription in Ghana.
Coca Cola Topples MTN To Become Most Admired Brand In Africa
AFRICAN Business magazine in partnership with Brand Africa, Brand Finance Africa and TNS have released the full results of their exclusive survey highlighting a full listing of Africa’s most valuable and admired brands.