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Angélique Kidjo on being hangry and Africa’s tsunami of talent

17Nov

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Angélique Kidjo on being hangry and Africa’s tsunami of talent

Music icon Angélique Kidjo is celebrating 40 years in music this year - marking the occasion with a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. When we met up with the Beninois superstar, who has released 16 albums and won five Grammy awards, she told us that since childhood she had been driven by curiosity. "My nickname was 'When, Why, How?'. I want to understand things, to understand my place in this world," she said, adding that being hangry was also a driver. "And I hate to be bored. If I get bored, God help you, don't be with me! I'm hungry and I'm bored, you don't want to talk to me at that point." This Friday the 63-year-old will be joined on stage by other world-famous artists, namely Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour, Grammy-nominated French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Malouf, Sto...

Ghana Journalists Association Awards 2023 -Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer

2Nov

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Ghana Journalists Association Awards 2023 -Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer

Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer The Ghana Journalists Association Awards 2023 Sunday, October 29, 2023 Ghana International Conference Centre As prepared for delivery It’s a pleasure to be here with you, once again, to celebrate the best of Ghanaian journalism. Today, as we honor journalism and press freedom, we acknowledge their centrality in defending and enhancing democracy. Your role as journalists is essential to ensuring that Ghana’s democracy is fully accountable to its people. Many of the awards tonight will honor reporting in critical areas such as governance, corruption, human rights, and peace and security – reporting that has made a difference. Journalists have an important role to play in reporting on corruption, human rights, governance, and peace a...

Comparative Analysis of Take-or-Pay and Take-and-Pay Pricing Options in Power Purchase Agreements

23Aug

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Comparative Analysis of Take-or-Pay and Take-and-Pay Pricing Options in Power Purchase Agreements

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are essential instruments in the deregulated electricity market, influencing energy supply decisions based on established demand for power, power generation technology desired, pricing dynamics and the Buyer’s economic ability to purchase power. The location of the power plant, shaping the dynamics of energy transactions and influencing overall energy security are all essential. TraditionsTraditionally, Take-or-Pay (ToP) and Take-and-Pay (TnP) transaction pricing options are the two dominant pricing structures used in PPAs, each with unique characteristics that can impact energy security considerations. The two pricing structures are not new as they are applied and used it daily in endeavors. Given the nature of the power market and power projects...

Increasing Local Content & Participation in Africa’s Mining Sector – A feature by Tim Mugodi

22Aug

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Increasing Local Content & Participation in Africa’s Mining Sector – A feature by Tim Mugodi

History bears witness to the centrality of the mining sector in driving growth and economic transformation. The 1886 discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand basin and how it drove the growth of the South African economy is often touted as an example of the transformative potential of Mining. So too is the discovery of diamonds in Botswana, which has seen that nation develop into a middle-income economy. Indeed, in many resource-rich countries, the mining sector is a key driver of economic growth. This is a result of large investment inflows and revenue generation largely driven by exports. Africa’s natural resource deposits are enormous, with many African countries depending heavily on the mining and energy sectors for sustainable development. According to the Policy Center for th...

The unintended consequences of severing electricity supply to Niger amidst recent coup

22Aug

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The unintended consequences of severing electricity supply to Niger amidst recent coup

“Niger's economy is based largely on subsistence crops, livestock, and some of the world's largest uranium deposits. Niger in perspective Drought cycles, desertification, a 3.4 per cent population growth rate and the drop in world demand for uranium have undercut an already marginal economy. Traditional subsistence farming, herding, small trading, and informal markets dominate an economy that generates few formal sector jobs. A least developed and low income economy”, for that matter.Four basic questions There are four (4) basic questions demanding answers from the ECOWAS Leaders on the decision to severe electricity to Niger: Is this the kind of country you opted to deny electricity access because of the recent coup, Where is the intercept of your action with the Sustainab...

21Jul

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Who Owns betPawa?

betPawa is an online betting brand that is owned by Mchezo Limited.The betting brand runs on a gaming technology platform provided by PawaTech, a company belonging to the same group as Mchezo. It was launched in Uganda in 2014 before expanding to other markets within the continent to the current 11 countries. It has operations in: Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, DRC, Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and Benin. The brand offers fun and responsible gaming, leveraging on technology to bring dreams to life.betPawa operates on smart-phone and desktop devices only, allowing users to make deposits and withdrawals with mobile money as the sole method for transacting . The betPawa tagline is bet small, win BIG, in reference to its low minimum stakes and 1000% Win Bonus. Its products i...

All about the key events that took place before Nkrumah’s overthrow in 1966

18Jul

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All about the key events that took place before Nkrumah’s overthrow in 1966

https://www.youtube.com/embed/uUkYDavkm40 Video Archive It is no secret that a plot was hatched by a number of countries seeking to oust Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. While detailed correspondents and accounts on the rationale behind his eventual overthrow in 1966 remain unsealed in secret files at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), some leaked documents over the years past have made it into the media space.According to Risen Africa on YouTube, the CIA documents detail the close allies of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, members of his own government, security forces, the USA government, the UK government among others who all played a role in his eventual overthrow.In February 1966, Dr Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown from office while he was on an in...

Exploring the Booming Sports Betting Industry in Kenya

13Jul

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Exploring the Booming Sports Betting Industry in Kenya

Sports betting has become one of the most popular forms of entertainment in Kenya, with more and more people taking part daily. With the rise of online sportsbooks such as https://betsbest.ke/, it's now easier to be aware of sports worldwide.This article will explore how this booming industry impacts Kenyan society and what challenges lie ahead for those involved. We'll also look at some of the key players in the market, including other top sites offering sports betting services in Kenya. Finally, we'll discuss ensuring an enjoyable experience when placing your bets online. So let's get started!Key Players in the Kenyan MarketOnline SportsbooksOnline Sportsbooks have become increasingly popular in Kenya due to their convenient and secure services. BetsBest is the leading online sports...

10 ways female founders are discriminated against in the African tech space- Report

23Jun

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10 ways female founders are discriminated against in the African tech space- Report

Navigating the tech space as a female founder can often feel like a battle for survival in a male-dominated industry. Only about 14% of African tech startups have female founders, demonstrating that women remain in the minority among tech company founders on the continent. Founder of Fashtracker, Wunmi Akinsola, said that earlier on in her startup journey, she was apprehensive about the “female founder” label. “It took me failing to realise how skewed the system is against women and to embrace the valuable opportunities that are specially designed for women,” she said. Despite the huge progress made towards inclusivity, discrimination against women in professional settings remains prevalent. It is crucial to acknowledge and address the obstacles faced by female fou...

Cybersecurity skills shortage: Recession or stress?

22Jun

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Cybersecurity skills shortage: Recession or stress?

In 2023, there have been so many layoffs in the technology industry that TechCrunch (https://apo-opa.info/3JozWLm) labelled it a “reckoning” in its extensive list released late April. To date, across numerous organisations that include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Dropbox and Zoom, to name but a few, there have been nearly 169,000 layoffs. Meta is expected to lay off 10,000 roles in the next few months and Disney 7,000. And yet, in cybersecurity there are still more “jobs open than people to fill them” (https://apo-opa.info/3NGG981). According to Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA (www.KnowBe4.com), the biggest challenge facing the cybersecurity profession right now is not the sudden loss of a job, but the long-term impact of skills shortages and str...