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Africa Tech Summit London Announces 12 Ventures For Investment Showcase At London Stock Exchange on June 23rd

23May

By Enoch Siaw Ntiamoah2 Comments

Technology

Africa Tech Summit London Announces 12 Ventures For Investment Showcase At London Stock Exchange on June 23rd

Africa Tech Summit London has announced 12 African tech ventures who will showcase investment opportunities to investors, corporates and industry experts at the London Stock Exchange on 23rd June. The Africa Tech Summit Investment Showcase will feature innovative ventures from Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Egypt, and Zambia. The ventures are seeking to raise between $1mn to $15mn+ in funding across a range of sectors from investors and will feature; Astravest (Nigeria) is an investment platform that gives people access to investments in commodities, fixed income, real estate, and the information they need to trade. They help users grow stable incomes with less volatility. Famasi Africa (Nigeria) is a digital health platform that helps pe...

President Akufo-Addo Leaves For Abu Dhabi, London

15Jan

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News

President Akufo-Addo Leaves For Abu Dhabi, London

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Saturday, 14th January 2023, to lead Ghana’s delegation to the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is a global initiative championed by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar to accelerate sustainable development and advance economic, social, and environmental progress.Established in 2008, ADSW brings together heads of state, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and youth – who all have a stake in the future of our planet – to discuss and engage on bold climate action and innovations that will ensure a more sustainable world for future generations.President Akufo-Addo will then depart Abu Dhabi on...

Mamadou Fall Kane from COS Petrogaz to update investors at Invest in African Energy Reception in London

11Jan

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World

Mamadou Fall Kane from COS Petrogaz to update investors at Invest in African Energy Reception in London

Mamadou Fall Kane, Deputy Permanent Secretary of COS Petrogaz, at the upcoming Invest in African Energy New Year Reception organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) at the Waldorf Hilton in London on January 26, set to kick-off a new era of energy investment in 2023 and beyond. As Senegal approaches first gas production from its Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) megaproject later this year, the West African nation will play a critical role in shaping global energy supply discussions and bringing new gas-focused investment opportunities to the table. The event will focus on exploring new avenues for financing large-scale, capital-intensive energy projects, mobilizing European partners, financiers and project developers to support bilateral tra...

Africa: Rystad Energy, Afreximbank to Drive Invest in African Energy in London Alongside African Energy Chamber (AEC)

9Jan

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Business

Africa: Rystad Energy, Afreximbank to Drive Invest in African Energy in London Alongside African Energy Chamber (AEC)

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce that multinational energy market research firm, Rystad Energy, and leading pan-African financial services provider, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), have been confirmed as the official partners for the Invest in African Energy New Year Reception, taking place at the Waldorf Hilton luxury hotel in London on 26 January, 2023. The Invest in African Energy reception serves to drive European investment across Africa’s burgeoning energy environment and comes at a critical time for Africa’s energy sector. While the continent boasts an estimated 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil, 620 trillion cubic feet of gas and untapped renewable energy potential, and Europe con...

Africa: Maggy Shino to Lead Investment Discussions at Invest in African Energy Event in London

9Jan

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World

Africa: Maggy Shino to Lead Investment Discussions at Invest in African Energy Event in London

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) is proud to announce that Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner at the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia, will speak at the Invest in African Energy New Year Reception in London on January 26. Leading discussions on opportunities for European investment across Namibia’s burgeoning energy industry, Shino will lay the foundation for robust discussions that will continue during African Energy Week (AEW), taking place from October 16-20, 2023 in Cape Town. With the Invest in African Energy Reception centered on providing a platform to support energy initiatives that drive economic growth and human development across Africa, uniting financiers with African stakeholders, Shino’s role as a speaker will help shape dialogue aro...

Invest in African Energy: African Energy Chamber to Host New Year Reception in London on 26 January

4Jan

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World

Invest in African Energy: African Energy Chamber to Host New Year Reception in London on 26 January

The voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC), will host a special New Year reception event at the Waldorf Hilton luxury hotel in London on 26 January where participants will be encouraged to explore new avenues in financing energy projects on the African continent. During the event, investors and African energy leaders will be given a platform to support energy initiatives that drive economic growth and human development across the continent. Upholding a results-focused business environment for international companies and investors operating in Africa’s dynamic energy industry, the AEC’s Invest in African Energy Reception Event will focus on developing an oil and natural gas market in Africa to serve as the foundation of the continent’s energy industry a...

President Akufo-Addo In London On Private Visit

14Nov

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News

President Akufo-Addo In London On Private Visit

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana, on Sunday, 13th November 2022, for a two-day private visit to the United Kingdom. President Akufo-Addo will return to Ghana on Wednesday, 16th November 2022, and, in his absence, the Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, shall, in accordance with Article 60(8) of the Constitution, act in his stead.

Thomas Partey leaves Stars camp for London for further assessment

25Sep

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Sports

Thomas Partey leaves Stars camp for London for further assessment

Thomas Partey has been granted permission to travel back to London for further assessment after picking up a suspected knee injury on Friday minutes before the International friendly against Brazil. The 29-year-old was set to start for the Black Stars but just a few minutes before kick-off, was forced to withdraw after picking up a knock. The 29-year old was withdrawn as a precautionary measure and replaced by RCD Mallorca midfielder Baba Idrissu. The Black Stars will play Nicaragua on Tuesday, September 27 after losing 3-0 to Brazil at Oceane in Le Harve on Friday night.

Black Sherif rejected Ghc97,000 for Ghana Party in the Park; reportedly charged Ghc489,000

21Jul

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Entertainment

Black Sherif rejected Ghc97,000 for Ghana Party in the Park; reportedly charged Ghc489,000

Black Sherif The absence of Ghana’s fast-rising trap lord, Black Sherif, at the Ghana Party in the Park UK has been purported to be due to a misunderstanding arising from performance fees. Initially, Blacko’s no-show was reported to have been because the timing of the popular concert was not favourable. Robert Klah, VGMA PRO, relayed this information whilst being interviewed on HitzFM. He said, “As part of the VGMA ‘Best New Artiste of the Year’ package, the Ghanaian trap star was supposed to perform at the #GhanaPartyInThePark. Unfortunately, that couldn’t happen because the timing wasn’t favourable for Blacko’s team.” But according to a tweet from HitzFM, an insider has debunked the political statement. They revealed that Blacko’s team demanded almost half a million Ghana ce...

All Set For Highlife & Fashion Festival In London

1Apr

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Entertainment

All Set For Highlife & Fashion Festival In London

Some of the musicians and fashion designers The launch of the Ghana Highlife and Fashion Festival billed for London at the plush Nineteen 57 on Thursday, May 26, this year, promises to offer fashion designers and musicians an opportunity to take Ghana’s highlife and fashion a notch higher. With the main event also scheduled for May 9, in London, the project is meant to support women in small-scale businesses and improve their lives while eradicating poverty amongst them. Highlife music has come a long way from entertaining Ghanaians to also serving as means of livelihood for many across the world. Osibisa, a famous Ghanaian international highlife group that gained lots of recognition all over the world, paved the way for a lot of Africans who were also doing the genre to g...