Ending Child Marriage in Africa
-Human Right Watch In sub-Saharan Africa, a staggering 40 percent of girls marry before age 18, and African countries account for 15 of the 20 countries with the highest rates of child marriage. For example, 77 percent of girls in Niger, and over 60 percent…
Conflict Gone Beyond War To Terrorism; Israel And Hamas Agree Truce
–Channels Television Israel and Hamas announced a deal on Wednesday allowing at least 50 hostages and scores of Palestinian prisoners to be freed, while offering besieged Gaza residents a four-day truce after weeks of all-out war. In the first major diplomatic breakthrough in the war,…
Presidency; My Name Deserves To Be In Guinness World Records
-Nosakhale Akhimien President Bola Tinubu says his past exploits paved the way for his emergence as president and that he deserves to be listed in the Guinness World Records (GWR). Speaking to a group of investors on Tuesday at the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum, Tinubu…
Anticompetitive behaviour; Bolt Food Forced to Close Shop in South Africa
–Marchelle Abrahams When Bolt Food launched in South Africa in 2020, it had to contend with the likes of Mr D and Uber Eats. The ride-share company initially rolled out its food delivery service in Cape Town, servicing 800 restaurants on its app, and then ventured…
Lack of Electricity a Major Concern in South Africa
-ROBIN FRANCKE Residents in Bishop Lavis and Elsies River have resorted to protesting after they have been stuck without electricity since Friday, November 17. Protest action was taken on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday morning in various parts of the area, as tyres and debris could be seen…
Equity Bank Kenya Profits Drops: Tanzania Subsidiaries Record Over 100% Growth in Earning
-ELIJAH NTONGAI Equity Group released the third quarter financial results in November 20, and for the first time in seven years, Equity Bank Kenya witnessed a 20% decline in its profit after tax, amounting to KSh19.3 billion. The bank’s third-quarter income statement revealed a growth…
UGMC Performs Beating Heart Surgery in Ghana
–Augustina Tawiah The surgery, otherwise known as Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass, was performed on two adults, a 70-year-old retired teacher and a 67-year-old businesswoman, who were among six patients who underwent complex cardiac surgical procedures at the centre. Celebrated heart surgeon, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng,…
The Miss Universe-Greatest Celebration of Women
-SOFIE ZERUTO The Miss Universe Organization is a global, inclusive of organizations that celebrates all cultures, backgrounds and religions. It creates and provide a safe space for women to share their stories and drive impact personally, professionally, and philanthropically. The women who participate in this…
Top African Countries for Real Estate Investment
-Kenny Nwankwo Africa often flies under the radar for investors, but it’s a promising frontier for those looking to make impressive returns on their investments. In today’s investment landscape, it stands out as a unique opportunity. The continent’s economic landscape is diverse, with nearly fifty…
Fastest Growing Industries in India
-GROWW.IN According to the Asian Development Bank, the Indian economy is expected to grow by approximately 8% in the next 5-6 years, endorsed by increasing public investment in infrastructure and a pickup in private sector investment. Investors, motivated by the results of their investments in…
Global | Didi Angaye Earns A Distinction Award, Another Feather To The Cap
On a bright sunny day, in the month of July, 2024, the prestigious Staffordshire University located in the West Midlands of England organised its Award giving and Graduation ceremony to honour graduates of various educational programmes and courses which it offers. Didi Timipah Angaye,…
Olu Of Warri Bags Award In UK, Wife Advocates Return To Cultural Values
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has received the Leadership and Community Development award at the 14th African Achievers Awards (AAA), which took place at the Parliament House, United Kingdom. The award was presented by a member of the House of Lords, London, Rt…
Brit Awards | Asake, Burna Boy And Other ‘New Cats’ Get Nominations
Nigerian singers Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema have been nominated for the 2024 Brit Awards. The nomination list for the annual music awards show was released on Wednesday 25, January 2024. Burna Boy and Asake made the ‘Best International Artiste’ category, while ‘Calm…
Brit Awards 2024 | The Full List Of Artist(e)s
This year’s Brits nominees have been revealed ahead of the ceremony in London in March. Dua Lipa is the first star confirmed to perform at the event – but how many awards is she up for? Musicians including Raye, Central Cee, J Hus and Blur are also…
Despite Increased Transfer Volume And Institutional Adoption, Bitcoin Stays Below $60K
Bitcoin’s price hovers around $59K as increased transfer volume indicates a stable demand among investors. CryptoQuant data indicates buyers are absorbing the panic selling pressure around the $57K price level. Bitwise’s latest report suggests that institutional investors are still buying Bitcoin despite the recent price…
Traders Focus On Meme Coins As Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Erase Recent Gains
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP dip under key support levels at $60,000, $2,600 and $0.60 respectively. Tron ecosystem’s meme launchpad SunPump generates over $1.1 million in revenue within twelve days of its launch. Tron network daily revenue reached a record high of $26.83 million on Tuesday,…
Top 10 Cryptocurrencies To Invest in January 2024
-Michael Adams From Bitcoin and Ethereum to Dogecoin and Tether, there are thousands of different cryptocurrencies, making it overwhelming when you’re first getting started in the world of crypto. To help you get your bearings, these are the top 10 cryptocurrencies based on their market…
The Risk And Reward Of ChatGPT In Cybersecurity
Juan is an experienced CTO with a demonstrated history of working in the computer and network security industry. He is an information technology professional skilled in SAP and Oracle applications, computer forensics, vulnerabilities research, IPS/IDS and information security. Unless you’ve been on a retreat in…
