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Ghana’s Jonathan Mensah Believes In Christian Atsu
Ghana are preparing for their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against hosts Equatorial Guinea on Thursday, and one of the most important members of the squad has been singing the praises...
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12 Of The Top-Paying Jobs In Nigeria
Of the 173.6 million people living in Nigeria, it is estimated that 20.3 million of the eligible workforce are formally employed. Nigerians earn an estimated gross domestic product per capita of $3,005...
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12 Things You Didn’t Know About Christoffel Wiese
Financialmail.co.za Christoffel Wiese, 73, is a South African retail tycoon with a net worth of $5.4 billion USD. One report lists Wiese as the third-richest person in South Africa and the...
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Botswana Hub Data Software Caters To Livestock Farmers
Written by Andrew Maramwidze | From IT Web Africa Two entrepreneurs from Botswana’s technology centre, the Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) have developed a software solution for livestock farmers. Thuto...
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South Africa’s January PMI Sees Slight Decline
From Reuters Africa South Africa’s private sector shrank slightly in January, a survey showed on Wednesday, ending a four-month period of continuous growth. The HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)...
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So-Called Reality TV Shows That Are Actually Staged
Reality TV shows are so popular, they’re considered a staple for viewers. Why? Research shows reality TV satisfies three basic needs: an insatiable appetite for fame; an urge to relate to characters on...
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China Buys 60-Percent Stake In Standard Bank UK
Commercial Bank of China, a Chinese government-owned banking group, has bought 60 percent of South Africa’s Standard Bank London subsidiary for $690 million, according to a report in Yibada.The...
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Why Egypt Is Cutting Fuel Subsidies By $2.64B
While Egyptian citizens are not looking forward to increased costs regarding fuel and transportation, the country’s government is gearing up to cut fuel subsidies, CCTV Africa reported. The $2.64...
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Ethiopia Hopes Hotel Investment Forum Will Attract Foreign Money
Travel and tourism were responsible for 10.3 percent of Ethiopia’s gross domestic product in 2013, and 9.5 percent of all Ethiopian jobs, but the industry is having a hard time attracting foreign hotel...
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Africa’s Petro-States Cut Infrastructure Spending As Oil Prices Slide
On Nov. 27, 2014 Nigeria and Angola were among the 12- member Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) that voted with their feet at a Vienna meeting to keep their oil output unchanged...
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Equatorial Guinea Coach Esteban Becker Has Faith In His Defence
Equatorial Guinea face Ghana in the second semi-final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday night, and the coach of the host nation, Esteban Becker, believes that his defenders can...
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Nigeria’s Election Opens Old Fault Lines In The ‘Middle Belt’
In a week’s time, as the rest of the world will be celebrating Valentine’s day, Nigerian will be going to the polls to vote in their next president. But tension is rising in what analysts have termed...
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12 Things You Didn’t Know About Term-Limit Protests In DRC
Violence erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-January after the lower house of Parliament passed legislation that would delay the 2016 presidential election. Opponents of President Joseph...
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15 Unspoken Texting Rules That Should Be Spoken
If someone texts you a joke or a short story or a piece of helpful information, respond. Give them a polite, “LOL” or, “That’s awesome” or, “Thanks for letting me know.” There are unspoken rules people...
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How Mobile Phones Could Help African Farmers Sell More Products
A U.S. market research company has partnered with a Netherlands-based company that does independent agricultural certifications to engage and educate farmers via mobile phones.The result could mean...
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Second Hilton Hotel To Go Under Construction In Namibia
From Independent Online The international Hilton hotel group has signed an agreement with a Namibian black economic empowerment company to run a second hotel for it in the capital Windhoek. “Hilton...
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Ghana Companies May Sell Mines Over Power, Bullion Slips
Written by Ekow Dontoh | From Bloomberg Mining companies in Ghana are considering selling some gold mines because of an erratic power supply and a drop in the price of bullion, the chamber of mines...
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Akon Talks About His Businesses In Africa
Born in the U.S. and raised in Senegal, Akon said he’s a businessman first and a musician second. He has taken his brand beyond his art and he’s taken it to Africa, according to an AlJazeera...
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Ethiopia Launches China-backed $475M Transporation Project
A $475 million transportation project launched for testing in Ethiopia last week, CCTV Africa reported. Backed by the China Railway Construction Corporation — which trained Ethiopians, who are...
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The Best Coffee Shops With Free Wi-Fi In Johannesburg
If you’re addicted to surfing the web, or need to catch up on some work while out and about, pop into one of Jozi’s trendy “coffices” (shorthand for coffee-office), and sip some java while reading your...
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