WEST AFRICABENIN: Corrupt microfinance institutions profit from poorest
COTONOU: Local NGOs subcontracted by a multi-million-dollar microfinance programme are taking bribes from borrowers, according to the fund's directors. 8 Jan 2009 10:51
GHANAProfessor Mills elected Ghana's president
The Electoral Commission (EC), declared on 3 January 2009 Professor John Evans Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the President-elect of the Republic of Ghana. 6 Jan 2009 09:16
NIGERIAReal estate: New gold mine in Nigeria
The real estate sector in Nigeria has become the ultimate investment destination for most Nigerian investors. With the heightened economic activity in the country and the attendant demand for space both for residential and official use, the sector has taken a prime position for those with resources and seeking for avenues to invest. 29 Dec 2008 10:58
NIGERIAFuel scarcity hits Lagos
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (Moman) and Depot and Petroleum Product Marketers Association (Dappma) have initiated intensive negotiation with key officials of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Nupeng) workers over the return of fuel queues in Lagos. 22 Dec 2008 05:59
NIGERIAEricsson to build fiber-optic network in Nigeria
Ericsson has signed a contract with Nigerian telecom company 21st Century Technologies to supply, build and systems integrate a nationwide residential fiber-optic broadband network. The contract includes the latest GPON Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) technology and will enable advanced high-speed broadband services. 18 Dec 2008 11:38
WEST AFRICANew website promotes migrants rights in West Africa
DAKAR: IOM (International Office of Migration) has launched a new website aimed at promoting migrants rights in West Africa through greater awareness of international conventions and laws dealing with the issue and that of internally displaced people (IDPs) and on the application of these norms in the region. 17 Dec 2008 11:02
NIGERIANigeria takes technology to countryside
As the world becomes a global village, Nigeria is taking information and communication technology (ICT) to the countryside in a bid to bring modern communication technology to rural people. 11 Dec 2008 09:23
NIGERIASA, Nigeria commit to fast track trade, economic relations
[Luyanda Makapela] PRETORIA: South Africa and Nigeria have committed to fast track trade and economic relations between both countries at the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission (BNC), Tuesday, 9 December. 10 Dec 2008 11:29
WEST AFRICABurkina Faso: High rice prices despite tripled harvest
Despite a 2008 rice harvest over three times that of 2007, local rice prices remain out of reach for many consumers. 9 Dec 2008 09:24
NIGERIASkills shortage impacts on customer care in Nigeria
Nigeria has expressed concern over lack of manpower and expertise in the field of information and communication technology. 8 Dec 2008 13:57
Company news
SOUTH AFRICABrand Leadership leads Ghana's National Democratic Congress' successful election campaign - Brand Leadership
South African-based Brand Leadership Group has been central to the election campaign that ensured that Professor Atta Mills, the presidential candidate for Ghana's leading opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was sworn in as the next president of the Republic of Ghana. 8 Jan 2009 13:29
SOUTH AFRICAIkalafeng to judge prestigious Rebrand 100 Global Awards - Brand Leadership
Thebe Ikalafeng, founder of the Brand Leadership Group will be part of the 10-man jury at the next prestigious Rebrand 100 Global Awards, which will take place in the USA in January 2009. 18 Dec 2008 13:45
SOUTH AFRICAStarfish Mobile forms strategic partnership with Global Media Alliance - Starfish Mobile
Starfish Mobile International, the largest independent integrated mobile content service provider in Africa has partnered with Global Media Alliance Ghana Ltd (GMA) in order to access the Ghana mobile market with ease. This strategic partnership will lead to the country's local offices being renamed Starfish Mobile Ghana Ltd. 8 Dec 2008 11:06
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