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The development and acceptance of digital currencies in Africa have been truly monumental. Although in 2022, the digital asset industry saw several high-profile breaches of trust and was largely characterized by volatility, the adoption of cryptocurrencies within the continent continued to grow. There has also been a shift in reliance on traditional payment systems, creating …
Digital Foundation Africa, a pan-African think tank focused on unlocking and shaping the continent’sdigital future through research, policy and skill development and advocacy in advancing digitalizationand digital technologies announces its maiden research dubbed “The West Africa DigitalCompetitiveness Index”. The Index measures, access and rank which of the West Africans states is implementing, adoptingwhile using good …
Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, reveals applications to study Web3 education have reached ~ 82,200 in just six months. Over $2.2 million in BUSD was donated during 2022 with projects spanning France, Senegal, Nigeria, Australia, Germany, Cyprus, Ukraine, South Africa, and Brazil, offering students the …
Ghanaian travelers planning their new year escape can enjoy complimentary experiences to see three of Dubai’s most popular attractions 16 January 2023- Emirates has today announced an exciting new offer for Ghanaian travelers planning to start 2023 with new experiences on a trip to Dubai. Starting from 16 January 2023 to 29 January 2023, travelers …
Huawei has earned a top rank from CDP for its actions on climate change and transparency of disclosures. The international environmental non-profit organisation placed the company among its Climate change “A List”, the only firm from mainland China to get the accolade. CDP also granted Huawei an “Excellent Environmental Leadership Award”. Huawei included in the …
MTN Ghana has been recognized for its consistency in employing best project management standards and practices at the 4th Project Management Awards Ghana held in Accra a few days to the festive season. MTN Ghana received six awards, the highest number at the event. This showing by MTN Ghana is a continuation from previous successes …
MTN MoMo has implemented the Bank of Ghana (BoG) approved increase in daily and monthly transaction limits as well as maximum wallet balances. The wallet transaction limit increase will facilitate efficient payments, encourage greater seamless transition into a Cash-lite society and promote more digital payments. Customers with Daily Transaction Limits of GHC 1,000, GHC5,000 and …
inDrive – a global mobility and urban services platform – has started operating in Ghana. The company currently operates in over 700 cities in 47 countries. A distinctive feature of inDrive is its peer-to-peer pricing model, where the passenger and the driver agree on the fare and other details of the ride directly. These agreements …
Huawei Ghana has successfully climaxed the 2022 edition of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility Program, “Seeds for the Future” with 30 female tertiary students graduating out of the 50 students shortlisted for the training. 18 (eighteen) out of the 30 graduates were also rewarded for their outstanding contribution and excellent performance during the Cross-Cultural Exchange, …
The Trust Hospital Company Limited on Friday, December 16, 2022, launched it’s five-year strategic plan dubbed ‘Agenda 2027’. The strategic plan is a document which is expected to give all staff a sense of direction over the next five years. The new plan came up with a new mission, vision and core values. The hospital’s …
…The educational center hopes to create and maintain a Bitcoin circular economy and is focused on financial literacy and empowerment The Built With Bitcoin Foundation (BWB), a humanitarian organization, announced this week’s opening of the Bitcoin Technology Center (BTC), a learning and training center in Kumasi, Ghana. The center was built as a legacy for …
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of digital currency platform, Paxful, Ray Youssef says his outfit is poised to educate and create increased awareness in Ghana and in Africa about the bitcoin to create wealth and turn economies around. Youssef’s agenda is to create awareness and help promote bitcoin adoption in Africa by working together with …
MTN Ghana joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Fraud and Ethics Awareness Week and Global Ethics Day. The International Fraud and Ethics Awareness Week which was on the theme, “Whistleblowing a means to combating fraud”, sought to create awareness on whistleblowing hotlines and precautionary measures taken to ensure the safety and protection …
MTN Ghana has introduced eSIM also known as embedded or Electronic SIM. The eSIM is a virtual SIM that is inbuilt in mobile and smart devices at the point of manufacture. Customers get the convenience of seamlessly switching between multiple mobile numbers on a single SIM device. MTN eSIM allow customers to connect smart devices …
DStv is giving customers many more reasons to stay glued to their sofas this festive season. With an ever-expanding bouquet of the latest sport, movies, series, and reality shows available on multiple platforms, it’s never been easier to stay entertained. And to celebrate the upcoming festive season with a gift to customers, DStv is offering …
The goal of the Academy is to give aspiring filmmakers the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the industry, and to help them tell stories that reflect the diversity and richness of Africa. It’s an exciting time for the West African cohort of the MultiChoice Talent Factory’s (MTF) Class of 2022 as their …
Little, a Pan-African ride hailing service, has launched its services in Ghana to offer a go-to commuting option for corporate organizations employees and individuals at their convenience and at an affordable rate. Little is touted as a highly professional and user-friendly service that provides safe, on-demand rides with various car categories to suit every rider’s …
Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana has said plans are underway to redesign the Institute’s academic curriculum to create more opportunities of qualified bankers, develop future-fit competencies and skills that employers need and to put ethics and professionalism are the core of banking profession. This forms part of the institute’s mandate to promote the study of …
Binance, the world’s leading crypto and blockchain infrastructure provider, with an ecosystem featuring an unmatched portfolio of crypto products, sees continued growth across Africa, making it one of the fastest growing regions for the company. Increasing Crypto Adoption Across Africa As a leader in the blockchain industry, Binance continues to innovate and boost new products …
The festive season is a critical period for small businesses as a study from Meta’s latest Global State of Small business Report shows that 25% of SMB owners expect to make more than half of their annual revenue in the final months of the year. However, the study observed that as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, …
MTN Ghana is set to put smiles on Customers faces through the “MTN Season of Sharing” this December. As a way of sharing in the spirit of Christmas and keeping friends and families connected to each other, MTN’s Season of Sharing’’, will offer customers gifts and special packages throughout the month of December. This year, …
Crypto exchanges have become the heart of the crypto ecosystem, they have succeeded in creating a network where millions of people can participate and reap the perks of financial inclusion. Although, in light of recent happenings, there has been an increased sense of urgency for crypto market regulatory initiatives – some of which are already …
Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has announced its new Ghana office and datacentre. This launch will offer innovative solutions that drive revenue and profitability to customers and help businesses and economies prosper by simplifying commerce and payments in the Ghana market. This announcement was made …
With inflation and rising utility prices putting pressure on both disposable consumer income and business margins, Glovo— a pioneering multi-category app —has today launched Glovo Local, a new program for small and medium-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant industries to enable them to digitise their products and services in order to boost their growth. …
Ghana is not called the ‘Gateway to Africa’ for nothing. Ghanaians may proudly support their own, but as this year’s Spotify Wrapped data shows, they’re also enabling other creators and artists from other countries on the continent to thrive. The country’s music scene is brimming with global hits, churning out some of the continent’s promising …
Afropolitan, the first-ever digital nation empowering Africans to build abundant lives, has partnered with the NEAR Foundation , the non-profit that oversees the development of the ecosystem built around NEAR Protocol, to enable citizens to control their assets, data, and the power of governance. Through this partnership, the NEAR community and Afropolitans will collaborate on several fronts. …
MTN Ghana has rewarded sixty (60) customers with an All-Expense -Paid trip to Qatar to watch the group stage matches of the Black Stars. In addition to the trip to Qatar, Customers can participate in other promotions currently running on Ayoba, MyMTN app and MTN Pulse. The ‘Predict and Win’ promo on Ayoba allows Customers …
Mohammed Kudus was named the “TECNO Player of the Match” award alongside winning Ghana’s player of the match for the game against South Korea in the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar. TECNO is proud to sponsor the Ghana Football Association as the official smartphone partner to honour outstanding Black star players during Qatar’s 2022 …
…100% of donations will go towards Horn of Africa life saving humanitarian response where millions of children are at risk of hunger and malnutrition Today, Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider has announced its first Giving Tuesday campaign for the Horn of Africa, in support of …
Npontu Technologies Limited was adjudged the ‘Best Company, Business Promotion, and Consultancy’ award at the 11th Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Awards. As a technology company focused on providing AI, Software, and Value-Added services, this award is reflective of the hard work the team has put in not just this year but for all those …
Ghana’s top provider of Bulk SMS services, NALO Solutions Limited, has organized a workshop on personal branding and photography sessions for women in business in collaboration with WeMomprenuers, a women’s advocacy organisation. The workshop, which was facilitated by Petra Aba Asamoah, a marketing executive and author, forms part of NALO Solutions’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) …
Ahead of the first match of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar, MTN wishes to commend the Black Stars once again for making it to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Mr. Selorm Adadevoh said, “As the headline sponsor of …
…Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia receives SSI Disruptive Digital Pioneer Award 25 institutions and 12 individuals including Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, have been honoured for their outstanding performance and contribution to society through their remarkable sustainability and social programmes at the 6th edition of the Sustainability and Social Investment Award (SSI) held in Accra …
Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana continues to support the banking industry’s sustainability through human capital development. As part of delivering on its mandate to promote banking education and regulate the practice of banking in Ghana, the Institute has graduated 620 chartered bankers in the last three years. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive of …
COVID-19 has left a generation scarred in its wake. From the lingering economic effects, such as the disruptions to supply chains across the world to the apprehension whenever an unmasked person sneezes, especially, in an enclosed space, the impact is undeniable. Ghana’s response to COVID-19 was heralded globally for being swift and comprehensive, and in …
In light of what has been happening in the crypto ecosystem in the last week, Binance Chief Executive Officer, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has reiterated the need to focus on rebuilding and safeguarding users. In a statement addressed to the crypto community, published on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, CZ outlines the six most important requirements that …
Tecno is a top smartphone brand in Africa and a major player worldwide that has exemplified its focus on product quality, client-centric culture, and up-to-date innovation. As pioneers in the smartphone industry, Tecno Ghana has been committed to delivering only the best to Ghanaians gaining much-deserved popularity and patronage in the country up to date. …
MTN Ghana along with seven (7) other MTN operations earlier today, launched the Data Science Analytics training program. The program forms part of the MTN Skills Academy’s work to promote digital skills for digital jobs, in turn supporting MTN Group’s strategic intent of providing digital solutions for Africa’s progress. To address Africa’s digital skills gap, …
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was primed for a substantial increase in health and biotech spending and investment. Governments and the private sector alike promised to dedicate funding so that they would be adequately prepared for the next pandemic if or when it came. Over the course of 2020 and 2021, …
… Redefines performance, results, functionality, convenience and cost in data storage StorONE is radically revolutionizing expectations for performance, results, functionality, ease, and affordability in data storage with a new type of software-defined storage (SDS). In today’s data-intensive environment, analytics are a major enterprise focus; in other words, the main challenge is figuring out what to …
“Ghana hard!” The last thing you want to do is lose your hard-earned money to a scammer. One needs to be extremely careful and alert while making an online purchase to avoid losing money. Inflation rose to 31.7% in July 2022 from 12.6 percent at the end of 2021. The prices of goods and services …
In the past few years, Dubai has become one of the most sought-after destinations for Ghanaian travelers. It has something for everyone from nature lovers to culture vultures and even foodies. With so many unique experiences to offer, you will find yourself coming back again and again. If you’ve never been to Dubai, this is …
The Governing Council of the Ghana Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. George Fosu as the Chief Executive Officer of the professional association with effect from 1st September 2022. George Fosu has a 30-year track record across a variety of economic sectors and geographies (Cohen Arnold & …
Three tech companies that offer data, security, and cloud services, Dataware Tech, Think! Data Services and Citsys have held an insightful Data Analytics Seminar that focused on financial service providers in Ghana. The event hosted by Cloudmania, a cloud technology firm, in Accra on Thursday, November 3, 2022, was held on the theme, ‘Deriving Value …
Slamm Foundation, under its Women in Tech Programme, is training 10 young ladies in cybersecurity for free for the next six months. Slamm Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Slamm Technologies, an Information Technology (IT) firm that offers IT Support, Career Services, and Corporate IT Training. The training seeks to provide on-the-job …
A new Ghana Visa and Passport Application Center has opened in London, United Kingdom, to provide innovative and convenient consular services to Ghanaian citizens and visitors to Ghana. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on Tuesday, 8 November 2022, officially inaugurated the Premium Application Center (PAC) in London. This …
MTN Ghana has announced a postponement in the implementation of its new data prices scheduled for November 14, 2022. The delay in the implementation is to allow for broader stakeholder alignment. The current data tariff plans will continue until further notice. On November 11, 2022, MTN Ghana announced a 15% upward review of its mobile …
MTN Ghana has announced a 15% upward review of its mobile data prices for both Pay Monthly and Pay-As-You-Go users effective November 14, 2022. The review covers data bundle offers available on the short code 138 &170, as well as purchases through Electronic Voucher Distribution (EVD), MTN Pulse, and Data Zone except for XtraTime. With …
Strategic Communication Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa) and the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement are set to deliver an enchanting December edition of the exciting Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS). The December edition of the Show was introduced in 2021 to usher in the 10th anniversary of the main GGFS and has become a regular …
Leading ICT Company, Huawei Ghana has offered 50 outstanding Ghanaian tertiary ladies the opportunity to take part in its global flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, “Seeds for the Future 2022”. The program which began on October 31 climaxed today, November 7, 2022 at the Huawei Ghana Office in Accra with a Tech4Good competition among …
Frederick Abila, a Technology enthusiast has fused his passion and skill into developing a top-notch new-generation social media platform. Frederick is an eighteen-year-old Ghanaian native who has recently completed Labone Senior high school. The dream to develop Buzz Chat came up when scrolling through a Twitter feed. With the idea of setting up something that …
MTN Ghana has signed a $2million agreement (Cedi equivalent) with the Ghana Football Association to be headline sponsors of the Black stars. The two-year sponsorship package will cover the Black Stars for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the next African Cup of Nations in 2024. In his remarks during a brief signing ceremony …
As fans assemble ahead of the eagerly anticipated return to Wakanda, Spotify is launching the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Official Playlist featuring new music as well as exclusive content from the cast. The soundtrack includes the lead single “Lift Me Up” from global icon Rihanna, plus 19 original tracks from Tems, Fireboy DML, CKay featuring …
The world of crypto and Web3 can be a scary place – full of myths, rumors and inaccuracies, so this Halloween, Binance launched an educational series that aims to demystify the world of Web3 – taking the creepy out of crypto and making it one less thing to be frightened by. In a recent social …
MTN Ayoba, the all-in-one instant messaging super app which was developed to bridge the digital divide and harness growth in the African economy by breaking barriers to the internet, digital services, and affordability, has now reached two million customers right here in Ghana. Ayoba is more than a platform and more than an app. It …
Greater adoption of digital platforms and strengthening the digital healthcare ecosystem will significantly reduce medical and drug errors in both the private and public healthcare sectors, leading to improved patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. Dr Yaseen Khan, the co-founder and CEO of digital healthcare platform EMGuidance, says studies show that around 8% of hospital patients show adverse …
… as more than 40 individuals, companies nominated The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will be the Special Guest of Honour at the 6th edition of the Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI) Awards in Accra on Friday November 18, 2022, at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, Accra. Also, in attendance will be Yoofi Grant, CEO …
MEST Africa has announced Sproutly (Nigeria), Kweli (Senegal), Swoove (Ghana), Hisa (Kenya) and Desert Green Africa (South Africa) as the startups who will be into the grand finale of the 2022 MEST Africa Challenge pitch competition. The pan-African pitch competition opened applications in July this year for pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups in Ghana, Nigeria, …
Enjoy some winter sun and use your Emirates boarding pass for exclusive offers at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the UAE Emirates has today announced the return of its popular My Emirates Pass. Starting from 1st November 2022 to 31st March 2023, My Emirates Winter Pass enables customers to get more from their trip …
MTN Ghana has once again consolidated its leadership in Ghana’s telecommunication industry at the 2022 Ghana Information Technology and Telecoms Awards (GITTA) held in Accra. Since the inception of the GITTA awards, MTN Ghana has won the most awards at every edition. In keeping with this tradition, MTN Ghana was recognised with eight awards at …
There seems to be no stopping the rise of microinsurer aYo Intermediaries Ghana Limited. After only five years in business, the company has around 8 million customers, and it underlined its ambitions by walking away with two awards – Mobile Insurance Leadership and Best Growing Intermediary Firm of the Year – at the Ghana Insurance Awards 2022. …
Blessed Clementina R/C Basic School, Ashiaman, has commemorated its 30th anniversary with a series of events which saw the active participation of past and present staff and students. Speaking at a grand durbar to mark the milestone, the Headmistress of the school, Agnes Abigail Tweneboah Kodua, expressed joy at the successes the school has attained. …
Innovation is at the heart of what crypto and blockchain stand for. The internet (Web2) revolutionised the transfer of information. Blockchain (Web3) is the technology that is revolutionising the transfer of value. To celebrate the innovative power of blockchain, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, received an award for “Most Innovative Blockchain …
Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider has partnered with Utiva, a technology education company in Africa that helps young people learn tech skills. The new partnership is set to educate 50,000 young people in technology and provide scholarships for 1,000 Africans in a 1-year intensive skill …
Entamoty Media Ltd specializes in helping its clients plan, produce, and promote content that drives audience engagement and conversions. Digital Marketing is a term used to describe the marketing of products or services using digital technologies, mainly on the internet. Digital marketing is a subset of marketing and advertising. Marketers use digital marketing to reach …
Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) Ghana, a revenue assurance and audit firm, has hosted MBA students from Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business, Washington D.C, USA, to seek practical exposure on how Ghanaian businesses are leveraging technology to impact lives and transform the economy.
MFS Africa, the largest digital payments hub in Africa, and ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, today announced they will collaborate to protect MFS Africa’s growing network of services against financial crimes. Through the agreement, ThetaRay will provide MFS Africa its SONAR SaaS solution, including AI-powered AML transaction monitoring and sanctions list …
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd has launched the 9th edition of the UBA Foundation’s National Essay Competition in Accra.
Stonebwoy, Brand Ambassador for TECNO, thrilled attendees at the Finale of Ghana Most Beautiful 2022, which took place on the 9th of October 2022 at National Theatre, Accra, with a spectacular performance amid cheers from the crowd while rocking his TECNO Mondrian-styled attire.
Sowmax Pro will be extending its coverage of the best football from around the globe by broadcasting all 64 matches of the FIFA World Cup in QatarTM live. Better still, the coverage, courtesy of SuperSport, will be streamed in 4K, a first for Africa’s homegrown streaming service. Reigning world champions France will be defending their …
itel, the global leading smart life brand committed to providing affordable and good quality consumer electronic products boasting excellent user experience, has officially launched its newest high-definition short video smartphone S18 Series, which can bring consumers a clearer and more interesting selfie vlog experience, at the same time supporting 4G LTE network.
MEST Africa has announced a shortlist of 36 qualified technology startups from 5 African countries who will be going into the regional pitch competition stage of the 2022 MEST Africa Challenge.
The forward-thinking, proactive posture and actions of the primary financial sector regulator – the Bank of Ghana (BoG) – guarantees the nation will be at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial and digital financial revolutions on the continent, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AZA Finance, Elizabeth Rossiello, has suggested.
MTN Ghana has joined the global community to create awareness on the importance of Cybersecurity, best practices and stress the collective effort needed to prevent cyber intrusions and scams. The October Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign has been launched under the theme: ‘Defending the Digital Line.’
The Trust Hospital has launched its 2022 Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a strong emphasis on early detection whilst introducing its chemotherapy service to provide clinical care to persons at an advanced stage of the illness. The move forms part of the hospital’s effort to effectively support women’s general healthcare, a trigger to …
Slamm Technologies Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) to provide practical hands-on training in the area of cybersecurity operations, penetration testing, digital forensics, malware analysis, and reverse engineering among others, for students.
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it is ready to flush out fake VAT invoices from the country with the introduction of the Electronic VAT invoicing set to commence today, October 1, 2022. The new initiative, which is aimed at improving revenue collection will also help government ascertain the true income of businesses. Speaking to …
Africa Integrated Development and Communications Consultancies (AIDEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Academic City University College (ACity) to provide practical knowledge in areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
Ghanaian Blogger and Content Creator Mr Jibriel Jagbesie has, for the second time in a row, been recognized for his splendour after being named among the top fifty bloggers in Ghana.
The much-anticipated Black Stars’ International friendlies broadcast will be shown at the TECNO Fans Park at Circle, Obra Spot, for all football lovers to watch for free.
MTN Ghana today launched a brand campaign profiling MTN Business – the ICT leader in Africa, which aims to be a trusted partner to businesses in their digital evolution and ultimately achieve #BusinessDoneBetter across the continent.
UNIHEAD Ltd, official representatives of NetDragon has announced today, the introduction of Edmodoworld.com to replace the Edmodo.com platform. For more than a decade, the Edmodo.com platform has served over 100 million users around the world, growing to become a world-leading learning management system (LMS) supporting Ministries of Education, schools, and teachers around the world to …
Minister for Information and his deputy, Hon Kojo Oppong Nkrumah & Hon Fatimatu Abubakar, have been confirmed as keynote speakers & guest speakers respectively for Avance Media’s 2022 Ghana Bloggers Summit, which will be hosted on Saturday 24th September 2022 at the AMA Conference Hall in Accra. The summit, which is the 4th edition, is …
An ongoing long-term investment by MultiChoice in developing talent for the content, production and entertainment industry is having an impact across the Africa and helping to grow vibrant new economic hubs across the continent. This investment the Multichoice Talent Factory (MTF) is a shared-value initiative that provides a platform for the TV and film industries to develop talent and build partnerships.
Showmax is the best place in Africa to stream international series, according to the Primetime Emmy Awards. Content on Showmax won 27 Emmys, including Outstanding Drama (HBO’s Succession) and Limited or Anthology Series (HBO’s The White Lotus, the Emmys’ biggest winner this year with 10.)
Think3ice, in collaboration with Finex Skills Hub—two institutions that focus on providing hands-on training for people on relevant technological skills—hosted a graduation ceremony for the ‘Excel our Girls’ programme’s second cohort of students.
Showmax subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa will have access to live broadcasting from BBC World News until 23 September 2022, which will include a live stream of the funeral of Britain’s longest-serving monarch at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday, 19 September at 11:00 BST.
MTN Heroes of Change Season 6 TV series will showcase Rhoda Wedam in its 4th episode this weekend. A development worker by profession, Rhoda has played an instrumental role in providing skills training and economic empowerment opportunities to young girls in the Vittin village in Tamale through the Song-BA Empowerment Center.
Wunmi Mosaku is a Nigerian-British actress with Ghanaian roots – her grandmother was born and raised in Kumasi, Ghana.
MEST Africa, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened applications for growth-to-late stage startups and technology-focused small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana, to join the next cohort of the MEST Scale Venture Accelerator. The program, which kicks off in January 2023, seeks to partner with ambitious entrepreneurs of high-growth innovative companies that are ready to scale and have the potential to create significant impact.