LAGOS, Nigeria, March 4, 2025/ — The Sports Africa Investment Summit 2025 has marked a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey toward sports industrialisation and economic transformation. Over two electrifying days in Lagos, the summit, hosted by Sport Nigeria Ltd/Gte (www.SportNigeria.ng) in partnership with the Office of the Presidency and the National Sports Commission, brought together a powerful coalition of stakeholders—government representatives, UNESCO, AFREXIM Bank, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), investors, and sports industry leaders—all united by a shared vision: to unlock the immense potential of sports as a driver of economic growth, job…
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President Ramkalawan Inaugurates Vista Heights Estate in Glacis
Under the theme “Peace and Harmony,” President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the official inauguration of the Vista Heights Estate in the Glacis district yesterday afternoon. The project, a joint initiative with the Qatar Fund in collaboration with the Government of Seychelles, commenced in September 2023 and was completed in December 2024, with a total investment of SCR 11.8 million. The new residential development comprises 12 two-bedroom apartments, providing homes for 12 families from the district. A key highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by President Ramkalawan and the Minister for Land…
Top Reasons to Invest in Ghana’s Mining Industry
ACCRA, Ghana, March 4, 2025/ — Ghana’s mining industry stands as a key driver of economic growth – with GDP projections reaching 1.5% by 2025 (https://apo-opa.co/4klB6s7) – fueled by expanding opportunities within the sector. A stable political and business environment, coupled with the discovery of new mineral reserves and a well-established mining ecosystem, Ghana is an attractive investment destination for global mining institutions. The upcoming Mining in Motion Summit, taking place in Accra on June 2 – 4 will further highlight lucrative investment opportunities, connecting Ghanaian stakeholders with international financiers…
Toward an Energy Hub: Ghana Commits to Accelerated Investment Drive
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 27, 2025/ — Ghana is positioning itself as a major hub for energy investment, with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition pledging to attract key players from the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors. On the sidelines of International Energy Week in London, Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor and the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – the voice of Africa’s energy sector – emphasized Ghana’s readiness to welcome investment and create a favorable business environment for foreign and regional firms. During the…
African Leaders Unite to Mobilize African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 27, 2025/ — On the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Heads of State, Government and Business Leaders convened for a Presidential Breakfast Dialogue to address the continent’s financing and investment gaps. The event was held under the theme “Africa at the Forefront: Mobilizing African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063”. The dialogue, which was hosted by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and Champion on African Union Financial…
Aleph Hospitality Expands Presence in Ghana with the Signing of a Second Hotel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 26, 2025/APO Group/ –Aleph Hospitality (www.AlephHospitality.com), the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, is set to expand its footprint in Ghana with the addition of The Address, a landmark hotel in Accra, to its growing portfolio. We have complete confidence in Aleph Hospitality, having witnessed the outstanding results delivered at The Pelican Hotel The Address is owned by DevtracoPlus Limited (https://apo-opa.co/3XjX7NX), one of Ghana’s leading real estate companies under the Devtraco Group. In 2022 Aleph Hospitality signed a management agreement…
Young Advocate and Nobel Prize Nominee Zuriel Oduwole Meets President Ramkalawan
President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, welcomed Ms. Zuriel Oduwole to State House yesterday morning for a courtesy visit. Ms. Oduwole, 22, co-founder of the Dususu Foundation, is a globally recognized advocate for peace, youth empowerment, education, and gender equality. She was recently nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Her visit to Seychelles follows an invitation extended by President Ramkalawan in September last year, aimed at inspiring and empowering young Seychellois. As part of her mission, Ms. Oduwole, accompanied by her sister, Ms. Aziliah Oduwole,…
Three start-ups awarded at the 2nd edition of the international ceremony of the Orange Summer Challenge in Casablanca, Morocco
Orange Summer Challenge: three months to turn an idea into a start-up Created in 2011, the Orange Summer Challenge (OSC) is the flagship event of the network of Orange Digital Centers in Middle East and Africa (www.Orange.com). Its objective is to inspire young people to develop technology start-ups for the common good. The 2025 edition ended in Casablanca with an international ceremony that rewarded three promising projects. For more than three months, 282 young innovators and entrepreneurs from 14 countries benefited from intensive support combining training, mentoring and coaching provided…
Ghana’s Mining in Motion Summit Gains Support from Key Leaders
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Ashanti Kingdom; Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana; and Oheneba Kwaku Duah, the son of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Managing Director of the Ashanti Green Initiative recently met to discuss the upcoming Mining in Motion Summit in Ghana. They explored the summit’s potential to improve the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in Ghana and the role of government, international partners and major mining firms in accelerating the sector’s growth. Hon. Kofi Buah endorsed…