Category: Industry

Heavy Portfolios in Africa’s Real Estate Market and Illiquidity…Ghana in Focus(By: Daniel Kontie)

Mr Mohammed

As a real estate developer and consultant with extensive experience across major African markets, particularly Ghana, I have consistently highlighted the sector’s strong profitability. However, there is a critical dimension of real estate investment in Ghana that industry players rarely disclose. Until now, I have not addressed it directly. But today, I take a deliberate step to bring this issue to the attention of diaspora investors in particular and all new market entrants, being fully aware that such transparency may be met with resistance from fellow industry participants. Nonetheless, I…

Sit Up or Face National Disruption: The Urgent Call for a Skilled Electrical Workforce

Mr Mohammed

About Author: Awal Sakib Mohammed, President, Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA),Chairman for the Skills Body for “Electrical, Electronics and Automation” under the CTVET (Contact details: +233243864726 Email: awalcahsant@gmail.com) Introduction The Urgent Call for a Skilled Electrical Workforce Electricity is the heartbeat of modern life. Every home, hospital, school, and industry depends on it. Yet behind the switches and sockets lies a truth we can no longer ignore: our electrical networks are dilapidated, our systems outdated, and our workforce dangerously underprepared. Road Contractors’ Vital Role: Their Dilemma  Electrical contractors are the…

Cementing its status as the leading Pan African Communication Consultancy Company….APO Grabs Multiple Industry Awards,2025

Mr Mohammed

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has wrapped up 2025 with an exceptional collection of prestigious industry awards, reinforcing its position as a trusted communications partner for organisations shaping Africa’s narrative on the global stage. This recognition reflects APO Group’s consistent delivery of high-impact, results-driven communications campaigns, its deep understanding of African markets, and its ability to bridge Africa and the world through credible, compelling storytelling. Key industry recognition in 2025: APO Group was awarded Gold at the 2025 SABRE Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4sb6zkv), in addition…

Ghana’s Ghollywood: A Pillar of African Unity and Nollywood’s Strategic Partner-(By:Dr Jamezany James)

Mr Mohammed

About Author:Cultural Diplomat,ECOWAS West African Youth Ambassador,Head,Azania Filmmakers Association (pan-african) Introduction As a front‑line advocate for African film integration and a FESTAC Africa Festival Ambassador with  2025 edition  held in Ghana in september, I’ve witnessed firsthand severally the power of cinema and culture to unite the continent. Amb.Dr.Jamezany James Ghana’s film industry—affectionately known as *Ghollywood*—has become a beacon of Pan‑Africanism, echoing the vision of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the father of Pan‑Africanism. By strategically leveraging Nigeria’s Nollywood, Ghana has turned its creative spark into a catalyst for regional cooperation, cultural pride,…

Pan Africa PR gets a further boost…..As APO Group Selected as Emirates’ Public Relations Agency for Africa

Mr Mohammed

APO Group, the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, has been selected by Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, as its public relations partner of record for Africa with immediate effect. Under the partnership, APO Group will support Emirates by providing strategic counsel, integrated public relations, and stakeholder engagement in South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Congo, Guinea, Tanzania and Egypt. The collaboration is designed to reinforce Emirates’ visibility in the region and ensure consistent, insight-led communications that support brand and commercial objectives. By leveraging…

Pan Africa PR gets a further boost…As APO Group Selected as Emirates’ Public Relations Agency for Africa

Mr Mohammed

APO Group, the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, has been selected by Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, as its public relations partner of record for Africa with immediate effect. Under the partnership, APO Group will support Emirates by providing strategic counsel, integrated public relations, and stakeholder engagement in South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Congo, Guinea, Tanzania and Egypt. The collaboration is designed to reinforce Emirates’ visibility in the region and ensure consistent, insight-led communications that support brand and commercial objectives. By leveraging…

Afreximbank renews partnership with African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) to promote industrialisation of Africa’s automotive sector

Mr Mohammed

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, harmonising efforts to promote Intra-African trade and investment in the continent’s automotive sector says and official statement issued in Algiers,Tuesday. The MoU,it said, was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria by Dr. Gainmore Zanamwe, the Director of Trade Facilitation and Investment Promotion at Afreximbank, and Ms. Martina Biene, President of AAAM. Its key pillars,the statement noted, are regional automotive value…

Building Stronger,More Interconnected Digital Ecosystems across Africa and Beyond: The Role of Remote Peering

Mr Mohammed

Ahead of the all-important African Peering and Interconnected Forum taking place in Lagos, Nigeria this week, TelCables Nigeria (www.TelCables.ng), the West African subsidiary of international digital services and solutions provider, Angola Cables says that Remote Peering is a powerful tool that can rapidly advance and improve digital connectivity across West Africa according to a Press Release  issued in Lagos,Monday. Speaking on the eve of the event, Israel Ogboi, Pre-Sales Engineer for TelCables Nigeria said that effective peering partnerships are helping to drive down the cost of digital connectivity and opening…

Africa’s IP Future: Why the Time is Now!!!

Mr Mohammed

A silent revolution is unfolding across the African continent, one powered not by arms or politics, but by ideas. From the digital artist in Lagos to the biotech researcher in Kigali, from the Afrobeats producer in Accra to the agritech innovator in Nairobi, Africa is buzzing with creativity, innovation, and enterprise. But there’s a catch: without strong intellectual property (IP) systems, our brightest ideas remain vulnerable. In a world where value is increasingly tied to knowledge and originality, Intellectual Property has become the currency of innovation. And for Africa, the…

Dubai to Host Third Edition of International Glass Manufacturing Show in April 2026

Mr Mohammed

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 July 2025: The Emirate of Dubai is set to welcome the third edition of International Glass Manufacturing Show (IGMS 2026), taking place from April 13 to 15, 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre. This premier event will offer a specialized platform that underscores Dubai’s growing reputation as a regional and global hub for the advanced construction and façade industries. IGMS 2026 stands as the most prominent event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, dedicated exclusively to the entire glass industry…