Emmanuel Nkansah Abankwah

General partners at eight Africa-focused VC firms shared the startups they’re keeping tabs on in 2025. They picked these startups for their high growth potential, potential for market disruption, and a likelihood of finding or having found…
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John Jinapor, the Minister-Designate for Energy, has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to suspend all payments for supplies in a bid to address inefficiencies and stabilise the country’s power sector. The directive, issued…
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Tragedy struck in the Ahafo Region on Wednesday evening when police officers shot and killed three individuals during a raid on an illegal mining (galamsey) operation. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM at the Newmont Ahafo…
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TikTok will appear before the US Supreme Court on Friday in a last-ditch effort to overturn a ban in a case testing the limits of national security and free speech. The popular social media platform is challenging a law passed last year…
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Renowned gospel musician and founder of the Rockhill Church in the United States, Sonnie Badu, has made a bold prophecy about President John Dramani Mahama’s future, stating that the Ghanaian leader will one day be ordained as a pastor.…
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Indian authorities have arrested a Canadian man at Delhi airport for attempting to smuggle a crocodile skull in his luggage. The 32-year-old man was caught during a routine security check on Monday as he was preparing to board a flight…
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The newly sworn-in Mahama administration is exploring options for additional financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bolster the economy during its ongoing three-year program with the lender. Finance…
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President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the immense pressure and high expectations surrounding his administration’s pledge to maintain a lean government while ensuring effective governance. Speaking at the Presidential Dinner in…
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Starting Friday, January 10, 2025, Nigerians will face higher charges for voice calls, SMS, and internet data plans as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) implements a tariff hike. This decision follows over a decade of pressure…
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Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) has unveiled plans to dramatically increase licensing fees for satellite internet service providers (ISPs), potentially reshaping the country’s internet landscape. The proposal includes raising the…
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