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Vivatech will host more than 150,000 visitors, 11,000 startups and 450 speakers over four days. Photo: JULIEN DE ROSA / AFPSource: AFPATTENTION: Leave your comments for YEN.com.gh. Fill out this short form. Help us serve you better!Thousands of tech enthusiasts attended Europe’s self-proclaimed biggest startup event VivaTech in Paris on Wednesday, with artificial intelligence stealing the show this year.Over four days, the event, now in its eighth year, will host more than 150,000 guests, 11,000 startups and 450 speakers, according to organizers.The star will take the stage Thursday — former US climate envoy and secretary of state John Kerry is…

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, the golden stool, also known as the Shika Dowa, was unveiled to the public at the Great Durbar to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The chair was the centrepiece of the Adae Kese festival and while it was open to the public, hundreds of people were eager to view the beautiful and historic spectacle of this revered stool. In Ashanti tradition, this chair is carried on special occasions by local chiefs called ‘Nkonwasoafohene’. While many people were excited to see the stool, social media was abuzz after learning that…

You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker puts listeners in the shoes of a Premier League winner who takes them to places they probably never imagined they would go. From the Champions League Finals, walking out at Anfield, watching England go 1-0 up in a home Euro final, playing a World Cup, facing Lionel Messi, Kyle shares his footballing journey first hand. In this exciting new commission from BBC SoundsThree Lions legend Kyle Walker tells his story like never before, showcasing the best of British sporting storytelling and bringing audiences together ahead of an exciting summer. Hosted by Chris Hughes, Kyle reflects…

In Ghana, insurance penetration remains relatively low. Despite the growth of the industry, a significant part of the population does not have access to insurance products. This gap provides an opportunity for embedded finance to play a transformative role in enhancing insurance penetration. What is Embedded Finance? Built-in financing refers to the integration of financial services into non-financial business platforms, allowing consumers to seamlessly access those services during their regular interactions with the business. Image credit: Pixel Plex This approach can be particularly effective in markets such as Ghana, where traditional banking and insurance services may not reach the entire…

Famous Ghanaian rapper Medikal released a new song on May 21, 2024, telling the story of his messy divorce from his estranged wife and actress Fella Makafui.The song titled My Story talked about how broken he was, about the time Fella called the police to confront him, among other thingsThe song moved many people as they shared words of encouragement with him in the commentsATTENTION: Leave your comments for YEN.com.gh. Fill out this short form. Help us serve you better!Multi-award winning Ghanaian rapper Medikal has released a new song telling his side of the story about his messy divorce with…

Article informationAuthor, Damian Zane, Dorothy Otieno & Olaniyi AdebimpeRole, BBC News8 hours agoSouth Africa, one of the continent’s wealthiest and most influential countries, goes to the polls on May 29 amid concerns about unemployment, high crime rates and power outages.Here, in charts, are the big issues in this general election – the seventh since the democratic era began in 1994.If the polls are correct then the ballot could herald a new phase in the country’s politics.The African National Congress (ANC) has been the dominant political force since it successfully led the struggle against the white minority government and the racist…

A Togg electric car rolls off the assembly line in Gemlik near Bursa in western Turkey. Photo: Yasin AKGUL/AFPSource: AFPOn the shores of the Sea of ​​Marmara, a gray and turquoise factory built at breakneck speed churns out electric cars by the hundreds.Turkey hopes its first major electric car manufacturer will put the country at the forefront of the automotive industry.Inside the factory, robot arms are welding the passenger compartment of its first SUV, the T10X, which was launched last year. After painting, the parts are then sent off for assembly, before finally passing through a light tunnel to be…

The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoye-Boi, called on the nursing trainees to support the Akufo-Addo government in disbursing the allowance. He acknowledged that some allowances were still outstanding, but assured that the government was making progress to resolve these arrears. He contrasted this with the previous government, which lacked determination to pay trainee allowances. Dr. Okoye Boye said this during the introduction of two buses to Lekma Hospital and University of Ghana Medical Center in Accra on Monday. “But it is also true that there are people who are behind on their payments. We have resolved to work hard…

Bayer Leverkusen have been an unstoppable force this season and the Bundesliga champions will be looking to maintain that record as they face Atalanta in the Europa League final on Wednesday. The Germans will be playing in a European final for the first time since finishing runners-up to Real Madrid in the 2002 Champions League final and will be desperate to break their record two defeats to their Italian rivals. Atalanta defeated the Germans in both legs of their 2022 Europa League last 16 tie and Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso understands his side cannot afford the kind of lapses in…

Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and Mastercard Foundation announced the winners of the 2024 AgriTech Challenge Pro, underscoring their commitment to developing the next generation of young Ghanaian entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector with job-ready, fulfilling skills and decent job opportunities. Present at the event was Mr. Benjmain Gyan-Kessethe Executive Director of KGC, Mr. Joe MensahChairman of the Board of Directors of KGC, representatives of the Mastercard Foundation as well as stakeholders from the youth development and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Details The winners were announced following a successful pitch competition held in Accra where 35 teams presented their professional pitch decks to…