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Retailers in some of Ghana’s major markets are struggling with plummeting sales of women’s underwear.In a report reported by UTV and cited by Ghanaweb, sellers blamed the poor sales of panties on the refusal of many women to wear panties.One vendor suggested that the digital age and economic pinch were also to blame.“Women are not buying underwear as much as they used to because underwear has become much more expensive, partly due to economic issues.”There are a lot of underwear retailers now, but there are also a lot of online retailers in addition to marketplaces, so people can order from…

By Julieta ETEFE CEO and founder of Dynamic Data Solutions LTD, Yvette Adounvo Atekpe affirmed the company’s commitment to driving change and spearheading cutting edge technology solutions. He stressed that Dynamic Data Solutions LTD will not be just another player in the market, but will actively push the boundaries of technology and enhance growth in Ghana’s Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector. These commitments were reiterated at the official launch of Dynamic Data Solutions LTD in Accra, following a management buyout (MBO) of Dimension Data in Ghana by Yvette Adounvo Atekpe, who has led the company for the past 16 years.…

Ahmed Yosri/Reuters Spectators watch the action at the Gamers8 festival in Saudi Arabia last year. CNN — Boasting the biggest prize pool in esports history, the inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup (EWC) could prove to be a pivotal moment for industry. Organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation – and with the latest details announced on Tuesday – the EWC will bring players, publishers and fans from around the world under one roof for eight weeks of competitive play in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament will feature top global clubs competing against each other in 19 esports titles, including Apex…

Bolta leading riding platform in Africa, launched the “Scheduled rides’ characteristic of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Qqeberha, allowing users to book rides as long as 72 hours earlier. Details Scheduled rides ensure that riders are not bothered about the availability of drivers during peak hours. To ensure that many drivers participate in this pool, customers will pay additional fees to enjoy this feature. The new feature will also be valuable to business customers. Through the Ride Booker feature in their Bolt Business account, business customers can now book work-related travel or book their business guests. In addition, riders can…

Musician Yaa Jackson turned a lot of heads online when she took part in the transformative viral challenge known as EstherShe threw in childhood photos and memories from her teenage years for the part of the challenge that said someone was black and broke, and highlighted her lavish lifestyle for the part about getting rich.Many people concluded that she had won the challenge after being in awe of her transformation Popular musician and fellow Ghanaian Yaa Jackson caused a stir on social media when she released old photos of herself for Esther’s viral challenge. Yaa Jackson in photos. Image credit:…

[–>Africa Code Week helped integrate coding into the national curricula of seven African countries. Software giant SAP is bowing out of the AfricaCode Week initiative as it shifts its focus to employability and ‘learning to earn’ skills development programmes.Spearheaded by SAP in 2015 as part of its social investment to drive sustainable development in Africa, the digital skills development initiative has benefited over 17 million African youth since its inception, in partnership with UnescoThe Association for the Development of Education in Africa and Irish aid.In a statement, SAP says that as it exits the initiative, its partners will continue to…

Among the main attractions of the show are two identical ‘thinking rooms’ designed by David Lynch. Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS / AFPSource: AFPOne of the world’s leading design events, Salone del Mobile, opened in Milan on Tuesday, featuring sustainability, craftsmanship and two ‘think rooms’ by David Lynch.Immersive experiences, new versions of iconic furniture and pops of color from the 1970s are also set to define this year’s show, with some 1,950 exhibitors — including a third from outside Italy.Sustainability, the environment and social responsibility are again a big issue, Maria Porro, head of Salone, told AFP.Shapes are “inspired by the organic…

A Ghanaian entertainment critic has asked Ghanaians to forgive famous comedian Funny Face for all his misdeeds.The eloquent PR specialist added that Funny Face needs a job that caters to her family’s needs.Some social media users commented on the trending video that UTV shared on InstagramGhanaian entertainment commentator Vida Adumutumah called on Ghanaians and top brands to forgive Funny Face and provide him with work to support his family.In an emotional appeal, Vida Adumthumah claimed that Funny Face had finally admitted he was at fault for hurting innocent children and putting a financial burden on her family.Vida Adutwumwaa and Funny…

Posted by: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Hosts Morocco produced a sensational performance to beat Zambia 13-0 in front of a sold-out Prince Moulay Abdellah Hall, while Angola cruised past Ghana 11-3 at the Salle IBN Yassine on Monday night. The unbeaten Atlas Lions finished Group A winners with 9 points to book a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal AFCON. Angola’s Sable Antelopes finished second with 6 points three more than Zambia in third and pointless Ghana at the bottom of the table. Hicham Dguig’s ruthless side made their intentions known early on when captain Soufiane El…

Sella Kenya-based insurtech, has raised $20M Series B funding round from investors to create new partnerships and expand its operations in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Investors include the Global Investment Manager Blue Orchard, who led the round through the InsuResilience strategy. Other investors include IFC, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hesabu Capital, and existing investors. About Pula Pula has created a distribution channel for it over 100 partners, including charities, banks, governments and agricultural input companies, to serve even hard-to-reach farmers by building insurance, for example, into the cost of agricultural inputs or credit. Every product offered by…