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THE International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly announces the 18th Annual Banking Summit Association – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2024, will be held in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana on November 19-20, 2024. This premier event promises to deliver two days packed with breakthrough ideas, dynamic discussions and unparalleled networking opportunities. Transforming the future of banking Join global executives, industry experts and visionary leaders from the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector as they come together to redefine the future of banking. The Connected Banking Summit is synonymous with innovative banking models and focuses…

Ghanaian singer Kofi Kinaata recently earned a shout out from the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II The Asantehene referred to Kinaata’s song in a speech as he addressed Ghanaians at a high profile eventThe singer says the king’s symbol and his few seconds of royal fame have had a significant impact on himAsantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was one of the many high profile guests who delivered a keynote address at the Annual Conference of the Ghana Bar Association. The annual conference brought together a host of legal professionals and personalities, including the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo.Kofi Kinaata expresses…

Pope Francis visited Singapore on the final leg of a four-nation Asia-Pacific trip aimed at strengthening the Catholic Church’s position in the world’s most populous region. Photo: Tiziana FABI / AFPSource: AFPPope Francis on Thursday called for migrant workers to be paid fairly as he visited the affluent city-state of Singapore on the final leg of his marathon tour of the Asia-Pacific.The 87-year-old pope said “special attention” must be paid to “protecting the dignity of migrant workers” in a speech to local political leaders, civic groups and officials.”These workers contribute a lot to society and should be guaranteed a fair…

NBA Africa announced the 10 startup companies from seven African countries selected to pitch their products to a group of international industry leaders on September 25 in New York. The committee will then determine the four winning companies who will receive financial support and mentoring, including the opportunity to participate in workshops and development programs facilitated by NBA Africa or its partners. Companies announced as finalists Back (Rwanda) provides a wearable technology solution called WristWrist for venues and event organizers to facilitate cashless payments at event venues. WristWrist provides a payment system where attendees can load money onto wristbands before…

Sumsum Ahuofe, in an interview, spoke about the impact YouTube is having on the lives of his fellow filmmakersThe comedian actor stated that he and his colleagues earn more money from YouTube than they used to earn from acting in Kumawood filmsSumsum Ahuofe added that YouTube has discovered young acting talents who are also thrivingPopular Kumawood actor, Sumsum Ahuofe, has spoken on how his colleagues in the movie industry have benefited from creating content on YouTube.Sumsum Ahuofe shares how Kumawood actors benefited from YouTube. Photo source: @sumsum_ahuofeduaSource: InstagramSumsum Ahuofe shares how YouTube used to pay actorsIn an interview with Poleeno…

An elderly man is arrested by police during a protest outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires on September 11, 2024. Photo: Luis ROBAYO / AFPSource: AFPArgentina’s Congress on Wednesday upheld President Javier Millay’s veto of a bill to increase pensions, as protesters clashed with police outside the building.Thousands gathered to protest Miley’s veto, with police firing pepper spray and rubber bullets at a group — including pensioners — who angrily broke a barrier after the vote.Miley, a budget-cutting libertarian, last week blocked an 8.1 percent pension increase originally approved by both houses of Congress aimed at helping retirees in…

Talk360an international calling app that allows people around the world to make calls to any landline or mobile phone, has raised 1.4 million dollars in a Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by its long-term investor Havik. The capital injection will drive the company’s goal of connecting seven million people by 2025, while boosting its journey to long-term profitability. Talk360 also plans to expand its internal payments platform to external companies across the continent. About the Company Talk360 is a calling app from South Africa and the Netherlands that allows cheap international calls over Voice over Internet Protocol,…

The Ghanaian gospel music industry has seen many cases of divorce among singers in the pastThe latest to confirm her divorce is Ohemaa Mercy who claims she received confirmation from GodIn this article, YEN.com.gh lists some of the divorce cases of female gospel stars and the stories behind themIt’s no secret that entertainers tend to have difficult marriages around the world, and gospel singers are no exception in this regard either.The situation in Ghana is not different from other parts of the world as some gospel stars have got married.From recent to old, YEN.com.gh brings a list of some female…

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani (R) and Iranian President Massoud Pezheskian attend a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony in Baghdad. Photo: Ahmed JALIL/POOL/AFPSource: AFPIran and Iraq signed more than a dozen agreements on Wednesday to deepen already strong ties as Massoud Pezheskian visited Baghdad on his first trip abroad as president of the Islamic Republic.The three-day trip comes amid turmoil in the Middle East sparked by the war in Gaza, which has drawn in armed groups backed by Iran and complicated Iraq’s relations with the United States.Speaking at a news conference alongside Pezeskian, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani…

Endurance Grand unlocked a new milestone on TikTok as a digital content creatorKwadwo Sheldon was one of the many Ghanaian stars who took to social media to celebrate her milestoneSheldon’s remarks caused a bit of a misunderstanding with a fan who had little to say about the Endurance GrandGhanaian dancer and content creator Endurance Grand has registered ten million followers on TikTok.She is the first Ghanaian choreographer to reach the enviable milestone, making her one of the most followed on the platform.Kwadwo Sheldon defends the Endurance Grand online. Photo credit: Facebook/KwadwoSheldon, Facebook/DWPAcademySource: FacebookSheldon celebrates the Endurance GrandKwadwo Sheldon, founder of…