Malawi: Chikhulupiliro Mphatso Appointed as Head of TNM Mpamba Limited

By Abdul Rahman Suagibu –   NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS, Freetown, Sierra- Chikhulupiliro Mphatso has been appointed as the first General Manager of its newly established mobile money subsidiary – TNM Mpamba Limited. Before its evolution into an autonomous company with its own board of directors, The new General Manager said Mpamba will remain important to TNM Plc’s zest to aggregate financial inclusion and application of mobile financial technology in the daily business and lives of Malawians. Mphatso noted “We will continue to provide financial liberty to our customers using the TNM Mpamba mobile money platform that enhances financial inclusion which is mostly geared towards the unbanked and underbanked.” Mphatso reassured Mpamba customers that, the company stretched in...

Angola: Diplomat Beckons for Chinese Investment in Mining Sector

By Abdul Rahman Suagibu – NEW AFRICA DAILY  NEWS, Freetown, Sierra Leone- At the third technical presentation (Roadshow) of Kassala Kitungo, Camafuca-Camazambo, Tchitengo, Kassala Kitungo, Cácata and Lucunda mining concessions, whose tender is due to open on October 7 this year in Luanda. João Neto said that the holding of the event in the Chinese capital was also thus, the understanding between the two governments. “I hope this event will serve as a useful space to improve your knowledge and attract mining investment in Angola,” the ambassador told Chinese investors. He explained that the Angolan Government has been taking steps to improve the business environment in order to attract foreign investment to the various natural resources, which has been increasing the confidence of...

Ghana: AGI Pushes for Local Content Policy to Boost AfCFTA

BY ANIN AGYEI- NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS, Accra, Ghana- THE ASSOCIATION of Ghana Industry (AGI) has stated that local content policy is what is required for the industrial sector to boost the African Continental Free Trade Agreement next year. AGI says, the success story of the local content in the Oil and Gas sector is worth emulating by other sectors. The President of AGI, Dr. Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, told government that anything short of a local content policy will affect the competitiveness of local industries. Speaking at the opening of the Ghana Industrial Summit and Expo 2019, Dr. Adu-Gyamfi said “competitiveness for the economy has become an urgent need. For this reason, government must quicken its pace of industrial transformation through dedicated policies and incentives to bolster...

5 African Presidents to Style GUBA USA Awards 2019

By Abdul Rahman Suagibu – NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS, Freetown, Sierra Leone- The oil company Chevron, is seeking local partnerships in southern Benguela province-Angola to manufacture help for the oil industry, a concept that can create 700 direct jobs. Derek Magness-Chevron Managing Director Angola, who provided the information on Thursday said, Angola has a staunch ability to manufacture equipment to support the oil industry. Chevron Managing Director made the statement while speaking on the sidelines of a meeting with the provincial governor of Benguela, Rui Falcão. The oil company official added that in view of the various projects of the Sanha natural gas transfer line, located in Malongo (Northern Cabinda province), there is the essence for an educated and skilled workforce. Chevron...