By Peterking Quaye, Accra, Ghana for Shout-Africa.com – Microsoft dominance has been reinforce with a the second Open Dorr Microsoft User Conference .The IPMC-Microsoft IT conference got on the way in the Ghanaian capital during the week ,with one of the leading IT institutions in Ghana-IPMC . The Conference took place at the Accra International Conference Centre, from April7-8 and brought together over 1,000 participants from the civil society, I T professionals, students and other stakeholders. The conference aims at exposing users and professionals to new developments in the industry and how these could be applied in their jobs. Speaking... Continue Reading
Sahara Energy Resource Limited (Sahara) is a reputable company operating in Nigeria with business relationships across the world. Sahara wishes to respond to a series of allegations recently made against its good name in Ghana by the newspapers known as The Enquirer and The Informer. The activities of the said newspapers are triggered by certain unknown private individuals in both Nigeria and Ghana who harbour unfounded resentment against Sahara borne out of otherwise fair business competition. These newspapers have engaged in a campaign of misinformation against Sahara with the sole aim of portraying Sahara in a false and negative light.... Continue Reading
Offshore West Africa have announced the dates for the 2012 Conference and Exhibition, which will see the event return to Abuja, Nigeria between 24 – 26 January 2012. After a successful 2011 event in Accra, Ghana, attracting over 1,100 attendees from 37 countries around the world, including many major operators, with over 20% of attendees coming from outside of the West African region, the premier technical forum for the West African offshore oil and gas exploration and production industry will return to Nigeria in 2012 for the 16th annual edition. Supported by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Offshore West... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye, from Accra, Ghana for Shout-Africa.com – Management of the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra has announced that the facility would be ready for use by May 15, this year to help contribute its quota to the hospitality industry in the country. The Hotel located in the central business district of Accra, is a joint venture between the Government of Ghana and the Saudi prince and businessman, Al Waleed Bin Talal Wahab Abdul Aziz Alsaud. Mr Chase said over 100-million dollars had been used to execute the project which employed more than 700 Ghanaians during the construction phase... Continue Reading
By Gambian Correspondent – Gambian commercial vehicles are being denied entry into the neighbouring Senegal, Mr Jagana, a Gambian bussinessman who returned from Senegal told The Daily News. At Amdalai-Karang border post, Gambian commercial vehicles formed a long queue in an effort to enter Senegal, but Senegal has shut its doors at them. The Daily News gathers that the National Road Transport Union of Senegal last week Thursday held a meeting in Kaolack, Senegal where they agreed to embark on a protest against alleged harassment, high fees, and numerous check points in The Gambia, among others. The Senegalese transporters have... Continue Reading
