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                 For many entrepreneurs, success is measured by profit margins and business growth. But for Mballoh Fofana, founder of Le Mandingue African Restaurant in Philadelphia, the true measure of success lies in overcoming adversity, preserving culture and creating opportunities for others. Fofana's story is one of resilience after tragedy. In 1998, she lost one of her legs in an accident an experience that could have ended her entrepreneurial aspirations. Instead, she turned the setback into motivation, rebuilding her life through determination, faith and hard work. More than 22 years later, she has established Le Mandingue African Restaurant as one of the Philadelphia region's longest-serving African restaurants, earning a reputation for authentic West African cuisine and warm hospitality. Beyond the restaurant business, Fofana has also expanded into real estate, building a portfolio of commercial and residential properties across t...

    Across Africa, governments have become increasingly ambitious about infrastructure. New highways, industrial parks, ports and logistics corridors are no longer just campaign promises—they are central to plans for economic growth and regional integration. Ghana is no exception. Through its  Big Push  programme, the country has committed billions of dollars to expanding its transport infrastructure, betting that better roads and stronger connectivity will unlock trade, create jobs and drive long-term development. But building infrastructure has never been simply about ambition. It is about execution. And as Ghana moves from planning to delivery, experienced African infrastructure companies are positioning themselves to help turn that vision into reality. One of them is  Porteo Group . Founded by Ivorian entrepreneur  Hassan Dakhlallah,  the company has spent more than a decade delivering roads, ports, industrial facilities and other major infrastruct...

  By Remi Udoka The African Catalyst Announces EESII 3.0 "Powering Africa Beyond Solar: Unlocking Biogas, Wind, and Small-Scale Hydro" — Virtual Event, Thursday, 23 July 2026  The African Catalyst (TAC) has announced the third edition of its Enabling Early-Stage Infrastructure Investing (EESII 3.0), a high-level virtual convening bringing together investors, policymakers, development finance institutions, infrastructure developers, project sponsors and technical experts from across Africa and beyond. While solar energy has transformed off-grid electrification across the continent, significant opportunities remain untapped in biogas, wind and small-scale hydropower — technologies capable of delivering more reliable, resilient and scalable energy for households, industries and underserved communities. These sectors, however, continue to face barriers in project preparation, financing, technical capacity and enabling policy, preventing many promising projects from reaching finan...

     Critics of Ghana's healthcare administration have renewed calls for greater transparency, accountability, and accelerated reforms within the country's health sector, while raising concerns about the leadership of the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The calls come amid ongoing public discussions about challenges facing the healthcare system, including access to quality medical services, inadequate infrastructure, shortages of healthcare personnel, and the availability of essential medicines and equipment. While acknowledging efforts by the Ministry of Health to address these issues, some healthcare stakeholders and civil society advocates argue that reforms have not progressed quickly enough. They have urged the ministry to improve communication with the public and provide clearer updates on policies, priorities, and measurable outcomes. A healthcare stakeholder, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, "Ghanaians deserve a healthcare system that is...

   By Grace Halimah What began as a lockdown hobby in early 2020 has grown into a thriving real estate company helping Nigerians achieve home ownership and build wealth. The founder of Adifua Real Estate and Construction started his journey during the COVID-19 lockdown, frequently viewing properties across the capital. With guidance from a supportive boss, real estate quickly became more than a side interest. While still operating without a formal team, he also ventured into the hospitality sector, successfully establishing Flenjo, a popular restaurant and grill. Today, the company has built a reputation for helping individuals grow their wealth through strategic real estate investments. Many clients have reportedly become millionaires thanks to well-chosen properties. Adifua Real Estate and Construction is particularly focused on affordability and long-term value. The company only promotes properties with strong appreciation potential and currently offers FCDA-approved lands ...

     A Nigerian environmental scientist,  Julius Odemi Brown  – The CEO of Ecofrost Solutions Limited, has led the successful implementation of an innovative in-situ remediation programme that restored crude oil-contaminated soil and groundwater at an oil and gas facility in the Niger Delta, highlighting the growing role of indigenous expertise in environmental restoration within Nigeria's energy sector. The remediation project employed two complementary treatment technologies:  enhanced bioremediation  for hydrocarbon-contaminated soil and  in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO)  for contaminated groundwater. The integrated approach enabled the remediation team to address pollution at its source while minimizing excavation, reducing waste generation, and limiting disruption to surrounding ecosystems. Environmental specialists describe the project as an example of the industry's gradual transition from conventional "dig-and-dump" remediation pract...