We all need a break ️✈

Hello Venturer, I bet I'm not the only one who can't wait till its fully safe to travel again! At t We all need a break ️✈ By [VA Weekly]( • Issue #10 • [View online]( Hello Venturer, I bet I’m not the only one who can’t wait till its fully safe to travel again! At the onset of the pandemic we all took ‘vows’ to stay put, keep safe, and begin our watch. But this isn’t Game of Thrones, is it?! 😅 Let’s just say that in our own version of events, the hospitality kingdom was one of the hardest-hit industries. In the last few weeks, countries like Kenya have experienced a resurgence of Covid-19 infections and consequently re-imposed stringent measures to curtail them. However, hospitality players are calling on the government to allow them to reopen their establishments, considering their adherence to protocol requirements by the Ministry of Health. With a lot of businesses devising strategies for growth beyond the pandemic, we can only hope that the world returns to normalcy sooner, rather than later. In the meantime, as travel restrictions continue to underscore the importance of in-country diagnosis of cancer and other chronic diseases, certain individuals and organizations are taking matters into their own hands. Felicia Omari Ochelle Senior Editor, Ventures Africa What's new Her Story: The VA Podcast On the latest episode of Herstory, UNICEF and Microsoft collaborate over issues of domestic violence in Ghana, over 200 cocoa farmers benefit from adult literacy programme in West Africa. This and more interesting stories. Listen to the full podcast [here.]( Titilope Olubisi Ejimagwa Leads: An exclusive interview with one of Africa’s top pioneers Titilope Olubisi Ejimagwa is a business woman, one of Africa’s most successful marketers, and the first African five-star director at Longrich Bioscience, a multinational marketing company. In this [interview with Ventures Africa](, she discusses what it means to be a five-star director at a multinational company, the key to successful marketing, and more. In choosing Ghana, Kia and Hyundai’s move teaches a lesson about creating a thriving market for automakers Although countries like Nigeria have always been considered a market for automakers on account of its large population, penchant for vehicles and a love for the latest car brands-that isn’t nearly enough. One thing that can clearly be learnt from Ghana is its dedication to promoting ease of doing business. [Read More.]( [Photo Credit: Fortune] Photo Credit: Fortune Kenya’s hospitality players seek Covid-19 reliefs and tax deferral Hospitality players in Kenya are calling on the government to offer them Covid-19 reliefs and[allow them to reopen their establishments](, saying they have put adequate Covid-19 preventative measures in place and are adhering to protocol requirements by the Ministry of Health. The East African country has experienced a resurgence of Covid-19 infections and consequently re-imposed stringent measures to curtail them. [Photo Credit: wordpress.com] Photo Credit: wordpress.com NCC moves to ensure the financial stability of telecom operators The Director-General of the [Nigerian Communication Commission]((NCC) Prof Umar Danbatta has announced measures put in place by the NCC to ensure the financial health of Nigerian telecom operators. [Here’s why this is important]( for the already strained sector. Nigeria’s first one-stop centre for cancer diagnosis & treatment In support of the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital, [the country’s first fully-equipped private oncology centre](, GE Healthcare has completed the delivery and installation of advanced radiology and radio pharmacy equipment in Nigeria which will accelerate diagnostic care for cancer. #VANUGGET Remember to stay safe! Did you enjoy this issue? [VA Weekly]( By [VA Weekly]( Ventures Africa is an online business news site and community that produces stories about an evolving Africa. Our stories inspire people to positively shape their environment. We cover business, policy, innovation and culture in Africa. [Tweet](    [Share]( If you don't want these updates anymore, please unsubscribe [here](. If you were forwarded this newsletter and you like it, you can subscribe [here](. Powered by [Revue](