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RTS,S malaria vaccine benefits children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi
Two years on from the launch of a pilot programme, more than 1.7 million doses of the world’s first malaria vaccine have been administered in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi, benefitting more than 650 000 children with additional malaria protection.
Domino's Pizza opens first store in Ghana
Domino's Pizza Inc. one of the largest pizza companies in the world based on global retail sales, is continuing its global growth momentum, as the first Domino's store in Ghana is now open.
Ghana fintech company Zeepay acquires Mangwee Mobile Money in Zambia
In a private placement Zeepay and Mangwee agreed to a sale of 51 percent of Mangwee shares to Zeepay. The deal makes Zeepay Ghana the majority shareholder of the entity.
Gateway Real Estate Africa to build office development at Appolonia City in Ghana
Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA), a private real estate development company specialising in turnkey construction in Africa, announced that it will build its first commercial office building in Ghana at Appolonia City
[Ghana] UNICEF StartUp Lab Announces Twenty-Two Startups Joining the Second Cohort
UNICEF has announced the twenty-two startups that will be taking part in this year's cohort of the UNICEF Startup Lab, a co-creation space and accelerator.
[Africa Tech Review] Duncan Mochama: Twitter Opens First African Office in Ghana to Tap Fast-Growing Market
Twitter announced that it's finally coming to Africa. The microblogging site announced on Monday that it was opening a new office in Ghana, which it said was in line with its growth strategy.
Twitter Opens its First African Office in Ghana
Twitter is coming to Africa, the social media company announced Monday. The company seeks to build a team in Ghana, which it said was in line with its growth strategy.
[Interview] Stephan Eyeson, fondateur et PDG, Survey54
L'entrepreneur Britanique-Ghanéen, Stephan Eyeson, est actuellement PDG et fondateur de la société panafricaine de collecte de renseignements sur les consommateurs, Survey54.
Global brokerage firm Willis Towers Watson appoints Nana Gaisie to head Ghana business
Willis Towers Watson, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has named Nana Gaisie as the new Head of Willis Towers Watson Ghana.
[Africa Tech Review] Duncan Mochama: Africans are increasingly using eCommerce in response to COVID-19 restrictions
Ten countries are responsible for 94% of all online business in Africa. South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, and Kenya together account for 78% of total marketplace traffic.
Dash raises $500k to simplify remittances, announces plans to launch in Kenya and Ghana
Fintech startup Dash App has raised $500K+ pre-seed financing to expand its operations to Kenya and Ghana.
Maersk Drilling confirms long-term drillship contract with Tullow Oil offshore Ghana
Based on the previously announced Conditional Letter of Award, Maersk Drilling has been awarded a contract from Tullow Ghana, for the provision of the ultra-deepwater drillship Maersk Venturer and additional services for a development drilling campaign.
Binance Charity announces $1 million crypto donation to UNICEF to help in global COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Binance Charity has announced the world’s first crypto donation to UNICEF’s role in the global COVID-19 vaccine rollout—the largest vaccine procurement and supply operation ever undertaken.
[Interview] Charlette N’Guessan, Co-founder, BACE Group, Ghana
Ivorian based in Ghana, Charlette N’Guessan is a tech entrepreneur who collaborates with various organizations that strongly advocate for gender balance in the tech ecosystem.
MedAccess announces extension to guarantee support for UNICEF
MedAccess, a social finance company established by CDC to increase patient access to life-changing medical supplies in Africa and South Asia, announced a one-year extension to its $50 million procurement guarantee for UNICEF.
Tullow Oil starts multi-well drilling campaign in Ghana
Tullow Oil announced the start of a multi-year, multi-well drilling campaign offshore Ghana with the commencement of drilling of the first well at the Jubilee Field yesterday.
[Ghana] MTN will not entertain proxies during MoMo transactions
The Chief Executive Officer for Mobile Money Limited, Eli Hini has ruled out the use of proxies in withdrawing cash from any MTN Mobile Money Account in the country.
BBC World Service partners with AfricaWeb to offer digital content to audiences in Ghana and Cameroon
This partnership will offer for the first time The Comb podcast, a unique and fascinating news and current affairs product aimed at younger audiences across the continent.
Accelerex fintech receives enhanced PSP licence from the Bank of Ghana
Pan-African fintech company, Accelerex Ghana has been granted an enhanced Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the Bank of Ghana.
Insurtech startup Curacel secures $450K pre-seed funding to drive insurance inclusion in Africa
Curacel, an AI-powered platform for claims processing and fraud management in Africa, raised a $450,000 pre-seed funding in a round led by Atlantica Ventures and Consonance with participation from Kepple Ventures and other African angel investors.
[Interview] Stephan Eyeson, Founder & CEO, Survey54
British-Ghanaian entrepreneur, Stephan Eyeson, is current CEO and Founder of pan-African consumer intelligence gathering firm, Survey54.
The U.S.-Ghana Alumni Association elects new executive board
The U.S.-Ghana Alumni Association (USGHAA) met on Saturday March 27, 2021, to announce the results of a national election among Ghanaian alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs.
[Ghana] GNPC justifies investment in new LNG regasification plant
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has said the new regasification plant being constructed at the Tema Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal will safeguard the country’s future energy needs and usher in an era of cheaper gas.
[Ghana] Upfield joins Global Shea Alliance
Upfield has also registered as a GSA sustainability partner, committing to promoting the sustainable development of the shea sector. Joining the Global Shea Alliance is an important component of Upfield’s sustainability strategy.
Over 300 Million Users with Access to Free Mobile Internet During Pandemic, Report
A total of 314 million mobile users across eight developing countries benefited from free internet access during the hardest months of the pandemic, despite having run out of credit or not being physically able to top up.
Cybercrime worries on the increase, but Africa’s mobile users loath to leave WhatsApp, KnowBe4
Africa’s mobile users are increasingly concerned about mobile risks and the potential for digital identity theft; however, this is not stopping them from using their favourite messaging platforms and applications.
ENSafrica expands exclusive WSG membership in Africa
World Services Group (WSG) announced that ENSafrica has expanded its global membership with five new jurisdictions in Africa in addition to South Africa and Mauritius: Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Uganda.
Radisson Hotel signs first Africa property in Ghana
The Radisson Hotel Group has rolled out its first Radisson Individuals property in Africa, with the signing of Earl Heights Suites Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, Accra, Ghana.
[Interview] Esinam Yevu, Co-Founder, PayBox, Ghana
Esinam Yevu is Co-Founder and Communications Lead at Ghanaian fintech startup, PayBox.
Online Delivery Startup Glovo launches its service in Ghana
On-demand delivery startup Glovo has launched its operations in Kenya. Glovo entered Africa in 2018 and is currently present in four countries.
Fidelity Bank Ghana launches fund to support young entrepreneurs
Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched the Fidelity Young Entrepreneurs Fund (FYEF) to support existing businesses and startups of young entrepreneurs with financial and non-financial resources.
[Africa Tech Week] Duncan Mochama: Digital adoption in Africa supersedes other regions globally
Africa has been described as the fastest-growing continents in the world. This growth, according to an article published on Forbes has been fueled by a young rapidly urbanizing population.
Flourish Ventures sets up shop in Kenya to support African Fintech startups
Flourish Ventures, a global fintech venture capital firm, has announced a new office based in Nairobi to support fintech startups across Africa.
GFIM, ACI and Frontclear launch fixed income markets academy in Ghana
The Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM Market), in collaboration with ACI Ghana and Frontclear, have formally launched the Frontclear Academy in Ghana.
Mastercard Foundation, partners create Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce program in Africa
In a bid to boost e-commerce among the micro and small enterprises in Africa, Mastercard Foundation in partnership with Catalyst Fund, MEST and BFA Global have created Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce program.
[Ivory Coast] Rebirth of cocoa smuggling in the east
In Ivory Coast, illegal trafficking in agricultural commodities is a scourge that plagues the performance of the sector.
Standard Chartered launches a digital pan-bank league competition for its customers
Standard Chartered Bank has today launched a digital pan-bank league competition offering customers across 11 markets an opportunity to accumulate points that lead to prizes.
Tullow sets out goals of next-phase offshore Ghana wells
The drillship Maersk Venturer has sailed to Ghana and will start a four-year, multi-well program next month for Tullow Oil and its partners.
Boost Ghana and KudiGo selected for the Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce accelerator
The Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator has today announced the first cohort of digital commerce companies to be scaled, with the goal of improving the livelihoods of informal MSEs in Ghana.
Ghana set to raise $5bn on the international money market
The Ghanaian government will soon carry out a new operation on the international capital market, the Finance Ministry has reported.
[Africa Tech Review] Duncan Mochama: Digital Payments are key to financial inclusion in Africa
Digital payments have become a very crucial service in Africa. Every day, millions of transactions are transacted across the continent leading to the rise of different payment technologies like Mpesa.
Ghana’s healthcare startup mPharma to launch Haltons Pharmacies in Ethiopia
Ghanaian health tech startup mPharma has signed a franchise agreement with Belayab Pharmaceuticals to open Haltons Pharmacies in Ethiopia
AfDB provides $1 million for AI-based national customer management systems in Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia
The grant resources are from the special fund of the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), a financing vehicle to accelerate digital financial inclusion across Africa.
Ghana to become first liquefied natural gas importer in Sub-Saharan Africa
In a bid to develop gas-fired power generation, Ghana is set to become sub-Saharan Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer, with the Tema LNG terminal ready to receive its first cargo by the end of the first quarter of 2021.
[Ghana] Solidarid partners with Kering to empower women led enterprises through revolving fund
For women business leaders in the Tarkwa and Bibiani area of Western Ghana, a trial programme run by Solidaridad might offer a path to financial independence and greater equality.
Global payments platform Nium enables customers to remit funds into four major African markets
Nium, an advanced global payments platform, has announced that its clients are now able to send funds to their business partners located in Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania, with more countries in the pipeline.
[Ghana] OpEx launches prize competition for tech entrepreneurs
The Executive Council of The Opportunity Exposure (OpEx) Prize “Made for the World”, has announced the launch of The OpEx Prize Competition in Accra, Ghana.
African Infrastructure Investment Managers acquires majority stake in Ghana-based data centre
Located in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, the facility is the only Tier IV data centre in the country and is expected to be the largest operational data centre in Ghana once fully ramped-up.
Fidelity Bank Ghana and Newgen Software feted for best self-service banking technology implementation in Africa
The Bank is leveraging Newgen's solution for online account opening to enable omnichannel customer onboarding.
MedTrack registers first infant on Ghana’s Universal Health Record System
For the infant in question, what it means is that they are the very first Ghanaian baby to start a progressive digital health record journey throughout their lifetime.
Invest in Africa appoints Carol Annang as Ghana Country Director
Invest in Africa (IIA), a private sector-led initiative focused on growing local businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver positive economic impacts and create jobs, has appointed Carol Annang as its Country Director in Ghana.
Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire collaborate on cocoa security along common border
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to form a joint committee to find a lasting solution to security challenges faced by cocoa farmers along the southern parts of the shared border of the two countries.
Deutsche Bank, SACE partner to support infrastructure projects in Ghana
Deutsche Bank announced the closing of two lending facilities with the Republic of Ghana. The €150 million financing agreements, guaranteed by the Italian Export Credit Agency SACE, will fund the construction and equipment of two infrastructure projects.
First doses of AstraZeneca vaccine delivered to Ghana through COVAX
AstraZeneca Chief Executive Officer, Pascal Soriot, announced that the first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have been delivered to Ghana through COVAX.
FAO, CECAF assist African countries fight illegal fishing with laptops
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s Regional Office for Africa and the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) have stepped up support to the Fishery Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) by providing laptops for fisheries data analysis.
Ghana’s AgroCenta raises US$ 790k to scale its Agri-tech ecosystem
Ghana’s AgroCenta has raised $790k to enable it to develop its smallholder farmer inclusion programmes and procure crops at transparent and fair market prices to service offtake contracts.
Vivo Energy Ghana unveils new Shell fuel portfolio
The new formulation helps clean and protect key components in vehicle engines, leading to better engine efficiency and performance. The fuels are designed to work with both modern as well as older vehicles.
[Vacancy] Africa Business Communities wants to work with freelance African Business and Tech Journalists, Bloggers
Africa Business Communities is looking for Freelance Business and Tech Journalists, Bloggers in Nigeria | South Africa | Ethiopia | Uganda | Ghana
Maersk Drilling selected for long-term drilling campaign by Tullow Oil Ghana
Maersk Drilling received a conditional letter of award from Tullow Oil Ghana for the provision of the ultra-deepwater drillship Maersk Venturer and additional services for a development drilling campaign at the TEN and Jubilee fields offshore Ghana.
AqualisBraemar supports new floating LNG terminal at Tema, Ghana
AqualisBraemar’s ports & harbour unit has successfully completed its two-year involvement with the development of Sub-Saharan Africa’s first floating LNG import terminal.
Ghana's Universal Merchant Bank appoints Nana Dwemoh as new CEO
The Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) Ghana appointed Nana Dwemoh Benneh as the bank’s new Chief Executive Officer, following the approval of the Central Bank.
[Ghana] Emmanuel Odartey appointed new Deputy Managing Director for GCB Bank
The Board of GCB Bank announced the appointment of Emmanuel Odartey Lamptey as the new Deputy Managing Director.
Nigeria’s automotive startup Autochek expands its operations to Ghana
Autochek, the automotive technology company that aims to build solutions for the African market, has commenced operations in Accra, Ghana.
[Ghana] Safeguard yourself from falling victim to online trading scams, says INFINOX MD
The rise of the digital age has resulted in an information overload and often a lot of this information is made up of unqualified opinions and regurgitated statements according to Jay Mawji, Managing Director of INFINOX.
Finnfund, Norfund increase West Africa's Starsight senior debt facility to $20m
Starsight, a Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar power provider in West Africa announced that Finnfund and Norfund have increased their senior debt facility from $10 million to $20 million.
Reganosa awarded contract to operate sub-Saharan Africa's first offshore LNG receiving terminal in Ghana
Reganosa has been awarded the contract to operate and maintain a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in Tema, Ghana.
Ghana selects Netdragon to reach over 9 million students with online learning
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited, a company involved in building internet communities, has announced that its subsidiary Edmodo has been selected by the Ministry of Education in Ghana as the exclusive online learning platform.
US job marketplace startup Ajuma Technologies set to launch in West Africa
American and Ghana tech startup Ajuma Technologies, Ltd. has announced their plans to launch in early 2021.
AM Best affirms credit ratings of Ghana Reinsurance Company
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb” of Ghana Reinsurance Company Limited (Ghana Re).
GhanaWeb adjudged best online portal for 2020 election coverage
Ghana’s news platform, GhanaWeb, has been adjudged the Best Online Portal at the Ghana Election Coverage Awards 2020 for its comprehensive online coverage of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections.
GOODsoil VC invests $940 000 in Ghanaian fintech company Zeepay
GOODsoil VC, an Africa-focused early stage venture capital firm headed by a diverse team of entrepreneurial investors, makes true on its mission to drive financial inclusion across the continent with an injection of $940 000 seed capital in Ghanaian fintech company Zeepay.
TG-GEOPARTNERS to acquire major multi-client 3D geophysical survey in Keta Basin offshore Ghana
TG-GEOPARTNERS announced the signing of an agreement with the Petroleum Commission of Ghana to conduct a major Multi-Client 3D Geophysical Survey in the Keta Basin, offshore Ghana.
First Fine Flavour cocoa fermentation centre opens in Offinso, Ghana
The first farmer-owned cocoa fermentation centre in Ghana under the Fine/Flavour cocoa production initiative of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has been opened at Offinso in the Ashanti Region.
Fidelity Bank Ghana opens new branch in Sampa
Fidelity Bank Ghana has opened a new full-service branch in Sampa in the Bono Region to provide comprehensive financial services to residents in Sampa and its environs.
Insights from Africa's Largest Career Portals reveal Impact of COVID-19 on Jobs Markets in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya
ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media) has today released three new labour market reports that shed more light on the effects of the COVID-19 on the African jobs market.
Akufo-Addo loses votes to Mahama in September Ghana Election Poll
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo slipped 13 points to garner 20% in the third wave of the Ghana Election Poll which run from August 1 to September 31, 2020.
Access LNG B.V secures $31m for construction of LNG regasification facility in Ghana
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) is lending $31 million over 10 years to Access LNG B.V. to support the construction of a new Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) storage and regasification facility at Tema port in Ghana.
AfricInvest acquires minority stake in Fidelity Bank Ghana
AfricInvest, Pan-African mid-cap-focused private equity firm, announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Fidelity Bank Ghana.
New PGS multiclient for Ghana Tano Basin now available
PGS has completed imaging of the first-ever MultiClient 3D seismic survey offshore Ghana. The broadband KPSDM data reveals sharper imaging of prolific Cretaceous reservoir targets.
[Column] Woelinam Dogbe: Why Ghana needs a new financial sector regulation architecture
Ghana’s financial sector is in crisis. A crisis occasioned by the collapse of over 300 financial institutions; and which has affected every division of the financial sector.
Switzerland, Ghana sign agreement for climate action
The Government of Ghana and Switzerland signed a bilateral agreement which brings the cooperative approaches of the Paris Agreement to life, setting the framework conditions for the cooperation.
Nissan appoints Japan Motors as vehicle assembly partner in Ghana
Nissan has appointed longtime partner Japan Motors Trading Co. as its local partner in an all-new vehicle assembly facility in Accra.
Mastercard Foundation, UNICEF partner for quality and equitable learning opportunities in Ghana
The Mastercard Foundation and UNICEF have joined forces to advance the efforts of the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service to provide quality and equitable learning opportunities for more than nine million children in Ghana.
Facebook launches SMB Success Stories Series to celebrate entrepreneurs in Ghana and Nigeria
Facebook has announced a new campaign aimed at spotlighting Nigerian and Ghanaian entrepreneurs using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to grow their businesses.
[Kenya] Camco Clean Energy joins Green Climate Fund’s list of accredited entities
Camco Clean Energy (Camco) has been approved as an accredited entity by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Huawei launches Rural Telephony Project in Ghana
Huawei has officially launched the Rural Telephony Project in Ghana in partnership with the Ministry of Communications through Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC).
WorldRemit announces Africa-focused Entrepreneurship Program in Kenya
WorldRemit, a global digital payments company, has launched an Africa-focused entrepreneurship programme in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Zimbabwe.
Ghana bets on unitization of Sankofa and Afina oil fields to boost production
The recent decision by the Ministry of Energy of Ghana to unitize the Sankofa and Afina fields located within Eni's Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Block and Springfield E&P's West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2) is a step in the right directon.
Ghana Commercial Bank appoints John Kofi Adomakoh as new Managing Director
The Board of Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) has appointment John Kofi Adomakoh as the new Managing Director (MD) of the Bank effective 9 November 2020.
ITU, Norway launch partnership to support Digital Transformation Centres Initiative in Ghana
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Norwegian Government and the Government of Ghana will sign agreements to support the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative in Ghana.
ITU, Norway, Ghana government launch Digital Transformation Centres to boost ICT skills
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Norwegian Government and the Government of Ghana will sign agreements to support the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative in Ghana.
[Ghana] Voters ‘extremely confident’ of casting ballot on Dec. 7 amid coronavirus, poll finds
In spite of the spread of the coronavirus disease globally, Ghanaians are confident of voting on December 7 regardless of the impact of the pandemic,
Toyota Tsusho establishes, acquires license for vehicle assembly business in Ghana
Toyota Tsusho announced the establishment of Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana, a vehicle production company, and acquired license for a vehicle assembly business, a first for a Japanese company in Ghana.
World Bank supports establishment of Development Bank Ghana to boost access to finance, job creation
The World Bank approved $250 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the establishment of the Development Bank of Ghana (DBG) to increase access to long term finance and boost job creation.
dLocal expands payment network in Africa
dLocal, the cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has expanded its payments network to include Kenya, Senegal, Ghana, and Cameroon.
[Interview] Jane del Ser, Program Director, Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce, Ghana
Catalyst Fund, managed by BFA Global, is an accelerator that supports inclusive tech innovators and facilitates the growth of innovation ecosystems in emerging markets. Jane del Sur directs this program in Ghana, West Africa.
Ghana records FDI of $785.62m in Q1 2020
Ghana has recorded total investments of US$869.47 million, with total FDI value amounting to US$785.62 million between January to June 2020 as FDI inflow showed strength in the final moments of the second quarter of the year.
Bank technologies for African agricultural transformation training in Ghana raising farmer agricultural ambition
When Isaac Papanko started farming maize on eight hectares of farmland, he couldn’t have imagined that within just a few years, his agribusiness would grow to be 425 hectares.
Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism, OCP Africa team up to increase access to fertilizers in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
The African Development Bank has approved the participation of the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism in a $4 million partial trade credit guarantee with OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group.
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COLUMNS.
[Column] Richard Rattue: How technology has shaped financial services
Going forward, capturing millennial and Generation Z investors will be no easy task for advisors who will need to be positioned to capitalise on those who are hungry for non-traditional personal finance solutions, with on-demand access ...read full column here
[Column] Wayne Miller: The role of the pandemic in transforming healthcare
Despite the many challenges of 2020, healthcare organisations have gained considerable insights and experience that will transform the sector well into the future ...read full column here
[Column] Sangji Lee: The case for a green economy
As countries develop revised national climate pledges, known as Nationally Determined Contributions, they’re doing so in the context of multiple historic crises: climate change, rising inequality, and the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Nick Treurnicht, Customer Engineer for Google Workspace, DigiCloud Africa, South Africa
Nick Treurnicht is the Customer Engineer for Google Workspace at DigiCloud Africa, Africa's Google Cloud Brokerage, specialising in Google Cloud products - including Google Cloud Platform, G Suite, Google Maps and Chrome ...read full interview here
[Interview] Naike Moshi, Country Director, CVPeople Tanzania
CVPeople Tanzania is a talent acquisition and recruitment company that has for 6 years established itself as a frontrunner in the executive search and headhunting for clients across banking, telecom, and NGO sectors ...read full interview here
[Interview] Stephan Eyeson, Founder & CEO, Survey54
British-Ghanaian entrepreneur, Stephan Eyeson, is current CEO and Founder of pan-African consumer intelligence gathering firm, Survey54 ...read full interview here