| Date | Title | Description |
| 19.09.2024 | Ghana's Digital Revolution: A Leap into the Future | Ghana stands at the crossroads of a digital revolution. The winds of change are blowing through its economy, driven by innovation and technology. This transformation is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. The digitalisation agenda, champion... |
| 18.09.2024 | Ghana: NSA Boss Lauds Veep for Digitalisation Agenda | The Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mr Osei Assibey Antwi, has lauded the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for his relentless efforts in driving the digitalisation agenda across various sectors of the Ghanaian ... |
| 18.09.2024 | Ghana: Adopt Innovative Payment Solutions to Secure Future of Digital Commerce in Ghana - Fabrice Konan | Visa, a global leader in digital payment, has organised a workshop in Accra to discuss payments through acceptance and the role of contactless payments in optimising the payments ecosystem.
The event themed "Securing the future of paym... |
| 16.09.2024 | Ghana: Latest Itu Global Cybersecurity Index - Ghana Ranked Tier 1 in 2024... Joins Role-Model Status With 46 Other Countries Worldwide, Becomes Benchmark for Other Nations | Ghanahas been ranked with a Tier 1 status in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The GCI is a critical benchmark used globally to evaluate countries' commitment to cybersecu... |
| 02.09.2024 | Ghana: National Cyber Security Awareness Month Launched | The Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has launched this year's National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) with a plea to the media to leverage its platforms and networks in order to increase awarene... |
| 02.09.2024 | Ghana: Cihrm Holds 3rd AGM in Accra | Human Resource professionals must embrace and learn new skills with Artificial Intelligence to become relevant in the job market, the Board Chairman of Npontu Technologies, Mr Anthony Boateng, has said.
According to him, AI was gradually ta... |
| 02.09.2024 | Ghana: 'It Stains Your Brain' - How Social Media Algorithms Show Violence to Boys | It was 2022 and Cai, then 16, was scrolling on his phone. He says one of the first videos he saw on his social media feeds was of a cute dog. But then, it all took a turn.
He says "out of nowhere" he was recommended videos of some... |
| 15.05.2024 | Ghana: Increase Investment in Digital Tech to Boost Devt - Veep to African Govts | Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on African governments to increase investment in digital technology infrastructure to boost the development of the continent.
That, the Vice President said, would help promote the growth of the ... |
| 09.05.2024 | Ghana: Two Hackers Arrested By Security Agencies for Stealing From US-Based Ghanaian | In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Ghanaian security agencies have arrested two young men, Abdul Latif Abubakar, 22, and Mahammudu Araafat Yasir, 24, for their involvement in a cyber fraud scheme. The arrests took place in Langbensi ... |
| 09.04.2024 | Ghana: Itel Unveils S24 - A Groundbreaking Smartphone Redefining Exceptional Value With 108mp Super Definition Camera | itel, the renowned brand dedicated to offering affordable and high-quality consumer electronics, is excited to introduce its latest breakthrough smartphone to the Ghanaian market - the itel S24. This innovative device from the Super Series ... |
| 26.03.2024 | Ghana: Govt Rolls Out Smart Schs Project ...About 1.3m Students to Receive 1 Tablet Each | The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, yesterday launched the Smart Schools Project with about 1.3million students set to receive one tablet each.
An initiative of the Ministry of Education with support from the Centre for National Dis... |
| 06.02.2024 | Ghana: Protect Financial Data From Cyber-Attack - Veep | The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stressed the importance of incorporating cyber-security measures by the Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD) to protect financial data in the country.
According to the Vice Preside... |
| 30.01.2024 | Ghana: Vodafone Ghana Set to Rebrand as Telecel Ghana ...Brings Innovative Products | Telecel Group, an Africa-focused telecommunication company with expertise in combining telecommunication with fintech, e-commerce, and tech start-ups successfully acquired 70 percent majority shares in Vodafone Ghana in February 2023 and is... |
| 06.12.2023 | Ghana: Infinix Teams Up With 2 Others to Unveil Hot 40 Series | Infinix, a renowned smartphone brand, has teamed up with the current Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif, and Vodafone Ghana to unveil the HOT 40 Series.
According to Infinix, this partnership symbolises a dynamic ... |
| 04.12.2023 | Ghana: Afriwave Telecom to Launch SMS Service | Afriwave Telecom is to launch a Short Message Service (SMS) platform to create a single point for all
Value-Added Service (VAS) providers to gain access to the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) from one place.
The Deputy Chief Executive Offic... |
| 24.11.2023 | Ghana: Telcos Pay Gh¢6 Billion Taxes to Govt in 2022 | Players in the telecommunications industry have paid GH¢6.07 billion in taxes and other payments to government for the year 2022.
The amount is over 50 per cent increment of the GH¢4.02 billion paid in 2021.
The contributing telcos are AT, ... |
| 26.10.2023 | Ghana: Embrace Digital Tools to Deal With Emerging Cybercrime Cases ...Chief Justice to Judges | The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has called on judges to embrace digital tools and knowledge to ensure the adjudication of cybercrime cases.
According to her, despite the relevance of internet services to current development efforts, i... |
| 24.10.2023 | Ghana: 'Be Courageous, Enthusiastic' ...Ebo Whyte Inspires Young Software Developers | Ninety six trainees who had acquired skills in software development, including mobile and web-based applications, were at the weekend awarded certificates as techpreneurs to begin their own businesses.
They were trained by Codetrain Africa,... |
| 10.10.2023 | Ghana: Telecel Embarks On Network Expansion, Adds 300 New 4g Sites in Record Time | Telecel Group, the majority shareholder of Vodafone Ghana, has announced the successful expansion of Vodafone Ghana's network infrastructure by adding 300 new 4G sites, most of which have been activated across various regions in Ghana.
A st... |
| 29.09.2023 | Ghana: GCB Introduces New Mobile Banking Application | GCB Bank PLC (GCB) has released its new mobile banking application (App) which delivers superior customer experience through its superbly enhanced features and great benefits.
The enhanced App, which replaces the current one, comes with mor... |
| 09.08.2023 | Ghana: 'ICT Sector Needs 2 Million Workforce in Next Five Years' | The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ama Pomaa Boateng, has urged girls to pursue careers in Information Communications Technology (ICT) to take advantage of the numerous job opportunities in the sector.
According to he... |
| 08.08.2023 | Ghana: MTN Ghana Sustains Growth Momentum... As It Sees an Increase in Half-Year Revenue | MTN Ghana has sustained its growth momentum as its 2023 half-year revenue rose by 32.3 per cent to GH₵6.2 billion from GH₵4.6 billion in the same period last year.
The growth of the company, which was listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange in 2... |
| 07.08.2023 | Ghana: Vodafone Unveils Broadband Offer for New Subscribers | As part of its unwavering commitment to providing top-notch Fixed BroadBand (FBB) internet services to customers, Vodafone Ghana has launched an exciting new offer for new broadband customers.
The offer empowers new customers to harness the... |
| 01.08.2023 | Ghana: Communications Minister Inaugurates Digital Inclusion Projects in N/R | Tolon — The Minister of Communication and Digitilisation (MoCD), Mrs Ursula Owusu Ekuful, at the weekend inaugurated the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project at Tolon and Kumbungu districts in the Northern Region.
The project... |
| 28.07.2023 | Ghana: 'Consider Fibre Cables As National Security Assets' | Sunyani — The government has been urged to consider telecommunications infrastructure such as fibre cables national security assets to protect such facilities against theft and destruction.
Making the call at a stakeholders forum in Sunyani... |
| 27.07.2023 | Ghana: GBU Launches New Device for Smartphone, Tablet | The Ghana Blind Union (GBU) yesterday launched a remote controller, a new device for smartphone and tablets to improve their use by people with vision impairment.
Dubbed 'Hable One', it is a small piece of device that can be attached to a s... |
| 27.07.2023 | Ghana: LLN Calls for the Protection of Girls Against Social Media Predators | Founder of the Leading Ladies Network (LLN), a women's leadership development organization, Madam Yawa Hansen Quao is advocating for an increase in awareness on the dangers social media could have on young girls who are oblivious of how to ... |
| 25.07.2023 | Ghana: Newborns Get Ghana Card Numbers - Dr Bawumia | Henceforth all new born babies in Ghana will be issued with National Identification numbers, better known as Ghana Card numbers, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has announced.
This follows the successful integration of the databases of the ... |
| 20.07.2023 | Ghana: Mega6 Lotto Revolutionises Lottery Gaming With Launch of New Mobile App | Zeta Technologies Ltd, a Ghanaian software development company, has officially launched its highly anticipated MEGA6 Lotto game, ushering in a new era of digital lottery gaming in Ghana.
The launch event, held last Friday, unveiled the inno... |
| 18.07.2023 | Ghana: Vodafone Ghana Rewards 'Dream Car Promotion' Winners | In the ninth edition of its 'Dream Car Promotion', Vodafone Ghana has awarded a brand-new Suzuki Swift GLX to Michael Archer, a resident of Suhum.
The promotion, which is in its tenth cycle and runs every six months, has rewarded customers ... |
| 18.07.2023 | Ghana: MTN Poised to Invest U.S.$1 Billion in Network Expansion Over 5-Year Period | Kumasi — MTN Ghana is investing $1 billion in network expansion in the country over a period of five years.
Already, the telecommunications company has invested $25 million in Ghana's ICT AP to assist the country's digital goal and give the... |
| 13.07.2023 | Ghana: Stop Social Media War-Mongering in Dagbon Kingdom - Kan-Dapaah | Yendi — The Minister of National Security, Mr Albert Kan- Dapaah, has called for calm among Dagombas and Konkombas in Dagbon Kingdom.
He said it was only when there was absolute peace that the government could fully give development in the ... |
| 12.07.2023 | Ghana: GPS Installs 150 Body Cameras | The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has installed 150 body cameras on the uniforms of some of its personnel, as part of measures to ensure police professionalism.
These body cameras are being used by personnel of the Visibility Unit of service i... |
| 06.07.2023 | Ghana: SMEs Urged to Deploy Digital Technology to Grow Their Businesses | This year's MTN Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Month has been launched with a call on SMEs to deploy digital technology to grow their businesses.
The month-long programme is on the theme "Optimising Business Solutions for SM... |
| 05.07.2023 | Ghana: Girls-in-ICT Project Targets 1,000 Girls in Northern Region | The Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation (MoCD) yesterday launched a Girls-In -ICT workshop for trainer of trainers for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) teachers in Tamale with a target to reach 1,000 girls in the Nort... |
| 02.07.2023 | Ghana: How Information Systematization Contributes to the Environment | There are many businesses in the world that contribute to the environment. And this contribution does not always depend on the size of the company.
Everyone sees their contribution differently. When they read about a "green" compa... |
| 30.06.2023 | Ghana: 'We Remain Resolute in Our Quest to Transform Lives and Businesses' | Vodafone Ghana has once again demonstrated its commitment to driving positive change in the Ashanti region through its Ashanti Month initiative aimed at supporting businesses, rewarding customer loyalty, and driving sustainable development ... |
| 23.06.2023 | Ghana: VGF Advances Digital Inclusion With New ICT Centres | The Vodafone Ghana Foundation (VGF) in a significant stride towards digital inclusion has unveiled nine Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres in regional libraries across Ghana.
The initiative, a collaboration with the Ghan... |
| 21.06.2023 | Ghana: Vodafone Ghana Launches Cashback Initiative | In a move to reward customer loyalty and promote digital transactions, Vodafone Ghana has launched a new cashback initiative, the 'ƐDAMU' promo.
The promo, which roughly translates to 'jackpot' in Akan, offers customers up to 20 per cent ca... |
| 20.06.2023 | Ghana: Child's Play or Parent's Nightmare? - Exploring the Safety of Children On Social Media | Social media has over the years taken over the internet space with millions of people around the world connecting and sharing information in the "open" or via direct messaging popularly known as DM.
Many have used platforms such a... |
| 19.06.2023 | Ghana: CHRAJ Advocates Implementation of Laws to Make Internet Safer for Ghanaian Children | The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has advocated the streamline efforts towards the strengthening of the implementation of laws and policies geared towards making the internet safer for children in Ghana.
Acco... |
| 16.06.2023 | Ghana: Patricia Obo-Nai Honoured At Ghana CEO Summit | Patricia Obo-Nai, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vodafone Ghana, has been recognised for her exceptional leadership at the Ghana CEO Summit 2023.
The summit is a prestigious event that celebrates the achievements of CEOs and businesse... |
| 16.06.2023 | Ghana: Introducing New Technology Into Election Processes - Hasten Slowly! ...Dr Afari-Gyan Advises EC | A Former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has advised election administrators to make haste slowly in the introduction of new technology into election processes.
He advised them to first consolidate gains wit... |
| 16.06.2023 | Ghana: Mobile Tech On Cleanapp Ghana Project Unveiled At Nkonya | The Biakoye District Chief Executive (DCE), Ms Millicent Kabuki Carboo, has called on residents of the area to adopt sound environmental practices to ensure safe and clean communities at all times.
Ms Carboo said the agenda of the Assembly ... |
| 15.06.2023 | Ghana: Otumfuo Applauds Vodafone Ghana's Unwavering Commitment to Ashanti Region | The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has lauded Vodafone Ghana for its unwavering commitment and substantial contribution towards the progress of the Ashanti Region.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II highlighted Vodafone Ghana's steadfast support for t... |
| 14.06.2023 | Ghana: SIM Card Re-Registration 'Wahala' | In October 2021, the government embarked on an exercise to re-register all mobile phone SIM cards in the country to ensure sanity and security within the mobile telecommunication space.
SIM cards, known technically as Subscriber Identificat... |
| 13.06.2023 | Ghana: Design & Technology Institute Trains Next Generation of Ghanaian Innovators | The Design & Technology Institute (DTI), is fast becoming the model private Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institution and Precision Quality Centre of Excellence in Ghana thanks to the success of its training and nat... |
| 10.06.2023 | Ghana: MTN Ghana 2023 Y'ello Care Campaign Launched... Programme to Focus On Jobs, Digital Skills Training | This year's edition of the MTN Ghana 21 Days of Y'ello care campaign, will be focused on job creation and digital skills training, in view of the growing unemployment among the youth in the country, Chief Corporate and Sustainability Office... |
| 09.06.2023 | Ghana: SIM Card Blocking Brouhaha - Apply to NCA for Exemption If.... ...Communications Minister Urges Affected Subscribers | The Minister of Communications, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has entreated persons who have applied for the Ghana Card, but have not been issued with same leading to their Subscriber Identification Number (SIM) cards blockage, to apply to the N... |
| 07.06.2023 | Ghana: SIM Card Deactivation - More Continue to Mass up to Re-Register | Many people continue to mass up at telecommunication centres to register their Subscribers Identity Module (SIM) cards, days after being disconnected by the National Communication Authority (NCA).
The disconnection is as a result of their i... |
| 07.06.2023 | Ghana: Prof Fred Newton Binka, A Pillar in Medical Technology, Research, and Innovations | From breakthroughs in treating and preventing diseases to improving public health policies and practices, the successes in the health sector are numerous and far-reaching, thanks to advancements in medical technology, research, and innovati... |
| 01.06.2023 | Ghana Develops Science Technology, Innovation Systems | Ghana is making efforts to implement projects aimed at enhancing the national capacity for the application and development of Science Technology and Innovation (STI) systems.
Currently, the country is participating in a programme launched i... |
| 01.06.2023 | Ghana: SIM Card Re-Registration - Customers Storm Telcos Offices to Meet Deadline | Hundreds of subscribers of telecommunication companies yesterday thronged the offices and service centres of the companies to register their SIMs to avoid deactivation.
The subscribers were aiming to register their SIMs before the deadline ... |
| 30.05.2023 | Africa: Zeepay Boss Wins Africa Fintech Leader of the Year Again | Mr Andrew Takyi-Appiah, the Managing Director (MD) of Zeepay, a leading mobile financial services company, has emerged Africa's Fintech Leader of the Year for the second time in a row at the recently held 2023 edition of the CEO Summit.
The... |
| 30.05.2023 | Ghana: Embrace Digitalisation, Innovation to Drive Growth - Tourism Enterprises Urged | Tourism enterprises have been urged to embrace digitalisation and innovation after the COVID-19 pandemic to drive sustainable and inclusive growth of tourism in Africa.
According to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations... |
| 30.05.2023 | Ghana: WAMI, EMTECH Solutions Partner to Modernise Fintech Regulatory Frameworks | The West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) and EMTECH Solutions Inc. have struck a strategic partnership to modernise country-level and regional regulatory sandboxes, enabling the harmonisation of heterogeneous Fintech regulatory policies a... |
| 26.05.2023 | Ghana: Is Social Media Your Enabler or Destroyer? | On May 15, 2023, when a boisterous crowd of Nigerians on and off social media were urging their own Hilda Baci on to set a new record as the longest non-stop cook in the world, Ghanaians were realising that one of their social media influen... |
| 25.05.2023 | Ghana: BoG Launches Cyber Threat, Attacks Centre ...for Banking Sector | The Vice President,Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, yesterday launched the Financial Industry Command Security Operations Centre (FICSOC) to protect the industry from cyber attacks.
The objective of the FICSOC project initiated by the BoG as part of th... |
| 24.05.2023 | Ghana: Guide Children On Use of New Technologies to Protect Them - Gender Minister | Families have been urged to support and guide its members, especially children with the use of new technologies in order to protect them from its associate dangers such as trafficking and kidnapping.
Although new technologies have had a pos... |
| 24.05.2023 | Ghana: Vodafone Director Highlights Role of HR in Tech Transformation | Hannah Ashiokai Akrong, the Human Resources Director at Vodafone Ghana, has emphasised the company's dedication to building a digital society and ensuring inclusivity.
She pointed to initiatives such as the 'Code Like A Girl programme' whic... |
| 23.05.2023 | Ghana: HID Brings Industry-Leading Digital Identity Solutions to Id4africa | HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, will be at ID4Africa, Booth #H2-45 to demonstrate the latest innovations in document design, biometric technologies and secure issuance solutions that are changing the game when it comes t... |
| 29.04.2023 | Ghana: Vodafone Ghana, Top Employers Institute Celebrates Inaugural 'For a Better World of Work Day' | Vodafone Ghana has taken the lead in creating a better world of work with its first annual "For a Better World of Work Day" under the theme "Celebrating Similarities."
The day, held on Wednesday, was dedicated to all asp... |
| 27.04.2023 | Ghana: Don't Go Back On Your Word, NCA | The National Communications Authority (NCA) has warned that it will deactivate more than 11 million active Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMS) by the end of May this year if the owners of such SIMs fail to reregister them by the said date an... |
| 27.04.2023 | Ghana: Tech Talk - Novatech Reviews for the Modern Age | Technology has brought about a lot of changes in the world, and one of the areas where it has had a significant impact is trading in financial markets. Thanks to the internet, investors can now easily access a wide range of investment oppor... |
| 27.04.2023 | Ghana: Digital Economy Policy Submitted to Cabinet for Approval - NITA | The Digital Economy Policy (DEP) to regulate the Information Communication Technology sector has been completed and submitted to Cabinet for approval, the Director of Technical Services of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), ... |
| 27.04.2023 | Ghana: Mass SIM Registration Exercise - Nca to 'Block' 11m SIMs... At the End of May 2023 | More than 11 million active Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMS) will by the end of May 2023 be deactivated if the owners of such SIMs fail to register by the said date, the National Communications Authority (NCA) has warned.
The Authority sa... |
| 21.04.2023 | Ghana: Innovation and Technology in Public Procurement - GHANEPS | Introduction:
Ghana is in a new era of using Information Communication Technology (ICT) for government service delivery. This comes in the wake of the overall agenda to digitize the economy to improve efficiency and coverage. The internet's... |
| 14.04.2023 | Ghana: 'Infinix Ghana Poised to Make Significant Impact in Mobile Phone Industry' | Infinix Ghana, a smartphone company, says it remains poised to making a significant impact in the lives of young people in communities and the mobile phone industry.
"We believe in empowering young people who are the future leaders wit... |
| 14.04.2023 | Ghana: DVLA Takes Delivery of U.S.$1.5 Million IT Equipment Accessories | The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has taken delivery of Information Technology (IT) equipment and accessories worth more than US$1.5 million to further enhance service delivery.
Presented by the Public Sector Reform Secreta... |
| 14.04.2023 | Ghana: 2 Companies Sign Pact to Provide 100 Percent Mobile Coverage in Ghana | Lynk Global, Inc. (Lynk), the world's leading satellite-direct-to-stan
dard-phone telecoms company, says it has signed its second commercial contract with Telecel Group in Africa to provide services to Vodafone Ghana's subscribers.
This new... |
| 13.04.2023 | Ghana: 'Accelerate Adoption of IOT to Shape Ghana's Digital Future' | To commemorate the 50th anniversary of mobile telecommunications, Vodafone Ghana is urging all stakeholders in the industry to collaborate in promoting the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) to shape the country's digital future.
Eben... |
| 05.04.2023 | Ghana: Patricia Obo-Nai Adjudged Outstanding Woman in Telecommunications Award | Patricia Obo-Nai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vodafone Ghana, has been recognised as the Outstanding Woman in Telecommunications at the African Women Awards 2023.
The awards ceremony, held in Ethiopia under the theme "The Role of ... |
| 29.03.2023 | Ghana: MTN Cuts Sod for Construction of U.S.$25 Million Ghana ICT Hub | MTN Ghana, has cut sod for the construction of the Ghana ICT Hub as part of the broader Ghana Innovation Hub project.
The leading telecom company has therefore committed US$25 million to support the project.
The initiative falls in line wit... |
| 27.03.2023 | Ghana: Two Entities Partner to Enable Merchant Interoperability | Vodafone Ghana Mobile Financial Services Limited (Vodafone Cash) and Mobile Money Limited (MML) have enabled interoperability services that allow MTN Mobile Money and Vodafone Cash customers to pay at each other's merchant point of sale.
Th... |
| 24.03.2023 | Ghana: 'Take Advantage of Technological Advancement to Drive Economy' | The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has stressed the need for the youth to take advantage of the various technological advancements to achieve their academic dreams and goals in life.
"You must... |
| 17.03.2023 | Ghana: 10-Yr Science, Tech, Innovation Master Plan Ready for Execution | A 10-year master plan that will enable Science, Technology and Innovation contribute the largest part of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will soon be implemented by the government, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technolo... |
| 17.03.2023 | Ghana: 300 Participate in Free Bootcamp | A Free bootcamp that afforded about 300 participants the opportunity to learn more about the Microsoft Power Platform was held at the Accra Technical University (ATU) last Saturday.
The Microsoft Power Platform is a suite of tools designe... |
| 15.03.2023 | Ghana: Vodafone Ghana Celebrates Loyal Customers in Ho | Vodafone Ghana marked Ghana's 66th Independence Day by treating selected Vodafone customers in Ho to an evening of networking, entertainment, and merry making at the Volta Serene Hotel.
Vodafone Ghana invited the selected customers who have... |
| 14.03.2023 | Ghana: Parents Advised to Control Content On Children's Phones | An Information Systems Security Expert, Dr Selasie Ocansey, has urged parents to be abreast of how to turn on parental controls on mobile and other electronic devices to which their children have access.
Parental controls are software or de... |
| 14.03.2023 | Ghana: 'Capitalise On Technological Advances to Build Capacity, Grow Businesses' | Women have been urged to take advantage of the digital space to build their capacity and businesses.
Ms Pearl Nkrumah, Executive Director, Retail & Digital Banking at Access Bank, who made the call at an event organised by Global Media... |
| 14.03.2023 | Ghana: ISD Launches Portal to Check Misinformation | The Information Services Department (ISD) of the Ministry of Information (MoI), has launched a new portal to combat misinformation.
Dubbed www.ghanatoday.gov.gh, the new website apart from combating misinformation and disinformation wil... |
| 07.03.2023 | Ghana: Smallholder Farmers Build Capacity On Modern Technology | Bolgatanga — The two-day workshop to support smallholder farmers to adapt modern technologies to enable them to improve upon their crop yields ended at Bolgatanga, capital of the Upper East Region last Wednesday.
Organised by the Feed the ... |
| 03.03.2023 | Ghana: 'Invest More in Digital Sector to Bridge Skills Gap' | The global economy is rapidly shifting towards a digital-based model where the mobile and internet industries are driving socio-economic growth and development, Vodafone Ghana, has said.
"As the world continues to evolve and digital a... |
| 30.01.2023 | Ghana: $350,000 Stem Project Inaugurated in Accra | The Alpha Beta Education Centre (ABEC) in Accra has launched a $350,000 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) project to provide free structured programmes and trainings for students and teachers.
According to the director... |
| 26.01.2023 | Ghana: Students Loan Trust Sets up Digital Payment Platform for Loan Recovery | The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has set up a new digital payment platform to help recover loans from borrowers living outside the country as part of its diaspora recovery drive.
Introduced in December last year, the platform named 'Pay ... |
| 19.01.2023 | Ghana: District Social Welfare Officers Presented With Tablets | The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP) with support from the World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday presented 61 Samsung tablets to some selected District Social Welfare Officers (DSWOs) in Accra.
The presentation was... |
| 19.01.2023 | Ghana: Vodafone Cash Customers to Benefit From New Mobile Money Transaction Limits | A new directive by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced new mobile money transaction and wallet limits.
Customers with daily transaction limits of GH¢ 1,000, GH¢ 5,000, and GH¢ 10,000 have had their limits increased to GH¢ 2,000, GH¢ 10,0... |
| 16.01.2023 | Ghana: Glovo Launches New Programme for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses | Glovo, a pioneering multi-category app has launched Glovo Local, a new programme for small and medium-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant industries to enable them to digitise their products and services in order to boost their gr... |
| 14.01.2023 | Ghana: Momo Agents Push for Gh¢500 Threshold, 0.5 Per Cent Rate On E-Levy | The Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MMAAG) has urged the government to revise the daily threshold of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) from GH¢ 100 to GH¢ 500.
It also called for a further reduction of the rate charged on dail... |
| 20.12.2022 | Ghana: Poorly Designed Websites Costing E-commerce Platforms Billions in Lost Sales | UK consumers make up their mind about staying or leaving a site in 15 seconds
New research on online shopping habits by enterprise CMS Storyblok has claimed poorly-designed websites could cost British ecommerce platforms to lose over £1 bil... |
| 20.12.2022 | Ghana: 'Ecobank to Continue to Invest in Digital Financial Products, Services' | Ecobank Ghana has reiterated its commitment to continue to invest in digital financial products and services to bring banking closer to the doorstep of customers.
The Managing Director of Ecobank, Daniel Sackey, in a speech read on his beha... |
| 16.12.2022 | Ghana: MOGCSP to Roll Out 'Boame' App to Rescue Gender-Based Violence Victims - Minister Designate | The Minister designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Abudu Larina Zuweira, has promised to introduce a toll-free mobile application codename "Boame", to wit, 'help me' to promptly respond and rescue victims of gender... |
| 16.12.2022 | Ghana: Huawei Honours 2 Ministers, 30 Young Women | Thirty young women from different tertiary institutions across the country were on Wednesday honoured and presented with certificates for participation at the closing ceremony of the Huawei 'Seed for the Future' programme.
The flagship prog... |
| 16.12.2022 | Ghana: Yango Tests 'Yango Maps' in Ghana | Yango, ride-hailing and mobility company, has launched a new product onto the Ghanaian market to facil-itate transportation and movement of people.
Known as Yango Maps, the product has been designed to help both citizens with and without ca... |
| 13.12.2022 | Ghana: Completely Scrap Vat On Sale of Mobile Phones, Accessories - MPADA | Government should completely scrap the Value Added Tax (VAT) on the sale of Mobile Phones and their accessories in Ghana, says Mr Joseph Osei Agyemang, the president of the Mobile Phones and Accessories Dealers Associa-tion (MPADA).
Accordi... |
| 13.12.2022 | Ghana: 'Leverage Digitisation for Effective Social Protection Delivery' | The Deputy Minister and Minister designate of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Mrs Lariba Zuweira, has underscored the need for the government to invest and leverage on digitisation for effective social prote... |
| 12.12.2022 | Ghana: SMEs Urged to Use MTN Ayoba Platform to Showcase Products | Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups have been urged to use the MTN Ayoba platform to showcase their businesses to the local and global market.
Chief Executive Officer of Ayoba, Burak Akanci who made the call during an in... |
| 09.12.2022 | Ghana: GRA Urges Businesses to Support Implementation of E-VAT Invoicing | The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has appealed to large taxpayers in the Greater Accra Region to support efforts towards the implementation of the electronic invoicing of Value Added Tax (VAT) and the generation of electronic tax clearance ... |
| 08.12.2022 | Ghana: Dario Bianchi Named Telecom Digital Business Leader of the Year | MTN's Ayoba App has been recognised as the Top Innovative Technology and Telecom Product of the Year at the National Communications Awards.
The award recognisesAyoba as an innovative product which provides its customers with access to free ... |
| 07.12.2022 | Ghana: Committee to Oversee Generation of Data for National Development Inaugurated | A 25-member National Statistics Advisory Committee (NSAC) to oversee the development and generation of data for national development has been inaugurated in Accra.
The NSAC with members with the ranks above chief director are drawnfrom mini... |
