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Government commends 3Farmate’s Ghana-made autonomous farming robot for modernized farming
The government is supporting a locally developed autonomous farming robot, described as a major step towards modernising Ghana’s agriculture and moving away from traditional manual methods. Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, says the innovation aligns with the government’s push for efficiency in the...
Profiting from desperation: How loan apps in Ghana weaponise big tech ads
At 1:40 pm, the message came in. “If you don’t pay by 12 noon, we will rain curses on you, and you will die… We have the contact information of all your family members, and we will embarrass you.” Minutes later, another followed, escalating in tone and urgency. Then another, warning of catastrophe, shame, and irreversi...
India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says
India has issued notices to messaging platforms Telegram and Signal over concerns that their username features could facilitate impersonation and other forms of misuse, a government source said on Friday
Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
US President Donald Trump is planning to meet the bosses of some of the country's most notable artificial intelligence (AI) companies to discuss the government taking a financial stake in their future.
Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
Shares of Google and Tesla plunged on Thursday as investors were spooked by the ever-increasing amounts of money being spent on artificial intelligence (AI).
Boeing says IT outage affected computer systems, applications
Boeing said on Tuesday that an unplanned IT outage affected some of its computer systems and applications.
Google has exceeded $1 billion Africa investment target
Google has exceeded a five-year target to invest $1 billion in Africa, it said on Wednesday, as it made public initiatives on infrastructure and the development of AI to accelerate the continent's digital growth.
Ghana has launched its AI strategy, now comes the hard part: Execution
Ghana’s launch of its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy is not just another policy milestone - it is a bold declaration of intent.
Europe’s largest technology event turns 10 – why Ghana’s business leaders should be in the room
This June, Paris will host one of the most influential gatherings shaping the future of global business and technology.
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
Victims of a 2023 data hack at genetics testing company 23andMe are set to receive a multi-million-dollar payout from the firm.
Afrinova Wastle launches digital platform to transform waste management in Ghana
Afrinova Wastle Solutions Limited has launched Wastle, a technology-driven waste management platform designed to improve access to reliable waste collection services while promoting recycling, creating green jobs and advancing Ghana’s circular economy. The platform, launched on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, seeks to provide ho...
Payment service providers operating in silos are weakening Ghana’s fight against fraud — Ebenezer Baffour
The Head of Internal Affairs at Hubtel, Ebenezer Baffour, has warned that the lack of collaboration among payment service providers (PSPs) is undermining efforts to combat fraud in Ghana's rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem.