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Qualcomm unveils startup selection for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026
With this fourth edition, Qualcomm reaffirms its commitment to empowering Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem through mentorship, training, and IP generation initiatives. Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the selection of 10 startups for its fourth year of the Qualcomm® Make in Africa Mentorship Program. This initia...
Telecel Ashanti Codes to train 1,000 regional students in digital skills
In celebration of this year’s Telecel Ashanti Month, the Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched a new digital skills initiative to train 1,000 young people across the Region in coding, robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies by the end of the year.
Hubtel hosts leaders of the UK Department for Business and Trade
Ghana has moved from the margins of the global digital economy conversation to the centre of it. And the world is starting to show up to prove it. The UK Department for Business and Trade visited Hubtel for a high-level strategic engagement. Leading the delegation were Mark Smithson, Regional Director for Anglophone We...
AI will reshape jobs but offers opportunity if managed well – Bawumia
Former Vice President of Ghana and NPP flagbearer for 2028, Mahamudu Bawumia, has highlighted both the risks and opportunities artificial intelligence presents for jobs and economic inclusion across Africa. Addressing participants at the LSE Africa Summit 2026, Dr Bawumia noted that AI will significantly transform labo...
Bawumia outlines six policy priorities to position Africa as global AI leader
Former Vice President of Ghana and 2028 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined six key policy commitments he believes are critical for Africa to become a global force in artificial intelligence. He presented these proposals as part of his keynote address at the LSE Africa Summit 202...
Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say
Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors said on Tuesday, as they urged lawmakers to tackle the harm that they say excessive screen time is causing to young people.
US Supreme Court won’t hear Meta’s challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit
The justices turned away Meta's appeal of a lower court's ruling allowing the lawsuit to proceed, rejecting the company's argument that courts in Vermont lack jurisdiction over the dispute.
US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns.
Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others’ accounts
Instagram says it has resolved an issue which saw hackers trick its AI support tool into giving them access to other users’ accounts. According to claims shown in screenshots and videos shared on social media, Instagram’s AI chatbot allowed users to “hijack” accounts in recent days. Hackers could reportedly change pass...
Many young people say AI has become the new study companion
Many young people are increasingly relying on social media platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for information and learning, with some saying these technologies have become more convenient than visiting libraries.
NITA bill risks stifling startups despite good intentions, entrepreneur warns
A Ghanaian tech entrepreneur has cautioned that a proposed law to regulate the country’s digital sector could unintentionally burden startups and slow innovation, despite its stated goal of strengthening oversight. Henry Cobblah told the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (27 May) that while the draft legislation refle...
Media Convergence Conference opens in Accra with call to rethink traditional journalism in digital era
A high-level gathering of academics, media practitioners, policymakers and technology leaders has convened in Accra to interrogate the future of journalism in Ghana, as the industry navigates an increasingly digital-first landscape.