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BeTechConnected launches Future of Work Africa Podcast to amplify African voices on jobs, innovation
What began as a routine networking event for young professionals and entrepreneurs in Accra quickly turned into a defining moment for conversations about Africa’s future of work, as BeTechConnected officially launched the 'Future of Work Africa Podcast.'
Mobile Money Advocacy Group commends IGP for intensified fight against crime
The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, for what it describes as the Ghana Police Service’s intensified efforts in combating crime across the country.
Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI
Oracle shed about 21,000 roles globally in the last year as the US technology giant reshapes its business around artificial intelligence (AI), the firm's latest annual report shows.
Yango is expanding into 10 new African markets with $150m war chest
While international ride-hailing heavyweights spend millions battling for dominance in Africa’s ultra-competitive tech capitals, Dubai-based Yango Group is taking a radically different route. The platform has announced a massive $150 million investment earmarked for its African expansion this year. But instead of pouri...
M-KOPA Ghana Impact report reveals smartphones unlock health insurance and economic opportunities for every day earners
In Ghana, a basic smartphone can cost nearly a full month’s salary for a low-income worker. That single friction point — the upfront cost — has kept millions of Ghanaians locked out of the digital economy. M-KOPA Ghana, the local arm of the Pan-African fintech, is betting that removing it changes everything else downst...
Meta to pause internal mouse-tracking tech while examining data security issues
Meta said on Monday it will pause an internal program that tracks employee mouse movements and digital activity for AI training as the social media giant investigates data security concerns. The company’s announcement follows revelations that sensitive employee data, intended to monitor digital interactions within Me...
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart has announced that he is leaving his role.
Bawumia meets Japanese Ambassador, Discusses digitalisation, fintech and galamsey fight
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday held a productive meeting with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Hiroshi Yoshimoto, and his team, including officials of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The meeting focused on str...
Virtual Security Africa showcases digital security vision at Kwahu Business Forum
Indigenous digital and cybersecurity firms, Virtual Security Africa (VSA) and Virtual Infosec Africa (VIA), participated in the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum, highlighting their growing role in the country’s digital security ecosystem.
StanChart hosts inaugural digital assets summit in Accra
Standard Chartered has hosted its inaugural Digital Assets Summit in Accra, highlighting the growing role of digital currency, stablecoins and other forms of digital money in reshaping payments ecosystems across Africa and globally
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
Financial markets received a sharp wake-up call on Tuesday following a sudden wave of selling in major technology shares, triggering widespread doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Google’s YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
Google's YouTube has settled a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old in Florida, in a fresh legal blow for online platforms accused of fuelling a mental health crisis among children.