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Creppy Emmanuel writes: Europe has its philosophy. Asia has its. Why is Africa governing AI without one?
When the European Union wrote its AI Act, it did not begin with algorithms. It began with a question: what do we believe about human beings? The answer — shaped by centuries of Enlightenment philosophy, two world wars, and hard-won democratic reconstruction — became the Act’s philosophical spine. Individual dignity. Fu...
Government distributes 8,500 laptops to support One Million Coders Programme
The government has distributed 8,500 laptops to training centres under the One Million Coders Programme as part of efforts to expand access to digital skills training and strengthen Ghana’s growing tech ecosystem. Fred Yeboah, Director of Research and Innovation at the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication...
Third edition of MTN Ghana’s “SME Accelerate” launched
MTN Ghana has launched the 2026 edition of its SME Accelerate programme to support the growth and digital development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. The year-long programme was launched at MTN House on Friday, March 13, 2026. The event brought together policymakers, industry representatives, and...
GhYA urges National Research Fund to prioritise young scientists and research infrastructure
The Ghana Young Academy (GhYA) has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), describing it as a significant milestone in strengthening Ghana's research, innovation and scientific development. The Fund, launched by the government on June 16, 2026, under the Ghana National Research Fund Act, 2020 (A...
FBI warns of hackers stealing intimate images from social media accounts
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning that cybercriminals are targeting the online accounts of adults and children to steal intimate images and videos. The bureau says the attackers use social engineering and other techniques to gain access to victims’ social media accounts, after which the stolen con...
US presses Meta to agree to AI reviews as security concerns rise, NYT reports
The Trump administration is pressing Meta to submit its AI models for voluntary review.
Ghana, U.S. discuss stronger digital cooperation and responsible satellite technology deployment
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has held discussions with a visiting delegation from the United States government and the U.S. Embassy on strengthening digital cooperation between Ghana and the United States. The meeting focused on Ghana’s digital transformation...
M-KOPA Ghana Impact Report reveals smartphones are unlocking health insurance and economic opportunity
M-KOPA Ghana, part of the Pan-African fintech M-KOPA group, has published its latest Impact Report, revealing how its flexible smartphone financing model is creating meaningful pathways to digital and financial inclusion for Every Day Earners across the country.
The One Vecta AI Summit 2026 to convene Africa’s AI policymakers and industry leaders
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape economies and industries around the world, Africa is increasingly positioning itself as a major player in the global AI conversation
Meta expands teen safety content controls on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger
Meta Platforms is expanding its content settings for teenage users across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger globally as part of efforts to provide age-appropriate online experiences amid growing scrutiny over child safety on social media. The company said the move builds on an initial rollout introduced in selected co...
Data Science Analytics expert urges Africa to use data science to solve its problems
As the world rapidly shifts toward an era driven by artificial intelligence and big data, the demand for cutting-edge technical expertise has never been higher. In a major push toward advancing digital transformation and capacity building across the African continent, a Canada-based assistant professor in data science...
Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
Inside the box was a threatening note, alluding to physical violence if he didn't back off.