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ECG working to restore PowerApp after flooding disrupts payment platforms
The Electricity Company of Ghana (Electricity Company of Ghana) has announced that recent flooding in Accra has disrupted its vending systems and payment platforms, including the ECG PowerApp. In a statement issued on Monday, June 29, the power distributor said the flooding affected some of its critical systems, preven...
“Data is the new gold” – Prof. Kwofie leads charge for AI-driven, equitable Africa
Professor Samuel Kojo Kwofie, Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) at the University of Ghana, has issued a clarion call for Ghana and Africa to transform untapped data into equitable AI solutions that address the continent’s most pressing societal challenges. Speaking at the 2026 Day of S...
Russia’s growing Tech Industry and what it means for Ghana and Africa
I recently had the privilege of participating in one of Russia’s major technology conferences, the “Digital Industry of Industrial Russia” (DIIR-2026).
How ready is Ghana for the emerging risks of Artificial Intelligence?
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes economies and societies worldwide, Ghana finds itself at a defining moment: ambitious, but still building the capacity required to manage AI effectively. The country has taken notable steps toward adoption, yet significant gaps remain gaps that could amplify emerging ris...
The fraudsters don’t use hacking, they play on our minds – BoG’s Cab-Beyuo on Mobile Money Fraud
Fraud cases in Ghana's financial sector rose sharply in 2025, but the problem is concentrated in one area: mobile money, according to the Bank of Ghana's Fraud Investigations and Reporting Unit. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, Eric Cab-Beyuo, Head of the Fraud Investigations and Reporting Unit at the Bank of G...
Black Bird Smart Innovations launches in Ghana with life-saving wearable technology
Black Bird Smart Innovations is set to officially launch in Ghana, introducing its life-saving wearable technology designed to support families with autistic children and other vulnerable groups.
Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics
Meta is facing backlash over its new AI tool, Muse Image, which can generate images using other people's profile pictures without their consent.
Digital trust crisis looming if fraud concerns are ignored – John Awuah warns
Ghana is not yet facing a digital trust crisis, but the country risks getting there if rising concerns around fraud are not addressed urgently, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), John Awuah, has warned.
Electroland Ghana Limited opens premium showroom in Madina to enhance customer experience
Electroland Ghana has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of a new premium showroom in Madina, a move aimed at bringing customers closer to a wide range of high-quality home appliances and electronics. The new facility is expected to provide customers with an enhanced shopping experience, offering access to...
OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic
OpenAI has revealed plans to sell shares to the public through a stock listing in the US.
Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
Apple has announced a significant overhaul of its digital assistant, unveiling Siri AI, which the company promised would offer a better artificial intelligence experience for users.
Ghana civil society coalition to tackle transnational crime as trafficking forum warns of rising cyber scam exploitation
A coalition of civil society organisations is set to be launched in Ghana to strengthen the fight against transnational organised crime and the growing trafficking of young people into cyber-enabled scam operations across West Africa. The announcement was made at a national forum held on Thursday, July 30, to mark the...