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BoG unveils six-point strategy to strengthen cybersecurity in banking sector

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, says cyber threats are no longer just isolated IT incidents but have become national...

We’re strengthening cross-border and cybersecurity collaboration to combat online abuse – Gender Minister

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has outlined a broad inter-ministerial and international collaboration to address the alleged...

Your “private” photo online is a permanent digital tattoo – Cybersecurity expert

In today’s social media–driven world, more people, particularly young users, are sharing intimate and risky photos online with little consideration for the long-term...

Government anti-scam efforts bearing fruit – Cybersecurity expert

Cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) expert, Adomako Samuel Kwame, has praised Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George for efforts to curb fraudulent activities in Ghana. He...

Govt anti-scam efforts bearing fruit – Cybersecurity expert

Cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) expert, Adomako Samuel Kwame has praised Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George for efforts to curb fraudulent activities in Ghana. He...

BoG to intensify cybersecurity measures amid digital threats

The Bank of Ghana is moving to intensify cybersecurity measures across the financial sector as digital payment adoption accelerates nationwide. According to the Central Bank,...

Cybersecurity Expert Jerome Geraldo urges youth to embrace technology and innovation for national development

Cybersecurity and Technology Expert Jerome Geraldo has urged Ghanaian youth to stay committed to their education and harness the power of technology for national...

Cybersecurity, misinformation bills meant to uphold truth, not gag media – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the proposed Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill currently before Parliament are not...

Cybersecurity Amendment Bill could gag the media – GJA President warns

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed strong reservations about the proposed Cybersecurity Amendment Bill, warning that its current...

GJA warns Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill could threaten Press Freedom

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, has expressed strong concerns that certain provisions in the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025,...

Cybersecurity Bill needs bipartisan backing and expert input – Prof Khalid

Economic Adviser at the Office of the Vice President, Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid, has called for a bipartisan and inclusive approach to the passage...

Cybersecurity and constitutional order: Why ILAPI calls for redress before Ghana’s Cybersecurity Amendment Bill...

Ghana’s journey toward digital transformation has made cybersecurity both a national priority and a civic necessity. As public institutions, banks, and private operators increasingly...

Sissala East MP defends cybersecurity bill, says online freedom must come with responsibility

The MP for Sissala East, Mohammed Issah Bataglia, has defended the controversial draft cybersecurity amendment bill. According to him, while freedom of expression must be...

Cybersecurity Amendment Bill could criminalize free speech – Oppong Nkrumah

Former Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has cautioned that the government’s proposed Cybersecurity Authority and Amendment Bill, if passed in its...

Cybersecurity Amendment Bill too ambiguous, draconian – IMANI’s Selorm Branttie

Vice President for Innovation and Technology at IMANI Africa, Selorm Branttie, has raised concerns over the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. According to him, the draft...
Minister of Communications, Samuel Nartey George

Gov’t to establish Cybersecurity Fund – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has announced plans to establish a Cybersecurity Fund to boost Ghana’s fight against cyber threats. Speaking at the...

Adu-Boahene’s lawyer reveals Kan-Dapaah is ‘critical witness’ in GH¢49m cybersecurity saga

A new and potentially game-changing element has emerged in the high-profile criminal trial of former Signals Bureau Chief Kwabena Adu Boahene. In a bombshell revelation,...

Coding controversy: Cybersecurity pro decodes Ghana deputy minister’s answer – right, wrong, or misunderstood?

The recent parliamentary exchange regarding coding has sparked significant discussion across Ghana's tech community and beyond. As someone who has spent over 10 years in...

BoG reaffirms commitment to cybersecurity through strategic collaboration and reform

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity in the financial sector through enhanced collaboration and regulatory reform. At the Financial...

Communications Ministry probes cybersecurity breach at MTN

The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation has launched an investigation into the cybersecurity breach at MTN Ghana. In a statement, the ministry revealed...

Thousands of Ghanaian customers affected by recent cybersecurity breach at MTN

MTN Ghana has announced that about 5,700 of its customers may have been affected by a recent cybersecurity breach. The company confirmed the incident in...

Cybersecurity expert urges telcos to identify system vulnerabilities amid rising MoMo fraud

A cybersecurity expert has urged telecommunications companies, especially mobile money operators, to rigorously assess their systems for hidden vulnerabilities as incidents of mobile money...

Cybersecurity should remain a standalone entity – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has emphasised the need for cybersecurity to remain a standalone entity in Ghana’s...
EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa

EC urged to implement robust cybersecurity measures in upcoming elections

The Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to implement robust cybersecurity measures to avoid violence in upcoming elections. In a statement issued...

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful honoured as exemplary leader at Cybersecurity Awards Night

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has been honoured at this year's Cybersecurity Awards Night for her exemplary leadership and outstanding...

Ghana launches National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy

Pomp and pageantry characterised the launch of Ghana's National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS), a feat aimed to address the increasing cybersecurity threats arising...

Ghana ranked Tier 1 in global cybersecurity index

Ghana has achieved a significant milestone in cybersecurity by being ranked as a Tier 1 country in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) by...

Ghana fights cybercrime with enhanced national cybersecurity policy

Ghana is set to launch a reviewed national cybersecurity strategy in October, following approval from the Cabinet. This move aims to enhance the country's efforts...

Hacked Healthcare: New KnowBe4 Report Shines a Spotlight on Cybersecurity Crisis in Sector

KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, released its International Healthcare Report. The report takes a...

Trend Micro’s 2023 Cybersecurity Report: Safeguarding Morocco’s Digital Frontiers with Detection of 52 Million...

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) (www.TrendMicro.com/), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced the findings of its 2023 Annual Cybersecurity Report, which...

Proactive ITS leads the charge in Information Technology (IT) consulting and cybersecurity solutions

Proactive ITS, a leading innovator in Cybersecurity Data Protection IT Audit and Assurance, and IT Consultancy, proudly announces its successful participation in GITEX Africa...

Phishman introduced their cybersecurity solution at GITEX Africa 2024 in Morocco, aiming to enhance...

From May 29 to 31, the international technology expo GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com) took place in Morocco. The event saw participation from around 1,500...

BEAM Teknoloji Highlights Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions at GITEX Africa 2024

Africa's rapidly evolving tech landscape is transforming the perception of innovation, and BEAM Teknoloji has once again demonstrated its leadership in this dynamic sector....

Fortinet Showcases Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Solutions at GITEX AFRICA 2024

Fortinet (www.Fortinet.com/), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has been exhibiting at GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com) this week for the second year running. Attended...

Nigeria suspends cybersecurity levy after public uproar

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has suspended a planned levy on electronic banking transactions following widespread public criticism of the scheme, Information Minister Mohammed Idris...
Bank of Ghana (BoG)

BoG denies imposing 1% cybersecurity levy on transactions

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has refuted claims of implementing a one percent cybersecurity levy on banking transactions, which has gone viral on social...

Photos from JoyNews’ National Dialogue on Cybersecurity

JoyNews organised a National Dialogue on Cybersecurity on Tuesday, March 12. The event, themed ‘Strengthening Cybersecurity Protocols, Safeguarding Citizens' Vulnerability,’ took place at the...

Kaspersky presents industrial cybersecurity review and predictions for 2024

At the 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META conference held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) presented an industrial cybersecurity review for...

Unlicensed Cybersecurity Service Poviders barred from operating in Ghana

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), has barred Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), establishments and professionals without a license or accreditation from operating in Ghana. The action...

2024 Cybersecurity Predictions for Europe, Middle East, and Africa by KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Experts

KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced its 2024 cybersecurity predictions for Europe, the Middle...