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Mitigating bias in identity verification

As digital identity verification (IDV) platforms are increasingly adopted across the African continent, any potential bias these platforms have needs to be considered. “Biometric identity...

Rystad Energy Promotes Role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the Energy Transition Era

During the Technical Track on Monday ahead of the African Energy Week (AEW) (https://AECWeek.com) 2023 conference – taking place in Cape Town from October...

Eastern Library introduces cocoa community literacy intervention

The Eastern Regional Library in partnership with the Atiwa West District Assembly and Education Directorate has introduced the Cocoa Community Literacy Intervention (CCLI) which...

UN Peace Ambassador bids father farewell [Photos]

The final funeral rites of Nana Yaw Akomea Sakyi, father of United Nations (UN) Peace Ambassador, His Excellency Ambassador Bishop Samuel Ben Owusu has...

Alleged rape victim in custody for rejecting justice

An alleged rape victim who turned down justice from the law court and refused to cooperate with the court has been arrested and placed...

TelCables Will Showcase Connectivity Solutions at the Nigerian Peering & Interconnection Forum

TelCables Nigeria (https://TelCables.ng) is excited to announce its participation at the upcoming Nigerian Peering&Interconnection Forum (ngPIF) scheduled to take place from October 23rd to...

Akosombo Dam spillage: NADMO overwhelmed, we need more support – Ablakwa

With the fast rising flood water levels in the Lower Volta Basin as a result of the continuous spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong...

RuralFocus Initiative constructs mechanized borehole for Banso SDA Basic in Ahanta West

RuralFocus Initiative (RFI) in partnership with UK For DMB, have constructed a mechanised borehole for the pupils of SDA Basic School in Banso, a...

Nkwanta South: 35-year-old man killed and dumped in a pit

A 35-year-old man, Bijadom Daniel, has been found dead at Nkwanta South in the Oti region. The lifeless body was found in a pit. Two...

‘Thrilla in Manila’: Women’s financial inclusion is our fight of the decade if we are to meet the Sustainable Development Goals and our own...

By Malado Kaba, Director of the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department at the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). Last month, I represented the African Development...

Canon Brings Multicam Show to Algeria: A Showcase of Innovation and Creativity within the Multimedia Industry

Following its resounding success in Nigeria and Egypt, the Canon Multicam Show (https://en.Canon-CNA.com/)geared up to make a ground-breaking impact in Algeria, promising an exceptional...

NPP thugs who invaded UTV convicted; fined GH¢2,400 each

An Achimota Magistrate Court has convicted and fined the 16 New Patriotic Party (NPP) members who invaded the premises of UTV and obstructed its...

IGP leaked tape: Civil society groups meet Bagbin over Atta Akyea’s conduct

Civil Society groups in the country have met the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin over the "biased" conduct of the chairman of the Parliamentary...

Treat floods by Akosombo, Kpong Dams spillage as national security issues – Ho West MP to gov’t

The Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Bedzrah, has entreated the government to treat the floods caused by the spillage of the Akosombo...

Morocco: Visiting Ouirgane, African Development Bank delegation recognises city’s resilience to earthquake

African Development Bank Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Service Delivery Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbadé (www.AfDB.org), has saluted the "courage, dedication and work" of Moroccan...

Akosombo Dam: VRA reveals cause of intense spillage

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has explained that the Akosombo Dam is currently receiving over 200 percent more water around this time of the...

Tema residents fight TMA,TDC over sale of Children’s Park

Leader of Concerned Citizens of Tema, Gideon Tetteh has expressed strong opposition against the alleged sale of the Tema Children’s Park to a...

olam food ingredients (ofi) marks dairy milestone adding manufacturing capacity to meet the needs of customers across the Middle East and Africa

Expands plant facility&strengthens capabilities of Ingredient Excellence Center in Malaysia; New category labs with state-of-the-art R&D equipment enabling production teams to refine and develop...

UTAG threatens strike over Book and Research Allowance

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has asked government to pay them their 2023/23 Book and Research Allowance (BRA) by Saturday, October 21.  It...

Couple in court over GH¢1.6m fraud

The Accra Circuit Court Nine has sentenced a couple to a fine of 500 penalty units each, equivalent to GH¢6,000, for conspir­ing to dupe...

Tailor in court over alleged manslaughter

An Accra High Court has com­menced trial of Joseph Kwasi Ef­fah, a 63-year-old tailor and farmer, who allegedly shot a man whom he had...

African Medical Centre of Excellence Holds Inaugural Board Meeting

African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE Abuja) established by Afreximbank (https://www.Afreximbank.com/), has held its inaugural board meeting in Cairo, Egypt on October 6, 2023. AMCE...

MoH to undertake free breast cancer screening

The Ministry of Health has made arrangements for free breast cancer screening in all public health facilities. The initiative is part of measures put in...

Lexar unveils Memory and Gaming portfolio at GITEX Global 2023

Lexar, a leading global brand in memory and storage solutions, today unveiled its new portfolio of memory and gaming products at GITEX Global (www.GITEX.com),...

Maternity, paternity Bill presented to Parliament

A Private Member’s Bill proposing an amendment to extend maternity leave from three months to four months has been laid in Parliament.  The Bill, which...

Akosombo Dam spillage could trigger outbreak water-related diseases – Health experts warn

Health experts are warning of a possible outbreak of waterborne diseases following the ongoing spillage of the Akosombo Dam.  According to the Volta Regional Health...

Citi FM petitions police over assault of its journalist

Citi FM and Citi TV management have petitioned the police to immediately arrest and prosecute the NDC supporters who assaulted its journalist, Akosua Otchere.  In...

Siemens Energy Empowers Tomorrow’s Innovators at Eskom Expo for Young Scientists (By Thabo Molekoa)

By Thabo Molekoa, Chairman&Managing Director, Siemens Energy Southern Africa (https://www.Siemens-Energy.com/) Fostering an environment that promotes a culture of learning, exploration, and technological excellence among the...

New International Data Corporation (IDC) Technology Spotlight Report Situates Identity Security at the Center of Much-Needed Security Practices

BeyondTrust (www.BeyondTrust.com), the worldwide leader in intelligent identity and access security, today announced the release of a new IDC Technology Spotlight report, “Africa’s Road...

Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings questions the state of Ghana’s Democracy and Governance

The Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle constituency in the Greater Accra region, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has taken to social media to express her...

Akosombo Dam spillage: Volta Regional Minister visits flood-hit Tongu districts to assess damage

In the wake of severe flooding caused by the spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams, Archibald Letsa, Volta Regional Minister, led a team...

Political figures commiserate with victims of Akosombo Dam spillage in Volta region

The Founder of Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, have toured and commiserated with...

Akosombo Dam Spillage: VRA donates trucks of relief items to thousands of flood victims

The Volta River Authority (VRA), has donated relief items worth over a million Ghana Cedis to thousands of flood victims in all nine affected...

Shure to Exhibit at GITEX Global 2023

Once again, Shure is pleased to participate in GITEX GLOBAL (https://www.GITEX.com/), the world’s largest and most inclusive tech event held in Dubai, United Arab...

Microtech Prominent Presence at the GITEX Technology Week in Dubai from 16 to 20 October 2023

Microtech, an innovative SME operating in the design, construction and sale of IT devices and IT components, announces its participation at the GITEX Technology...

SonicWall Heads to GITEX Global 2023 with Key Experts

SonicWall, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is excited to participate in GITEX Global 2023 (www.GITEX.com), the most anticipated technology event in the META...

Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final Victory: Message from Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah to South Africa’s Springboks

Celebrating South Africa’s victory against France in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com),...

Akosombo Dam spillage: Akufo-Addo to visit victims on Monday

President Akufo-Addo will on Monday, October 16, visit and solidarise with the victims of the spillage from the Akosombo Dam. He is expected to visit...

Joy News’ Erastus Asare Donkor wins PAV Ansah Communicator Award at 8th EMY Africa Awards

Joy News' Erastus Asare Donkor has been awarded the PAV Ansah Communication Award at the 2023 EMY Africa Awards. The PAV Ansah Communicator Award recognises...

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens Expand North Star 2023

World's largest startup show welcomes over 1,800 startups from more than 100 countries, 1,000 investors managing US$ 1 trillion and 500+ expert speakers. Event...