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Jomoro MP introduces One Million Coders programme in constituency

The Member of Parliament for Jomoro in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo Toffey, has introduced the government’s One Million Coders Programme in the constituency. This...

Scientists move to develop local climate-smart system to monitor rainfall patterns, crop water use

A research collaboration involving scientists from Ghana and international institutions is building and installing open-source geophysical technology to help farmers and policymakers better appreciate...

KNUST scientists push for AI-driven solutions to climate and environmental challenges

The College of Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has called for stronger integration of climate science, artificial intelligence,...

STEMAIDE Africa launches four innovative kits to transform practical STEM Education in Ghana

STEMAIDE Africa has launched four innovative educational products designed to strengthen practical Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Ghana and equip students...

ProMark partners KPMG to strengthen Africa’s digital assets agenda

ProMark Elite Limited and KPMG have partnered to strengthen the development of Africa’s digital assets market through the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA), with...

Ghana cannot build an inclusive digital economy by leaving girls behind – Sam George

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, believes Ghana cannot build an inclusive digital economy while leaving girls and young women...

Nokia calls for more young women in Ghana’s growing tech space

Nokia has called for more young women to take advantage of opportunities in Ghana’s growing technology space, stressing the need for greater female participation...

Apple unveils first foldable iPhone ‘Duo’ at $1,999 alongside iPhone 18 Pro

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, introduced new iPhone 18 Pro models and upgraded its AirPods and Apple Watch lines as new CEO...

National Data Exchange Hub to strengthen digital government services

The government is moving ahead with plans to establish a National Data Exchange Hub to enable public institutions to share information more efficiently and...

Sam George pushes for nationwide 4G upgrade of rural telephony sites

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has directed that all Rural Telephony sites across Ghana be upgraded to a...

New York City imposes year-long AI ban for younger students

New York City public schools will temporarily bar elementary and middle school students from using generative artificial intelligence tools during the upcoming school year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said...

WhatsApp chat used to launder cash for crime and extremism

A WhatsApp group chat was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros in cash around the world, funding organised crime and extremism with...

TrustGH records over 6,000 suspected scam numbers as TikTok emerges major fraud channel

TrustGH, a scam verification and reporting platform, has identified more than 6,000 telephone numbers linked to suspected fraudulent activities in Ghana. The figures are based...

Keeping our children safe in the digital age

You may think you are doing your child, cousin, sibling or that little one a lot of good by giving them an electronic gadget,...

France becomes first European country to ban social media for children under age 15

French lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, making it the first country in the European...

How to spot and avoid task scams on WhatsApp, Telegram

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a consumer alert warning the public about the growing threat of task scams, also known...

Blackview officially launches first brand store in Ghana

Chinese technology giant Blackview has officially entered the Ghanaian market with the opening of its first offline brand store, bringing its range of rugged...

Beyond the headlines: Why journalism’s future depends on trust, not technology

Political leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and journalists gather at the European Forum Alpbach 2026 under the theme: "How Europe Wins," one question echoes throughout...

Celltel Networks launches K-Link Unlimited Smart Broadband to connect one million Ghanaian homes

ACCRA, GHANA — June 2, 2026 — Celltel Networks Limited has announced the commercial launch of K-Link Unlimited Smart Broadband, marking a major milestone...

India asks WhatsApp to pause username feature rollout over fraud concerns

India has asked WhatsApp to pause the rollout of a new feature that would let users chat using unique usernames, saying it could increase...

Your WhatsApp username is up for grabs – Reserve yours now before someone else takes it

WhatsApp has announced a privacy update that will allow users to connect with others without sharing their phone numbers, as the messaging platform introduces...

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...

“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...

You can now virtually stroll through Kejetia Market and Ghana’s UNESCO Heritage sites, find out how…

A decade after first bringing Street View to the "Gateway to Africa," Google has returned with its most ambitious imagery update yet, offering the...

Trionda, the smart match ball transforming football officiating at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Football has always been a game of passion, skill, and fine margins. Today, however, technology is becoming just as important as tactics and talent...

Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs

Apple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant's boss...

Fortune names Yellow Card among top global crypto innovators

Yellow Card, the largest licensed stablecoin-based infrastructure provider operating across more than 50 markets, has been named to the inaugural Fortune Crypto Innovators list,...

Ghana AI Awards 2026 nominations enter final stretch as June 15 deadline nears

Organisers of the second edition of the Ghana AI Summit & Awards have announced that nominations for the Ghana AI Awards 2026 will close...

DACF, Wahu Mobility partner to roll out 5,000 electric motorcycles across Ghana

The District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) and Wahu Mobility announced this week a national electric-mobility programme to roll out 5,000 smart electric motorcycles across...

Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others’ accounts

Instagram says it has resolved an issue which saw hackers trick its AI support tool into giving them access to other users' accounts. According to...

Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets

A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using his access to company information to successfully place lucrative bets on the prediction platform Polymarket. The...

Ghana’s tech prodigies set for Geneva after triumphant ‘Robotics for Good’ national qualifiers

The future of Ghana’s agricultural innovation looks bright as B-Weh Schools and Right to Dream clinch victories in the Junior and Senior categories at...

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...

Education Ministry signs MoU with Google to strengthen digital learning in schools

The Ministry of Education has entered into a landmark partnership with Google for Education in a move aimed at transforming teaching and learning across...

WhatsApp launches totally private ‘incognito’ conversations with its AI chatbot

WhatsApp has introduced private chats with its AI chatbot, which not even the tech company will be able to read in a new "incognito"...

Government targets 70% nationwide 5G coverage by March 2027 – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that government is targeting 70 per cent nationwide 5G population coverage...

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?

Instagram users will no longer be able to send ultra‑private direct messages, as the feature is switched off globally. The removal of end‑to‑end encryption (E2EE)...

OPIT introduces new online doctorate in AI – Targets growing demand for tech leadership in Africa

The Open Institute of Technology (OPIT) has launched a Professional Doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, starting in September 2026 and delivered entirely online. The...

Mahama announces $250m investment for AI computing centre

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a $250 million government investment to establish a world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing centre as part of efforts...

Ghana targets Africa’s AI hub with launch of national strategy – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has announced that Ghana is positioning itself to become Africa’s leading hub for...