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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...

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars

Meta will cut thousands of jobs next month as it spends more than ever on artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The company told employees in a...

AI now detecting fraud patterns on Momo platforms – MobileMoney Fintech CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Shaibu Haruna, says the company is stepping up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect...

Qualcomm unveils startup selection for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026

With this fourth edition, Qualcomm reaffirms its commitment to empowering Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem through mentorship, training, and IP generation initiatives. Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the...

New Google feature lets you fix your old email address without losing data

Google has introduced a long-awaited feature allowing users to change their Gmail address names, marking a major shift in how people manage their digital...

Govt to launch National AI Strategy on April 24

The Government of Ghana is set to roll out its national Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy on April 24, aimed at driving innovation and accelerating...

AI will reshape jobs but offers opportunity if managed well – Bawumia

Former Vice President of Ghana and NPP flagbearer for 2028, Mahamudu Bawumia, has highlighted both the risks and opportunities artificial intelligence presents for jobs...

Bawumia outlines six policy priorities to position Africa as global AI leader

Former Vice President of Ghana and 2028 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined six key policy commitments he believes...

How ALPR cameras are transforming traffic management, tolling, and law enforcement

Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras are often referred to as ANPR for short. They serve as a critical, high-tech interface between automated tolling...

Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers. The test, led...

BMW Club Ghana supports police MTTD with safety equipment and health screening

BMW Club Ghana has donated safety equipment to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, reinforcing its commitment to...

Ghana Code Club targets underserved communities with coding and AI training

The Ghana Code Club, an ICT-focused social enterprise, is set to partner with the Ghana Education Service to provide coding and artificial intelligence training...

5G launch in Ghana will be a national rollout for all networks – Sam George

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says Ghana will not allow any telecommunications operator to gain an early advantage...

Quantum Science is key to Africa’s future – Education Minister

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has underscored the critical role of quantum science and innovation in shaping global development, stressing that education remains the...

Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending this year

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to increase spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects this year, even as other executives warn of a potential bubble...

The truth about AI music nobody is explaining

The conversation around AI and music often sounds like a courtroom drama: artists on one side, technologists on the other, with producers caught somewhere...

Become a future oriented Finance Professional with CIMA’s CGMA professional qualification

Completing your final year of school is an exciting milestone, marking the end of one journey and the start of another. However, this time...

How technology has transformed journalism in Ghana: A look back and the road ahead

In today’s Ghana, news breaks on social media before it reaches the newsroom. A viral video can topple a politician or spark a national debate...

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...

‘Having AI interview me for a job felt wrong’

A comedian and writer says he turned down a job interview after learning the questions would be coming from Artificial Intelligence (AI). Richard Stott, from...

Africa must evolve with AI revolution – Dr. Ocansey urges at ICISET-25

Renowned author and technology advocate Dr. Asie Kabuki Ocansey, known for her works Decade of Kingdom, African Intelligence, and 25 High-Income Careers in STEM...

Apple may be forced to allow rival app stores in UK

Apple may have to allow rivals to operate their own app stores on iPhones in the UK, after a ruling from the competition regulator. This...

How tracking the US30 index helps investors in emerging markets make smarter decisions

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that tracks thirty of the largest, publicly traded companies in the United States. This...

BlacVolta merges entertainment and fintech with BlacVolta App and BlacVolta visa lifestyle card

BlacVolta, Africa’s largest digital media and entertainment platform, has launched the BlacVolta App and BlacVolta Visa Lifestyle Card on day two of the Africa FinTech Summit at the Accra...