The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology & Innovations of Ghana has kicked off the 2025 edition of its “Girls‑in‑ICT” programme in the Upper West Region, aimed at equipping young women with digital skills and positioning them for future employment in tech‑driven sectors. Globally and in Ghana, women remain under‑represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Ghana has made […]
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A persistent challenge in Africa’s health sector is dependence on imports for medical supplies, diagnostics, vaccines, and other health technologies. Strengthening local manufacturing and better data visibility have been long‑standing policy goals. What is AMMINA During the African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition & Conference (AHMTEC) in Accra, the African Manufacturing Market Intelligence & Network Analysis (AMMINA) platform was launched. The […]
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Ghana’s Communications Ministry announced that new DStv packages took effect on October 1, promising 33–50% more value depending on bouquet. The move follows weeks of talks among the Ministry, the National Communications Authority (NCA), MultiChoice Africa and MultiChoice Ghana. The company has since clarified the upgrades align with the joint announcement and are not limited to only a short trial […]
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Google’s top Europe executive urged the EU to streamline overlapping digital laws—including how the EU AI Act interacts with other rules—arguing that complex compliance slows innovation and scale-ups. The remarks, reported via Bloomberg and trade press, add pressure as Brussels readies follow-on guidance and a “digital simplification” push. Key points Why it matters for Ghana/Africa – Source: raylizaghana.com
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OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank unveiled five new U.S. data-center sites under Project Stargate, expanding planned capacity to ~7 GW on the way to a $500bn / 10-GW build-out. Locations named by multiple outlets include Shackelford County (TX), Milam County (TX), Doña Ana County (NM), Lordstown (OH), and one undisclosed Midwest site. The companies showcased the flagship Abilene, TX complex—already partially […]
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Ghana is set to benefit from a major upgrade in internet infrastructure as the 2Africa submarine cable, a massive underwater fiber-optic project, goes live this September. The cable connects 33 countries and stretches over 45,000 km, linking Africa, Europe, and Asia via strategic landing sites including Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK. What the 2Africa Cable Is Why It […]
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The move, which takes effect on September 18, 2025, is aimed at tightening compliance within the financial ecosystem and safeguarding the country’s foreign exchange market. The Bank of Ghana has announced the suspension of several money transfer operators (MTOs) and payment service providers (PSPs) for breaching regulatory guidelines on inward remittance services. The move, which takes effect on September 18, 2025, […]
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More than 600 apps and games designed to take advantage of the unique and powerful capabilities of Apple Vision Pro will be available this Friday, February 2. Vision Pro has an infinite canvas where apps can scale beyond the boundaries of a traditional display, and introduces an intuitive and powerful three-dimensional user interface that users navigate with their eyes, hands, and voice. […]
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Facebook and Instagram users across the globe will soon start paying for the verification badge. This followed Meta’s successful roll-out of the premium service in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States in February and March 2023, respectively. Meta verified The company introduced the service in the United Kingdom in May 2023, requiring subscribers to pay a monthly fee of […]
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Hey there! Big news in the gaming industry! The co-founder and CEO of Twitch, Emmett Shear, has announced that he will be stepping down from his position. This has come as a surprise to many people. Emmett Shear founded Twitch in 2011 and has been the CEO ever since. He has been responsible for turning Twitch into one of the […]
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