The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) has launched training for the Third batch of 1,000 girls in the Ashanti Region as part of the “Girls-in-ICT” program. This training initiative, covering 47 districts, is organized in three batches. Currently, the beneficiary districts are Oforikrom Municipal, Asokwa Municipal, Nhyiaso Sub Metro, Afigya Kwabre South, Afigya…
Desmond Kitsi, Executive Director of Genius IT Foundation (left) and Dr. Yaw Archibald Letsa, the Volta Regional Minister By Desmond Tinana Genius IT Foundation, a leading IT organization promoting STEM education and digital inclusiveness in the Volta Region of Ghana, has organized a Cyber Security Awareness Conference in Ho, the Volta Regional Capital, in…
Source: Africa Publicity The Ministry of Communications and Digitalization (MoCD) in Ghana, through the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in collaboration with UNESCO today, launched the Readiness Assessment Measurement (RAM)-Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Accra. The event aimed to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) could be ethically used in Ghana and the role of…
Social media is a wonderful way to keep in touch with friends and family, stay updated on the latest news, and discover inspiring ideas from around the globe. But let’s face it, it can also get a bit overwhelming. Endless scrolling can however pull you away from real life and leave you feeling stressed or…
Some X users in Brazil have said they can once again access the social media platform, the BBC has learned. This comes after the service,formerly known as Twitter, was banned in the country at the end of August. The change was made possible after the firm, which is owned by technology billionaire Elon Musk, moved…
Child-In-Tech Set to Host Maiden AI Summit at Blue Crest University, Sponsored by TapTap Send Child-In-Tech, a leading tech education company in Ghana, is proud to announce its first-ever AI Summit, scheduled for September 5, 2024, at Blue Crest University. This groundbreaking event is sponsored by TapTap Send, a renowned fintech company. The AI Summit…
In the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, lives Kofi Mensah, a dedicated health enthusiast and tech entrepreneur. Kofi’s journey into the intersection of technology and health began after witnessing the rising rates of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension in his community. Determined to make a change, Kofi embarked on a mission to harness technology…
Madrin Maina Sistema.bio, has extended her biodigester technology solutions into West and Southern Africa to become Africa’s largest biodigester company. Founded in 2010, the company employs and contracts over 2500 people. Sistema.bio has operations in 31 countries with its African footprint initially in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, as well as with the expansion now…
The Cyber Security Authority in Ghana has raised alarm about increasing cases of online blackmail and sextortion. According to the Authority in a public alert dated Wednesday, July 31, 2024, “online blackmail and sextortion cases” were “on the rise” in Ghana. Below is the public alert:
Famous Afrobeats singer, Davido, has launched his own social media application called Chatter. Davido made the announcement in a now trending post on his official X handle on Friday. The musician stated that he co-owns the application with his close friend, Sir Banko. The music icon shared information about Chatter, a social…
Ethel Cofie, renowned tech entrepreneur and founder of Women in Tech Africa, is partnering with Viamo, a global leader in mobile engagement via their 321 service, supported by the Telecel Foundation, to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing leadership and career for professionals in Ghana and Liberia. This partnership will leverage Viamo’s innovative mobile…
The Minister for Communication and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has defended the government’s decision not to auction the newly rolled out 5G network. The government in May 2024, announced a collaboration with active industry players, including Ascend Digital, K-NET, Radisys, Nokia, Tech Mahindra, and other telecommunications companies to roll out 5G in the next six months….
Samsung has announced a new era of AI TVs with the launch of its Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K and OLED TVs at the Unbox & Discover event, with an amazing pre-order offer. Samsung, the Global Number 1 TV brand for 18 years, sets the benchmark for video innovation, with the ultimate embodiment…
Sentech, South Africa’s leading streaming service provider, has unveiled Freevision Play, an innovative over-the-top (OTT) video streaming platform aimed at offering free access to a wide array of local TV and radio channels to residents across the country. First envisioned over a decade ago in April 2013, Freevision Play now fulfills its promise to…
Source: Africa Publicity A cheating British husband is reportedly planning to sue Apple for £5 million after his wife found messages he sent to sex workers even though he had deleted them from his device. Multiple British media reports indicate that the discovery of the messages caused his marriage to end up in a divorce…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (right) handing over digital devices to Opoku Ware Senior High School Source: Africa Publicity A secondary school in Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti Region, Opoku Ware Senior High School, has become Ghana’s first smart school for the public sector. The school attained the status after Ghana’s Vice President and Presidential candidate for…
