The Parliamentary Select Committee on Information and Communications, led by its Chairman, Hon. Bandim Lamangin Abed-Nego (MP for Bunkpurugu) paid a working visit to the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC). During the visit, the Administrator of GIFEC, Mr. Tanko Rashid-Computer, made a detailed presentation on the flagship Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion...

Africa’s AI talent is growing rapidly, but the infrastructure to support it must grow in tandem. That’s why a cornerstone of this announcement is the launch of the AI Community Centre in Accra, a first-of-its-kind space for AI learning, experimentation, and collaboration in Africa. The Centre will host training sessions, community events, and workshops focused...

Youth in AI has inaugurated a pioneering AI research lab at Google’s Accra campus, empowering young Africans to develop artificial intelligence solutions for continental challenges. The facility, launched during a ceremony with students and tech leaders, will focus on climate, healthcare, and agriculture innovations through youth-led projects. Vice President Adiza Alhassan emphasized accessibility: “We empower...

Cybersecurity expert David Gyedu has highlighted the critical role of strong passwords in protecting personal data online, warning that weak passwords are a primary entry point for cybercriminals. In an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show, themed “Unpacking Cloud Security Complications, Data Protection, and the Encryption Imperative,” Gyedu explained the risks users face when relying on...

The Minister for Communication Sam George says his outfit is committed to ensuring schools and students in the country acquire the latest knowledge and innovation in digital literacy and hard ware equipment to rub shoulders with counterparts in the developed world. According to him such a task will not be limited to mainstream education but...

Microsoft reportedly isn’t too keen on OpenAI offering discounts on its enterprise-grade solutions Microsoft has been OpenAI’s key investor, having invested billions in the AI giant over the years. However, according to a report by The Information, this relationship is starting to get rocky. This comes as OpenAI is offering major discounts on the enterprise...

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has announced changes to data bundle offerings by major telecommunications operators in Ghana, effective July 1, 2025.  The announcement, made during a press briefing at the Ministry’s Complex in Accra, follows extensive engagements with the CEOs of AirtelTigo, Telecel Ghana Limited, and Scancom...

Nigerian software developer, Sapphire Egemasi, known as the “Tech Queen,” is currently in federal custody in the United States, facing serious charges related to a widespread internet fraud and money laundering operation. U.S. prosecutors allege that 28-year-old Egemasi was part of a syndicate that defrauded several American government institutions out of millions of dollars. Egemasi was...

Apple appealed a European Union order requiring it to make devices like the iPhone and iPad more compatible with products offered by rival companies, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Monday. The European Commission, the EU’s antitrust watchdog, has been pressuring Apple to improve the “interoperability” of its iOS operating system in order to...