As the novel COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage economies, its full toll on agriculture is yet to be reckoned more fully. The restrictions on movement and the limited social interactions will strain livelihoods and the agricultural supply chain as access to inputs and extension support services by the already vulnerable...
The Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) is confident that local innovations can help slow down spread of novel coronavirus in the country. This follows certification of the first-ever locally made automatic disinfection device.
The device, manufactured by ATCL Construction and Engineering - a Tema-based firm, uses alcohol-based disinfectants recommended by the...
The origin of the phrase ‘innovate or die’ is a matter of some dispute. Peter Drucker famously declared it, though others may have shared in its coinage. But whatever its genesis, the sentiment is now widespread: stay ahead of the pace of change, or you're toast!
Organisations in African that...
Ghana Link Network Services has taken note of current debates on the Integrated Customs Management Systems ICUMS, which some also refer to as UNIPASS Ghana. But first, we want to put it on record that this new all-in-one Customs management solution is government-owned - as the Ghana Revenue Authority,...
The Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched the Integrated ICT System that automates all the operations of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) in the country.
He said this is an information technology solution that will address payment and the settlement challenges of MASLOC and bring an air of...
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the way we do things; pushing all of us toward a more digital society and placing the ball squarely in the Millennials’ court.
The Global Millennial Survey published by Delloite in 2019 had some key concerns that every serious business entity must ponder...
In June 2018, Huawei released the all-scenario smart life strategy: simplified as ‘1+8+N’, ‘1’ refers to the smartphones that users frequently use on a daily basis, while ‘8’ includes wearables, headphones, PCs, tablets, speakers, glasses, vehicle-mounted devices, and Huawei Vision. Those are non-smartphone products which are frequently used in...
The Ghana Association of Bankers has described the decision by the Ghana Interbank Payments and Settlement System’s (GhIPPS) to end the waiving of fees it charged on services including Mobile Money Interoperability (MMI), GhIPSS Instant Pay (GIP) and ACH Direct Credit as unilateral and bad for the image of...
Npontu Technologies has launched its multi-channel self-service customer engagement platform for USSD, SMS, Bulk Email and social media posting & analysis.
Described as Deywuro, the multichannel platform allows the user to send millions of SMS and emails with secure sender IDs. According to a statement from Npontu, with its targeted...
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Seasons and times will compel many to chart unknown waters, others out of curiosity and necessity. Regardless of the trigger, having an online presence and brand has become a must-have in this age.
More so, the pandemic has propelled and created a sense of urgency to digitize.
Over...