By Patience Eyram ALORKORBU As Ghana marches towards progress and development, its educational system emerges as a pivotal force in cultivating tomorrow's leaders and trailblazers. Yet, in this era of digital advancement, it confronts a fresh array of hurdles, particularly in preserving the confidentiality of sensitive data and fortifying the security...
To position Ghana as a leading force in blockchain utilisation, development and talent cultivation to address pressing societal needs, Eric Annan - alongside a dedicated founding team - embarked on a transformative journey to establish the Blockchain Builders Association of Ghana (BBAG). In just under seven months, BBAG has achieved...
Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, and Kenya are benefiting from a South Korean developmental initiative as a swift response to the danger over food security in Africa by helping these countries to increase rice production and reduce their reliance on imports. Known as the K-Ricebelt project, it is...
By: Kwaku APPIAH-ADU (PhD) & Derrydean DADZIE   Starting from approximately 5 am on Thursday, 14th March 2024, West African nations, Ghana included, received a stark reminder that internet connectivity is not just a convenience but a necessity. It is the bedrock of our modern society and a foundation for...
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has underscored the indispensability of digitalisation in the advancement of Ghana’s justice system. Dr. Bawumia spoke at the launch of ‘LEADing Justice’, which stands for the Chief Justice's vision framework, presented by Her Ladyship Justice Margaret Torkonoo in Accra. He mentioned that digitalisation, which is...
By Kizito CUDJOE Kenya's President Dr. William Samoei Ruto is championing the integration of technology into the trade strategy of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to enhance intra-continental trade. Mr. Ruto, speaking during a high-profile visit to the AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra, urged stakeholders to harness the...
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In the fight against infectious diseases, vaccines stand as one of public health's most powerful tools. Yet, the challenge of vaccine hesitancy, particularly within minority communities, poses a significant barrier to achieving widespread immunisation and herd immunity. Amid this challenge, an innovative solution has emerged:...
By Kwami AHIABENU ll Innovations thrive at the speed of interactive communication. Previously, most FinTech services were positioned in various silos; this is based on historical antecedents of banking where various banking services were intentionally built to be independent for several good reasons, including security concerns. Change took place, and systems...
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO President of Academic City University College, Professor Fred McBagonluri, has emphasised the necessity for the formulation of a national strategy on artificial intelligence (AI), urging the government to prioritise its development alongside efforts to regulate cyberspace. According to him, there are numerous areas associated with AI and...
By  Kafui Amanfu As we celebrate the 7th anniversary of the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH), and appreciating women in March, this article discusses and promotes female inclusivity and empowerment. As the drive for social equality grows, female inclusion has become more important than ever, particularly in the technology space....