To bridge the country’s yawning technology usage gap, government is committing US$2.6million to establish innovation centres across the country – seeking to equip about 3,000 Ghanaians with digital literacy skills by next year.
The deputy Communications and Digitalisation Minister, Ama Pomaa Boateng, made this known during the 2023 World Telecommunication...
as NCA celebrates WTISD 2023
Government is committing US$2.6million to establish innovation centres across the country to equip about 3,000 Ghanaians with digital literacy by next year.
With this, government hopes to further bridge the country’s yawning technology usage gap, says deputy Communications and Digitalisation Minister, Ama Pomaa Boateng.
Ms. Pomaa...
emphasizing ethics and responsibility in AI development and deployment
AIDEC Digital on Thursday, May 4, 2023, hosted the first seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI), in its ultra-modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence at AIDEC Plaza, East Legon, Accra, Ghana. This seminar was titled ‘Machine Learning and Practicing Ethical...
…Analytics using AI for anti-financial crime processes in banks
The financial services industry faces a significant challenge in preventing money laundering due to manual, repetitive and data-intensive tasks that are ineffective. AI has the potential to enable a quantum leap in AML and provide a means to scale and adapt...
Research is unquestionably fundamental to the development of any society. It contributes to scientific knowledge and economic development, and it can be used to solve significant societal issues. While the traditional image of research has been that of the universities, research has always been conducted by different actors and...
ATC Ghana has invested US$ 1.5 billion to support and deepen digital penetration across the country since its incorporation in 2011, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Yahaya Yunusu, has disclosed.
Internet or digital penetration rate in the country stood at 68.2 per cent of the total population at the start...
The Head of Business Enablement at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Marian Amartey, has urged banks and fintechs to build their partnerships on a trust and open-minded approach.
In their quest to build synergies, achieve growth and sustainability, she said the two must work collectively in an open and transparent manner. This...
The Bank of Ghana's First Deputy Governor, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has provided insights into Ghana's eCedi pilot, emphasising its potential to enhance financial inclusion and drive economic growth.
BoG initiated the pilot in 2022, exploring both online and offline versions of the retail central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Ghana has been...
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) is expected to further engage players and stakeholders in the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem to address challenges associated with the implementation of its accreditation and licencing regime.
The authority earlier this year announced plans to licence Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs) and give accreditation to Cybersecurity Establishments...
Science and Technology have been seen as the preserve of males, and females have historically been side-lined in the quest for education, especially in these fields. A lot of efforts have been made to correct this anomaly, including the inception of the Girls in ICT Day by the International...