Takoradi Technical University (TTU) has officially launched the maiden edition of its Technology and Innovation Fair 2023. Themed ‘Think smart, be innovative and create wealth’, the four-day fair seeks to provide a platform for students and staff of the university to showcase innovative ideas to make the world a better...
In recent years, social media has become a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. With over 6.60 million active social media users in Ghana and over 23.05 million internet users, it's no surprise that SMEs are increasingly using social media...
After launching the TECH4ALL initiative at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona four years ago, Huawei and its partners shared the latest insights and practices on how technology is enabling digital inclusion and sustainability at a media roundtable on Day 1 of MWC Barcelona 2023. “All of our efforts with the...
Owing to the growth prospects of tech-focused start-ups, they will increasingly remain an investment bright spot, Vice President responsible for Legal and Strategy at the Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, Richard Nunekpeku, has observed. Despite estimates by management consultant Mckinsey and Company that Ghanaian fintech revenues could reach US$18.6-billion by...
The summer of 1956 saw the inception of Artificial Intelligence through a conference dubbed: ‘Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence’. Led by John McCarthy, an American computer and cognitive scientist and other technophiles, this gathering broke fresh grounds for a whole new era of data science. With the complexities...
As the world continues to evolve and digital advancements shape the way we live, work and learn, the demand for digital skills and competencies grows ever stronger. The global economy is rapidly shifting toward a digital-based model, and this trend is reflected in Africa, where the mobile and Internet industries...
The Huawei Green ICT Summit has held in Barcelona, Spain. Peng Song, President of ICT Strategy & Marketing of Huawei, delivered a keynote speech entitled "Green & Development, Choosing Not to Choose". Peng pointed out that An AI Big Bang is underway. AI brings new benefits and opportunities to operators....
The Bank of Ghana has been named RegTech of the Year at the Ghana FinTech Awards 2022 for its efforts in promoting responsible innovation in the financial services sector. The Bank of Ghana was recognised for its consistency in formulating appropriate regulations to support new and innovative service offerings...
Affordable and universal Internet access is key to Africa's growth and development, Communication and Digitalisation Minister Ursula Owusu-EKuful has said. “Connectivity is essential and we need to work on making it more affordable; we can’t leave anyone behind and we need to look at a mix of new technology to...
It’s no secret that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are key to economic growth and job creation - a fact that rings true worldwide but especially so in developing markets. Ghana, for exam ple, boasts between one and two million SMEs which employ 80% of the workforce and account...

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