In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed the emergence of a powerful new technology that is both fascinating and frightening: deepfakes. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deepfakes allow the creation of realistic audio, video, and images that can make people appear to say or do things...
By Daron ACEMOGLU
It should not have come as such a surprise that US voters were largely unmoved by the Democrats’ warnings that Donald Trump poses a grave threat to American institutions. In a January 2024 Gallup poll, only 28% of Americans (a record low) said that they were satisfied...
By Leonard Maximus Ireneous MENSAH
The Gold for Oil policy, introduced with the noble intention of addressing Ghana's payments deficit, has regrettably exacerbated the environmental and socio-economic crisis fueled by illegal mining, popularly known as "Galamsey." The policy has inadvertently created a gold rush that has emboldened unauthorized mining operations,...
BY Gabriel AMETAME
As Ghana increasingly integrates digital technology into its economy and daily life, robust cybersecurity has never been more critical. The rapid expansion of online services has exposed individuals, businesses, and institutions to a growing array of cyber threats, from phishing scams to sophisticated ransomware attacks.
In 2020 alone,...
By Dame Dr. Mrs. Mary ANANE-MENSAH & Rev’d Professor Samuel OHENEBA-DORNYO
Political elections are part of our modern-day governance structure. The passion and emotional involvement that goes with active participation in the political space is a reality that many can identify with. The political season brings a beehive of activity...
The 6th CEO Breakfast Retreat The CEO Accelerator Programme, the premier leadership development platform for C-Suite leaders, recently hosted its 6th CEO Breakfast Retreat under the theme: ‘Celebrating Excellence in African Hospitality and Leadership’, in partnership with TEMPLE Advisory.
The CEO Accelerator Programme remains a guiding force for transformative leadership,...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) won the 2024 General Election with a landslide victory, a reflection of the trust Ghanaians have placed in them to turn the current poor economic situation around and address systemic challenges in the various sectors.
Sports, especially football, have long been described...
By Lucy Naa Asheley AFUTU
Imagine a young Ghanaian software developer. Let’s call him Kwame. Kwame just launched a groundbreaking AI tool that generates unique pieces of digital artwork. His AI system, after being trained on a vast dataset of traditional Ghanaian art and global trends, produces intricate designs that...
By Peter Martey Agbeko, APR
The issue of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, continues to cast a long shadow over Ghana’s landscape, both physically and metaphorically. Despite countless pledges, national campaigns, and promises of reform, the destructive specter of galamsey persists, eroding the environment, economy, and public trust in equal...
By Afua AMPADUWA
The Bank of Ghana commissioned a new office building recently. The new building was financed and constructed by the Bank at a time when its performance was continuously short of its core mandate.
All-in-all, the construction of the new office building, which is not expected to advance...