Category: TECHNOLOGY
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Ban on cryptocurrency still in force – Finance Ministry warns
The government has reiterated its ban on the use of cryptocurrency in all transactions, saying that all financial institutions in the country have been directed not to engage in crypto transactions. Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, made the announcement when he answered questions on the floor of Parliament. “The…
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#CitiBusinessFestival: Go digital to increase customer reach – Businesses told
Businesses have been urged to review their business models to meet the changing needs of customers. This will help them to maximize opportunities and remain sustainable in the digital economy. Claude Agyen-Asamoah, Head of Payments & Digital Commercialization at Absa Bank made the remarks on the on-air series of the Citi Business Festival while urging…
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#CitiBusinessFestival: Trust ecosystem needed to minimize e-commerce fraud – Benedict Bentil
Senior Manager, Enterprise Marketing and Portfolio Management at MTN Ghana, Benedict Bentil believes a robust trust ecosystem is crucial for a smooth operationalization of the e-commerce industry in Ghana. For him, cyber fraud is a disincentive to the growth of the e-commerce space hence, online business managers must devise measures to safeguard customers against fraud…
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Citi Business Festival: Forum on Digital Economy comes off today
The first forum of the Citi Business Festival 2023 will be held today, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, on the topic, ‘Reimagining the Digital Economy.’ Today’s live TV forum will focus on reimagining the digital economy as seasoned panelists explore the possibilities for businesses in the fourth industrial revolution. The two-hour in-depth conversation will be heavy…
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Citi Business Festival: 8 pillars of digital economy by TechGulf’s CEO
There is a strong push for businesses to leverage digital technologies to conduct business. Beyond using the internet for buying and selling, marketing, and other activities, optimal utilization of the necessary tech tools in the face of the growing digital economy will improve business operations. This was the central theme of the June 5 edition…
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Cyber Security Authority mandate critical to country’s development – Joseph Cudjoe
The Minister for Public Enterprises, Hon. Joseph Cudjoe has indicated that the increasing rate of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure across the globe make the mandate of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) the most vital institution of the State given the current direction to digitalise all sectors of the economy. According to him, the CSA is…
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MTN shareholders given choice to convert dividend or take cash
Telecommunications Giant, MTN Ghana has secured approval to give shareholders the option to receive their final dividend payment of GHS0.124 per share for the 12-month period ended 31 December 2022, in cash or shares. The new method which was approved at the company’s fifth Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 30th May, 2023, through a…
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Ghana gets $300 million from US to build first-of-its-kind data center
Ghana is set to receive $300 from the United States government as part of the International Finance Corporation (DFC) for African countries. The sum is a private investment to help construct Accra’s first-of-its-kind data center. Ghana is a beneficiary of the facility because of the renewed investor confidence in the economy following the approval of…
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Telcoms industry players urged to partner government to promote clean energy transition
Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications is urging players within the space to collaborate with government to promote clean energy transitions. The Chamber maintains that an accelerated energy transition across the country will ensure the telecommunication industry remains sustainable and resilient. The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications , Dr. Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey who…
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Dominion University To Partner With USA Organisations To Set Up Centre Of Excellence For Artificial Intelligence
Dominion University College, a private institution located in Accra, has unveiled plans to create a Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to equip young men and women with IT and business skills, and to help reduce youth and women unemployment in the country. In collaboration with renowned US-based organizations, the centre will provide practical…