Category: TECHNOLOGY
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MTN Group ranked Africa’s top telecoms brand
MTN has been awarded the most valuable telecom brand in Africa in a recent annual report by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation consultancy. The report stated that MTN’s brand value was boosted by a solid overall performance for the year, despite challenging economic conditions and regulatory challenges in some markets. Brand finance also…
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COVID-19: Gov’t gives MTN, Vodafone free spectrum for 3 months to meet data needs
The Government of Ghana has provided extra spectrum to Vodafone and MTN Ghana amid the increased pressure on bandwidth following the spike in data usage in the wake of the novel Coronavirus. This follows the sudden increase in data usage due to the Coronavirus-induced lockdown of parts of the country which has compelled a lot…
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Use the Huawei Watch GT 2 to keep fit and monitor your health while at home
You might not be leaving the house to go to work or to hit the gym, not to worry, with the Huawei Watch GT 2, home workouts and health monitoring go hand-in-hand. Not only are you open to tracking all your workouts complete with rich data, but you can also keep track of how well…
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Huawei P40 Pro Hands-on review: Exquisite design, robust 5G performance and Huawei’s biggest camera sensor
Huawei’s P series are reputed for its innovative designs and powerful camera features, making it one of the most exciting launches from the brand. We got our hands on the HUAWEI P40 Pro and here is what we think: A power packed device in an attractive body with a robust 5G performance and an Ultra…
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There is no link between 5G and COVID-19 – NCA assures Ghanaians
The National Communications Authority (NCA), has urged the public to ignore reports linking the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to the 5G technology network. According to the Authority, “there is absolutely no link between 5G technology and COVID-19.” A statement issued by the Authority noted that, “The National Communications Authority (NCA) has taken note of recent widespread…
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GSS, Vodafone and Flowminder acquire data on movement of people during COVID-19 lockdown
The Ghana Statistical Service, (GSS) Vodafone Ghana, and the Flowminder Foundation, are using innovative data science techniques to support the government’s response against COVID-19. The long-standing Data For Good partnership by the three organizations, has enabled the production of rapid mobility estimates using anonymised and aggregated mobile phone data to support the government’s interventions against…
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Huawei devices help you maximize your productivity as you work from home
Are you working from home right now, but not able to bring your productivity levels back to how it was at work? Well, working from home might sound fun, but it does come with its share of challenges. Keeping away from distractions, not being able to stop, finding the right space or even having the…
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Assibey-Yeboah advocates MoMo transfers to vulnerable Ghanaians hit by COVID-19
The Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah, is advocating for a collaborative system between government and telecommunication providers to make cash transfers to the most vulnerable segments in the society as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic worsens. His call comes of the back of concerns by some telecommunication providers about the rise…
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Create your own home-entertainment with the HUAWEI Nova 5T
When it comes to a smartphone, everyone has a list of the same key features. Be it camera or display or sometimes even additional accessories, each of these are well-known by many of us and these are the things we look out for when buying a new device. However, the HUAWEI nova 5T, Huawei’s latest…
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‘Use data responsibly; avoid videos during peak hours’- Telcos urge consumers
To ensure the fair, responsible and rational use of telecommunications networks and the internet, as the novel Coronavirus continues to spread, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) is urging the public to adopt responsible internet etiquette and avoid the use of online entertainment services during digital traffic rush-hours, that is between 9:00am and 11:00am and…