Category: TECHNOLOGY
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COVID-19: Technology Chamber urges gov’t to develop digital response strategy to prevent spread
The Ghana Chamber of Technology, which comprises technology-related companies operating at the country, has asked government to develop and implement a comprehensive digital response strategy to manage the impact of COVID-19 on the continuity of business and government operations. There’s a ban for the next four weeks on all public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals,…
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GhIPSS’ role in payment system space must be properly defined – MTN Mobile Money Manager
The General Manager of Mobile Money Limited, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, Eli Hini, says the role of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems, GhiPSS in the country’s payment system has to be properly defined. According to Mr. Hini, there is a lack of clarity regarding what functions GhIPSS performs especially with the passage…
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BoG extends minimum capital requirement deadline for providers of payment services to Dec. 2020
The Head of Payment Systems Department at the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Settor Amediku, has announced an extension to the deadline for payment service providers to meet the central bank’s minimum capital requirement. The central bank had initially given Mobile Money Operators a June 2020 deadline to meet the new minimum capital requirement of GH¢20…
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Ghanaian digital entrepreneur Ivy Barley joins Microsoft
Young Ghanaian digital entrepreneur Ivy Barley has joined Tech-giant, Microsoft as a program manager. Barley is the co-founder and CEO of Developers in Vogue, an organization helping women embrace the tech industry. Her organization which she would still continue to manage has trained and equipped thousands of women in Africa with digital skills. Developers in…
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Payment Systems Advisory C’ttee a potential game changer – Technology Chamber CEO
The Ghana Technology Chamber, an organization that comprises various financial technology firms and other technology companies, has expressed confidence in the ability of the newly constituted 8-member Payment Systems Advisory Committee to transform the country’s payment ecosystem. The Committee, chaired by the Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, is a creation of the Payment…
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Hot sales: The new Huawei nova 5T sells out under four hours
The newly-launched Huawei nova 5T got sold out across the country within four hours of its release, just like the Huawei Y9s. Huawei customers and enthusiasts all over the country rushed to authorize Huawei dealer shops near them to purchase the much-talked-about Huawei nova 5T. According to customers who thronged Huawei shops across the country,…
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Telcos commend BoG’s efforts in driving digitalization agenda
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Engineer Ken Ashigbey, says the Payment System Advisory Committee recently inaugurated by the Bank of Ghana will contribute significantly to the government’s digitalization agenda. Speaking on the sidelines of the Committee’s inauguration, Ing. Ashigbey touted the efforts by the central bank to provide a leadership…
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Huawei nova 5T with 5AI cameras and a solid performance now available in Ghana
The latest addition to the growing list of Huawei’s smartphone family, Huawei nova 5T is now officially available in Ghana. After treating Ghanaians to an amazing pre-order gifts worth more than GHC800, smartphone enthusiasts can now have their Huawei nova 5T. Huawei has updated its youthful and fan-favorite nova series with a brand new device…
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BoG commits to strengthen oversight of payment systems to drive financial inclusion
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, says the central bank will continue to strengthen its regulatory oversight on digital payment platforms in its bid to drive financial inclusion. Dr. Addison, speaking at the inauguration of the Payment Systems Advisory Committee, said the bank is committed to enhancing the gains made in the…
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Check out 5 top global business events cancelled over Coronavirus fears
The outbreak of the deadly coronavirus since late last year has sent the business community into a state of panic with major business events gatherings canceled over health and safety concerns for participants and more importantly host countries. At the last count, there are 88 countries or territories that have reported cases of the novel…