Category: TECHNOLOGY
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Samsung unveils one billion colour TV in Ghana
Samsung Electronics Company Limited has launched its new premium TV model series QLED TV 2017 as part of enhancing innovative ideas as well as championing innovation. The new QLED TV among other things delivers the best picture quality as a result of the new metal Quantum Dot material and enhances one’s living space with added…
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GhIPSS to pilot mobile money interoperability in September
The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) has disclosed to Citi Business News it has advanced processes of meeting the November deadline for mobile money interoperability. The CEO of GhIPSS, Archie Hesse says his outfit has already finalized the systems specification awaiting the completion of other requirements by the various mobile money agents. According…
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Moneygram awards loyal customers in 60th anniversary promo
MoneyGram has presented the final three cars for the just ended MoneyGram Ghana @ 60 Promotion to elated winners at the final prize presentation ceremony held in Accra. Mrs Love Donkor, Mavis Agyeman & Korpo Kollie Kpehe could not hide their joy when they received brand new Suzuki Alto vehicles from MoneyGram and partner agents.…
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Innovators ready to partner govt
Some players in the technology sector have hinted of plans to partner government in its agenda to develop the economy through tech and innovation. According to them, government can tap into their experience and ideas on how best to channel the necessary resources in the right areas to help solve some of the socio economic…
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Vodafone pays 30% of tax arrears to GRA
The National Communications Backbone Company (NCBC), a subsidiary of Vodafone, has paid 30% of its debt to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Officials of the GRA confirmed this to Citi Business News. “The National Communications Backbone Company raised issues concerning the tax audit that was conducted and in conformity with the tax law, they were…
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Vodafone Ghana launches Vodafone Black
Telecommunication company, Vodafone Ghana has launched its new product, the Vodafone Black for its executive clients. Speaking at the launch in Accra, the CEO of Vodafone Ghana, Yolanda Cuba explained that the product is designed to give maximum comfort to “high clients” of Vodafone. “Over the years, I have come to realize how critical it…
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Govt to triple allocation to innovation – President
President Akufo Addo has announced the establishment of a technology commercialization unit to harmonise the collaboration between industry and academia to promote science and innovation in Ghana. In addition, he has disclosed of efforts to triple the allocation to research within the medium to long term to drive growth of innovation in Ghana. The President…
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I’ll not block access to information – President
President Akufo Addo has stated that his administration will run a very transparent government, where access to information will not be cumbersome. According to him, his government will make data from specific sectors available to the public. Even though government has expressed commitment to pass the right to information bill, it is yet to come…
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MTN wins 10 awards at GITTA, CEO voted best in the industry
Telecommunication company-MTN Ghana, has won ten awards at the 7th Ghana Information Technology and Telecommunication Awards (GITTA) organized in Accra. The company was adjudged winners in the categories of Customer Experience, CSR Company of the year, Mobile Money Service of the year, 4G/LTE Provider of the Year, and Cloud Service Provider of the Year as well…
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Telcos must merge for 4G spectrum – Chaalabi
Telecom Analyst, Fouad Chaalabi has backed calls for telecom operators to consolidate to acquire the second 4G license being offered by government. “I think this is the best way of doing it but it depends on the two. You know merger is like a marriage so you need to find your better match,” he said.…