Category: TECHNOLOGY
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National ID to solve ‘chaotic’ data system – MTN CEO
Telecom operators have intensified calls for the implementation of a National Identification System. Its implementation is expected to create easier and simpler ways to manage data of all Ghanaians. The telecom operators argue that the challenge of not having a proper national ID system in Ghana makes it difficult to generate revenue internally. Commenting on…
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Ghana partners Huawei for strategic ICT partnership
Ghana and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic ICT cooperation between Huawei and Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Ghana. As a result, Huawei will serve as the strategic ICT partner of the Ghanaian government and leverage on the company’s rich global ICT experience to boost ICT development, transfer ICT…
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#CitiBizFestival: All set for The Innovation Summit tomorrow
One of the highlight events of the Citi Business Festival—The Innovation Summit comes off tomorrow at the Labadi Beach Hotel at 6:30pm. The Innovation Summit is a conversation on how to create value for the business community through innovation. It will feature a panel of industry practices, discussing how to generate business successes through innovation.…
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Motorola, MTN launch Moto Z phone
Lenovo, through its subsidiary, Motorola Mobility, has unveiled in Ghana its latest mobile device, the Moto Z, in partnership with MTN Ghana. Powerful and beautiful, the Moto Z is taking a stand against incremental innovation in the premium smartphone category. Moto Z is the world’s thinnest premium smartphone and is compatible with the all new…
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GRA to sell off Vodafone assets within 14 days over tax default
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has served notice that it will be compelled to sell off the assets of National Communications Backbone Company (NCBC) within the next fourteen days should the company fail to provide proof to benefit from capital gains tax reliefs. The NCBC, which is a subsidiary of Vodafone Ghana is reported to…
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Digital for Inclusion program launched
A collaborative initiative between Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and Zeepay Ghana Limited, a Digital Financial Services Company, has launched the Digital for Inclusion (D4I) program. D4I was developed to improve the digital economy through interconnection. This partnership…
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Ex NCA Board Member denies involvement in ‘fraudulent’ deal
A former Board Member of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr. Nana Owusu-Ensaw, has denied any involvement in the payment of monies to his former colleagues, in the supposed fraudulent $6 million contract between the National Communications Authority (NCA), and Infraloks Development Limited. Some former officials on the NCA Board including the Chairman, Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie;…
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Genevieve Basigha wins 2017 MTN Heroes of Change
Genevieve Basigha has been named as the winner for the 2017 edition of MTN’s Heroes of Change. The speech and hearing impaired lady, beat off competition from nine other finalists to win the coveted award. Genevieve has established a special school at Obuasi to assist deaf and dumb children with education emerged winner of the…
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Work with telcos to implement mobile interoperability- Govt told
Government has been advised to work with telecom operators if the deadline for achieving the mobile interoperability will be met. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during the recent Policy Summit said government is working to ensure the country implement interoperability by November this year. Speaking to Citi Business News on the matter, Digital Financial Services…
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Q & A with CEO of Vodafone Ghana – Yolanda Zoleka Cuba
Vodafone Ghana named Yolanda Zoleka Cuba as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 1st May 2016. Yolanda joined Vodafone in 2014 and was the Strategy and New Business Director for Vodacom Group prior to her appointment. Also, she had worked as Executive Director, Strategy & Business Support at South African Breweries Limited (‘SAB’) and…