Category: TECHNOLOGY
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Airtel, Tigo sign agreement to seal merger
Millicom International Cellular SA and Bharti Airtel parent companies of Tigo and Airtel in Ghana have officially announced their merger in Ghana. The merger between the two will push the new entity to the number two spot of leading telecom operators in Ghana, after Vodafone which is at number two and MTN, which is the…
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Build values to ensure success of businesses- Yaw Nsarkoh
The Executive Vice President of Unilever Mr. Yaw Nsarkoh has advised business leaders to build accurate values in order to ensure successful business growth development. According to him, building the right values which include diversifying and staying focused on the purpose of an organization is the main key to any thriving business. “Build the right…
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First Black online market launched in UK
Black owned businesses across the world will henceforth have access to a wider market for their wares, especially in Europe. It follows the launch of the First UK Black Business Marketplace, called Densu Online. The lack of platforms for Black businesses in the UK has partly limited their exposure and prospects for expansion. But the…
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Participants of Heritage Caravan to go cashless with Vodafone Cash
Vodafone has joined the list of partners for Citi FM’s ‘Heritage Caravan Reloaded’. The company comes on board with its flagship product, ‘Vodafone Cash’ that encourages cashless transactions. The product among others allows Vodafone customers to transfer money to both onnet and x-net ones. In addition, customers are entitled to a daily debit amount of…
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New whatsapp feature attracts mixed reactions on social media
A new whatsapp feature has sparked a lot of debate on social media, with majority of users expressing unhappiness with the new feature. However, Technology operators believe the new app will help in data penetration as well as business operators across board. Citi Business News’ checks revealed that there have been mixed reactions across board…
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Tigo & Airtel complete merger talks
Citi Business News has learnt telecom operators; Airtel and Tigo, have completed merger talks to make the two companies one entity in Ghana. The talks which commenced last year were finalized early this year-2017, with persons familiar with the move asserting, that an announcement on the completion will be made soon. It still remains unclear…
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3 busted for stealing Glo back-up batteries at cell sites
Three persons, who have been using a supposed state protocol vehicle to steal from cell sites belonging to telecommunication companies, have been arrested by the Police at Obuasi junction in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region. The 3 men aged between 25 and 35, have been vandalizing cell sites of telecommunication companies, stealing…
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The Growing Threat of Email Scams to your Business [Article]
Overview Today’s digital frontier can be very much likened to the old days of the Wild West. In this present era identified by the ubiquitous nature of the Internet, cybercriminals are calling the shots; blazing new trails of increasing sophistication in cybercrime and profiting unscrupulously off the backs of unsuspecting victims who rarely know what…
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Uche Ofodile appointed Africa Regional head for Facebook’s Express Wifi
The former Chief Marketing Officer of Vodafone Ghana Uche Ofodile, has been appointed by Facebook as its Regional Head, Africa for Express Wi-Fi. Prior to taking over this position Uche Ofodile was the CEO of Tigo DRC. Her key role at her new position – Express Wi-Fi will be to help expand connectivity to underserved…
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Telecom operators kick against tax on mobile money
Telecom operators have strongly opposed any attempt by the government to tax mobile money services in the country. They argue that the move will be shooting down government’s efforts at achieving a cashlite economy. The Head of Mobile Money at MTN Ghana, Eli Hini speaking to Citi Business News on the matter said, “I think…