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Students are building a bushfire-fighting robot - but can it protect vulnerable farming communities?

Telecel Foundation's DigiTech Academy cohort 3 nears graduation, with students across five regions showcasing robotics, coding, and digital solutions. In Jirapa, a team is finalizing a robot designed to detect and combat bushfires - hinting at the real-world impact of the program.

Despite a wealth of data, Africa struggles to convert it into effective decisions-a challenge highlighted by recent events.

At the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology's 50th anniversary, BigData Ghana CEO Baffoe challenged Africa to leverage its abundant

As Ghana's digital economy expands, the debate over digital trust intensifies-but what evidence truly helps consumers choose reliable services?

Ghana's digital economy faces a growing challenge in consumer trust as more financial activities shift to online platforms. This raises critical

A Ghana-led AI platform just earned global recognition - but what problem is it solving?

Three Ghanaian tech entrepreneurs are making waves with their AI governance platform. Their innovative solution addresses urgent issues in modern artificial intelligence - but what does this mean for the future of AI?

Accra is positioning itself as a hub for AI innovation, but can a 48-hour hackathon truly transform Africa's ambitious AI plans into tangible

Ghana is hosting a continental AI hackathon in Accra, bringing together over 200 young innovators from across Africa. This initiative aims to bridge

Online blackmail of kids is up - is Ghana doing enough to protect them?

Ghana is seeing an increase in online crimes against children, including blackmail and the sharing of indecent images. Other countries are responding with legislation to protect children online- but where does Ghana stand?

As Ghana's MoMo transactions hit GH¢3 trillion, experts warn that weak defenses and low public awareness are fueling a

As Ghana's MoMo transactions hit GH¢3 trillion, experts warn that weak defenses and low public awareness are fueling a massive surge in digital

A major U.S. loan targets Africa's telecom market - but what does it mean for Huawei's dominance?

The Trump administration is lending nearly $100 million to Africell, Africa's only American-owned telecoms firm, to counter Huawei's expansion.

NITA is under fire for ICT fees. Are they protecting consumers or overstepping?

NITA is defending its regulatory mandate concerning fees and accreditation for ICT companies- a move that follows allegations of unlawfully implementing provisions of a proposed law. The agency insists it's operating within existing laws, but public debate continues to grow - raising questions about the future of digital regulation.

Ghana's 5G rollout faces a new development as the NCA adjusts its application timeline and guidelines, prompting questions about the implications

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has extended the deadline for applications for key spectrum licences that will support the rollout of 5G

Parts of Accra experienced MTN service disruptions- but the reason might surprise you.

MTN Ghana subscribers in parts of Greater Accra experienced service disruptions- impacting both voice and data. The NCA is closely monitoring the situation and working to ensure full restoration of services- but what caused the outage?

Ghana's digital future is taking a major step forward, but who will lead the charge in the competitive 5G market?

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has invited applications for entities interested in operating a 5G network in Ghana. This move signals a

MTN outbids rivals for key spectrum, but what happens next in the 5G race?

MTN Ghana placed the top bid for 700MHz spectrum in an NCA auction. The outcome in other frequency bands remains uncertain.

The government has big plans for the future of technology in Ghana - and a bold deadline to meet.

Sam George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has spoken about the government's plans. The initiative is expected to accelerate Ghana's digital transformation agenda - but what does that mean for the average Ghanaian?

ISOC Ghana has initiated a crucial outreach in the Ashanti Region- what vital digital safety skills are they imparting to students and communities?

The Internet Society Ghana Chapter (ISOC Ghana) has launched its National Online Safety Outreach in the Ashanti Region, aiming to promote

Authorities have made arrests related to AI-generated videos of President Mahama - but what was the purpose?

Ghana's Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has apprehended 11 individuals, including foreign nationals, amidst allegations of creating deepfake videos impersonating President Mahama. The suspects allegedly leveraged these videos - but to what end?

While technology can secure systems from hackers, a critical vulnerability remains that even advanced security cannot fully address.

The Bank of Ghana's Head of Fintech and Innovation, Elhanan Owureku Asare, addressed the limitations of technology in preventing digital fraud. He

The government is set to modernize rural telephony networks across Ghana, a move that could transform digital access in remote areas.

Ghana's government plans to upgrade all Rural Telephony Project sites to 4G capability, aiming to enhance digital services in underserved