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Google Pixel 9a Unveiled
Google Pixel 9a Unveiled Google just dropped the Pixel 9a, and it’s a total glow-up for its mid-range lineup. Ditching the usual… TechCity
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Digital energy – getting the foundation right
Digital energy today refers to the integration of digital technologies into the energy sector to, in turn, enhance efficiency, reliability and sustainability.  In practice, it uses advanced analytics, automation and connectivity to optimise energy production. Taking it another step further, digital energy also comprises sophisticated technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, and AI-driven analytics. It […]
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Strategic CX Outsourcing in Retail: Balancing Operational Efficiency and Brand Integrity
The retail sector continues to navigate tremendous change, with high consumer expectations, constant margin pressure and the need for operational efficiency. In this challenging environment, retailers are increasingly turning to strategic outsourcing partnerships to maintain competitive advantage while managing costs. As a specialist CX outsourcing partner to leading homeware retail groups across the US, Canada, […]
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Google Upgrades Gemini AI with Canvas and Audio Overview
Google Upgrades Gemini AI with Canvas and Audio Overview Google is taking its Gemini AI suite to the next level. With two new features: Canvas and Audio… TechCity
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Electrochem awaits composition of new SEC board to resume listing process on GSE
West Africa’s largest salt production firm, Elctrochem Ghana, has disclosed that the decision by the government to dissolve the board of the Securities and Exchange Commission has stalled its processes to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Briefing the management of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF), during a tour to the production site […]
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Today’s Front pages: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Myjoyonline.com brings you the front pages of the various  newspapers across the country.
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Thaddeus Sory: Kennedy Agyapong’s hail Mary to the judge
When news broke on Tuesday evening that investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas had won a historic amount in damages in a U.S. libel suit against former Ghanaian legislator Kennedy Agyapong, many suggested that Anas received no justice in Ghana.
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Transatlantic Legal Clash: US court’s $18m verdict against Ghanaian ex-MP highlights global defamation complexities
The recent unanimous verdict by an eight-member jury in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey, awarding Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18 million in damages against former Ghanaian Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Agyapong and another, has sent ripples across international legal and political spheres. This ruling, stemming from defamation claims, underscores the increasing complexities of cross-border legal disputes in the digital age.
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Rethinking iOS Notifications: Smarter, More Context-Aware Alerts 
Notifications are one of the most important parts of the iPhone experience. They keep us updated on new  messages, app alerts, and system prompts without having to constantly check our apps. Apple has spent years  refining how notifications work, from introducing granular controls in Settings . Notifications to rolling out  Notification Summary in iOS 15. […]
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GOMYCODE, Woolf University Bring Globally Recognized Software Engineering Master’s Degree to Nigeria
GOMYCODE, Woolf University Bring Globally Recognized Software Engineering Master’s Degree to Nigeria GOMYCODE, a leading technology education provider, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Woolf University, a global collegiate higher… TechCity
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Tamale Kawula: Juveniles under attack (Motor Riding in Tamale)
I relocated from Accra to Tamale in March last year, and one very alarming issue that caught my attention was the riding of motorcycles by juveniles/children which I later realised was the norm here in Tamale. I saw children as young as 12 years riding motorbikes and guess what, some of these children even carried passengers younger than themselves.
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Government to transform fuel stations into EV charging hubs
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has unveiled an ambitious government initiative to repurpose a considerable number of traditional fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) charging centres.
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Trend Micro’s New AI Engine & the Future of BFSI Security
The evolving nature of cyberattacks requires us to constantly adapt our cybersecurity strategies. Traditional methods are insufficient as attackers become more sophisticated. Embracing advanced technologies like AI and machine learning is essential. Trend Micro has launched Trend Cybertron, an AI engine designed to help enterprises proactively manage cyber risk. It predicts and prevents threats across […]
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Let’s adopt responsible, sustainable use of input to mitigate climate change – Agric Ministry
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD), has called for the adoption of responsible and sustainable use of agricultural inputs to mitigate climate change.
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These are the biggest concerns facing teen boys and girls
If you feel like your teen is a mystery, new data may help give you a better look inside their world. While teen boys and girls are facing many of the same issues, including school pressure and mental health concerns, they may need different kinds of support, according to a Pew Research Center Survey published Thursday.
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Ghana’s Beverage Industry Forum debuts to explore global market expansion
The much-anticipated Beverage Industry Forum, organised as part of Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) 2024, is set to take place virtually on March 26, 2025.
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Gov’t disbands 26 Community Mining Schemes with immediate effect
Government has disbanded all Community Mining Schemes with immediate effect.
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Labour Ministry, GIZ Ghana and YEA launch ‘Work Abroad Programme’
The Ministry of Labour, Jobs & Employment, in collaboration with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and GIZ Ghana, has officially launched the Work Abroad Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at providing young Ghanaians with international job opportunities.
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Kwakye Ofosu: GH¢78m allocation to my office is insufficient
The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has raised serious concerns over what he describes as an inadequate budgetary allocation to his office.
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Ghana, Sierra Leone to establish Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation
President John Mahama has held bilateral talks with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, President Dr Julius Maada Bio in Freetown.
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Lands Minister demands fast-track court to punish illegal miners
Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has called for the establishment of a Fast-Track Court dedicated to swiftly prosecuting individuals who engage in illegal mining and environmental destruction.
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John Jinapor engages CSOs in Energy Sector
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has expressed deep concern over the rising debt within Ghana’s energy sector, warning that urgent action is needed to prevent its collapse.
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Leverage existing banks to implement Women’s Bank initiative – ISSER
Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), has called for the leveraging of existing banking infrastructure to establish women’s desks or units to address women’s financial concerns.
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Interior Minister supports Prisons Service with food items
Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Minister for the interior, has donated assorted food items to the Ghana Prisons Service in support of the feeding of inmates in the Ramadan season at the Prisons Headquarters.
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National Apprenticeship Programme to be inclusive and equitable – Osman Ayariga
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has assured Ghanaians that the National Apprenticeship Programme will be implemented equitably, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all.
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Ghana imported ¢6.2bn worth of excavators in 2024 – Lands Minister
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, announced that in 2024, GHS 6.2 billion worth of excavators were imported into Ghana, ranking third in the country’s import bill.
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Success of Women Development Bank requires collaborative efforts – Dr Amoakohene
Dr Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, has stressed the need for all stakeholders to support the government to implement various initiatives aimed at providing financial resources to promote women businesses in the country.
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Government pledges support for rubber industry to thrive
Dr Andy Osei Okrah, the Chief Executive Officer, Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), has assured stakeholders within the rubber sector of government’s commitment to revamping the sector to make it more viable.
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GOIL PLC inaugurates new Board of Directors
Ghana’s indigenous oil marketing company, GOIL PLC, Wednesday inaugurated a new Board of Directors to manage the affairs of the company.
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Gold-for-Oil policy responsible for stable petroleum prices – Hassan Tampuli
The former Deputy Minister for Transport, Hassan Tampuli, has credited the Gold for Oil policy introduced by the previous Nana Akufo-Addo administration for the current stability in petroleum prices.
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Standard Bank projects GDP to hit 5.4%
Ghana’s economy is projected to experience sustained growth in 2025, with GDP projected to expand by 5.4% year-on-year, according to insights shared by the Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group, Jibran Qureishi.
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Fortifying Africa’s Financial Future: BFSI Security Summit Hits Johannesburg in 2025
Banks and insurance companies across Africa face an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks, with ransomware, data breaches, and phishing threatening financial stability and customer trust. In 2020, South Africa’s Experian breach compromised the data of 24 million individuals, exposing vulnerabilities in the sector. More recently, in 2023, the Medusa hacking group targeted the Malian subsidiary of […]
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“AI Threats Top Concerns for 72% of South African Organizations”, Says Mimecast
Mimecast has released its 9th annual State of Human Risk report, drawing on an in-depth global survey of 1,100 IT security and decision-makers, including representatives from South Africa’s private sector. The report highlights key insights into the human risk landscape and provides actionable recommendations to help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture while optimizing budgets. The […]
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AWIT to Celebrate Women’s Day 2025 in Nairobi: A Fest to Showcase Women-Led Innovation, Leadership, and Cultural Heritage
Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Blacks In Technology in USA, UK, Caribbean Islands & Africa Nairobi, Kenya – March 21, 2025 – African Women in Tech (AWIT) is set to host an… The post AWIT to Celebrate Women’s Day 2025 in Nairobi: A Fest to Showcase Women-Led Innovation, Leadership, and Cultural Heritage first appeared on Innov8tiv. AWIT to Celebrate Women’s Day 2025 in Nairobi: A Fest to Showcase Women-Led Innovation, Leadership, and Cultural Heritage Innov8tiv.com
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AI’s Role in Crisis Management for Corporations
Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Blacks In Technology in USA, UK, Caribbean Islands & Africa Source: Pexels.com In the face of unrelenting global challenges, corporations are turning towards Artificial Intelligence to mitigate… The post AI’s Role in Crisis Management for Corporations first appeared on Innov8tiv. AI’s Role in Crisis Management for Corporations Innov8tiv.com
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Airtel Africa Launches AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat SMS Fraud in Nigeria
Airtel Africa has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam alert service in Nigeria, designed to protect subscribers from the increasing issue of spam messages and SMS fraud. This innovative service is automatically activated for all Airtel customers, with no need for additional app downloads, and is accessible to both smartphone and feature phone users. The […] The post Airtel Africa Launches AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat SMS Fraud in Nigeria appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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