During a Ministerial session held at the 24th World Petroleum Congress on September 18, 2023, with the theme “Energy Transition and Its Implications for National Development,” the speaker discussed the challenges facing the energy transition conversation. These challenges include limited technological capabilities, low productivity, weak capital markets, and high input costs.   Furthermore, the speaker […]

Anthropic, an AI startup, recently unveiled its latest major model, Claude 2. This new model showcases significant improvements across vital benchmarks, such as coding, math, and reasoning skills, while reducing harmful outputs. Unlike its predecessor, Claude 2 is more widely accessible in its second iteration. To make it more accessible, Anthropic has launched a beta-test […]

According to a prominent Chinese trade policy adviser, China’s imposition of export controls on metals used in semiconductors is just the beginning. This move comes as Beijing intensifies its technological rivalry with Washington, particularly in anticipation of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s upcoming visit. Investors reacted by driving up the shares of Chinese metals companies […]

Scancom PLC, the company behind MTN Ghana, recently informed its customers via SMS that there would be an increase in Mobile Money withdrawal fees starting from July 1. The new fee structure included a fixed rate of GH₵20 for transactions exceeding GH¢2,000 and a 1% charge for transactions below GH¢2,000. This announcement was met with […]

Meta has revealed plans to develop a text-based social network directly competing with Twitter. This new platform, currently being worked on by Meta’s team, aims to allow users to follow the duplicate accounts they already follow on Instagram, Meta’s popular image-sharing app. The platform may enable users to import their followers from decentralized platforms like […]

Several Members of Parliament have expressed their concerns and urged for the implementation of legislation to govern the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the nation. Artificial Intelligence tools are software applications that utilize algorithms based on AI to perform specific tasks and tackle various challenges. These AI tools are applied in numerous industries such […]

Benedict Bentil, the Senior Manager for Enterprise Marketing and Portfolio Management at MTN Ghana, highlighted the importance of carefully harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). During a discussion on the Citi Business Festival aired on Citi TV on June 6, Mr. Bentil acknowledged the efficiency-enhancing capabilities of AI while emphasizing the risks associated with […]

At WWDC, Apple finally revealed its highly expected AR headset, introducing the Apple Vision Pro. What sets the Apple Vision Pro apart from its competitors is its unique ability to allow users to see the eyes of people around them through the device. This feature adds a touch of humanity to the headset instead of […]

Ghana is poised to receive a financial boost of $300 million from the United States government through the International Finance Corporation (DFC) initiative aimed at supporting African countries. This private investment will be utilized in constructing Accra’s groundbreaking data center. The selection of Ghana as a recipient of this facility stems from the renewed investor […]

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications is calling on industry players to collaborate with the government to advance the adoption of clean energy solutions. According to the Chamber, a swift transition to clean energy throughout the country is crucial to ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the telecommunications sector. During the 21st knowledge forum on “Empowering […]