Ghana Launches National Space Policy
Ghana has launched a groundbreaking Space Science Policy aimed at harnessing space technology to propel national development. The policy, approved by Cabinet in March 2022, is set to coordinate Ghana’s…
Canada bans TikTok from operating in the country
On Wednesday, Canada ordered the dissolution of the Chinese-owned TikTok business operating in the country, citing national security concerns. However, the government clarified that it is not blocking Canadians from…
Google introduces Twi voice search, expanding digital access for Ghanaian speakers
Google has announced that Twi, one of the most widely spoken languages in Ghana, is now available on Google Voice Search, Gboard’s talk-to-type feature, and Google Translate’s voice input. This…
Thus is how much you will pay to use Elon Musk’s Starlink in Ghana
Starlink has launched its long-awaited internet service in Ghana, providing high-speed, low-latency connections that have the potential to revolutionize how Ghanaians access the internet for learning and work. Starlink’s technology…
Ghana approves Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service, operations to start end of August
Ghana is set to launch Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service by the end of August 2024 The move comes after the National Communications Authority (NCA) completed all necessary administrative and…
Data prices likely to reduce by end of 2024 – NCA
The National Communication Authority (NCA) has assured the public that data prices will decrease by the last quarter of the year, addressing concerns over high data costs and poor services.…
Meta removes 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria over ‘sextortion’ scams
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it had removed about 63,000 accounts in Nigeria that attempted to engage in financial sexual extortion scams mostly aimed at adult men in the United…
Meta expands monetization features for content creators in Ghana
In a significant move aimed at empowering content creators in Ghana, Meta has announced the expansion of its monetization features. This development was communicated to the Ministry of Information by…
Ghanaians to earn locally for content on Facebook
Sade Dada, the Public Policy Manager for Anglophone West Africa at Meta (formerly Facebook), has announced monetising expanded features for content creators in Ghana. As part of this initiative, creators…
TikTok faces fresh US pressure over child privacy
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to the Department of Justice (DOJ) over potential violations of children’s privacy.…
