18.4% of Ghanaians Paid Bribes in 2024 to Access Public Services – GSS Report
A recent report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that 18.4% of Ghanaians who interacted with public officials in 2024 admitted to paying bribes, primarily in cash, to access…
Ghana-UAE Sign $1 Billion Deal to Build Africa’s Largest AI and Technology Hub
ACCRA, Ghana — In a game-changing move for Africa’s digital future, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a $1 billion agreement to construct Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence…
South Africa’s Starlink Policy Change Sparks Debate on Foreign Tech Inclusion
South Africa’s draft ICT policy amendments, which propose alternative compliance models to Black ownership rules, have ignited public debate amid speculation it favors Elon Musk’s Starlink. The proposed framework introduces…
SmartSwitch Botswana brings financial inclusion to thousands of food grant recipients
At the heart of the offering is a secure, biometric-enabled smart card platform designed for the unbanked and underbanked SmartSwitch Botswana is redefining financial inclusion with a biometric-enabled smart card…
DStv Operator MultiChoice Launches Anti-Piracy Crackdown in Malawi with First Raid and Arrests
Lilongwe, Malawi – MultiChoice, in partnership with the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA), has launched a new anti-piracy initiative aimed at protecting the country’s creative economy and digital safety. The…
Telecel Ghana Launches NextGen Graduate Program to Boost Tech Careers in Africa
Deadline for Applications: June 8, 2025 Young graduates across Africa now have an exciting opportunity to kickstart their careers in the technology industry, as Telecel Ghana officially opens applications for…
Abidjan – AfDB Invests $100 Million in Arise IIP to Accelerate Africa’s Smart Industrial Zones
Funding to support tech-enabled Special Economic Zones and agro-industrial transformation across multiple African nations In a move that strengthens Africa’s push toward industrial self-reliance and tech-enabled economic growth, the African…
Hyatt to Expand African Footprint by 50% by 2030, Signaling a Boost for Smart Tourism and Tech-Enabled Hospitality
Major hotel group eyes key African cities as hubs for innovation-driven hospitality and business travel In a strategic move that underscores the growing synergy between technology, travel, and infrastructure across…
Ecobank named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance Awards
Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo also named Best Banks in their respective countries Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading private pan-African financial services Group which has unrivalled African expertise, is delighted to…
Applications Now Open for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Pretoria
Pan-African opportunity offers fully funded undergraduate, honours, and master’s studies in South Africa The University of Pretoria (UP), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has officially opened applications for its…