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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has signalled his intention to withdraw his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s non-profit arm unless the ChatGPT maker transitions into a for-profit entity, according to a court filing on Wednesday. Musk’s legal team stated…
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Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has initiated a legal review of major contracts inherited from the previous administration, seeking the Attorney General’s advice on their terms,…
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Visa has introduced a groundbreaking feature in South Africa that allows cardholders to add their contactless payment cards to digital wallets with a simple tap on their mobile device. Dubbed Tap to Add Card, this innovation eliminates…
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Chowdeck, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing food delivery startups, has set its sights on Ghana as its first international expansion destination. The company, which has gained significant traction in Nigeria’s competitive delivery space, is…
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Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Sam Nartey George (MP), has underscored the critical role of data synchronisation in driving the country’s digital transformation and fostering economic growth.…
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Mali’s military-led government has introduced new taxes on mobile voice calls and mobile-money withdrawals as part of efforts to raise funds for its ongoing fight against a worsening Islamic insurgency. The move comes as the junta faces…
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MTN Nigeria has officially raised the prices of its internet plans, implementing the 50% tariff increase approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in January. The new pricing structure sees significant adjustments, with some…
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Kenya has rolled out a new regulation requiring foreign smartphone manufacturers and car-tracking device companies to pay a mandatory $1,937 licensing fee to continue selling their products in the country. The move, aimed at curbing the…
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Ghana has emerged as the only African country with fully interoperable multiple instant payment systems (IPS), according to KPMG’s 2024 West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey. The country outperforms regional counterparts…
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T-Mobile US and SpaceX have launched a long-awaited public beta test of their direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service using Starlink satellites. The service is available to all mobile users, including subscribers of rivals AT&T and…
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