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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will, from November 3, 2025, begin accepting applications for digital credit service provider licences, in a move to regulate the country’s fast-growing mobile-based lending sector. In a statement, the central bank…
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Google is back in federal court this week, battling US antitrust enforcers over whether it should be forced to sell part of its multibillion-dollar online advertising business. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) and a coalition of states…
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MultiChoice Group has appointed David Mignot as its new Chief Executive Officer following the completion of its acquisition by France’s Groupe Canal+, marking a new era for the JSE-listed pay-television giant. Mignot takes over from…
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The Minister of Communications, Sam George, has granted a one-week extension to the stakeholder committee tasked with reviewing DStv subscription pricing in Ghana. The committee, inaugurated on September 8, 2025, was initially expected to…
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Professor Nii Narku Quaynor, the engineer credited with pioneering the internet in Ghana, has urged policymakers and service providers to prioritise internet penetration as the most effective way to drive down the high cost of data in the…
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The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda and former Deputy Health Minister, Hon. Alexander Kwesi Acquah, has asserted that the current government is running the country on the ideas and policies of former Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr…
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MTN Ghana has officially launched DigiFest 2025, a month-long festival celebrating digital innovation, creativity, and opportunity. DigiFest is designed to showcase MTN’s digital product suite, deepen customer engagement, and reinforce…
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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has reassured Ghanaians that its current focus on premium registration services does not mean that mass registration has been scrapped. According to the Head of Corporate Affairs, Williams…
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South Africa is set to revolutionise its immigration processes by phasing out paper-based visa applications and introducing a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. The announcement was made on Thursday by Home Affairs Minister…
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Google has announced plans to establish four new “connectivity hubs” across Africa to strengthen internet access and drive down connectivity costs. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Google Africa CEO Alex Okosi said the hubs will serve as landing…
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