London -A new ISP set up in Uganda's remote north and 4G became available in Ghana from a new operator. Neither of these developments involved mobile operators and how they came about may set the pattern of Africa's new roll-outs. Russell Southwood spoke to people at the heart of both initiatives this week.

A multi-stakeholder forum on Accountability Reports in the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, 2011 (Act 815) has taken place in Accra.

The Ghana International Trade Fair is poised to host this year's annual Education Fair in Accra from the 28th of October to the 2nd of November.

A report by the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has called for the application of both the Petroleum Income Tax Law, 1987 (Act 188) and the Internal Revenue Act, 2000 (Act 592) in the oil and gas sector in order to maximise resources.

The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) at the University of Professional Studies (UPS), Accra, will, on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, roll-out its maiden Annual Accountability Summer School programme.

The United States government has launched investigation into crude oil shipments from Saltpond platform, a small oil facility off the coast of Ghana, due to strong suspicion that some of Nigeria's stolen oil may be exported through the facility.

Accra -GHANA'S Cabinet has approved €37 million for the construction of 15 additional polyclinics in the Central and Greater Accra regions.

Accra -Rlg Institute of Technology has deepened its collaboration with Ghanaian government to widen the teaching and learning of information and communication technology (ICT) in basic schools across the country.

Accra -GHANA'S Forestry Commission said it had advanced plans to deploy an electronic wood tracking system to enable the country make the most of its timber resources.

Accra -MISYS, the United Kingdom-based multinational software firm, has urged Ghanaian banks to increase the deployment of electronic banking services to grow their businesses.

Accra -MTN Ghana has held the second youth career fair designed to tackle unemployment in the country.

The Forestry Commission would soon deploy an electronic wood tracking system to reduce human interventions in its operations to help deal with illegal timber, reduce losses and increase revenue to the state.

On 19 August 2014, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana H.E.Sun Baohong met with ACP/Mr.Michael Avadetsi Director of International Relations of Ghana Police Service，and exchanged views on police affairs cooperation, and protection of the legitimate rights of Chinese citizens residing in Ghana.

Fridge magnets, novelty t-shirts and miniature statues were once the souvenirs to bring home from travels. However, in recent years, a 'taste for travel' means that international foods are the top tourist take-aways, according to insight from British Airways.

Weston Capital has launched the first ever sector focused fund, the Weston Oil and Gas Fund (WOGFund), aimed at enhancing the participation of indigenous companies in the oil industry.

PRESIDENT JOHN Dramani Mahama on Tuesday condemned the use of social media by unscrupulous elements to create unnecessary panic on serious national issues. He said the propagation of such negative messages did not only misinform the masses, but also created disaffection between government and members of the public.

Samsung has stepped up the notch in the smart-tablet market with another innovative product, the Galaxy Tab S - their thinnest and lightest tablet ever.

Melcom Group of Companies' subsidiary, Melcom Care Foundation, yesterday presented a cheque of undisclosed amount, IHITACHI 42' LED Digital TV for the winner of Development Journalism and Akai 42 LED Digital TV to support this year's Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) award scheduled for August 30, 2014.

It has been the practice of the Office of Nana Akufo-Addo to ignore the numerous publications made by Dr. Kobina Arthur Kennedy against Nana Akufo-Addo, but the gravity of his latest allegation leaves us with no choice.

"There is a school of thought which seems to suggest that party structures were used to deny the new Chairman and General Secretary oxygen of publicity during the campaign for the executive positions last April, and that the changes ringing in at the Kokomlemle head office in Accra, are all revenge missions. That is one reason why the internecine war in the party is getting that intensive."