The winners of the inaugural Accra Mobility Prediction Hackathon, organized by Zindi Africa and powered by Yango Group, a global technology company specializing in daily services, have been revealed. The event took place at The University of Ghana, Legon Campus on November 23rd, 2024. Over 200 data science students and technology enthusiasts participated, both in … The post YANGO

Huawei is seeing less consumer excitement in China for its newly launched Mate 70 smartphone, which could impact the Chinese tech giant’s overall shipments for the year to benefit Apple (AAPL.O), and other Chinese brands, brokerage Jefferies said. Jefferies said in a note published on Thursday that its observation of online discussions after the Mate 70 … The post Huawei sees

Software testers hired by Australia’s government to determine how to enforce the world’s first national teen social media ban have worked on defence and election contracts but will use another experience to guide their study: wrangling their own children online. “We’re all parents of kids of various ages and we’re definitely aware of all the little tricks … The post After

Australians reacted on Friday with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16 that the government says is world-leading, but which tech giants like TikTok argue could push young people to “darker corners of the internet”. Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday after an emotive … The post Australia’s under-16

 Mr Alan Kyerematen, the lead­er of the Afrafranto Alliance and presidential candidate of the Movement for Change, has declared that the women and youth of Ghana will be the decisive force behind his historic victory on Decem­ber 7. Speaking to a crowd during a campaign tour at the Dome Market in Accra, he attributed his … The post Women, youth will make me President of Ghana

 The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga East, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has assured the people of the area that the defunct Zuarungu meat factory will be revived if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumes power after the 2024 general election. He said the factory had been captured in the party’s manifesto, and the presidential … The post Defunct

 Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its Senate approved the world’s strictest laws. The ban – which will not take effect for at least 12 months – could see tech companies fined up to A$50m ($32.5m; £25.7m) if they don’t comply. Prime Minister Anthony Alba­nese says the legislation is needed … The post Australian Senate approves

 The world gets a first look inside a resplendent new Notre-Dame on Friday, as France’s President Emmanuel Macron conducts a televised tour to mark the cathe­dral’s imminent re-opening. Five-and-a-half years after the devastating fire of 2019, Paris’s Gothic jewel has been rescued, renovated and refurbished – of­fering visitors what promises to be a breathtaking visual … The post Notre-Dame

 At least 113 people are missing, and at least 15 people are known to have died after a landslide in east­ern Uganda, the police say. The landslides triggered by heavy rainfall affected multiple villages in the Bulambuli district, about 280 km (178 miles) from the capital Kampala. A rescue operation is underway after at least … The post At least 113 people missing after Uganda landslide

The European Union (EU) has presented specialised security equipment to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) as part of its efforts to enhance the country’s border security pro­tection programme. They included 10 motorbikes, three laptops and two desktop computers. The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Irchad Razaaly, who made the presentation, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to … The post EU presents security

 Political parties and their presiden­tial candidates contesting the Decem­ber 7 elections have signed a peace pact to ensure peaceful polls. The parties and their candidates committed to maintain peace before, during, and after the polls. The Electoral Commission (EC) urged all political parties to accept the results of the upcoming elections. The EC Chairperson, Jean … The post Ahead

 It is good news that a Yutong bus carrying 1,800 ammunitions has been intercepted at the Customs barrier at Binguri in the Binduri District of the Upper East Re­gion, by the Bawku Divisional Police Command. However, it is bad news that some people continuously attempt to send weapons and their ammunitions to the Bawku enclave, … The post Let’s contain myopic interests in Bawku conflict

BudgIT Ghana, a civic-tech group driving accountability, transparency, and active cit­izenship for equitable governance, has embarked on with nationwide impactful community engagements to empower the citizens with the skills, information and knowledge to hold duty bearers accountable for efficient service delivery. This follows the launch of an accountability tool called TRAC­KA, an online platform where … The post BudgIT

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has unveiled the country’s Digital Economy and Policy Strategy to guide its digital evolution. Dubbed: ‘Ghana Digital Econ­omy Policy and Strategy 2024’ the new document seeks to address the opportunities and the direc­tion for the country’s emerging digital economy. It will also help leverage digital technologies to foster economic … The post Communications

The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced two persons to 30 years’ imprisonment, for robbing a banker of her vehicle and money at East Legon Christian Centre. Peter Amuzu, also known as Master Pee, and Isaac Brena Esh­un, aka Young, earlier denied the charges of conspiracy and robbery. When the matter was called, the accused, through … The post 2 jailed 30 years for