For the tens of thousands of asylum seekers in Britain, a new law brings the possibility of deportation to central Africa closer. We asked how it was affecting them.
Founder of Movement for Change Alan Kyerematen has invited the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the launch of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change at UPSA on 17th April, 2024. The Movement for Change (M4C) led by Alan Kyerematen, and the National Interest Movement (NIM), led by Dr. Abu Sakara Foster recently announced the conclusion […] The post Alan invites NPP to
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge in tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS cases. The supplies which include antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients and mosquito nets for pregnant women have […] The post Cases
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
By Senyo DEY The Internet enables communication, essential to the efficient management of business, the smooth administration of governments and improved organisation for individual users. Technologies of the camera, film, radio, telephone, and television are now altered or entirely replaced with faster and more dynamic media. This technology on your smartphone or computer, allows more […] The post
The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) KNUST chapter has launched a research fund to enhance and promote the research interests of its graduate students. The fund will support graduates in their quest to solve societal problems through research. Highlighting the challenges graduate researchers go through, the 31st GRASAG, KNUST president, Felix Kofi Adusei mentioned […] The post KNUST-GRASAG
By Amanda KPORWOFA Ghana, like many developing countries, is dealing with brain drain, a phenomenon where highly skilled professionals and academics leave the country to seek opportunities overseas. According to a report from the Diaspora Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the World Bank estimates that there are 1.7 million […] The post The
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has stated that the global shift towards sustainable energy sources is putting National Oil Companies (NOCs) under significant pressure. According to PIAC, factors such as climate change awareness, energy security needs, and advancements in renewable technologies, are challenging the traditional oil and gas industry. PIAC in its latest […] The post Energy
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana has called for a review of the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) allocation framework. The SDRs is an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement the official reserves of its member countries. ISSER proposed that allocations under SDRs, an international […] The post
On Thursday, March 14, Ghana and other West African countries experienced a disruption in internet services, one of which has never occurred. The post Internet disruption: Check out faulty Submarine cables which have occurred in Ghana in the last 10 years first appeared on 3News.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has expanded its satellite licensing regime to include recent broadband satellite services, according to the Director General at NCA, Dr. Joe Anokye. At a media briefing on Sunday, March 24, to update the country on the recent internet disruptions occasioned by the undersea cable cuts, Mr. Anokye indicated that the […] The post NCA
Bayobab Group, a subsidiary of MTN Group, has successfully restored its operations, recovering over three terabits per second (Tbps) of capacity across the world to bolster network connectivity. A statement from MTN Group dated March 19 said, “Bayobab’s ecosystem facilitates secure and scalable global traffic within Africa and the rest of the world, serving 19 […] The post Undersea
…Causes, Challenges & Recommendations By Desmond O. APPIAH Last week, some countries across West and Central Africa, and some parts of Southern Africa suffered internet outages causing major disruption in internet services. The disruption, which began on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, is attributed to damage in multiple undersea cables that carry internet traffic. The exact […] The post Internet
The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has described the recent internet disruptions as a blessing in disguise for Ghana. She explains that though it triggered widespread frustration among Ghanaians, it highlighted the need for the government to focus on providing the needed infrastructure to reduce possible disruptions in the telecommunications sector. Mrs Owusu-Ekuful […] The post Recent
Technology Analyst, Maximus Ametorgoh, has expressed concern over the country’s handling of the recent internet disruptions. He pointed out that the situation is causing financial losses for both the telecommunications networks and their subscribers. Since Thursday, March 14, Mobile Network Operations (MNOs) have been disrupted, resulting in many Ghanaians being left without internet connections. In […] The post Ghana
The Obamas recently released an eye-opening film on Netflix called Leave the World Behind. There’s nothing particularly noteworthy about this film, except that it sparked thousands of TikTok conversations on its topic. For example, would America be prepared if outside forces removed its whole networked communications system, including the internet, radio, television, and banking communication […] The post Why
1. What is the cause of the network outage? On Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 7:43 GMT, we experienced a fault on the MainOne network. Preliminary findings and further investigations revealed that the fault occurred due to an external incident that resulted in a cut on our submarine cable system, in the Atlantic Ocean offshore […] The post Under sea cable cut: All questions answered first appeared on
By Prof. Samuel Lartey In the annals of human progress, each epoch witnesses the emergence of tools and technologies that redefine societal structures, from transportation and agriculture to administration and education. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this evolutionary march, particularly in the domains of education, research, and development. While some view […] The post
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […] The post
Albert Antwi-Boasiako, CSA Director General Ghana is set to mark the annual celebration of the Africa Safer Internet Day (ASID) under the theme “Empowering Minds, Protecting Rights: Creating a Read More... The post CSA Calls For Stakeholder
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