The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says payment of pensions to members are not funded by its reserves as reported by some media houses. This follows media reports that SSNIT reserves are being depleted. In responding to the publications, SSNIT assured members that the fund can meet its benefits payment obligations beyond 20236. […] The post Pension payments are not funded
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
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 parents of a Michigan teenager who shot dead four fellow students are due to be sentenced on Tuesday, marking the end of a landmark criminal case. James and Jennifer Crumbley were both found guilty of manslaughter and each face up to 15 years in prison. Jurors found they ignored their son’s mental health needs […] The post James and Jennifer
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
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
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
The concept of who a customer is has more to do with life than the common reference within a business context. Simply put a customer is someone with whom we exchange value. Therefore, in a business sense, we will exchange money for a product or service. A retail store will sell products to its customers […] The post Customer
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has issued a stern warning, declaring its intention to cease accepting Private Health Insurance soon. This decision stems from the National Health Insurance Authority’s failure to regulate Private Insurance Companies, resulting in arrears owed to its members. According to the association, this has resulted in their inability to […] The post Private
Kidney patients undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are urgently appealing to both governmental and non-governmental institutions for assistance in acquiring additional dialysis machines and consumables for the facility. The outpatient department of the renal unit was forced to close down in May 2023 due to financial constraints, resulting in the tragic death […] The post Korle
Examiners in the Bono Region are fuming over repeated delays in receiving their compensation for marking the 2023 West African Examinations Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Despite fulfilling their duties and the subsequent release of results, they remain in limbo, waiting for their rightful remuneration. The examiners assert that this delay in payment has become a recurring […] The post Examiners
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has renewed calls for the inclusion of renal treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This follows growing concerns about the inability of many patients to afford the cost of treatment, prompting calls for tax waivers on dialysis consumables. Speaking to Citi News, the president of the association, […] The post Renal
The Ghana Online Drivers Union (GODU) is threatening a nationwide strike if the Ghana Revenue Authority fails to engage them over the recent introduction of the Vehicle Income Tax (VIT) for ride-hailing drivers. The GRA’s announcement of the new tax, effective January 1, 2024, has sparked outrage among GODU members. They argue that the decision […] The post Ride-hailing
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