Hezbollah and the Israeli army continue to exchange fire across the Israel-Lebanon border. Lebanese state media report that a woman was killed by Israeli strikes in a south Lebanon village early this morning, with fighter jets hitting targets some 20 kilometres from the border. The IDF said it was attacking Hezbollah infrastructure. Meanwhile, Israel said […] The post Lebanese
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A major lesson from the past few years is that technology will continue to drive the growth of almost every sector of the economy. Mobile technology in particular remains a cornerstone, with mobile penetration contributing to the sector’s vibrancy. The proliferation of smartphones has opened up new opportunities for innovation, fostering the growth of mobile […] The post
Liberia has reversed its vote against a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza following a directive by President George Weah. Liberia was the only African nation among the 10 countries that voted against a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza during the vote held on 12 December. Its diplomats who had voted against the motion had lacked the president’s […] The post Liberia to vote for ceasefire appeared
Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause. The court ruled 4-3 that Mr Trump was not an eligible candidate because he had engaged in an insurrection over the US Capitol riot nearly three years ago. The Trump campaign called the […] The post Trump disqualified from 2024
Google will pay out $700m (£550m) and allow more competition on its Play Store after it was accused of using illegal restrictions and overcharging consumers when they buy items in apps. It forms part of an antitrust settlement in the US, ahead of a legal battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games, which accused Google of […] The post Google to pay
At least five people were killed, including a local leader, after suspected rebels from an armed group allied to ISIL (ISIS) attacked an area in western Uganda late on Monday, the area legislator told Reuters on Tuesday. On Monday, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked Kyabandara parish in Kamwenge district in Western Uganda at about […] The post Five people feared
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has instigated transformative shifts across diverse global sectors, encompassing healthcare, finance, education, and governance. AI technologies have progressively assumed a pivotal role in propelling the world’s developmental trajectory. Contrary to common knowledge, AI technologies have a longstanding presence. Since the 1980s, manufacturing plants, particularly those dedicated to automobile […] The post
Sixty-one people, including women and children, have drowned following a shipwreck off Libya, a UN agency has said. The boat originally contained 86 people and left the Libyan shores from Zwara, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). “The central Mediterranean continues to be one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes,” the IOM […] The post 61
Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) said it will begin testing a new feature on its Chrome browser as part of a plan to ban third-party cookies that advertisers use to track consumers. The search giant is set to roll out the feature, called Tracking Protection, on Jan. 4 to 1% of Chrome users globally, that will restrict […] The post Google to test
From L: Ignatius Baffour-Awuah in a handshake with Mensah Kwarko Gyakari as Abdul-Moomin Gbana looks on The Ghana Mines Workers Union (GMWU) has lamented the current non-standard forms of Read More... The post GMWU Demands Change In Non-Standard
Technological transformation in the 21st Century As we find ourselves firmly entrenched in the 21st century, it’s impossible to ignore the profound transformation brought about by the implementation of technological advancements that were once mere figments of imagination in the previous century. The rapid evolution of technology has woven itself into the fabric of our […] The post
The role of technology in the success of small businesses continues to grow exponentially in the digital age. Its proper application facilitates efficient operations, augments productivity and expands market reach. Naturally, technology’s pivotal role creates a reliance that makes small businesses vulnerable to many security threats. This article will explore how outdated software can be […] The post
The European Union (EU) delegation to Ghana has announced the opening of applications for its EU-West Africa Fusion Artist Residency Expo from today until January 3, 2024. The residency expo is being held to bring together artists, including musicians, fashion designers, and visual artists, from Ghana, Togo, Benin, and other EU member states to promote […] The post EU
A former Facebook diversity and inclusion tsar has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4m (£3.1m) from the tech giant to fund her lavish lifestyle. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a global diversity executive at Facebook between 2017 and 2021, syphoned off cash through an “elaborate scheme” involving fake suppliers and cash kickbacks, US prosecutors said. The Atlanta […] The post Former
With Africa’s increasing adoption and use of new technologies, and recent interest in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), experts at the 2023 Data Protection Africa Summit have stressed the need for more efficient data protection and privacy regimes. They joined voices in calling on data controllers, users and processors of personal data to be prudent in […] The post
Meta’s social media app Threads has launched in the European Union, five months after its release in other parts of the world. It debuted to much fanfare as a rival to Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter. But it was not made available in the EU, which has strict rules around data and big tech. Meta […] The post Threads: Meta’s rival to Elon Musk’s X launches
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