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Alan invites NPP to the launch of Alliance for Revolutionary Change
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 […]
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International
Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud
It was the most spectacular trial ever held in Vietnam, befitting one of the greatest bank frauds the world has ever seen. Behind the stately yellow portico of the colonial-era courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City, a 67-year-old Vietnamese property developer was sentenced to death on Thursday for looting one of the country’s largest banks […]
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Features
Submarine cables and internet connectivity
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 […]
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Load-shedding timetable: ‘I am disappointed in the Energy Minister’ – Bawa
A member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament and MP for the Bongo constituency, Edward Abambire Bawa, has expressed disappointment over the comments made by Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Premspeh. The Energy Minister, whilst responding to reporters on the current state of power supply in the country and the calls for a load-shedding […]
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Business
Energy transition affecting operations of National Oil Companies – PIAC
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 […]
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News
NCA expands licensing portfolio to include broadband satellite services – Joe Anokye
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 […]
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Telecom
Undersea cable cut: MTN Group restores 100% network connectivity globally
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 […]
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Columnist
Internet service disruption
…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 […]
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Recent internet disruptions a blessing in disguise – Ursula
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 […]
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Ghana hasn’t handled internet disruptions well – Technology Analyst
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 […]
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Opinion
Why is Ghana not prepared for a system crash?
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 […]
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Under sea cable cut: All questions answered
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 […]
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Minority rejects $450m loan deal; demands withdrawal of $449m tax waiver
The Minority in Parliament has strongly objected to two loan agreements currently under consideration by the legislative body. The government is seeking parliamentary approval for a $300 million loan from the World Bank to fund the First Resilient Recovery Development Policy and an additional $150 million for the ongoing Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development […]
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Banking and Finance
Total value of secured loans dips significantly by 54.5%
The value of loans granted by financial institutions fell by 54.9 % in the last quarter of 2023. The total amount of secured loans registered by banks and Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs) stood at almost GH¢5.9 billion compared to the GH¢13.2 billion in the same period of 2022. This huge decline of GH¢7 billion in […]
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General News
CSA Calls For Stakeholder Collaboration For Safer Internet
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
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General
Odorkor ‘1’ KG and primary school receives support from ASA Savings and Loans
In an initiative to improve teaching and learning at the basic school level, ASA Savings and Loans Limited through it Odorkor Branch has presented some infrastructure needs to the Odorkor ‘1’ KG and Primary School in the Ablekuma North Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The team led by the Area Manager of the company, […]
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