Google has agreed to settle a US lawsuit claiming it invaded the privacy of users by tracking them even when they were browsing in “private mode”. The class action sought at least $5bn (£3.9bn) from the world’s go-to search engine and parent company Alphabet. Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in […] The post Google
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The military junta in Burkina Faso, a West African nation struggling to defeat extremist groups, has been forcibly conscripting critics, say human rights organizations.
Newage Agric Solutions Limited, in partnership with evivi rice, has organized a Christmas party for the children of Mepe, one of the worst hit communities of the Akosombo dam spillage, to help them through their trying moments. It was a day of dance, music performances and drama by the kids interspersed with performances from some […] The post Newage
The UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony, the BBC has learned. It comes after neighbouring Venezuela renewed its claim for a disputed part of Guyanese territory that is rich in oil and minerals. The Ministry of Defence confirmed HMS Trent would […] The post Guyana: UK to send
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Parliament has legalized the cultivation and management of cannabis for industrial and commercial purposes. This follows the approval of the Narcotics Control Commission Regulations 2023 which legalizes cannabis with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of 0.3. Hence, in this article, I explore the science behind cannabis for medicinal use and not […] The post Cannabis extends lifespan
AmaliTech, a leading IT training & IT services company in Europe and Africa, celebrated the official opening of their new office in Accra recently. This comes months after they moved into the space and started making an impact on the local community. AmaliTech, which is headquartered in Germany and has offices in Rwanda and Ghana, […] The post AmaliTech’s
Strategic Communication Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa), has this year chosen in place of its annual Praise Jam to make a Praise Offering in support of the Citi FM/Citi TV “OperationRebuild” project in respect of communities affected by the spillage from the Akosombo Dam. The donation in the amount of Thirty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 30,000) […] The post Stratcomm
Strategic Communication Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa), Ghana’s premier communication agency, has held another successful edition of its Brand Reputation Week with a comprehensive communication skills capacity-building clinic and training programme focusing specifically on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). The 2023 Brand Reputation Week, under the theme, “Driving SME Growth Through Strategic Communication”, was held […] The post Stratcomm
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The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi has reaffirmed that Catholic priests cannot bless same-sex marriages or unions. This follows reports of Pope Francis formally permitting Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex unions which has sparked varying opinions on social media. Already, Rev Gyamfi in an interview on Eyewitness News […] The post Priests
Antoinette Kwofie (middle) with her award Chief Finance Officer of MTN Ghana, Antoinette Kwofie, has been awarded the Ultimate Woman in Leadership – Finance Award at the 5th edition Read More... The post Antoinette Kwofie Honoured At Women’s
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
Shalimar Abbiusi The Spokesperson for a new political group calling itself ‘The New Force’, Shalimar Abbiusi, is on the verge of being deported from Ghana for allegedly obtaining a Read More... The post Belgian New Force Girl Faces Deportation appeared first on
A few weeks ago, I was facilitating a leadership training for some executives, and one of my questions to them was: “What do you think is the best way to beautifully end your 2023 and start your year 2024?” Some of the answers from those directors were as below: “Achieving my set targets, earning a […] The post Gratitude – the best way to end 2023 and
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
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has asked Ghanaians to disregard a video in which he said to have described Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as useless. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Dr. Prempeh’s spokesperson, Kofi Abrefa Afena, explained that, his boss made those assertions in 2014 in reaction to the […] The post I
In recognition of excellence and volunteerism, Dr. Abena N. Asomaning, Founder of the Angel-Zoe Foundation, has been awarded for her commitment to the work of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Ghana as a Trustee representing the President of the Republic. The award also recognises her philanthropic work and immense contributions to youth empowerment […] The post
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