36 h. ago West Africa Revives Regional Water Council to Boost Cooperation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-revives-regional-water-council-to-boost-cooperation/Dakar hosted the first extraordinary session of the Sub-Regional Water Resources Consultation Council (CRCRE) this week, uniting ECOWAS and UEMOA states, basin authorities, and civil society groups. The July 10–11 talks focused on accelerating drinking water access, youth training programs, and preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference. Dr. Boluwaji Onabolu of Nigeria’s FEMinWASH was […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-revives-regional-water-council-to-boost-cooperation/

Politics

39 h. ago Ghana’s AI Revolution Takes Flight: Gov’t Launches AI African Labs, Graduates 250 Platinum Trainers to Drive Digital Futur

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/The Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Mohammed Adam Zulfawu, delivered a keynote address on behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at the launch of AI African Labs and the graduation ceremony of Ghana’s second cohort of AI Platinum Trainers.. In his speech, the Sessala West MP emphasized Ghana’s commitment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/

Politics

42 h. ago CSquared Expands Fiber Network to Boost West Africa’s Digital Access

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/A major fiber optic expansion is set to transform digital connectivity across West Africa, bridging coastal and landlocked nations. Pan-African tech firm CSquared announced its cross-border terrestrial backbone now stretches from Abidjan to Monrovia, integrating with existing routes between Accra and Lagos. This infrastructure will link Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries while […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/

Politics

58 h. ago Digital Watchdogs Trained to Shield Journalists from Online Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/iWatch Africa has launched a pioneering initiative to combat digital harassment targeting journalists, training a new monitoring team to track threats across Ghana’s social media landscape. The Online Safety Monitoring Programme equips participants with tools to document abuse in real time using DisinfoEye, a custom-built platform analyzing attacks on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/

Politics

6 d. ago Remittance Costs Triple UN Target in Africa, IMF Pushes Digital Fix

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remittance-costs-triple-un-target-in-africa-imf-pushes-digital-fix/Families across Sub-Saharan Africa lose billions to steep remittance fees, with costs averaging 8.5% per transfer nearly triple the UN’s 3% target. The International Monetary Fund’s Deputy Managing Director Bo Li calls this “unacceptable,” citing opaque pricing and slow processing times that slash critical funds for households relying on diaspora support. Why does sending money […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remittance-costs-triple-un-target-in-africa-imf-pushes-digital-fix/

Events

6 d. ago Africa gathers in Ghana for landmark Digital Assets Summit in September

Promark Elite Ltd, a Ghana-UK-based consultancy and events and strategic communications company, will host the inaugural Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) this September in Accra.

Politics

7 d. ago Afreximbank Pushes Fintech to Untangle Central Africa’s Trade Payment Knots

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-pushes-fintech-to-untangle-central-africas-trade-payment-knots/African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is doubling down on efforts to streamline cross-border trade across Central Africa, convening senior bankers in Douala this week to advance its digital payment platform, AfPAY. Over 50 executives from regional banks attended the high-level workshop, focusing on integrating the trade settlement system and tightening compliance to cut transaction costs and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-pushes-fintech-to-untangle-central-africas-trade-payment-knots/

Economics

7 d. ago Backbase and African Banker launch landmark report on the future of digital banking in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/backbase-and-african-banker-launch-landmark-report-on-the-future-of-digital-banking-in-africa/LONDON, United Kingdom, 8 August 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, in partnership with the African Banker magazine, has launched the inaugural report in the Africa Digital Banking Experience Series 2025, a timely publication that explores the transformation of banking across the continent in an age of hyper-personalisation, AI integration, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/backbase-and-african-banker-launch-landmark-report-on-the-future-of-digital-banking-in-africa/

Politics

8 d. ago Unleashing L&D Potential the Power of Imagination in Learning and Development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, William Jackson, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unleashing-ld-potential-the-power-of-imagination-in-learning-and-development/The world stands at a pivotal moment in its continued embracing digital tools and growing digital history.  Brimming with youthful energy and untapped potential that has yet to be shared. To truly harness this power and transform continents like Africa and regions like the UAE into Superpowers of thought leadership, digital innovation, unfiltered and unharnessed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, William Jackson, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unleashing-ld-potential-the-power-of-imagination-in-learning-and-development/

Politics

8 d. ago NITA launches ICT week to leverage Ghana as a digital hub in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nita-launches-ict-week-to-leverage-ghana-as-a-digital-hub-in-africa/The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) as part of its effort to leverage Ghana to become digitally competitive and a leading ICT trade hub has launched its 2025 national ICT week celebration set to commerce from 25th to 29th August 2025 in Accra. The week-long event is on the theme “Ghana as Africa’s Digital Trade […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nita-launches-ict-week-to-leverage-ghana-as-a-digital-hub-in-africa/

Politics

8 d. ago ACDT honoured with two Prestigious Awards at CYSEC Africa 2025

The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) has been honoured with a prestigious award at the CYSEC Africa 2025 Conference for its outstanding contribution as a knowledge Partner.

Events

8 d. ago Visa Launches Fifth Africa Fintech Accelerator Amid Cohort Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/visa-launches-fifth-africa-fintech-accelerator-amid-cohort-expansion/Visa has opened applications for the fifth edition of its Africa Fintech Accelerator, a 12-week virtual program designed to scale African startups driving digital transformation. Market-ready fintechs or those with viable products must apply by August 15 to access mentorship, tailored training, and investor exposure culminating in a Demo Day. The announcement coincides with Visa […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/visa-launches-fifth-africa-fintech-accelerator-amid-cohort-expansion/

Politics

1 week ago Libyan Islamic Bank modernizes consumer banking services with Backbase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/libyan-islamic-bank-modernizes-consumer-banking-services-with-backbase-2/Backbase and Libyan Islamic Bank go live with a seamless new platform, bringing digital-first banking to Libyan customers. TRIPOLI, Libya, 5 August 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Backbase, the global leader in AI-powered banking technology, today announced the recent successful platform launch of Libyan Islamic Bank (LIB), one of the country’s fastest-growing financial institutions. This achievement represents […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/libyan-islamic-bank-modernizes-consumer-banking-services-with-backbase-2/

Politics

1 week ago Logistics Marketplace Launches to Streamline Health Supply Chains in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/logistics-marketplace-launches-to-streamline-health-supply-chains-in-africa/A groundbreaking digital platform designed to transform health and humanitarian supply chains across Africa and underserved markets has officially launched. The Logistics Marketplace, conceived by Global Fund advisor Scott Dubin and powered by Logixity, centralizes logistics provider discovery and procurement processes for governments, aid organizations, manufacturers, and distributors. This free SaaS platform tackles chronic inefficiencies […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/logistics-marketplace-launches-to-streamline-health-supply-chains-in-africa/

Sport

1 week ago Global CS Education Grows as Africa Grapples With Infrastructure Gaps

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-cs-education-grows-as-africa-grapples-with-infrastructure-gaps/Computer science education is expanding rapidly worldwide, with two-thirds of countries now offering or planning K-12 programs doubling since 2019 yet Africa faces significant implementation barriers due to infrastructure deficits, according to Stanford University’s 2025 AI Index report. While Africa and Latin America show the strongest policy momentum for integrating digital skills into national curricula, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-cs-education-grows-as-africa-grapples-with-infrastructure-gaps/

Politics

3 w. ago Blu Penguin and Network International partner to power Mobile Money payments across Africa

Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has announced a collaboration with Blu Penguin, a Ghana-based fintech and mobile money aggregator.

Economics

3 w. ago African Lawmakers Prioritize Digital Policy for US$6.5B Health Market

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-lawmakers-prioritize-digital-policy-for-us6-5b-health-market/Lawmakers from across Africa have committed to strengthening legislative frameworks for digital technologies during the inaugural Africa Digital Parliamentary Summit in Lusaka. Convened by the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), African Population Health Research Center (APHRC), GSMA, and Zambian government, the July 2025 summit focused on AI, data governance, digital health, and smart manufacturing. Draft projections presented […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-lawmakers-prioritize-digital-policy-for-us6-5b-health-market/

Economics