55 h. ago Government to deploy 60,000 surveillance cameras nationwide to tackle cybercrime

Government is expanding the use of technology and infrastructure to strengthen national security, including the deployment of 60,000 additional surveillance cameras across the country, President John Dramani Mahama has said.

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62 h. ago DVLA Assures Public New Registration System Retains Current Procedures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dvla-assures-public-new-registration-system-retains-current-procedures/The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has assured the public that its 2026 vehicle registration system will enhance national security and traceability without complicating existing procedures. The technology driven licence plates represent the primary change while registration steps remain unchanged. Addressing stakeholders at an engagement in Ho, Kwasi Bona Otuo Srebour, Deputy Director for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dvla-assures-public-new-registration-system-retains-current-procedures/

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4 d. ago Fresh SIM Registration Set For 2026 Amid Data Integrity Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-sim-registration-set-for-2026-amid-data-integrity-concerns/Accra, December 2025 — Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced that a new nationwide SIM registration exercise will begin in the first quarter of 2026. He argued that the previous registration under the former administration was invalid, citing weak biometric verification and a lack of legal backing. George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-sim-registration-set-for-2026-amid-data-integrity-concerns/

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4 d. ago GSPD calls for national commitment to assistive technology to advance inclusion for persons with disabilities

The Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSPD) has urged national attention on the crucial role of Assistive Technology (AT) in improving the lives, independence, and societal participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the country.

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6 d. ago Deputy Chief Urges Teachers Monitor Students Digital Environment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-chief-urges-teachers-monitor-students-digital-environment/Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has urged teachers and school authorities to actively monitor the digital environment surrounding students while integrating digital literacy into classroom instruction. Speaking on behalf of First Lady Lordina Mahama at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School’s 79th Speech and Prize Giving Day on Saturday, November 22, 2025, the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-chief-urges-teachers-monitor-students-digital-environment/

Society

9 d. ago Government pushes for philanthropy framework, hails Seidu Agongo’s impact

The government has called for a national legal framework to coordinate philanthropic efforts and align them with Ghana’s development priorities, citing the growing influence of private giving. Speaking at the 2025 Ghana Philanthropy Conference organised by STAR-Ghana Foundation, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo said Ghana can mobilise significant domestic resources if philanthropy is structured and scaled to benefit more from voluntary donations of people like Alhaji Seidu Agongo.

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9 d. ago Deputy Chief of Staff Calls for Digital Responsibility at Aburi Girls School Anniversary

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-chief-of-staff-calls-for-digital-responsibility-at-aburi-girls-school-anniversary/Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo delivered a keynote address focused on discipline, digital ethics, and academic excellence during Aburi Girls’ Senior High School’s 79th Speech and Prize Giving Day celebration on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event featured cultural performances, exhibitions, new house naming ceremonies, and prize presentations as the institution commemorated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-chief-of-staff-calls-for-digital-responsibility-at-aburi-girls-school-anniversary/

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1 week ago Mahama Urges Africa to Strengthen Financial Management Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-africa-to-strengthen-financial-management-systems/President John Dramani Mahama has urged African nations to strengthen public financial management (PFM) systems and embrace technology driven accountability to sustain economic growth, citing Ghana’s recent debt crisis as a cautionary example. Speaking at the third African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) Conference in Accra on November 25, 2025, Mahama cited Ghana’s default on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-africa-to-strengthen-financial-management-systems/

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1 week ago UAE Pledges One Billion Dollars for African AI Infrastructure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uae-pledges-one-billion-dollars-for-african-ai-infrastructure/The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a one billion dollar investment to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and services across Africa, marking one of the largest technology commitments to the continent from a Gulf nation. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, led the UAE delegation at the Group of 20 (G20) meeting in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uae-pledges-one-billion-dollars-for-african-ai-infrastructure/

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1 week ago AOMC to COMAC: Rebrand sparks new era of leadership, innovation and industry impact

The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), formerly the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC), was established in 2003 as the umbrella body for petroleum marketing operators in Ghana.

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2 w. ago aYo Ghana and CEO shine at the 7th NTCA securing 4 major honours

aYo Ghana has once again demonstrated its leadership in digital microinsurance after sweeping four top honours at the 7th National Technology and Communications Awards (NTCA).

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2 w. ago Deputy Chief of Staff leads call for innovation at rebranded National Technology & Communications Awards

Ghana’s top technology and communications leaders were celebrated at the 7th National Technology and Communications Awards (NTCA), held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Accra Marriott Hotel. Formerly the National Communications Awards, the event has been rebranded to the National Technology and Communications Awards to reflect its broader focus on digital innovation and Ghana’s […]

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3 w. ago Comsys Ghana wins 8 honours at 7th National Technology and Communications Awards

Comsys Ghana Limited received eight awards at the 7th National Technology and Communications Awards (NTCA), emerging as one of the most recognised companies at this year’s ceremony. The event, which recognises excellence and innovation within Ghana’s technology, telecommunications, and communications sectors, took place in Accra over the weekend.

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3 w. ago Telecel Ghana sweeps 9 awards at 7th National Tech & Comms Awards

Telecel Ghana emerged as the most decorated telecom operator at the 7th National Technology and Communications Awards (NTCAs), securing nine wins across leadership, customer experience, technology, marketing and social impact categories.

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3 w. ago Dr. Gideon Boako calls for national geological survey to curb illegal mining

Member of Parliament for Tano North and alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Dr. Gideon Boako, has called for a comprehensive national geological survey to identify mineral-rich zones and reduce the widespread illegal mining activities known locally as galamsey. Speaking at the closing session of the maiden College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) International Sustainability Conference on the theme “Sustainability through Social Inclusion, Business Innovations and Global Trends”, Dr. Boako said the absence of clear geological mapping contributes to the indiscriminate digging of land across the country.

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3 w. ago Deputy Chief of Staff urges African CFOs to balance profit with purpose

The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Africa’s financial leaders to build a continent “where profit coexists with purpose, and risks become catalysts for innovation.”

Economics

4 w. ago Ghana Representative Joins Continental Tech Bootcamp in Kigali

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-representative-joins-continental-tech-bootcamp-in-kigali/Young women from across Africa gathered in Rwanda’s capital this October to develop solutions addressing continental challenges through artificial intelligence. The Ms. Geek Africa 2025 competition brought together innovators aged 13 to 21, with Ghana’s Bubune Biana Bottozah representing the nation. Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Rwanda organised the event alongside Smart Africa […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-representative-joins-continental-tech-bootcamp-in-kigali/

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