35 h. ago Otumfuo–Newmont AI for youth center launched in Sankore, Ahafo Region

The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, in partnership with Newmont, has officially commissioned the Otumfuo Newmont AI for Youth Center in Sankore the fourth of six Smart Labs being rolled out across Ghana to expand access to cutting-edge digital and future-ready education.

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7 d. ago Biometric ID Systems Blocking Millions from Essential Services Across Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/biometric-id-systems-blocking-millions-from-essential-services-across-africa/Millions of Africans cannot access fundamental rights and essential services as governments impose biometric digital identification systems requiring citizens to provide fingerprints, iris scans and personal data before receiving healthcare, education or social protection payments. A comprehensive new report reveals these systems lack adequate legal protections and exclude vulnerable populations despite costing over one billion […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/biometric-id-systems-blocking-millions-from-essential-services-across-africa/

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1 week ago Rotary expands digital access as Kumasi students, inmates get new ICT lab

The Rotary Clubs of Kumasi-East and Copenhagen International have commissioned a fully-equipped ICT laboratory for the Youth for Change Educational Centre, a project aimed at strengthening digital literacy and employable skills among children in one of Kumasi’s underserved communities.

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1 week ago Hubtel Extends Digital Payment Services to Three Ghanaian Cities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hubtel-extends-digital-payment-services-to-three-ghanaian-cities/Hubtel has rolled out its operations in Sunyani, Techiman, and Tarkwa, marking a significant expansion beyond Ghana’s major metropolitan areas. The payment technology company announced the move as part of its strategy to democratize access to digital financial services across the country. Elsie Bram, Head of Consumer Demand and Growth at Hubtel, emphasized the company’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hubtel-extends-digital-payment-services-to-three-ghanaian-cities/

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2 w. ago Africa Launches Revolutionary Digital Trade Infrastructure to Unlock US$70 Billion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-launches-revolutionary-digital-trade-infrastructure-to-unlock-us70-billion/The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has launched a groundbreaking digital trade initiative that could double intra-African commerce by 2035 and generate $23.6 billion in annual economic gains. The Africa Digital Access and Public Infrastructure for Trade (ADAPT) initiative, unveiled on Monday in Johannesburg, establishes an open-source digital platform designed to modernize how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-launches-revolutionary-digital-trade-infrastructure-to-unlock-us70-billion/

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2 w. ago KNUST workshop trains 182 students on branding and marketing under ACCESS project

The African Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS 2.0) has trained more than 180 students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi in branding and marketing strategies to boost their employability and entrepreneurial competitiveness. The event, held at the Department of Publishing Studies and themed “Building Brands That Sell and Last: Marketing Strategies & Personal Branding for Small Businesses,” formed part of the Time with the Master’s Series 2025 under the ACCESS project.

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