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Mon, July 22nd, 09:17 · Richard Cutcher
UN urges Ghana to consider e-waste measures
A United Nations report has urged the Ghanaian government to support its recycling sector to ensure it can cope with the huge amounts of e-waste that ends up in the West African country. → Read more
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Fri, July 19th, 08:29 · Richard Cutcher
Tigo to be included in Ghana’s One4All recharge card
Ghana’s universal airtime voucher, rolled out by Prymo Limited, will be compatible with the Tigo network from next week, as operators look to reduce the costs of printing. → Read more
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Fri, July 12th, 12:46 · Richard Cutcher
Ghana needs computer and ICT policy – former MPs
A group of former Ghanaian MPs have criticised the national computer policy, saying it has been inefficient and caused wastage. → Read more
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Fri, July 12th, 09:37 · Richard Cutcher
Ghanaian operators reviewing Talk Tax
The controversial Communications Service Tax (CST) Amendment Bill, approved by parliament earlier this week, is now under review by the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 14:56 · Paul Adepoju
Rlg commends Ghana government over 20 per cent tax on foreign phones
Ghanaian phone manufacturer Rlg Communications has lauded the government for its planned 20 per cent tax on foreign phones imported into the country. → Read more
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Tue, July 9th, 12:55 · Richard Cutcher
Surfline and Alcatel-Lucent to roll out West Africa’s first LTE network
Alcatel-Lucent and Surfline Communications have announced a partnership that could provide Western Africa with its first commercial 4G LTE network - operational in Ghana - by the first quarter of 2014. → Read more
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Mon, July 8th, 09:23 · Nanine Steenkamp
Vodafone Ghana to sponsor eighth Africa Business Forum
Vodafone Ghana will sponsor the eighth African Business Leadership Forum (ABLF) on July 29, bringing together industry leaders to drive change on the continent. → Read more
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Mon, July 8th, 08:45 · Paul Adepoju
Government withdraws Ghana communications service tax bill
A Ghanaian bill seeking to impose increased levies on international calls and data transmission has been withdrawn by the government for further consultation. → Read more
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Thu, July 4th, 13:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Ghana to introduce Talk Tax
Ghana Telecoms Chamber has announced a possible spike in Communication Service Tax (CST) as the approval of the Amendment Bill is expected. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 08:50 · Nanine Steenkamp
Illegal Ghanaian SIM users sentenced
The Ghanaian Ministry of Communications has spoken out against the illegal use of SIM cards, which will be dealt with by the police force as a criminal offence. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 12:49 · Nanine Steenkamp
New Ghanaian ICT centre not for fraud
A new ICT centre has been opened in Winneba, Ghana, to provide services to the Don Bosco Catholic Cluster of Schools, though policymakers have warned against the use of the facility for fraudulent purposes. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 12:48 · Paul Adepoju
Ghana set to tackle financial security threats with IRIS banking technology
IRIS banking is set to be introduced in Ghana, according to plans by the International Computer System (ICS), International Business Machine (IBM) and Sunnet Systems. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 07:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
GTUC launches Takoradi campus
The Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) has established another campus with the aim of developing manpower in the Western region. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 15:34 · Richard Cutcher
Office 365 expands African footprint
Microsoft’s Office 365 software has been launched in nine more markets across Africa, including Cameroon, Rwanda and Senegal. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 09:37 · Paul Adepoju
I only gave legal advice on the sale of Ghana Telecom to Vodafone – Joe Ghartey
Joe Ghartey, Ghana’s second deputy speaker of parliament, has told the Accra Fast Track High Court that when he was attorney general, he only advised the government on the agreement signed in 2008 by Vodafone International, Ghana Telecom and the government. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 09:42 · Paul Adepoju
Ghanaian university calls for more online education
A call has been made for the Ghanaian government to cut the cost of operating conventional universities by introducing online campuses. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 08:48 · Paul Adepoju
Poor network coverage responsible for armed robberies in Ghana – communications minister
Ghana’s minister of communications Edward Omane-Boamah has said cases of armed robbery are more prominent in areas with poor network coverage. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 07:23 · Mercy Makumi
Banks in Ghana encouraged to take up GhIPSS
Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) has revealed it is further encouraging banks in Ghana to integrate their individual internet portals to the central Clearing House Gateway in a bid to increase efficiency in payments. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 13:19 · Nanine Steenkamp
MTN Ghana launches cloud for schools
MTN Ghana has launched cloud services to senior high schools in the Greater Accra region as part of its 21 days Yello Care campaign. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 12:58 · Richard Cutcher
Germany supports Ghana’s e-zwich
The German government is providing EUR8 million (US$10.6 million) to boost Ghana’s ambitious e-zwich programme, which creates a common platform for all banking and financial institutions. → Read more
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