Thursday, October 30

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ISACA and INGRYD Academy Partner to Train 10,000 Aspiring Tech Professionals in Nigeria
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ISACA and INGRYD Academy Partner to Train 10,000 Aspiring Tech Professionals in Nigeria

Global IT professional association ISACA and Nigeria-based tech talent training and outsourcing academy INGRYD Academy today announced a partnership focused on advancing IT/information security readiness and workforce development for those pursuing careers advancing trust in technology, including cybersecurity, emerging technologies and IT audit. Designed to support Nigeria’s national workforce development goals and meet Africa’s growing demand for digital skills, the five-year partnership will equip 10,000 aspiring tech professionals with in-demand training and access to ISACA’s global professional community. Each year, 2,000 INGRYD Academy students will receive several Fundamentals courses from ISACA, a one-year ISACA student membership, and networking and mentorship opportunities thr...
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New Onafriq-powered feature connects cards and mobile wallets, expanding how Ghanaians move their money
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New Onafriq-powered feature connects cards and mobile wallets, expanding how Ghanaians move their money

Onafriq, Africa’s largest digital payments network, has introduced a feature in Ghana that enables seamless card-to-wallet and wallet-to-card transfers - giving users more flexibility in how they access, move, and use their money. This functionality allows customers to transfer funds directly between their prepaid cards and mobile money wallets, regardless of which they use as their primary store of value. Whether topping up a card from a wallet or cashing out from card to wallet, the service gives users full control over how they manage their funds across platforms.Currently enabled through Onafriq’s partnerships with First Atlantic Bank (FAB), and Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), this feature reflects a broader trend in African payments: bridging the gap betwee...
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AI in Africa to top $16.5B by 2030: Mastercard explores path for continued digital transformation 
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AI in Africa to top $16.5B by 2030: Mastercard explores path for continued digital transformation 

• Key insights from Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Morocco demonstrate AI’s potential to drive financial inclusion, job creation and innovation. • Up to 230 million digital jobs projected in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 – but infrastructure, regulation and local talent remain critical gaps. Mastercard has today released its latest whitepaper, Harnessing the transformative power of AI in Africa, a pan-African study of the continent’s readiness, opportunity and roadmap for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. The whitepaper provides detailed insights into how AI—if deployed responsibly and inclusively—can unlock transformative outcomes across the continent’s major industries, including agriculture, heal...
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Ghana launches real-time system to monitor emissions
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Ghana launches real-time system to monitor emissions

Ghana has launched a real-time monitoring system to track industrial emissions and discharges nationwide. The initiative, dubbed the Ghana Online Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (GOCEMS), marks a decisive departure from the former self-reporting regime, enabling swift detection of environmental threats and immediate alerts to industries on non-compliant parameters. In a speech delivered on his behalf, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, said rapid industrialisation had intensified air pollution, contributing to severe health conditions and premature deaths. He noted that prolonged exposure to polluted air and excessive noise could cause stress, reduced workplace productivity, cognitive impairment, cardiovascular disease...
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AI Optimisation for SMEs and how to rank your business in AI overviews 
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AI Optimisation for SMEs and how to rank your business in AI overviews 

How has SEO changed in the era of AI, and how does Google’s AI overview and AI platforms like Chat GPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude impact your business’s visibility online?  Background    This article looks at what is happening in the world of online marketing and how businesses can take advantage of what is now working.  The arrival of generative AI has rewritten the rules of visibility on the web. AI tools like ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, and other conversational engines have sparked what experts now call the “Great Decoupling”, a moment where the long-standing connection between being found and being visited begins to break down.   Digital realignment?  For businesses, this shift demands a rethinking of SEO, a complete realignmen...
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Experimento Ghana LBG provides training for science, IT teachers in Arduino programming
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Experimento Ghana LBG provides training for science, IT teachers in Arduino programming

Experimento Ghana LBG, a non governmental organisation, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service, has provided training for science and IT teachers in Arduino programming. The goal is to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in schools by equipping teachers with the skills to use Arduino. Arduino is an open-source electronic prototyping platform which enables users to create interactive electronic objects. A total of 50 science and IT teachers from five districts- Adaklu, Ho West, South Dayi, Agotime Ziope and Ho Municipal participated in the training. The participants were introduced to Arduino software to enable them read inputs and explore technological developments. The initiative aims to foster practical, hands-on learning e...
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Ghana, Israel deepen educational ties with focus on EdTech Innovation
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Ghana, Israel deepen educational ties with focus on EdTech Innovation

The Embassy of Israel in Ghana is deepening educational cooperation with Ghana by introducing cutting-edge Israeli education technology (EdTech) solutions to support the country’s digital transformation in the education sector.The initiative, led by the Economic Department of the Israeli Embassy, aims to connect Ghanaian stakeholders with Israel’s advanced EdTech ecosystem.It is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations through education-focused innovation.Mr. Roey Gilad, Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, speaking at an EdTech event hosted by the Embassy in Accra, said the programme reflected Israel’s commitment to promoting mutual development through technology and innovation.The Embassy believes that by connecting Ghana with Israeli innovations in education technology, both na...
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Dubai launches world’s first icon classification for Human–Machine Collaboration in research and publications
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Dubai launches world’s first icon classification for Human–Machine Collaboration in research and publications

Classification system sets new standard for transparency in the age of AI-assisted knowledge creation Dubai has launched the world’s first icon-based classification system to represent the level of human–machine collaboration in the process of producing research, publications, and public-facing content.Developed by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the Human–Machine Collaboration (HMC) Icons offer a new global standard for transparency, clearly indicating the extent towhich humans and AI worked together throughout the creation process. The classification is free to use, copyrighted for consistency, and openly available for researchers, publishers, and content creators worldwide.His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, ...
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Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa Returns to Accra as Fintech, Web3, and Stablecoins Reshape Financial Systems
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Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa Returns to Accra as Fintech, Web3, and Stablecoins Reshape Financial Systems

The third edition of Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa returns to Ghana on September 24–25, 2025, bringing together over 500 leaders across fintech, Web3, and decentralized finance. As West Africa continues its rise as a digital finance trailblazer, this high-impact summit builds on its reputation as a catalyst for driving business growth, investment, and partnerships across the region. The Summit will explore how modern payments and cross-border trade are unlocking new economic opportunities across Africa, while digital services and lending platforms expand financial inclusion. Stablecoins and Web3 are redefining value exchange and ownership, with embedded finance making financial tools more accessible than ever. Sessions will also tackle regulation and policy, KYC and digital...
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Akon’s Futuristic Crypto City Officially Terminated
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Akon’s Futuristic Crypto City Officially Terminated

The Akon City project, a high-profile initiative by singer Akon, has been officially terminated following an agreement between Akon and a state owned enity. The futuristic crypto-themed Akon City project, a high-profile initiative from Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon, has been officially terminated. Akon and the Senegalese Coastal Development and Promotion Company (SAPCO) have reached an “amicable agreement” to end the venture, the general manager of SAPCO, Serigne Mamadou Mboup, told a Senegalese news agency. According to a Bloomberg report, SAPCO terminated the Akon City project after Akon failed to comply with a final demand to begin construction. The ultimatum, which was reportedly issued by SAPCO in 2024, came after a prolonged period of inactivity and...
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