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01/10/2024

An online investment platform known as Pacminer is reported to have defrauded close to 800,000 Ghanaian investors, with others losing over GHS 90,000 as the company is said to have vanished. The company attracted investors by offering cloud-computing capacity for mining digital currencies like cryptocurrency. This lucrative cryptocurrency mining venture caught the attention of many people until the online platform came to a halt between December 26 and 27 last year....

An online investment platform known as Pacminer is reported to have defrauded close to 800,000 Ghanaian investors, with others losing over GHS 90,000 as the com

01/10/2024

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reaffirmed its decision to implement a 60% increase in transport fares in 2024, coinciding with the commencement of the Emission Levy Bill in January 2024. The recently passed Emissions Levy Bill by Parliament imposes an annual fee of 100 cedis on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024....

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reaffirmed its decision to implement a 60% increase in transport fares in 2024, coinciding with the commencem

01/10/2024

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation’s trailblazer in agency banking, hosted an illustrious awards night on December 14, 2023, to honour and reward its exceptional agents. The event, held at the Atinka Media Village, recognized the outstanding contributions of agents pivotal in driving financial inclusion and agency banking growth nationwide. The awards night, a testament to Fidelity Bank’s steadfast commitment to acknowledging excellence, not only celebrated the achievements of the agents but also sought to inspire and propel them to greater heights in 2024....

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation’s trailblazer in agency banking, hosted an illustrious awards night on December 14, 2023, to honour and reward its exceptional

01/10/2024

Quick Credit has been in the news in the past few months due to the activities of its loan recovery officers. Videos on social media capture confrontations between these officers and customers who have defaulted on loan repayment. Founder and Board Chairman of Quick Credit, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has announced that his company will no longer undertake house-to-house recovery of loans....

Quick Credit has been in the news in the past few months due to the activities of its loan recovery officers. Videos on social media capture confrontations b

11/09/2023

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for both school and private candidates who participated in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In a press release, WAEC announced that the results for school candidates will be sent to their respective schools through the Metropolitan/Municipal/District Directors of Education. The statement, dated November 9, 2023, and signed by the Head of Public Affairs of WAEC, John Kapi, said....

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for both school and private candidates who participated in the 2023 Basic Educ

10/25/2023

For Ghanaian PayPal users, the inability to withdraw or transfer funds to a bank account due to fraudulent activities has been a longstanding concern. However, a new withdrawal method is here to provide a solution, and we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of adding a bank account to your PayPal account: Sign in to your Payoneer account: Begin by logging into your Payoneer account....

For Ghanaian PayPal users, the inability to withdraw or transfer funds to a bank account due to fraudulent activities has been a longstanding concern. However,

10/19/2023

Snapchat is all about staying connected, and sometimes, that means unblocking someone to reignite a friendship or reestablish a connection. In this guide, we'll show you just how easy it is to unblock someone on Snapchat. How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat Access Your Friend List The first step to unblocking someone is to access your friend list. Here's how you do it:...

Snapchat is all about staying connected, and sometimes, that means unblocking someone to reignite a friendship or reestablish a connection. In this guide, we

10/19/2023

In today's digital age, online shopping has become an integral part of our lives. However, with the convenience of e-commerce also comes the risk of falling victim to fraudulent websites. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how to check if an e-commerce site is a fraud, ensuring a secure and enjoyable online shopping experience. Signs of a Fraudulent E-Commerce Site…...

In today's digital age, online shopping has become an integral part of our lives. However, with the convenience of e-commerce also comes the risk of falling vi

09/30/2023

It's very possible that at one point or another, you've broken the social media platform's rules following a picture or video you posted. Instagram will determine whether the said post is inappropriate or offensive towards another person. For violation, you might be shadowbanned, which means your content isn't appearing on anyone's feed or explore page unless they follow you. Even if you aren't shadowbanned and have no indication that you've ever violated the rules, you might still have at least one violation on your list — and weirdly, that's kind of fun to see....

It's very possible that at one point or another, you've broken the social media platform's rules following a picture or video you posted. Instagram will det

07/26/2023

When the heat in Accra becomes too much to handle, there's no need to suffer in discomfort. Renting Air-conditioners is the perfect solution to keep yourself and your guests cool and refreshed during outdoor events or indoor gatherings. Below are some outlets you can rent Air-conditioners from; Event Cool Location : Pantang Contact : 0244225346 RT Solutions Contact : 0202670746

When the heat in Accra becomes too much to handle, there's no need to suffer in discomfort. Renting Air-conditioners is the perfect solution to keep yourself a

07/26/2023

When the heat in Accra becomes too much to handle, there's no need to suffer in discomfort. Renting mist fans is the perfect solution to keep yourself and your guests cool and refreshed during outdoor events or indoor gatherings. Below are some outlets you can rent Mist Fans from; Maxe Empire Location : Kasoa, Nyanano Contact : 0247668955 Rate : 250ghc (Exclusing Transportation) Event Cool Location : Pantang Contact : 0244225346 Rate : 350gh (Excluding Transporation)

When the heat in Accra becomes too much to handle, there's no need to suffer in discomfort. Renting mist fans is the perfect solution to keep yourself and your

07/12/2023

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has announced the appointment of Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, National Digital Transformation Lead for Africa at Microsoft, to its Board. Angela's appointment signifies GLEIF's focus on Africa while leveraging her expertise and experience to further enhance the organization's mission on the continent. She joins a Nigerian to become the first two Africans and the first Ghanaian to join this prestigious board....

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has announced the appointment of Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, National Digital Transformation Lead for Africa

07/06/2023

Elon Musk's Twitter has officially threatened to sue, Mark Zuckerberg and his new app, Threads for unlawful misappropriation of Twitter's trade secret. Meta's new app, Threads now has over 30 million sign-ups since its launch on Wednesday. Twitter feels threatened about due to Instagram's billion users and how easy users can migrate from Instagram and sign up on Threads. In a letter cited by our writer, Twitter’s lawyer Alex Spiro wrote that Meta has engaged in…...

Elon Musk's Twitter has officially threatened to sue, Mark Zuckerberg and his new app, Threads for unlawful misappropriation of Twitter's trade secret. Meta

07/06/2023

CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has launched the initial version of Threads, an app built by the Instagram team for sharing with text. According to him, the Twitter-like app is for creators as well as casual posters. Meta announced that "Threads offers a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations." Users can sign in via their Instagram handle and begin to thread and connect to billions of people around the world....

CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has launched the initial version of Threads, an app built by the Instagram team for sharing with text. According to him, the Twitt

07/01/2023

Unfortunately Twitter users can now only read a number of tweets per day due to the temporary limit initiated by Elon Musk. In a tweet, the CEO of Twitter announced that unverified Twitter accounts can read up to 600 posts a day, verified accounts can read up to 6,000 posts a day, while newly unverified accounts can only see 300 posts per day....

Unfortunately Twitter users can now only read a number of tweets per day due to the temporary limit initiated by Elon Musk. In a tweet, the CEO of Twitter anno

07/01/2023

Millions of Twitter users in the world are currently having a hard time as they can't access the platform due to a limit notice. On Saturday noon, the text "Rate Limit Exceeded" began to top the trends on Twitter. Several users, including public figures were flagged with their feeds unable to load. They were met with an error message saying, …...

Millions of Twitter users in the world are currently having a hard time as they can't access the platform due to a limit notice. On Saturday noon, the text "

06/25/2023

It's not always possible to change the email address associated with a YouTube account. If the email address associated with your YouTube account is a .com email, you probably can't change it and will need to create a new Google account with a non-Gmail email that will then be linked to a new YouTube account. For others users, however, the process of changing the email address linked to a YouTube account is pretty straightforward....

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It's not always possible to change the email address associated with a YouTube account. If the email address associated with your YouTube account is a .

06/25/2023

Republic of Rwanda government in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change non-profit organization has provided SpaceX Starlink internet to 50 schools in rural communities. With Starlink, Rwanda’s internet pe*******on is on the rise to help the country expand internet access in areas where terrestrial internet infrastructures are difficult and too expensive to install. The ICT Ministry says it plans to fully connect 500 schools in the long term and connect underprivileged communities in underserved areas across the country....

Republic of Rwanda government in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change non-profit organization has provided SpaceX Starlink internet to

06/25/2023

Islamic FinTech in Egypt, Agel has announced that the company has successfully closed the pre-seed round for undisclosed seven-digit figures. The investment round was led by leading MENA-focused venture capital firms, Plus Venture Capital (+VC), Seedstars International Ventures, Flat6labs, with participation from SEEDRA Ventures, Banque Misr, and prominent angel investors. The company is aiming to provide customized, digital, cashless, and Sharia-compliant financing products, including Murabaha, a cost-plus financing model that complies with Islamic principles....

Islamic FinTech in Egypt, Agel has announced that the company has successfully closed the pre-seed round for undisclosed seven-digit figures. The investment ro

06/25/2023

Google has unveiled 25 African startups selected for the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund and 72% of which are led or co-founded by women. "The only limit to our realisation of tomorrow will be our doubts of today," Franklin D. Roosevelt once said. As we announce the third cohort of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. Each selected startup will receive up to $150,000 in non-dilutive cash awards, $200,000 in Google Cloud credits, Google Ads support, and one-on-one mentoring from Googlers and industry experts....

Google has unveiled 25 African startups selected for the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund and 72% of which are led or co-founded by women. "The only li

06/22/2023

Apple will release the latest operating systems for its various products this fall. And, as ever, the company will leave some older generations of its devices by the wayside. If you’re still clinging onto an iPhone 8 (that thing was great, so I don’t blame you), iPhone 8 Plus or an iPhone X, you won’t be able to update it to iOS 17....

Apple will release the latest operating systems for its various products this fall. And, as ever, the company will leave some older generations of its devices b

06/22/2023

Apple has unveiled a much-anticipated augmented reality headset, Apple Vision Pro, in its first major hardware launch for almost a decade. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the new headset “seamlessly blends the real world and the virtual world”. The tech firm also announced its latest iPhone operating system, as well as updates to MacBook Air. The headset has a two-hour battery life, costs $3,499 (£2,849) and will be released early next year in the US....

Apple has unveiled a much-anticipated augmented reality headset, Apple Vision Pro, in its first major hardware launch for almost a decade. Apple CEO Tim Cook s

06/22/2023

Leading telecommunication network AirtelTigo has officially rebranded itself as AT, effective from Thursday, June 22, 2023. The name change comes after the merger of Airtel and Tigo in November 2017, resulting in the formation of AirtelTigo. AT will now serve as the new brand name for all sub-brands under the company, including AT Money, AT Business, AT Premier, and AT Insurance....

Leading telecommunication network AirtelTigo has officially rebranded itself as AT, effective from Thursday, June 22, 2023. The name change comes after the merg

04/24/2023

Twitter founder, Jack Dorsey has launched its decentralized Twitter alternative app called 'Bluesky'. The twitter clone is now available on Android and iOS, however, to gain access to the service, you’ll need to join the waitlist or get an invitation code from a friend user. Bluesky currently has over 25,000 people in a positive environment following the gradual collapse of Twitter due to…...

Twitter founder, Jack Dorsey has launched its decentralized Twitter alternative app called 'Bluesky'. The twitter clone is now available on Android and iOS,

04/18/2023

The West African Examinations Council has officially released the timetable for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The WASSCE exams are as usual expected to begin with the practicals of Visuals Arts students on Monday, July 31st, 2023, and will end on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The Timetable is for candidates in Ghana only. All qualified and registered Candidates are therefore to take note of this updated timetable and prepare well for their final Senior High School Examination....

The West African Examinations Council has officially released the timetable for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The WASSC

04/18/2023

April 24 has been declared as public holiday, by the Government of Ghana for Muslims to celebrate the annual Eid-ul-Fitr. In a statement, issued by the Ministry of Interior, the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration falls on Saturday and as such the President through an Executive Instrument declared April 24 as a public holiday. "The public is hereby notified that Saturday, 22nd April 2023, marks Eid-ul-Fitr which is a statutory holiday."...

April 24 has been declared as public holiday, by the Government of Ghana for Muslims to celebrate the annual Eid-ul-Fitr. In a statement, issued by the Ministr

04/18/2023

Petroleum prices increased at the pumps on Monday, April 17, 2023. This is the first increase since the introduction of the much touted ‘Gold for Oil’ policy. The upward adjustment in prices shows that petrol has gone up by a little above 5.5%, and diesel by about 1.16%. The current increase in the prices of petroleum products is influenced by some significant increase of the price of crude oil and finished petroleum products on the world market....

Petroleum prices increased at the pumps on Monday, April 17, 2023. This is the first increase since the introduction of the much touted ‘Gold for Oil’ poli

04/18/2023

Ghana Airways will commence operation by June-July according to Transport Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah. Speaking to the media, the Minister noted that the airline will operate as a national carrier following the decision to award Ashanti Airlines, and its operational and financial partner, Zotus Group, a tender to commence business. Mr Asiamah said that most of the processes have been completed to ensure that it becomes operational by July....

Ghana Airways will commence operation by June-July according to Transport Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah. Speaking to the media, the Minister noted that the air

04/13/2023

The organizers of the Teachers’ Excellence Awards is delighted to announce the awards ceremony dubbed Habour City Teachers’ Excellence Awards. This prestigious award scheme is in collaboration with SPRING FIELD EVENTS, is delighted to officially inform you of the upcoming award designed to honor hardworking and selfless teachers and other community members within the geographical area of Tema, Ashaiman, Zenu, Katamanso, Ningo, Prampra, Sakumonoo, Bastonaa, Teshie, Nungua, Spintex environs for their contribution towards the promotion of education over the years....

The organizers of the Teachers’ Excellence Awards is delighted to announce the awards ceremony dubbed Habour City Teachers’ Excellence Awards. This prest

04/10/2023

Internationally acclaimed tertiary school, Lancaster University Ghana (LUG) has equipped twenty-one staff of Vodafone Ghana with training on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The course, which was facilitated by the Deputy Head of the LUG Computer Science Department, Dr. Pius Gadosey, focused on introducing AI and ML concepts, algorithms, practical applications, current possibilities, and limitations. The staff spent eight weeks of training, talked about the need for responsible AI research and development for business growth....