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“Don’t Just Use Tech — Create It!” Dorothy Gordon Inspires Ghanaian Youth
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“Don’t Just Use Tech — Create It!” Dorothy Gordon Inspires Ghanaian Youth

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Ethical Tech Adoption Key to Africa’s Digital Economy Growth — CSA Director-General

Kofi Iddie Adams to Address AI’s Impact on Sports Journalism at AIPS Africa Congress
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Kofi Iddie Adams to Address AI’s Impact on Sports Journalism at AIPS Africa Congress

Minister Reviews Progress of MTN–Gov't ICT Hub Project at Accra Digital Centre
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Minister Reviews Progress of MTN–Gov’t ICT Hub Project at Accra Digital Centre

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Chamber Urges SEC to Strengthen Transparent Digital Asset Framework

 Why Ghana Missed the Deadline for 5G Rollout
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Ghana Could Miss Billions in Value Without 5G Reforms – Expert

15 Tech Firms Launch Trusted Tech Alliance at Munich Security Conference
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15 Tech Firms Launch Trusted Tech Alliance at Munich Security Conference

AU Signs AI Pact With Google to Accelerate Continent’s Digital Sovereignty Agenda
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AU Signs AI Pact With Google to Accelerate Continent’s Digital Sovereignty Agenda

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Africa’s $100 Billion Digital Opportunity At Risk As 800 Million Remain Offline — ATU

Minister Says Africa Must Stop “Spectating” in Global Tech Race as Ghana Unveils Bold Digital Push
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Africa Must Stop “Spectating” in Global Tech Race – Minister

Bank of Ghana Launches 3i Africa Summit 2026, Reinforces Leadership in Fintech
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Bank of Ghana Launches 3i Africa Summit 2026, Reinforces Leadership in Fintech

Ensuring Effective AI Adoption & Governance: Lessons Ghana can Learn from China, Japan & UAE As Ghana continues to explore the promise of artificial intelligence, there is a critical question of how the country can move from ambition and the peripheries to full implementation to reap the benefits of the technology. In her thought-provoking article, “Africa AI Regulation Is Moving Fast – Where Is Africa’s Collective Voice?”, Dr Jannie Zaaiman, Secretary General of Technology Information Confederation Africa, argues that Africa, and by extension Ghana, does not need to look only to Western economies for answers. Instead, a diverse group of global players offers practical lessons on how to build effective AI systems that work. For Ghana and Africa, this means the path is about learning what works elsewhere and adapting it to local realities. India: Building AI for Inclusion, Not Just Innovation Dr. Zaaiman believes India offers a powerful lesson for Ghana that AI must be inclusive. India is actively combining digital infrastructure, access to computing power, and governance frameworks while ensuring that AI solutions address real development challenges such as healthcare, agriculture, and financial inclusion. For Ghana, this means AI should not remain confined to tech hubs or large corporations. It must be designed to support farmers in Tamale, traders in Makola, and students across the country. Inclusion, not just innovation, should be the goal. China: Balancing Regulation with Capability Building China demonstrates a dual strategy of regulating AI risks while aggressively building domestic capacity. China has developed targeted regulations for specific AI applications, such as facial recognition and algorithms, while simultaneously investing heavily in local innovation and talent development. Ghana can draw a key lesson here that regulation should not stifle growth. Instead, it should go hand-in-hand with investment in local expertise, startups, and research institutions to build a strong domestic AI ecosystem. Japan: Trust and Adaptability in Governance For Japan, the focus has been on trust. Japan’s approach emphasizes ethical AI, transparency, and adaptable regulations that evolve with technology. This has helped build public confidence while allowing innovation to continue. In Ghana, where trust in digital systems can influence adoption, this lesson is crucial. Citizens must feel confident that AI systems, whether in banking, healthcare, or public services, are fair, transparent, and secure. Singapore: Learning by Doing Singapore offers a practical, hands-on model. Rather than waiting for perfect policies, Singapore adopts an iterative approach, testing AI solutions in real environments, learning from outcomes, and refining regulations over time. For Ghana, this could mean piloting AI in sectors like traffic management, tax administration, or agriculture, then scaling up what works. Progress does not have to be perfect; it has to be practical. UAE: Linking AI to Economic Transformation The experience of the United Arab Emirates shows how AI can be embedded into a broader economic vision. By aligning AI development with national transformation goals, such as diversifying the economy and improving public services, the UAE has made AI a central pillar of growth. Ghana can adopt a similar mindset. AI should not be treated as a standalone tech agenda but as a tool to drive industrialisation, improve governance, and boost productivity across sectors. The Bigger Lesson What emerges from these global examples is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but a menu of strategic choices. For Ghana, the challenge is to build the right skills and talent, invest in infrastructure, create clear but flexible regulations, and focus on real-world applications. With these abundance lessons, the country and the continent do not need to reinvent the wheel, but they must choose wisely which lessons to adopt and how to adapt them.
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Ensuring Effective AI Adoption & Governance: Lessons Ghana can Learn from China, Japan & UAE

Trader Helpless and Business in Limbo as fraudulent SIM Registration gets her Momo Account Blocked
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MTN Self-service SIM Swap to Reduce 250,000 Monthly In-person Requests

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MTN Ghana Backs GIPC Regional Investment Roadshows

Intelligence-Led Raids Disrupt Cybercrime Networks Across Greater Accra
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Intelligence-Led Raids Disrupt Cybercrime Networks Across Greater Accra