Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba (9988.HK), said on Wednesday its video- and image-generating artificial intelligence model Wan 2.1 is now publicly available – or open source – in a move likely to increase its uptake and intensify competition in AI. Alibaba’s announcement follows similar action from startup DeepSeek whose ostensibly low-cost open-source models earlier this year generated excitement among technology … The post Alibaba

Apple (AAPL.O), shareholders voted to keep the tech giant’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies on Tuesday, a win for management which had opposed efforts by a conservative group to scrap the program. The vote at the iPhone maker’s annual meeting was seen as a test of shareholder views about the value of DEI programs, which many companies … The post Apple shareholders

Dry weather conditions affect performance and growth of trees planted under the Green Ghana Project, an intervention instituted as part of a flagship programme of the erstwhile NPP administration in the Upper East Region. The Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions suffer dry and hot weather conditions around this season. A follow-up on several … The post Dry weather conditions

The Kosmos Inno­vative Centre proj­ect of the Aken­tenAppiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) has trained 220 young farmers on climate smart agriculture. It also provided the young farmers between 18 and 35 years with essential farm inputs includ­ing fertilisers, pesticides, weedi­cides, fungicides, and seeds aimed at enhancing productivity. The implementation of the … The post KIC/

 Ghana Link Network Services Ltd., operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has assured stakeholders that no data was lost following a temporary system interruption on October 23, 2024. The company’s statement issued in Accra yesterday in response to concerns raised by the Transport Forum Ghana LBG questioned the integrity of data storage within … The post No data

 The second edition of the Bartenders’ Masterclass, organised as part of the Ghana Beverage Awards, has been held in Accra. The event, organised as part of the efforts to groom young talents for the bartending profession and retool already existing practitioners, brought together stakeholders and well-wishers of the beverage industry as well as members of … The post GBA

 The second In­ternational Blue Economy Confer­ence (IBEC-2025) ended in The Gambia on Friday with a call on various stakeholders to embrace effective collaboration in order to unlock the full potential of the Blue Economy. Organised by the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra in collaboration with the Dar es Salaam Maritime Insti­tute(DMI),Tanzania and under the … The post ‘Stakeholders

Stakeholders in education yesterday urged government to roll out specialised initiatives targeting deprived communities in order to ensure equitable and inclusive stan­dards of education at the basic school level of the country. The stakeholders, who are made of civil soci­ety organisations, religious groups and traditional authorities, and student representatives (SRCs), noted that the basic school … The post Govt

 Two Nigerians accused of kidnap­ping an 80-year-old American woman, appeared before the Accra circuit court. Emmanuel Adedoyin Ade­bayor, a 28-year-old trader, and Esther Ogbonna, a beautician, were arrested by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service. Dennis Poromo, the third ac­cused, is said to be at large. … The post 2

 Dr Clement Apaak, the Deputy Minister-desig­nate for Education, has acknowledged that his past re­marks criticising the Akufo-Ad­do/Bawumia administration’s handling of illegal mining, known as galamsey, were overly harsh. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appoint­ments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Dr Apaak admitted that, in hindsight, his comments were “too hard” and excessive. His … The post My

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has emphatically stated that he will be hesitant to extend mining leases to companies that do not actively contribute to the country’s development. The Minister emphasized the govern­ment’s commitment to channelling mining benefits into community development and enhancing local content capacity, stressing “We want mining … The post Lands

 The school or education system should be dynam­ic to meet the demands of the ever-changing world, with the changes leaving in their trail new things, positive or negative, that must be handled in the system. How should the State handle such changes in the system? The Founder of the Chris­tian University College (CUC), Ghana, Reverend … The post Does Ghana need experimental schools? appeared first

 Vivo Energy Ghana, in the spirit of love, kindness, and compassion, has celebrat­ed this year’s Valentine’s Day with women at the Chosen Rehabilita­tion Centre under its Energising Hope Campaign. The Energising Hope initiative is a cherished tradition where employees come together to share love and support underprivileged communities. For this year, Vivo Energy Ghana focused … The post Vivo

 Justmoh Construc­tion Limited has advised commuters using the Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road in the Western Region to disregard assertions r egarding the closure of the main Apremdo Bridge. The company clarified that there are no intentions to close the bridge, as construction is proceeding as planned to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow for the travelling public. The … The post Disregard

 A kenyan police officer deployed to Haiti to assist in combating violent gangs was killed during a con­frontation with one of the gangs, according to Kenyan officials on Sunday. The incident occurred in the Artibonite region, where Kenyan forces were engaged in operations to address gang violence. The Kenyan mission reported that the officers were … The post Kenyan officer

 The Sudanese army says it has broken a near two-year siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the key southern state capital of el-Obeid. The breakthrough came hours after the RSF signed a political charter in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, to establish a breakaway government in areas under its control. The RSF … The post Army ends two-year siege of el-Obeid appeared first on

 THE president of Congo has declared his intention to establish a unity gov­ernment as violence intensifies in the eastern part of the country and crit­icism grows regarding his response to the situation. In his first remarks since Rwan­dan-backed rebels took control of significant cities in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi addressed the Sacred Union of … The post Congo’s

 ABSA Bank Ghana has announced a refreshed series of SME Business Clinics for 2025, aimed at helping entrepreneurs gain practical strat­egies for sustained growth. The sessions bring together experienced business leaders to share insights and recommen­dations that address common challenges in the SME sector. In addition to the SME Busi­ness Clinics, Absa continues to support … The post Absa

 The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has called on the government to use the 2025 Budget to initiate policies and incentives that sim­ulate private sector growth as a platform to reset the economy. Mr Stephane Miezan, Presi­dent, GNCCI, said, “We call for closer collaboration between the government and the GNCCI to ensure … The post GNCCI

 Tullow Plc Board Chair­man, Phuthu­ma Nhleko, has reaffirmed the company’s strong commitment to the growth of Ghana’s energy sector, highlighting its long-term partnership with the country for close to two decades. In a recent meeting with Ghana’s President John Ma­hama, Mr Nhleko reiterated the company’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Ghana. He emphasised the … The post Tullow