Video streaming platform Netflix (NFLX.O), was back up on Saturday after an outage that lasted roughly six hours in the United States, according to the outage tracking website Downdetector.com. Downdetector, which collates status reports from a number of sources, showed that there were fewer than 100 user reports of problems accessing Netflix as of 5 a.m. ET … The post Netflix

 Cryptocurrency exchange OKX said on Monday it would offer instant Singapore dollar-denominated deposits and withdrawals to customers in the city-state, taking a step toward deeper integration with Singapore’s traditional financial system as trading and interest in cryptocurrencies surge. The funds transfer service will be facilitated by Singapore’s biggest bank DBS Group (DBSM.SI), a statement. In an … The post Crypto

China’s Huawei Technologies on Monday announced that it had started taking pre-orders for its Mate 70 smartphone model, in a statement on its official WeChat account. It will also hold an event for the Mate brand on Nov. 26, it said in a separate statement, where it is expected to unveil its latest smartphone line-up. … The post China’s Huawei starts taking pre-orders

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reaffirmed the gov­ernment’s commitment to provide the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) with the needed support to enhance the strategic leadership of the Ghana Armed forces (GAF) and make it a centre of excellence. Such a support, he explained, would enable the country to take ownership of … The post Govt to support National

 Former President, John Dramani Ma­hama, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Ad­do of engaging in self-glorification by erecting a statue of himself. The former president and presi­dential candidate of the opposition NDC said the decision by Presi­dent Akufo-Addo to erect a bust in his honour whilst still a president smacks of conceit and disrespect for … The post Akufo-Addo’s

 The Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Abdalfatah Ahmed Khalil Alsatarri, has called on Ghanaians to prioritise peace as the nation prepares for the December 7 general election. He urged that any disturbances be managed effectively to prevent the risk of violence, stressing the importance of peaceful coexis­tence before, during and after the elections period. Mr … The post Prioritise

 An uninspiring, ego-shattered Black Stars will honour the last of the calami­tous AFCON 2025 qualifiers with a home game against Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium, today. It might be the most difficult outing for the Stars, although there is perhaps nothing at stake for them; nothing competitive to drive them to go for a … The post Black Stars chase face-saving win over Niger today appeared

 Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko player, Michael Osei, has died at the age of 53. Osei, who also coached Kotoko, died on Friday, November 15, 2024, in a hospital in London, UK. The famed coach, who has been battling illness for some months now, was rushed to the hospital after complaining of chest pain. The manager, … The post Kotoko legend Michael Osei dies in London appeared first on Ghanaian

Medeama SC right back, Kama­radini Mamudu, Heart of Lions defender, Ebenezer Abban, and Thought FC‘s Jerry Afriyie have been called up for today’s Africa Cup of Nations quali­fier against Niger. The three players are expected to strengthen the squad following the unavail­ability of Alidu Seidu, Gideon Mensah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Captain, Jordan Ayew. They … The post Afriyie, 2 others join

 The Advocacy and Public Engagement Coordinator for the Africa Centre for De-mocracy and Socio-econom­ic Development (CDS Africa), Ms Celestina Damoah, has en­couraged traders at the Madina market to participate actively in the upcoming general elections. She emphasized that upon reaching the age of 18, citizens acquire the automatic civic right to vote, which they must … The post Participate

The Electoral Commission (EC) yes­terday announced that it has destroyed excess and defective electoral materials through shredding for the Ahafo and Volta regions ahead of the 2024 gener­al elections. To this end, the EC said it would reprint the ballot papers for the Ahafo and Volta regions for the De­cember 7, 2024 election. • Mr … The post Elections

The President-General of the Center of Awareness Global Peace Mission, Professor Samuel Ato Duncan, in collaboration with the National Peace Council of Ghana, is set to launch a groundbreaking Blueprint for Sustainable Global Peace on November 18, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre. The event is expected to attract over 2,000 participants, including stakeholders, … The post Prof.

A showdown between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul on Friday is the latest one-two punch from Netflix, as the media giant hopes to cash in on sports’ sprint to streaming. The intergenerational showdown has all the makings of a crossover hit, with 58-year-old Tyson bringing in the old guard and 27-year-old … The post Netflix

U.S. Federal Trade Commissioner Melissa Holyoak said on Thursday the agency should look into how artificial-intelligence products use the data they gather from younger users, amid privacy and safety concerns. Holyoak, one of two Republicans on the commission who could end up as its acting chair after President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, said the agency … The post FTC’s

 The U.S. Commerce Department said Friday it has finalized a $6.6 billion government subsidy for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s U.S. unit for semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona. The binding contract – after a preliminary agreement announced in April – is the first major award to be completed under the $52.7 billion program created in 2022. It comes … The post US

Ghana’s Black Stars would be in battle in Lu­anda, Angola today aiming to achieve an apparent impossible feat in the qualifiers of the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. With two matches to end the qualifiers, the Black Stars are third in Group I that has Angola securing qualification with their top position, followed by Sudan led … The post Pride at stake as Black Stars

Proxynet Communi­cations Ltd, a Pan-Af­rican IT and Pro AV company, marked a milestone event with the launch of the Proxynet-Huawei Ekit in Accra to meet the demands of mod­ern enterprises for integrated, agile, and efficient workspaces. This landmark occasion underscored Proxynet’s unwav­ deep-rooted partnerships that drive innovative solutions for enterprise clients across Africa. The event … The post Proxynet

 Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) says it is committed to work­ing closely with the Bank of Ghana to restore its temporary suspended foreign exchange trading license.  “We believe the concerns raised in the notice can be swiftly resolved and are committed to working closely with the Bank of Ghana to ensure compliance,” a statement issued by … The post We are working

 In a bid to position Ghana as the preferred destination of choice for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in Africa, German Coop­eration, Ghana Investment Pro­motion Centre (GIPC), and its partners launched the ‘Business Outsourcing Services Associa­tion of Ghana’ (BOSAG). The initiative marks a signifi­cant milestone in Ghana’s effort to tap into the global BPO and IT … The post Ghana

 The Bekwai Circuit Court has granted GH¢600, 000 bail to six persons accused of assaulting of JoyNews jour­nalists, investigating illegal mining activities at Manso Asumenya in the Ashanti Region. Felix Amankwah, Akwasi Frimpong, Frederick Afful, Josuah Ofori, Mumumi Musah and Daniel Appiah, all employees of Edelmet­allum Resources Limited, aged be­tween 23 and 52 years, are … The post 6