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Ghana's digital ecosystem week in review : The Accra Lawtech Hangout, Taptap Send Resumes Operations To Ghana, ASANKA by TECHAiDE, GhIE Inducts 60 engineers.......
Digital Digest No.#1011001
Date: December 9 - December 15 2024
Dear Friends,
Happy New Week!🎉
Here are the most important news, perspectives, analysis, and insights about the Ghanaian digital ecosystem from last week
Digital governance
News updates
The Accra Lawtech Hangout 2024 Explored The Future Of Legal Innovation In Ghana
The recently held Accra Lawtech Hangout brought together legal professionals, technologists, and industry experts to discuss the rapidly evolving intersection of law and technology in Ghana and Africa, including the role of artificial intelligence, and automation in shaping the legal industry’s future.
Law firms were encouraged to embrace technology to improve efficiency and legal outcomes
Taptap Send Resumes Operations To Ghana
Taptap Send, a money transfer company, has resumed its operations to Ghana after a month-long pause due to BOG regulatory violations.The company’s operations to Ghana was suspended between November 8 and December 8, 2024 for operating an offshore cedi wallet, which violated the banking and foreign exchange laws of Ghana.
Digital infrastructure and platforms
News updates
5G Services Yet to Be Rolled Out by Telecom Operators in Ghana
Although 5G services in the country were launched over a month ago, no telecom operator in Ghana has deployed the service for consumers.Some critics question whether the market is ready to justify the leap to 5G as the current state of 4G penetration in Ghana is relatively low.
Addendum - The Untold Story of 5G in Ghana: Scam or reality
TECHAiDE Launches Offline Educational Platform For Teachers And Students
TECHAiDE, a Ghanaian-based social enterprise, has launched an upgraded offline learning platform, “ASANKA,” to improve teaching and learning for teachers and students, particularly in rural communities. “ASANKA, which stands for “All Subjects and New Knowledge Access,” aims to provide students with educational materials such as lessons, videos and interactive exercises based on the Ghana Education Service (GES) curriculum, without the need for internet connectivity.
Digital finance
News updates
etranzact ,Npontu Technologies Launch First AI And Payments Technology Accelerator For Startups
eTranzact Ghana and Npontu Technologies in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), the official business arm of the Commonwealth of Nations have announced the launch of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Payments Accelerator program in Ghana to support innovative startups in the country.
The Accelerator aims to provide selected startups with access to funding, mentorship and technical expertise to develop cutting-edge AI-powered payment solutions.
Digital entrepreneurship
News updates
Ghana Climate Innovation Center Selects 25 Green Businesses For The Latest Incubation Program.
The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) has inducted 25 businesses into Cohort 10 of its nine-month incubation program. Spanning nine regions, the cohort includes 13 female-led and 12 male-led enterprises, driving innovation in climate-smart agriculture, waste management, energy efficiency, and greening initiatives. The program equips participants with skills, mentorship, and resources to scale their impact and champion sustainability across Ghana.
Digital talents
News updates
Intern to COO: ShaQ App appoints Rhoda Folie as Chief Operating Officer
ShaQ App, the super app transforming digital services in Ghana, has announced the appointment of Rhoda Folie as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Co-founder. This piece highlight’s Folie’s remarkable journey from an intern to one of the most critical leadership roles within the company.
GhIE Inducts 60 Engineering Practitioners
The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has inducted 59 Professional Engineers and one Professional Engineering Technologist, making a total of 60 Engineering Practitioners, at the 44th Induction ceremony held at the Engineering Centre, Roman Ridge, Accra, on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
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