Ghanaian legislators propose laws that would regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Ghana's digital ecosystem week in review: 29 million SIM card reregistered, 30 ESOs receive US$4million grant, Ecobank opens trade hub, Tingo Group caught in alleged pack of fraudulent claim ...
Accra Digital Digest No. #0010010
Date: June 4 - June 11, 2023
Dear Friends,
We are excited to share with you the most important news, perspectives, analysis, and insights about Ghanaian digital ecosystem last week.
Digital infrastructure & platforms
News updates
Telcos, BoG to collaborate to retrieve locked funds on MoMo accounts – Ursula
The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are working with the Bank of Ghana to facilitate the retrieval of funds for individuals whose monies are locked up in mobile money accounts.
Alan launches “Partnership for Power” donation platform
In a bid to finance his presidential ambition, the former Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, Thursday, June 8, officially launched a donation platform aimed at facilitating contributions, through crowdfunding, to enable him secure victory in the upcoming presidential primaries.
Digital governance
News updates
29 million SIM cards successfully registered – Minister
Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has informed Parliament that almost 29 million SIM cards have been successfully registered since the commencement of registration exercise using the Ghana Card.
Update your records or have your names expunged – ORC tells businesses
Businesses entities and other professional bodies risk having their details expunged from the National Register if they fail to update their records with the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC).
MPs propose legislation to regulate Artificial Intelligence
Some Members of Parliament have voiced their concerns and called for the introduction of legislation to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the country.
Govt issues one-month ultimatum for merchant subscribers to register SIMs
The Ministry of Communications has announced that almost 280,000 merchant SIMs have not been registered, offering fraudsters an opportunity to use them in perpetuating their activities.
Digital finance
News updates
Industry experts share strategies for business success in challenging times
Emergent Payments held a highly a panel discussion, marking the maiden edition of the Fintech Connect Programme. The event, held under the theme “Leveraging Technology to Improve Business in Challenging Times,” brought together industry professionals and business owners to explore the transformative potential of technology in driving business growth and success.
Tingo Group and CEO caught in alleged pack of fraudulent claims
Nigerian and New Jersey-based self-acclaimed Agribusiness and telecoms firm, Tingo Group has been caught in alleged pack of numerous fraudulent claims in an investigation conducted by New York-based Hinderburg Research.
Borderless Africa: ZEEPAY enables outbound remittance in 6 African countries
As part of its ambitious vision to create a borderless Africa in terms of trade and payments, leading mobile money firm and number on Ghana Club100, Zeepay has enabled outbound remittance to wallet from six African countries to 200 destinations across the globe.
Digital entrepreneurship
News updates
30 entrepreneurship, innovation hubs receive US$4m grant
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) wants to build the country’s first unicorn – a start-up with a value of over US$1billion. As part of processes toward realising this, NEIP has earmarked US$4million under its Hubs Acceleration Grant Programme (HAGP) to support 30 entrepreneurship and innovation firms across the country.
NIEP advocates tailored-made innovations
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has underscored the need for a tailor-made framework to harness the power of innovation and entrepreneurship for sustainable economic growth and development.
Ecobank opens trade hub to connect intra-Africa traders to 1.4bn-people-strong single market
The Ecobank Group has unveiled its ‘Ecobank Single Market Trade Hub’ as part of its commitment to promoting intra-Africa trade. The hub is live with over 300 businesses from 22 countries having signed onto the digital platform so far.
GEA launches GHC12 million grant support program for PWDs owned businesses
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has launched the Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Enterprise Support Program to help improve businesses owned by PWDs. The program, under the World Bank supported Ghana Economic Transformation Project, will provide technical and grant support worth about GH¢12 million to 150 owned businesses of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).Embrace digitalisation, innovation for inclusive growth in tourism – GTA
Tourism enterprises have been urged to embrace digitalisation and innovation after post COVID-19 to drive sustainable and inclusive growth of tourism in Africa.
This, according to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr Ekow Sampson, would enable businesses to increase their efficiency and effectiveness in the tourism value chain.
Tech Entrepreneurship Forum Month to connect students, graduates with industry experts
The Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH), in partnership with AFOS Foundation for Entrepreneurial Development Cooperation and other partners, has earmarked June as Tech Entrepreneurship Forum (TEF) Month.
Digital talents
News updates
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