Ghanaian Talents : Dr Thomas Mensah, Pioneer of Fiber Optics, Passes Away.
Ghana's digital ecosystem week in review: Telecel Ghana and Huawei sign new framework contract, Yango Launches Cargo Express Feature in Ghana, E-learning center by KNUST, Treepz expands, Hubtel Ai Lab
Accra Digital Digest No. #110101
Date: March 25 - March 31 2024
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Dear Friends,
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Here are the most important news, perspectives, analysis, and insights about the Ghanaian digital ecosystem from last week.
Digital governance
News updates
Digital infrastructure and platforms
News updates
Hubtel opens Ghana’s first indigenous AI Lab
Hubtel has announced the opening of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab. The lab, a dedicated research and development unit of Hubtel, will leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) particularly machine learning to enhance user engagement, build trust, and ultimately drive revenue growth for both Hubtel and businesses using its platform to process payments.
Telecel Ghana and Huawei sign new framework contract to provide better network experience
Telecel Ghana and Huawei Ghana signed a new framework contract to promote cooperation and partnership for providing improved network experience and coverage in Ghana.
Yango Launches Cargo Express Feature in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire and Zambia
Yango Delivery, a technology company providing a platform for placing and receiving in-city delivery orders has introduced Cargo Express, its latest offering designed to streamline the delivery of large and bulky items in Abidjan, Accra, and Lusaka.
Dr Thomas Mensah, Pioneer of Fiber Optics, Passes Away At 74
Dr. Thomas Mensah, known for his groundbreaking work in fiber optics technology, has passed away. Dr. Mensah’s works impacted the way we communicate and process information in the digital age. He was instrumental in improving the manufacturing process of optical fibers, increasing production speeds, and making the technology more accessible and cost-effective.
Digital finance
News updates
Zeepay secures additional $3m from Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund
Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund has completed its fourth investment in just over two years since its closing, with a US$3 million preferred equity investment in Zeepay. Zeepay specialises as a Mobile Money Challenger, and is currently the biggest non-telco Mobile Money Operator in Africa by balance sheet and revenue with Mobile Money Licenses in six countries – Ghana, Zambia, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Gambia and Barbados.
Digital entrepreneurship
News updates
Since its launch in 2019, Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup has provided employee transit for top firms like Tekexperts, Wakanow, Somasource, and Brighter Monday across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda. The company has announced an expansion in it’s corporate mobility and employee transportation services across the continent with a fresh new look for its website to better showcase Treepz’s range of services for companies looking to efficiently and sustainably move employees and clients in major African cities.
Digital talents
News updates
KNUST champions E-Learning By Building E-learning Centre
Inadequate infrastructure is a major impediment to educational technology accessibility, especially in rural and underprivileged communities.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is addressing the infrastructure challenges through the setting up of a $1.3 million E-Learning Centre with an additional ¢17 million in multimedia blended teaching equipment. The centre offers online examinations, interactive online classes, asynchronous courses, and other instructional resources.
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