KMA Builds Database to Improve Commercial Transport Regulation in Kumasi.
Ghana's digital ecosystem week in review: New business registration app coming, MTN and Eco Collaborate to fight Momofraud, GH₵3million invested in sustainable businesses in Ghana, and more ...
Accra Digital Digest No. #011001
Date: July 24 - July 30, 2023
Dear Friends,
As we wrap up July, here are the most important news, perspectives, analysis, and insights about Ghanaian digital ecosystem.
Digital governance
News updates
KMA builds database to effectively regulate commercial transport operations
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is building a database to help regulate commercial transport operations in the city’s Central Business District. The transport reorganization by the Urban Transport Department involves all stakeholders in the transport sector to ensure successful implementation.
Digital infrastructure & platforms
News updates
Ghana’s Ministry of Education Spent GHC 2 Million Spent On COVID-19 Tracker App Which Was Never Used
According to a report by The Fourth Estate, Ghana’s Ministry of Education spent GHC 2Million on a COVID-19 tracker app which was never deployed.
Cyber hygiene key for public safety – Dr. Albert Antwi Boasiako
The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, has stressed the need for users of digital systems to acquire basic cyber hygiene skills to ensure safety, in view of the increasing cyberattacks.
Ghana Office Of Registrar Of Companies To Roll Out New Business Registration Software In Q1 2024
Ghana’s Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) with the assistance of the World Bank will procure a new software system for the online registration of businesses to replace its current system. Head of the ORC, Jemima Oware, made the announcement during the official inauguration of ORC’s office complex at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region and stated that the new system would be hosted by the National Information Technology Agency.
Digital finance
News updates
MML, EOCO sign MoU to combat MoMo fraud
Mobile Money Limited (MML) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the issue of mobile money fraud and related matters across the country.
Star Assurance to reward bolt drivers on Pokuaa Whatsapp Insure
Star Assurance is set to reward Bolt drivers with fuel and airtime, among other things, when they buy a motor insurance policy on the Bolt app using the Star Pokuaa WhatsApp Insure.
Ghana is 3rd in e-bank transfers, 4th in payment automation – Duplo Report
A new report from Duplo, a business payment platform for African businesses of all sizes, has revealed that Ghana is among the top five countries in Africa when it comes payment automation and use of electronic bank transfers in the B2B space.
Digital entrepreneurship
News updates
GrEEn Project supports entrepreneurs with GH₵3m
The European Union funded GrEEn Project has, so far, awarded over GH₵3million to sustainable businesses in the Ashanti and Western Regions, Project Manager for the GrEEn Project, Laouali Sadda, has disclosed.
Zipline wins Most Digitised Logistics Provider of the Year Award
Zipline Ghana has been recognised as the ‘Most Digitised Logistics Provider of the Year’ at the Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria.
Digital talents
News updates
Scientists seek input into charter to transform research, innovation
The move forms part of measures to evolve an inherent culture and natural orientation of the research and innovation ecosystem towards standardisation, certification and conformity assessment.
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