Is Hubtel Really Cashing Out Millions Of Dollars From The ECG Power App? ?
Ghana's digital ecosystem week in review : Sony’s $10M entertainment Innovation fund, The Tech Art and Soul Podcast, Telecom Fibre Cuts, Ghana Digital Innovation Week 2024, STEM by Telecel............
Digital Digest No. #1001110
Date: September 23 - September 30 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
Unauthorized Text Messages From Political Parties. Where Did They Get The Data?
There have been recent concerns from citizens on social media on the receipt of unsolicited messages from political parties as December 7th elections draw nearer. This suggests potential data leaks from Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC).
Is this a violation of the data protection act?
Digital infrastructure and platforms
News updates
Telecom Chamber Raises Alarm Over Frequent Fibre Cuts
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has raised concerns over the rising incidents of fibre cuts damaging the country’s telecommunications infrastructure sharing that the first half of 2024 alone, recorded 5,133 fibre cuts across the country, forcing the telecommunications industry to spend GH₵118 million on repairs.
Hubtel Denies Being Paid $25 Million For ECG Power App.
Hubtel, the Ghanaian fintech company which built the ECG Power App for revenue collection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has denied being paid $25 million for the App. This was in response to civil society groups and media commentators backlashing Hubtel for other reasons as well including political ownership,3% of every electricity unit purchased by customers of ECG,etc
Digital finance
News updates
eGotickets Partners With Starlife Assurance To Insure Event Experience
eGotickets, a leading event ticketing platform, has partnered with StarLife Assurance to offer event attendees insurance coverage for accidental death, total permanent disability, and hospitalization. Customers purchasing tickets on eGotickets can now opt for this coverage, which is activated automatically upon ticket purchase and remains valid throughout the event.
Digital entrepreneurship
News updates
Kwame Koranteng joins Sony’s African Innovation Fund as Investment Manager.
Japanese electronics giant Sony has appointed Kwame Kwarteng as Investment Manager for the Sony Innovation Fund: Africa, a $10 million initial allocation fund aimed at supporting Africa’s entertainment start-ups (seed to early-stage)
In this role, Kwame will identify and manage investment opportunities that drive innovation across the African continent
Digital talents
News updates
Blossom Academy Secures Funding To Train Data Professionals For The Digital Economy.
Blossom Academy has secured a grant from the Internet Society Foundation for its “Building Data Professionals for Internet Opportunities” program - equipping underemployed professionals in Ghana with essential data and leadership skills, helping them unlock freelance and consulting opportunities and ultimately increase their incomes.
Telecel Foundation Supports STEM Education in Central Region
Telecel Ghana collaborating with local NGO, Enos Promise Foundation and STEM kit manufacturer, Mingo Blox has donated ten desktop computers and eight cutting-edge coding and robotics kits to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the primary and junior high schools in three communities in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District of Central Region – Ansafona, Patoako and Kwaman.
Winter or Harmattan? Migration and its impact on Ghana’s Ecosystem – Episode 3 Of The Tech, Art And Soul Podcast.
Join the conversation on the episode 2 of #techartandsoulpodcast on
Youtube or Stream on the following platforms:
Spotify , Deezer, Podcast Addict, Apple Podcast, Pocket Casts.
Events Alert!
Ghana Digital Innovation Week 2024
GDIW 2024, under the theme "Innovate Together: Collaborating for Digital Transformation and Impact," will be held from October 2nd to 4th at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) is a nationwide series of events showcasing and celebrating milestones in Ghana’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem. This platform allows various actors to learn, share ideas and create connections to enhance the progress of the ecosystem.
Python Ho is the Regional Python community conference for all levels of enthusiasts, beginners, intermediates, and advanced professionals,
based in Volta.
GHANA TECH ECOSYSTEM SURVEY
Code and Cocktails Africa recently launched a survey to map out the Ghana Tech Ecosystem with a focus on tech professionals. The survey covers demographics, tools, working conditions, and remuneration.
The survey focuses on 3 areas;
1. Engineering
2. Product
3. Sales & Marketing
Kindly take some 5 minutes of your time to complete the survey if work in the 3 areas fore mentioned. Tap here. Thanks!
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