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The rise of artificial intelligence poses a new threat to electoral integrity. Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFPSource: AFPThe UK general election is being closely watched after strong warnings that rapid advances in cyber technology, particularly artificial intelligence, and growing friction between major nations threaten the integrity of the landmark 2024 vote.”These unscrupulous and lawless technological developments pose a huge threat to us all. They can be weaponized to discriminate, misinform and divide,” Amnesty International chief Agnes Callamard said in April.The UK election on July 4 — four months before the United States — will be seen as the “test animal”…

A group of former Capital, Municipal and District Executive Officers (MMDCEs) have issued an ultimatum to the government, demanding payment of retirement allowances that have been outstanding for three years.The group comprises 134 MMDCEs who were relieved of their duties following President Akufo-Addo’s 2021 cabinet reshuffle and claim that their letters of appointment guarantee them three months consolidated salary and induction grant as part of their severance pay.Affected former MMDCE spokesperson, Mr Leo Nelson Ajidoga, who was previously MCE for Akatsi South, expressed the dissatisfaction of all, saying the outstanding amount was over GH₵100,000 per person.“It will be three years…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Grace Kim broke out late Saturday afternoon at Blythefield Country Club, making four of the final six holes to take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic. Tied for the second-round lead with Ali Ewing, Kim shot a 6-under 66 to move to 17-under 199. The 23-year-old Australian won in a playoff last year in Hawaii for her only LPGA Tour title. He blew a big lead in April in Los Angeles at the JM Eagle LA Championship. “Giving myself another chance, I guess to do it again and really…

Ghanaian actress and business mogul Fella Makafui made many admire how stunning she looked when she slayed in a sparkly mini dressThe actress is on a holiday trip to the US after selling out theaters in Accra and Kumasi at the premiere of her movie ResonanceMany people in the comment section talked about her glow after her divorce with rapper MedikalGhanaian actress and business tycoon Fella Makafui turned a lot of heads online when she posted pictures of her trip to the US.Fella Makafui dazzling in photos. Image credit: @felamakafuiSource: InstagramFella Makafui slays on US tourAfter the successful premiere of…

Former French Minister of Gender Equality and current President of Ring Capital, Elisabeth Moreno, has taken a stand against stereotypes and advocated for increased investment in African startups. Africa’s rapid population growth and huge market potential mean there are investment opportunities in key areas such as renewable energy, climate change and infrastructure, Moreno said. Sunday PANTS on the sidelines of GITEX Africa in Morocco. Moreno, who heads Ring Capital, a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, invests in high-growth technology and impact companies. The company has not penetrated West Africa, but is currently focusing on French-speaking countries, where investment…

Tech giant Atos provides IT services to the French military and the Paris Olympics. Photo: Ludovic MARIN / AFP/FileSource: AFPDebt-ridden technology group Atos said on Friday that the French state has made a 700 million euro bid for its most sensitive businesses, including cyber security and supercomputers used in the country’s nuclear deterrent.The offer, worth $750 million, comes weeks after Paris said it would not allow foreign players to take over the French company’s strategic operations.”We kept our word. I always said we had to keep the strategic activities of Atos,” French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire told Franceinfo radio.”We…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo A group of former Capital, Municipal and District Executive Officers (MMDCEs) have issued an ultimatum to the government, demanding payment of retirement allowances that have been outstanding for three years. The group comprises 134 MMDCEs who were relieved of their duties following President Akufo-Addo’s 2021 cabinet reshuffle and claim that their letters of appointment guarantee them three months consolidated salary and induction grant as part of their severance pay. Affected former MMDCE spokesperson, Mr Leo Nelson Ajidoga, who was previously MCE for Akatsi South, expressed the dissatisfaction of all, saying the outstanding amount was over…

The Government of Ghana, Ascend Digital, K-NET, Radisys, Nokia and Tech Mahindra, with Ghana’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Telecel Ghana, announce their collaboration on a new shared Infra -Next-Gen InfraCo. (NGIC). This partnership aims to deliver affordable 5G mobile broadband services across Ghana. The Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC) has received a 5G license and is expected to launch 5G services across Ghana within the next six months, followed by expansion to other parts of Africa. The Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC) will be the first 5G Mobile Broadband Shared Infrastructure Entity to build a national 4G/5G network. The company…

The qualifying period for women’s golf at the 2024 Olympics ends on June 24 following the conclusion of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and the world’s best female golfers are working hard to secure their place in the 60-player field at Le Golf National. The competition has intensified in recent weeks and while some athletes have played the course in France, others have been excluded from the top 60 in the Olympic golf rankings. One of the most notable moves last week involved Japan, as 2022 Women’s Scottish Open champion Ayaka Furue leapfrogged six-time LPGA Tour winner Nasa Hataoka to…

Afronita and Abigail are trending for the wrong reasons, with a UK-based man claiming the former is banned in LondonHowever, Afronita’s camp denied the claims, saying the false report has left the girl in tearsAphronita was reportedly still in the UK spending time with her family and would be back soonBritain’s Got Talent finalist Afronita’s camp have denied reports that she is stranded in the UK and struggling to buy a ticket to return home.Aphronita, who took part in the BGT final with dance partner Abigail at the end of May, has been in the UK since the show ended.Amidst…