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In 2012, the The World Bank signed an agreement with Ghana to work on a “eTransform” project. The Bank will provide $97 million to help digitize government services and improve connectivity. 12 years later and with the project nearing its end, has it really yielded results? About the eTransform project The eTransform project in Ghana is a comprehensive initiative aimed at leveraging information technologies to improve public service operations and promote digital inclusion. The aim of the project was to improve the targeting of government resources, improve the efficiency and coverage of priority government services, and promote entrepreneurship and job…

Famous actor Joseph Van Vicker’s second daughter, Jean-Anne Vanna, graduated from high schoolThe proud father shared the news of his daughter’s graduation in a social media post, showing them posing togetherVan Vicker’s post drew huge congratulations from the actor’s fans and other followers Actor Joseph Van Vicker celebrated his second daughter, Jean-Anne Van Vicker, as she completed her sophomore year.Jian recently graduated from high school, getting her certificate. Proud of his daughter’s achievement, Van Vicker took to his Instagram page to share images from his daughter’s ceremony.The photos showed Jian in her black academic dress with a kente sash around…

Salesforce, USA The software-as-a-service (SaaS) customer relationship management specialist has seen strong growth in South Africa in recent years. It now sees an investment in training initiatives as key to its growth strategy in South Africa and the rest of Africa. With the integration of genetic artificial intelligence into Salesforce software, global research firm International Data Corporation has predicted that US$5.8 billion will be generated by the Salesforce ecosystem between 2022 and 2028, coinciding with the creation of 33,000 new jobs that will require upgrading or reskilling the people who will fill these roles. “Through our training initiatives, we aim…

Atos runs supercomputers for France’s nuclear deterrent and will provide real-time results during the Paris Olympics. Photo: Ludovic MARIN / AFP/FileSource: AFPStruggling French technology group Atos, an Olympic partner and key French defense contractor, said on Tuesday it had opted for a takeover bid from a consortium led by top shareholder Onepoint.Atos — which runs supercomputers for France’s nuclear deterrent, has contracts with the French military and is the IT partner for the Paris Olympics — is reeling under nearly five billion euros ($5.4 billion) in debt.The group said its board chose the financial restructuring proposal made by French businessman…

Some of my friends in government have pointed out that I have recently been “attacking President Nana Addo frequently” and have asked me why I have had a “fallen out” with my friend, President Nana Addo. I will give you a simple answer. First, I have deep respect and admiration for President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decades of work to push the boundaries of freedom from totalitarian rule, and when he took office he made no secret of his admiration for me in meetings, at times to my pleasant displeasure. For example, on November 25, 2017, at the birthday event of a…

Where Jayson Tatum rose to the occasion when pressed on defense, Luka Doncic faded in Game 2. Luka Doncic led all scorers with 32 points in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, scoring much more efficiently than he did three nights earlier. Jayson Tatum, meanwhile, shot just 6-for-22 and is now 12-for-38 (32%) in the series. But there was plenty of Doncic vs. Tatum on both ends of the floor in Game 2, and overall, the Boston Celtics had the edge in those situations, one reason they hold a 2-0 lead as the series heads to Dallas for…

Stonebwoy is ready to confront Baba Sadiq after the latter’s abusive comments and accusations against himThe musician has filed a lawsuit seeking damages of three million cedis, among other demandsHe also pleaded with the court to order Sadiq to apologize for his posts and delete themStonebwoy’s road to becoming the reigning TGMA Artiste of the Year widened the gap between the artiste and some industry figures including 3Music founder Baba Sadiq. This comes after Sadiq kicked off his campaign by supporting King Promise for the Artiste of the Year award. Shortly after Sadiq started his campaign, he accused Stonebwoy of…

WASHINGTON — African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday.The names are a part of the low cries of elephants that can be heard over long distances in the savannah. Scientists believe that animals with complex social structures and family groups that are separated and then reunited frequently may be more likely to use individual names.”If you’re taking care of a big family, you have to be able to say, ‘Hey, Virginia, come here!’ said Duke University ecologist Stuart Pimm, who was not involved in the…

The euro has come under pressure due to political uncertainty following the strong showing of far-right parties in EU polls and the announcement of an early parliamentary vote in France. Photo: JOHANNES EISELE / AFPSource: AFPAsian markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors jittery awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and the release of US inflation data, while the euro struggled to recover from a sell-off fueled by political uncertainty in Europe.After an upbeat run last week fueled by signs of easing in the labor market and economy, Friday’s forecast-busting nonfarm payrolls report provided a dose of reality that interest…

Ms Matilda Amissah Arthur, wife of the late former Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur, has narrated the horrifying experience of being robbed and nearly killed in her bedroom in the early hours of Tuesday, December 5, 2023. In her testimony, the former second lady said that on that fateful night, she was woken up by a light on in her room and when she opened her eyes, she found herself face to face with a masked man holding a gun. The intruder, dressed in black with only his eyes visible, ordered her not to move or he would shoot…