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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified its campaign ahead of the 2024 general electionsAs the campaign heats up, many stars have joined and also shown potential to take leading positionsJohn Dumelo, KOD and Rex Omar are among the Ghanaian stars with good chances if the NDC winsIn just a few months, Ghanaians will head to the polls to elect a successor to President Nana Akufo-Addo.The campaign is heating up ahead of the general election on December 7 and voters are getting excited.Some Ghanaian stars are trying to change minds on behalf of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).John Mahama is…

A California bill seeks to regulate the development of artificial intelligence models, though critics say the measure could threaten innovation in the nascent field. Photo: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP/FileSource: AFPA bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models passed the California Legislature on Wednesday, despite outcry that it could kill the technology it wants to control.”SB 1047 — the AI ​​safety bill — just passed the floor of the Assembly. I’m proud of the diverse coalition behind this bill — a coalition that believes deeply in both innovation and safety” , said Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco, who…

Gospel singer, Broda Sammy, got social media buzzing when he shared his opinion on marriage and having children before marriageIn an exclusive interview with NeatFM, the gospel singer said he was advising people to have children instead of pursuing marriageMany likened his statements to what actress Nana Ama McBrown did in a recent interview with media personality Bola Ray.Gospel musician Broda Sammy sparked a debate on social media when he shared his views on marriage and people who give birth outside of marriage.Broda Sammy shared his thoughts on marriage and having children before marriage. Image credit: @brodasammy_nationsworshipperSource: InstagramBroda Sammy for…

Planes were grounded for hours at Eindhoven airport. Photo: ROB ENGELAAR / ANP/AFPSource: AFPThe first flights left Eindhoven airport in the Netherlands late Wednesday after a computer outage grounded planes for hours and affected government services, with authorities saying they had identified the cause.Planes were grounded for hours at the southeast regional airport that normally carries passengers to 30 international destinations.Earlier, passengers were taken to other airports by bus amid chaotic scenes, national news agency ANP reported.”The first plane of the day has just departed,” Eindhoven airport said on its website, but advised passengers to continue to check flight schedules.The…

Flutterwave, a leading payment technology company, has been granted a Payment System Operator (PSO) license by the Bank of Uganda. Details With the PSO license, Flutterwave will offer payment services for the disbursement of funds such as salaries and commissions, billing solutions for easy payment tracking and collection, and mobile money integration to provide convenient and accessible payment options for Ugandans. The license will also streamline fund transfers and payment collections across different customer segments and locations in Uganda, enabling businesses to benefit from efficient, reliable and personalized payment solutions either through Flutterwave for Business or SendApp. Because this matters…

Former Priestess Nana Agradaa caused an uproar on the internet when she knelt before the former president of the Pentecostal Church of Ghana, Apostle Opoku OnyinahThe video was recorded at the meeting of the National Peace Council with pastors and prophets to discuss peaceful elections in the December 2024 pollsThe video left many people in awe as they wondered what informed Nana Agradaa’s decision to kneel for prayerHeaven Way Chapel Bishop Nana Agradaa knelt humbly before the former president of the Pentecostal Church of Ghana, Apostle Opoku Onyinah, to receive prayers.Nana Agradaa humbly kneels before Apostle Opoku Onyinah to receive…

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said the Rafael deal would be a “huge contract” for that country. Photo: Ludovic MARIN / AFP/FileSource: AFPPresident Aleksandar Vucic told AFP on Wednesday that Serbia expects to sign a “huge” deal for French fighter jets during a visit by the French leader this week, a deal estimated to be worth billions of dollars.Vucic made the comments ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s two-day visit to Serbia starting Thursday, with the duo expected to sign a number of bilateral agreements during the trip.The Serbian president did not specify the number of French Rafale jets to be purchased…

Ghana goes to the polls in December 2024 to elect a new government. Currently, the Ghanaian voter will have to decide between two major parties, the National Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Both parties have released their manifestos of what they plan to do in their government if elected in December. Here’s how both parties compare when it comes to dealing with the tech industry in Ghana: NPP Policies for the Technology Industry (PDF) Educate a million young people across all sectors and levels of digital skills Collaborate with educational institutions and leading Ghanaian and global…

THE Ethiopian Petroleum and Energy Authority (EPA) announced that it is developing a national electrification strategy to accelerate the progress of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. Details The announcement was made at a panel discussion organized by the EPA in collaboration with the Ethio-German Energy Partnership, focusing on the intersection of electric vehicles and the green economy. EPA Director General Sahrla Abdulahi he emphasized that the government is undertaking various initiatives to transform the petroleum sector into a reliable electrification sector, contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. He said there will be a national steering committee set…

It has been four years since Kwame Owusu Fordjour popularly known as Dr. UN, went viral with its clever prize schemeRapper Sarkodie, media personality Berla Mundi and many other Ghanaian celebrities were recipients of fake UN awardMany Ghanaians took to social media to share their reactions while others spoke out about the celebrities receiving the awardMany Ghanaians have taken to social media to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Kwame Owusu Fordjour, popularly known as Dr. Smart Award Scheme. UN.Ghanaians are celebrating 4 years since Dr UN started the bogus award scheme. Image credit: @berlamundi and @sarkodieSource: InstagramDr UN Awards marks…