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Ghana’s Vice President has said the next phase of the country’s digitization efforts will be the full adoption of blockchain technology in its government operations, making it the first blockchain-powered government in Africa.According Business Insider Africa, Mr. Mahamudu Bawumia, made this known at the 14th Regional Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in the Commonwealth of Africa, held in Accra from 6 to 11 May 2024.Blockchain technology has gained worldwide fame for its revolutionary position in all fields, including politics. Blockchain technology can quickly detect any change in digital data and provide a perfect trail…

There is only one coveted place in next season’s Premier League up for grabs and four teams are preparing to try and claim it in the upcoming Championship play-offs. Adrian Kajumba takes a look at the teams hoping to reach the Wembley final on Sunday 26 May and seal their return to the Premier League. Championship playoff semi-finals Sunday, May 1212:00 BST Norwich v Leeds 14:15 BST West Brom v Southampton Thursday, May 1620:00 BST Leeds v NorwichFriday, May 1720:00 BST Southampton v West Brom Leeds United Leeds had hoped that, like Championship title winners Leicester City, relegation from the…

MainOne submarine cable repairs completed: Internet services restored Recommended Kweku Zurek Technology May – 12 – 2024, 09:42 Following an outage that disrupted internet services in parts of West Africa from 14 March 2024, MainOne, a leading provider of submarine fiber optic internet connectivity, has announced the successful completion of repairs to its submarine cable. The outage, which also affected other undersea communication cables in the region, caused major disruptions to banking and telecommunications services in countries such as Ghana and Nigeria. In a statement released Friday, MainOne, a subsidiary of Equinix, confirmed the repairs and its commitment to maintaining…

Kumawood actor Lil Win has sent a message to industry players who want him to fail ahead of the film’s releaseLil Win has revealed that he would urge everyone to buy a ticket to see his movie before writing negative reviews onlineSome social media users commented on Lil Win’s video after seeing the trailer of his highly anticipated video Ghanaian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly called Lil Win, has warned media personnel and bloggers who will write negative reviews of his new movie, A Country Called Ghana’ without seeing it.Lil Win has claimed that some Ghanaians want him down and will…

The resumption of a full-scale cold war between a coalition of Western countries and Russia over the latter’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has inspired great power competition on the African continent with a strong political component. The race to secure the natural resources needed to produce lithium-ion batteries has drawn the US, China, India and European countries to African capitals for years. Indeed, Russia has also sought deals in Africa’s mining industries, but mainly for uranium, gold and diamonds. However, with Russia’s relative isolation in the Western system of international relations, African countries have also become important in Moscow’s…

At Sotheby’s, the crown jewel of the sale is a portrait of Francis Bacon estimated at $30-50 million. Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFPSource: AFPNew York’s major auction houses were preparing for the start of their all-important spring sales on Monday, even as Christie’s suffered a cyber attack that affected its website.After a drop in sales in 2023, there is hope among hammer guns that the good results in Europe so far this year will be repeated stateside.David Hockney, Francis Bacon, Leonora Carrington, Joan Mitchell, Brice Marden, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Alberto Giacometti, Georgia O’Keeffe are among the distinguished artists…

Here are five compelling reasons why staying in your country can be beneficial: 1. Reduced risk of racism and xenophobia One of the most profound benefits of living in your country is getting to know its social and cultural norms. This familiarity reduces the likelihood of encountering racism or xenophobia, which are unfortunately still prevalent issues in many parts of the world. In your home country, you are more likely to be part of the majority demographic, which can protect you from the discrimination and isolation that minorities often face abroad. 2. No fear of deportation Living in your country…

Amy Olson always had this plan. Play on the LPGA Tour for 10 years. Getting married. I have children. Retire to focus on motherhood. So after announcing she was pregnant last March, Olson knew time was running out on her career. She did it at the US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links seven months pregnant and went on maternity leave shortly after, eventually giving birth to her daughter, Carly Gray Olson, on September 15. Becoming a mother is something that often cataclysms an athlete’s mindset, and Olson was no exception, making it that much easier to share via…

Huawei Digital Power held its maiden edition of the Fusionsolar Partner Summit in Accra, Ghana. The summit, themed “Lighting a Greener Africa”, aimed to bring together Huawei Digital Power channel partners to launch the latest sustainable energy solutions in the industry. Speaking at the event, Mr. Tommy Liang, CEO of Huawei Ghana, said that Huawei as a corporate entity is committed to harnessing technological innovations to promote sustainable energy solutions and contribute to the global energy transition. According to him, the company is committed to investing in Ghana through partnering with local businesses to help develop solutions tailored to the…

Ghanaian fashion mogul Nana Akua Addo named best dressed celebrity at 2024 AMVCA AwardsThe mother-of-two looked stunning in a chic 3D outfit and beautiful accessories to style her glamorous lookTop fashion icons including Berla Mundi and others commented on Nana Akua Addo’s futuristic outfitGhanaian style icon Nana Addo has once again taken social media by storm with her stunning outfit designed with 3D unconventional material at the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.The talented actress challenged Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez as she rocked Heidilee’s Endless Echo hat at the star-studded event.Nana Akua Addo slays in an elegant…