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Executives from Ghana Link Network Services dominated the 6th Edition of the 2024 National Communication Awards, highlighting the company’s central role in the country’s digital transformation. Dr. Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ghana Link Network Services, won the prestigious CTO of the Year award at the Digital Future Edition of the event. This distinction recognizes the significant contribution of Dr. Ansah in Ghana’s communications and IT landscape, particularly his leadership in the development of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS). ICUMS, a cornerstone project for Ghana Link, has revolutionized customs operations across the country, modernizing…

d. lightthe global provider of home products and affordable financing for low-income households, has launched its new customer loyalty program – the first of its kind in the off-grid solar space. Details d.light has officially launched its loyalty program, called “d.light Points program’, in Kenya on August 7, with plans to expand to its customers Uganda, Tanzania, and Nigeria later this year. d.light aims to have more than 500,000 customers benefit from the program before the end of 2024. How it works The d.light Points Program rewards customers who make regular and frequent payments to their PayGo products with points…

An ensemble of Ghanaian church members were delighted to sing King Paluta’s Makoma during their service The video comes after a Catholic priest got into trouble for referring to the song’s lyrics while officiating at a wedding serviceKing Paluta has shared a hilarious take on Ghanaians’ tendency to sing his infectious songs in churchGhanaian hiplife artist King Paluta is riding one of the biggest waves of his music career after winning the 2024 TGMA Best New Artist of the Year. His latest single, Makoma, which was adjudged the most streamed song in Africa shortly after its release, has become a…

According to the Atlantic Council, Chinese overseas sales of electric vehicles will increase by 70% in 2023, reaching $34.1 billion. Almost 40% went to the European Union. Photo: STR/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe European Commission said on Tuesday it plans to impose five-year import tariffs of up to 36% on Chinese electric cars unless Beijing can offer an alternative to a damaging trade dispute over state subsidies.It also said that Tesla cars made in China would face a lower tariff of 9%.Brussels last month hit Chinese EVs with steep temporary tariffs — on top of the current 10 percent duties — after an…

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has announced that its online merchants in Nigeria can now accept American Express payments. Details American Express Card members – with consumer, business or corporate cards – will be able to make payments directly to e-commerce businesses using Flutterwave in Nigeria. This service will also be available to Flutterwave merchants in other countries including Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Uganda in the near future. This partnership facilitates online transactions and offers a number of benefits for both merchants and online shoppers: Flutterwave merchants can attract business from a new customer base of American Express Card…

Kumawood actress Ellen Kyei White’s son Jerome recently celebrated his birthday The actress shared a video of herself spraying cash on her son in front of friends and family at his birthday party at their home.Many of Ellen Kyei White’s fans flooded the comments section to wish Jerome a happy birthday Famous Kumawood actress Ellen Kyei White’s little son Jerome celebrated his birthday recently. Ellen White splashes cash on her son as he celebrates his birthday. Photo source: @kyeiwhite1Ellen Kyei White splashes cash on sonEllen Kyei White took to her Instagram page to mark the special occasion with an emotional…

Oil prices have fallen on hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a “bridge proposal” and urged Hamas to do the same. Photo: Chuck KENNEDY / US State Department/AFPSource: AFPAsian investors were cautious on Tuesday after the latest rebound in optimism fueled by hopes that Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell will signal a rate cut in a much-anticipated speech to top central bankers this week.With recent data showing the US economy remains in good shape as inflation slows and the labor market softens, there is…

By Philip Tengzu Wa, (UW/R), Aug 19, GNA- Some youths in the Upper West region have appealed to government and digital stakeholders to increase investment in infrastructure and initiatives to ensure equitable access regardless of geographical location someone’s They recognized that digital technology was not just a tool, but a catalyst for change and the key to navigating the challenges of the 21st century. It has therefore become imperative to equip young people with the digital skills necessary to promote sustainable development in various sectors of the economy, including agriculture, education and entrepreneurship. This was made in a youth announcement…

Stonebwoy has addressed his critics over claims that he is stingy when it comes to showering his fans with money in publicThe dancehall artist said he thought it was disrespectful to throw money at his fans when he met themStonebwoy’s comments garnered mixed reactions from social media users who shared their viewsGhanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has addressed critics and fans who are calling him stingy for not publicly throwing money at fans.Stonebwoy explains why he doesn’t throw money at his fans in public. Photo source: @stonebwoySource: FacebookStonebwoy tackles his money throwing habitIn a recent interview with media personality Emmanuel Quest…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has commissioned the year-end Bolgatanga Regional Hospital phase III rehabilitation project in the Upper East Region as a step towards improving healthcare delivery in the region. In his speech, President Akufo-Addo stressed the importance of citizens having access to quality healthcare, affirming that it is a fundamental right for every Ghanaian. “Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right of every citizen and the government must ensure that the exercise of this right is not only theoretical but, more importantly, practical. this new hospital reinforces the commitment of the Akufo Addo government to this…