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Companies targeted by the new EU law, including Apple and Meta, have already announced changes. Photo: Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP/FileSource: AFPFaster and faster crackdown on abuses of power by the world’s biggest digital companies: that’s the promise of the European Union’s new legal arsenal, which comes into full force on Thursday.The Digital Markets Act (DMA) marks a revolution in competition law, with the power to transform the way the world’s biggest players behave online.Its full impact won’t be felt immediately, but as early as Thursday six so-called “gatekeepers” will face tighter restrictions: Google parent Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, TikTok owner ByteDance,…

Isaac Adongo, Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, has outlined the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s commitment to introduce advanced digitalization systems to Ghana if elected, adding that the current initiative led by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia This exceeded the previous efforts. Speaking at a public lecture organized by the Coalition for Reconstruction (CFR) at the Accra University of Professional Studies (UPSA) on February 28, 2024, Mr. Adongo said that digitalization will minimize human intervention and reduce corruption in public service delivery. He emphasized the need for a strategy. , fight crime. Mr Adongo criticized the government’s digitalization plan as…

The stage is set for her 13th African Games which officially kicks off on Friday, March 8 in Accra, Ghana. As the crème de la crème of African athletes converge on Ghana for what is fondly called the continent’s version of the Olympics, Nigeria is set to make its mark with a team of 358 athletes competing in 25 different sports. According to the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) public relations officer, Tony Nezianya, the athletes, officially accredited on Monday, will be spread across various venues in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast, all vying for glory on the continental stage. Permanent…

Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. is Averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over his last 13 games. We’re set for what’s shaping up to be a fantasy-friendly Week 20 schedule-wise, with the dual benefit of not having any two-game weeks and a team, the Nets, with five games on their books. We also have more four-game clubs than them with just three chances to take the court, and a strong selection of players with lower starting percentages at guard and forward who are viable options. Each week, we’ll aim to highlight a pair of Start candidates for your fantasy…

Rex Omar is willing to take a political appointment if it is handed to himThe GHAMRO boss believes he is now more mature and experienced in handling any political office within his purviewIn a recent interview, he also advocated changing Ghana’s presidential term limit from four to six yearsFamous Ghanaian musician Rex Omar has expressed his readiness to serve in a political role if given the opportunity. Rex Omar, a committed member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his willingness to accept a political appointment that aligns with his capabilities.Rex Omar ready for a political appointment Photo source:…

Such was the comic genius of Nigerian actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, that he often did not even need to open his mouth to make people laugh.”I was cast to play a doctor in a movie once, and when I came on set dressed up, even without saying anything, the whole crew burst out laughing,” he recalls.His death at the age of 62 has left family, friends and fans of the Nigerian Nollywood film industry across Africa in mourning.He burst onto the scene in 2004 with the film Mr Ibu, which tells the story of the eponymous…

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal (L) is among those suing new owner Elon Musk (R). Photo: -, JIM WATSON/TWITTER/AFPSource: AFPFormer top Twitter executives sued Elon Musk on Monday, saying they failed to pay them nearly $130 million after the billionaire took over the social media company and fired them.”Musk doesn’t pay his bills, believes the rules don’t apply to him, and uses his wealth and power to attack anyone who disagrees with him,” they said in the lawsuit filed in California federal court.The plaintiffs include former CEO Parag Agrawal, who is seeking $57.4 million in benefits, according to the suit,…

Former special prosecutor Martin Amidu is skeptical about the impact that former President John Mahama’s running mate will have on the party aiming to win the general election in December. In his view, Professor Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang may not be of interest to young people considering her age. Amidu’s comments came after the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) named her as his running mate for the 2024 elections. He submitted her name to the party’s national executive committee and council of elders for scrutiny. However, Martin Amidu in his post said he hoped that the selection of…

Now in his 21st NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is one of the most successful players in NBA history with four Kia MVPs, four Finals MVPs, four NBA titles, 20 All-Star appearances and 19 nods in the All-NBA. A talent who can rack up triple-doubles with ease, James has in recent years surpassed his idol, Michael Jordan, and friend, Kobe Bryant, to move into third place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Then in the 2022-23 season, he passed Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the No. 1 all-time spot. As James continues to climb the NBA…

Ghanaian comedian Funny Face has announced his upcoming standup comedyThis comes several weeks after the famous personality lamented that he was broke and unable to feed his familyIn a new video, Funny Face shared his plans to exchange up to a thousand cedis for a ticket to the showGhanaian comedian and actor Funny Face recently shared that he had gone bankrupt, resulting in him losing custody of his daughters.The actor’s appeal caught the attention of several colleagues, who stepped in to help him get back on his feet. In a recent post online, the actor announced his upcoming stand-up comedy,…