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Starlink added a new Residential Lite service plan in selected markets. The new plan offers unlimited Internet access at reduced speeds, targeting users looking for a cost-effective alternative to the full Residential package. Details According to Starlink, the new “Residential LiteThe design is designed for personal, family or household use in a fixed, terrestrial location. Users will have an unlimited number data without priority every month without long-term contracts or commitments. This service plan will be lacks priority compared to Residential Service during peak hours. This means that speeds may be slower for the Residential Lite Service than the Residential…

Kwabena Kwabena composed beautiful songs for Nana Akufo-Addo and NPP campaigns in the pastHighlife singer Nana Poku Ashis’ manager has claimed that his artiste has not received any financial rewardIn an interview, Ashis reported that some friends took the payment meant for Kwabena Kwabena without his consentHighlife music star Kwabena Kwabena may have composed one of the best campaign songs for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) but he received no financial reward.According to the singer’s manager, Nana Poku Ashis, whatever benefits were supposed to go to the artist instead went to some associates.Kwabena Kwabena’s manager claims they did not receive…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hailed the models as “a new paradigm: artificial intelligence that can do complex, general-purpose logic.” Photo: Jason Redmond/AFP/FileSource: AFPChatGPT creator OpenAI on Thursday released a new line of AI models designed to spend more time thinking — with the hope that the resulting AI chatbots will provide more accurate and helpful answers.The new models, known as OpenAI o1-Preview, are designed to tackle complex tasks and solve more difficult problems in science, coding and math — something that previous models have been criticized for not delivering consistently.Unlike their predecessors, these models are trained to refine their thought…

By DI Laary Koforidua, September 12, GNA – MTN Ghana has announced that it is upgrading its network infrastructure to next generation technology to enhance service delivery to customers and fix the challenge of recent service interruptions. The transition, which is being developed in phases, is expected to enhance the stability and reliability of the telecommunications companies’ network and offer customers more reliable services. Speaking at a media and stakeholders forum in Koforidua, Mr Samuel Duku, MTN Network Manager Eastern Region, explained that the recent service disruptions were partly due to the company’s major infrastructure upgrade and transition to next…

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has launched its remittance product, Submit application from Flutterwave, in Malawi. Building on the company’s newly acquired International Money Transfer Operators (IMTO) license from the Reserve Bank of Malawi, this enhanced capacity makes it more convenient for Malawians and diaspora communities across the UK, US and Europe to send money to any of the banks in the country through the Send application. What They Say Olugbenga ‘GB’ AgboolaFlutterwave’s founder and CEO commented, “At Flutterwave, we’ve always prided ourselves on our commitment to providing value where it’s needed most. With the arrival of the Send…

Famous rapper Medikal was on a live TikTok with Steve Quamz and asked about the whereabouts of his lookalike, BY2 MedikalSteve Quamz Talks BY2 Medikal Returning To Role As Lotto Agent After Failing To Cope With Celebrity LookalikeThe news excited many Ghanaians who applauded Medikal for being thoughtful while others laughed at Steve Quams for mistaking an artiste for an actor.Rapper Medikal has promised to provide financial support to his celebrity lookalike BY2 Medikal and others in need.Medikal to help his lookalike, BY2 Medikal. Image credit: @amgmedikalSource: InstagramMedikal to help his cloneIn one live TikTok session Co-hosted with Steve Quamz,…

It has been a difficult year for French winemaking. Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFPSource: AFPHeavy rain, hail and mildew have destroyed most of this year’s wine harvest in eastern France’s Jura region, leaving winegrowers scrambling.Nestled between the famous Burgundy wine region and Switzerland, the Jura is one of France’s oldest wine-growing regions, with around 200 vineyards spread over 2,000 hectares.The unusual altitude and cool climate of the area give a distinctive flavor to its wines, some of which are famous, especially the white wine known as “Vin Jaune” (yellow wine).But this year is giving winegrowers a bitter taste as the…

Over the years, some local tech companies have expanded to other African countries and raised significant amounts of money to grow and expand. According to our internal data, Ghanaian tech startups have grown profits over $400 million through venture capital firms since 2016. By our estimates, Ghana’s tech ecosystem has grown a estimated at $40 million the first half of 2024. Here’s a look at the top 5 funded tech startups in Ghana over the years mPharma mPharma is a venture-backed startup with a simple mission: To make prescription drugs in emerging markets easily accessible and affordable. Amount raised: 65…

Seasoned actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown has been announced as the brand ambassador for Kivo ProductsThe Onua Showtime host rocked a Kivo branded shirt and hat and posed with the company’s wide range of productsMany congratulated her, while others spoke of McBrown as the queen of ambassadorial deals in the countrySeasoned actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown has been unveiled as Procus Ghana’s newest ambassador for the Kivo range of products.Nana Ama McBrown becomes the new Kivo brand ambassador. Image credit: @iamamamcbrown and @kivoproductsSource: InstagramMack Brown becomes Kivo’s ambassadorKivo products took to their social media pages to…

Google and other big tech companies have come under heavy scrutiny in Europe. Photo: PAU BARRENA / AFP/FileSource: AFPAn Irish regulator that helps police European Union data privacy on Thursday launched an investigation into Google’s artificial intelligence development.The investigation comes as the EU and other major regulators around the world crack down on big tech over a range of issues including competition, misinformation and taxation.The EU has also adopted the world’s first sweeping rules governing artificial intelligence, which came into force in August.”The Data Protection Commission today announced that it has launched a cross-border statutory investigation into Google Ireland,” where…