Author: Akin Naphtal

LG Electronics (LG) will begin rolling out its newest and most premium LCD TV line-up in markets worldwide starting in July. Thanks to LG’s state-of-the-art Quantum Dot NanoCell color and Mini LED backlight technologies, the TV delivers a stunning viewing experience with deeper black, more accurate color reproduction with greater contrast and brightness. The lineup consists of 4K QNED91 and QNED90 series models in screen sizes ranging from a spacious 75 inch to a colossal 86 inch. Featuring the company’s very own Quantum Dot NanoCell color technology, LG QNED Mini LED ushers in a whole new era in LCD TV…

LG Washing Machines with Artificial Intelligence, Direct Drive Motor Takes Convenience, Healthy Lifestyle To The Next Level Laundry is a necessary chore that most people despise. The reason for this is simple: it can be time consuming, stressful, and boring. Laundry piles can appear untidy and make your to-do list seem endless. Thanks to technology advancements, we now have washing machines to help put an end to the long hours spent hand washing clothes. Getting the best washing machine is a priority if you want to clean your clothes faster, easier, and cheaper. In Ghana, LG Electronics is a well-known…

Mr. Richard Okyer-Fosu, Director General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) has engaged the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana, a key stakeholder group in the IT industry who would like to work with the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) to ensure effective collaboration between the parties. The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) is a public service institution established by Act 771 in 2008 as the ICT policy implementing arm of the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Ghana. At the meeting, they discussed the NITA LI, Digital Economy Policy Strategy and Action Plan, which is to replace ICT4AD.…

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful who is currently participating in this year’s World Telecommunications Development Conference has called on ITU member-states to promote the Partner2Connect initiative. According to the ITU’s Facts and Figures 2021, 63% of the world’s population used the Internet in 2021. This represents an increase of 17% since 2019, with 782 million people estimated to have come online during that period leaving 2.9 billion people offline. According to the Minister, the Partners2Connect Coalition initiative is aimed at fostering meaningful connectivity and digital transformation globally and therefore needs to be formalized and focused on…

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Hon. Ursula Owusu- Ekuful has urged the world to deepen solidarity in its quest to ensure universal connectivity. According to her this would not only help connect the unconnected but also enhance digital transformation that would help save lives, especially in cases of emergency crises. Hon. Owusu-Ekuful was speaking at a high-level discussion session on the UN Global Digital Impact being held as part of scheduled activities for the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) which is currently ongoing in Kigali, Rwanda, and is scheduled to end on the 16th of June 2022. The event…

Market research shows that in terms of internet penetration rates, not only is Africa behind global counterparts, but there are still glaring gaps between countries on the continent. Kegan Peffer, CEO of tech start-up, Adoozy Power, said according to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank, more than 520 million Africans were connected to the internet by 2021 – that’s 40% of all Africans, considerably less than global standards. Additionally, Peffer said Statista reported in January this year that Morocco enjoys the highest internet penetration with 84.1% of its population connected, while at the other end of the…

One of the largest money transfer companies to Zimbabwe, WorldRemit has terminated direct bank transfers to customer bank accounts within the Southern African country. The company announced that their digital payment platform will no longer facilitate any new outbound transactions to-Zimbabwe with effect from 26 June 2022. However, other services like cash pickup, mobile money, and airtime remain available. The company released a statement which reads that it no longer believes it can provide the best quality service in Zimbabwe. An excerpt reads: “At WorldRemit, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible service to our customers. Sometimes that means…

In its usual proactive modus operandi, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to train one million developers in various areas of application development in the next eighteen months. This, according to the Director General of the Agency, Kashifu Inuwa would be done in collaboration with various stakeholders in the ecosystem with the ambition of making Nigeria the hub of digital talent in Africa. The deployment of digital technologies is a necessary fundamental tool in the implementation of the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals to make the world a better and safer place. The DG who was represented…

Digital payments network MFS Africa will accelerate its global expansion plans across the continent and in Asia, which includes enabling cross-border digital payments between Africa and China. MFS Africa detailed its roadmap after announcing it had secured an additional US$100-million in equity and debt funding led by Admaius Capital Partners, taking the total amount raised in the series to US$200-million. New investors, Vitruvian Partners and AXA IM Alts joined the extension, alongside existing investors, AfricInvest FIVE and CommerzVentures, who re-invested in the extension. Previous other investors include LUN Partners Group, Goodwell Investments, Allan Gray Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst and Endeavor Harvest,…

Africa Data Centres, part of the Cassava Technologies Group, has announced that it is building a second datacentre in Cape Town, South Africa. According to a statement released by the company, the new 20MW facility will cover 15,000 square meters in eight data halls and is situated on the northern periphery of Cape Town city centre. Tesh Durvasula, CEO, Africa Data Centres, there is a clear pipeline of demand for colocation space that cannot be served from the existing Diep River data centre. “The new Cape Town facility is a critical part of Africa Data Centres expansion drive in the…