Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for strong ethical standards and inclusive policies to guide Ghana’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that unchecked technological advancement could deepen inequality. Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, Bagbin stressed the need to align innovation with moral responsibility. “Advancing technologically is not enough—we …

A fire outbreak at a substation in Akosombo has damaged a major power transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts, according to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition. Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry, Richmond Rockson, revealed that the affected system accounts for nearly 70 percent of the transmission capacity linked to the Akosombo Dam. …

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a $270 million investment package to accelerate Ghana’s artificial intelligence ambitions, as the country moves to position itself as a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, the President outlined plans to develop critical infrastructure and support the rollout of …