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20/03/2026

04/09/2025

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced the government’s plan to merge AT (formerly AirtelTigo) with Telecel Ghana.

He also assured all 300 permanent AT employees of thier job security during the merger, promising a seamless transition for millions of subscribers.

Speaking at a staff engagement session at AT’s headquarters in Accra, Mr. George, a Member of Parliament, sought to allay fears about the future of the struggling telecom operator.

“This is not a re-application process. It is a continuation of your contracts,” he told employees. “Every one of you will be absorbed, unless you personally choose to leave.”

The merger comes as AT grapples with mounting financial losses, reporting a staggering $10 million deficit in just the first eight months of 2025. These losses, funded by taxpayer money, have prompted the government to intervene, citing the need to redirect public funds toward critical infrastructure like roads, water systems, and schools.

“We cannot keep pouring public funds into unsustainable operations,” Mr. George said, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

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04/09/2025

Ghana's Telecommunications giant MTN says it will take a cautious approach in phasing out its 2G and 3G networks ensuring that subscribers are given ample time to adjust to newer technologies.

MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett at a press briefing during the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, noted that many subscribers still rely on 2G and 3G. He explained that some prefer these networks to better manage data consumption, while others simply lack 4G-compatible devices.

“A lot of our customers are still operating on 3G. Even though 4G is widely available, some choose to stay on 3G because they feel data usage is faster on 4G. Others, however, use older devices that don’t support 4G,”

He added that while MTN is committed to optimizing spectrum use by eventually sunsetting 2G and 3G, the process must align with device availability.

“If we push to shut down 2G and 3G without ensuring customers have affordable 4G devices, we risk leaving people behind."

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27/07/2025

The AI industry hasn’t yet ensured full privacy for sensitive ChatGPT conversations.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that conversations with ChatGPT don’t carry the same legal protections as those with a therapist, doctor, or lawyer, a gap the AI industry has yet to resolve.

Speaking on comedian Theo Von’s podcast 'This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von', Altman said many young users treat ChatGPT as a therapist or life coach, asking for advice on relationships and personal struggles. However, he warned that these exchanges aren’t legally confidential.

“We haven’t figured that out yet for ChatGPT,” he said. “If you go talk to ChatGPT about your most sensitive stuff and then there’s like a lawsuit or whatever, we could be required to produce that.”

“I think that’s very screwed up,” Altman added. “We should have the same concept of privacy for your conversations with AI that we do with a therapist — and no one had to think about that even a year ago.”

This remarks come amid a legal battle between OpenAI and The New York Times, where a court order could require the company to retain user chats — except for those on ChatGPT Enterprise.

27/07/2025

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15/07/2025

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02/07/2025

MTN Ghana in a text messages to thier customers announced that the technical issues that affected their bundles purchasing service have been resolved and now customer can purchase bundle with ease.

01/07/2025

MTN Ghana is experiencing a major technical issue which has affected data bundle purchase, including the data volume offer.

This is due to the implementation of the data offer, which will provide 15% additional volume of data from today 1st July, 2025,

In a communique MTN,sincerely apologized to thier customers and assured that thier technical teams are working to resolve the issue..

11/06/2025

Apple’s operating systems are getting new names. If you’re confused by the jump from iOS 18 to iOS 26, that’s understandable. From now on, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and the rest of Apple’s operating systems will be named by the year after their release. This is similar to how car companies assign model years to vehicles. For example, the version of iOS announced at WWDC is iOS 26, and the one coming out next fall will be iOS 27.

iOS 26 (more on the new name below) will have a design that Apple calls Liquid Glass. Expect to see transparent layers and shape-shifting controls that adjust to what you’re doing on your phone. The new design extends to iPads and Macs, too.

Integrated throughout the system and built with privacy from the ground up, Apple Intelligence gets even more capable. Updates to the Phone and Messages apps help users stay connected while eliminating distractions like unwanted calls. iOS 26 also introduces new features in CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet, as well as Apple Games, a brand-new app that gives players a single destination for all their games.

Apple will offer a public beta version of iOS 26 as it does each year.

iOS 26’s public beta will launch this July.

This beta release will be available to anyone who wants it via enrollment at beta.apple.com.

08/06/2025

Alert 🚨 - EMERGENCY SECURITY UPDATE FOR GOOGLE CHROME

22/05/2025

Google is set to introduce a major anti-theft feature with Android 16, aiming to make stolen phones virtually useless. The update will include enhanced security tools that will "restrict all functionalities on devices that are reset without the owner's authorisation", according to a report in Android Police. The move is part of Google's broader effort to curb mobile theft, which continues to rise globally. By rendering stolen devices inoperable, the tech giant hopes to reduce the incentive for theft. The feature is expected to roll out later this year with the Android 16 operating system.

The internet search giant revealed the new feature during 'The Android Show: I/O Edition' recently. It basically augments Factory Reset Protection (FRP) - a security feature designed to make stolen phones unusable. Goole had made several improvements to FRP in Android 15, and the next Android update will further strengthen it.

Though Google hasn't officially said anything about the new functionality, Android Police carried a screenshot that it said sheds light on Google's plans.

The screenshot shows a factory reset warning flashing on the screen of the phone - something that Android 16 will force users to do on a stolen device if they somehow bypass the setup wizard.

This means that the company will block all functionality on the device until the user resets it and enters previous lock screen lock or Google account credentials.

This is a more stringent implantation of the security feature than the current structure, which allows stolen devices to be used for making phone calls and other purposes.

However, an important thing to note here is that FRP improvement may not arrive with the initial release of Android 16 this June. Instead, it is expected to be released later in the year, as per Android Police.

According to CNET, Material 3 design is the centrestage of the new version of Android. It will bring dynamic colours, springy animations and more fluid experience to Google-powered smartphones.

Android 16 will also bring in new features and setting, along with greater customization. It will also bring Gemini AI to more devices, like watches, cars and televisions.