Ghana ID Card

Ghana’s National ID cards can now make payments

Ghana has taken a major step toward financial inclusion by enabling payments through its national identification system. The National Identification Authority has introduced a digital wallet feature on the Ghana Card, allowing citizens to use their ID for financial transactions. The Ghana Card, already used for services such as SIM registration and passport applications, now…

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Clarence AI

Ascent Africa Invests in Clarence AI Platform

South African marketing and communications agency Ascent Africa has acquired a stake in Clarence AI, marking a strategic move into artificial intelligence powered communication and data driven decision making. The acquisition introduces a new direction for Ascent Africa, which now integrates AI based insights into its marketing and communication services. Clarence AI will operate as…

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Women in AI

MTN Forum Urges Women to Shape AI Leadership Not Just Access

As artificial intelligence continues to transform economies across Africa, leaders are calling for a shift in how women participate in the digital economy. At a recent forum organized by MTN Group, participants emphasized that women’s inclusion must go beyond access and translate into real influence over decision making. The intergenerational dialogue brought together global and…

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AI Network

East African Universities Launch AI Network to Boost Research and Education

Universities across East Africa have launched a new regional network aimed at advancing artificial intelligence research and education. The initiative was introduced by the Inter-University Council for East Africa in collaboration with the East African Science and Technology Commission and the German development agency GIZ. The Regional Network on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research…

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Fraud Prevention

Visa Warns AI Alone Cannot Stop Rising Financial Scams

Financial institutions are confronting a new wave of scams that combine advanced technology with human manipulation. As digital payments grow faster and more accessible, fraud tactics are evolving just as quickly. A recent discussion led by Aman Cheema, Vice President and Head of Global Professional Services for Risk and Security Intelligence Solutions at Visa, highlights…

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OpenAI Sora

Why OpenAI Shut Down Sora After Just Six Months

OpenAI recently made the surprising decision to shut down Sora, its AI-powered video generation platform, only six months after launching it. While early speculation linked the move to data collection concerns, new findings reveal a more practical reason behind the shutdown. High Costs and Declining Usage Sora required significant computing power to generate AI videos, making it…

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