Ghana’s sharp drop in consumer prices stems from the cedi’s remarkable turnaround after a period of severe weakening that had driven up costs throughout the economy. The International Monetary Fund said the local currency gained 37 percent against the dollar through mid-October, helping push the inflation rate down to 9.4 percent in September from 24…

A Ghanaian legislator has criticized the Environmental Protection Authority for allowing almost 20 mining companies to operate without posting financial guarantees meant to restore damaged land. Ernest Yaw Anim, who represents Kumawu in parliament and sits on the Public Accounts Committee, said the agency has ignored a 1999 law requiring operators to provide reclamation bonds…

GOIL PLC has issued a warning about a fraudulent deepfake video circulating online that falsely shows Group Chief Executive Officer Edward Abambire Bawa promoting a fake gold investment program. The Ghanaian fuel distributor said the manipulated clip uses artificial intelligence to impersonate its leadership and deceive viewers into believing the company operates a government-supported precious…

Mobile carriers across sub-Saharan Africa are deploying fifth-generation wireless infrastructure while simultaneously building out fourth-generation coverage to boost service quality and network capacity. Recent data from Ookla Speedtest Intelligence examined performance metrics in eight nations representing more than half the region’s cellular subscriptions, focusing on providers under Airtel Africa, Orange, MTN, and Vodacom. MTN South…

Nokia and measurement specialist Rohde & Schwarz have developed an artificial intelligence-powered radio receiver that addresses a major obstacle expected to complicate sixth-generation wireless deployments. The technology significantly extends uplink reach despite the coverage constraints associated with higher radio frequencies planned for 6G systems. Machine learning algorithms embedded in the device allow operators to build…

Polygon has activated Kenya’s first programmatic digital billboard campaign using Google trading tools for Jaguar Land Rover, marking the automotive brand’s 55th anniversary with ads featuring the latest Defender model. The Africa-focused outdoor advertising network worked with Place Exchange and Omnicom Media Group to deliver the spots across premium locations in Nairobi. Managing director Remi…

UniCloud Africa introduced a continental infrastructure service on Wednesday designed to keep enterprise data within regional borders while reducing reliance on foreign currency and overseas providers. The platform supports African organizations with computing resources, application hosting, and backup systems stored entirely in local facilities that comply with national privacy laws. Chief executive Ladi Okuneye said…

Ooredoo Qatar and Huawei presented the IdeaHub S3 collaboration platform on Wednesday at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa during a business event focused on artificial intelligence integration. The telecommunications carrier invited corporate clients to examine how the device merges video conferencing with interactive displays and wireless connectivity for office environments, educational institutions, and retail…

MTN Rwanda introduced a cybersecurity service on Wednesday aimed at shielding local companies from distributed denial of service incidents that can cripple digital operations. The telecommunications provider said the new protection system will help enterprises maintain secure network access as cyber threats grow more complex across the region. Chief executive Monzer A. told attendees at…

Savvy Games Group has agreed with HUMAIN, an artificial intelligence firm, to deploy AI systems throughout its internal operations. The memorandum of understanding calls for the development of specialized algorithms and software tailored to departments handling personnel management, purchasing, and accounting functions at Savvy. The Saudi gaming company will gain access to data center facilities…