Ghana Launches National Cybersecurity Policy and strategy
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Digital Digest No. #1001111
Date: September 30 - October 6 2024
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Happy new week!🎉 Here are the most important news, perspectives, analysis, and insights about the Ghanaian digital ecosystem from last week
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Digital governance
News updates
The Ministry of Communications and Digitalization, has officially launched the country’s National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS). The policy aims to build a resilient digital ecosystem, secure digital infrastructure, develop national capacity, deter cybercrime, and strengthen cooperation.
Digital infrastructure and platforms
News updates
According to the Bank of Ghana, The total value of mobile money transactions in Ghana reached GH¢1.775 trillion in the first eight months of 2024, marking a substantial increase from GH¢1.031 trillion during the same period in 2023.
This sharp rise highlights the growing role of mobile money in deepening financial inclusion across the country.
TECNO, Africa’s leading smartphone manufacturer, has unveiled its first AI-powered ecosystem at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The new lineup features foldable smartphones, AI-enhanced laptops, gaming systems, and smart assistants, designed to provide personalized and interconnected technology solutions. Key products include the PHANTOM V Fold2 5G, Tecno Phantom V Flip 2, CAMON 30S, Dynamic 1 robotic dog, among others with features such as real-time language translation, image generation, and productivity enhancement.
Digital finance
News updates
The demand for digital banking solutions remains strong, according to the 2023 Payment Systems Oversight Annual Report, The total number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) deployed by banks across Ghana reached 2,287 by the end of 2023, reflecting a modest 1.4% increase compared to 2022.
In contrast, Point of Sale (POS) terminals experienced a significant decline, dropping by 6.91% to 12,491 by December 2023. There’s more.
Digital entrepreneurship
News updates
“No single government or private sector entity can address this alone; we must cultivate an ecosystem where startups, corporations, governments, and non-profits work in concert rather than in isolation.” Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana Patricia Obo-Nai, speaking at the just ended Digital Innovation week, has urged stakeholders in the digital industry to abandon the silo mentality and embrace collaboration to drive meaningful digital transformation.
The KNUST Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC) is set to provide support for transforming research findings into products as indicated by the Director-General of the TCC Professor Francis Davis who believes the move is an avenue for wealth creation.
"TCC has the capacity to transition research findings into products, we believe that what comes out of our research labs, centers of excellence, and universities should become multi-billion-dollar companies in the shortest possible time.”
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Digital talents
News updates
Ghana Interbank Payments and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) has announced the appointments of Clemencia Lila Tetteh as the new Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications, and Ebow Nyamekye Allen-Koufie as new Head, Human Resource and Administration. Profiles of both appointees outlined in this piece.
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Events Alert!
STEM4Girls Africa Summit
STEM4Girls Africa Summit is an empowering event that will bring together 200 girls from various schools in Daboase, Takoradi. The goal is to ignite curiosity, build confidence, and inspire the next generation of female leaders in STEM through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and talks from inspiring women in the field.
Python Ho is the Regional Python community conference for all levels of enthusiasts, beginners, intermediates, and advanced professionals, based in Volta.
GHANA TECH ECOSYSTEM SURVEY
Code and Cocktails Africa recently launched a survey to map out the Ghana Tech Ecosystem with a focus on tech professionals. The survey covers demographics, tools, working conditions, and remuneration.
The survey focuses on 3 areas;
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Kindly take some 5 minutes of your time to complete the survey if work in the 3 areas fore mentioned. Tap here. Thanks!
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2moImpressive insights on Ghana's digital landscape! It's inspiring to see such significant milestones in mobile money transactions and support for research commercialization. These developments create tremendous opportunities. How do you see these changes impacting local businesses in the future?