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Africa contributes relatively little to global greenhouse-gas emissions but faces disproportionate climate risks. As Ethiopia prepares to host COP32, African negotiators are pushing for greater climate finance, stronger bargaining power and a development-centred green transition. But the central question remains: can Africa turn climate diplomacy into investment, industrialisation and measurable benefits for its people?
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Researchers at KNUST’s Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab are developing an AI-powered system to detect rare genetic diseases early and improve treatment outcomes. In an interview with Ghanaian Watch, Professor Jerry John Kponyo explains how artificial intelligence and genomic data could help diagnose conditions affecting millions of Ghanaians and transform healthcare across Africa.
Ghana lost about $9.8 million to cybercrime in 2022, according to the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). Many of these crimes include mobile money fraud, fake online shops, email scams, and data theft.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the recent power disconnection at Kejetia Market, following a report by Ghanaian Watch titled ‘Dumsor’ Strikes Kejetia Market for Days, Wreaks Havoc – Traders Face Business Collapse, Drivers Lose Passengers.
Ghana’s internet infrastructure is dominated by a few major telecom players. As of January 2023, MTN held a commanding 67% market share in voice subscriptions and 75% in data subscriptions. Vodafone and AirtelTigo trailed with 18% and 14% in voice, and 13% and 11% in data, respectively.