Following an outage that disrupted internet services in parts of West Africa since March 14, 2024, MainOne, a leading provider of undersea fiber optic internet connectivity, has announced the successful completion of repairs to its submarine cable. The outage, which also affected other subsea communication cables in the region, caused significant disruptions to banking and […]

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Hubble Network has made history by establishing the first-ever Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite, marking a pivotal moment in the realm of connectivity. The Seattle-based startup, founded in 2021 by industry veterans Alex Haro, Ben Wild, and John Kim, has successfully validated critical technology that could revolutionize global device connectivity. Since its inception, Hubble […]

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A group of Japanese telecommunication firms built a super-fast 6G device that transmits data 20 times quicker than 5G. It can transmit data at 100 gigabits per second within a 330-feet range. This speed can transfer five HD movies every second wirelessly, which is up to 500 times faster than typical 5G speeds from T-Mobile […]

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Why is the Ethiopian Calendar different? In a recent TikTok video, a content creator was spotted informing her followers that Ethiopia is seven years behind the rest of the world.   This discussion about the distinctive Ethiopian Calendar is a recurring trend on social media every year. Each time the issue surfaces online, questions and reactions abound, with […]

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Qatar Airways is set to showcase its innovative Sama 2.0, the groundbreaking AI-powered humanoid cabin crew, at the annual exhibition hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 6 to 9, 2024. The Qatar Airways pavilion in Hall No.2 will be the center stage for this cutting-edge display. Attendees of the Arabian Travel Market […]

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Accra, Ghana – In a significant development for air travel between Europe and Africa, Ghana Airports has announced a strategic collaboration with ITA Airways to introduce direct flights from Rome, Italy, to Accra, Ghana. ITA Airways, a prominent European carrier, has received approvals from the Ministry of Transport and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, marking […]

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The management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says the scheme presently receives contributions and has enough funds to pay accruing benefits due members. SSNIT in a statement dated Friday, April 26, 2024, responding to some media reports suggesting that SSNIT will be unable to pay benefits by 2036 as a result […]

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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) researchers made a powerful hybrid sodium-ion battery that charges in seconds. Because sodium is nearly 1000 times more common than lithium, sodium-ion energy storage devices are more attractive than lithium-ion ones. Led by Professor Jeung Ku Kang from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the research […]

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Meet Ghana’s first female Professor of Economics

Professor Grace Nkansa Asante has shattered a glass ceiling in Ghanaian academia, becoming the first woman in the country to be conferred the prestigious title of Professor of Economics.  This landmark achievement comes after her promotion at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where she is a faculty member in the Department […]

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Democracy is at stake in Africa as election misinformation and disinformation constantly pose significant threats to its establishment in today’s interconnected digital society. The proliferation of misinformation and disinformation has become a pressing concern for electoral authorities, civil society organisations, and citizens.  According to the Global Risk Report released by the World Economic Forum, Information disorder holds the top […]

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