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Articles about Government policies and interventions in tech
Ghana Just Launched A New E-Visa System. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
The country has launched its first-ever e-visa system, promising faster entry and a free pass for African travellers
Ghana Rolled Out A Programme to Train a Million Coders. Critics Say It’s Already Hitting Road Blocks
When President John Mahama’s government launched the One Million Coders Programme on April 16, 2025, it felt like…
What Liberia’s Stalled Rollout Says About Africa’s Controversies with Digital Identity Vendors
Liberia can't issue a national ID because it owes a Kenyan tech firm $1.7 million. It's not an isolated glitch — it's a warning for the entire continent's billion-dollar identity project
Ghana is Preparing To Launch A SIM Card Registration Exercise – Again
ACCRA — When Ghana launched a nationwide SIM card re-registration exercise in October 2021, the goal seemed straightforward:…
Ghanaian Presidency Imposes Immediate Ban on Independent Biometric Systems Across State Agencies
The Office of the President has announced an immediate moratorium on the procurement and use of independent Biometric…
Key Highlights of Ghana’s 2025 Budget
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2025 budget under President John Mahama’s new administration, emphasizing economic…
Mahama’s State of the Nation: A Call for Economic Reset
President John Dramani Mahama delivered his 2025 State of the Nation Address, outlining Ghana’s deep economic crisis and…
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication Reshuffles Leadership
Ghana’s Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation (MoCDTI) has kicked off a major human resource restructuring as…
Accra Metropolitan Assembly Announces Payment of Business Operating Permits Via ShortCodes
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has launched a digital payment platform, enabling residents to pay for business operating…
Former President John Mahama Wants To Overhaul Ghana’s IMF Deal Overhaul if Elected
Ghana’s opposition leader John Dramani Mahama says he’ll renegotiate the IMF’s $3 billion bailout deal to lower taxes…