In Memorium: Revisiting Five Ghanaian Startups Who Shut Down
The Ghanaian tech ecosystem has grown and evolved over the past years. The ecosystem has seen the growth of major players including Zeepay, Complete Farmer, and Hubtel. But even with a growing ecosystem, there have been some companies that have failed to scale and as a consequence, have shut down even after raising money and […]
Guide To Making Smart Tech Choices For Laptops (Ghana Student Edition) – Part 2
In part 1 of our guide, we talked about heavy and light users as well as did a deep dive into memory and processor speeds. In part 2, we’ll be diving into graphics hardware and storage: Graphics Hardware Just like the CPU, the images generated on your laptop screen are done by the GPU (Graphics […]
How Ghana’s #OccupyJulorbiHouse Protesters Took To The Streets With Help From Social Media
On Thursday 21st, 2023, a group calling themselves “Democracy Hub” planned a demonstration at the Jubilee House, a residence and office of the President of Ghana, to protest about the state of the country. The protests, which ran for three (3) days, started on Thursday morning and ended on Saturday evening. On the last day, […]
What To Know About Pegasus Spyware
Pegasus is a spyware developed by the Israeli cyber-intelligence firm NSO Group that can be remotely installed on mobile phones running iOS and Android. The spyware is designed to covertly collect data from the target device, such as text messages, call logs, passwords, location, microphone and camera access, and information from apps. Pegasus can also […]
10 Best Tech Hub and Co-Working Spaces in Africa
Tech hubs and co-working spaces are shared work environments where people from different fields, organizations, and backgrounds can work together, network, collaborate, and access various resources and services. They offer benefits such as reduced costs, increased productivity, enhanced social interaction, and exposure to new opportunities. Here is a list of 10 top tech hub spaces […]
Has The Rise Of Influencers Ruined The Social Media Experience?
Social media platforms have become a huge part of our lives. We use them to connect with friends, family, and people who share our interests. We also use them to discover new things, learn new skills, and get inspired by others. But over the years, many have stated that their online experience on social media […]
Ghana Is Overdue For An Emergency Broadcast System
On October 7th, 2017, an offloading petrol tanker at a petrol station caught fire resulting in a large-scale explosion at the site at the Atomic Junction at Madina in Accra. The incident was first reported on social media and later received attention in mainstream media. Unfortunately, there was also a spread of misinformation online along […]
Could Crypto Be A Potential Solution for BRICS Unified Currency in the Future?
The recently concluded 2023 BRICS summit rekindled discussions around the pursuit of a unified BRICS currency. The collective strength of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa has often been viewed through an economic lens, with their shared ambitions pointing towards a decreased reliance on dominant global currencies, mainly the US dollar. The unified currency […]
Ghana’s New Flagship Airline Hit With Delays And Some Controversy
There had been efforts to restart operations with Ethiopian Airlines and EgyptAir eyed as potential partners.
Investor-Founder Disconnect Poses Major Threat to African Tech Funding – Wimbart Report
According to a newly-released report from Wimbart, the leading PR agency specialising in tech & startup sectors across Africa and emerging markets, 71% of African tech investors will not invest follow-on funding in a startup failing to provide them with regular reporting updates. Titled “Startup Performance Reporting in Africa: What do investors want to know?”, the report’s […]
Is Ghana Falling Behind On Solar?
Ghana is a country with abundant sunshine and a growing demand for electricity. The government has set an ambitious target of increasing the share of renewable energy in the national grid to 10% by 2030, with solar power playing a key role. However, there have been significant challenges that need to be overcome to achieve […]
Intellectual Property Rights Took Center Stage at Maiden US-Ghana Business Expo
The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, the U.S. Commercial Service, the Global Diversity Export Initiative, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Ghana Embassy in Washington DC, organized the maiden U.S. – Ghana Business Expo at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra from Thursday, August 10 to […]
Welcome To “Tech Labari”, The Next-Gen Media Platform For The African Tech Ecosystem
A new name and new website for tech news in Africa
How Gabon’s Coup Affects Its Tech Ecosystem
This week, Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba, was ousted in a military coup and has been placed under house arrest. Ali Bongo had recently won the country’s election and was set to continue his rule for the 14th consecutive year. This latest coup is the sixth successful coup in Africa since 2020. The coup leaders, […]
Grand Opening Of 11th Edition Of Ghana Garden And Flower Show Takes Off 30th August
The grand opening of the 11th edition of the Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS) comes on at 4:00pm on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park. Mr Jonas Claes, Deputy Head of Mission and Head of the Political Section of the Delegation of the European Union in Ghana is the Special […]
Is The Ghana Police Service Properly Equipped With Technology to Fight Crime?
Crime prevention and detection are among the major challenges facing the Ghana Police Service (GPS) in Ghana. The GPS has a staff strength of about 25,000 officers as of 2021. To address these challenges, the GPS has over the years been adopting various technologies to enhance its operations and improve public safety. Here’s a breakdown […]
Kora Partners With Finextra To Release Report on Future of Fintech in Africa
Kora, a leading pan-African payment infrastructure company, and Finextra, a financial technology news and information platform, have joined forces to present a comprehensive analysis of Africa’s economic landscape in a white paper titled “The Future of Fintech in Africa, 2023.” Details In this collaborative report, experts from Kora, Finextra, Binance, Yoco and six other companies […]
What You Need to Know About The Ghana Police Traffitech System
Traffitech GH is a new initiative by the Ghana Police Service to automate road traffic law enforcement and improve road safety in Ghana. It is a technology-driven system that uses cameras and sensors to capture and penalize traffic offenders in real-time. Here are some key facts about Traffitech and how it works.
Should Accra Build More Roundabouts To Enhance Traffic Flow?
Accra, the capital city of Ghana, faces a perennial challenge: traffic congestion. As the city’s population grows and vehicle numbers increase, finding innovative solutions to manage traffic flow becomes crucial. The government has tried implementing solutions including an intelligent traffic light system and a proposed but now shelved Skytrain but traffic in the city continues […]
Is The Ghana Government’s Okada Car Project A Bust?
In 2021, the Government rolled out its “Okada4CODA” project whereby a total of 200 Bajaj Qute cars were to be distributed to commercial motorbike riders, popularly known as ‘Okada’, as part of efforts to reduce motorbike-related accidents in the country. The project was spearheaded by the Coastal Development Authority (CODA). Each vehicle was estimated to […]
Are “Silicon Valley” Hub Projects Like Silicon Accra Doomed To Fail?
In 2017, a development project dubbed “Silicon Accra” was launched. The project was based on the Silicon Valley model in California and was reportedly supposed to be the home to several startups, multi-national organisations, and research institutions. The Silicon Accra project was to be built in East Legon Hills. This idea was proposed by David Osei, formerly of […]
Who’s Leading The Pack With Music Streaming In Ghana
Music streaming has become a popular way of accessing and enjoying music in Ghana. With better data prices and packages from telcos, more people are able to stream music on their devices without worrying about the cost. But what are the best music streaming services in Ghana? In this article, we will compare five of […]
TechCabal To Host Its Inaugural Moonshot Conference In Lagos, Nigeria
Leading technology ecosystem convener, TechCabal has announced the keynote speakers for its inaugural Moonshot by TechCabal conference whch is to be held in October in Lagos, Nigeria. Tech leaders and investors such as Gbenga Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave, Anu Adasolum; Founder and CEO, Sabi and Marlon Nichols; Founding Managing Partner at MaC Venture Capital, have been confirmed for the in-person event which aims to […]
MEST And Mastercard Foundation Hosts Ed Tech Forum To Address Ghana’s Education Sector
MEST, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, launched its event, “Advancing EdTech: A Forum for Innovation in Ghana”, aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities within Ghana’s education sector. The event took place from August 2nd to 3rd at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. It tackled […]
Competition In Ghana’s Telecom Sector Is In Disarray
In January of 2023, users of Surfline’s 4G service started getting text messages about the status of the service which had apparently gone offline. The text read that Surfline was having technical issues and that engineers were working to fix the problem. By February, the problem had not been fixed. The company had kept sending […]
Duplo Releases State Of B2B Payments In Africa Report; Nigeria Trails South Africa and Kenya in B2B Payments
Duplo, a business payment platform for African businesses of all sizes, has released its State of B2B Payments In Africa report which reveals that Nigeria trails South Africa and Kenya in the development of key B2B payment processes across Africa, including the adoption of electronic bank transfers, speed of processing invoices, and payment automation. By The […]
African Governments Are Collaborating With Tech Innovators To Strengthen Local Health Supply Chains – Salient Advisory Report
Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has launched its latest annual market intelligence report highlighting a robust pan-African ecosystem of innovators improving the safety and efficiency of health supply chains across the continent. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the report titled “Innovations in Digitizing Health Supply Chains in Africa” is the first pan-African landscape of health supply chain innovators […]
The Ghana Government Has A Terrible Record With Affordable Housing Projects
Ghana is facing a huge housing deficit, estimated to be around 1.8 to 2 million units, and is expected to increase. Despite a construction boom in the capital city of Accra, most of the new developments are luxury apartments that are unaffordable for the majority of the population. Meanwhile, low-income residents struggle to find decent […]
GSMA Report Indicates Low Adoption and Usage Of Ghana E-Government Services Amongst Women
GSMA, a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, has put out a report on Ghana’s e-government service usage in Ghana. The report found out that Ghanaian women are still less likely than men to own internet-enabled devices, use the internet, access government e-services, or make digital payments. The report concluded that the gender gap poses […]
Marketing Spend for Attracting New Shoppers to Apps Approaches $5 Billion – AppsFlyer Report
AppsFlyer today released the 2023 edition of its State of eCommerce App Marketing report, an in-depth look at key global industry trends to guide retail marketers in building a mobile-first experience that drives engagement and sales for the second half of 2023, especially during the peak holiday season. By The Numbers Additionally, In-app purchases (IAP) remained high […]
