Environmental collapse: Ghana lost approximately 35,000 ha of forest in 2024, roughly a third of it attributable to illegal mining. River turbidity in the Pra and neighbouring waterways has reached 12,000–14,000 NTU seven times the treatment limit while mercury concentrations exceed WHO standards by sixfold.
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Illegal small-scale mining locally known as galamsey has become a national crisis in Ghana. Rivers such as the Pra, Ankobra, and Birim, once clear sources of drinking water, now run brown with silt and mercury. Satellite data indicate that Ghana lost about 35,000 hectares of forest cover in 2024, with
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In the rapidly evolving digital age, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organizations worldwide. Cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated methods to breach traditional defenses, making it essential to adopt innovative security strategies.
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Healthcare in Ghana, like in many parts of the world, is deeply rooted in cultural traditions and communal support. It is common for family members, religious groups, and even entire communities to play significant roles in healthcare decisions. While these practices promote unity and collective care, they often create challenges
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If you manage technology for a bank, fintech, or savings and loans company in Ghana today, you feel the tension. On one hand, we are driving an incredible digital transformation such as mobile money interoperability, instant payments, online banking, among others. On the other, we face a parallel surge in
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As Ghana’s healthcare sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, the management and protection of electronic patient records have become critical concerns. The shift from paper-based medical records to digital databases has brought numerous benefits, including improved patient care, faster access to medical history, and streamlined administrative processes. However, this transition also
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The integration of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and gamification is reshaping the global education landscape. For Ghana, a country actively pursuing digital transformation, these innovations provide an unprecedented opportunity to enhance teaching, improve learning outcomes, and bridge educational gaps.
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Forty years of grace, strength and quiet determination. And I have had the privilege of seeing the best of you up close. You are not only an incredible wife, you are an amazing mother to our children.
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In the age of hyperconnectivity, there’s a dangerous assumption quietly embedded into our hiring practices, our classrooms, and even our daily conversations: that growing up with technology makes someone competent in using it. We label today’s youth as “digital natives”—a term coined to capture the idea that individuals born into
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The reality today is that, cybersecurity is no longer the exclusive domain of tech experts. As data breaches make headlines, ransomware cripples critical infrastructure, and digital privacy becomes a global battleground, the law is now firmly entangled with cybersecurity. From regulatory compliance to cybercrime prosecution, the need for professionals who understand both the technical and legal
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