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Eyes in the Sky: Harnessing Satellite Surveillance and AI to Stop Illegal Mining in Ghana

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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Eyes in the Sky: Harnessing Satellite Surveillance and AI to Stop Illegal Mining in Ghana

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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Zero Trust and AI: A Symbiotic Relationship for End-to-End Security

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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Cultural Practices vs. Patient Privacy: The Future of Ghana’s Healthcare System

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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Building a Human-Centric Security Culture in Ghana’s Financial Sector

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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Prioritizing Data Security in Hospitals: The Case for RBAC and CIO Leadership

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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Revolutionizing Education in Ghana: AI, VR, AR, and Gamification To Lead The Way

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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The Convergence of Cybersecurity and Law: A Career Starter-Pack For The Next Generation of Digital Defenders 

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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Data Dictatorship and the Blurry Lines Between Surveillance and Trust

Trust is the currency of the digital age — but like any currency, it can be manipulated, inflated, or devalued. In the growing tension between data collection and civil liberties, between digital governance and digital control, a darker reality is emerging: the quiet rise of data dictatorship.

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Fortifying Ghana’s Healthcare Against Cyber Threats: An Urgent Call to Action

Ghana’s healthcare sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation, integrating technologies such as electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and interconnected medical devices to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

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