Day: October 21, 2025

Accra: Speakers at the MOBEX Africa Tech Expo and Innovation Awards 2025 have called for a united African approach to digital transformation, emphasizing data sovereignty, cybersecurity, and the development of local solutions to drive sustainable economic growth. The annual event brought together leaders from technology, finance, and policy to discuss how Africa can assert control over its digital future through innovation, collaboration, and regulatory consistency. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ibrahim Misto, Chief Digital Officer of MTN Ghana, emphasized that Africa’s digital identity must be shaped by Africans themselves, not defined by external entities. “For too long, Africa’s identity

Accra: Ghana has launched a national e-waste collection drive to promote responsible disposal and support the country’s transition to a circular and sustainable economy. The initiative aims to provide safe and convenient avenues for citizens to dispose of old or unused electronic devices for recycling. According to Ghana News Agency, the drive was announced during the International E-Waste Day 2025 event in Accra. Madam Suweibatu Adam, Chief Director of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), highlighted that the event symbolized Ghana’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. The Ministry plans to shift from a linear ‘take-produce-dispose’ model