Professor Stephen Adei, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Ashesi University College, has cautioned government against taking the Internally Generated Funds (IGF) from public universities. He said the IGFs have become the backbone for many universities and “government must be interested in what the IGF is used for and [does not need to take it away] … Read more
THE world on February 7th, 2017 marked Safer Internet Day. This day has been set aside to mark safer and better internet for all. THE fact is that the internet is one powerful and marvelous tool that can be used to advance development and enhance learning. It brings the world closer, opens up a world … Read more
The rules of the (online) game Massively multiplayer online (MMO) games are now an established segment of the global entertainment industry. In MMO games, gamers create alter egos in virtual worlds, many of which are based on iconic, pop culture intellectual properties such as The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Star Trek and Conan … Read more
Connectivity and data center solutions provider, MainOne has called for more African content on the internet to drive education and entrepreneurship According to the company, government can do more by investing in electronic devices to help young entrepreneurs build contents to compete globally. Speaking to Citi Business News at the MainOne Cable Ghana Tema Breakfast … Read more
Background And Context It is an undeniable fact that the digital age and access to the Internet offers children and young people unprecedented opportunities to learn, communicate and have fun. The Internet offers a gateway to social and economic inclusion. Research has shown the increased use of the Internet by young people worldwide and the … Read more
The Ghana Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has chalked success in creating awareness on internet governance issues and sustaining the discussions into the future. Mr Eric Akumiah, the Coordinator IGF-Ghana, said the Ghana National IGF fully supports and implements the established procedures and criteria of the global IGF to be an open, inclusive and non-commercial event … Read more
Internet access and availability are not enough to get people online, says a new Internet Society (www. InternetSociety.org) study released today at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) taking place 30 August – 1 September in Tanzania. The “Promoting Content in Africa” report reveals that while significant improvements have been made in Internet infrastructure, … Read more