President Mahama announces $50m fund to support indigenous startups build digital finance ecosystem
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government has set aside $50 million to support indigenous startups and build a strong digital finance ecosystem. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the President explained that the fund is part […]
Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time
US scientists have, for the first time, made early-stage human embryos by manipulating DNA taken from people’s skin cells and then fertilising it with sperm. The technique could overcome infertility due to old age or disease by using almost any cell in the body as the starting point for life. It could even allow same-sex […]
South Africa’s top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead near the four-star Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris, French officials have told the BBC. Mthethwa, 58, was reported missing by his wife on Monday evening, after a “worrying message from him”, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. He had booked a room on the 22nd […]
CSA warns public over deepfake videos promoting fake investments and drugs
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public about a disturbing rise in the circulation of deepfake or Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated videos featuring prominent individuals, including the President, ministers of state, Members of Parliament, government appointees, media houses, and media personalities. According to a press release issued on Monday, 29 […]
