Artificial intelligence should be integrated into one’s thinking and working practices, while ethics, compassion and a sense of responsibility towards society must remain central to technological advancement, says B. Ravi, Director of the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal
Christina Applegate’s multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis is not an isolated event. Then she was found to have MS In the five years since her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis, the Emmy award-winning actor Christina Applegate has become a prominent spokesperson for people living with the neurological disease.
DAKAR, Senegal Oct 31– A four-month-old baby who was brought to a Nairobi clinic with a fever and a runny nose was found to have a congenital heart defect after an artificial intelligence (AI) tool flagged abnormalities in the child’s vital signs, prompting further medical examination. Her experience was among the African innovations and personal stories highlighted at the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers 2026 event in Dakar, Senegal, where the potential of artificial intelligence to improve healthcare, education and agriculture took centre stage.
Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the University of Ghana School of Law, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Tua, says illegal mining in Ghana has evolved into a form of transnational organised crime driven by profit, coercion, violence and corruption. This is a crime that seeks to make a profit through coercion, violence, and corruption.
Almost 40% of British singles have used AI for romantic advice, from writing messages to assessing potential partners After Sam’s ex joked that her sister found him ugly, he turned to AI. The 27-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent is not the only AI-assisted romantic – a survey of 3,000 British singles published this month by Match Group, the owner of the Tinder and Hinge platforms, found 39% had used AI in their dating lives.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the United States to review its treatment of Ghanaian diplomatic and service passport holders following allegations that some travel documents were secured using false or inaccurate official designations. In a petition dated October 30, 2026, and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP asked the US Chargé d’Affaires in Ghana, Rolf Olson, to suspend diplomatic courtesies for the individuals concerned and introduce stricter checks on Ghanaian diplomatic and service passport holders.
The selected innovations will get an opportunity to showcase their solutions at the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled to be held at Bharat Future City in December
The conference organised by the Asor Mentoring Network and hosted at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) brought together university students, recent graduates, and young professionals to explore opportunities for personal and professional development and to discuss actionable strategies for building sustainable careers. Addressing participants, the Founder of the Asor Mentoring Network and convener of the Level Up Conference, Dr. Shalom Addo Danso, emphasised that rapid technological change, information overload, and shifting workplace requirements make it…
Community rallies against the potential AI data centre have drawn support from opposition parties, with locals saying they will use all legal means to stop an application.
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Yobe State Council, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Yobe State Government, demanding urgent action on three critical welfare and conditions of service affecting the non-academic staff in state-owned tertiary Institutions. “The Union’s demands include: Implementation of the 65-Year Retirement Age, Implementation of the Reviewed 2024 Salary Scale (CONTEDISS), Approval and implementation of the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA) and the applicable Earned Allowance (EA) for Non-Academic Staff”…
In the ever quickening tech race, Meta has recently launched Muse, a new AI personal agent. Meta describes Muse as a personal agent “built for everyone”.
NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 31 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has defended its recruitment of a new Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, insisting that all candidates shortlisted for the position are Kenyan citizens after concerns were raised over the nationality of some applicants. The commission’s clarification follows concerns raised by the People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms, led by former Chief Justice David Maraga, over the inclusion of names it considered questionable in the list of applicants published by IEBC.
A man who likes a woman is often expected to approach her, demonstrate seriousness and make his interest known. A man can pay every bill from here to Lagos and still be an intolerable partner if he treats his spending as a purchase of submission.
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If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
Online marketplace Etsy updates its artificial intelligence policies following widespread criticism from users, but some sellers say more needs to be done.
Volunteer-led PHP, which powers most websites, is increasingly under threat from cyberattacks using AI capabilities.
Richard Dawkins’ first work has thrilled fans and frustrated critics for five decades. The science has moved on, but any writer looking to supplant its place must learn its lessons Richard Dawkins’
The officials who filed appeals against the inclusion of the 16.10 lakh voters may not have had the authority to do so under the Representation of the People Act; according to the Act, the CEO/DEO/ERO/AERO are the authorities with respect to electoral rolls
Jumia Ghana’s 14th Black Friday shopping festival begins on Friday, October 30, 2026, with a month-long promotion featuring discounts on electronics, fashion, home appliances, beauty products and groceries. Other participating brands include Asano, Hikers, Nasco, Oraimo and Icona, which are expected to offer special discounts on selected products during their respective Brand Days.