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Musk Tightens Grip on xAI as SpaceX IPO Nears, Sweeping Overhaul Signals Pressure to Close AI Gap
Elon Musk has launched another sweeping overhaul of xAI’s engineering ranks as the company is folded deeper into SpaceX ahead of a record-setting IPO, which underscores intense pressure to close the gap with OpenAI and Google while stabilizing a company hit by departures, layoffs, and mounting questions over execution. According to an internal memo reviewed […] The post Musk Tightens Grip on xAI as SpaceX IPO Nears, Sweeping Overhaul Signals Pressure to Close AI Gap appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nomba and Globus Bank say they built a loan book with sub-1% defaults
Nomba and Globus Bank have announced that their 18-month credit partnership has disbursed ₦21.3 billion ($15.3 million) to Nigerian businesses, with less than 1% of those loans classified as non-performing.
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OpenAI Unveils $100 ChatGPT Pro Tier as AI Coding Battle With Anthropic Intensifies
OpenAI has introduced a new $100-per-month ChatGPT Pro subscription tier, sharply escalating the competition in the fast-growing AI coding assistant market as it moves to capture professional developers and power users who have outgrown standard usage limits. The new plan, announced Wednesday, is designed primarily around heavier use of Codex, OpenAI’s software engineering assistant, and […] The post OpenAI Unveils $100 ChatGPT Pro Tier as AI Coding Battle With Anthropic Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Set Up Payment Links to Receive Customer Payments Quickly
Getting paid quickly is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses. You confirm an order, deliver a service, or send an invoice, and then you wait. Sometimes customers delay, ask for different payment options, or simply forget. Over time, these small delays affect your cash flow and slow down your operations. Payment links solve […]
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Ethio telecom Launches RFID ‘Non-Stop’ Expressway Toll System via telebirr
Ethio telecom, in partnership with the Ethiopian Toll Roads Enterprise (ETRE), has launched an RFID-powered digital toll payment system and service management platform powered by telebirr, enabling seamless “non-stop” travel on the Addis Ababa–Adama Expressway. The integrated solution introduces automatic toll collection through RFID tags linked to telebirr accounts, allowing vehicles to pass toll gates […]
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Cloud Storage Solutions For Professionals: Best Picks
Cloud Storage Solutions For Professionals: Best Picks This article explains how professionals can choose the right cloud storage solution based on security, collaboration, pricing, and workflow needs. It compares leading options like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud Drive, and Box, then closes with practical backup advice and a strong CTA. TechCity
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‘We don’t have time’ – Fianoo calls for Schäfer to lead Black Stars temporarily
Former Black Stars Management Committee member Kudjoe Fianoo has suggested that the Ghana national team’s technical director, Winfried Schäfer, be allowed to take charge of the side on an interim basis ahead of the World Cup.
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Claude Mythos Wake-Up Call: What AI Vulnerability Discovery Means for Cyber Defense
Late last month, the industry learned that Anthropic was developing Claude Capybara, also called Mythos, a powerful new AI model with substantially improved capabilities in vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and multi-step attack reasoning. While the details emerged through a data leak rather than a formal launch, the market response was unmistakable: AI has crossed a […]
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CAF will not favour any country – President Motsepe
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reiterated that no African country will be treated more favourably than others in football matters.
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Otto Addo was appointed through the backdoor – Kudjoe Fianoo slams GFA
Former Black Stars management committee member Kudjoe Fianoo has criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for what he describes as an improper process in the appointment of Otto Addo as head coach, saying the move suggested a disregard for Ghanaians.
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UG Corporate Football League back from the Easter break
The 2026 University of Ghana Corporate Football League returns after a short Easter break.
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Quick Fire 🔥 with Chukwuemeka Mbachu
Meet Chukwuemeka Mbachu, an experienced banking specialist who believes banking is no longer just evolving, it’s being rebuilt.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – My OneApp, zero access
In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Chukwuemeka Mbachu || Safaricom's My OneApp had an underwhelming debut || Nigeria pushes for shared local cloud infrastructure || Who secured the bag 💰
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CGI orders motorbike training at tactical school in Kyebi
The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, has directed the immediate commencement of rider training for all trainees at the Immigration Tactical Training School in Kyebi.
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Sachet water producers in Berekum defy gov’t directives, increase prices
Sachet Water producers in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region have defied government directives, and increased the price of sachet water in the Municipality.
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Critical commodities stuck at port, CSOs warn of family planning crisis
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have raised concern over delays in clearing family planning commodities worth 500,000 US dollars at Ghana’s port of entry.
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Gender Ministry mourns victims of Volta Lake boat tragedy, deploys support for affected families
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident on the Volta Lake, which has reportedly claimed several lives, including women and children, while others remain unaccounted for.
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MPs undergo training on human trafficking and gender dimensions
A two-day strategic training programme on human trafficking and its gender-related dimensions is currently underway for members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Gender and the Gender Equity Committee.
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Don’t expect instant relief – COMAC CEO warns fuel price drops will be gradual
Fuel price relief will not be immediate despite government’s latest intervention to ease the burden on consumers, Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, Dr Riverson Oppong, has cautioned.
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Sixty60 Launches South Africa’s First Personalised AI Shopping Assistant
Sixty60 has become the first online retailer in South Africa to introduce a fully personalised Smart AI shopping assistant, marking a significant shift in how consumers experience grocery shopping. Known as Pixie, the assistant has been developed entirely in-house by ShopriteX and is designed to anticipate what individual customers need—and when they need it. This […]
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GIS to unveil comprehensive plans to enhance officers’ welfare and infrastructure
Samuel Basintale Amadu, the Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), has announced plans to unveil a welfare package and infrastructure initiatives for staff.
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Right move, wrong timing? – COMAC CEO questions govt’s delay on fuel price relief
The Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, Dr Riverson Oppong, has questioned the timing of government’s decision to ease fuel prices, describing it as necessary but delayed.
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IMF urges Central Banks to keep inflation in check
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned central banks against leaving inflation to “spiral out of control” amidst uncertainty surrounding the Middle East war.
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NRSA stands firm on Toyota Voxy ban despite transport operators’ opposition
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority, Abraham Amaliba, has defended the decision to restrict the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for long-distance commercial transport, insisting that public safety outweighs industry concerns.
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H. Kwasi Prempeh raises concerns over Supreme Court’s handling of OSP constitutionality case
The Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), H. Kwasi Prempeh, has expressed strong reservations about the Supreme Court’s procedural handling of a case challenging the legal foundation of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
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Global childhood cancer cases soar
Childhood cancer is the eighth-leading cause of childhood death globally.
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Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators’ group says
Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global aviators' union group they fear blowback ranging from lost pay to being fired if they refuse assignments, its president, Ron Hay, said.
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Police intensify security in Bosomtwe communities after deadly clash
The Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region has heightened security presence in Brodekwano and Asisiriwa, both in the Bosomtwe District.
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Corporate Income Tax contributes highest to 2025 petroleum revenue
Corporate Income Tax (CIT) contributed 45 per cent to the total petroleum receipts in 2025, marking the first time the tax surpassed all other revenue streams.
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Ghana less exposed to global oil disruptions — Fitch
Ghana’s energy security is expected to remain stable despite global oil market tensions, supported by the resumption of operations at the Tema Oil Refinery.
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Property rates: Stakeholders advocate digitisation, transparency, …
Stakeholders in Ghana’s local governance and revenue mobilisation sector have called for the digitisation of property databases, enhanced transparency in revenue utilisation, and flexible payment systems.
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Police officer killed in road crash at Atortorkorpe in Ada
A police officer, identified as Sergeant Lambert Kumbusoon, has died in a fatal road crash at Atortorkorpe in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region.
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EKMA begins dredging major storm drains ahead of peak rainy season
The Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly (EKMA) in the Western Region has begun dredging some major storm drains ahead of the peak rainy season to prevent issues of flooding in the municipality.
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US has let in 4,499 refugees since October – all but three were South African
President Donald Trump's overhaul of US refugee policies has led to a major shift in the number and nationalities of people admitted to the country, US government data show.
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Child Protection Units to be part of MMDA Performance Assessment
The Government will incorporate the provision of child protection units into the performance assessment of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
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New Trojan Variant Bypasses App Store, Google Play Security
Kaspersky has identified a new variant of the SparkCat Trojan in the App Store and in Google Play — a year after the crypto-stealing malware was first discovered and removed from both platforms. The Trojan hides inside legitimate-looking apps and scans users’ photo galleries for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases. The new version of SparkCat is […]
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