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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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Best Crypto Casinos: Spartans, Chancer, Rakebit, and Bitz Offer Unrivaled Rewards and Real Competition
The online betting and casino market keeps evolving, with players looking for platforms that mix entertainment, speed, and solid rewards. As cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, the best crypto casinos have changed the way people deposit, play, and cash out. Platforms like Chancer, Rakebit, Bitz, and Spartans reflect this shift offering diverse games, competitive events, and […] The post Best Crypto Casinos: Spartans, Chancer, Rakebit, and Bitz Offer Unrivaled Rewards and Real Competition appeared first on Tekedia.
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Iran Explicitly Planning a Toll on Oil Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, as Germany Wants Transit Toll-Free
The US is not jointly charging a toll on oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, nor has the US agreed to or endorsed any such fee—especially not one paid in Bitcoin. This appears to be a misrepresentation or sensationalized take on recent reports about Iran’s unilateral plans during a fragile two-week ceasefire. […] The post Iran Explicitly Planning a Toll on Oil Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, as Germany Wants Transit Toll-Free appeared first on Tekedia.
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Altcoin Deposit Activity Spikes to around 34,000 on Binance with Comparable Surge on Other Exchanges
Altcoin deposit transactions into Binance spiked to around 34,000—the highest in roughly 2.5–3 months. This surge stood out because it was heavily concentrated on Binance, with no comparable spikes on other major exchanges like Bybit, OKX, or Coinbase. In typical broad altcoin interest, flows tend to distribute across platforms. Here, the timing pointed to a […] The post Altcoin Deposit Activity Spikes to around 34,000 on Binance with Comparable Surge on Other Exchanges appeared first on Tekedia.
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MicroStrategy Uses STRC as a Digital Credit Tool to Raise Capital Efficiently for Bitcoin Purchases 
Strategy formerly MicroStrategy, ticker MSTR uses its Stretch perpetual preferred stock (STRC) as a digital credit tool to raise capital efficiently for Bitcoin purchases. When STRC trades at or above its $100 par value, the company can issue new shares via its at-the-market (ATM) program. Proceeds go primarily toward buying more BTC, while STRC offers […] The post MicroStrategy Uses STRC as a Digital Credit Tool to Raise Capital Efficiently for Bitcoin Purchases  appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surpass $2.4 Billion in Trading Volume 
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF trading volume has surpassed $2.4 billion. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) dominated the session with roughly $1.93 billion in volume, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at about $212 million. Other notable contributors included Grayscale, Bitwise, and ARK Invest, with smaller amounts from issuers like VanEck, Invesco, and others. Volume refers to total […] The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surpass $2.4 Billion in Trading Volume  appeared first on Tekedia.
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ZachXBT Shares Leaked Data Exposing a North Korean-linked IT Worker Network 
ZachXBT recently shared leaked data exposing a North Korean-linked IT worker network that generates roughly $1 million per month around $3.5 million since late November 2025 through fake identities while working remote developer jobs, often in crypto projects. The on-chain investigator posted about documents obtained after an unnamed hacker compromised one of the group’s devices. […] The post ZachXBT Shares Leaked Data Exposing a North Korean-linked IT Worker Network  appeared first on Tekedia.
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YouTube Deletes Bitcoin.com’s Official YouTube Channel
YouTube has deleted Bitcoin.com’s official YouTube channel, citing violations of its harmful and dangerous content policy. The channel, active since 2015 with around 104K subscribers and over 3,000 videos focused on Bitcoin education, wallet tutorials, news, and related topics, was taken down without prior strikes or detailed warnings. Bitcoin.com confirmed the deletion on X, noting […] The post YouTube Deletes Bitcoin.com’s Official YouTube Channel appeared first on Tekedia.
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BlockDAG Becomes a Trending Giant by Shaking Off Market Dips as Buyers Rush to Grab 95x ROI Before the Window Shuts
Digital coin markets have remained shaky, with a lot of projects still finding it hard to create steady growth. Price shifts have stayed very sudden, trust has been hard to find, and people trading have become much faster at moving away from stories that do not show a clear near-term win. In this kind of […] The post BlockDAG Becomes a Trending Giant by Shaking Off Market Dips as Buyers Rush to Grab 95x ROI Before the Window Shuts appeared first on Tekedia.
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Half of Americans Used AI in Past Week as One in Five Workers Say It Has Taken Over Parts of Their Job, Survey Finds
Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging workplace experiment in the United States. It is already reshaping how millions of Americans work, according to a new survey that suggests the technology’s impact on jobs is moving from theory to lived reality. A poll released Thursday by nonprofit research group Epoch AI, conducted in partnership with […] The post Half of Americans Used AI in Past Week as One in Five Workers Say It Has Taken Over Parts of Their Job, Survey Finds appeared first on Tekedia.
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Altman Admits ChatGPT Still Can’t Keep Time, Says It May Take Another Year to Fix
OpenAI CEO has admitted that ChatGPT still cannot reliably keep time, reopening a deeper debate over what today’s AI systems actually understand, and whether the industry’s most powerful tools are being marketed ahead of their real-world reliability. For all the grand claims surrounding artificial intelligence’s march toward ever more human-like capability, it took a stopwatch […] The post Altman Admits ChatGPT Still Can’t Keep Time, Says It May Take Another Year to Fix appeared first on Tekedia.
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Florida Opens Probe Into OpenAI Over Child Safety, National Security, and Alleged FSU Shooting Link
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced a formal investigation into OpenAI, escalating regulatory pressure on the artificial intelligence company over concerns ranging from alleged harm to minors and child safety to national security risks and a possible connection to the deadly shooting at Florida State University last year. The move marks one of […] The post Florida Opens Probe Into OpenAI Over Child Safety, National Security, and Alleged FSU Shooting Link appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hardware Slays Software Again: Cramer Warns the AI Infrastructure Boom Is Leaving Enterprise Titans in the Dust
A sharp selloff in software shares alongside renewed strength in chipmakers and data-center infrastructure names is reinforcing one of 2026’s defining market trades, as investors increasingly rotate toward companies monetising the AI boom now and away from those seen as vulnerable to disruption by the same technology. A powerful divergence has once again opened up […] The post Hardware Slays Software Again: Cramer Warns the AI Infrastructure Boom Is Leaving Enterprise Titans in the Dust appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Warns U.S. Forces Will Stay Around Iran as Fragile Ceasefire Faces New Strains Over Lebanon and Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply raised the stakes around the still-fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, declaring that American military assets will remain deployed in and around Iran until Tehran fully complies with what he described as the “real agreement.” He also warned that any breach would trigger an even larger military response. In a late-night post […] The post Trump Warns U.S. Forces Will Stay Around Iran as Fragile Ceasefire Faces New Strains Over Lebanon and Hormuz appeared first on Tekedia.
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How the $7M World Record Leaderboard at Spartans Casino is Defining the Future of Player Equity
During 2026, smart gamblers have become weary of hard gift rules and “play-through” hurdles that make it very tough to take out wins. Spartans.com is fixing this by swapping out old tricks for a “Player Equity” style, led by a world record amount of $7,000,000 in monthly prize race rewards. This setup treats prizes as […] The post How the $7M World Record Leaderboard at Spartans Casino is Defining the Future of Player Equity appeared first on Tekedia.
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Appeals Court Sides with Pentagon, Keeping Anthropic Blacklisted from Defense Work While Broader AI Safety Dispute Plays Out
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday denied Anthropic’s emergency request to temporarily halt the Department of Defense’s designation of the AI company as a supply chain risk, dealing a setback to the startup as its legal battle with the Trump administration continues. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled […] The post Appeals Court Sides with Pentagon, Keeping Anthropic Blacklisted from Defense Work While Broader AI Safety Dispute Plays Out appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Ultimate Guide to the Next Crypto to Explode in 2026: BlockDAG Leads Ahead of Solana, XRP, and Cardano
Every few months, the industry creates a new wave of buzz regarding the next crypto to explode for smart buyers. Currently, four specific names are dominating the conversation: BlockDAG (BDAG), Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA). Each asset represents a very different path. Some rely on massive institutional cash flows. Others are building momentum through […] The post The Ultimate Guide to the Next Crypto to Explode in 2026: BlockDAG Leads Ahead of Solana, XRP, and Cardano appeared first on Tekedia.
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Security Meets Scale: How These 5 Crypto Casinos Are Redefining What Players Can Expect in 2026
Something fundamental has changed in online gaming. The era of unregulated platforms operating in the shadows is fading, replaced by a growing demand for accountability, transparency, and legal protection especially as the prizes on offer reach into the millions. This shift is not happening by accident. As high-value transactions become more common and player expectations […] The post Security Meets Scale: How These 5 Crypto Casinos Are Redefining What Players Can Expect in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Europe’s Relief Rally Falters as Fragile U.S.-Iran Truce Comes Under Early Strain
European equities fell on Thursday as investor optimism over the U.S.-Iran ceasefire quickly gave way to renewed geopolitical anxiety, rising oil prices, and fresh concerns that the two-week truce may prove too fragile to sustain the previous day’s sharp relief rally. European markets slipped on Thursday, surrendering part of the previous session’s powerful gains as […] The post Europe’s Relief Rally Falters as Fragile U.S.-Iran Truce Comes Under Early Strain appeared first on Tekedia.
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