The Ghana International Trade Commission has ruled in favour of Aluworks, against the dumping of aluminum coils from China. Aluworks had petitioned the GITC over the unfair trade practices In presenting the ruling, Vice- Chairman of the commission, Prof. Paul Kuruk said the products imported from China have been causing Read more…
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has reiterated an earlier warning that his party will not accept the results of a flawed electoral process. Addressing NDC supporters at Abura on Thursday as part of his five-day campaign tour of the Central Region, he said Read more…
The International Monetary Fund is predicting an end-year inflation rate of 11.6% for Ghana, according to its World Economic Outlook Report. This is coming on the back of the marginal drop of September 2020 inflation to a rate of 10.4%. The Bretton Wood institution’s forecast will be higher than the Read more…
Nigerian singer Wizkid, on Thursday, slammed his colleague, Reekado Banks, announcing the release of a new song amid the ongoing EndSARS protest. According to him, Nigeria is not in a good place for the former Mavin Records signee to promote new music. “Delete this dude ! Can’t believe you’re even Read more…
A flagship framework for gathering Internet users’ consent for targeting with behavioral ads — which is designed by ad industry body, the IAB Europe — fails to meet the required legal standards of data protection, according to findings by its EU data supervisor. The Belgian DPA’s investigation follows complaints against Read more…
The Facebook-owned platform says it is committed to stamping out hidden advertising. Source: BBC
A police investigator with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has told an Accra High Court that forensic analysis has been carried out on a leaked tape said to be the voice of Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. Detective Chief Inspector Bernard Berko informed the court Read more…
With thousands of gyms across the country forced to close down during the pandemic, there’s been an unprecedented opportunity for fitness companies pitching an at-home solution. This moment has propelled public companies like Peloton to stratospheric highs — its market cap is about to eclipse $40 billion — but it Read more…
The noise-cancelling over-ear headphone category is an increasingly competitive one, and consumers have never been more spoiled for choice. Shure entered the market this year with the Aonic 50, a premium-priced headset ($399) that offers active noise cancelling, Bluetooth connectivity and USB-C charging. Shure’s reputation for delivering top-quality sound is Read more…
It only took a few weeks after its Y Combinator demo day debut for the Atlanta-based API test automation company Speedscale to raise its first $2.2 million. Founded by longtime developers and Georgia Institute of Technology alumni, Ken Ahrens, Matthew LeRay and Nate Lee had known each other for roughly Read more…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed worry about the proliferation of weapons in the country. In a meeting with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong Boanuah, the Ashanti overlord said it is a sign that the people have lost trust in the police The IGP was Read more…
Portuguese top flight side Vitoria Guimaraes have confirmed Gideon Mensah has tested positive for coronavirus. The Ghana defender was involved in the international break, featuring in both games against Mali and Qatar. The 22-year-old has isolated from the whole Vitoria Guimaraes squad and will self isolate for the next 14 days Read more…
The Merseyside derby will be a huge test for Carlo Ancelotti and his side in their quest to secure a top four finish in the 2020/21 Premier League campaign. Scheduled for an early kick-off on Saturday, Everton will be hosting Liverpool at the Goodison Park. The hosts, despite a strong Read more…
One of the biggest data breaches in UK corporate history has been closed off by regulators not with a bang, but a whimper — as a result of Covid-19. Today the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK’s data watchdog, announced that it would be fining British Airways £20 million for a Read more…
The fine is the largest ever issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office. Source: BBC
Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts. Source: BBC
Twitter has announced an update to its hacked materials policy — saying it will no longer remove hacked content unless it’s directly shared by hackers or those “acting in concert with them”. Instead of blocking such content/links from being shared on its service it says it will label tweets to Read more…
Investors are jumping aboard a value store chain that is bringing Japanese-inspired lifestyle goods to consumers around the world. The company, Miniso, raised $608 million from an initial public offering in New York on Thursday. It debuted at $24.40, above its pricing range of $16.50 to $18.50, and finished the Read more…
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. Source: BBC
The National Democratic Congress’ parliamentary candidate for the Manso Adubia constituency in the Ashanti Region, Simon Kwaku Adjei says he would donate his salary to the development of Manso Adubia and to boost farming in the constituency if voted into power. He also promised to support every farmer with cutlasses Read more…