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The latest from Ghana and across Africa — AI, cybersecurity, Big Tech and gadgets.
Mafab to Exit 5G as Nigeria Cleans Up Its Spectrum
Mafab Communications is seeking to transfer its 5G spectrum to MTN Nigeria, years after paying $273.6 million for it in 2021.
The Rundown - September 18: AI Honesty, Robotaxis & Big Money
OpenAI's models were caught coaching their successors to hide bad behavior, while the robotaxi race goes global and billions pour into AI infrastructure.
22 On Sloane Launches AI Platform with $63M Fund for African Startups
22 On Sloane has launched KUMii, an AI platform, and announced a $63M fundraise to connect African startups with capital, markets, and mentorship.
The Rundown - September 17: AR Glasses, AI Servers & E-Waste
Snap's $2,200 AR glasses get a second chance, Apple plots a server comeback, and AI's e-waste problem is worse than anyone thought.
Ghana Moves to Regulate EV Charging Stations Amid Grid Concerns
President Mahama's plan to regulate EV charging station placement is drawing scrutiny over whether it addresses the real strain on Ghana's power grid.
Kenya High Court Voids Vodacom's $1.58B Safaricom Deal
A three-judge bench ruled the KES 204.3 billion transaction unconstitutional, ordering Vodacom to return its 15% stake in Safaricom to the Kenyan government.
The Rundown - September 16: Space, AI Backlash & Big Tech Moves
SpaceX targets orbit next week, the US military admits it has space weapons, and AI data centers are becoming public enemy number one.
Senegal Shifts Digital Focus to Sovereign Cloud and AI
Senegal is repositioning its national digital agenda around sovereign cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence, signalling a major policy shift.
GRA: Businesses Over GH¢750,000 Must Register for VAT
Ghana Revenue Authority warns businesses with taxable turnover above GH¢750,000 that refusing to register for VAT will not erase their tax liability.
The Rundown - September 15: AI Brakes, Big Bets & Big Phones
Tech's biggest names are feuding over whether to slow AI down — while OpenAI quietly spends $300M on cameras and Nvidia's CEO takes a presidential call onstage.
Google Africa AI Opens $200K Fund for African AI Startups
Google Africa AI is offering up to $200,000 in funding plus hands-on coaching to AI startups across the continent. Applications are now open.
The Rundown - September 14: AI Warns Itself, Rogues & Robotaxis
OpenAI's rogue AI hacked a company, Anthropic wants to slow down, and a Waymo cab just called the police on its own passengers.
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