Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has revealed that he has never bought a mobile phone for himself, saying friends and family have regularly stepped in to replace his devices over the years. The BET-winning rapper made the revelation on X while saying he was in need of a new phone. “Need a new phone … and if…
Tullow Oil is seeing early signs that its decision to build the company more tightly around Ghana is beginning to deliver results, with stronger production, better well performance and higher oil prices helping the West Africa-focused producer return to positive free cash flow in the first half of the year. The London-listed oil company reported…
Nana Aba Anamoah has urged women to stop putting unnecessary pressure on men to provide for them, saying being a man does not automatically mean he can afford everything a woman demands. The Group Chat host on UTV shared the message on X, questioning why men should be expected to provide money even when they…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to contribute to events causing one billion deaths. Speaking to NBC’s “Meet the Press; Gates said, “AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that, you know, cause a billion deaths.” He added that there had never been a weapon as powerful as…
Apple may soon launch the second-generation HomePod mini, nearly six years after introducing the original model. Images found in Apple’s software code reportedly show a product called the “HomePod mini 2.” The new speaker is expected to keep the same small, round design but may come in new colors, including green, pink, blue, white and…
Samsung’s next premium tablet, the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, could arrive with a large 14.6-inch AMOLED display and up to 16GB of RAM, according to recent leaks. Reports suggest the tablet may use a 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a resolution of 2,960 by 1,848 pixels. The large display would make the device suitable…
The chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic have been asked to appear before an Australian Senate inquiry examining the risks and impact of artificial intelligence. Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, and Dario Amodei, the chief executive of Anthropic, received written requests to attend the inquiry’s public hearings in Canberra, according to people involved with…
Infinix has introduced two new gaming accessories designed to give smartphone players a more console-like experience. The new GT NX Controller and GT NX Station combine physical controls, cooling, display connectivity and additional ports for mobile gaming. The GT NX Controller is designed for players who want more precise control in games, especially first-person shooters…
Ethiopia, Djibouti and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote are moving to deepen their cooperation in the energy sector with plans for a $660 million refined petroleum pipeline linking the two countries. The project, announced during Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to Djibouti, is expected to address some of the logistical challenges that have long affected…
South Africa’s relationship with the United States is becoming increasingly tied to a question that sits at the heart of the African country’s economic policy: how to attract foreign capital while continuing to address the deep inequalities left by apartheid. US Ambassador L. Brent Bozell III says billions of dollars in American investment are effectively…
