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Media must leverage on AI to reshape African narratives – George Nkunu

Kobina Baidoo Badu — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:57:43 +0000

The Head of Digital Media and Innovation at Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company (GMABC), George Koffi Nkunu, has called on African media practitioners to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to redefine and strengthen the continent’s narrative. Speaking on the topic AI & Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges for African Media at the second edition of the Shaping the Future of African Media conference organised by the Africa News Agency, Mr. Nkunu said the African media landscape is evolving quickly, with AI already becoming a central part of how stories are produced, distributed, and consumed. He noted that this shift presents both an opportunity and a responsibility for media professionals across the continent. He pointed out that AI tools are no longer a distant concept but are actively being used in newsrooms today to support content creation and production processes. “AI is already here with us. In our newsroom, we are using tools to support scriptwriting and generate visuals, which helps us work faster and more efficiently,” he said. Despite these advancements, Mr. Nkunu stressed that the real conversation should go beyond adoption and focus on impact, particularly how African media can intentionally use these tools to shape its own narrative. For him, the key lies in capacity building. He underscored the need for journalists and media professionals to be properly trained and equipped with the skills required to use AI tools effectively, not just for convenience, but as a strategic asset in storytelling. “We need to focus on empowering journalists, helping them understand these tools and how to use them properly to push the African story,” he noted. At the same time, he cautioned against the risks associated with AI, especially the spread of misinformation and disinformation. While encouraging journalists to take advantage of emerging technologies, he emphasised the importance of maintaining editorial standards and professional discipline. “Journalists must not become complacent. The tools are helpful, but they should not replace proper fact-checking and research,” he added. Mr. Nkunu also called on governments to play a more active role in supporting the growth of the media sector through investment in digital infrastructure and the development of policies that encourage innovation. Beyond institutions, he believes individuals have a responsibility to use AI thoughtfully and contribute to promoting authentic African narratives. The forum, held at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT, brought together media professionals, industry players, and technology experts to explore how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to shape the future of African media. Discussions throughout the event highlighted both the opportunities and challenges AI presents, particularly in redefining how Africa tells its stories to the world.

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Telecel DigiTech Academy Rolls Out Cohort 4, Training 500 Pupils

Kobina Baidoo Badu — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:24:07 +0000

With the third Ghana Education Service (GES) academic term for basic schools in full swing, Telecel Ghana Foundation is rolling out the fourth cohort of its growing DigiTech Academy by extending its reach to five new regions to train 500 students in advanced digital skills. Part of the Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Connected Learning initiative, the DigiTech Academy is a 12-week after-school programme designed to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education with hands-on technical training among upper primary and junior high school students. Through weekly in-person sessions, young learners are introduced to robotics, coding and web application development, gaining practical experience that results in building functional digital solutions to solve their community challenges at the end of the 3-month training programme. The new cohort, scheduled to begin in the first week of May, will run in Yendi in the Northern Region, Sawla in the Savannah Region, Nalerigu in the North East Region, Effiakuma in the Western Region, and Enchi in the Western North Region. As with previous cohorts, teachers in participating schools have also undergone training ahead of the student sessions, delivered by the implementing partners Mingo Foundation and Asustem Robotics. This approach ensures that knowledge is retained within schools, enabling educators to continue guiding students beyond the programme’s duration. “We believe every child, regardless of where they live, deserves the opportunity to understand the digital world and the skills needed to build innovative tech-driven solutions,” said Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability and External Communications at Telecel Ghana. “With every new cohort, we are building a pipeline of digital talent and strengthening the role of teachers in sustaining this knowledge.” In the Effia-Kwesimintsim municipality, local leaders signaled strong support for DigiTech Academy during a courtesy visit to one of the beneficiary schools, St. Anthony of Padua Primary and JHS. Hon. Philip Fiifi Buckman, member of parliament for the Kwesimintsim constituency, was joined by the District Director of Education, Gloria Biney-Gontor and officials from the Education Directorate to formally welcome the programme to the municipality. “I encourage all the students selected for the training to focus on making the most of this opportunity. It will help you solve problems and understand digital skills, beyond social media, to build solutions for our community and nation,” Hon. Buckman said. “You have my full support, and I am grateful to the Telecel Foundation for choosing Kwesimintim to build the confidence of our children.” Delivered in partnership with the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana STEM Centre, the Telecel DigiTech Academy complements classroom learning by aligning with the national curriculum and supports broader national efforts to strengthen digital literacy. Telecel DigiTech Academy began with a pilot phase of just 50 students in Ho Dome in the Volta Region and has grown into a national initiative that has impacted over 2, 000 learners. With a strong emphasis on inclusion central to the initiative, up to 70 per cent of beneficiaries are female, part of a broader effort to address existing gender disparities in STEM fields. In previous cohorts, graduates have developed prototype solutions ranging from smart irrigation systems for local farms, firefighting robots, smart spectacles for the visually impaired, basic e-commerce platforms for traders, flood detection system, and automated security alarm systems among others. As Cohort 4 students begin their journey, expectations are already being built toward their final project showcase in July, where learners will present capstone projects, each designed to solve real problems within their communities.

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Telecel DigiTech Academy Cohort 3 Nears Graduation as Students Build Bushfire Robot

Kobina Baidoo Badu — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:57:37 +0000

With a few days to the final exhibition of student innovations as part of the Telecel Foundation’s DigiTech Academy across five regions, a team of students in Jirapa is putting finishing touches to a robot designed to help detect and fight bushfires in farming communities. The third cohort of the Telecel Foundation’s DigiTech Academy, made up of 500 students from 19 schools with 70 per cent female participation, is now at the final project stage. In the coming days, students across five regions will present completed robotics, coding, and digital solutions during graduation ceremonies in their respective communities. At the Commission Information Centre in Jirapa, one of two digital labs hosting the after-school programme in the Upper West municipality, 12-year-old Miltiades and her teammates are refining their final project ahead of graduation: a bushfire-fighting robot built to respond quickly when fires break out in vulnerable areas. For Miltiades, a student at Ganaa Memorial Junior High School, the project is deeply personal. Nearly every dry season, bushfires sweep through farms on the outskirts of Jirapa, destroying crops and leaving many families counting losses. Her own family’s maize and shea farm have been affected several times. “With the robotics training Telecel Foundation is giving us, I want to build something useful,” Miltiades said. “ At first, robotics felt difficult. The components and tools were confusing. But when I understood how they work, it became a session I enjoy every week.” “At first, robotics felt difficult. The components and tools were confusing. But when I understood how they work, it became a session I enjoy every week.” Their robot is intended to be stationed in fire-prone locations, where it can detect unusual heat or smoke, move toward the source of danger, and release water to contain the fire before it spreads. The team is also exploring how to integrate an alert system that sends signals directly to the fire service in Jirapa for rapid emergency response. Across the digital lab, other student groups are equally focused as final presentations draw near. Some are assembling robotic systems for automatic irrigation, automated waste bins and grass-cutting devices, while others are developing digital platforms to support local commerce, including websites and e-commerce tools for promoting locally woven Fugu and Kente products. As a way of strengthening the practical relevance of their bushfire solution, Miltiades’ team recently visited the local fire service station, where officers explained how fire alerts are received, the most common causes of bushfires in the municipality, and how response teams mobilise. The visit helped the students rethink how their robot could complement existing emergency systems rather than work in isolation. Her father, Robert Dookure, a public health officer and farmer, says the idea reflects the reality many farming families face each year. He is encouraged that his daughter is already thinking beyond the classroom and applying technology to a challenge that affects their livelihood and many other families in the area. “I am excited that Miltiades is working with her colleagues to build a bushfire solution. I think it must be coupled with education. Sometimes the fires are started by cattle herdsmen and game hunters on our farms. Awareness and education are equally important,” Mr. Dookure added. The DigiTech Academy is a 12-week practical learning programme in robotics, coding and website design delivered alongside the Ghana Education Service curriculum. The current cohort is being implemented in Peki in the Volta Region, Kormantse in the Central Region, Jirapa in the Upper West Region, Goaso in the Ahafo Region, and Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. Since its launch in September 2024, the initiative has reached 2,300 students nationally. Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability and External Communications at Telecel Ghana, said the projects emerging from this year’s cohort demonstrate how digital education can help young people solve immediate community challenges. “It’s inspiring to see young people turn their challenge into purpose and build a solution for their community because that’s the true power of digital education. Our aim with the Telecel DigiTech Academy is to nurture problem-solvers who are ready to transform and lead their communities with technology while closing the digital gap nationally.” Miltiades hopes to become a doctor one day, but says the programme is already teaching her how to identify problems, test ideas, and work with others to find solutions. “If this solution is adopted and used, I think farmers will have bigger farms and yields. I am excited to be part of the Telecel DigiTech Academy to build something useful and relevant that solves my community’s problems.” When graduation ceremonies begin at the end of March as the academic term ends, her team’s bushfire detection robot will be among the innovations unveiled, a student-built response to a problem that has affected farming communities in Jirapa for years.

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Samsung Ghana releases new Galaxy Buds4 Series with superior hi-fi sound

Kobina Baidoo Badu — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:09:00 +0000

Samsung Ghana last week introduced its latest Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4, redefining what premium earbuds can deliver in both superior hi-fi audio and everyday wearability. Built to sound as good as they feel, the Galaxy Buds4 series pairs exceptional sound quality with a more refined, computationally designed fit, bringing Samsung’s most advanced audio and wearability innovations together in one seamless experience. For the first time, Buds4 Pro features a wider woofer, combined with enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and an enhanced Adaptive Equalizer (EQ), to supply full-spectrum sound true to the original recording — while intelligently adapting to real-world conditions. Thoughtful design updates, intuitive hands-free controls, and deeper AI integration further underscore Samsung’s commitment to earbuds designed for how people listen, move and live throughout the day. “Samsung understands that a truly premium audio experience combines technical sound quality with how that sound feels throughout a user’s day,” said Ikhyun Cho, Corporate VP of Mobile Enhancement R&D Team, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “With the Galaxy Buds4 series, our design philosophy was uncompromising, providing all-day comfort without sacrificing audio performance, because these are what consumers value most. We engineered our most powerful hi-fi audio and our most secure, ergonomic fit to enhance one another, delivering the best listening experience we’ve ever created.” Computational Design Optimized for Enhanced Stability and All-Day Comfort With the Buds4 series, Samsung establishes an iconic Buds blade design identity, a computational design achieved by analyzing data from hundreds of millions of global ear data points and running over 10,000 simulations. The Buds4 series features an ultra-sleek, ergonomic fit with smaller, better-fitting earbud heads to deliver a more secure, comfortable experience during all-day wear. The new stabilized blade includes a premium metal finish and an engraved pinch control area to help users easily locate and adjust settings. Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 offer distinct design architectures to meet different needs. Galaxy Buds4 Pro features a canal-fit design that combines ultimate sound with maximum functionality. The open-fit design of Galaxy Buds4 delivers a comfortable, user-friendly audio experience. Customers also have the option to choose from several distinct colorways, with Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 available in White and Black with a refined matte finish — as well as an online-exclusive Pink Gold for Buds4 Pro. Superior Hi-Fi Sound With Innovative Hardware Updates Larger speakers offer better sound quality, and Buds4 Pro introduces a new wider woofer, featuring a new design that makes efficient use of space. By maximizing the vibration area and minimizing the speaker’s edge, the wider woofer increases the effective speaker area by almost 20% compared to the previous generation without sacrificing wearability. Combined with the tweeter, these features deliver natural, immersive audio with clean bass and rich treble that supports 24-bit/96kHz audio — ultimately delivering high-fidelity sound true to the original recording. These hardware enhancements capture everything from the high, resonant sounds of violins to the deep, throaty pulses of double basses — details that were difficult to reproduce in earlier generations. The two-way speaker is strategically placed on the upper side of the metal finish to maximize Active Noise Cancellation functionality while minimizing feedback from wind and other external factors. Maximized Audio Experiences With Enhanced Adaptive EQ and ANC Galaxy Buds4 series offers software updates that build on powerful adaptive sound capabilities users have come to love in previous Buds generations. Enhanced ANC can tune out everything from heavy transit sounds to everyday background noise, ensuring an immersive audio experience that adapts to changing environments. For example, when commuting on a bus, train, or airplane, Buds4’s enhanced Active Noise Cancellation reduces low-frequency engine and road noise while maintaining rich, balanced sound — allowing users to focus on music, podcasts, or calls without distraction. Enhanced Adaptive ANC/EQ allows for full media immersion, minimizing noise leakage by analyzing the wearing conditions and unique ear shape of each user. Alongside dynamic frequency adjustments, this feature applies optimal ANC algorithms in real time for peak noise-cancelling performance so users can enjoy fine-tuned sound experiences tailored to their individual needs. When it’s time to make a phone call, Super Clear Call utilizes super wideband call technology and machine learning models trained for noise reduction and voice enhancement to provide ultra-clear call quality and double the bandwidth of conventional Bluetooth calls. An Enriched Galaxy Ecosystem Experience For Galaxy users, the Buds4 series introduces integrations that enhance the Galaxy ecosystem experience. Users can initiate AI agents — including Bixby, Google Gemini and Perplexity — with hands-free and voice controls, helping users stay engaged with their surroundings while maintaining control over their audio experience. Galaxy ecosystem users can also enjoy simple Buds setup. Just by opening the cradle — without having to install the Galaxy Wearable app — Galaxy users can easily connect their Buds to their phone or tablet. Through the Buds shortcut menu or in the Quick Panel, users can control and customize the volume or EQ for the optimal sound experience. Buds4 Pro also includes Head Gesture controls to manage calls and engage with Bixby, allowing users to perform subsequent actions hands-free. Along with voice commands, hands-free controls such as these allow users to navigate their day without distraction, ensuring their daily activities remain seamless and uninterrupted. Availability The Galaxy Buds4 series, launching with the Galaxy S26 series, is available now for pre-order, with general availability starting the 3rd week of March.

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Galaxy AI Expands Multi-Agent Ecosystem To Give Users More Choice and Flexibility

Kobina Baidoo Badu — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:41:52 +0000

Samsung continues to evolve its AI experience by adding a new AI agent across the Galaxy ecosystem to make everyday interactions easier Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the continued expansion of Galaxy AI, reinforcing its vision for a rich, open, and integrated multi-agent ecosystem. Built around Samsung’s vision of AI that reduces effort and steps across everyday tasks, Galaxy AI is designed to help users get things done more naturally with greater choice, flexibility and control. Recent insights show that people are increasingly using multiple AI agents depending on the task as AI becomes more embedded in daily routines. Nearly 8 in 10 users now rely on more than two types of AI agents. Reflecting this shift, Samsung is evolving Galaxy AI to support a choice of integrated agents, enabling users to choose the experiences that best fit their needs, preferences and routines. Galaxy AI was built to bring meaningful AI directly into the operating system through deep, framework-level connections across the device. Rather than operating within individual apps, Galaxy AI works at the system level by understanding the user’s context to support more natural interactions. This approach reduces the need to switch between apps or repeat commands, allowing Galaxy AI to work in the background. It also enables Samsung to curate experiences from supporting services, such as Perplexity, while ensuring everything feels seamlessly integrated within the Galaxy environment. “We’ve been committed to building an open and inclusive integrated AI ecosystem that gives users more choice, flexibility and control to get complex tasks done quickly and easily,” said Won-Joon Choi, President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of the R&D Office, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Galaxy AI acts as an orchestrator, bringing together different forms of AI into a single, natural, cohesive experience.” As part of this multi-agent expansion, Samsung will introduce Perplexity as an additional AI agent on upcoming flagship Galaxy devices. Users will be able to access Perplexity through a dedicated voice wake phrase, “Hey Plex,” or via quick-access controls such as pressing and holding the side button, making contextual assistance easy to reach when needed. Deeply embedded across select Samsung apps — including Samsung Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder and Calendar, as well as select third-party apps — Perplexity’s AI agent enables smoother, multi-step workflows, allowing users to move seamlessly between tasks without manually managing individual apps. This system-level approach offers Galaxy users a richer and more flexible AI experience across the device. As Samsung continues to expand its inclusive AI ecosystem — in part by collaborating with trusted partners — the company remains focused on enabling experiences that are easy to use and available to all. Additional details about supported devices and experiences will be announced soon. For more details, join us for the livestream of Galaxy Unpacked on Wednesday 25th Feb. at 6pm. Watch it live here

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