Your weekly insights into AI technologies shaping the future. In this edition,

News
●      Those who use AI will lead the future—Dr. Kwakye
●      Ghana Launches Artificial Intelligence-Driven Health Programme to Strengthen Systems and Safeguard Communities
●      NGO launches AI Challenge to train young professionals
●      Ghana’s AI strategy must deliver for healthcare, not just innovation hype
●      Future of Ghana’s media will be defined by AI, digital disruption and regulatory reform – GIBA
●      Ghana and U.S. Deepen Digital Cooperation With Focus on Satellite Technology and AI Policy

Event
●      Ghana AI Summit & Awards
●      Ghana AI Innovation Challenge
●      From Cocoa to Code: How AI Can Diversify Ghana’s Economy


Opportunity
●      LINGUA Africa Project/Projet LINGUA Africa
●      ATF Google AI Bootcamp & Innovation Challenge 2026
●      AI governance: fundamentals

News
Those who use AI will lead the future -Dr. Kwakye
Dr. John Kwabena Kwakye, Advisor to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has urged accountants to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), integrity, and accountability as essential tools for building strong and sustainable economies.
 
Ghana Launches Artificial Intelligence-Driven Health Programme to Strengthen Systems and Safeguard Communities
Ghana has taken a significant step towards transforming its health system with the launch of a joint programme by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

NGO launches AI Challenge to train young professionals
The African Technology Forum (ATF) has expanded its flagship initiative, dubbed the "ATF AI Challenge," to support the training of more than 10,000 university students and young professionals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa over the next two years.

Ghana’s AI strategy must deliver for healthcare, not just innovation hype
The real test is whether AI can solve actual healthcare or simply add another layer of complexity to systems already under strain. Artificial intelligence is often framed as transformative, but it is neither new nor inherently intelligent.

Future of Ghana’s media will be defined by AI, digital disruption and regulatory reform – GIBA
Ghana’s broadcasting industry is entering a new phase shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital convergence, and rapidly changing audience behaviour, with regulators and media owners urged to adapt quickly to remain relevant.

Ghana and U.S. Deepen Digital Cooperation With Focus on Satellite Technology and AI PolicyMinistry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (Ghana)
has held discussions with a United States government delegation to strengthen bilateral cooperation in digital transformation, with a key focus on satellite technology governance, artificial intelligence strategy, and digital skills development.

Opportunities
LINGUA Africa Project/Projet LINGUA Africa
The Microsoft AI for Good Lab, in partnership with the Gates Foundation, Masakhane African Languages Hub, and Google.org, is inviting applications for a funding opportunity focused on advancing African language technologies and inclusive AI innovation across the continent

ATF Google AI Bootcamp & Innovation Challenge 2026This is a fully funded Pan-African AI programme organized by the African Technology Forum with support from Google.org. The initiative is designed to equip students and recent graduates across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa with practical AI skills, mentorship, and innovation experience.

AI governance: fundamentalsThis online self-paced course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance through five structured modules. Each module blends clear explanations of key AI concepts with practical, real-world scenarios to illustrate how AI impacts daily life, public services, and global policy.

Events
Ghana AI Summit and Awards 2026
The Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2026, organized by Knowledge Innovations in partnership with Deloitte Ghana, is a premier event focused on advancing artificial intelligence for economic transformation... Read More

Ghana AI Innovation Challenge
The AI Innovation Challenge is an action research initiative that brings together data scientists, technologists, researchers, and innovators to develop AI-powered solutions using Ghanaian datasets. It focuses on addressing local challenges, fostering collaboration, and generating practical insights that demonstrate the real-world impact of AI in Ghana. Read More

From Cocoa to Code: How AI Can Diversify Ghana’s Economy
This event explores how Artificial Intelligence can unlock new economic opportunities across agriculture, finance, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and entrepreneurshipApply Now