May 29th, 2026

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

News
●BoG sets up AI, Virtual Assets Departments to strengthen financial sector oversight
●Africa must harness AI ethically to transform financial markets – Vice President
● Publican AI system helped collect GH¢1bn in April – GRA
● AI, innovation to define GNCCI Business Awards 2026
● ALX Trains Africa to Compete in Global AI Economy
● NADMO, partners launch AI-Powered Chatbot to improve disaster risk communication

Event
●Ghana AI Innovation Challenge Webinar
●Ghana AI Summit & Awards
●Ghana AI Innovation Challenge

Opportunity
●BASE Fellows Fall 2026


News

BoG sets up AI, Virtual Assets Departments to strengthen financial sector oversight
Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, says the central bank has established specialised departments on artificial intelligence, data analytics and virtual assets to strengthen oversight of Ghana's evolving financial sector.

Africa must harness AI ethically to transform financial markets – Vice President
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen Africa's financial markets and support the continent's economic transformation.

Publican AI system helped collect GH¢1bn in April – GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that it collected about GH¢1 billion in revenue in April 2026, a performance Commissioner-General Anthony Kofi Sarpong says reflects ongoing improvements in tax administration efficiency.

AI, innovation to define GNCCI Business Awards 2026
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) says innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) will be central to the 2026 edition of its flagship business awards.

ALX Trains Africa to Compete in Global AI Economy
Africa’s artificial intelligence market heads toward $16.5 billion by 2030, yet skills platform ALX warns the continent risks missing that window without urgent investment in practical digital training in an exclusive interview with NewsGhana.

NADMO, partners launch AI-Powered Chatbot to improve disaster risk communication
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), with support from the Government of Japan, have launched an artificial intelligence-powered WhatsApp chatbot.

Opportunities
BASE Fellows Fall 2026
The BASE Fellowship is a 13-week, part-time remote program beginning in September 2026 and will extend to December 2026, designed to develop Black researchers, practitioners, and leaders in AI Safety, AI Security, AI Governance.

Events
Ghana AI Innovation Challenge Webinar
The Ghana AI Innovation Challenge Webinar is an interactive online session designed to equip participants with the knowledge and guidance needed to successfully participate in the Ghana AI Innovation Challenge. The webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the challenge guidelines, entry requirements, and expectations for submissions.
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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...
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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.
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