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

News
●     2nd Ghana AI Awards 2026 nominations deadline fast approaching
●      Additional GH¢1 billion in revenue shows success of Publican AI—GRA boss
●      Chief of Staff urges institutions to embrace AI and digital innovation to drive national development
●      African architects must leverage AI to enhance creativity—Sir Adjaye
●      Ghana, South Korea deepen cooperation in AI, energy and manufacturing
●      Edward Effah warns NITA bill could undermine AI hub ambition

Events
●      Ghana AI Summit & Awards
●      Ghana AI Innovation Challenge

Opportunity
●      Women in AI Fellowship


News

2nd Ghana AI Awards 2026 nominations deadline fast approaching
Following the successful inaugural Ghana AI Summit 2025, Ghana is set to host the 2nd Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2026 from 29–30 July 2026. It is a premier national platform dedicated to celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact in artificial intelligence across Ghana.

Additional GH¢1 billion in revenue shows success of Publican AI – GRA boss
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has highlighted the success of the Ghana Revenue Authority's (GRA). Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) system following its reported contribution of an additional GH¢1 billion in customs revenue in April 2026.

Chief of Staff urges institutions to embrace AI and digital innovation to drive national development
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has urged Ghana’s educational institutions to embrace opportunities in the digital and artificial intelligence space to support national development and drive West Africa’s digital transformation.

African architects must leverage AI to enhance creativity — Sir Adjaye
Award winning Ghanaian-British Architect, Sir David Adjaye, has underscored the need for African architects to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate their creativity in their chosen field.

Ghana, South Korea deepen cooperation in AI, energy and manufacturing
Ghana and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including artificial intelligence, manufacturing, energy, and education, as both countries prepare to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations next year.

Edward Effah warns NITA bill could undermine AI hub ambition
Founder of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Edward Effah, has cautioned that aspects of the proposed National Information Technology Agency (NITA) bill could undermine the country’s ambition to become a leading artificial intelligence (AI) hub in West Africa.

Opportunities

Women in AI Fellowship
This fellowship provides financial resources, mentorship, and technical training to empower women PhD candidates in Sub-Saharan Africa to excel in AI/ML research and shape the future of ethical and inclusive innovation.

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...
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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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Prof. Quist-Aphetsi Kester
Topic: Automation vs  Employment: Is AI Replacing More Jobs Than It Creates?