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Author: Addo Gilbert Oduro

How to stop Meta from using some of your personal data to train generative AI models.

How to stop Meta from using some of your personal data to train generative AI models.

Ghana News, International, Lifestyle & Social, Science & Technology
Facebook users are now able to delete some personal information that can be used by the company in the training of generative artificial intelligence models. Meta updated the Facebook help center resource section on its website this week to include a form titled “Generative AI Data Subject Rights,” which allows users to “submit requests related to your third party information being used for generative AI model training.” The company is adding the opt-out tool as generative AI technology is taking off across tech, with companies creating more advanced chatbots and turning simple text into sophisticated answers and images. Meta is giving people the option to access, alter or delete any personal data that was included in the various third-party data sources the company uses to...
16 Staff at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital sanctioned for various offenses.

16 Staff at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital sanctioned for various offenses.

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
In a bid to uphold discipline and enhance patient care standards, the management of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has taken decisive action against 16 of its staff members.  These individuals have been found guilty of various infractions, resulting in sanctions ranging from dismissals to cautionary measures and suspensions without pay. According to Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, the hospital's Chief Executive Officer, these infractions include cases of extortion by some of the implicated staff. He announced these actions during the 2023 mid-year performance review conference in Kumasi, emphasizing the hospital's commitment to maintaining discipline within its ranks. Prof. Addai-Mensah highlighted the hospital's dedication to prioritizing patient care and ensuring...
CoP: HEADQUATERS STAFF CELEBRATE APS. ANY KUMI-LARBI (OUTGOING GEN. SECRETARY)

CoP: HEADQUATERS STAFF CELEBRATE APS. ANY KUMI-LARBI (OUTGOING GEN. SECRETARY)

Pent TV, Pentecost News
"Outgoing General Secretary of THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST, Apostle Any Kumi-Larbi, encourages Christians to persevere and grow annually, trusting in God's unwavering support. He shared these words during his final event at the church's La, Accra Headquarters on August 31, 2023. Apostle Kumi-Larbi takes a new role as Area Head for Ashaiman, transitioning from his distinguished tenure as the church's chief scribe and administrative head at the headquarters over the past decade. A heartfelt farewell marked this morning's staff devotion, honoring his remarkable 10-year journey as the church’s General Secretary, complete with a celebratory cake. "Below are images from the celebratory service. Source: Pentecost News
Ministers of Health, health leaders pledge to intensify efforts to end polio.

Ministers of Health, health leaders pledge to intensify efforts to end polio.

Africa News, Health & Wellbeing
As the African region marks one year since the last confirmed detection of wild poliovirus type 1, Ministers of Health and other health leaders gathering for the Seventy-third session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa today pledged to intensify efforts to end all forms of the virus. The region’s last confirmed case of wild poliovirus, linked to a strain circulating in Pakistan, was reported in August 2022 in Mozambique’s Tete province. A total of nine cases were detected in both Mozambique and neighbouring Malawi, where an outbreak was confirmed in February 2022. In a coordinated response, more than 45 million children across five southern Africa countries were vaccinated against the virus. The health leaders underscored the pivotal role of enhan...
University of Education, Winneba gets new Vice-Chancellor.

University of Education, Winneba gets new Vice-Chancellor.

Education, Ghana News
The University of Education Winneba (UEW) has appointed Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual as Vice-Chancellor. This takes effect from October 1, 2023 after the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawotor Avoke, ends on September 30, 2023. Prof. Avoke will be retiring from UEW after almost 31 years of work. New VC Prof. Mitchual holds a doctorate degree in Wood Science and Technology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and has over 20 years of experience in teaching and administrative experience in higher education. He has a masters in Wood Technology and Management, and degree in Agriculture Engineering and a postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained from the University of Cape Coast in 1998. Before his appointment, Prof. Mitchual was the acti...
After 32 years of ministry: Church of Pentecost International Missions Director retires

After 32 years of ministry: Church of Pentecost International Missions Director retires

Ghana News, International, Pentecost News
After 32 years of service in the Church of Pentecost (CoP), the immediate-past International Missions Director and Area Head of the Haatso Area, Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo, has retired from active ministry. In celebrating his remarkable dedication to his calling, a retirement service has been held in honour of him and his wife, Elizabeth, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Atomic. The service was attended by the leadership of the CoP, including the Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, who presided over the service; the former Chairman, Apostle Prof. Kwadwo Nimfour Opoku Onyinah, as well as other ministers, both retired and in active service, from across the world. Also in attendance was the family of the retired minister. Mission accomplished In his sermon ti...
Empowering Children with Special Needs through Coding: Teach for Tomorrow’s inclusive initiative.

Empowering Children with Special Needs through Coding: Teach for Tomorrow’s inclusive initiative.

Africa News, Education, Ghana News
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, the ability to code has emerged as a powerful tool, offering access to innovation and opportunity. However, this skill remains largely out of reach for children with special needs who often encounter unique challenges within traditional educational settings across schools in Ghana. Recognizing the untapped potential within these young minds, the Teach for Tomorrow Foundation, led by Francis Ahene-Affoh, Founder and Director of the NGO, has taken a monumental step towards inclusivity. The foundation has introduced specialized coding training as part of this year’s Africa Code Week programme, aimed at children with special needs in Ghana. This pioneering programme recently converged at the Dzorwulu Special School, where teachers and y...
Nkwatia Presby SHS Assistant Headmaster relieved of his duties for slapping student.

Nkwatia Presby SHS Assistant Headmaster relieved of his duties for slapping student.

Education, Ghana News
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has relieved the Assistant Headmaster of Nkwatia Presby SHS for allegedly slapping a female student. The embattled Assistant Headmaster is reported to have assaulted the female student, believed to be in her second year, for going out of campus without an exeat. Following this, the GES in a press statement issued on Monday, August 28, condemned the conduct of the Assistant Headmaster. According to the Service, Headmasters and their assistants are to ensure the safety of students and teachers under their care and not otherwise. “The attention of the Management of Ghana Education Service (GES) has been drawn to a disturbing picture of a student of Nkwatia Presby SHS assaulted by the Assistant Headmaster (Academics) of the school.” “The GES une...
Mohammed Kudus flew mum and brothers from Accra for West Ham unveiling

Mohammed Kudus flew mum and brothers from Accra for West Ham unveiling

Ghana News, International, Sports
The Ghana international had his mother and two brothers fly from Ghana to East London to partake in the ceremony. Kudus has penned a five-year contract to join the Hammers from Dutch side Ajax for an undisclosed fee. He has been one of the sought-after player in Europe after after impressing with 18 goals and seven assists in all competitions last season. Kudus becomes the club’s fourth major summer signing after Edson Álvarez, Dinos Mavropanos and James Ward-Prowse. Manager David Moyes said: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Mohammed to West Ham United,” said the manager. “He’s a terrific young talent, who has already shone at the very highest level for Ajax in the Champions League and made well over 150 senior appearances at the age of 23 – so it was no surprise to...
West Ham beat Chelsea, Brighton to the signing of Mohammed Kudus

West Ham beat Chelsea, Brighton to the signing of Mohammed Kudus

Africa News, Ghana News, International, Sports, World News
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months at the Premier League side. West Ham will pay Ajax €41.5million (£35.6m) plus €3m (£2.5m) in easily attainable add-ons, with the Eredivisie club retaining a 10 per cent sell-on clause if he ever moves on to another club. Kudus will wear the No. 14 shirt at West Ham and will hope that he can repeat his dazzling form with Ajax where he bagged 27 goals in 87 appearances across all competitions. The Ghanaian midfielder said: “I’ve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid." The Premier League is dream of most young players, especially those from Africa and admitted his delight and vowed to continue improving. He added: “I’ve been dreaming of this moment an...
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