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  • Training: 4 Days Boot Camp in Accra to boost your coding skills

    Training: 4 Days Boot Camp in Accra to boost your coding skills

    Steve Jobs once said, “Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer… because it teaches you how to think.”

    Now you can forget the country part and follow the rest.

    Lots of people get into programming because they love the challenge, are excited by computers and want to build a career creating websites, mobile apps or desktop programs. But even if you don’t want to become a programmer for a living, it’s still worth your time to learn how to program.

    Just think about it, if computers are at all a part of your life, then learning to program is going to improve your life. Agree?

    This August, CodeCue Technologies and Bright Intercepts are bringing you a 4 Days computer programming boot camp in Accra.

    This boot camp is 90% practical and 10% theory. The boot camp will take you through developing a web application taking into consideration all the principles of programming.

    Why you should attend this Bootcamp:

    1. Gain knowledge of HTML the foundation of web applications. Without HTML you can’t really accomplish anything because HTML is the most basic form of any website. Taking that into consideration; yes, you should attend this Boot Camp.
    2. The website industry is booming and is one of the few industries where less work and more money adds up due to the current demand. Taking that into consideration; yes, you should attend this Boot Camp.
    3. You’ll become a logical thinker. At the heart of coding is the ability to problem solve. In combining maths, logic and algorithms, coding gives you the unique and powerful skill of critical thinking. Taking that into consideration; yes, you should attend this Boot Camp.
    4. Computers have automated a lot of roles that used to be manual, which causes a problem for people who aren’t digi-literate. Software is the modern language and controls so much of our day-to-day life. Having no clue how any of this works is dangerous because computers will become more and more prominent. Computers are taking over the world. Taking that into consideration; yes, you should attend this Boot Camp.

    There are so many reasons why you should learn to computer programming, but if you still need convincing, we are urging you to attend the 4 days Coding Boot Camp this August.

    Bootcamp Schedule and Registration

    Dates: August 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th 2018
    Times: Saturdays – 9AM – 4PM | Sundays: 1PM – 5PM

    Register now for the Bootcamp by following this link: https://goo.gl/forms/4gw0ZrLa6Rd7FmPY2

    For more information and enquiries contact the organizers on 0261178960, 0207834674 and [email protected]

  • All winners at the 2018 Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA)

    All winners at the 2018 Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA)

    Now in its 8th year, the Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards is the most prestigious awards program in the industry. Most times called the “Oscar Awards” recognises innovation and excellence in the Ghana ICT sector.

    The 8th Ghana Information Technology and Telecom Awards (GITTA) was held on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.

    Over the years, besides promoting excellence in the telecom sector, GITTA has evolved and extended its reach to include companies which have taken efforts to innovate its business through the adoption of technology.

    Guest speaker for the awards night, Deputy Minister of Communication, Mr George Andah in his remarks charged the awardees to continue in their quest to be the best and create growth that will sustain the economic development of the country.

    Here are all the winners at GITTA 2018:

    Category Winner
    Best Bank Award for Cyber Security Risk Management UMB
    Best Government Website
    Ghana Police Service
    Best Government Use of Social Media
    Ghana Police Service
    Best payment gateway provider Hubtel
    Cloud Service Provider IBM
    CSR Company MTN
    Customer Experience Company MTN
    Cyber Security Company e-crime Bureau
    Data Service Provider MTN
    Digital Bank
    Standard Chartered
    Enterprise Solutions Provider Comsys
    Financial Technology Company (Fintech) leader Hubtel
    I.T Personality
    Executive Chairman of GCNet
    ICT Company Comsys
    Internet Service Provider Internet Solutions
    IOT Initiatives Vodafone
    Managed IT Services Provider Liranz
    Mobile cloud service provider Hubtel
    Mobile Distributor MobileZone
    Mobile Money Service MTN
    Mobile Operator MTN
    Mobile Phone Retailer and Gadget Provider Telefonika
    Most Popular Phone Brand of Year Tecno
    Public Sector e-Solutions Provider GCNET
    Public Sector e-Solutions Provider GCNet
    System Integration Company Spearhead
    Telecom Brand Vodafone
    Telecom Business
    Vodafone business
    Telecoms hall of fame award MTN
    Tower Company ATC Ghana
  • Ghana’s first Social Influencers Summit set for July 21

    Ghana’s first Social Influencers Summit set for July 21

    A carefully created summit that will bring together corporate Ghana and social media influencers to explore ways of helping each other to grow, has been scheduled to take place on 21st July 2018.

    The maiden edition of the Social Influencers Summit is to help bridge the knowledge and skills gap in the budding Ghanaian influencer marketing industry.

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  • Learn how to speed up your WordPress Site for free this Month

    Learn how to speed up your WordPress Site for free this Month

    Earlier this year, together with a few friends and acquaintances, I organised the first ever WordPress MeetUp here in Ghana. Since then, we met again to celebrate 15 years of WordPress.

    However, in July, we look at learning to improve our blogs and maybe our lives.

    A survey from Google concluded that users want to see your site load in less than 3-4 seconds.

    What we’ll learn

    • How to test for site speed
    • Using Optimization Plugins
    • Choosing the Right Hosting
    • Using Content Delivery Networks
    • Correct Image Optimization
    • Optimization Case Studies

    Who’ll be teaching?

    • Sitsofe Kofi
    • Shepherd Yaw Morttey

    How to get involved

    Subscribe to the official Accra WordPress Meetup group and you will receive email details on the date and location if there are any changes.

    If you want to sponsor the meetup or volunteer to teach and inspire, send an email to me, [email protected] and let’s talk.

    Currently, the meetup is scheduled for 28th July 2018.

  • Gallery: Tech in Ghana Conference (TIGC) London 2018

    Gallery: Tech in Ghana Conference (TIGC) London 2018

    The third Tech in Ghana Conference (TIGC) was held at international law firm Addleshaw Goddard in London on 26th and 27th March 2018.

    Opened by Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK His Excellency Papa Owusu-Ankomah and the UK’s Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Ghana Adam Afriyie, over 200 guests attended the two-day event featuring both global and local tech companies and entrepreneurs.

    Speakers included representatives and directors from WorldRemit, iSpace, Farmerline, BlueSpace Africa, MEST, Superfluid Labs, hapaSpace, BIMA, Ecobank, Interpay Africa and more.

    The Tech in Ghana Conference is organised by Africa-focused communications and events company AB2020, and was launched in London in February 2017. The second TIGC was held in Accra in November 2017.

    This year’s UK event was hosted by broadcasters Henry Bonsu and Afua Hirsch.

    All Images courtsey AB2020.

  • HMD Global Interacts with Bloggers in Ghana

    HMD Global Interacts with Bloggers in Ghana

    HMD Global, makers of Nokia Smartphones on Android OS have engaged a cross section of the blogging community in the country through a blogger hangout session.

    The engagement, which is the first of several blogger engagements anticipated for the year 2018 by HMD Global had about 15 bloggers in attendance.

    All the bloggers who were present at the event were given brand new Nokia 8 to boost their tech-related news platforms as well as enhance the news content on their platforms using the bothie feature which allows tech consumers to take two angled videos simultaneously because it activates both the front and rear cameras to capture photos and videos.

    The Nokia 8 is Nokia’s most powerful Android smartphone built to maximize performance with a distinctive design engineered to deliver exceptionally long battery life and stays cool. The exclusive Dual-Sight mode allows consumers use both front and back cameras simultaneously for split-screen photos and video with built-in streaming straight to Facebook Live and YouTube Live.

    The company used the opportunity to share its strong commitment to producing premium but affordable smartphones for the Ghanaian populace.

    Last year HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones relaunched Nokia phones on Android operating systems. From affordable entry-level handsets to powerhouse top-end smartphones, each phone is suited to a different sort of user, with dual-sim versions too.

    The company has kept what many people loved about the brand – high-quality externals, nicely optimized hardware and plenty of care and attention put into the audiovisual and camera experiences with the jewel in the crown being the Android software.

  • Standard Chartered Bank’s Cyber Security Summit 2018 organised in Accra

    Standard Chartered Bank’s Cyber Security Summit 2018 organised in Accra

    Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has organised a Cyber Security Summit in Accra. The summit, which took place at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, engaged top stakeholders in the banking and security sectors.

    Technologies such as big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), the blockchain, and mobile computing are reinventing the way companies, especially those in the financial and banking sectors handle everything, from decision making to customer service. The automation of virtually all business processes and the increasing digital connectedness of the entire value chain create agility, but they also significantly raise cybersecurity risks and threat levels.

    The 3-hour event saw an educative and insightful panel discussion on cybersecurity issues at the government, institutional and end-user level which a focus on how to prevent and tackle the threats.

    In attendance were representatives of the Police and telecommunications networks, as well as key stakeholders in the financial and security sectors of the country. Also invited and in attendance were students of the University of Ghana Business School and Ashesi University students.

    The panel discussion was moderated by Bernard Avle. Panelists for the day were:

    • Alex Bram, Co-Founder at HubTel Ghana,
    • Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor, a scientist, and an engineer who has played an important role in the introduction and development of the Internet throughout Africa,
    • Sheikh Jobe, Chief Information Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, West Africa,
    • Hon. Vincent Sowah Odotei, Deputy Minister of Communication, and
    • Archie Hesse CEO of GhIPSS

    Professor Nii Narku Quaynor confessed that “Globally, we do not know how to create systems that are bug-free”. Therefore, there was the need to raise awareness of cyber crimes and put risk mitigation plans in place at the various level of application usage and management.

    Alex Bram of HubTel put forward that the first Cyber threat always comes from within an organisation. It was therefore imperative that when fighting against Cyber threats, start from within.

    The Deputy Minister of Communication, Hon. Vincent Sowah Odotei expressed Government’s commitment to fighting cybercrime and stressed on the fact that the government takes such threats seriously. According to him, the Government has put a lot in place to ensure that there is Cyber Security.

    Perhaps the biggest revelation and probably the most satisfying for a lot of the people in attendance and those who watched the live stream on Facebook was the revelation by Michael Mensah, the Head of ICT at the Bank of Ghana (BoG). In his speech, he said that the Bank of Ghana will soon require financial institutions in the country to publish their cybersecurity policies.

    Mr Mensah further hinted that a bill is expected to be passed by parliament soon and this will ultimately will help banks to “achieve both business and security-focused objectives as well as regulatory compliance in an efficient and effective way.”

    At the end of the summit, one thing was clear – there was the need to tackle cyber threats collectively, and as such all players in the cybersecurity space needs to come together to create viable solutions. Like Archie Hesse, the CEO of GhIPPS rightly put it: “Coming together to work on Cyber Security for the industry is something we should aim for.”

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  • Jumia Mobile Week 2018 – 80% discount on smartphone sales in Ghana

    Jumia Mobile Week 2018 – 80% discount on smartphone sales in Ghana

    It’s 2018 and Jumia Ghana is here again with another edition of the Mobile Week Celebrations. Last year’s celebration was one of the important weeks on the e-commerce calendar of Ghana, especially in the first quarter and this year looks like it’s going to be bigger.

    During this week, Jumia Ghana, in collaboration with big guns in the mobile and telecommunications Industry offer a lot of mouthwatering deals on mobile devices in stock on Jumia.com.gh

    About Jumia Mobile Week 2018

    Jumia Mobile Week 2018 in Ghana will be from 19th to 25th March 2018. The 2018 event is an upgrade over last year’s as Jumia Ghana would give out 80 percent discount on all phones during the promotion as compared to the 40 percent discount given in 2017.

    There is going to be lots of daily give outs such as iPhones and Note 8, free data and top-ups, free after sales servicing, and special discounts for those using the Jumia App. Consumers in Ghana will get the best deals on mobile phones from brands like Innjoo, Infinix, Tecno, Motorola and possibly many more brands.

    Moreover, it is expected that there will be daily flash sales, crazy discounts, and fast delivery of orders.

    Expected Deals in Ghana for Jumia Mobile Week 2018

    15,000 devices are expected to be sold this year with premium devices like the iPhone X and Samsung Note 8 to also be given out freely to customers each day. MTN souvenirs such as Modem, Data and much more are also expected to be given away during the week celebrations.

    Here at Mfidie.com, we look at some of the devices you should be keen on getting for the Mobile Week 2018.

    TECNO Camon CM

    The Tecno Camon CM comes with a 5.65-inch Full Vision display screen dishing out an 18:9 aspect ratio with 720 x 1440 pixels resolution which is very poor since the screen of the CM is significantly bigger than its predecessor, the Camon CX. Check out the full specs here: Tecno Camon CM Specs. The CM is expected below the GHS 500 line during mobile week celebration.

    Huawei P Smart

    The HUAWEI P Smart Smart will definitely be a wonderful deal to check out. By perfectly blending fashion with technology, this is a phone that is well attractive and very compact, specs wise. the P Smart features the whole new EMUI 8.0 operating system (OS) (Based on Android 8.0) with a focus on the FullView Display design.

    3 Cheap Phones you can get during the Jumia Ghana Mobile Week 2018

    • Fero L100 4G LTE with 5MP Camera, 5 inch Screen and 1 GB of Ram for GHS 199
    • Motorola Moto C Dual Sim with 16 GB of Storage, 5MP Camera, 5 inch Screen and 2 GB of Ram for GHS 249
    • Hotwav IP 6 Dual Sim with 32 GB of Storage, 13MP Camera, 4.7 inch Screen and 3 GB of Ram for GHS 289

    Get Help with your Mobile Week Orders

    Mfidie.com together with Mr Atapsa (Seasoned Jumia Shopper) has put together a Jumia Mobile Week Group for all who will be willing to make purchases. Just a few days more! Click on this link to join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/9bHlnyHKs0v46s59qLMWXi or call him on 0544991140

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  • Event: 1st Ever WordPress Meetup in Ghana is happening this Friday

    Event: 1st Ever WordPress Meetup in Ghana is happening this Friday

    WordPress has come a long way since it first launched back in 2003. It’s now the most popular content management system and has become a dominant force online, now powering 29% of the internet with a 59.4% market share of all known CMS.

    WordPress gets more monthly unique visitors than Amazon and the same as Facebook. WordPress.com (and self-hosted WordPress websites running Jetpack) gets an average 22,000,000,000+ pageviews per month and growing. – WordPress.com There are 1,323+ meetup groups for WordPress all over the world.

    Here in Ghana, there are a lot of websites running WordPress, and a lot more blogs on the platform. This means there are a lot of individuals in Ghana who use WordPress either professionally or as hobbyists.

    1st Ever WordPress Meetup in Ghana

    Despite the large-scale use of the most popular Content Management System in the world, there does not seem to be any community of WordPress Lovers. In this regards, it has become necessary to hold the first ever WordPress Meetup in the country, with the aim of getting more WordPress lovers, to organise more of such events, network, and share ideas.

    How to Get There

    The Meetup will take place at Vida e Caffe, East Legon. The easiest and most recommended way to get there for first timers is via Uber, Taxify, Uru or any other ridesharing applications available to you.

    If you are driving, use Google Maps navigation to the place.

    For people who would want to use “Trotro”, you should alight at Shashie, then walk to the Shiashie Taxi Rank. There are Taxis loading towards the area.

    Please note that Vida e Cafe, East Legon is just a 30 seconds walk along the Boundary Road from Starbites. This could help those who would come with a traditional taxi.

    How to find us

    We will be at the Garden of Vida e Caffe, East Legon.

    Activities and Programmes for the day

    Introductions

    First, we take a few minutes to get introduced. We will be sharing our names, business name(s), and our interest in WordPress. If you have business cards, you can pass them out.

     

    Open Questions and Answers

    This is your chance to ask your burning questions about WordPress or to tell the group your WordPress experience. Total newbie questions are welcome, and so are difficult developer questions. If the answer is too complicated, someone will volunteer to talk to you after the meeting. We are expecting a lot of smart people in this group who are happy to help out.

    Main Program (Moderator Led Discussion)

    This should last for 45 minutes, including questions, which you can ask at any time. We will be discussing why there has not been any strong WordPress communities. We will need to deliberate and find out how to organise subsequent meetups and make them successful. There will be a call for volunteers, who would want to join the organisation of the meetup.

    After this, there is the formal conclusion of the meetup.

    Open Networking

    Unless Vida e Caffe is closing (which is definitely going to happen at 7:00 pm), everyone is welcomed to hang out and talk or do some impromptu problem-solving after the formal conclusion of the Meetup.

    Who can attend the Accra WordPress Meetup?

    • Bloggers (Newbie, Intermediate or Pro)
    • Website Developers
    • WordPress Enthusiasts
    • WordPress Developers
    • Meetup lovers
    • Anyone in the Web and Tech Community
    • Anyone who wants to know about WordPress
    • Media and Press Personnel

    Event Details

    Venue: Vida e Caffe, East Legon

    Date: Friday, February 23, 2018

    Time: 4:45 PM to 07:00 PM

    Tickets: Free

    Event link: https://www.meetup.com/Accra-WordPress-Meetup/events/245563760/

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  • Understand Bitcoins: Event: How Cryptocurrency can make you rich!

    Understand Bitcoins: Event: How Cryptocurrency can make you rich!

    Last December, I started writing about cryptocurrencies and bitcoins in specific. In parts one and two of the “Understanding Bitcoins” series, we looked at what bitcoins are, why they have become popular, and ways their value is determined. We also went into details to talk about how to create bitcoin wallets and the popular exchanges in Ghana.

    For those who are quite new to this Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency thing, it gets confusing. Sometimes, it makes sense to get a face to face meeting, to get people to really understand the whole cryptocurrency space.

    The series continues next month. This month, I have been held up busy, as I am making a few preparations for Mfidie and the first ever Accra WordPress Meetup, scheduled to take place in February this year. It was during the WordPress Event discussions with Adjei-Kyeremeh Kofi that I learnt of this event I am about to share with you below.

    Cryptocurrency Conference 2018

    Consider this analogy:

    You buy into an ICO today at a cool price of 20USD. A month or 2 later, this amount is now increased 10 times, that is 200USD in less than 3 months. It’s not a joke, guys. Now imagine if you had bought 1000USD. Do the Math. And that’s how people make money from cryptocurrencies.

    On the 10th of February 2018 GC Global in collaboration with Coin Forest brings you the first edition of the cryptocurrency conference happening on the 10th February at iSpace, Accra. At the conference, information will be shared on how to take advantage of an ICO or trade in cryptocurrencies to make returns.The GC Global Bitcoin event is going to teach you all about Cryptocurrency. The truth about Bitcoins, how to buy and sell, trade in crypto and how to invest and make money in the crypto industry. It’s easier than you think.

    Who can attend the Cryptocurrency Conference 2018?

    • Tertiary Students and Graduates interested in learning about Cryptocurrency and making money from it
    • Government and Private sector workers looking to make more money
    • High School graduates looking for careers in cryptocurrency
    • Business professionals
    • Investors
    • Anybody interested in making genuine money online

    Why should you attend the Cryptocurrency Conference 2018?

    • Learn the current trends in the cryptocurrency world and partake in the business of it
    • There’s money to be made in the crypto world, this event will introduce you to such opportunities
    • The chance to Network with like-minded investors like yourself and leaders in Ghana’s cryptocurrency world
    • Gain skills in cryptocurrency and teach others to make money
    • Be a Bitcoin boss

    Event Details

    Venue: iSpace, Accra
    Date: Saturday, 10th February 2018
    Tickets: GHS 30 – Standard, GHS 50 – VIP.
    Standard Ticket holders get to enjoy the following: 1. Setup a bitcoin or any cryptocurrency wallet of choice 2. Cocktail
    VIP Ticket holders enjoy the following at the event: 1. Setup a blockchain wallet 2. Branded T-Shirts 3. Bitcoin Cash Voucher 4. Cocktail
    Registration link: https://goo.gl/S4RDYA

    Click the link above to register and pay now via Mobile Money, Visa or Master Card.

    Register and Pay via Cryptocurrency

    For People want to be able to pay for the tickets via cryptocurrencies, here are the addresses you can send payments to for your tickets

    Bitcoin: 153BboHcATvonyhMoU4rAS2p68RS4BiVzk
    Ethereum: 0x370185e9affc1b6e80d380a4a75a72498cf8bf7d
    Litecoin: LPm2Yq18K2tnQnAgGcyYvBc9kziwb3SbH1

    When making payment, just add your nato in the payment description.

    For more information, call 0200232743

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