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01 Nov

Bawumia Explains Link Between Digitalisation And Economy

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The relationship between digitalisation and the economy has taken a centre stage in this year’s electioneering campaign. Former President John Dramani Mahama, has criticised Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of abandoning discussions on the economy for digitalisation. In an indirect response to that criticism, Vice President Bawumia, while launching a digital ride-hailing platform, “Go Ride” for local taxi drivers, in Accra, explained the link between digitalisation and the economy. Dr Bawumia said the role of digitalisation in modern economies was pivotal towards achieving economic advancements, noting that countries that failed to embrace digitalisation risked being left behind in the global digital revolution.…

23 Oct

Bawumia Vows To Address Youth Unemployment Through Digital Economy Initiatives

Wontumi1NewsBawumia, Digitalization, youth unemployment

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has once again pledged to address Ghana’s pressing youth unemployment issue. Speaking at a rally in Kpando, Volta Region, he reiterated his commitment to creating one million jobs if elected as the country’s next president. Dr Bawumia outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with essential digital skills to help them compete effectively in the global economy. He stressed that his strategy does not focus solely on those with higher education but is inclusive of all youth, irrespective of their educational backgrounds. The NPP presidential candidate noted that, the…

21 Feb

What Will 24 Hour Economy Do For My Church? Pastor Goes For Digitalization

Kakra NunuFeatured, News24 hour economy, Digitalization

The Founder of the ‘Nyame Tease Ampa’ Prayer Ministry, Prophet Paul Kusi Appiah, has questioned the rationale behind a 24 hour economy and condemned by stating that it is meaningless to the economic development of any church. Prophet Paul Kusi Appiah stated in a one-on-one interview with Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Wontumi TV that to choose between the 24 hour economy proposal being championed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and digitalization being undertaken by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), he will choose digitalization. “What will 24 hour economy do for my church?” he questioned. Former President and flagbearer of…

03 Feb

Bawumia, Tony Blair Discuss COVID-19 Economic Situation, Digitalization

wontumionline.comNewsBawumia, Digitalization, Tony Blair Discuss COVID-19 Economic Situation

Bawumia, Tony Blair Discuss COVID-19 Economic Situation, Digitalization Former UK Prime Minister, Rt. Hon Tony Blair on Thursday, 3/02/2022 called on the Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia in Accra. The two leaders discussed the difficult global economic situation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talked about the role digitalization can play in Ghana and Africa as a whole to accelerate the process of recovery and transformation.