#CitiTrends

There is so much happening on the tech scene in Ghana and we often forget to celebrate our little victories. For this reason, #CitiTrends tries to do exactly that every November on Ghana radio. A chance to hear about the revolutionary work being done and an opportunity to pick lessons and new learnings.

This episode features some of my favourite discussions of the year; some wise words from Jemila Abdulai of Circumspecte and Kofi Dadzie of Rancard. We also speak to YahClick and Teledata ICT about providing affordable satellite internet access to homes and businesses across the country.

It is very easy for parents today to feel 'left behind' on the technology 'usage race' (unless you are a developer or enthusiast). You soon realise her well versed your children are in the technology tools around the house and you have not figured out 40% of it. Reena Efua Ametorwo and Roslyn Naadu Laryea, both from SeekApor Ghana joined me to share thoughts on this issue and more. 

The show has a new sponsor: First National Bank. 

They often say that when music hits you, you feel no pain. Today, it appears you don't even feel the pain in your pocket as well. Streaming platforms have revolutionised the music industry tremendously. Sadiq Abdulai Abu of 3Media Networks shares some insight on what the picture looks like for African and Ghanaian artistes.

Enjoy.

According to the 2018 Global Cybersecurity Index, the average cost of data breaches in the world was up by 6.4% in 2018 costing global businesses a whopping USD 2 trillion by the end of 2019. Mr. Philemon Hini who is the Head of Technical Operations at e-crime bureau and a Digital Forensic Professional shared some insight on its implications for businesses. 

Ethel Cofie, founder of Edel Technology Consulting then shared insight from the 2019 GSMA report with a special focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

Everyone needs money to get their business from idea to product. The tricky thing is often where to get 'safe' funding which will not cause an implosion but will rather spur the business forward. Samuel Oriaku and Kelvin Tyron, both of Invoicia, joined me on the show to share some thoughts about this very issue and some solutions available today. 

Four incredible female techprenuers on one insightful radio show. Patience Teiko Tetteh (@jbosschic1), Software engineer; Cyhana Williams (@CyhanaLena), GIS Technician; Tracy Ayebea Obeng (@traybengs), Flight Operations at Zipline Ghana and Alice Kuukua Mensah (@kuukua_mensah), a certified Google partner and digital marketer.

The ladies review some of the top trending technology trends of the last quarter on the show.

Andrew Takyi-Appiah, Managing Director of Zeepay holds the opinion that borderless payments should be a reality before the close of 2019. He speaks about the potential of borderless payments on the continent through OTT. 

Photography has a rich history but its future is never certain. The technology available today is changing the way people interact with with photographs and event take them. Michael Dakwa and Timothy Adei from Team1000words were my guests in the studio for this conversation about Photography in the 22nd century. Enjoy.