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Ghana, Mauritius commit to the implementation of Smart City Project

The Ghanaian delegation at the on-going 2019 IMF/World Bank Meeting on Wednesday, 16 October 2019, met with Mauritian government officials to review progress towards the establishment of Smart City Project in the country.

They discussed the progress of work and came out with timelines towards the implementation of the project in 2020. The Ghanaian side was led by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister for Information whiles Dev Manraj Gosk, Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, led the Mauritians.

The project include a Science and Innovation Park at the University of Ghana and the construction of a modern cyber-city at Dawa in Greater Accra.

Facilities at these centres include Exhibition Centres, Data Centres, Auditorium, Wi-Fi Park, Offices, a hotel, an innovation tower, a cyber-tower, an apartment blocks, a multi-use facility and a conference centre. It is expected to create 15,000 jobs.

 

Source: Classfm.com.gh

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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