Business News of Saturday, 14 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from the Western RegionThe Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says Ghana is determined to build the capacity to develop and control emerging technologies rather than rely on foreign expertise. Sam George said the initiative supports the government’s broader digital transformation strategy, which focuses on expanding digital infrastructure, accelerating digital skills development and strengthening innovation ecosystems to support high-value technology industries. Sam George explained that robotics and automation are becoming critical tools for improving productivity and efficiency across sectors such as mining, manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and energy. He pointed out that the Robotech Lab will help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industrial applications by providing access to industry-scale automation systems and enterprise-level robotic platforms. Dr Effah added that the Robotech Lab will also encourage student innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling students to develop products, technologies or even start companies before graduating.

Source: GhanaWeb March 14, 2026 15:06 UTC