Kofi Ahovi

  A 20-year-old woman, Promise Yayra Asamani, has been arrested by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP's) Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team for allegedly publishing false news that branded an Uber driver as a murderer. The arrest follows a formal complaint lodged on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, by Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old driver who saw his life upended after his photograph and vehicle registration were circulated on social media alongside grave criminal accusations. The complainant reported that he was alerted by his nephew to a viral Snapchat post which featured his image and vehicle (registration AD-1479-25). The post falsely labelled him a "murderer and a thief", alleging that he used signal jammers to disconnect passengers' networks and carried offensive weapons to facilitate crimes. The impact of the false publication was immediate and devastating, as Uber blocked Anthonio’s account following the report, depriving him of his primary source of incom...

  Uber Technologies has launched international and domestic flight bookings on the UK version of its app, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The move is “the latest and most ambitious step” in the company’s strategy to expand its core ride-booking business, Uber UK GM Andrew Brem told the FT (paywall). The San Francisco-based company, which already offers train and coach ticket bookings in the UK, has begun rolling out the new feature for its UK customers and plans to expand in the coming weeks, the report said. Uber has partnered with travel booking company Hopper to sell flights and will take a small commission from each sale, the report said. Uber did not immediately respond to a request for a comment.

  For a decade, Uber has been a leading force in transforming the way people move in many cities across Africa with the purpose to remain and provide reliable, convenient, and affordable mobility for all in sub-Saharan Africa. It also has a strong focus on positively impacting the lives of women, both in terms of providing them with access to safe transport and empowering them economically. In many parts of Africa, women have traditionally been excluded from the formal workforce and still have limited opportunities to earn an income. Uber is changing this paradigm by providing a platform for women to become flexible entrepreneurs and earn money on their terms. The platform dubbed: “GigSister,” was launched at the gathering of women leaders to climax international women's month in Accra. The platform will enable many women in Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and other countries across the continent to gain financial independence and support themselves and their families. It is an influenc...