Albert Antwi-Boasiko, the National Cyber Security Advisor, told journalists at a media encounter in Accra on Thursday, that the document for ratification was at the Cabinet awaiting approval.

[contextly_sidebar id=”y8BA80QGryZBNm4DXJrkDEXZySigO7Hp”]He expressed optimism that it would be ratified by Parliament by the end of this year.

As at December 2016, 52 countries had ratified the Convention, while a further four states had signed the Convention, but are yet to ratify it.

The Convention on Cybercrime of the Council of Europe, is the only binding international instrument on the issue and increased cooperation among nations.

It is the first international treaty seeking to address internet and computer crime by harmonizing national laws and improving investigative techniques.

It serves as a guideline for any country developing comprehensive national legislation against cybercrime.

It was drawn up by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, with the active participation of the Council of Europe’s Observer States like Canada, Japan, South Africa and the United States.

The Convention and its Explanatory Report was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe at its 109^th Session on 8^th November, 2001.

It was opened for signature in Budapest, on 23^rd November 2001, and entered into force on 1^st July, 2004.

Cyber Security Week launched

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Communications haw launched the National Cyber Security Week to scale-up public awareness on cybercrime, and sensitize the populace on the country’s preparedness to deal with the phenomenon.

The Week-long programme would commence from October 23 to October 27, 2017, under the patronage of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Mr. Vincent Odotei-Sowah, a Deputy Minister of Communications, who launched the Week, said it would offer an opportunity to share information and engage key stakeholders on how to ensure effective and robust cyber security ecosystem in the country.

It is on the theme: “Securing Ghana’s Digital Journey”, which would create a platform for cyber security vendors, and service providers to showcase their services to the public at the Accra International Conference Centre and Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence.

It would afford stakeholders the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics such as Cyber Security Governance, Child Online Protection, Cyber Hygiene and Awareness, Cyber Security Solutions and capacity-building workshops on the topics.

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Source: GNA

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James Ebo Whyte has for the past 13 years cooked some of the most amazing productions at the National Theatre and his latest work, ‘Games Men Play’ is no exception.

The play, which showed for the first time at the National Theatre Thursday night, is an excellent craft. It is witty and superbly woven.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June in Brazil and before the referee’s whistle blows for the first kick of the prestigious tournament, Ebo Whyte and his Rovernman Production team have already taken a bit of the action.

But their showpiece is not nerve racking, there is no heart breaks or disappointments. On the contrary, one is assured of a perfect dose of laughter and excitement as Uncle Ebo Whyte dribbles his way into the hearts and minds of patrons.

‘Games Men Play’ captures scenes from the senior national team, the Black Stars’ hotel in Brazil.

Series of interesting tales unravels when the coach is caught in an undesired, but not too strange a web of an arrogant ‘Best’ player, a juju man, a match fixer, a Ghana football boss, and a very tempting journalist.

Ahead of the Black Stars match against the USA, a juju man, whose praise names are: “The only Nana with swag; the only Nana with the Better Ghana Agenda; and the only Nana with spiritual six-pack”, approaches the coach with an offer.

The juju man asks for $10,000 for the only goal in the match, a deal the coach, Nana Badiako rejected. As if that is not enough, a juicy offer from a match fixer follows.

Just when he manages to run away from those temptations, including a sexy female journalist who was ready to give her all, the coach was sacked a few hours to kick off.

‘Games Men Play’ is full of drama and unadulterated comedy. The hundreds who trooped to the National Theatre Thursday night couldn’t have asked for more.

The play gave them the needed fun and excitement. The intermittent laughter and applause said it all.

Patrons who spoke to the media after the play thanked Ebo Whyte for “another masterpiece” and that they wouldn’t hesitate to watch it “again.”

‘Games Men Play’, plays at the National Theatre on Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25, on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. There would be two showings at 4:00pm and 8:00pm each day of those days.

Credit: Roverman

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