Also known as: Vice-President in charge of Research at the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education · Mr Simons
Bright Simons — IMANI Africa Vice President who has questioned state-owned enterprise financial performance claims and AI-use accusations.
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Joy Online
… the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons …
AI could create 10 to 20 times more jobs despite current recruitment slowdown – Hubtel CEOJoy Online
… for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George; Economist and Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons …
Hubtel CEO calls for national data-sharing framework to boost AI developmentJoy Online
… Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons. …
AI is forcing professionals to rethink how they deliver value – Hubtel CEOJoy Online
… isruption?” The forum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons …
Hubtel willing to contribute to Ghana’s proposed AI fund – CEOJoy Online
… Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons. …
Ghana targets $5bn in annual economic gains from AI – Sam GeorgeJoy Online
… isruption?” The forum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons …
AI could deepen rural-urban inequality without better connectivity – Sam GeorgeJoy Online
… isruption?” The forum, held in partnership with Hubtel, will feature Sam George; Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong; Founder of AI for Ghana, Adam Watkins; Head of Engineering at Hubtel, Augustine Adjei; and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons …
Sam George cautions ministers against reading unverified AI-generated speechesJoy Online
… Who is up for a bet? – Authored by: Bright Simons
The Traffitech-GH SMS spot-fine system: The good, the sad, and the funny – Bright Simons writesJoy Online
A heated exchange erupted on JoyNews’ Newsfile as IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons and State Interests and Governance Authority Director-General Prof. …
VIDEO: Watch Bright Simons and Kpessa-Whyte clash over SIGA report on SOEsJoy Online
IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons has rejected claims by State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) Director-General Michael Kpessa-Whyte that he relied heavily on artificial intelligence to critique SIGA’s latest report. …
Bright Simons fires back, rejects claims he used AI to critique SIGA reportHubtel CEO Alex Bram projects that artificial intelligence will eventually create 10 to 20 times more jobs despite current recruitment slowdown and concerns about worker displacement. He argues the disruption is temporary and that human creativity, changing consumer demands, and companies' expansion will generate new employment opportunities as AI adoption widens.
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Hubtel CEO Alex Bram projects that artificial intelligence will eventually create 10 to 20 times more jobs despite current recruitment slowdown and concerns about worker displacement. He argues the disruption is temporary and that human creativity, changing consumer demands, and companies' expansion will generate new employment opportunities as AI adoption widens.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has called for a national data-sharing framework to support artificial intelligence development in Ghana, arguing that computing infrastructure alone is insufficient without access to substantial data for AI training and development.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has urged lawyers, doctors and accountants to rethink how they deliver their services as AI increasingly makes specialised knowledge accessible to the public, arguing that professionals must focus on value and outcomes rather than relying on possession of specialised information.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Hubtel CEO Alex Bram has expressed the company's willingness to contribute to Ghana's proposed Artificial Intelligence Fund, saying government-business collaboration will be critical to building infrastructure, developing skills, and positioning Ghana in the AI economy. He noted that private businesses would have incentives to support the fund if it provides services that improve their operations.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Minister Sam George says Ghana is targeting approximately US$5 billion in annual economic gains through artificial intelligence adoption, with projected benefits from improved agricultural productivity, reduced food imports and more efficient public services. The government plans to deploy AI across agriculture, healthcare, education and public administration to drive economic transformation.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Sam George has warned that artificial intelligence adoption could widen the gap between rural and urban communities unless the government invests in digital connectivity. He noted that nearly 3,000 rural telephony sites currently operate on older 2G and 3G technologies, inadequate for an AI-driven economy, and is advocating for a phase three rural telephony project.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Communication Minister Sam George has cautioned government ministers against delivering speeches generated by artificial intelligence without verification, noting that some directors are already using AI to prepare ministerial speeches. He warned that AI systems may draw from unverified sources and produce convincing but inaccurate responses, and raised the concern during a Cabinet AI retreat.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana will implement an SMS-based spot-fine system starting 1st November 2026, using cameras and handheld devices to catch speeding, red-light jumping, and over 45 other traffic offences; registered vehicle owners will receive fines by text with 14 days to pay. The system aims to address road deaths, which rose to 2,949 in 2025.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons and State Interests and Governance Authority Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte clashed on JoyNews over SIGA's report on Ghana's state-owned enterprises, with Simons questioning the figures, methodology and conclusions, while Prof. Kpessa-Whyte defended the report's integrity and data.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons denied accusations from SIGA Director-General Michael Kpessa-Whyte that he used AI to analyse a 448-page SIGA report, saying technology was used only for data extraction and that he has not delegated his professional judgment to AI over 20 years of policy analysis.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa's Bright Simons has challenged the State Interests and Governance Authority's portrayal of state-owned enterprises' financial performance, arguing that underlying data do not support the claim of a "massive" turnaround despite SOEs posting a combined net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025 against a loss of GH¢2.25 billion in 2024. Simons cited indicators including the number of profitable entities, cumulative losses, current ratios and dividend payments as evidence that the turnaround narrative is not borne out by the data.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bright Simons of IMANI Africa challenges SIGA's claim of recording the highest proportion of audited financial statements from state-owned entities, arguing that the 2021 figure of 68% exceeded the latest 66%. Simons also questions the report's presentation of profitability and claims the number of profitable entities declined.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President of IMANI Africa Bright Simons has questioned the State Interests and Governance Authority's reported GH¢19.8 billion combined net profit by Ghana's state-owned enterprises in 2025, arguing that currency-related gains significantly influenced the results and that removing currency movements reveals a less favourable underlying performance.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the Constitution protects citizens from being coerced into participating in clean-up exercises announced by government, and criticizes public discourse for attacking legal experts who defend this constitutional principle rather than engaging in informed debate.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia's border police seized methamphetamines worth approximately $210 million in street value hidden in charcoal containers shipped from Ghana in April 2026. Bright Simons criticizes Ghanaian security agencies for providing no updates on the bust and notes that any charcoal export from Ghana requires permits from the Energy Commission, raising questions about how the shipment was cleared.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government will submit the Damang Gold Mine lease agreement to parliament for ratification following its takeover by Engineers and Planners after Gold Fields' lease expired. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister said suspending operations pending ratification was not viable given the thousands of jobs and economic activities linked to the mine.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →