Government to Subsidise Computers?

The Minister of Transport and Communication, Mr. Felix Owusu-Adjapong has said that government would soon subsidise computers imported into the country as part of its commitment to augment computer literacy.

"The high cost of computers in the country," he noted, "poses an impediment to its widespread use and so a proposal for a waiver of duty on imported used computers is being considered by government."

Owusu-Adjapong made the statement at the launch of Radix Protector Card, in Accra last Friday. Radix Protector Card protects the computer with powerful safety shield.

He said the introduction of Radix series provides a comprehensive service of maintenance for computers in the IT development process.

The Minister in a speech read on his behalf by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication designate, Mr. John Achuliwor said the ministry is speeding up computerisation in some educational institutions and is also encouraging the training of Information Technology (IT) professionals at all levels of formal education.

He added that computer usage must be national. In that regard, he said the ministry is supporting a UN initiative known as 'Mobile Telecentre-to-go' that would bring the internet to the doorsteps of many Ghanaians.

Owusu-Adjapong said the arrival of the Radix series in Ghana is timely since it would facilitate IT development.

He therefore urged Radix Technologies Ltd, the manufacturers of the product to pursue a vigorous training exercise for the benefit of Ghanaians.

The Managing Director of the company, Mr. Jerry Asare said the product is designed to deal with the numerous problems facing computer users.