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• Calls for accessibility for all at Sixth Sub Sahara Spectrum Management conference (2021-07-29)
• Central bank-backed digital currencies are the way forward for a digitized Africa - Dr Bawumia (2021-07-29)
• Internet cost high; do something about it – Edem Agbana to govt (2021-07-27)
• Ghana has cheapest internet data price in West Africa – Report (2021-07-26)
• MTN reaffirms commitment to go fully digital by 2023 (2021-07-24)
• Four million citizens to be connected on rural connectivity project – Ursula Owusu (2021-07-15)
• Ghana.Gov platform estimated to rake in GH¢3 billion of revenue annually – Dr Bawumia (2021-07-15)
• State institutions must consult NITA before acquiring IT solutions – Communication Minister (2021-07-08)
• Digital currency will advance cash-lite economy - Bank of Ghana (2021-06-26)
• Adopt AI to accelerate growth – Businesses urged (2021-06-26)
• More than 65,000 merchants enrolled on the GhQR platform (2021-06-24)
• KTU develops traffic lights with cameras to combat insecurity on campus (2021-06-21)
• Government to reduce spectrum and licencing fees to push down data cost (2021-06-03)
• Government will partner telecom sector players to leapfrog digitalization of economy - Akufo-Addo (2021-06-03)
• 'Government using digital technology to stimulate growth in economy' - Akufo-Addo (2021-06-03)
• Government initiates construction of 2,016 cell sites under Rural Telephony Project – Akufo-Addo (2021-06-03)
• Ghanaian businesses to commence inter-country transactions with Gh-link within 6 months - GhIPSS (2021-06-02)
• Ghana may take two decades to fully adapt to a cashless transaction regime – IT expert (2021-06-02)
• Address critical concerns of Ghanaians - Akufo-Addo to MTN (2021-06-02)
• Embrace technology to accelerate economic growth – Agric Minister (2021-05-26)
• Ghana Card will soon become main ID document for banks – Bankers Association (2021-05-20)
• SIM re-registration to last 7 months - Communications Minister (2021-05-19)
• Government working on Amazon operating in Ghana - Finance Minister (2021-05-15)
• New software to enhance service quality to be outdoored in June (2021-05-12)
• AirtelTigo takeover a right decision by government – George Andah (2021-05-11)
• Local tech companies upbeat about Twitter’s headquarters in Accra (2021-05-06)
• Fintech companies in Africa raised more capital despite coronavirus pandemic - Report (2021-05-06)
• 10 things in tech you need to know today (2021-05-01)
• No plans to relocate to Ghana yet – Twitter Co-Founder (2021-05-01)
• Ghana to start a national roaming service - Ursula (2021-05-01)
• Ghana to start a national roaming service – Communications Minister (2021-05-01)
• Twitter co-founder to relocate to Ghana in June – Communications Minister (2021-04-30)
• Twitter co-founder to relocate to Ghana in June – Communications Minister (2021-04-30)
• MTN Ghana commits US$149milion in total capex (2021-04-30)
• Jumia appoints Nigeria Tolulope George -Yanwah as new Ghana CEO (2021-04-29)
• Tech trends to watch in 2021 and beyond (2021-04-29)
• Registrar General to map out new system to improve online business registration (2021-04-29)
• 'Fintechs can’t eat our lunch, let’s collaborate' – Daniel Addo (2021-04-29)
• Twitter: Zabar Ghana a matsayin hedikwatar kamfanin a Afrika ya ba da mamaki (2021-04-27)
• '75% internet penetration likely within a decade' - NITA (2021-04-26)
• Advisory firm Konfidants to hold AfCFTA dialogue today (2021-04-21)
• AirtelTigo takeover: Govt committed to settle outstanding debt of local creditors – Ursula Owusu (2021-04-20)
• Let’s use social media to win souls for Christ - Preacher (2021-04-19)
• Parliament to invite Communications Minister over AirtelTigo deal - Sam George (2021-04-18)
• Ghana inches towards full digital transmission (2021-04-18)
• AirtelTigo transfers ownership to Ghana (2021-04-17)
• Nigeria info minister response to Twitter choice of Ghana for dia Africa office (2021-04-16)
• Government signs agreement with AirtelTigo for transfer of ownership (2021-04-16)
• Nigerian politician who sued Twitter, worried Ghana picked for Africa HQ (2021-04-13)
• Twitter plans to hire first product, engineering team in Africa (2021-04-13)
• Twitter lauds Ghana as champion for democracy (2021-04-13)
• Twitter’s selection of Ghana as Africa HQ ‘fantastic news’ – Ablakwa (2021-04-13)
• Twitter to set up Africa’s HQ in Ghana (2021-04-12)
• Twitter to setup Africa’s HQ in Ghana (2021-04-12)
• #TwitterGhana is trending number 1 and here's why (2021-04-12)
• Bank of Ghana probing money transfer infractions among banks, financial institutions (2021-04-08)
• Government keen on bridging digital divide - Communications Minister (2021-03-30)
• Facebook services restored after global outage (2021-03-20)
• Pursue demands through negotiation, arbitration – Telcos told (2021-03-15)
• 5G’s arrival has great implications for the smart home’s growth (2021-03-03)
• Consider Ho for a tech hub - Togbe Afede (2021-03-01)
• BoG affirms commitment to innovation, financial inclusion (2021-02-26)
• MTN commits to further localise holdings in Ghana (2021-02-26)
• GhIPSS, partners intensify education on Ghana's QR Code for payment (2021-02-24)
• Business processes reengineering to be driven by technology in post coronavirus (2021-02-24)
• WhatsApp explains what happens if you don’t accept its new privacy policy (2021-02-23)
• Ghana, Nigeria payment systems integration makes steady progress (2021-02-22)
• New blow to competition in Ghana’s telecom industry (2021-02-22)
• GhIPSS, partners intensify education on Ghana’s QR Code for payment (2021-02-22)
• MTN transitions into a digital operator (2021-02-20)
• Use of GhQR to see significant growth as 15 institutions go live (2021-02-19)
• Ghana scores big in UNCTAD’s e-commerce index (2021-02-19)
• Jobs at AirtelTigo secured amid takeover – Communications Minister-designate (2021-02-16)
• Government’s digitization agenda makes valid case for KGL Technology (2021-02-03)
• MTN hires Citi, Standard Bank for South African towers sale (2021-02-02)
• MTN Group files lawsuit to challenge South Africa’s 5G Spectrum sale (2021-01-29)
• Bitcoin soars 14% after Elon Musk namecheck on Twitter (2021-01-29)
• Remove law that imposes charge on inbound international calls – Telco Chamber (2021-01-23)
• Shaping a data economy (2021-01-19)
• Africa’s Internet economy could be worth US$180 billion by 2025 - Google-IFC report (2021-01-18)
• 5 ways to protect private user data on messaging apps (2021-01-13)
• Three reasons why fintech is driving change in Africa (2021-01-10)
• 4 ways technology is recreating the offline retail experience online (2020-12-30)
• How has technology changed in the past ten years? (2020-12-24)
• Why 5G is crucial to closing the digital divide (2020-12-23)
• Global Challenge to harvest data for infrastructure development launched (2020-12-19)
• Cyber technology shares soar as security attacks pile up (2020-12-19)
• MTN Mobile Money Limited honors agents, merchants and distributors (2020-12-18)
• Vodafone announces 4G, 5G, services to Ghana by satellite (2020-12-18)
• Digital inclusion: What does equal access to education mean in the digital age? (2020-12-13)
• From saving in boxes with 3 padlocks to mobile wallets (2020-12-12)
• MTN’s mobile money furthers financial inclusion (2020-11-27)
• Telcos’ tax contribution sees 200 percent jump in 6 years (2020-11-25)
• World TV Day: Govt must monitor media contents – Dr. Ekua Ekuamah (2020-11-24)
• ECG, POBAD partner to install electric vehicle charging systems across the country (2020-11-20)
• Minister appeals to youth to take interest in Biosphere Reserves (2020-11-20)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of transformation, transition, transparency & privacy (2020-11-20)
• Ghana to benefit from Digital Transformation Centres Initiative (2020-11-15)
• Ghana secures US$3million to boost digital skills – Communications Minister (2020-11-13)
• Government, Huawei officially launch rural telephony project in Ghana (2020-11-11)
• New cybersecurity law to detect early warning risks (2020-11-11)
• Invest in e-payments ahead of festive season – GhIPSS to businesses (2020-11-04)
• Provide full disclosure on govts takeover of AirtelTigo - Ras Mubarak (2020-11-03)
• Move to purchase shares of AirtelTigo sends a wrong signal - Telecoms expert (2020-11-02)
• MTN reports Q3 operational performance in challenging conditions (2020-10-30)
• Ras Mubarak calls for full disclosure on govt’s takeover of AirtelTigo (2020-10-30)
• Address internet disparities to boost business growth - Employers tell government (2020-10-25)
• Inclusiveness vital towards protecting and advancing cybersecurity space – Ashigbey to govt (2020-10-24)
• NITA-Cyber Security Operations Centre established to safeguard data of MDAs (2020-10-24)
• Crime fight to go digital - Communications Minister (2020-10-22)
• MTN Group named most valuable African brand worth US$3.3 billion (2020-10-15)
• SMP regulation: NCA to commence issuance of guidelines for telcos (2020-10-14)
• Airtel selects Ericsson to modernize its 4G network in Kenya (2020-10-14)
• MTN Ghana withdraws from NCA, Significant Market Power case (2020-10-13)
• Cheque usage to decline in favour of Near Real Time payment (2020-10-04)
• 11,545 cyber-crime reports made between January to August 2020 - Ursula Owusu (2020-10-03)
• Parliament to consider National Cyber Security Bill before year end – Ursula Owusu (2020-10-01)
• National Cyber Security Awareness Month to be launched October 1 (2020-09-30)
• Maternal health care access for women needs urgent interventions – Obo Nai (2020-09-28)
• Positive competition essential to satisfy consumer needs - Patricia Obo-Nai (2020-09-22)
• GPHA’s unity terminal is 97 percent complete - Project officer (2020-09-21)
• Ghana to be exporter of solar - GCPP's Henry Lartey (2020-09-20)
• Female entrepreneurs dominate key growth sectors - BoG Governor (2020-09-18)
• AfDB, IFAD support govt to establish business resource centres (2020-09-18)
• Free Wifi for second-cycle institutions begins in October – Ursula Owusu (2020-09-16)
• MTN Ghana invests US$300 million on network expansion, upgrade (2020-09-13)
• MTN invests GH¢10.4 million in development projects across the country (2020-09-09)
• MTN Ghana to be 'full digital operator' by 2023 - Selorm Adadevoh (2020-09-09)
• GhIPSS, Zenith roll out GH Dual Card to boost electronic payment (2020-09-07)
• Vodafone CEO calls for mandatory acquisition of digital skills among the youth (2020-09-07)
• MTN runs to Supreme Court over monopoly saga (2020-09-05)
• ‘We’re dissatisfied, but we respect court ruling in NCA suit’ – MTN (2020-09-03)
• Technology is the future; leverage on it to succeed – Vodafone CEO (2020-08-28)
• We will remain profitable – MTN to shareholders (2020-08-17)
• Agricultural extension remains critical in improving farm productivity - Report (2020-08-14)
• Support ICT infrastructure in Western Region schools – NGO (2020-08-14)
• Meeting renewable energy target promotes a greener economy (2020-08-12)
• Huawei announces global rollout of new device gaming hub (2020-08-06)
• Government okays Kantanka Group’s automobile operations (2020-07-26)
• Sponsored: Tech partnerships offer best options for African development (2020-07-24)