August 2026

MTN Ghana has pledged a GH¢20 million support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, with the funds aimed at helping them rebuild their lives.

MTN Ghana Board Chairman Dr Ishmael Yamson said the company initially set aside GH¢10 million to provide immediate assistance to returnees. The company later doubled the commitment to GH¢20 million after deciding that longer-term support would have a greater impact.

According to Dr Yamson, the fund will help returnees restart their lives after returning to Ghana with limited belongings and resources. He said MTN Ghana is working to ensure the intervention provides meaningful and lasting support rather than short-term relief.

He acknowledged that the company should have engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier and admitted that internal processes contributed to delays. However, he stressed that MTN Ghana remains committed to implementing the programme.

Dr Yamson also condemned the xenophobic attacks and said MTN Ghana had been concerned about the welfare of affected Ghanaians, while commending organisations that had already provided support to returnees.  

Source : www.myjoyonline.com

The Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, has urged journalists and media practitioners to uphold accuracy, fairness, accountability and rigorous verification as digitalisation transforms the media landscape.

Speaking at the Ghana Journalists Association’s 77th Anniversary Symposium in Accra, he stressed that while technology and news consumption continue to evolve, journalism’s responsibility to serve the public remains unchanged. He urged media professionals to embrace innovation while protecting public trust.

Rev. Ing. Fianko also highlighted the NCA’s efforts to improve Ghana’s digital connectivity, including the construction of more than 500 new network sites in 2026 and upgrades to existing infrastructure. He said stronger connectivity was essential to ensuring journalists, particularly those in rural communities, can participate fully in the digital media ecosystem.

He reaffirmed the NCA’s commitment to working with operators to improve service quality while respecting media freedom and the separate mandates of institutions responsible for communications and journalism.

 Source : www.myjoyonline.com

Huawei has unveiled an upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution under its new “Secure and Intelligent Connectivity” philosophy, aimed at helping businesses across Asia-Pacific build more secure, resilient and AI-ready networks.

The announcement was made at the Huawei Network Summit 2026 Asia-Pacific in Bali, where more than 500 industry leaders, experts and partners discussed the growing impact of AI agents on enterprise networks. Huawei said the rapid adoption of AI is increasing demand for high-performance connectivity while introducing new challenges around network stability and cybersecurity.

The upgraded solution includes Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0, Xinghe Intelligent WAN, Xinghe AI Campus and Xinghe AI Network Security. The technologies are designed to improve network performance, automate operations, strengthen cybersecurity and support AI workloads.

Huawei also introduced more than 20 new eKit SME networking products, targeting sectors such as retail, education, hospitality and intelligent offices. The company said the innovations will help businesses of different sizes benefit from secure, intelligent connectivity as AI adoption accelerates across the region.

Source : www. en.antaranews.com

Telecel Ghana CEO Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai has urged mining companies to rethink recruitment and employee development as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape the workplace.

Speaking at the 7th Biennial Human Resource Conference of the Ghana Chamber of Mines in Accra, she encouraged businesses to focus not only on current vacancies but also on the skills they will need in the future.

She highlighted growing demand for skills such as cybersecurity, data engineering, cloud computing and digital marketing, noting that competition for specialised talent is increasing across sectors.

Obo-Nai also called for continuous employee learning, greater participation of women in technology and engineering, and stronger investment in youth digital skills. She said organisations that proactively develop their people will be better positioned to remain competitive in Ghana’s evolving economy.

Source :  www. asaaseradio.com

Ericsson and MTN Group Fintech have completed the migration of MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) platform to a standardized cloud-native architecture across key markets, including Ghana, Eswatini, Rwanda and Uganda.

The upgrade, built on the Ericsson Fintech Platform, is designed to improve performance, operational efficiency and scalability as demand for digital financial services grows. MTN has recorded reductions of up to 86% in CPU processing overhead and database load, while API response times have improved by up to 80% in migrated markets.

The transformation is also being extended to other markets, with Cameroon currently undergoing migration and discussions underway for Benin, the Republic of Congo and Zambia. The initiative supports MTN Group’s Ambition 2030 strategy by creating a stronger digital foundation for expanding financial services and improving experiences for consumers, merchants and ecosystem partners across Africa.

Source : www.ericsson.com

MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas and MTN Ghana Chairman Ishmael Yamson have called for stronger regional cooperation, regulatory harmonisation and improved energy infrastructure to unlock Africa’s economic and digital growth.

Speaking on MTN’s The Y’ello Chair vodcast, the two leaders highlighted the enormous opportunities that could emerge from creating a more connected African market. Yamson noted that harmonising laws and regulations across major African economies would make it easier for businesses to expand across borders, while strengthening regional bodies such as ECOWAS, SADC and the EAC could provide a foundation for deeper continental integration.

Jonas also stressed the importance of stronger trade relationships between Africa’s major economies, including South Africa and Nigeria. He argued that countries with complementary resources and capabilities have significant potential to grow through increased commercial cooperation.

Energy was identified as another important enabler of Africa’s digital transformation. Jonas emphasised that reliable and sustainable power will be critical to supporting digitalisation, artificial intelligence and the development of sovereign data centres across the continent.

Yamson further encouraged closer collaboration between African governments and home-grown multinationals, noting that stronger public-private engagement can help create an environment where African businesses can expand and compete globally.

With Africa’s population expected to reach around 1.4 to 1.6 billion by 2050, the MTN leaders see the continent’s scale as a major economic opportunity. They believe that deeper integration, stronger infrastructure and greater cooperation can help transform Africa’s large population and growing digital economy into greater innovation, investment and shared prosperity.

Source : www. newsghana.com.gh

MTN Uganda has renewed its partnership with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) as Platinum Sponsor of the Annual Regional Industrialisation Conference 2026 (RIC2026), marking its third consecutive year supporting the event.

The partnership highlights MTN Uganda’s commitment to Uganda’s industrialisation and economic transformation agenda. As the country targets a US$500 billion economy by 2040, MTN Uganda is supporting this ambition through investments in digital infrastructure, connectivity, digital platforms and financial services that help businesses access markets, serve customers and participate more effectively in the regional and global economy.

MTN Uganda said it will continue strengthening the digital infrastructure needed to drive business growth, innovation and economic opportunities across Uganda and beyond.

Source : www. techafricanews.com