August 2026

Ericsson and Hack for Earth have launched the Ericsson Sustainability Challenge, a hackathon aimed at empowering young innovators, startups and university students across the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain to develop technology-driven solutions for sustainability and climate action.

Open to participants aged 18 and above, the challenge will explore how technologies such as AI, IoT and next-generation connectivity can support sustainable digital transformation and build smarter, more resilient communities.

The programme follows Hack for Earth’s Dream-Hack-Build methodology, taking participants from identifying sustainability challenges to developing and accelerating practical solutions. Registration opens on August 17 through the Hack for Earth platform.

Winning teams will gain access to the six-month Build for Earth accelerator programme, where they will work with mentors, industry experts and Ericsson’s ecosystem to develop their ideas into scalable solutions. Winners will also have an opportunity to showcase their innovations at Ericsson’s booth at GITEX GLOBAL.

The initiative combines Ericsson’s technology expertise with Hack for Earth’s innovation platform to support the next generation of changemakers and demonstrate how digitalisation and connectivity can contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Source : www.marketscreener.com

Broadspectrum Limited is leveraging technology and local expertise to deliver digital solutions across Ghana, with its work spanning digital infrastructure, agriculture, data centres and public-sector services.

Speaking at the National ICT 2026 Conference in Accra, Group Chief Finance Officer Sam Osew Kwatia said the company’s approach focused on applying technology to practical challenges and creating measurable value for businesses, government and communities.

The company has developed end-to-end solutions covering fibre infrastructure, network services, security systems and digital platforms. In agriculture, its technology solutions support more than six million farmers, representing about 65 per cent of Ghana’s food basket, by providing information to improve farm management and decision-making across the agricultural cycle.

Broadspectrum is also supporting public-sector digitalisation through the deployment of tablets and other digital solutions, while its data-centre operations provide infrastructure for Ghana’s growing demand for secure and reliable data processing.

Mr Kwatia said the company was also investing in local capacity, with about 25 local experts involved in training and supporting businesses and partners. He stressed that technology should go beyond infrastructure to deliver practical solutions, strengthen local capabilities and contribute to Ghana’s digital transformation.

Source : www. techfocus24.com

MTN Ghana’s Mobile Money (MoMo) float reached GH¢38.4 billion in 2025, highlighting the growing role of digital payments in Ghana’s financial ecosystem and the increasing trust Ghanaians place in mobile money services.

The figure places MTN’s MoMo float just behind GCB Bank’s GH¢41.05 billion in customer deposits when compared illustratively with bank deposits. However, MoMo funds are not classified as bank deposits. Under Ghana’s digital payments framework, customer funds are held securely in trust accounts with licensed banks and supervised by the Bank of Ghana.

The strong growth reflects the expanding use of MoMo for everyday transactions, including salary payments, bill payments, merchant transactions, savings and person-to-person transfers. It also demonstrates how digital financial services are improving convenience and expanding access to financial services across the country.

MTN Ghana reported GH¢7.8 billion in after-tax profit in 2025, representing a 55.9% increase from the previous year. Analysts also believe the growing volume of MoMo transaction data could create new opportunities to support small businesses with access to financing.

As digital payments continue to expand, MTN Ghana’s MoMo platform remains an important driver of financial inclusion, innovation and the broader digital transformation of Ghana’s economy.

Source : www.graphic.com.gh

MTN Ghana will construct 80 new network sites across the five northern regions in 2026 as part of a $1.1 billion investment plan to expand coverage and improve service quality nationwide.

The company has earmarked $380 million for network expansion this year, with the northern rollout comprising 38 sites in the Northern Region, 17 in Savannah, 14 in Upper East, 11 in North East and one in Upper West. Nationwide, MTN plans to deploy 500 new sites.

Senior Manager for Base Station Subsystems, Emmanuel Kwei Afutu, said the expansion will improve connectivity for farmers, students, businesses and communities, while supporting digital payments, online learning and security communications.

The investment comes amid rising demand for digital services, with MTN Ghana reporting a 44.4% year-on-year increase in mobile money transaction value in the first half of 2026. The company also recorded a 32.3% rise in revenue to GH¢15 billion and a 46.8% increase in profit after tax to GH¢5.1 billion during the period.

Beyond network infrastructure, MTN is investing in digital skills, education and community development through initiatives including the MTN Skills Academy and Bright Scholarship. Afutu said affordability and digital literacy remain challenges and called for continued collaboration with government, regulators and communities.

Source : www.myjoyonline.com

Huawei has strengthened its enterprise technology presence in Namibia after Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) registered as a Huawei Enterprise Partner, enhancing its capacity to deliver advanced digital and enterprise solutions.

The expanded partnership is expected to support MTC in providing organisations with solutions across connectivity, digital infrastructure and modern technology adoption. Key sectors targeted include government, mining, oil and gas, financial services and the wider corporate market.

Huawei’s partnership with MTC comes as Namibia accelerates its digital transformation, with businesses and public institutions increasingly adopting technology to improve operations and services. The collaboration is expected to strengthen MTC’s enterprise offering while supporting the country’s growing digital economy.

Source: www. allafrica.com

Telecel Ghana has rewarded its first three weekly winners of the Telecel M’ahitti Promo, with each taking home GH¢20,000.

The winners are Hannah Dampson from Kumasi, Bismark Oppong from Sefwi Anwhiaso in the Western North Region, and Angela Ayeley Nador from Teshie Nungua in Greater Accra. The cash prizes are expected to support personal and business goals, including completing a house, funding further education and expanding a printing business.

The four-month promotion will reward 12,000 daily winners with GH¢100 each, up to 48 weekly winners with GH¢20,000 each, and three grand-prize winners with GH¢1 million each. Participation is free and open to Telecel customers through *500#, SMS or the Telecel Play App.

Telecel Ghana has also cautioned customers against fraud, stressing that genuine winners will not be asked to make payments or disclose their PINs to receive prizes.

Source : www.citinewsroom.com

Global 5G subscriptions reached 2.94 billion by the end of 2025, representing about one-third of all mobile subscriptions worldwide, according to Ericsson’s June 2026 Mobility Report. The figure is projected to rise to 6.4 billion by 2031, with 5G expected to overtake 4G as the world’s leading mobile technology by 2027.

Ericsson said the rapid growth of AI-powered smartphones, smart glasses and connected cameras is reshaping network traffic, particularly by increasing demand for uplink capacity. Global mobile data traffic grew 22% between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 to 210 exabytes per month and is expected to reach 328 exabytes by 2031, excluding fixed wireless access (FWA).

The report also highlights growing commercial use of 5G standalone network slicing, enabling operators to offer differentiated connectivity for applications such as gaming, live events and business services. Meanwhile, FWA connections are projected to increase from 185 million in 2025 to 350 million by 2031, with about 85% running on 5G.

Looking ahead, Ericsson expects early 6G commercial services around 2030, with the technology designed to support AI workloads, advanced sensing, satellite integration and emerging applications such as autonomous vehicles and digital twins.

Source : www. tele.net.in

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has partnered with Digital Policy Alert and the St. Gallen Endowment to strengthen digital governance, regulatory coordination and Ghana’s participation in international digital trade.

The partnership was announced at a stakeholder workshop in Accra, where government, industry, academia, civil society and development partners discussed emerging digital policy trends. The Ministry highlighted initiatives including the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, improved data governance and the One Million Coders Programme.

The collaboration will provide access to digital policy intelligence and AI-assisted regulatory analysis to support evidence-based policymaking, regulatory alignment and Ghana’s engagement in frameworks such as the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade and WTO discussions.

Source : www. techafricanews.com

Ericsson has confirmed a contract with Costa Rica’s state-owned electricity and telecommunications provider, Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), to deploy a 5G Standalone (SA) network for its telecom division, Kölbi.

The project will include Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core, 4G and 5G radio access network solutions, network slicing, cybersecurity features and open interfaces, alongside the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP) for managing multi-vendor networks.

ICE will also trial Ericsson’s AI-powered anomaly optimisation applications to improve network detection, performance and resilience. The deployment marks Ericsson’s first EIAP implementation in Latin America.

The contract comes as ICE and Kölbi accelerate their 5G rollout, following deployments by competitors Claro and Liberty Costa Rica in major cities and metropolitan areas.

Source : www.developingtelecoms.com

Telecel Group has invested $50,000 to strengthen digital and soft skills development among Ghanaian students through the Skills for School Programme, delivered by King’s Trust International in partnership with Junior Achievement Ghana.

The programme, which has reached more than 5,000 young people across 31 schools in Greater Accra since 2020, focuses on building confidence, communication, leadership and self-management skills among students aged 11 to 17.

Telecel Group’s support has expanded the programme’s digital component, including the establishment of computer laboratories in seven schools across Accra Metropolitan, Krowor and Kpone Katamanso municipalities. The funding has also supported a new digital safety module being delivered across all 31 participating schools.

Telecel Ghana said the investment is aimed at equipping young people with practical digital and soft skills needed to navigate education, employment and an increasingly digital future.

Source : www.graphic.com.gh