September 2026

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has intensified public education in the Eastern Region to address concerns about the construction and safety of telecommunications masts and towers.

The campaign followed public concerns over a telecommunications mast at the Koforidua-Kumasi Lorry Station. NCA officials engaged traders, transport operators and commuters at the Koforidua Central Market and also extended the exercise to Adawso.

The Authority used one-on-one engagements, information centres and radio sensitisation programmes to educate the public on the role of telecommunications infrastructure and address concerns surrounding radio frequency exposure.

Participants were informed that telecom masts operate within internationally accepted safety limits and are deployed under regulatory, technical, structural, environmental and safety requirements.

The NCA said telecommunications infrastructure remains critical to reliable voice and data services, emergency communications, broadcasting, digital financial services and broader socio-economic development.

The Authority encouraged the public to seek information from credible sources and said it would continue its consumer education and stakeholder engagement efforts to promote greater understanding and confidence in communications technologies.

Source : www.techafricanews.com

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for Airtel Ghana Limited and PPL Net Ghana Limited, in a move aimed at strengthening governance and revitalising the country’s telecommunications sector.

The board was sworn in by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, during a ceremony attended by key government and industry officials, including the Director General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte.

Addressing the newly appointed directors, George stressed the need to restore formal corporate governance and establish a stronger foundation for the companies’ long-term operations. He tasked the board with addressing outstanding audited accounts, updating corporate records with the Registrar of Companies and ensuring compliance with relevant corporate requirements.

Kpessa-Whyte urged the new leadership to focus on improving operational efficiency and making better use of the companies’ assets. He also called on the board to position the entities as competitive market players capable of generating sustainable returns and dividends for the Ghanaian public.

The newly constituted board comprises Hilary Denise Arko-Dadzie, Eric Yaw Nsarkoh, Dr Faith Setor Quashigah, Lawrence Attipoe, Gabriel Opoku-Asare and Leo Skarlatos. Following the administration of the Oath of Office and Oath of Secrecy, the directors formally assumed their responsibilities.

Board Chair Hilary Denise Arko-Dadzie expressed confidence in the new leadership, highlighting the combination of international experience and local expertise within the board. She pledged to prioritise corporate governance, accountability and digital innovation while demonstrating Ghanaian expertise in building and sustaining globally competitive telecommunications institutions.

The inauguration marks a new phase for Airtel Ghana and PPL Net Ghana, with the government expecting the restored governance structure to support stronger operational performance, market competitiveness and improved service delivery.

Source : www. techafricanews.com

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has called for stronger collaboration among financial institutions, telecommunications companies, fintechs, government agencies and the public to combat rising cybercrime and protect Ghana’s expanding digital finance ecosystem.

The Director-General of the CSA, Mr Devine Selase Agbeti, made the call at the media launch of the 2026 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, scheduled for October 1 to 31, under the theme: “Securing Ghana’s Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience.”

Mr Agbeti said government alone could not win the fight against cybercrime, stressing that a coordinated approach among stakeholders was essential to safeguarding Ghana’s digital economy.

Figures from the CSA show that 3,876 cybersecurity incidents were reported between January and July 2026, with online fraud accounting for 1,818 cases, representing about 47 per cent of all reported incidents.

He also cited the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 fraud report, which recorded an increase in reported fraud cases across banks, specialised deposit-taking institutions and payment service providers from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025, representing a 48 per cent increase.

According to Mr Agbeti, the growing reliance on digital payments, electronic salary payments, mobile money and online commerce has expanded opportunities for economic activity but also increased the avenues available to cybercriminals.

“Every expansion in digital access also expands the surface area that criminals seek to exploit.”

He said the awareness campaign would focus on helping citizens and institutions identify and prevent cyber-enabled financial crimes, including online investment scams, romance scams, business email compromise, identity theft, impersonation and social engineering.

The Deputy Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Mohammed Adam Sukparu, described cybersecurity as a shared national responsibility and urged stakeholders to strengthen collaboration in building a safer digital environment.

The month-long campaign will feature public education and stakeholder engagements aimed at promoting safer digital financial practices and strengthening cyber resilience across Ghana.

Source : www. ghanaiantimes.com.gh

Two senior executives from Ericsson are set to join a panel at Ribbon Communications’ INSIGHTS London event, highlighting the company’s expertise and continued role in shaping the future of telecommunications infrastructure.

Richard Gough, Head of Transport Strategy and Portfolio at Ericsson, and Davide Tassistro, Senior Transport Portfolio Manager, will participate as panelists, bringing their experience in transport strategy, portfolio management and telecom infrastructure to the discussion.

Their participation underscores the ongoing collaboration between Ericsson and Ribbon Communications as the telecommunications industry advances the modernization of legacy infrastructure and migration towards cloud-based platforms.

The event will provide an opportunity for Ericsson to contribute industry perspectives on evolving transport technologies and strategies supporting more agile and modern telecom networks.

Source : www. tradersunion.com

MTN Ghana and the University of Ghana (UG) have signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration in artificial intelligence, digital innovation and talent development.

The partnership will support the MTN Digital Excellence Award and MTN DigiTech AI Hackathon 2026, giving students opportunities to develop practical AI solutions to local challenges through mentorship, incubation, industry exposure and potential real-world deployment.

MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett said Ghana must leverage its growing pool of talent to develop homegrown AI solutions across sectors including agriculture and infrastructure, rather than relying solely on technologies developed elsewhere.

MTN Ghana Chief Digital Officer Ibrahim Misto challenged young Ghanaians to move beyond being consumers of technology and become developers and innovators solving local problems. Through UG’s Human-Computer Interaction Lab, promising ideas will be developed into functional prototypes and potentially scaled for wider use.

UG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo stressed the need for stronger industry-academia partnerships to prepare students for an AI-driven future. She also highlighted the importance of inclusive technology, including projects such as Tɛkyerɛma Pa, an AI speech-recognition initiative focused on Ghanaian languages and accessibility for people with speech impairments.

The partnership is expected to strengthen industry-relevant skills, AI research, innovation and digital competitiveness, while creating pathways for students to turn academic knowledge into solutions with real social and economic impact.

Source : www. newsghana.com.gh

Cyber Security Authority (CSA) Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti has called on financial institutions to treat cybersecurity as a responsibility to customers, rather than simply a regulatory requirement.

Speaking at the launch of the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month, he cited a 48% increase in reported fraud cases, from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025. The CSA also recorded 3,876 cybersecurity incidents between January and July 2026, with online fraud accounting for about 47%.

Agbeti urged banks, fintechs, payment service providers, insurers and merchants to engage only CSA-licensed or accredited cybersecurity providers, warning that institutions that disregard cybersecurity obligations could face regulatory action.

The month-long campaign, running from October 1–31, 2026, will focus on securing Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem, preventing cybercrime, strengthening cyber resilience, promoting cyber hygiene, and building capacity through collaboration.

Meanwhile, CID Director-General COP Lydia Yaako Donkor highlighted recent law-enforcement operations that resulted in 107 arrests, the seizure of 835 devices and the identification of 108 victims.

The Ghana Association of Banks also stressed the importance of trust, intelligence-sharing and collaboration in tackling financial fraud and strengthening Ghana’s digital economy.

Source : www.graphic.com.gh

Ericsson is strengthening its position in the digital financial services market through a new collaboration with FIS to provide a pre-integrated platform for wallet-led financial services.

The partnership combines Ericsson’s Fintech Platform—which provides wallet infrastructure, digital identity, ledger functions and open APIs—with FIS’s payments and issuing capabilities. The integration is designed to help telecom operators, enterprises and other organisations launch digital wallet services faster while reducing the complexity of connecting multiple technology systems.

Ericsson said its fintech platform has more than 15 years of operational experience, supporting over 131 million active 90-day users and processing about US$80 billion in monthly transaction value across 24 countries.

The collaboration highlights Ericsson’s growing ambition to build fintech into a significant business area alongside its telecommunications operations, particularly as connectivity, digital identity and mobile payments increasingly converge.

With digital wallets expanding across telecoms, banking, retail and other sectors, Ericsson is positioning its fintech infrastructure as a foundation for organisations seeking to deliver secure, scalable mobile financial services.

Source : www. itbrief.asia

MTN has launched the first cohort of its Pan-African Media Innovation Programme to strengthen media innovation, skills development and African storytelling across its markets.

Delivered in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and The African Editors Forum (TAEF), the programme will equip journalists, editors and media practitioners to navigate a rapidly evolving industry shaped by artificial intelligence, digital platforms, changing audience behaviour and emerging business models.

MTN says the initiative aims to position African journalists and content creators as “new cultural diplomats” who can strengthen connections among African societies and tell the continent’s stories from an African perspective.

MTN Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer Nompilo Morafo emphasised the importance of strong and independent media institutions to Africa’s development, while Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas highlighted the role of media and businesses in promoting African integration and deeper people-to-people connections.

The programme forms part of MTN’s broader commitment to skills development, innovation and strengthening Africa’s media ecosystem.

Source : www. techreviewafrica.com

MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett and members of his executive team recently visited MTN South Africa’s Cape Town office as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing across the MTN Group.

The engagement, hosted alongside MTN Group Deputy CEO Yolanda Cuba, gave MTN Ghana’s leadership the opportunity to explore innovations in home connectivity, digital platforms, customer experience, gaming and SME development.

Discussions focused on how MTN markets can share best practices and leverage connectivity and digital technologies to expand access to services, support entrepreneurs and SMEs, and create greater social and economic impact.

The visit forms part of MTN’s broader push to promote cross-market collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange across its African operations.

Source : www. techafricanews.com