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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.

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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.

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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

Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has underscored the growing importance of fintech, describing it as a key part of the country’s economic infrastructure rather than merely an emerging technology sector.

Speaking at the launch of the MoMo Tech Lab in Accra, he called for stronger collaboration among academia, startups, developers, investors, regulators and financial institutions to develop practical solutions to Ghana’s economic challenges. He noted that mobile technology and digital financial services have expanded access to payments and other financial services, creating opportunities for millions of Ghanaians, including traders, farmers and young entrepreneurs.

The Minister stressed that the growth of fintech must be supported by strong consumer protection, cybersecurity, data privacy and regulatory compliance. He also encouraged universities, industry professionals and investors to play a greater role in supporting young innovators and transforming promising ideas into sustainable businesses.

The three-month MoMo Tech Lab will identify and nurture fintech talent across Accra, Kumasi and Tamale, providing participants with mentorship and support to develop commercially viable solutions. The initiative is expected to strengthen Ghana’s fintech ecosystem, promote innovation, create jobs and support the continued growth of the country’s digital economy.

Source : www.graphic.com.gh

Ericsson and SoftBank Corp. have conducted Japan’s first validation of Ericsson’s AI-native Scheduler for Link Adaptation on a commercial 5G network, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can improve network performance in real time.

The trial, conducted using Ericsson AI in RAN software, recorded gains of up to 25% in spectral efficiency and 50% in downlink user throughput compared with conventional technology. Across all evaluated locations, both measures improved by approximately 10% on average.

Ericsson’s AI-native technology applies real-time AI decisions within the radio access network (RAN), enabling networks to respond more effectively to changing radio conditions, interference and congestion. This can help improve connectivity for users in challenging locations while allowing operators to accommodate more traffic using existing frequency resources.

The validation marks an important step in Ericsson and SoftBank’s collaboration toward AI-native RAN, 5G Advanced and future 6G networks. Ericsson said the results demonstrate the potential of telco-grade AI to deliver measurable improvements in network performance, efficiency and user experience while supporting the growing connectivity demands of AI-powered services.

Source : www.ericsson.com

The 15th cycle of the Telecel Dream Car Promo is entering its final weeks, with four customers winning a combined GH¢20,000 in monthly cash prizes as excitement builds towards the grand finale.

The latest winners — Selvin Nana Takyi Otoo, Benjamin Tackie, Mensah Hage Appiah and Gideon Klu — received GH¢10,000, GH¢5,000, GH¢3,000 and GH¢2,000 respectively. The cash rewards are part of Telecel Ghana’s efforts to give more customers opportunities to benefit throughout the six-month promotion.

For Selvin Nana Takyi Otoo, the GH¢10,000 prize comes at an important time as he awaits admission to tertiary school while supporting his mother’s bakery business. Other winners also expressed their excitement, highlighting their interest in the daily trivia challenge.

Telecel Ghana’s Digital and Value-Added Services Manager, Catherine Manteaw, said the promo remains an important way for the company to recognise and reward customer loyalty, encouraging customers to continue participating as the grand prize remains up for grabs.

Now in its 15th cycle, the Telecel Dream Car Promo has awarded customers eight vehicles, six houses and thousands of cash prizes over the years. The current campaign runs until 31 August 2026, with the overall top scorer set to win a brand-new Hyundai Creta.

The SMS-based trivia competition is open to Telecel customers, who can participate by sending CAR to 2018 or dialling *2018#. The promotion is run in partnership with Vasmol and supervised by the National Lottery Authority through its Caritas Platform.

Source : www.businessghana.com

Ericsson, in collaboration with MediaTek, has achieved what it describes as a world-first end-to-end test of high-precision outdoor positioning over a commercial 5G network. The test demonstrated positioning accuracy of less than 30 centimetres using a handset’s built-in antenna, marking a significant step forward in advanced 5G location services.

The breakthrough uses standardised 3GPP technology for GNSS Real-Time Kinematic (RTK), with correction data delivered over a 5G network using the LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP). Based on 3GPP Release 16 standards, the solution supports both unicast and broadcast delivery, enabling accurate positioning without proprietary systems or specialised additional hardware.

Ericsson provided the 5G Core, Network Location and radio network technologies powering the test, while MediaTek’s latest 5G modem processed GNSS corrections in real time. The technology could enable new applications across autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial robots, smart manufacturing and intelligent devices, where highly accurate location data is critical.

Ericsson’s Head of Product RAN Software, Johan Hultell, described the achievement as a milestone for the 5G ecosystem, highlighting its potential to make high-precision positioning more accessible to device manufacturers and enterprises. The collaboration further demonstrates Ericsson’s role in advancing 5G and unlocking new possibilities for connected industries. Source : www.mobileeurope.co.uk