Telecel Ghana Plants 10,000 Trees at Chipa Forest Reserve on World Environment Day

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As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Telecel Ghana planted over 10,000 seedlings at the Chipa Forest Reserve in the Shai-Osudoku District to mark World Environment Day 2025. The initiative involved about 150 employee volunteers and school children from Golden Sunbeam International School, contributing to one of the largest corporate-led tree planting efforts in the region.

This reforestation drive aligns with Telecel Ghana’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and forms part of its annual contribution to the government’s Tree for Life initiative. The company has now planted more than 30,000 trees at both the Achimota and Chipa forest reserves since 2024.

“Protecting the environment is one of the core elements of our Sustainability pillar as a business,” said Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Telecel Ghana. “I am proud of the contribution we are making to this forest reserve, planting a total of 20,000 trees between 2024 and 2025.”

She encouraged other organizations to support tree planting efforts for the benefit of public health and the environment.

Linda Ansah, District Manager of the Tema Ada Forest District, praised the collaboration with Telecel Ghana, noting the importance of restoring degraded forest lands and ensuring seedlings are properly nurtured after planting.

This year’s World Environment Day, celebrated globally on June 5, focused on the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, calling on all sectors to embrace sustainable practices. The event ended with an ecotourism tour at the Shai Hills Resource Reserve.

Telecel Ghana also plans to plant 5,000 additional trees in Kumasi later this June as part of its Ashanti Month celebrations.

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Telecel Group Discusses Growth Strategy with NCA, Eyes Further Investment in Ghana

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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has hosted a high-level delegation from Telecel Group, led by CEO and Co-Founder Mr. Moh Damush, in a meeting focused on deepening collaboration and advancing Ghana’s telecommunications landscape.

The engagement, held at the NCA Tower in Accra on May 16, 2025, underscores Telecel’s renewed commitment to long-term investment in Ghana. NCA’s Acting Director General, Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, reiterated the Authority’s support for a competitive and fair telecom environment, assuring equitable spectrum management for all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs).

“Our goal is not to frustrate non-SMP operators but to create a competitive market space for all MNOs in the country,” Rev. Fianko said, noting progress in Telecel’s market position.

Mr. Damush highlighted the Group’s 21% growth as a signal of strong momentum in Ghana, adding that continued macroeconomic stability would further enhance the telecom sector. He reaffirmed Telecel’s intention to inject additional capital and called for expanded spectrum allocation to improve service quality.

“We are committed to creating a remarkable success story in Ghana,” Damush remarked, also praising Ghana’s rich pool of telecom talent.

The meeting brought together key Telecel executives including Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Telecel Ghana; Victor Badin, CFO; and Augusta Andrews, Director of Legal and External Affairs, among others.

Source: National Communications Authority (NCA)

Telecel CEO Urges Academia-Industry Collaboration for Nation-Building

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CEO of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, has called for deeper collaboration between academia and industry to align educational curricula with real-world skills, particularly in tech and data science, to build a competitive workforce.

Speaking as a guest speaker at Ghana Christian University College’s 14th Matriculation and 16th Congregation, she stressed that the quality of graduates is key to national development and economic sustainability.

“Academia must stay in touch with—and even ahead of—industry to prepare a future-ready workforce,” she said. She urged universities to revise curricula, partner on practical projects, and create structured work-readiness programs.

The ceremony saw 356 students matriculate and 186 graduate from the university’s Health Sciences and Business & Technology faculties.

Newly inducted GCUC President Rev. Dr. James Yamoah and Governing Council Chair Prof. Samuel Offei both appealed for support from the private sector and government to expand infrastructure and improve graduate employability.

In her closing remarks, Madam Obo-Nai encouraged graduates to lead with integrity and lifelong learning: “No textbook fully prepares you for the workplace—stay humble, stay curious, and prove your value.”

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Telecel’s Women 100 Celebrates Trailblazing Women

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Telecel Ghana has hosted the second edition of its Women 100 Power Connect, honouring women who’ve defied convention to excel in male-dominated careers. Held as the climax of International Women’s Month, the event brought together 100 influential women to connect, share, and inspire.

Under the theme “The Road Less Travelled,” the event featured powerful stories from notable speakers, including Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, Prisons Service Director-General DGP Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, and Tullow Oil Ghana’s Operations Director Dr. Lina Sowah. Each shared journeys of perseverance and resilience, emphasizing mentorship, consistency, and courage.

Telecel CEO Patricia Obo-Nai highlighted the importance of storytelling in empowering younger generations: “Extraordinary stories can transform futures and empower generations of women to come.”

The event forms part of Telecel’s Women in Business initiative, which supports women-led SMEs with access to finance, insurance, capacity building, and visibility.

Emotive highlights included a traditional poetry recital, affirmation exchanges, and a symbolic candle-lighting to inspire more women to pursue bold, unconventional paths.

Enterprise Director Tawa Bolarin urged women to support and join the initiative: “Spotlighting these journeys helps dismantle the barriers that limit others.”

Through initiatives like this, Telecel continues to promote gender equity and empower women entrepreneurs across Ghana.

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Telecel Ghana volunteers unveil ICT Lab at Etsiapa Memorial School

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The Telecel Ghana Foundation has reinforced its commitment to digital inclusion by commissioning a fully equipped ICT lab at Etsiapa Memorial Methodist KG & Primary School in the Central Region.

Initiated under the Foundation’s Red Hearts Employee Volunteering Program (EVP), this project addresses the school’s critical need for digital learning tools, ensuring students gain essential skills for today’s technology-driven world.

For years, ICT lessons at Etsiapa Memorial have been theoretical, with over 500 students depending on a single laptop owned by their ICT teacher. This project marks a significant turning point, providing a modern ICT lab equipped with computers for hands-on digital learning, a projector, and a whiteboard to enhance interactive lessons, and 12 months of data support to enable research and global connectivity.

The project was championed by the Legal and External Affairs team and the Enterprise Business Unit under the Telecel Red Hearts program, which empowers employees to conceptualize and implement meaningful community projects each fiscal year. While this is the first Red Hearts project executed by the departments this fiscal year, five other departments have successfully implemented projects, including:

  • A 30-seater ICT lab for Anfoega Akukome E.P. Primary School
  • A mechanized borehole providing clean water to over 600 residents in Akohia, Asesewa
  • A fully renovated CHPS compound in Kongo, the Upper East Region, is improving healthcare access.

These initiatives highlight Telecel Ghana’s employee-led approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR), where employees take an active role in designing and executing impactful projects in education, health, and digital inclusion.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of the Telecel Ghana Foundation, Sustainability, and External Communications, emphasized the organization’s commitment to leveraging technology to drive educational equity.

“Access to technology should never be a privilege of the few. Every child, regardless of location, deserves the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for the digital economy. This ICT lab is a bridge to endless possibilities for these students,” she stated.

The Headmaster of the School, Mr. Peter Woode, expressed profound gratitude to Telecel Ghana for the transformation.

“For years, our students have only seen computers in textbooks. Today, they can finally touch, explore, and learn in real time. This ICT lab will change the way we teach and the way our students learn. We are grateful to the Telecel Ghana Foundation for making this a reality,” he said.

With this latest initiative, Telecel Ghana, through its Foundation, continues to champion digital inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind in the rapidly evolving digital world.

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Telecel Ghana Foundation Wins SHIMEI Sustainability Award for Transformative Impact

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Telecel Ghana Foundation’s steadfast commitment to education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment has earned it the prestigious SHIMEI Sustainability Award.

This recognition highlights the Foundation’s far-reaching impact, which has directly benefited over 6,000 Ghanaians through health initiatives in communities, STEM education in schools, and digital and financial literacy workshops across the country within the last year.

For years, the Foundation has been at the forefront of bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through its Grow Girls in STEM and DigiTech Academy programmes. These initiatives have equipped junior and senior high school girls with firsthand experience in artificial intelligence, data science, and robotics, preparing them for roles in the digital economy.

Beyond education, the Telecel Ghana Foundation continues to make a tangible difference in community healthcare. Through Healthfest, it has provided free medical screening and primary healthcare services to thousands in underserved communities. Additionally, its Rural Ultrasound Screening for Expectant Mothers project addresses maternal health challenges head-on, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing.

Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability, and External Communications at Telecel Ghana, underscored the significance of this achievement: “At Telecel Ghana Foundation, we believe true sustainability is about impact, ensuring that every initiative leaves a lasting mark on individuals and communities. This award is a celebration of the thousands of lives we have touched and fuels our commitment to do even more.”

As the Foundation continues to drive purpose-driven initiatives, this recognition reaffirms its role as a key force in corporate social responsibility, ensuring that no community is left behind in Ghana’s journey toward sustainable development.

As the corporate social responsibility arm of Telecel Ghana, Telecel Ghana Foundation is committed to contributing directly to positive change in communities through the ‘Connected for Good’ initiatives focused on three pillars – education, health and community partnerships.

Aligned with Telecel’s purpose-driven vision of “Connecting Energies,” the Foundation invests in initiatives that advance digital and STEM education, enhance the health and wellbeing of communities, and strengthen local collaboration to improve the quality of life and future outcomes of people.

(Rita Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability & External Communications at Telecel (second from right) receives the SHIMEI Sustainability Award at the SHIMEI Star Influential Awards.)

Telecel Ghana Employee Volunteers Deliver Clean Water to Akohia – Asesewa

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In the heart of Ghana’s Eastern Region, a quiet but powerful transformation has taken place. What was once a daily struggle for water in the Akohia community of Asesewa is now a story of relief, progress, and hope, thanks to the Telecel Ghana Foundation’s flagship Employee Volunteering Programme (EVP), Red Hearts.

On March 7, 2025, employees from the Technology team and the CEO’s office officially handed over a newly constructed borehole to the people of Akohia. This initiative, driven by the passion and commitment of Telecel employees, is a lifeline for over 600 residents who have long relied on rain, dug-outs and distant rivers for drinking, cooking, and other daily needs.

For generations, water scarcity, especially during the harmattan season, made life difficult. Now, with clean water flowing at their doorstep, the community can envision a future where young children no longer wake up at dawn to fetch water before school, where families can drink and cook without worry, and where health and hygiene standards significantly improve.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, community leaders expressed deep gratitude for the project.

“Thank you, Telecel, and God bless you,” said Emmanuel Nutsui Tepkertey, the community’s Dade Mantse. “We didn’t expect this project in our community, but it will bring great progress. We are happy, and we will always welcome you.”

For as long as John Tetteh can remember, water meant a long walk. As a child growing up in Akohia, he would wake up before dawn, trek to the river, fetch water, and haul it back home before school. That was life. It wasn’t easy, but it was normal.

“This project is not just for today, but it will help the young children grow up without suffering as we did, “John shared. During the harmattan, when water is scarce, we will also be able to welcome others from nearby communities.

Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Telecel Ghana Foundation, Sustainability and External Communications, stood beside the new mechanized borehole, reflecting on the transformation:

“When I saw what the community used to rely on for water, I knew this project had to happen. This mechanized borehole changes many things in this community. Schoolchildren don’t have to spend their mornings searching for water before class, women now have access to clean portable water for their daily chores, giving them more time for their families and businesses.

However, with great initiatives come great responsibility. Rita emphasized the importance of community stewardship in ensuring the borehole remains functional for years to come. “When we hand over a project, it belongs to the people. That means maintaining it, keeping it running, and ensuring it serves generations to come.”

The Red Hearts initiative is an annual initiative that empowers Telecel employees to champion CSR projects that bring real impact to their communities. Through Red Hearts, employees turn their passion for social good into tangible change, whether in education, health, and well-being or digital inclusion.

For the people of Akohia, this mechanized borehole is more than a structure; it is a symbol of what is possible when corporate social responsibility meets community needs. And for Telecel Ghana, it is another milestone in their journey of connecting energies, one project, one heart, and one community at a time.

Telecel Ghana employee volunteers’ hand over a life-changing borehole to the Akohia community

Red Hearts: How Telecel Ghana employees are crowdfunding for positive community

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Each year, Telecel Ghana employees from across functions collaborate to pitch their
passion humanitarian projects for possible selection as part of Red Hearts – the telco’s
Employee Volunteering Programme (EVP).


From improving local schools to supporting health initiatives, the overarching goal of Red
Hearts is to create meaningful, lasting positive change in underserved communities.
Selected projects are brought to life by the lead teams rallying employees together to
raise funds to match Telecel Foundation’s seed fund, dedicate time and expertise for the
completion of the community initiative.


“Red Hearts is built on the belief that employees are change-makers within their
communities. They can make their impact felt locally by giving back to the community
that nurtured them,” said Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability and
External Relations. “We are proud of our volunteers who contribute their time, energy,
and finances to providing better opportunities and outcomes, particularly in underserved
communities.”


Over the last year, the collective effort of employees has seen the renovation of a
community clinic, under-equipped Information Computer Technology (ICT) labs in rural
communities being completely refurbished and equipped with computers and tech
accessories as well as the construction of boreholes to increase access to water supply
in deprived areas.

Bridging the digital divide
Young people in the Anfoega Traditional Area, which consists of 13 small communities,
have long faced the challenge of learning hands-on digital skills as there are no
computers functioning in the schools. Students struggle to learn essential ICT skills that
would improve their performance in school and more importantly, in the Basic Education
Certificate Examination (BECE).


Telecel Ghana’s Finance, Digital Transformation and Commercial Operations teams
came to the aid of the communities by spearheading the renovation, furnishing and
equipping of the computer lab at the Anfoega Akukome E.P Primary School. With the new, state-of-the-art ICT lab handed over to the community in February, young people
are developing their digital skills in the lab, which is available to them during and after
school hours.


“I’ve always believed in the power of education, and it is unfair that some young people
are deprived of access to basic digital tools to develop their skills,” said Divine Madzi, a
project leader and Cash Operations Support Executive. “When we raised the funds to
complete the renovation and equipping of the lab, it felt like we were giving them a
better future.”

Water is life
In Akohia Siasi near Asesewa in the Eastern Region, Telecel employees led by the
technology team and the CEO’s office have recently inaugurated a water borehole in
the town to provide clean and reliable water to over 150 homes and families, who
previously struggled to access safe drinking water. Recognising the severe water scarcity
in the community, employees banded together to raise funds to match the seed fund
from Telecel Foundation and organised resources for the borehole.


“Clean water is a basic human need and right, and we’re proud to have played a role
in bringing this vital resource to Akohia Siasi. It will not only improve health and sanitation
but also contribute to a better quality of life for the community,” said Ing. Juliana
Ametorwogo, project lead and technology specialist at Telecel Ghana.
At the core of Red Hearts are the employees who embrace the spirit of volunteerism by
crowdfunding to raise the necessary funds and dedicating their time to oversee the
completion of the projects. Telecel Ghana’s CEO, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai expressed pride
in the extensive community impact of the EVP initiatives.


“Our purpose comes alive through our employees. We believe in connecting energies
for the greater good and Red Hearts is a shining example of how our employees play an
active role in shaping the future of our local communities. The success of these projects
is the result of the generous spirit of our employees and the power of collective action.

Let’s protect MoMo agents from senseless attacks – EMIs to Mahama, IGP, others

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The Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs) Chamber of Ghana has strongly condemned the recent spate of violent attacks against mobile money agents, calling for urgent intervention to protect their lives and livelihoods. The Chamber extended its condolences to the families of agents who have been killed in these incidents, emphasizing that their role in Ghana’s financial ecosystem is invaluable and must be safeguarded.

Expressing deep concern over the escalating attacks, the Chamber has called on the President, the Interior and Finance Ministers, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to take immediate action. They urged law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts in apprehending the perpetrators and ensuring justice for the victims.

As part of its response, the EMIs Chamber is engaging with the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to explore effective security solutions. Additionally, discussions will be held with the Bank of Ghana to strengthen the Agent Registry and implement security measures to enhance the safety of mobile money agents.

The Chamber also debunked the misconception that mobile money agents carry large amounts of cash, warning that such misinformation makes them easy targets for criminals. They stressed that mobile money transactions are predominantly digital, with minimal cash handling.

To mitigate risks, the Chamber advised agents to adopt precautionary measures, including closing their shops early, avoiding carrying large sums of cash, installing CCTV cameras and alarm systems, and maintaining close contact with local police stations.

The Chamber reaffirmed its commitment to working with the government, security agencies, and stakeholders to address these security threats. It urged swift and decisive action to prevent further loss of life and ensure the safety of mobile money agents, who play a critical role in Ghana’s digital financial transformation.

Source: EMIs Chamber of Ghana

Telecel Healthfest Opens Healthcare Access for Rural Ghana, Enrolls Hundreds in National Insurance

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In the rural community of Sefwi Bekwai, where healthcare once felt like a distant privilege, a single day marked a turning point for hundreds. Kyei, a local farmer from Bakokurom, had long grappled with the fear of illness striking his three children.


For years, even Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) seemed unattainable-until February 19, 2024, when Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Healthfest brought free medical care and NHIS enrollment to his doorstep.


The outreach, a collaboration between Telecel Ghana Foundation, Ghana Health Service, and the Divine Mother & Child Foundation (DMAC), provided critical services to over 500 residents, including free screenings for hypertension, diabetes, malaria, typhoid, and hepatitis B. For Kyei, the event meant securing NHIS coverage for his family without cost. “Now, when my children cough at night, I won’t panic,” he said, holding his new registration card. His relief echoed among 358 others who gained insurance access that day.


The initiative exposed systemic gaps in rural healthcare, where cost, distance, and distrust often deter treatment. Margaret Yankey, a mother who endured months of untreated malaria, typified the struggle. “I kept telling myself, ‘It’ll pass,” she admitted. At Healthfest, she received diagnosis and medication-a lifeline she’d lacked.


Healthcare workers underscored the urgency. Rebecca Nkrumah, a physician assistant, identified undiagnosed hypertension and diabetes cases, noting how rural residents often normalize symptoms until crises strike. Midwife Amanda Owusu Serwaa highlighted maternal care challenges: “When women are turned away by costs after walking miles, it’s a failure. This event bridges that gap.”

Since 2014, Telecel Ghana Foundation has leveraged Healthfest to tackle rural healthcare “blind spots,” blending immediate treatment with long-term solutions like NHIS enrollment. Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Sustainability & External Communications at Telecel Ghana Foundation, emphasized partnerships as key: “By combining DMAC’s grassroots reach with our resources, we’re making healthcare a right, not a privilege.”


The program’s success lies in its dual approach: addressing emergencies while dismantling systemic barriers. For Kyei, it meant security; for Margaret, renewed health. As Ghana’s rural communities grapple with access, Healthfest offers a blueprint for transforming care-one village at a time.

Source: News Ghana