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MTN Ghana continues to dominate, capturing 81% of the data market share
Ghana’s telecom market continues to be dominated by MTN Ghana. According to the latest figures (February 2026) from the National Communications Authority (NCA), MTN Ghana controls 81.29% of the country’s mobile data subscriptions as of February 2026 — up from 81.27% in December 2025. Its two rivals, Telecel and AT Ghan...
Ghana not yet in digital trust crisis, but warning signs are emerging – Kwami Tamakloe
The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Godwin Kwami Tamakloe, has cautioned that while Ghana has not yet reached a digital trust crisis, there are growing signs that fear of fraud is beginning to influence consumer behaviour.
US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to hear Apple's bid to escape being found in contempt in its legal fight with "Fortnite" maker Epic Games after the iPhone maker was deemed in violation of a judicial order mandating sweeping changes to its lucrative App Store in the antitrust litigation.
Ignoring AI is a bigger risk than using it, Ghanaian tech founders warn
Ghanaian businesses that fail to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) risk falling behind as the technology transforms industries, while workers who continuously upgrade their skills stand to benefit from new opportunities, the co-founders of AI training platform Built have said. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show o...
Ghana to require ID checks for access to pornographic websites
The government is preparing a policy proposal that would require users to verify their identity before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana, the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed. The proposal is aimed at restricting minors’ exposure to explicit on...
Smart Africa Chief Lacina Koné to speak at Pan African AI Summit 2026 in Accra
The Pan African AI Summit (PAAIS) team has announced today that Mr Lacina Koné, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Smart Africa, will speak at PAAIS 2026, which will take place on 22–23 September 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra.
Miracles Aboagye released from EOCO custody amid GH¢55m investigation
Former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis "Miracles" Aboagye, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after satisfying his GH¢50 million bail conditions.
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
Facebook-owner Meta's acquisition of AI start-up Manus has been blocked by Chinese regulators.
Your Password Could Be The Weakest Link: 5 Mistakes That Put Your Accounts at Risk
Kennedy Bentum Jnr is a cybersecurity professional and holds a Master of Science in Forensic Accounting from the University of New Haven. (United States of America). He is CompTIA Security+ certified and writes about cybersecurity, cybercrime, fraud prevention, and digital safety. Imagine waking up one morning only to...
NPRA’s digital revolution: How technology is reshaping Ghana’s pension sector
Once fully operational, the platform will enable seamless digital registration of contributors, contribution payments through mobile money and fintech platforms, real-time tracking of contributions and benefits, and biometric verification through the Ghana Card. It will also strengthen supervisory and reporting capabil...
Loud and Green : Plastic is not waste, it is an opportunity – PlasticPreneur challenges Ghana’s perception of plastic pollution
A plastic waste entrepreneur is urging Ghanaians to rethink how they view plastic pollution, arguing that plastic should not be seen merely as waste but as a valuable resource capable of creating jobs and supporting livelihoods. Speaking during the second edition of the Loud and Green XSpaces hosted on the JoyNews X pl...
Ghana’s tech prodigies set for Geneva after triumphant ‘Robotics for Good’ national qualifiers
The future of Ghana’s agricultural innovation looks bright as B-Weh Schools and Right to Dream clinch victories in the Junior and Senior categories at the 2026 Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Ghana national qualifiers. Hosted at the Ghana International School (GIS) in Accra, the prestigious national competition chall...