Samuel Nartey George

AI development, governance, and localization in Africa

23 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: African Union convenes consultations on AI governance and sovereignty

African leaders and experts continue to advocate for a shift from importing AI systems to developing homegrown, localized solutions tailored to the continent’s specific needs in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, a

Telecommunications disruptions in Ghana

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria telecom sector faces high complaints and fibre cuts

In late September 2026, triple fibre optic cable cuts caused widespread telecommunications disruptions across five northern regions of Ghana and parts of the Oti Region. The outages impacted voice, data, and mobile money

Ghana One Million Coders Programme implementation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ghana's One Million Coders Programme reaches Jomoro constituency

Ghana’s One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), a national initiative launched in April 2025 to train one million citizens in ICT-related skills, is currently navigating challenges regarding participant completion rates. As

Ghana FinTech sector reform and digital economy expansion

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Ghana ICT Minister calls for flexible financing to boost digital economy

In late July 2026, a Bank of Ghana official urged the country to move beyond expanding access to financial services and focus on “financial health,” calling for products that provide long‑term security for vulnerable gro

Digital skills development initiatives in Ghana

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ghana launches Girls-In-ICT program to boost digital skills

Efforts to enhance digital literacy and technical skills in Ghana have expanded through both private sector investment and government-led initiatives. Telecel Group has increased funding for the Skills for School Progra

Ghana digital and telecommunications infrastructure reforms

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ghana sets 2027 targets for 5G coverage and biometric SIM registration

Ghana is implementing a series of digital and telecommunications reforms focused on security and infrastructure expansion. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has outlined plans to introduce biometric verificati

Ghana telecommunications sector expansion

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Telecommunications providers increase investment in Ghana

Telecommunications companies in Ghana are expanding their service offerings and infrastructure to support digital growth. Telecel Ghana introduced SecureNet, a network-level cybersecurity service developed with the Czec