Ghana targets 70% 5G coverage

The West African country recorded 4,938 cybersecurity incidents, highlighting growing threats to Ghana's digital economy.

The telco has reported a 35.5% increase in service revenue to GHS23.2 billion for the nine months to September 2026, driven by data and fintech growth, as it secures 5G spectrum worth $202 million to expand its next-generation network.

MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita discussed the telco’s support for Ghana’s digital inclusion and sovereignty goals with senior government officials.

The country is nearing the establishment of a legal framework to penalise piracy, with the administration awaiting clearance from the Attorney-General.

The company has partnered with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to strengthen artificial intelligence research and nurture tech talent.

AI-related micro-credential enrolments have increased sharply as West African learners focus on technical and problem-solving skills.

The initiative initially targets business-to-business payments from Ghanaian importers to suppliers in Asia.

The country is strengthening cybersecurity capabilities and protections to keep essential services available, reliable and secure during cyber attacks.

The government says the review aims to prevent vendor lock-in and protect Ghana’s data sovereignty.

Marrify also allows users to verify marriage officers, licensed venues, churches, pastors and imams.

Ghana and Malawi commit to joint innovation and digital public service collaboration.