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AirtelTigo

AirtelTigo — telecommunications operator that increased mobile data volumes by 10% following government engagements, and aided evacuees from South Africa.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Engineers and Planners Limited has committed 100 positions, while Telecel Ghana, AirtelTigo and other companies have also offered employment opportunities. …

    Ablakwa announces GH¢5,500 support package for South Africa evacuees
  3. Joy Online

    … e these figures drastically.” Asked to clarify what falls under “payment service providers,” Cab-Beyuo named the country’s major mobile money operators. “The payment service providers are what we refer to as the electronic money — so we are looking at MTN Mobile Money, AirtelTigo …

    The fraudsters don’t use hacking, they play on our minds – BoG’s Cab-Beyuo on Mobile Money Fraud
  4. June 2026
  5. Business & Financial Times

    … Banks, telecom companies (MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo), mobile money operators, utility companies, landlords, insurance companies, and government registries all hold data that can be used to triangulate informal sector income. …

    Taxing the informal sector: A direct income tax perspective
  6. Daily Guide

    … MTN, Telecel, AirtelTigo, banks, advertising companies, media houses, and several companies are beneficiaries of KGL’s existence. …

    GLOA Confirms KGL’s Market Dominance
  7. The Chronicle

    … KGL Supports More than One Million Livelihoods too Apart from the commitments to CSR and CSI Investments, KGL Group has provided jobs to millions of Ghanaians across the Country directly and indirectly.MTN, Telecel, AirtelTigo, banks, advertising companies, media houses, and seve …

    Lotto Operators Confirm KGL’s Market Dominance -Razak Kojo Opoku
  8. Joy Online

    … Telecom entities Telecel and AirtelTigo provided active SIM cards, transport stipends, and trauma counseling at the terminal. …

    Ghana, South Africa diplomatic collision over xenophobia exposes deep fractures in continental unity
  9. Joy Online

    … Announcing the arrival of the private sector rescue partnership, Mr Ablakwa stated: “Ibrahim Mahama, AirtelTigo and Telecel, they have also reached out, and there are many other CEOs calling that they are all going to be part of this programme. …

    Ibrahim Mahama, Telecel, and AirtelTigo step up for Ghanaian evacuees from South Africa – Ablakwa reveals
  10. Business & Financial Times

    … Platforms operated by companies such as MTN Ghana, Vodafone Ghana, and AirtelTigo have transformed how millions of Ghanaians transact daily. …

    Rethinking one-time password security in the banking industry
  11. May 2026
  12. Business & Financial Times

    … Prior to joining GhIPSS, he held senior roles at AirtelTigo, Tigo, Vodafone, Huawei, and Ericsson. …

    GhIPSS strengthens leadership with CTIO and Chief Advisor appointments
Politics

Foreign Minister defends South Africa evacuation spending

The News

Ghana's Foreign Minister has released passenger manifests, receipts, and records of the GHc49.72m spent on evacuating compatriots from South Africa, inviting public and parliamentary scrutiny. The Minister rebuts minority allegations of misuse as "half-truths," noting he voluntarily disclosed accounts including donations from businessman Ibrahim Mahama and MTN.

15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Foreign Minister defends South Africa evacuation spending

    Ghana's Foreign Minister has released passenger manifests, receipts, and records of the GHc49.72m spent on evacuating compatriots from South Africa, inviting public and parliamentary scrutiny. The Minister rebuts minority allegations of misuse as "half-truths," noting he voluntarily disclosed accounts including donations from businessman Ibrahim Mahama and MTN.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. NITA names Anthony Owusu-Ansah as Acting Deputy Director-General

    The National Information Technology Agency has appointed technology entrepreneur Anthony Owusu-Ansah as Acting Deputy Director-General to strengthen its leadership and support Ghana's digital transformation agenda. Owusu-Ansah brings experience in technology entrepreneurship and digital service delivery, having founded ShaQ Express logistics company and ShaQApp, a digital solutions technology company.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. GRA hosts stakeholder workshop on modified taxation scheme for informal sector

    The Ghana Revenue Authority, Eban Capital, and the Association of Small-Scale Industries held a national stakeholder workshop on the Modified Taxation Scheme on 9 September 2026 in Accra, bringing together approximately 300 participants including regional industry representatives, government agencies, banks, and mobile network operators to promote voluntary tax compliance among informal-sector operators and micro/small businesses.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ghana Police publish TRAFFITECH-GH traffic enforcement guidelines

    The Ghana Police Service has released guidelines for its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, set to launch on October 1, 2026. The system will use cameras, sensors, and digital devices to detect traffic offences such as speeding, red-light running, and seatbelt violations, with violators notified via SMS of Electronic Notices of Violation.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Ghanaian students launch Panta e-commerce platform for small businesses

    Three Heritage Christian University students have created Panta, an online marketplace that allows small businesses to establish free online storefronts from their phones and receive payments without the cost of building conventional websites. The platform, founded in 2026, operates on an Amazon-like model and seeks to address challenges small businesses face in establishing an online presence and reaching wider customer bases.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Akaa Assembly Member seeks telecom mast for poor coverage

    The Assembly Member for Akaa Electoral Area in Jasikan Municipality has appealed to the government and telecommunications operators to install a telecommunications mast to address persistent network connectivity problems affecting seven communities in the area. He said weak network signal is a major concern for residents, particularly the elderly and youth who depend on reliable mobile and internet services.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minister highlights reduced data costs, enhanced DStv packages

    Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says the government's engagements with telecommunications and pay-TV operators have resulted in lower digital service costs, including enhanced DStv packages, increased mobile data volumes, and reductions in fixed broadband prices. He cited examples such as MTN's 15% data volume increase, Telecel and AirtelTigo's 10% increases, and MTN's fibre broadband price reduction of up to 70%.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Akaa and neighbouring communities demand better network coverage

    Residents of Akaa and several surrounding communities in Jasikan Municipality, Oti Region, are appealing to authorities and telecommunications operators to address persistent network connectivity challenges that are limiting their ability to make calls and communicate effectively.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Ghana's state enterprises post first profit in four years

    Ghana's State-Owned Enterprises reported a consolidated net profit of GH¢19.80 billion in 2025, their first profit in four years, driven by 28.12% revenue growth to GH¢176.43 billion with non-energy sectors leading gains. However, analysis suggests the turnaround was driven more by macroeconomic tailwinds and accounting adjustments than operational improvements, with enterprises generating paper profits but returning virtually no cash to the treasury.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ibrahim Mahama finances evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa

    Ibrahim Mahama has committed resources to support the second phase evacuation of an estimated 1,000 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Government had earlier evacuated 926 citizens and provided each returnee with GH¢5,000 reintegration allowance and GH¢500 transportation support.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government announces GH¢5,500 support for South Africa evacuees

    Ghana's government has announced a GH¢5,500 support package for Ghanaian evacuees returning from South Africa, comprising a GH¢5,000 reintegration grant, GH¢500 travel allowance, relief items, and NHIS registration. The two-phase evacuation exercise is expected to bring home nearly 2,000 Ghanaians, with the first phase having brought 926 returnees and the second phase expected to facilitate the return of about 1,000 more.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Mobile money fraud surges while banking sector fraud declines

    Fraud in Ghana's financial sector rose sharply in 2025, with commercial banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions recording progress in reducing cases, but Payment Service Providers (mobile money) remain the sector's weak point where fraud counts and values are increasing, according to the Bank of Ghana's Fraud Investigations and Reporting Unit.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana's informal sector employs 80% but pays minimal tax

    Ghana's informal sector, which employs approximately 80 percent of the national workforce and accounts for an estimated 27 percent to 40 percent of GDP, contributes less than 5 percent of total tax revenue. The Ghana Statistical Service reports that 92.3 percent of all businesses in Ghana are informal, placing a disproportionate tax burden on the formal sector.

    23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. GLOA confirms KGL as largest NLA revenue contributor

    The Ghana Lotto Operators Association has confirmed that KGL is the largest contributor to the National Lottery Authority in terms of revenue generation, having paid over GH¢173 million compared to GH¢44.9 million paid collectively by 29 licensed private lotto operators.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ghana Lotto Operators Association defends KGL market dominance position

    The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has confirmed that KGL is the largest contributor to the National Lottery Authority in revenue generation, urging stakeholders not to compare the GHS 44.9 million paid by 29 licensed private lotto operators to KGL's over GHS 173 million contribution.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana, South Africa in diplomatic dispute over xenophobia repatriation

    Ghana and South Africa are engaged in a public diplomatic dispute after Ghana's embassy released video footage of evacuees aboard an aircraft. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola accused Ghana of "incomplete information and outright misinformation devoid of any diplomatic decorum," citing concerns that high-profile repatriation media campaigns distort regional migration realities and inflame local tensions.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Ibrahim Mahama, Telecel, AirtelTigo aid evacuees from South Africa

    Business magnates and multinational corporations have partnered with Ghana's government to provide livelihood restoration and economic integration for citizens evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant violence. The Foreign Affairs Minister announced the private sector intervention while welcoming the second batch of 345 evacuees at Accra International Airport.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana banking sector faces growing fraud linked to OTP security gaps

    Ghana recorded 16,733 fraud cases across banks and financial institutions in 2024, a 5% increase from 2023, with total value at risk rising to GH¢99 million; the article argues that one-time passwords (OTPs), long used for digital banking security, are no longer sufficiently secure against evolving threats.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 21 May

  1. GhIPSS appoints Chief Technology Officer and Chief Advisor

    Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited has appointed Emmanuel Kwabena Owusu as Chief Technology and Information Officer and an Advisor to the Chief Executive-Emergent Technologies, completing its executive leadership structure. The appointments aim to drive innovation and operational excellence in Ghana's digital payments ecosystem.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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